Greek and Latin Roots: Reading, Writing, and Speaking (Vocab) Flashcards

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clamor (v.)

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To insist or exclaim noisily.

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indict (v.)

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To accuse

To issue a formal charge of a crime

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graphic (adj.)

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Giving a vivid description.

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Obliterate (v.)

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To do away with completely; to wipe out or erase.

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analogy (n.)

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A comparison between things that are alike in some ways.

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pseudonym (n.0

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A fictitious name

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oracle (n.)

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A person who transmits prophecy from a diety.

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transcribe (v.)

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To make a copy of; to write out fully

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verbatim (adj./adv)

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Word for word; in exactly the same words

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advocate (n.0

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One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender

(v.) To argue in favor of.

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