02/04/13 Flashcards
1
Q
prehendere
A
seize, grasp; comprehend
2
Q
pot
A
power; potential
3
Q
port
A
carry
transport
4
Q
pop
A
people
population
5
Q
poly
A
many
polytheistic
6
Q
poli
A
city
metropolis
7
Q
pneuma, pneumon
A
breath
pneumonia
8
Q
plu, plur, plus
A
more
plural
9
Q
photo
A
light
photosynthesis
10
Q
phon
A
sound
phonograph
11
Q
egregious
A
outstandingly bad
When my stident used his phone to copy his essay off the internet it was an egregious act.
12
Q
effuse
A
unrestrained outpouring of feeling
The effusive girl went on and on about her boyfriend.
13
Q
efficacy
A
the power to produce an effect
The efficacy of the speech was very persuasive.
14
Q
effeminate
A
femenine traits
The effeminate boy was bullied.
15
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edict
A
proclamation
Mr. Chase proclaimed an edict “all children must do their hw.”
