Vocabulary from Classical Roots B Lesson 1
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Lions4Life on September 9, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 PER | <L. "through" |
| percussion | 1. The sharp striking of one thing against another 2. Describing the striking of a substance/musical instrument. |
| perennial | 1. Lasting for an indefinitely long time 2. Living for more than 2 years, especially plants |
| permeate | To penetrate through spaces, to spread throughout. |
| persevere | To hold fast a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles |
| FERO, FERRE, TULI, LATUM | <L. "to bring", "to bear", "to carry" |
| defer | 1. To postpone, to delay 2. To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another. |
| dilatory | Tending to delay or postpone |
| elation | Exciting feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness |
| infer | 1. To use available evidence to reach a conclusion 2. To guess |
| TENDO, TENDERE, TETENDI, TENSUM | <L. "to stretch" |
| contend | 1. To engage in a struggle, quarrel, or rivalry 2. To assert, to put forward in argument. |
| intent | 1. Purpose 2. Describing concentration or dedication to an idea or action. |
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