Pre-AP English WOD Units 1&2 Flashcards

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1
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What is the definition of percussion

A

the sharp striking of one thing against another (noun)

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2
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What is the definition of perennial

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Lasting for a long time (adjective)

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3
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What is the definition of permeate?

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To penetrate through spaces, to spread throughout (verb)

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What is the definition of persevere?

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To hold fast to a task or purpose despite the obstacles (verb)

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5
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What is the definition of defer?

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To delay or postpone (verb)

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6
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What is the definition of infer

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To use available evidence to form a conclusion (verb)

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What is the definition of dilatory?

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Tending to delay or postpone (adjective)

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What is the definition of elation?

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Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness (noun)

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What is the definition of contend?

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To engage in a struggle, quarrel, or rivalry (verb)

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10
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What is the definition of intent?

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Purpose (noun)

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What is the definition of subvert?

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To undermine power. To upset, to overthrow, to ruin (verb)

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What is the definition of subservient?

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Submissive; excessively willing o yield (adjective)

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13
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What is the definition of contort

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To twist or bend out of shape (verb)

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14
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What is the definition of distort

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To change something to make it false (verb)

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15
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What is the definition of retort?

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To reply quickly often in response to an accusation (verb0

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16
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What is the definition of tortuous?

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Having many twists and turns (adjective)

17
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What is the definition of adversity?

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A hardship or misfortune (noun)

18
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What is the definition of avert

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To turn around (verb)

19
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What is the definition of introvert?

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A person whose thoughts are directed inwards (noun)

20
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What is the definition of perverse?

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Stubbornly doing something other than what is required (adjective)

21
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What is the definition of prose?

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ordinary speech or writing without rhyme or rhythm (noun)

22
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What do the root words torqueo, torquere, torsi, and tortum mean?

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to bend, to turn around

23
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What do the root words verso, versare, versatum mean

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to turn, to turn around

24
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What does the root word sub mean

A

under

25
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What does the root word per mean

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through

26
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What does the root word fer mean

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to bring, to bear, to carry

27
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What does the root word tendo, tenderem tetendi, and tensum mean

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to stretch