Etymology #20 Flashcards

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1
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confuse

A

to make unclear

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2
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confusion

A

act of being unclear

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3
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defuse

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to make less dangerous

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4
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diffuse

A

to scatter, to spread

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5
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effuse

A

to pour out

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6
Q

effusive

A

quality of being emotional

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7
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foundry

A

a place where metal is poured or cast

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8
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fuse

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to join together

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9
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fusion

A

act of joining or melting together

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10
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infuse

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to pour in

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11
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infusion

A

act of pouring in

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12
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infusible

A

not capable of being melted

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13
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profuse

A

occurring in a large amount

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14
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profusion

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condition of occurring in a large amount

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15
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refund

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to give back

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16
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refuse

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to deny

17
Q

suffuse

A

to spread throughout or over

18
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transfusion

A

act of pouring from one container to another