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Greek and Latin Prefixes
Lesson 21
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7th Grade
04/12/2011
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antiseptic (n.)
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A drug or agent capable to destroy microorganisms, especially those germs that produce disease, fermentation, or rot.
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adhesive (adj.)
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Tending to hold fast to another material; sticky.
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administer (v.)
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To give as a remedy or treatment.
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absorb (v.)
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To take in; soak up.
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adequate (adj.)
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Sufficient; enough.
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adept (adj.)
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Skillful and efective.
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abnormal (adj.)
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Not normal; unusual.
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postpone (v.)
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To put off until a later time.
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admission (n.)
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A price charged or paid to enter a place.
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postscript (n.)
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A message added at the end of a letter, after the writer´s signature.
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adviser (n.)
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A person who offers advice, especially officially or professionally.
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administration (n.)
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The act of administering.
The officials who manage an institution or organization.
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abuse (v.)
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To use improperly; misuse
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absolve (v.)
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To clear of blame or guilt.
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absolute (adj.)
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Complete; total.
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antonym (n.)
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A word having a sense opposite to a sense of another word.
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adjustment (n.)
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The act of adjusting.
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antifreeze (n.)
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A liquid added to another liquid, such as water, to lower its freezing point.
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postgraduate (adj.)
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Of or taking courses beyond the level of a bachelor´s degree.
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postdate (v.)
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To put a date on something that is later than the actual date.
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