02/04/13 Flashcards
prehendere
seize, grasp; comprehend
pot
power; potential
port
carry
transport
pop
people
population
poly
many
polytheistic
poli
city
metropolis
pneuma, pneumon
breath
pneumonia
plu, plur, plus
more
plural
photo
light
photosynthesis
phon
sound
phonograph
egregious
outstandingly bad
When my stident used his phone to copy his essay off the internet it was an egregious act.
effuse
unrestrained outpouring of feeling
The effusive girl went on and on about her boyfriend.
efficacy
the power to produce an effect
The efficacy of the speech was very persuasive.
effeminate
femenine traits
The effeminate boy was bullied.
edict
proclamation
Mr. Chase proclaimed an edict “all children must do their hw.”
embezzle
to misappropriate secretly
The treasures embezzled the club’s funds.
Embellish
to enhance by adding attractive features
My friend embellished the story with white lies
elucidate
to make clear
The teaccher elucidated the lesson.
eloquent
artful and appropriate speech
Obama made an eloquent speech.
elicit
to estract graduly w/o violence
The laywer elicited evidence from the witness.
