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Latin Roots 17
Roots/derivatives: solu, solv; spec(t), spic; tain, ten(t), tin; ter, terr(a)
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| solu, solv | to loosen, to free, to release |
| spec, spic | to see, to look, to observe |
| tain, ten(t), tin | to hold |
| ter, terr(a) | earth |
| absolve | v. to free from; to acquit (as of criminal charges) |
| abstain | v. to refrain voluntarily from doing something; to hold back |
| conspicuous | a. clearly or easily seen; prominent or noticeable |
| disinter | v. to take out of the grave; to revive or exhume |
| dissolution | n. a general breakdown or coming apart at the seams; the ending |
| insolvent | a. unable to meet one's financial responsibilities; broke |
| prospectus | n. a printed program or outline, as of a commercial venture |
| specious | a. appearing reasonable, correct, or logical at first glance, but later proving otherwise; not genuine |
| tenure | n. the status of holding a position permanently; period of time one holds a position |
| terra firma | n. the earth viewed as solid and firm; dry land |
| terrarium | n. an enclosure of glass/plastic containing a small garden of plants |
| untenable | a. that which cannot be (logically) held, defended, or maintained |
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