Deck 5 Flashcards
1
Q
affix (v)
/əˈ fɪks/
A
stick, attach to something
2
Q
constellation (n)
A
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern
3
Q
endure (v)
/ɪnˈ djʊə/
A
- suffer patienly
2. remain in existence, last
4
Q
persist (v)
A
continue an opinion or action inspite of difficulty or opposition
5
Q
recur (v)
/rɪˈ kəː/
A
occur again periodically or repeatedly
6
Q
chronic (adj)
A
(illness) persisting in a long time or recurring constantly
7
Q
statute (n)
/ˈstat ʃuːt/
A
a written law passed by a legislative body
8
Q
legislative (adj)
/ˈlɛ dʒɪs lə tɪv/
A
having power to make laws
9
Q
statutory (adj)
A
required, permitted or enacted by statute
10
Q
welfare (n)
A
- The health, happiness or fortunes of a person of a group
2. statutory procedure or social effort to promote basic physical and material well-being of people in need
