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interloper
INTER L. "between"
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| One who intrudes by meddling or trespassing on the rights of others |
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internecine
INTER L. "between"
NECARE |
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1)Very destructive to both sides in a conflict; involving slaughter and carnage
2)Pertaining to struggle or conflict within a group, organization, or nation |
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interpolate
INTER L. "between"
POLIRE L. "to polish"
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1)To insert or add something between other parts, especially in a text or written work
2)To introduce material |
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interregnum
INTER L. "between"
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1)Any period of time when a state is without a ruler or has a provisional government, especially between the reign of a sovereign and a successor
2)An interval between controlling elements; an interruption in an otherwise continuous function or process |
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interpose
PONO, PONERE, POSUI, POSTIUM L. "to put, to place"
INTER L. "between" |
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1)To insert between parts of something; to interject in a conversation
2)To apply pressure or influence; to meddle; to interfere |
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juxtapose
PONO, PONERE, POSUI, POSTIUM L. "to put, to place"
JUXTA L. "close together" |
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propinquity
PROPE PROPINQUUS L. "near"
PRO L. "forth" |
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Definition
1)Nearness, proximity
2)Kinship |
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approchment
PROPE L. "near"
PROPINQUUS AP=AD |
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Definition
| reconciliation; restoration of cordial relations, especially between two countries |
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Term
quiscent
QUIES, QUIETIS L. "quiet, rest"
QUIESCO, QUIESCERE, QUIEVI, QUIETUM |
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Definition
| At rest; dormant; motionless |
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acquiesce
QUIES, QUIETIS L. "quiet, rest"
QUIESCO, QUIESCERE, QUIEVI, QUIETUM AC=AD L. "to, toward" |
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Definition
| To agree or consent without any objection (give in) |
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requiem
QUIES, QUIETIS QUIESCO, QUIESCERE, QUIEVI, QUIETUM RE L. "back, again" |
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Definition
| A mass or service for the repose of departed souls; music poetry, or other composition for the dead |
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unrequitted
QUIES, QUIETIS L. "quiet, rest"
QUIESCO, QUIESCERE, QUIEVI, QUIETUM UN Germanic "not" |
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Definition
| Not reciprocal; not given in payment or returned in kind |
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Term
abtruse
TRUDO, TRUERE, TRUSI, TRUSUM L. "to push"
AB |
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| Difficult to understand; complex |
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exrtude
TRUDO, TRUERE, TRUSI, TRUSUM L. "to push"
ex |
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Definition
| To push or thrust out a liquid or malleable substance that retains of solidifies into a predetermined shape (think of playdough) |
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obtrude
TRUDO, TRUERE, TRUSI, TRUSUM L. "to push"
OB L. "off, against" |
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Definition
1)To force one's ideas or oneself insistently upon others
2) To thrust or push out; to protrude noticeably, often in an undesirable way |
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altercation
ALTER L. "other"
ALTERCARI L. "to have difference with another" |
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| Convern for the welfare of others; unselfishness |
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Term
ephemeral
EPI G. "on, toward"
HEMERA |
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| Lasting for a very short time (literally for one day); transitory; not everlasting (temporary) |
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epitaph
EPI G. "on, toward"
TAPHOS G. "tomb" |
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Definition
| An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person buried there; a brief (literary) summary of a dead person's life. |
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epitome
EPI G. "on, toward"
TEMEIN G. "to cut" |
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Definition
| A typical representation of something; a person who embodies a quality (embodies a trait, positive OR negative) |
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eponymous
EPI G. "on, toward"
ONYM=ONOMA G. "name" |
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Definition
| Referring to the name of a person, a mythical being, or literary figure associated with something, or a word incorporating the name of such a person (proper noun --> a noun) |
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paradigm
PARA G. "beside"
DEIKNUNAI G. "to show" |
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Definition
| An example serving to illustrate a process, pattern, or concept |
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paradox
PARA G. "beside"
DOXA G. "opinion" |
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Definition
| A statement that seems contradictory but contains a truth or valid deduction |
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paragon
PARA G. "beside"
AKONAN G. "to sharpen" |
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Definition
| A model of excellence or perfection (positive conotation) |
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parameter
PARA G. "beside"
metron G. "measure" |
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Definition
1)In mathematics, a constant that has variable values and is used to determine other variables
2)A factor that determines a range of variations; a boundary
(Factor that determines invisible boundaries) |
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peripatetic
PERI G. "around"
PATERIN G. "to walk" |
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Definition
| Walking or traveling about (Odysseus) |
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peripheral
PERI G. "around"
PEREING. "to carry" |
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Definition
1)Pertaining to the boundary of an area (legit boundary)
2)Of minor importance |
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anathema
TITHENAI G. "to put"
ANA G. "up" |
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Definition
1)A person or thing detested and shunned (depised)
2)A curse, especially a formal church ban or excommuncation |
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antithesis
TITHENAI ANTI G. "opposite, against" |
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1)An exact opposite; a complete contrast
2)A rhetorical form juxtaposing contrasting ideas, often in parallel structure |
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epithet
TITHENAI G. "to put"
EPI G. "one, toward" |
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Definition
| A word or phrase used positively or negatively that characterizes or describes a person or things, added to or replacing a name |
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Term
archaic
ARKHEIN ARKHOS G. "ruler, first in rank" |
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Definition
1)Characteristic of a much earlier or primitive period
2)Antiquated; out-of-date |
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archetype
