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8th Grade
01/24/2011

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ANIM- MIND, SPIRIT, LIFE
Definition
Inanimate- spiritless; sluggish; dull
Equanimity- mental or emotional stability or composure, esp. under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium
Magnanimous- generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness
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ECCLESI(A)- CHURCH
Definition
Ecclesia- a congregation; church
Ecclesiastic- a member of the clergy or other person in religious orders
Ecclesiology- the study of church doctrine
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DOX- PRAISE, OPINION, BELIEF
Definition
Doxology- a hymn or form of words containing an ascription of praise to god
Orthodox- of, pertaining to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc
Heterodox- not in accordance with established or accepted doctrines or opinions, esp. in theology; unorthodox
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DOM(US)- HOUSE
Definition
Dome- a vault, having a circular plan and usually in the form of a portion of a sphere, so constructed as to exert an equal thrust in all directions
Domestic- of or pertaining to the home, the household, household affairs, or the family
Domicile- a place of residence; abode; house or home
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ANN- YEAR
Definition
Annual- of, for, or pertaining to a year; yearly
Annuity- a specified income payable at stated intervals for a fixed ora contingent period, often for the recipient's life, inconsideration of a stipulated premium paid either in prior installment payments or in a single payment
Annualize- to calculate for or as for an entire year
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ENN- YEARS
Definition
Biennial- marked by a period of two years
Triennial- marked by a period of three years
Centennial- marked by a period of one hundred years
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