5&6 root words Flashcards
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Terminology
The special words or phrases that are used in a particular field.
Terminal
Causing death eventually; leading to finally death
Terminate
To cause something to end; to end in a particular way or at a particular place; to take away from someone.
Infinitesimal
Extremely small
Finite
Having limits or a limited number and/or amount
Confine
To keep something or someone within limits; to prevent someone or something t form found beyond a particular limit, area etc.
Finale
The last part of something such as a musical performance, play etc.
Initiate
To cause or start the beginning of something; to formally except a person as a meme we of a group or organization usually in a special ceremony.
Initiative
The power or opportunity to do something before others do; the energy and desire that is needed to do something
Initial
Occurring at the beginning of something
Pedestal
The base of a column or other tall object; used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc.
Impede
To slow the movement, progress, or action of someone or something.
Pedestrian
A person who is walking in a city, along a road, etc.
Maneuver
Clever or skillful action or movement
Manuscript
The original copy of a play, book, piece of music, etc, before it has been printed.
Manipulate
To move something with your hands or by using a machine; to deal with or control someone or something in a clever and usually selfish way.
Manual
Doing or involving hard physical work; of or relating to using the hands; operated or controlled with the hands or by a person.
Precipitation
Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc.
Capitulate
To stop fighting with an enemy or opponent; to admit that an enemy or opponent has won
Captivate
To attract and hold the attention of something by being interesting, pretty, etc.
Capitulate
To stop fighting with an enemy or opponent; to admit that an enemy or opponent has won
Pedestal
The base of a column or other tall object; used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc.
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