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Word Definitions
100

The company added a 10% ______ to all rush orders. 

Surcharge

100

What does -sur mean?

above, over

100

to lower in quality, rank, or dignity

debase

200

She decided that when she got married, she would keep her own ________. 

surname
200
What does epi- mean?

Upon, over

200

any person or thing that is typical or characteristic of some quality; a summary 

epitome

300

"The Lionhearted" was the ______ written on King Richards tombstone. 

Epitaph

300

What does de- mean?

away, down

300

to get over, across, or on top of 

surmount

400

Because he was allergic to wheat, eating wheat was _______ to Colin's well being. 

detrimental

400

a downward slope(noun),  to refuse politely, to turn down (verb) 

decline 

500

When their classmates became _______, moving or jumping from one idea to the next, the highly focused and studious Jennifer and Michael became frustrated. 

desultory 
500

To reduce confidence or certainty of 

deflate