Term 2 Week 8 Vocabulary Flashcard

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ob-

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A prefix meaning 'toward', 'against', or 'in the way'. Example: obstruct.

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altered

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Changed or modified. Example: I altered the design of my project.

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sanitary

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Relating to cleanliness and health. Example: Sanitary conditions are essential in hospitals.

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innovation

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The introduction of new ideas, methods, or technologies that bring about significant changes or improvements. Example: The smartphone is a major innovation in communication.

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dispelled

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To make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear. Example: The teacher dispelled my fears about the exam.

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fortitude

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Courage in pain or adversity. Example: She showed great fortitude during her recovery.

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parallel

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Two lines or paths that are always the same distance apart and never meet. Example: The two roads run parallel to each other.

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earnest

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Showing sincere and intense conviction. Example: He made an earnest effort to improve his grades.

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infinitely

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To an infinite degree; without limit. Example: The universe is infinitely vast.

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dispel

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To drive away or cause to vanish. Example: The light dispelled the darkness.