Term 2 Week 8 Vocabulary Flashcard Thornton

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per-

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A prefix meaning 'through', 'to the bad', or 'thoroughly'. Example: 'perceive' means to see through or understand.

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sanitary

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Relating to cleanliness and health. Example: Sanitary conditions in hospitals prevent the spread of infections.

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ob-

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A prefix meaning 'toward', 'against', or 'in the way'. Example: 'obstruct' means to block or impede.

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dispelled

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To make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear. Example: The doctor dispelled my fears about surgery.

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infinitely

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Means limitless, boundless, or without an end. Example: The universe is often described as infinitely large.

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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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earnest

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Serious in intention, purpose, or effort. Example: He made an earnest attempt to improve his grades.

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parallel

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Lines or paths that are equidistant and never meet. Example: The two roads run parallel to each other.

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innovation

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The act of introducing something new or different. Example: The smartphone is a major innovation in communication.

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dispel

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To drive away or cause to vanish. Example: The teacher dispelled the myths about the subject.