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20 Cards in this Set
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TEMPUS
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(L) time
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extempore
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adj. improvised; composed or uttered without advance preparation
adv. without advance preparation |
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temporal
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adj. 1. pertaining to worldly affairs
2. transitory; short-lived |
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temporized
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v. 1. to accept or adapt to a situation; to compromize
2. to postpone a decision in order to gain time |
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KHRONOS
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(G) time
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anachronism
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n. 1. a person or thing out of place in a historical period or sequence of events
2. a person, custom, or idea considered out-of-date |
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chronical
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n. a continuous, detailed record of historical events in order of their occurrence
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synchronous
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adj. happening at the same time; moving at the same rate
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ANNUS
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(L) year
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annals
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n. 1. a chronological record of events of successive years without interpretation or analysis by the author; a historical record
2. a periodical journal of a learned field or annual reports of an organization |
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beinnial
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adj. 1. lasting two years
2. happening every two years |
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millennium
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n. 1. a span of one thousand years
2. the thousand years which Christ is to rule on the earth; any anticipated period o fpeace, justice, and joy |
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superannuated
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adj. 1. retired or disqualified because of age of infirmity
2. antiquated; obsolete |
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DIES
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(L) day
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diurnal
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adj. 1. daily; occurring in a day or every day
2. active during the day rather than at night |
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meridian
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n. 1. the highest point or stage of development; apogee; zenith
2. The imaginary half-circle connecting the north and south poles |
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sojourn
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n. a temporary stay; a brief visit
v. to stay for a time; to reside temporarily |
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NOX
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(L) night
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nocturne
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n. a melody or composition conveying romantic or evening thoughts; a reverie
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equinox
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n. each of the two times o fthe year when days and nights ar of equal
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