ROOT WORD SET 8: ANNI, ANNU, ENNI (year) -- annuity BIO (life) -- biota CLAIM, CLAM (call out) -- clamor CLUD, CLUS (shut) -- occlusor DENT, DONT (tooth) -- dentiloquy GNOSI, COGNOSC (know) -- cognition OPUS, OPER (work) -- opuscle RECT (straight, correct) -- recto TEM, TEMP (time) -- pro temp VOC, VOK (call, voice) -- evocative
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List 15 Chasten – To discipline, punish, or correct, often with the intent of improving behavior. Fickle – Frequently changing in loyalty, interests, or affections; unpredictable and inconsistent. Libertine – A person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or responsibility, particularly in matters of sexual relationships. Sage (noun) – A person known for wisdom, judgment, and experience. Sage (adjective) – Wise, showing deep understanding and good judgment. Satyr – In Greek mythology, a creature that is part human, part goat, known for its lustful and mischievous nature; in literature, it can refer to a lecherous or debauched man. Urbane – Refined, sophisticated, and socially polished, often associated with city life. Rustic – Relating to the countryside; simple, unsophisticated, or lacking refinement. Wily – Skilled at using clever tricks or deception to achieve a goal; cunning or crafty. Vestige – A small remaining trace of something that once existed but is now gone or diminished. Neophyte – A beginner or novice, especially in a religious, professional, or learned field.
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