Chapter 1

Question 1

PER

Answer 1

Latin. through

Question 2

percussion

Answer 2

n. 1 The sharp striking of one thing against another.
2. Instruments that make a sound when struck.

adj. Describing the striking of a substance or a musical instrument

Question 3

perennial

Answer 3

adj. 1. Lasting for an indefinitely long time.
2. Continuing regularly.
3. Living longer than two years, said especially of plants.

Question 4

permeate

Answer 4

tr. v. To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout.

Question 5

persevere

Answer 5

intr. v. To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles.

Question 6

FERO, FERRE, TULI, LATUM

Answer 6

Latin. to bring, to bear, to carry

Question 7

defer

Answer 7

tr. v. To postpone; to delay.

intr. v. To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another.

Question 8

dilatory

Answer 8

adj. Tending to delay or to postpone.

Question 9

elation

Answer 9

n. Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness.

Question 10

infer

Answer 10

tr. v. 1. To use available evidence to form a conclusion.

2. To guess

Question 11

TENDO, TENDERE, TETENDI, TENSUM

Answer 11

Latin. to stretch

Question 12

contend

Answer 12

intr. v. 1. To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry.

2. To assert; to put forward in an argument.

Question 13

intent

Answer 13

n. Purpose.

adj. Concentrating on or dedicated to an idea or action.