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32 Cards in this Set
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duc, duct
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root meaning lead
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root meaning throw
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stans, stat
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root meaning standing, placed
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tain, ten
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root meaning hold
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tract
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root meaning pull
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verse, vert
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root meaning turn
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circum-
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prefix meaning around
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trans-
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prefix meaning across
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abduction (noun)
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kidnapping
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conducive (adjective)
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contributing to or leading to
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deduction (noun)
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something subtracted from a total
or a conclusion drawn from evidence |
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dejected (adjective)
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depressed
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eject (verb)
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force to leave or expel
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jettison (verb)
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throw out forcefully or throw overboard
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stature (noun)
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level of achievement and honor
or physical height |
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status quo (noun)
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keep things the way they are--maintain teh present conditions
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staunch (adjective)
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faithful, firmly supporting
OR Healthy, strong |
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abstain (verb)
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not to do something by your own choice
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tenable (adjective)
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capable of being defended, logical
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tenacious (adjective)
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firmly holding, gripping or retaining
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distraught (adjective)
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very worried or distressed
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extract (verb and noun)
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Verb--to pull out or draw out (extract the sap from the tree)
Noun--something that is drawn out (the sap taken from the tree) |
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retract (verb)
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withdraw a promise or statement
or pull something back |
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adversary (noun)
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opponent or stubborn foe
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inadvertently (adverb)
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accidentally or unintentionally
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perverse (adjective)
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contrary--determined to not do what is expected
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circumscribe (verb)
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limit, restrict or enclose
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circumspect (adjective)
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cautious, careful, considering all results of actions before acting
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circumvent (verb)
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avoid, outwit
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transcend (verb)
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overcome, go above the limits
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transformation (noun)
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complete change
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transitory (adjective)
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brief, short-lived, passing
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