Stems 43.2 Flashcards

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Concise

A

Expressing much in few words; clear and succinct

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Ex

A

Out, without

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Expedite

A

To speed up the progress of; to accomplish quickly

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Infra

A

Beneath

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Infrastructure

A

The basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization

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-ism

A

Doctrine, condition of

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Altruism

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Unselfish concern for the welfare of others

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Ject

A

Throw, send

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Trajectory

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The curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight

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Loqu

A

Talk

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Colloquial

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Characteristic of ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal

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Nym

A

Name

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Aptonym

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A proper name that aptly describes the occupation of the person, especially by coincidence

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Sub

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Under

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Subjugate

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To bring a people or nation under the control of another nation; to bring under control

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Super

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Over

17
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Insuperable

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Incapable of being surmounted, overcome, or passed over

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Trib

A

Pay, give, assign

19
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Retribution

A

Retaliation, punishment, or revenge on someone for doing a wrong, an injury, etc.

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Cise

A

Cut