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chron/temp & cid, cis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| chron/temp | Greek/Latin- “Time” |
| chronic | (adj) continuing or occurring again and again for a long time; happening or existing frequently or most of the time. |
| synchronize | (v) To cause (things) to agree in time or to make (things) happen at the same time and speed. |
| tempo | (n) The speed at which a musical piece is played or sung; the speed at which something moves or happens. |
| contemporary | (adj) Happening or beginning now or in recent times; existing or happening in the same time period: from the same time period. |
| temporal | (adj) Of or relating to time as opposed to eternity. |
| cid, cis | Latin- “To cut or kill” |
| decide | (v) Come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration; cause to come to a resolution. |
| insecticide | (n) Substance used for killing insects. |
| incision | (n) A surgical cut made in skin or flesh; the action or process of cutting into something. |
| concise | (adj) Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. |
| homocide | (v) killing of a human |
| precise | (adj) marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. |
| incisive | (adj) (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking. |
| chronological | (adj) arranged in the order that things happened |
| chronicle | (n) a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence |
| temporary | (adj) lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent |
| extemporaneous | (adj) spoken or done without preparation (literally “out of time” or “at the moment”) |