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30 Cards in this Set
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Latin: CAPERE, CAPTUM |
to seize, take, get |
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Roots: CAP, CAPT, CIP |
to seize, take, get |
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an ability; potential |
Capacity |
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David didn't have the ____ to forgive his sister after all the teasing she put him through. |
capacity |
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To interest greatly; to charm |
Captivate |
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Cute puppies ________ the artist so much that they were the only thing he ever painted. |
Captivated |
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A person who gets something |
Recipient |
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Elizabeth was thrilled to be the ____________ of the front-row ticket to the show. |
Recipient |
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Latin: PREHENDERE, PREHENSUM |
to sieze, to grasp, to take |
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Roots: PREHEND |
to sieze, to grasp, to take |
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To sieze; to arrest |
Apprehend |
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The Escaped bank robber was quickly _______ when he tried to steal a police car. |
Apprehended |
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To understand |
Comprehend |
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No matter how much he studied, Mel could not __________ any foreign language |
Comprehend |
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Latin: SUMERE, SUMTUM |
take, use up, buy
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Roots: SUM, SUMPT |
take, use up, buy |
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A belief accepted as true |
Assumption |
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Ed made the false ______________ that he could outrun his father in a long race |
Assumption |
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To use up; devour |
Consume |
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How could the Smiths _________ so much electricity when their air conditioner never runs? |
Consume |
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Having too much confidence |
Presumptuous |
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It was __________ of Gary to think I was his friend simply because I agreed with him about the movie. |
Presumptuous
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Very luxurious or rich |
Sumptuous |
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Ted thought the meal of steak and lobster was ________, but his date felt it was overly fancy and cost too much. |
Sumptuous |
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Latin: RAPERE, RAPTUM |
to sieze |
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Roots: RAPT, RAP |
to sieze |
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A state of intense joy |
Rapture |
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Few things compare to the _________ little Emily feels when her father holds her closely. |
Rapture |
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Speed, quickness |
Rapidity |
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Sally had no trouble understanding the teacher, even though he went through the lessons with great __________. |
Rapidity |
