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BAMS
BAMS 1st QTR Number Roots
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| centenarian | person who is 100 years old or more |
| century | period of 100 years; a body of soldiers in the ancient Roman |
| decade | period of 10 years |
| decalogue | any set of ten rules or commandments |
| decimal | a fraction of a whole |
| Pentagon | a five-sided building that is the headquarters of the Dpt of Defense |
| pentagon | a plane figure having five sides and five angles |
| quadrilateral | having four sides and four angles |
| quadragenarian | a person who is of 40 years of age or between the ages of 40 and 50 |
| quart | unit of capacity for liquids, equal to one-fourth of a gallon |
| quarter | one of four equal parts into which a things is divided; a copper and nickel coin worth 25 cents |
| quintuplet | one of five offspring born at the same time of the same mother |
| quintessence | the purest form of some quality, the most perfect example |
| triangle | a plane figure having three sides and angles; musical instrument made of steel, open at one corner and is struck with a metal rod |
| triathlon | an athletic contest combing a lengthy swim, bicycle ride, and run |
| tricycle | a small, light vehicle having three wheels, one in front and one on |
| trio | group of three singers or players performing together |
| trident | a three pronged spear |
| trilogy | a group of three plays, operas, novels, etc., which together form a related series, although each is complete in itself |
| tri | three |
| quad | four |
| quint | five |
| pent | five |
| dec | ten |
| cent | one hundred |
| athlon | a prize |
| ian | one belonging to |
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