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VIADUCT
(vī’ ǝ dukt) n. |
L. via + ductum, “leading” = road leading
A bridge that carries a road or railroad over a valley |
The ancient viaduct washed out in the heavy rains.
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IMPERVIOUS
(im pûr’ vē ǝs) adj. |
L. in, “not” + per, “through” + via = no way through
Unable to be affected syn: invulnerable |
Andy seems impervious to criticism, but his feelings are very easily hurt.
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DEVIATE
(dē’ vē āt) v. |
L. de, “off, away from” + via = off the path
To depart, especially from a path or plan syn: stray ant: continue |
Once Rick decides on a plan for his business projects, he never deviates from it.
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OBVIATE
(ob’ vē āt) v. |
L. ob, “in the way of” + via = to get in the way
To make unnecessary; to avoid syn: prevent |
If you take safety precautions now, you can obviate some future medical expenses.
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DEFER
(dif fûr’) v. |
L. de, “off, away” + ferre = to put off
1. v. To put aside until later; 2. v. To yield respectfully syn: postpone ant: hasten |
1. If Mahmoud decides to travel to France, he will have to defer his examinations until April.
2. The younger doctor will defer to his senior partner when the patient asks a question. |
