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Vocabulary-Day 4 Comp Lit 3A
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Root-MONO: “one,” “single,” “alone” Opposite of POLY
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monarchy Noun Rule by a single person
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monogamy Noun Marriage with one mate at a time
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monocle Noun Eyeglass for one eye
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monograph Noun Written account of a single event or class of things
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monolith Noun Single stone of large size
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monologue Noun Long speech by one person in a group
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monotonous Adjective Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying
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Root-TOMY (TOM) “cutting,” “operation of incision”
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anatomy Noun Dissection of plants or animals for the purpose of studying their structure Structure of a plant or animal
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dichotomy Noun Cutting or division into two; division
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phlebotomy Noun Opening of a vein to diminish the blood supply
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Practice A discussion in which Janet takes part is usually a _____; she doesn't give anyone else a chance to speak. George longed for a change because he found the work to be _____. The 555-foot Washington Monument dominates the skyline of our nation's capital like a huge _____. The sharp _______ between your promises and your deeds shows that you are not reliable. monologue monotonous monolith dichotomy
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Practice A In former times __________ was used indiscriminately as a treatment for practically all illnesses. phlebotomy
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Isabel likes to discuss, argue, and debate; she cannot be accused of __________. Some oppose innovation out of sheer __________; they do not want any change.
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