| A | B |
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| -neo- | Greek for "new" |
| neoclassic | relating to a revival or adaptation of the styles of ancient Greece and Roman |
| Neolithic | of or relating to the latest period of the Stone Age, when polished stone tools were used |
| neoconservative | a conservative who favors strongly encouraging democracy and the U.S. national interest in world affairs |
| neonatal | of or relating to babies in the first month after birth |
| -nov- | Latin for "new" |
| novice | one who has no previous training or experience; beginner--a new member of a religious order |
| novel | new and not resembling something formerly known or used---original and striking |
| innovation | a new idea, device, or method---the introduction of new ideas, devices, or methods |
| supernova | the explosion of a star that causes it to become extremely bright---something that explodes into prominence or popularity |
| -pos- | Latin for "to put" or "to place" |
| impose | to establish or apply as a charge or penalty or in a forceful or harmful way---to take unfair advantage |
| juxtapose | to place side by side |
| transpose | to change the position or order of (2 things)---to move from one place or period to another |
| superimpose | to put or place one thing over something else |
| -ten- | Latin for "hold" or "hold on to" |
| tenure | the amount of time that a person holds a job, office, or title---the right to keep a job |
| tenacious | stubborn or persistent in clinging to something |
| tenable | capable of being held or defended; reasonable |
| tenet | a widely held principle or belief, especially one held in common by members of a group or profession |
