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flec/flex & foli

TermDefinition
foli Latin- “Leaf”
exfoliate (v) To cast off in scales or splinters; to remove the surface of in scales; to spread or extend by or as if by opening out leaves.
trefoil (n) A plant (such as a clover) that has three leaves on each stem; a decorative object or design that is shaped like a leaf with three parts.
portfolio (n) A flat case for carrying documents or drawings; a set of drawings, paintings, or photographs that are presented together in a folder.
foliage (n) The leaves of a plant or of many plants.
foil (n) very thin sheet metal
defoliant (n) a chemical that is sprayed on plants to make their leaves fall off.
flex Latin - "to bend"
flexible (adj) - the ability to bend easily without breaking (pliant or supple) or to be easily modified, adapted, or changed.
reflect (v) to throw back light, heat, or sound from a surface, or to show an image, such as in a mirror
reflect (v) figuratively, it means to think deeply or ponder or to demonstrate/show something
deflect (v) to turn aside, change the direction of a moving object, or steer away from a course, question, or criticism. I
inflection (n) a change in the pitch or tone of a person's voice, or the modification of a word's form (such as adding -ed, -s, or -ing) to express different grammatical categories like tense, number, or case.
genuflect (v) to bend one knee (or both) to the floor, primarily as an act of reverence, worship, or deep respect in religious contexts
reflex (n) an involuntary, near-instantaneous, and automatic movement or reaction in response to a specific stimulus
flex (v) bending a joint, contracting a muscle, or, in modern slang, boasting/showing off achievements to impress others.
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