word diff Lesson #6 Flashcards

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1
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die

A

To stop living.

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dye

A

Material used for coloring and staining as tests and as therapeutic agents in medicine.

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3
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discreet

A

Showing good judgement; capable of observing prudent silence.

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4
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discrete

A

Individually distinct, noncontinuous.

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5
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dysphagia

A

Difficulty swallowing.

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6
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dysphasia

A

Impairment of speech.

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7
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dysplasia

A

Abnormality of development; in pathology, alteration in size, shape, and organization of adult cells.

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8
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echos

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The plural form of the shortened word echocardiogram.

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echoes

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The pulral form of the word echorepetition of a sound or the reflection of ultrasonic, radio, and radar waves.

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10
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elicit

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To draw out or forth.

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illicit

A

Not permitted, unlawful.

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