Lesson 24: The Roots VIRTU, CRUX (CRUCI) Flashcards
1
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Root: VIRTU
A
Excellence
Essence
2
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Virtue
A
Moral excellence
A particularly beneficial quality
3
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Virtuous
A
Having or showing virtue
4
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Virtual
A
Existing in effect but not actual
Existing as a computer simulation
5
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Virtuoso
A
A person, especially a musician, with masterly skill, ability, or style
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Virtuosity
A
The skill or technical ability of a virtuoso
7
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Root: CRUX
A
Cross
Torment
8
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Crux
A
A critical or central point or feature
A particularly difficult or insoluble problem
9
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Crucial
A
Extremely signifiant, important, or decisive
10
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To crucify
A
To execute by attaching to a cross
11
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Crucifix
A
An amulet of Christ on the cross
12
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Crucifixion
A
The process or result of crucifying
13
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Excruciating
A
Intensely painful or agonizing
