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Root Words 1-MP 1 Flashcards

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aster

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Star

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chrono

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Time order

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path

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Feeling

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phon

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Sound

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phil

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Love

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asteroid

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Small sphere that revolves around the sun

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astronomy

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The science that deals with the material universe beyond the earth’s atmosphere

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astronaut

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A person engaged in or trained for space flight

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asterisk

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A small starlike symbol, used in writing and printing as a reference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter

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chronic

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Constant

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synchronize

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To cause to indicate the same time; to cause to go on, move, operate, work, at the same rate and exactly together

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chronicle

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A chronological record of events; a history

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chronolgy

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The sequential order in which past events occur

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empathy

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The psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings thoughts or attitudes of another

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pathetic

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Causing or evoking pity, sympathetic sadness, sorrow

Pitiful

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apathy

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Absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement

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pathos

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The quality or power in an actual life experience or in literature, music, speech, or other forms of expression, of evoking a feeling of pity, or of sympathetic and kindly sorrow or compassion

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antipathy

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A natural, basic, or habitual repugnance; aversion

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phonics

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A method of teaching reading and spelling based upon the phonetic interpretation of ordinary spelling

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telephone

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I speak to or summon by telephone

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euphony

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Agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear, especially a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination or succession of words

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Microphone

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An instrument capable of transforming sound waves into changes in electric currents of voltage, used in recording or transmitting sound

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philosophy

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The rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct

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Bibliophile

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A person who loves or collects books

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Philantrophy

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Altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement

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