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A(L.): away from
A(G.): not, no Ab: away from |
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ERG, URG |
Greek ERGON, "work" |
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Surgical: Very percise; clear and accurate. |
G. kheir, "hand" + ergon = hand-work |
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Energetic: Active and lively |
G. en, "in" + ergon= into work syn: active ant: lazy |
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Ergonomic: intended to increase discomfort and to maximize work |
G. ergon + nomic, " science or study of" = Study of work |
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VIG |
Latin VIGERE, "be lively, be energetic" |
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Virgorous: done with power, force, or energy |
syn: robust, spirited Ant: lethargic, lazy |
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Invigorate: to fill with stength and energy |
L.in, "into,"+ vigere = to put energy into |
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IG, AG, ACT,EG |
Latin Agere, Actum " do, drive, act" |
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Prodigal: Wasting money or resources |
L. pro, "forth,"+ agere = Drive forth, drive away (money) |
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Agitate:.. |
..1. To publicly demand; petition for 2. To move violently or vigorously; to upset |
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Enact: to make legal or official |
L.en, "in" + actum= driving into (law) |
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Reactionary: Strongly oppessed to change: conservative |
L.re, ''back'' + actum =driving back |
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Agile: to move quickly and lightly |
syn: nimble ant:stiff |
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Allege: to put forth as true; claim |
L.an, ''toward,'' + litis, "lawsuit,'' + agere= to drive toward a lawsuit syn: assert Ant: rebut; deny |
