vocab week 1 Flashcards

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Atrophy

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Root -a, an= without// a gradual decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect

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Anomaly

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Root- a, an= without// something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

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Abdicate

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Root- a, ab= away, apart, from// To renounce ones thrown

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Aversion

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Root- a, ab= away, apart, from// a strong dislike or disinclination

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Admonish

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Root- ad= toward// warn or reprimand someone firmly

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Adherent

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Root= ad= toward// someone who supports a particular part, person, or set of ideas

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Amphibious

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Root- ambi, amphi= both// relating to living in or suited for both water and land

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Ambidextrous

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Root- ambi, amphi= both// able to use both hands equally well

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Altercation

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Root- alter= another// a noisy argument or disagreement especially in public

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Alter-Ego

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Root- alter= another// a second self or different version of oneself

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