Vocabulary Flashcards

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PER - through

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Relation to root: to strike through; per(through)cuss(to strike). Synonym: a hit, a stroke. Antonym: (leave blank). Definition: striking something (n); type of instrument. Pt. of speech: adjective and noun. Connotation: neutral.

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Perennial

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Relation to root: last through many years; per(through)ennial(year). Synonym: regular, perpetual. Antonym: transitory, ephemeral. Definition: plants and idea. Pt. of speech: adjective. Connotation: neutral.

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Permeate

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Relation to root: to go through spaces; per(through)meate(to go/pass). Synonym: spread, soak. Antonym: remove, contain. Pt. of speech: verb. Connotation: neutral.

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Persevere

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Relation to root: to keep going throughout; per(through)severe(serious). Synonym: endure, continue. Antonym: quit, give up. Pt. of speech: verb. Connotation: positive.

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Defer

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Synonym: delay. Antonym: to carry out. Syn: yield. Ant: insist. Pt. of speech: verb. Connotation: neutral (as opposed to “procrastinate” which is negative).

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Dilatory

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Synonym: delaying, postponing. Antonym: punctual, speedy. Pt. of speech: adjective. Connotation: negative.

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Elation

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Synonym: excitement, happiness, pride. Antonym: melancholy, sadness. Pt. of speech: noun. Connotation: positive.

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Infer

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Synonym: guess, conclude, hypothesize. Antonym: know. Pt. of speech: verb. Connotation: neutral.

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Contend

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Multiple meanings: in a competition or disagreement. Synonym: argue, assert. Antonym: agree, surrender/defer. Pt. of speech: verb. Connotation: neutral.

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Intent

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Multiple meanings: intent[adjective] set on; intent[n] goal. Synonym: purpose, focus, goal. Antonym: n/a. Pt. of speech: noun, adjective. Connotation: neutral.