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lesson 2 roots
The Hands
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English
9th Grade
05/04/2011

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Term
EMANCIPATE
Definition
tr. v. 1. To free from restraint or influence
2. To free (a slave) from bondage
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MANACLE
Definition
n. 1. a device for confining the hands; handcuffs.
2. anything that constrains
tr. v. To restrain, as with manacles
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MANDATE
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n. a formal order from a higher court; an authitative command, order, or injunction
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MANIFEST
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adj. Clearly apparent to sight or understanding; obvious.
tr. v. 1. To show plainly; to reveal.
2. to prove
n. A list of cargo or passengers.
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MANIPULATE
Definition
tr. v. !. To use or handle skillfully
2. To manage with devious skill, or to adjest to suit one's purpose
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DEXTERITY
Definition
n. 1. Skill in the use of the hands or body; adroitness
2. Mental skill or adroitness; cleverness
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AMBIDEXTROUS
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adj. Able to use either hand equally well.
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DIGITAL
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adj. 1. Relating to a finger or to a unit of measure (3/4 inch) the breadth of a finger
2. Referring to a numerical system for encoding data
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DEFLECT
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tr. v. To turn aside
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GENUFLECT
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intr. v. 1. To bend the knee in a kneeling or half-kneeling position to express reverence or respect.
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INFLECTION
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n. 1. An alteration of pitch or tone of the voice
2. In grammar, an alteration of the form of a word to show different grammatical or syntatical relationships.
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REFLECTION
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n. The act or condition of being thrown back.
2. Something thrown back,as light, heat,sound, or an image
3. Discredit; indirect reproach.
4. Deep thought
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RAPACIOUS
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adj. 1. Excessively grasping or greedy.
2. Given to seizing for plunder or prey
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RAPT
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adj. 1. Giving one's complete attention
2. Overcome with emotion; completely filled with joy.
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SURREPTITIOUS
Definition
adj. Done secretly, without approval. sneaky
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