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dur, dyna
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dur | Latin- “Hard” |
| durable | (adj) staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time. |
| duress | (n) threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment. (literally "harshness" or "hardship") |
| endure | (v) to continue to exist in the same state or condition; to experience pain or suffering for a long time; to deal with or accept something unpleasant. |
| duration | (n) continuance in time; the time during which something exists or lasts. |
| obdurate | (adj) refusing to do what other people want; not willing to change your opinion or the way you do something |
| indurate | (adj) physically or mentally hardened |
| dyna | Greek- “Power” |
| dynasty | (n) a line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field. |
| dynamic | (adj) used to describe a process of constant change, activity, or progress. |
| dynamite | (n) a high explosive consisting of nitroglycerine mixed with an absorbent material and typically molded into sticks |
| dynamo | (n) a machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy; a generator. |
| dynamisms | (n) the quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress |
| dynameter | (n) an instrument used to determine a telescope’s magnifying power |
| dour | (adj) Relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance (originally meaning "hard" or "bold"). |