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Pend-stat
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| appendix | a collection of supplementary material that usually "hangs" at the end of the book: extra materials added to the end of the 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 right angles |
| suspended | hanging; delayed |
| ecstatic | extreme joy; to know the feeling of pure delight |
| estate | A considerably large piece of property; high social position or rank; the whole of 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; 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. |