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ceipt, cept, ceit, ceiv, & centr, center
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ceipt, cept, ceit, ceiv | Latin- “To take hold, Seize” |
| receipt | (n) a written statement saying that money or goods have been received. |
| intercept | (v) To obstruct someone or something so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination. |
| concept | (n) An abstract idea; a general notion. |
| susceptible | (adj) Likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. |
| receptive | (adj) willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas. |
| deceive | (v) To cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage. |
| receive | (v) To be given, presented with, or paid something. |
| perceive | (v) To become aware or conscious of something; to come to realize or understand. |
| conceit | (n) Excessive pride in oneself. |
| deceitfully | (adv.) describing the concealing or misrepresenting the truth. |
| centr, center | Greek- “Middle” |
| eccentric | (adj) used to describe a person or their behavior that is unconventional and slightly strange. |
| epicenter | (n) The point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake; the central point of something. |
| egocentric | (adj) Thinking only of oneself, without regard for feelings or desires of others; self-centered. |
| central | (adj) Of, at, or forming the center; of the greatest importance; principal or essential. |