Chapter 3 Flashcards

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EX

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Latin. “from,” “out of”

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excerpt

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n. A passage selected from a book, play, piece of music, etc.
tr. v. To take a passage from a book, etc,; to quote.

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exhilarate

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tr. v. To cheer; to stimulate; to enliven.

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exonerate

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tr. v. 1. To free from blame.

2. To relieve of a task.

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exorbitant

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adj. Excessive.

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PONO, PONERE, POSUI, POSITUM

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Latin. “to place,” “to put”

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compound

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tr. v. To mix together; to combine two or more parts or elements.
adj. Having two or more parts or elements.
n. A combination of elements, parts, or substances.

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exposition

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n. 1. A precise statement or explanation.

2. A public exhibit or show.

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expound

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tr. and intr. v. To set forth an explanation or view of something in detail (usually used with on).

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impose

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tr. v. To set up, or to force something (or oneself) on others.
intr. v. To take unfair advantage of someone.

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impostor

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n. One who deceives by using a false identity.

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proponent

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n. One who argues in support of something.

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