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In this session we will study these roots/cells: SID/SESS, FIN and FER. Do you know what each one means? The following story will help clarify their meanings.

During the FINANCE CONFERENCE, members met to TRANSFER the PRESIDENCY to another RESIDENT in the building. The new officer disliked UNFINISHED business and would not act INDIFFERENTLY to troubling issues. She would POSSESS confidence when she had to REFINE some sections to give them more specific DEFINITION. By working carefully, she would never need a REFEREE to settle arguments and any disagreements would surely SUBSIDE.

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #1 "text" where the master root is SID/SESS:

• Answer 1: SID--sit, be still--Keyword is 7 letter verb--To sink to a low or lower level; to become quiet, less active or less violent
• Answer 2: SID--sit, be still--Keyword is 10 letter noun--The office, function or term of the highest administrative office
• Answer 3: SESS--sit, be still--Keyword is 7 letter verb--To have as belonging to oneself (a faculty, quality, etc.); to have as property; to own
• Answer 4: SID--sit, be still--Keyword is 8 letter noun--A person who lives or dwells permanently or for a considerable time in a place

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #2 "text" where the master root is FIN:

• Answer 5: FIN--end--Keyword is 10 letter noun that means: "The act of making distinct, clear or precise; the formal statement of the meaning of a word."
• Answer 6: FIN--end--Keyword is 7 letter verb that means: "To supply with money or capital; to obtain money or credit for."
• Answer 7: FIN--end--Keyword is 6 letter verb that means: "To bring to a pure state; to purify; to become more elegant or polished."
• Answer 8: FIN--end--Keyword is 10 letter adjective that means: "Not brought to an end; incomplete or unaccomplished; lacking some special surface treatment, as polish or paint."

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #3 "text" where the master root is FER:

• Answer 9: FER--bear, carry, yield, bring--Keyword is 7 letter noun--An arbitrator; judge; one to whom something is given or assigned (for a settlement or decision)
• Answer 10: FER--bear, carry, yield, bring--Keyword is 10 letter noun--Meeting for consultation or discussion; a league; convention
• Answer 11: FER--bear, carry, yield, bring--Keyword is 8 letter verb--To convey or remove from one place, person or position to another
• Answer 12: FER--bear, carry, yield, bring--Keyword is 13 letter adverb--Approaching without interest or concern; not caring; apathetically; having no bias or preference

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