Etymology 9: bi- Flashcards
1
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bi-
A
two (Latin)
2
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bicameral
A
composed of two legislative chambers or branches
3
Q
bicentennial
A
a 200th anniversary
4
Q
biceps
A
a muscle with two points of origin
5
Q
bicuspid
A
a tooth having two points
6
Q
bicycle
A
two circles; a two-wheeled vehicle
7
Q
bigamy
A
marrying one person while legally married to another
8
Q
bilateral
A
having or involving two sides; binding on both parties
9
Q
bilingual
A
able to use two languages
10
Q
binoculars
A
field glasses for use with two eyes
11
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bipartisan
A
consisting of or supported by two parties
12
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biped
A
a two-footed animal
12
Q
biscuit
A
Original: twice-cooked bread
Now: quick bread baked in small pieces
13
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bisect
A
to cut in two
14
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bivalve
A
a mollusk having two valves or shells hinged together
