gradus, plus/pluris, akros Flashcards
1
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step, degree
A
Gradus [GRAH doos]- LATIN
2
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ceremony of giving diplomas or degrees in school or college for completion of a program
A
Graduation
3
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rate of regular or graded ascent or descent; inclination
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Gradient
4
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a step back to a former position
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Regress
5
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more, many
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plus/pluris [PLOOS, PLOO ris]
6
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a larger or greater number, though not an absolute majority
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Plurality
7
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extra, more or above what is needed
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Surplus
8
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perplexed; not knowing what more to say
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Nonplussed
9
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opmost; extreme; Greek
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Akros [AH kross]
10
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one who performs gymnastic feats on a high wire, elevated apparatus, or on the ground
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Acrobat
11
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aviation stunts high in the air
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Acrobatics
12
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extreme fear of heights
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Acrophobia
