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Chapter 2
Vocabulary for Classical Roots
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English
7th Grade
04/30/2010

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Term
trilogy
Definition
A group of three literary or musical works that have a related theme.
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trilogy (n.)
Definition
A group of three literary or musical works that have a related theme.
Term
trisect (tr. v)
Definition
To divide into three parts.
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triumvirate (n.)
Definition
A group of three, especially in authority.
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quadrant (n.)
Definition

1. (math) A quarter of a circle or of its circumference.

2. An early machine for measuring altitudes.

3.  Any of the four parts of an area divided by perpendicular lines.

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quartet (n.)
Definition

1. A musical composition for four voices or instruments.

2. A set of four; especially of four musicians.

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quatrain (n.)
Definition
A stanza or group of four lines of poetry.
Term
decimate (tr. v)
Definition

1. To destroy a large part of.

2. To kill one in every ten.

Term
decathlon (n.)
Definition
An athletic contest in which each contestant takes part in ten events.
Term
bicentennial (n.)
Definition

1. A two hundredth anniversary.

2. Happening every two-hundred years.

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centenary (adj.) (n.)
Definition

1. Pertaining to a 100-year period.

2. A centennial.

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