Unit 7 WOD Quiz Flashcards

1
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Abrasive

A

Harsh; rough (adj)

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2
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Abscond

A

To leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself (v)

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3
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Abound

A

To exist in great quantities or numbers (v)

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4
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Abhor

A

To detest thoroughly (v)

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5
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Abstemious

A

Sparing or moderate, especially in eating or drinking (adj)

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6
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What does the root word AB mean?

A

Away from

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7
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Which words derive from the root AB?

A

Abrasive, abscond, abound, abhor, and abstemious

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8
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Discreet

A

Showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior (adj)

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9
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Ascertain

A

To find out something for certain (v)

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10
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Discern

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To perceive; to detect differences (v)

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11
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What do the root words CERNO, CERNERE, CREVI, and CRETUM mean?

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to seperate, to sift, to decide

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12
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Which words derive from the root words CERNO, CERNERE, CREVI, and CRETUM?

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Discreet, discern, and ascertain

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13
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Infraction

A

A violation especially of the law (n)

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14
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Infringe

A

To go beyond set limits (typically used with the words “on” or “upon) verb

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15
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Suffrage

A

The right to vote, or a vote itself (n)

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16
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What do the root words FRANGO,FRANGERE, FREGI, FRACTUM mean?

17
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Which words derive from the root words FRANGO,FRANGERE, FREGI, FRACTUM?

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Infraction, infringe, and suffrage