english 1 and 2 8th Flashcards
1
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percussion
A
the sharp striking of one things against another, instruments that make a sound when struck
2
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perennial
A
lasting for an indefinitely long time
3
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permeate
A
to penetrate through spaces to spread
4
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persevere
A
to hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps
5
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defer
A
to postpone to delay
6
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dilatory
A
tending to delay or to postpone
7
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elation
A
excited feelings of pride, triumph or happiness
8
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infer
A
to use available evidence to form a conclusion
9
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contend
A
to engage in a quarrel, struggle or rivalry. To assert, put forth an argument
10
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intent
A
purpose
11
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subvert
A
to upset
12
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subservient
A
excessively willing to yield
13
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per
A
through
14
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fero ferre tuli latum
A
to bring to bear to carry
15
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tendo tendere tetendi tensum
A
to strech
