English Vocabulary From Classical Roots

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Percussion

Back 1

1. The sharp striking of one thing against another
2. Instruments that make a sound when struck

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Perennial

Back 2

1. Lasting for an indefinitely long time
2. Continuing regularly
3. Living longer than two years, said especifically of plants

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Permeate

Back 3

To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout

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Persevere

Back 4

To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles

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Defer

Back 5

tr.v .To postpone; to delay

intr. v. To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another

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Dilatory

Back 6

Tending to delay or to postpone

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Elation

Back 7

Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness

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Infer

Back 8

1. To use available evidence to form a conclusion

2. To guess

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Contend

Back 9

1. To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry

2. To assert; to put forward in argument

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Intent

Back 10

n. Purpose

adj. Concentrating on or dedicated to an idea or action