Roots Week 22 Flashcards
disposable
capable of being placed apart or discarded; able to be thrown away after one use
impose
to place a burden upon someone; force
opponent
one who puts forth an argument against something; antagonist
position
the act of placing something in a location itself; a job, status, or rank
positive
tending to place with certainty; definite, sure, confident
postpone
to put off until after; defer
bimonthly
occurring once every two months; can also be used to mean twice a month
binary
pertaining to or consisting of two parts
binocular
pertaining to field glasses adapted for both eyes
bipartisan
belonging to or supported by two parties or pieces
biped
having two feet
bicycle
a vehicle with two wheels
cyclone
a large atmospheric system with whirling winds moving in a circular pattern
cyclostome
a primitive vertebrate with a circular mouth and no jaws
encyclical
a letter by the Pope, so called because it pertains to being sent in a circular path to all the bishops; intended for general circulation