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In this session we will study these roots/cells: JUR-JUS, CERN-CERT-CRE and LEG. Do you know what each one means? The following story will help clarify their meanings.

When a DELEGATE admitted an INDISCRETION that was INJURIOUS to a COLLEAGUE, he resigned from his position. No one could DISCERN any JUSTIFICATION for his misconduct or CONJURE why he acted inappropriately. Even ALLEGED misdeeds could disrupt the LOYALTY of members. Each person did ASCERTAIN that DISCREET actions were imperative and vowed for a READJUSTMENT in attitudes.

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #1 "text" where the master root is JUR-JUS:

• Answer 1: JUR--law, right, swear--Keyword is 7 letter verb--To summon, call or bring into existence as if by invocation, spell or magic.
• Answer 2: JUS--law, right, swear--Keyword is 12 letter noun--An additional alteration or adaptation to a stated position.
• Answer 3: JUS--law, right, swear--Keyword is 13 letter noun--Reason, fact, circumstance or explanation that is proved right or reasonable.
• Answer 4: JUR--law, right, swear--Keyword is 9 letter adjective--Harmful, hurtful, damaging or detrimental to a person, property, reputation or thing.

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #2 "text" where the master root is CERN-CRE-CERT:

• Answer 5: CERT--separate, distinguish, sure--Keyword is 9 letter verb that means: "To find out definitely; to learn with certainty or assurance".
• Answer 6: CERN--separate, distinguish--Keyword is 7 letter verb that means: "To see or recognize things clearly; to have insight; to discriminate".
• Answer 7: CRE--separate, distinguish --Keyword is 8 letter adjective that means: "Careful; diplomatic; judicious in one's speech or conduct".
• Answer 8: CRE--separate, distinguish --Keyword is 12 letter noun that means: "An act or remark that lacks prudence, good judgment or circumspection".

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

• Answer 9: LOY--law--Keyword is 7 letter noun--A feeling of faithfulness or allegiance.
• Answer 10: LEG--law, appoint--Keyword is 6 letter verb--To assert without proof; to affirm; to declare with positiveness.
• Answer 11: LEG--law, send--Keyword is 8 letter noun--Person designated to act or represent others or another.
• Answer 12: LEAG--law, send--Keyword is 9 letter noun--An associate; a fellow worker or member of a profession.

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