Unit 8: form-/struct-/migr- Flashcards

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The root meaning to shape

A

form-

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The root meaning to build or make up

A

struct-

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The root meaning to move or wander

A

migr-

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(verb) to be the same as or similar to something; to obey/agree with something; to do what other people do or behave in a way that is accepted by most people.

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conform

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(noun) something that is formed or created; an orderly arrangement or group of people, ships, or airplanes

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formation

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(verb) to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.

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reform

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(adjective) used to describe the time when someone or something is growing or being formed

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formative

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(verb) to understand an action, event, remark, etc. in a particular way; to understand the meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence

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construe

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(noun) to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes it difficult to see

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obstruct

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(adjective) helping to develop or improve something; helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative

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constructive

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(verb) to leave a country or region to live elsewhere

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emigrate

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(noun) a person who comes to a country to live there

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immigrant

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(adjective) moving from one place to another at different times of the year; migrating regularly

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migratory

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