vocab: mono, poly Flashcards

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mono (mon)

A

one, single, alone

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poly

A

many

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monarchy

A

ruled by a single person

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polyarchy

A

ruled by many

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monochromatic

A

one color

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polychromatic

A

a variety of colors

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monogamy

A

married to one mate at a time

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polygamy

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married to several mates at a time

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monomorphic

A

having a single form

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polymorphic

A

having various forms

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monosyllabic

A

having one syllable

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polysyllabic

A

having more than three syllables

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monotheism

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belief in one god

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polytheism

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belief in many gods

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monocle

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eyeglasses for one eye

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monogram

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two or more letters interwoven to represent one name

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monograph

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a written account of a single thing

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monolith

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a single stone of a large size

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monologue

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a long speech by one person

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monomania

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derangement of the mindof one subject only

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monotonous

A

continuing the unchanging tone, wearying

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polyglot

A

speaking several languages

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polygon

A

closed plane figure having many sides and many angles

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polyphonic

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having many voices

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homophonic

A

having the same sound

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polytechnic

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dealing with many arts or sciences