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Classical Roots – Unit 1. Motion. Lesson 1 Roots. Per – through - Latin Permanent – lasting through all time Persist – to continue for a long time. percussion. The sharp striking of one thing against another (n) Instruments that make a sound when struck (n)
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Classical Roots – Unit 1 Motion
Lesson 1 Roots • Per – through - Latin • Permanent – lasting through all time • Persist – to continue for a long time
percussion • The sharp striking of one thing against another (n) • Instruments that make a sound when struck (n) • Describing the striking of a substance or musical instrument (adj)
perennial • Lasting for an indefinitely long time -adj. • Continuing regularly - adj • Living longer than two years, said especially of plants. - adj.
permeate • To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout - verb
persevere • To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles - verb
Lesson 1 Roots Fero, ferre, tuli, latum– to bring, to bear, to carry – Latin • Transfer - to move from one place to another
defer • To postpone; to delay • To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another - verb
dilatory • Tending to delay or to postpone - adj.
elation • Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness - noun
Infer • To use available evidence to form a conclusion • To guess - verb
Lesson 1 Roots • Tendo, tendere, tetendi, tensum- to stretch • Pretend - make believe with the intent to deceive • Tension – the physical condition of being stretched or strained
contend • To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry • To assert; to put forward in argument. - verb
intent • Purpose - noun • Concentrating on or dedicated to an idea or action - adj.