Word Roots - pend = hang, weigh, pay

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appendix (n)

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a collection of supplementary material that usually “hangs” at the end of a book; extra materials added to the end of a book

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dependent (adj)

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relying on someone else for aid or support; weighing down on someone else

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expenditure (n)

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an expense; the amount needed to be paid out

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impending (adj)

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about to occur; to threaten to happen; to weigh down upon someone

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independent (adj)

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not relying on someone else for aid or support; not weighing down on someone else

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pendant (n)

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an object that hangs, usually from a necklace

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pending (adj)

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hanging on; something not yet decided; awaiting a conclusion

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pendulum (n)

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something that hangs and swings back and forth

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perpendicular (adj)

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intersecting at or forming right angles

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suspended (v)

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hanging; delayed