Lesson 16 Flashcards

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En-, em-, il-, im-, in-, ir

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In, within, into, on, not

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Indolently

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Lazily, idly, sluggishly, slothfully

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Super-, sur-

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Above, over, more than, up from below only sur

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Surmounted

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Having been placed on top or above something; having prevailed over someone or something

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Cred, credit

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Trust believe

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Incredulity

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The inability or unwillingness to believe; a state of skepticism

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Mise, miss, mitt

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Send, let go

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Missive

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A written message or letter

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Situ

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Position, arrangement, site

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Irony of the situation

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An event that occurs that directly contradicts the reader’s expectations

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