4.2 Flashcards

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Administer

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To manage and be responsible for the running of a business, organization, etc.

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Anatomy

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A study of the structure or internal workings of something.

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3
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Aqueducts

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A pipe or channel built to carry water over a long distance.

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4
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Arches

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A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.

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5
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Capable

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Having the ability or skill necessary to do something well.

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6
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Contact

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Communicate with someone, typically in order to give or receive specific information.

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7
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Contrast

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The differences between people or things, when they are compared.

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Distribute

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To give shares of something.

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9
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Expand

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To grow larger.

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10
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Gladiator

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A person trained to fight for public entertainment.

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Inspect

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Look at someone or something closely.

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12
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Ode

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A poem meant to be sung.

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13
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Participate

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To take part in.

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14
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Pax Romana

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A 200-year period of peace and stability established and maintained by the Roman Empire.

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Philosophy

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A theory or set of values by which one lives; the search for wisdom and knowledge.

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16
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Protect

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To keep safe from harm.

17
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Reform

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To improve a system or organization.

18
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Reinforce

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To strengthen or support with additional materials.

19
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Satire

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Something meant to make fun of and show the weaknesses of human nature or a particular person.

20
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Successor

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Someone or something that comes after another person or thing.