ARKHEIN G. "to begin, to be first"
ARKHOS G. "ruler, first in rank"
TUPOS G. "model, mold" |
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Definition
| An original model or type from which similar forms are copied |
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archipelago
ARKHEIN ARKHOS G. "ruler, first in rank"
PELAGOS G "sea" |
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Definition
1)A group of many islands or the sea containing them
2)A group of separate entities (mean girls) contained within a defined area |
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archive(s)
ARKHEIN G. "to begin, to be first"
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| (can be singular or plural) The collected records of an organization, institution, or public person. |
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anarchy
ARKHEIN ARKHOS G. "ruler, first in rank"
AN G. "without" |
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Definition
1)Absence of any form of government or political authority; lawlessness
2)Disorder and confusion |
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oligarchy
ARKHEIN ARKHOS G. "ruler, first in rank"
OLIGOS G. "few" |
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Definition
| Government by the few, especially a faction of person of families (Rachel Witchburn from Sydney White) |
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demagogue
DEMOS G. "people"
APOGOS G. "leading" |
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Definition
| A leader or agitator who appeals to people's passions and prejudices rather than to their reason (Hitler) |
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demographer
DEMOS G. "people"
GRAPHEIN G. "to write" |
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Definition
| One who studies the characteristic of populations and analyzes data such as numbers, births, deaths, diseases, and other vital statistics |
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endemic
DEMOS G. "people"
EN G. "in" |
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Definition
| Commonly found in a particular region of among a particular people (inward) |
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pandemic
DEMOS G. "people"
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| Spread throughout a wide geographic area; worldwide (outward) |
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pandemic
DEMOS G. "people"
PAN G. "all" |
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Definition
| Spread throughout a wide geographic area; worldwide (outward) |
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Term
gregarious
GREX, GREGIS L. "flock, herd, crowd" |
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Definition
1)Liking companionship; sociable
2)Tending to live or move in groups of one's own kind |
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aggregation
GREX, GREGIS L. "flock, herd, crowd"
AG=AD |
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Definition
| A large group or collection of people, animals, or things (menagerie) |
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egregious
GREX, GREGIS L. "flock, herd, crowd"
E=ES |
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Definition
| Extraordinarily bad; flagrant (really negative) |
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1) An image, representation, or symbol
2)A representation or picture of a sacred personage or event, traditionally painted on wooden panels in the manner of Eatern Orthodox churches
3)A person greatly admired for a particular talent, quality, or service |
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iconoclastic
EIKON G. "likeness, image"
KLASIS G. "fracture" |
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Definition
1)Breaking or destroying of images
2)Attacking or overthrowing tradition or popular ideas, institutions, or conventions (rebellious) |
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conducive
DUCO, DUCERE, DUXI, DUCTUM L. "to lead"
CON=CUM L. "with" |
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Definition
| Promoting,; contributing (used with to); helpful |
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induce
DUCO, DUCERE, DUXI, DUCTUM L. "to lead"
IN L. "in" |
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Definition
1)To persuade, to influence
2)To cause; to bring about |
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traduce
DUCO, DUCERE, DUXI, DUCTUM TRA=TRANS L. "across" |
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Definition
| To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of (very negative, damaging) |
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redoubt
DUCO, DUCERE, DUXI, DUCTUM L. "to lead"
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1)A small fort defending an important point
2)A place of refuge or defense |
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hegemony
HEGAISTHAI G. "to lead" |
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Definition
| Dominance, especially of one political body over another (Democrats hegemony over Republicans right now) |
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exegesis
HEGAISTHAI G. "to lead"
EX G. "from, out of" |
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Definition
| A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of sacred text (something religious) |
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Term
annunciation
NUNCIO, NUNCIARE, NUNCIAVI, NUNCIATUM L. "to announce"
AN=AD "to, toward" |
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Definition
1)An announcement; a proclamation (big statements; antonym: renunciation)
2)In Christian though, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God. |
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renunciation
NUNCIO, NUNCIARE, NUNCIAVI, NUNCIATUM RE L. "back, again" |
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Definition
| An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed (antonym: annunciation) |
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polity
POLIS POLITIKOS G. "citizen" |
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Definition
| An organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government (organized government) |
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politic
POLIS G. "city"
POLITIKOS G. "citizen" |
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Definition
1)Wise; prudent; sagacious
2)Expedient; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd |
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potentate
POSSUM, POSSE, POTUI L. "to be able, to have power" |
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Definition
Monarch; a ruler possessing great power
(monarch with great power) |
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puissant
POSSUM, POSSE, POTUI |
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Definition
| Mighty; powerful; forceful |
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regalia
REX, REGIS L. "king" |
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Definition
(plural in form but often used as a singular noun)1)Emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution
2)Finery, elaborate attire |
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regency
REX, REGIS L. "king" |
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Definition
The office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch. especially (sometimes capitalized) in England and in France (ruler who can't rule, so person who rules in place)
2)A style of dress, furniture, and architecture characteristic of the regency period of England |
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viceroy
REX, REGIS L. "king"
VICE=UICE L. "in place of" |
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Definition
| A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony (works on behalf of ruler, delagte, representative) |
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