Etymology 8 Flashcards by evan l | Brainscape

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Condoning

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Condone, ing, 1857 Latin

Accept, allow to continue

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Perpetuated

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Perpetuate, ed, 1520 Latin

Make something continue indefinitely

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Voluminous

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Volume, inous, 1610 Latin

Occupying much space

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Irksome

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Irk, some, 15C, old french

Irritating, annoying

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Substantiate

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substantial, iate, 1650 latin

Provide evidence to support

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Begrudge

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Grudge, be, 14C , M.E.

Envy the possession or enjoyment

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Consensus

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Consent, sus, 1854. Latin

General agreement

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Abridgment

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Abridge, ment, 15C old french

Act of condensing

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Undifferentiated

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Differ, un ent iated, 1862, latin

Not having distinguishing features

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Inconvertible

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Convert, in ible, 14c old french

Not able to change in form

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