42.2 Flashcards

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a/an

A

without, absense of

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anarchy (n.)

A

a state of society without government or law; confusion and disorder

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algia

A

pain

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fibromyalgia (n.)

A

a syndrome characterized by chronic pain, stiffness and tenderness of muscles, tendons and joints without detectable inflammation

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dif/dis

A

away, apart, remove

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disconsolate (adj.)

A

utterly dejected; cheerless; melancholy; hopelessly unhappy

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equi

A

equal

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equilibrium (n.)

A

a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces; mental or emotional balance

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jur/jus

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swear, law, right

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perjury (n.)

A

the criminal offense of making false statements under oath

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ortho

A

straight, correct

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orthopedic (adj.)

A

designed to help correct or lessen the discomfort of disorders of the spine and joints

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post

A

after, behind

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posthumous (adj.)

A

occurring after someone’s death

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punct

A

hit, pierce, point

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compunction (n.)

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a strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt; shame felt for wrong-doing

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tag/tig

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touch, feel, reach

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contiguous (adj.)

A

touching, in contact; near without actually touching

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tract

A

drag, full

20
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extract (v.)

A

to draw or pull out, often with great force or effort