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Unit 11 Flashcards

1
Q

Cant

A

Sing

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Cant- sing
At
A- noun

A

A musical composition, particularly a religious work from the 17th century or 18th century, for one or more voices accompanied by instruments.
Arrangement

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In- in
Cant- sing
At
Ion- noun

A

A use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as part of a ritual of magic. A formula of words used in, or as if in, such a ritual.
Enchantment

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4
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Cant- sing

Or- noun

A

An official of a Jewish synagogue who sings or chants the music of the services and leads the congregation in prayer.
Chanter

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Lingu

A

Tongue or language.

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Des- apart, or two

Cant- sing (noun)

A

An additional melody sing above the principal melody.

Commentary

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Q

Lingu- tongue or speech
Ist- concerning
Ics- noun

A

The study of human speech.

Alphabet

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Multi- several (many)
Lingu- tongue or speech
Al- adjective

A

Using or able to use several languages.

Articulate

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8
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Lingu- tongue or speech

Ine- speech

A

A narrow flat pasta.

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Spir

A

Breath and breathe.

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Lingu- tongue or speech

Ine- speech

A

A narrow flat pasta.

Pasta

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Spir- breath or breathe
It
Ed- adjective

A

Full of energy or courage; very lively or determined.

Animated

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Di- two
Spir- breath or breathe
It
Ing- noun

A

Causing a loss of hope or enthusiasm.

Crestfallen

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14
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Re- again
Spir- breath or breathe
At
Or- noun

A

A device worn over the nose and mouth to filter out dangerous substances from the air; a device for maintaining artificial respiration.
Inhalator

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Ver

A

Truth or truth spoken.

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15
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Tran- through
Spir- breath or breathe
E- verb

A

To happen; to become known.

Arise

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Ver- truth

Ify- verb

A

To prove to be true or correct; to check or test the accuracy of.
Certify

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A- toward

Ver- truth (verb)

A

To state positively true; declare.

Affirm

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Ver- truth
Isimilit
Ute- noun

A

Similarity to the truth.

Plausibilty

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19
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Turb

A

To throw into confusionor upset; crowd, confusion.

20
Q

Ver- truth
Ac
Ity- noun

A

Truth or accuracy; the quality of being truthful or honest.

Authenticity

22
Q

Turb- crowd; confusion

Id- adjective

A

Thick or murky, especially with churned-up sediment; unclear, confused, muddled.
Confused

23
Q

Per- through

Turb- crowd; confusion

A

To upset, confuse, or disarrange.

Agitate

24
Q

Turb- crowd; confusion

Ine- noun

A

A rotary engine with blades made to turn and generate power by a current of water, steam, or air under pressure.
Appliance

25
Q

Turb- crowd; confusion
Ul
Ent- adjective

A

Stirred up, agitated; stirring up unrest, violence, or disturbance.
Bitter

26
Q

Volu/Volv

A

To roll, wind, turn around, or twist around.

27
Q

Vol- roll or twist
Ubl
E- adjective

A

Speaking rapidly and readily; talkative.

Chatty

28
Q

De- down or away
Volv- twist or turn
E- verb

A 
To pass (responsibility, power, etc.) from one person or group to another person or group at a lower level of authority; to gradually go from an advanced state to a less advanced state.
Delegate
29
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E- out, outside
Volu- twist or turn
T
Ion- noun

A

A process of change from a lower, simpler, or worse state to one that is higher, more complex, or better.
Change

29
Q

Fac

A

To make or do.

30
Q

Con- together
Volu- twist or turn
T
Ed- adjective

A

Having a pattern of curved winding; involved or intricate.

Intricate

32
Q

Fac- to make or do
T
Or- noun

A

Something that contributes to producing a result: ingredient.
Aspect

33
Q

Fac- to make or do
Tot
Um- noun

A

A person whose job involves doing many different kinds of work.
Jack of all Trades

34
Q

Fac- to make or do

Ile- adjective

A

Easily accomplished; shallow, superficial.

Effortless

34
Q

Lum

A

Light

35
Q

Fac- to make or do
Ilit
Ate- verb

A 
To make (something) easier; to make (something) run more smoothly. 
Aid
37
Q

Lum- light

En- noun

A

In physics, the standard unit for measuring the rate of the flow of light.
Quota

38
Q

Lum- light
In- pertaining to
Ous- adjective

A

Producing or seeming to produce light; filled with light.

Brilliant

39
Q

Bio- life
Lum- light
Inesc
Ent- adjective

A

Relating to light given off by living organisms.

Natural Light

40
Q

Lum- light
In- within
Ary- noun

A

A very famous or distinguished person.

Celebrity

41
Q

Muse (noun)

A

A source of inspiration; a guiding spirit.

Counselor

42
Q

Iridescent (adjective)

A

Having a glowing, rainbow like play of color that seems to change as the light shifts.
Pearly

43
Q

Mausoleum (noun)

A

A large tomb, especially one built above ground with shelves for the dead; a large, gloomy building or room.
Burial

44
Q

Mentor (noun)

A

A trusted counselor, guide, tutor, or coach.

Adviser

45
Q

Narcissism (noun)

A

Extreme self-centeredness or fascination with oneself; love or desire for one’s own body.
Arrogance

46
Q

Tantalize (verb)

A

To tease or torment by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach.
Entice

47
Q

Thespian (noun)

A

An actor.

Artist

48
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Zephyr (noun)

A

A breeze from the west; a gentle breeze.

Breath

Etymology Aiken Period 2 (22 decks)

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