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Vocav list 1
10 words 3 roots
Term | Definition |
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PER: | <L. "through" |
Percussion: | n. 1. The sharp striking of one thing against another. 2.Instruments that make a sound when struck. |
perennial: | adj. 1. Lasting for an indefinitely long time. 2. Continuing regularly. 3. Living longer than 2 years, said especially of plants. |
Permeate: | tr.v To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout. |
Persevere: | intr.v. To hold fast to task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacle. |
FERO, FERRE, TULI, LATUM | <L. "to bring," "to bear," "to carry" |
Defer: | tr.v. To postpone; to delay. intr. v. To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another. |
Dilatory: | adj. Tending to delay or to postpone. |
Elation: | n. Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness. |
Infer: | tr.v. 1. To use available evidence to form a conclusion. 2. To guess. |
TENDO, TENDERE, TETENDI, TENSUM: | <L. "to stretch" |
Contend: | intr.v. 1. To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry. 2. To assert; to put forward in argument. |
Intent: | n.Purpose. adj.Concentrating on or dedicating to an idea or action. |