Vocab. #6 - 2017/18

Front

A picture to explain an idea

Back

diagram

Front

Identifying a disease through symptoms

Back

diagnose

Front

A straight line through a figure from one corner to another.

Back

diagonal

Front

dia- and per-

Back

prefixes for words

Front

Transparent, can be seen through

Back

diaphanous

Front

Membrane separating chest and abdominal cavities

Back

diaphragm

Front

To walk through, over, or around

Back

perambulate

Front

Drip through a small opening or filter a liquid

Back

percolate

Front

Making holes in something

Back

perforate

Front

Continuing stubbornly without giving up

Back

persistence