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Lesson 1and 2 Motion
Vocab from Classical Roots
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| percussion | 1. The sharp striking of one thing against another 2. Instruments hat make a sound when struck |
| perennial | 1. lasting for an indefinitely long time 2. Living longer than two years |
| permeate | To penetrate through spaces, to spread throughtout |
| persevere | To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles |
| defer | to postpone; to delay |
| dilatory | Tending to delay or to postpone |
| elation | Excited feelings of pride, triumph or happiness |
| infer | To use available evidence to form a conclusion |
| contend | 1. To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry 2. To assert; to put forward in argument |
| intent | Purpose |
| per | L. "through" |
| fer, ferre, tuli, latum | L. "to bring", "to bear", "to carry" |
| tendo, tendere, tetendi, tensum | L. "to stretch" |
| impervious | incapable of being disturbed/affected |
| perceive | become aware via the senses |
| perpetual | constant, continuing forever |
| imperturbable | calm |
| perambulate | travel over |
| perigree | point of orbit |
| perpetuity | eternity |
| perspicacious | showing keen understanding |
| pertinacious | holding to an opinion |
| perturb | disturb greatly |
| pervade | permeate |
| repercussion | a consequence |
| vociferous | loud outcry |
| detente | ease of tension |
| portend | sign or omen; predict |