Latin and Greek Words 1 Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
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Magnum Opus
A
The greatest work of a writer, artist, or composer
2
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Modus Operandi
A
A specific manner of working
3
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Opulent
A
possessing or exhibiting great wealth; affluent
4
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Discomfit
A
to embarrass and confuse
5
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Edification
A
an improvement or enlightenment
6
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Malfeasance
A
misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official
7
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Feasible
A
capable of being accomplished
8
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Surfeit
A
the condition of being too full; an overabundance
9
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Synergy
A
the power that results from the combination of two or more forces
10
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Liturgy
A
a pattern of prayer or worship
11
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Lethargy
A
a state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy
12
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Laborious
A
requiring mental or physical effort
13
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Belabor
A
- to discuss in too much detail; 2. to attack
14
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Elaborate
A
to explain in greater detail
