Vocabulary Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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  1. the sharp striking of one thing against another
  2. instruments that make sounds when struck
  3. used in the striking of a substance or musical instrument
A

Percussion

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1 .lasting for an indefinitely long time

  1. continuing regularly
  2. living longer that two years, said especially of plants
A

perennial

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3
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to penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout

A

permeate

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4
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to hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles

A

persevere

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1 .to postpone; to delay

2. to yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another

A

defer

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tending to be late, delay, or postpone

A

dilatory

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excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness

A

elation

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8
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  1. to use available evidence to form a conclusion (opposite of imply)
  2. to guess
A

infer

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9
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  1. to engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry

2 to assert; to put forward in argument

A

contend

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10
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  1. purpose

2. concentrating on or dedicated to an idea or action

A

intent

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11
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Latin root meaning “through”

A

per

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12
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Latin roots meaning “to bring,” “to bear,” or “to carry”

A

fero, ferre, tuli, latum

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13
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Latin roots meaning “to stretch”

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tendo, tendere, tetendi, tensum

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