Stems 45.1 Flashcards
1
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Asinine
A
Stupid, silly, doltish
2
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Fac/fic
A
Do, make, build, cause
3
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Maleficent
A
Productive of harm or evil; criminal; harmful
4
Q
Sangui
A
Blood
5
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Sanguine
A
Confidently optimistic and cheerful; red like blood, ruddy
6
Q
-ous
A
Full of
7
Q
Tenacious
A
Tending to hold strongly and firmly; unyielding
8
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Pung/punc
A
Point, hit
9
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Pungent
A
Causing a sharp sensation, as of the taste, smell, or feelings
10
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Syn/sym
A
Together, with
11
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Synopsis
A
A brief or condensed statement giving a general view of some subject; a brief summary of a plot
12
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Narco
A
Sleep, numbness
13
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Narcolepsy
A
A condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep
14
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Mono
A
One
15
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Monopoly
A
Exclusive possession or ownership of something; exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market
