List 26 - Stem to Definition Flashcards

1
Q

delineate

A

to outline

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2
Q

retrograde

A

backward

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3
Q

intracranial

A

within the skull

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4
Q

epiphany

A

revelation

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5
Q

perihelion

A

orbital point nearest the sun

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6
Q

plutocracy

A

government of the wealthy

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7
Q

corpulent

A

full-bodied

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8
Q

pathological

A

diseased

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9
Q

isosceles

A

having two equal sides

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10
Q

vociferous

A

loudly-voiced

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11
Q

sanctimonious

A

affectedly holy

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12
Q

rectilinear

A

right-angled

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13
Q

petroglyph

A

rock carving

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14
Q

emollient

A

softner

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15
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melancholy

A

dark sadness

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16
Q

cardiovascular

A

of the heart and vessels

17
Q

histology

A

study of living tissued

18
Q

inherent

A

built-in

19
Q

sine qua non

A

essential element

20
Q

dichotomy

A

two-part division

21
Q

cryptic

A

having hidden meaning

22
Q

pathogen

A

disease-causer

23
Q

rectify

A

correct

24
Q

torturous

A

twisting

25
Q

metamorphosis

A

change of shape