n.1)The sharp striking of one thing against another. 2)Instruments that make a sound when struck. adj.Describing the striking of a substance or a musical instrument.

adj.1)Lasting for an indefinitely long time. 2)Continuing regularly. 3)Living longer than two years, said especially of plants.

tr.v. To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout.

intr.v. To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles.

Fero, Ferre, Tuli, Latum

Latin Root "to bring,""to bear,""to carry"

tr.v. To postpone; to delay. intr.v. To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another.

adj. Tending to delay or to postpone.

n. Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness.

tr.v.1)To use available evidence to form a conclusion. 2)To guess.

intr.v.1)To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry. 2)To assert; to put forward in arguement.

n.Purpose. adj.Concentrating on or dedicated to an idea or action.

tr.v.To upset; to overthrow; to ruin.

adj.Excessively willing to yield; submissive.

Torqueo, Torquere, Torsi, Tortum

Latin Root "to twist,""to bend,""to turn around"

tr.v.To twist or bend out of shape.

tr.v.1)To change something to make it false. 2)To twist(something)out of its natural shape.

tr.&intr.v.To reply quickly and sharply, often as if in reply to an accusation. n.A quick,witty,sometimes biting reply.

adj,1)Having many twists and turns. 2)Deceitfully roundabout; tricky.

Verso, Versare, Versavi, Versatum

Latin Root "to turn,""to turn around"

tr.v.To turn away (one's eyes). 2)To prevent.

n.A person whose thoughts and interests are directed inward.

adj.Stubbornly doing something other than what is reasonable or required.

n.Ordinary speech or writing without rhyme or meter(that is, without verse). adj.Referring to speech or writing other than verse.

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Lessons1&2 7th Grade

Question	Answer
Per	Latin Root "through"
Percussion	n.1)The sharp striking of one thing against another. 2)Instruments that make a sound when struck. adj.Describing the striking of a substance or a musical instrument.
Perennial	adj.1)Lasting for an indefinitely long time. 2)Continuing regularly. 3)Living longer than two years, said especially of plants.
Permeate	tr.v. To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout.
Persevere	intr.v. To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles.
Fero, Ferre, Tuli, Latum	Latin Root "to bring,""to bear,""to carry"
Defer	tr.v. To postpone; to delay. intr.v. To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another.
Dilatory	adj. Tending to delay or to postpone.
Elation	n. Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness.
Infer	tr.v.1)To use available evidence to form a conclusion. 2)To guess.
Tendo, Tendere, Tetendi, Tensum	Latin Root "to stretch"
Contend	intr.v.1)To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry. 2)To assert; to put forward in arguement.
Intent	n.Purpose. adj.Concentrating on or dedicated to an idea or action.
Sub	Latin Root "under"
Subvert	tr.v.To upset; to overthrow; to ruin.
Subservient	adj.Excessively willing to yield; submissive.
Torqueo, Torquere, Torsi, Tortum	Latin Root "to twist,""to bend,""to turn around"
Contort	tr.v.To twist or bend out of shape.
Distort	tr.v.1)To change something to make it false. 2)To twist(something)out of its natural shape.
Retort	tr.&intr.v.To reply quickly and sharply, often as if in reply to an accusation. n.A quick,witty,sometimes biting reply.
Tortuous	adj,1)Having many twists and turns. 2)Deceitfully roundabout; tricky.
Verso, Versare, Versavi, Versatum	Latin Root "to turn,""to turn around"
Adversity	n.Hardship;misfortune.
Avert	tr.v.To turn away (one's eyes). 2)To prevent.
Introvert	n.A person whose thoughts and interests are directed inward.
Perverse	adj.Stubbornly doing something other than what is reasonable or required.
Prose	n.Ordinary speech or writing without rhyme or meter(that is, without verse). adj.Referring to speech or writing other than verse.

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