Vocabulary Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
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- the sharp striking of one thing against another
- instruments that make sounds when struck
- used in the striking of a substance or musical instrument
A
Percussion
2
Q
1 .lasting for an indefinitely long time
- continuing regularly
- living longer that two years, said especially of plants
A
perennial
3
Q
to penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout
A
permeate
4
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to hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles
A
persevere
5
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1 .to postpone; to delay
2. to yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another
A
defer
6
Q
tending to be late, delay, or postpone
A
dilatory
7
Q
excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness
A
elation
8
Q
- to use available evidence to form a conclusion (opposite of imply)
- to guess
A
infer
9
Q
- to engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry
2 to assert; to put forward in argument
A
contend
10
Q
- purpose
2. concentrating on or dedicated to an idea or action
A
intent
11
Q
Latin root meaning “through”
A
per
12
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Latin roots meaning “to bring,” “to bear,” or “to carry”
A
fero, ferre, tuli, latum
13
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Latin roots meaning “to stretch”
A
tendo, tendere, tetendi, tensum