Jensen's Vocabulary Latin 1:15

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ABSCESS

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n) an inflammed area in body tissues and containing pus

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APPERCEIVE

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v) to interpret (new ideas, etc) by the help of past experience

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AQUEDUCT

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n) a large pipe or conduit for bringing water from a distant source

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ASSESS

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v) to set an estimated value for taxation; to levy a tax or fine; to judge the value of

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BONUS

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n) a gift of something over what is customary

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CENTRIFUGAL

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a) moving or tending to move away from the center

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CIRCUMJACENT

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a) situated around the sides; surrounding

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CORPORATION

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n) a group of people organized under a character granting them as a body some of the legal rights of an individual

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EFFACE

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v) to rub out; erase; to make inconspicious

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FRACTION

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n) a small part, amount, etc.; math number less than a whole number

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IMPERCEPTIBLE

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a) not easily perceived by the senses or the mind; very slight or subtle

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IMPERTINENT

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a) impudent; insolent; not relevant to the matter

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MALEDICTION

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n) a curse or slander; a calling down of evil

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MANACLE

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n) a handcuff
v) put handcuffs on; restrain

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MUNIFICENCE

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n) generosity in giving; lavishness

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PRECLUDE

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v) prevent; to make impossible (esp. in advance)

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REGRESS

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v) to go back

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RETINUE

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n) a group of persons attending an individual of rank or importance

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SUCCEED

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v) to follow, as in office; to come after; to gain a favorable result

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TRANSCRIBE

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v) to make written a copy of notes; to adapt music for a different voice or instrument