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6th Grade
11/10/2010

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fort

 

 

Definition
The Latin root; means "strong"
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geo
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The Greek root; means "earth"
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fortify
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to make strong or secure (v)
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fortress
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(n)a permanent stronghold for defense
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fortitude
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(n)strength to bear misfortune
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effort
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(n)a conscious putting forth of energy
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geography
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(n)the description of the earth and its surface
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geology
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(n)the study of the earth through rocks
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geometry
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(n)the granch of mathematics involving the measuring of shapes
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bi-,bin-,and bis-
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the Latin prefixes; means "two, twice, having two parts"
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tri-
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the Latin and Greek prefix; means"three"
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bisect
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(v)to divide into two equal parts
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bicycle
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(n)a vehicle with two wheels(one behind another)
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binoculars
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(n)field glasses(used by both eyes)
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biennial
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(adj)occurring every two years or lasting for two years
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triangle
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(n)a three-sided figure
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triceps
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(n)a large muscle at the back of the upper arm
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trilingual
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(adj)having or expressed in three languages
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tripod
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(n)a three-legged stand;easel
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triune
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(adj)being three in one
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-ance
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the suffix means "state, act of, process." It is used to form nouns.
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disturbance
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(n)something that bothers
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alliance
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(n)a union or agreement
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acceptance
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(n)the act of receiving;approval
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guidance
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(n)the act of directing
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assistance
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(n)help or support
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resistance
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(n)the act of opposing
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hindrance
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(n)something that gets in the way
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allegiance
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(n)devotion;loyalty
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repentance
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(n)sorrow for having done wrong and a desire to correct it
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abundance
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(n)much more than enough
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performance
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(n)the giving of a play, concert, circus, or other show
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attendance
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(n)the act of being present
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appearance
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(n)the act of coming into sight
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allowance
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(n)money given for a certain purpose
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resemblance
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(n)likeness
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endurance
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(n))the power to keep on without giving up
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appliance
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a machine or electrical device
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assurance
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(n)confidence;certainty
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insurance
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(n)a system of protection from loss
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