Vocabulary-Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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Epi-/ ep-
A
On, upon; among
2
Q
Poly-
A
More than one, many
3
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Tele-
A
Distant, far off
4
Q
Dem
A
People
5
Q
Graph/ gram
A
Write; something written
6
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Telegraph
A
Send a message by wire or radio to a receiving station.
A system for sending such messages
7
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Telegram
A
A message sent by telegraph
8
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Epigraph
A
An inscription engraved on something; a quotation at the beginning of a literary work.
9
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Epigram
A
A short poem written on a single thought; a concise statement making a point cleverly
10
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Epidemic
A
An outbreak and rapid spread of a contagious disease
11
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Polygraph
A
An instrument that simultaneously measures breathing, blood pressure, and heartbeat; a lie detector
12
Q
Greek taph means “tomb”. Another English word for it?
A
Epitaph
