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Classical Roots Lesson 10 The Head

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SUPERCILIUMeyebrow
supercilioushaughty and aloof; disdainful
OS, ORIS; ORO, ORAVI, ORATUMmouth; to speak
inexorablerelentless; unyielding
oraclea person who transmits prophecy from a deity
oraclea shrine where the ancient Greeks consulted one of their gods for advice or prophecy; a prophecy made at such a shrine
orationa formal speech given on a special occasion
orificean opening; a mount or vent
osculateto kiss (playfully)
DENS, DENTIStooth
indentationa ct or notch
indenturea written contract between two parties
indentures(usu. plural) an agreement binding an apprentice to work for a master
tridenta long three-pronged fork or weapon
ODON, ODONTOStooth
orthodontista specialist who corrects irregularly positioned teeth
GURGES, GURGITISthroat, whirlpool
gorgea deep, narrow passage with rocky sides, enclosed between mountains
gorge (v)to eat greedily; to fill full or stuff
disgorgeto vomit; to expel from the throat or stomach
gargantuanof immense size
gargoylea grotesque carved human or animal figure, esp. one used as a rainspout
regurgitateto surge back; to vomit


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