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Unit 21: Spelling
Greek and Latin Prefixes
20
Language - English
6th Grade
04/12/2011

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Term
antiseptic (noun)
Definition
A drug or agent capable of destroying microorganisms, specially those germs that produce disease, fermentation, or rot.
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adhesive (adj)
Definition
Tending to hold fast to another material; sticky.
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administer (verb)
Definition
To give as a remedy or treatment.
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absorb (verb)
Definition
To take in, soak up.
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adequate (adj)
Definition
Sufficient; enough.
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adept (adj)
Definition
Skillfull and effective.
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abnormal (adj)
Definition
Not normal, unusual.
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postpone (verb)
Definition
To put off until a later time.
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admission (noun)
Definition
A price charged or paid to enter a place.
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postscript (noun)
Definition
A messagee added at the end of a letter, after the writer's signature.
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adviser (noun)
Definition
A person who offers andvice, specially officially or professionally.
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administration (noun)
Definition
The act of administering.
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abuse (verb)
Definition
To use improperly, miused.
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absolve (verb)
Definition
To clear from blame or guilt.
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absolute (adj)
Definition
Complete; total.
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antonym (noun)
Definition
A word having a sense opposite to the sence of another word.
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adjustment (noun)
Definition
The act of adjusting.
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antifreeze (noun)
Definition
A liquid added to another liquid, such as water, to lower its freezing point.
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postgraduate (adj)
Definition
Of or taking courses beyond the level of a bachelor's degree.
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postdate (verb)
Definition
To put a date on (a check, letter, or document) that is later than the actual date.
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