37.1 / Stems Flashcards

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Fug

A

Runaway

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Subterfuge (n)

A

A clever trick used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc.

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-Ize

A

To make, cause

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Aggrandize (v)

A

To make great or greater in power, honor, rank, or wealth.

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Luc

A

Light, shine

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Elucidate (v)

A

To make clear or explain, especially something that is hard to understand.

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Nepo

A

Nephew

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Nepotism (n)

A

Favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship.

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Opia

A

Sight

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Myopia (n)

A

Nearsightedness; norrow-mindedness, intolerance; lack of foresight.

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Pusill

A

Small, weak.

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Pusillanimous (adj)

A

Lacking courage or resolution, cowardly.

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Sed/Sid

A

Sit

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Sedentary (adj)

A

Characterized by or requiring much sitting.

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Thanatos

A

Death

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Euthanasia (n)

A

The act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die an animal or person suffering from an incurable condition.

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Vac

A

Empty

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Vacuous (adj)

A

Without contents, empty; locking in ideas or intelligence.

19
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Viv

A

Life

20
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Bon vivant (n)

A

A person who enjoys a luxurious and social lifestyle.