Week 5 words Flashcards
ambi, eu, malus
1
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Ambi
A
on both sides, around, surround LATIN
2
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Ambidextrous (dexter - right)
A
able to use both hands with equal skill
3
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Ambivalent - (valens - powerful)
A
to be attracted and repulsed at the same time; undecided
4
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Ambience
A
environment, surroundings, atmosphere
5
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Eu
A
well, good, pleasant GREEK
6
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Eulogy - (logos - word)
A
a speech of praise for a deceased person
7
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Evangelist
A
one who brings good news
8
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Euphemism
A
substitution of a mild or indirect word for one which is thought to be offensive or blunt
9
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Malus - [MAH loos]
A
bad, ugly, evil, ill LATIN
10
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Dismal
A
evil or unlucky; dreary, causing gloom
11
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Malaria – (aer - air)
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bad air; a disease carried by some mosquitos
12
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Malice
A
desire to cause pain, injury, or distress to another
