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31 Cards in this Set
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batre (root)
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to beat
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sequi( root)
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follow
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troph (root)
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nourishment
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pli (root)
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fold
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atrophy (v)
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to weaken from disuse
after the surgery, extended bedrest often causes muscles to atrophy syn: degenerate, deteriorate ant: thrive, flourish |
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abate (v)
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to subside; to decrease in intensity
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porous (adj)
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filled with many holes
syn: penetrable, pervious |
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wane (v)
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to grow smaller or less intense
syn: abate, ebb ant: wax, intensify |
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undermine (v)
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to weaken or diminish something
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obsequious (adj)
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overly submissive and eager to please
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attrition (n)
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a wearing away of strength or morale
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enervate (v)
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to weaken someone's vitality
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vulnerable (adj)
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open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected
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ebb (v)
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to decrease or decline slowly
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compliant (adj)
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agreeable, yielding, submissive
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debilitate (v)
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to make weak or feeble, enervate, sap, exhaust;
(ant) strengthen, fortify |
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status (root)
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position, standing
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quies (root)
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rest
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plac ( root)
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to please
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serenus (root)
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calm
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plaicd (adj)
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calm and peaceful.
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inert (adj)
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sluggish; inactive
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listless (adj)
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sluggish; without energy
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quiescent (adj)
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quiet, still, or at rest; inactive
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serene (adj)
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tranquil; calm; placid
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static (adj)
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stationary
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moratorium (n)
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postponement
syn: deferral, delay |
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stagnate (v)
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to become inactive; to become stale
status- standing |
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torpor (n)
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lethargy; apathy
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respite (n)
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rest; time of relief; pause
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torpid (adj)
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hibernating; dormant
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