Root Word - "Pend"

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What does the root word 'pend' mean?

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The root word 'pend' means to hang or to weigh.

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What is an 'expenditure'?

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An expenditure is an amount of money spent on something.

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What does 'pending' mean?

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Pending means awaiting a decision or resolution; not yet decided.

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What is a 'pendulum'?

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A pendulum is a weight hung from a fixed point that swings back and forth.

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What does 'suspended' mean?

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Suspended means to be hung or supported from above.

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What does 'perpendicular' mean in geometry?

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Perpendicular means two lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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Give an example of a word that uses the root 'pend'.

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Examples include 'expend', 'pendant', and 'suspend'.

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What is the opposite of parallel lines?

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The opposite of parallel lines are perpendicular lines.

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What is the meaning of 'impending'?

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Impending means about to happen or imminent.

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How can 'pend' be used in a sentence?

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The decision is still pending.