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Unit 5-8 Flashcards

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Envisage

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V. To imagine, to conceive of.

Syn: perceive

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Root: VID/ VIS

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To see

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Visage

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N. Face, facial expression

Syn: expression

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Root: PARI

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Be visible, appear

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Apparition

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N. Unreal figure, a ghost.

Syn: a specter

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Root: SPEC

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To look

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Perspicacious

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Adj. wise; insightful; acutely intelligent.

Syn: perceptive Ant: dim-witted, short sighted

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Retrospective

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Adj. looking backward over a period of time.

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Aspect

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N. A part that can be considered or viewed.

Syn: facet

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Introspective

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Adj. Contemplating ones own thoughts and feelings.

Syn: meditative Ant: shallow

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Root: PHAN

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To appear, to show

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Phenomenon

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N. A fact or event which can be observed or documented.

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Diaphanous

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Adj. Lightweight and transparent.

Syn: opaque

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Epiphany

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N. A moment of great insight; revelation.

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Sycophant

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N. A person who flatters; a yes-man

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Root: HER/HES

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To attached, be fixed

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Adherent

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N. A follower of a person or idea.

Syn: disciple Ant: opponent

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Incoherent

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Adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical

Syn: confused. Ant: clear

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Inherent

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Adj. Existing as a natural part

Syn: innate, inborn

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Root: FUS

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To pour out

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Diffuse

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(1) adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy.
Syn: scattered ant: concentrated
(2) v. To spread out or distribute.
Syn: disperse ant: concentrated

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Effusive

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Adj. Overflowing with words or feelings, gushing.

Syn: enthusiastic. Ant: restrained

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Profuse

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Adj. Plentiful, abundant

Syn: bounteous

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Root: SOLU/ SOLV

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To loosen, to solve

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Resolute

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Adj. Determined, steadfast

Syn: unshakable

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Dissolute

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Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint.

Syn: dissipated, decadent

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Insoluble

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(1) adj. Impossible to solve or fix
Syn: puzzling ant: uncomplicated
(2) adj. unable to be dissolved
Syn: tough

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Root: LEG

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To select, to choose, to gather

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Diligent

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Adj. Hardworking and careful.

Syn: assiduous. Ant: lazy

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Recollect

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V. To remember, to recall

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Sacrilege

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N. An act against a holy person or place.

Syn: profanity Ant: reverence

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(Root) FAC/FACT/FIC

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To make do

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Proficient

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Adj. Skilled at, highly knowledgeable of.

Syn: able

Ant: skilled

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Factotum

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N. An assistant who does a variety of jobs.

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Facsimile

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N. A copy or imitation

Syn: reproduction

Ant: original

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Facile

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Adj. Too simplistic or easy

Syn: shallow

Ant: complex

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(Root) PON/ POUND

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To put, to place, to arrange

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Expound

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V. To explain or discuss in detail.

Syn: clarify

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Proponent

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N. One who argues in favor of; supporter.

Syn: advocate

Ant: critic

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(Root) SCTRUCT/STRUE

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To build

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Infrastructure

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N. The basic framework of a building or system

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Construe

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V. To interpret or analyze something in a particular way.

Syn: understand

Ant: mix up

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Constructive

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Adj. Having a positive effect; helpful

Syn: useful

Ant: harmful

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(Root) STIT/STAT

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To stand

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Destitute

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Adj. Having no money; poor

Syn: penniless

Ant: prosperous

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Restitution

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N. Payment for an injury; compensation.

Syn: amends

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Stature

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N. Level of achievement or authority; standing

Syn: rank

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(Root) PLAC

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To please

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Do placement

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Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.

Syn: smug

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Placebo

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N. Something that has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect

Syn: quick fix

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Placid

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Adj. Calm; undisturbed

Syn: peaceful

Ant: agitated

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(Root) GRAT

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Pleasing, earning thanks; thankful

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Gratuitous

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Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted

Syn: unessential

Ant: important

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Ingratiate

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V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

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Ingrate

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N. One who is not properly thankful

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(Root) DOC/DOCT

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To teach

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Docile

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Adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction

Syn: obedient

Ant: defiant

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Indoctrinate

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V. To teach a certain point of view to.

Syn: instill

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Doctrine

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N. That which is taught; body if beliefs or ideas.

Syn: creed

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(Root) TEMPER

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To temper; to make less severe

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Temper

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V. To decrease the strength of

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Temperance

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N. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.

Syn: frugality

Ant: indulgence

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Intemperate

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Adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme.

Syn: rigorous

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