PED, POD(foot, move,

progress)

CONTRA- , COUNTER

(against)

DIS-, DI-, DIF-(not,

apart/away, opposite)

VER(truth)

EX-, E-. EF-

(out of, former)

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CENTIPEDE

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a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, for a public speaker,

etc. ; Olympic athletes stand on them when they are presented their

medals

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PODIUM

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Any of various carnivorous or herbivorous mollusks, having a head with eyes and feelers and a muscular

foot on the underside of its body with which it moves. Most of these are aquatic, but some have

adapted to life on land. This class of animals includes snails, which have a coiled shell, and slugs,

which have a greatly reduced shell or none at all.

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GASTROPOD

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PED, POD- 400

A man’s best friend is one of these.

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quadruped

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PED, POD- 500

obstruction; hindrance; obstacle

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IMPEDIMENT

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CONTRA, COUNTER- 100

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Government scientists are working tirelessly to find a drug that will

_____________ the effects of biological weapons

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counteract

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CONTRA, COUNTER - 200

Anything prohibited by law from being imported or exported

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contraband

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A persuasive speech is only as good as its ability to address

this opposing viewpoint.

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Counter-argument

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to come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose

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CONTRAVENE

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This type of music:

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the condition of being unable to perform a task or function

because of a physical or mental impairment

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disability

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DIS, DI, DIF- 200

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The U.S is made of __________ cultures, and has caused it to be called "The Melting Pot"

of the world.

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diverse

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1. to serve to distinguish between 2. to perceive, show,

or make a difference (in or between); discriminate

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differentiate

DIS, DI, DIF- 400

lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid;

shy.

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diffident

DIS, DI, DIF- 500

(1)to deprive (a person) of a right of citizenship, as of the right to

vote. (2) to deprive of a privilege or right.

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disenfranchise

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VER- 100

FILL IN THE BLANK:When you ask Ms. Washington for a readmit

and you don’t have a note, sometimes she will call home to ___________ that your

absence was excused.

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VER - 100

verify

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VER- 200

habitual observance of truth in speech or statement;

truthfulness:

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veracity

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VER- 300

being truly or very much so; genuine, authentic

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VER- 300

veritable

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VER- 400

A Latin saying for the concept that when people are drunk,

they tell the truth

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VER- 400

In vino veritas

VER- 500

1. the appearance or semblance of truth or reality; quality of

seeming true 2. something that merely seems to be true or real, such as a doubtful statement

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Verisimilitude

EX-, E-, EF- 100

Literally, to lead out of ignorance; began as another

word for “bringing up” or “rearing”

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EX-, E-, EF- 100

educate

EX-, E-, EF- 200

to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.);

discharge.

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EX-, E-, EF- 200

emit

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Many people criticize the salaries of some school and district administrators as being ______________. They believe that these salaries are universes beyond the normal

range for these jobs and titles.

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exorbitant

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1. lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent

2. exhausted of vigor or energy; worn out

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effete

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EX-, E-, EF- 500

This is a motto on the seal of the United States; this seal may be found on currency with other mottos like Annuit cœptis (He has

approved our undertaking) and Novus ordo seclorum (New World Order)

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E pluribus Unum

(One from many; Out of many, one)

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