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Vocab (pend/stat)
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| appendix | a collection of supplementary material that usually "hangs" at the end of a book; extra materials added to the end of a book |
| dependent | relying on someone else for aid or support;weighing down on someone else |
| expenditure | an expense;the amount needed to be paid out |
| impending | about to occur;to threaten to happen;to weigh down upon someone |
| independent | not relying on someone else for aid or support;not weighing down on someone else |
| pendant | an object that hangs, usually from a necklace |
| pending | hanging on; something not yet decided;awaiting a conclusion |
| pendulum | something that hangs and swings back and forth |
| perpendicular | intersecting at or forming fight angles |
| suspended | hanging;delayed |
| estatic | extreme joy;to know the feeling of pure delight |
| estate | a considerably large piece of property;high social position or rank;the whole one's possessions |
| static | fixed;to stay with no motion not active |
| station | the place or position where a person or thing stands or is assigned to stand;a post |
| stationary | not moving; not capable of being moved;fixed in position |
| stature | one's height in an upright position;an achieved position or level |
| status | position in society relative to others |
| status quo | staying the same;unchanging |
| statute | a law;a rule created by someone of a high position |
| thermostat | a device that responds to temperature changes in order to maintain its set position |