Ch. 36 Derivatives Flashcards

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conceal

A

keep from sight

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prohibit

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formally forbid by law, rule, or other authority

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prohibition

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the action of forbidding something, especially by law

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conjoin

A

join; combine

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conjunction

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a word used to connect clauses/sentences

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conjunctive

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serving to join; connective

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terror

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extreme fear

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terrorist

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a person who uses unlawful violence/intimidation especially against civilians, in pursuit of political aims

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biped(al)

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an animal that uses two legs for walking

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pedal

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a foot-operated throttle, brake, or clutch control in a motor vehicle

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pedestal

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the base/support which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted

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pedestrian

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a person walking along a road or in a developed area

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pedigree

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the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred

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pious

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devoutly religious; ostentatiously devoted (hypocritical)

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piety

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the quality of being religious/reverent

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impious

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not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god; wicked

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impiety

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lack of reverence, especially for a god

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arbitrary

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based on random choice/personal whim

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arbitration

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the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute

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conative

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(of grammar) expressing endeavor or effort

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console

A

give solace/comfort

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consolation

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the act of comforting

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exhort(ation)

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to urge, advise, or caution earnestly

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hortatory

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urging to some course of conduct/action

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moratorium

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a suspension of activity

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revere

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to regard with respect tinged w/ awe

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reverence

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a feeling/attitude of deep respect tinged w/ awe

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reverend

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a member of the clergy

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reverential

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characterized by a feeling/attitude of deep respect

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visible

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perceptible to the eye

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vision

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sight

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labile

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apt or likely to change

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lapse

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a slip or error, often of a trivial sort

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lapsus calami

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a slip of the pen

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lapsus linguae

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a slip of the tongue

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loquacious

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characterized by excessive talk

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elocution

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a person’s manner of speaking/reading aloud in public

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nascent

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beginning to exist/develop

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natal

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of or relating to a person’s birth

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nation

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the territory or country itself

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native

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of indigenous origin/growth/production

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nature

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natural scenery

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renaissance

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revival in the world of art and learning

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consequence

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the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier

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non sequitur

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a statement containing an illogical conclusion

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persecute

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to annoy or trouble persistently

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prosecute

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to carry on or practice

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sequential

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following; subsequent; consequent

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use

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to employ for some purpose

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usage

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any manner of doing/handling something

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utilize

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make practical and effective use of

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mortuary

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funeral home

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compassion

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sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings of other

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passion

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strong and barely controllable emotion

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passive

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not participating readily or actively

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patient

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a person who is under medical care/treatment

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grade

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a degree or step in a scale, as of rank, advancement, quality, intensity, value

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gradient

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an inclined surface

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gradual

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rising/descending at an even, moderate inclination

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egress

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the action of going out of/leaving a place

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ingredient

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a component part/element of something

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progress

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forward/onward movement toward a destination

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progressive

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proceeding step by step

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regression

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a return to a former/less developed state

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orient

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the special luster of a pearl of the finest quality

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orientation

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the relative physical position/direction of something

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potent

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having great power, influence, or effect