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intercede
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to plead in another's behalf
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inter - between; among; cedo - to move; to yield, give way
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scribe
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a person whose occupation is the physical act of writing
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scribo - to write
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precedent
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an act, statement, case, etc. that may serve as an example for a later one
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prae - before; cedo - to move, to yield, give way
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gesticulate
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to make gestures with the hands and arms to help express an idea
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gero - to bear; to carry on; to wear
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beneficiary
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1). a person named in a will or insurance policy to receive an inheritance 2). anyone receiving a benefit; 3). the holder of a benefice
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bene - well
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incapacitate
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to disable; to deprive of ability or power
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capio - to take; to seize, capture
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concur
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1). to be of the same opinion; to agree 2). to happen at the same time; 3). to combine to produce an effect
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curro - to run
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conducive
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helpful; favorable
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duco - to lead
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interdict
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(v) to prohibit; (n) a formal prohibition
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inter - between; dico - to say, tell
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magnanimous
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exhibiting nobleness of spirit; unselfish; generous in overlooking injury and in judging others
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magnus - great; large; animus - mind, spirit
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malediction
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a curse
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malus - bad; dico - to say, tell
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commissary
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1). a deputy; 2). a store in an army camp or in a lumber camp where food and supplies can be purchased
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mitto - to send; to let go
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