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English 4 List 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ante | before |
| anti | against |
| bi | two |
| circum | around |
| com | together |
| con | together |
| de | down |
| dis | away |
| equi | equal |
| extra | beyond |
| abjure | to solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim) |
| chromosome | a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes |
| equinox | the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of approximately equal length (about September 22 and March 20) |
| abrogate | to repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) |
| amortization | the action or process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an asset |
| churlish | rude in a mean-spirited and surly way |
| diversification | the action of diversifying something or the fact of becoming more diverse |
| gerrymander | to manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class |
| infrastructure | the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise |
| metamorphosis | a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means |
| omnipotent | having unlimited power; able to do anything |
| phishing | the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers |
| subjugate | to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest: make someone or something subordinate to |
| usurp | to take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force |