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impose
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1). to place(upon) 2). to force oneself on others
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pono - to put, place
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recession
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1). in economics, a period of general decline in business activity; 2). a going backward; 3). a procession leaving or withdrawing
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cedo - to move; to yield, give way
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indict
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to make a formal accusation of (done by a grand jury)
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dico - to say, tell
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induct
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to bring into
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duco - to lead
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paternity
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fatherhood
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pater - a father
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exponential
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characterized by extraordinary increment or growth, literally or figuratively as the value of xy increases with each increment of y
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pono - to put, place
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appellate
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of or pertaining to appels
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appello - to call, name
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premise
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an assertion that serves as a basis for a reasoned conclusion
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prae - before; mitto - to send; to let go;
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proponent
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someone who makes a proposition or supports a cause
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pono - to put, place
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rectify
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to make or set right; to correct
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rectus - straight, upright; correct, proper; rego - to guide, rule
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remit
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1). to send (money) as payment; 2). to forgive(sins); 3). to cancel(a fine or punishment); 4). to slacken, lessen; 5). to disappear(said of symptoms of a sickness)
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mitto - to send; to let go
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clarion
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(n) a shrill-sounding trumpet used in former times for war signals; (adj) clear, sharp, and ringing;(v) to announce forcefully or loudly
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clarus - clear; famous
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