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Gen. mater. matri. pater. patr. Ex patr iate. Noun A person who is forced to leave his or her native country Verb To exile The expatriate was forced to live in another country to avoid being tried for his crimes. . gen ealogy. Noun An account of ancestors and descendants.

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  1. Gen mater matri pater patr

  2. Expatriate • Noun • A person who is forced to leave his or her native country • Verb • To exile The expatriate was forced to live in another country to avoid being tried for his crimes.

  3. genealogy • Noun An account of ancestors and descendants. I made a family tree to show my genealogy for 5 generations.

  4. genesis • Noun The beginning, origin, or way in which something was created. The genesis of her story was her recent trip to China.

  5. genetics • Noun The branch of biology dealing with heredity By studying genetics scientists are able to develop many cures for diseases.

  6. maternity • Adjective Concerning prospective mothers; for pregnant women The pregnant woman shopped for maternity clothes and baby furniture.

  7. matriarch • Noun The mother who rules the family or tribe. Rose was the matriarch of the family, and all important decisions had to be passed by her.

  8. matrimony • Noun The act of marrying; the state of being married Matrimony has different rituals depending on the country and religion.

  9. matronly • Adjective Like a married woman; dignified, stately Though she was quite young, her behavior was always matronly.

  10. paternal • Adjective Fatherly; of or like a father; on the father’s side of the family His paternal grandfather was always his favorite relative.

  11. patrician • Noun A noble, high ranking person Because of his wealth, the patrician had the best seats in the stadium.

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