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Roots of PLIC/PLEX, FAC/FIC and COGN/NOT 1. _____ Agnostic 2. _____ Ratification 3. _____ Supplicate 4. _____ Incognito 5. _____ Connoisseur 6. _____ Inexplicable 7. _____ Proficient 8. _____ Explicit 9. _____ Faction 10. _____ Pliable 11. _____ Olfactory 12. _____ Complicity 13. _____ Cognizance

Match the twelve definitions below to the vocabulary words on the left a. Not made clear, understandable or intelligible b. Fully competent in any art, science or subject; skilled c. Fully and clearly expressed; clearly developed or formulated d. Someone believing that existence of God & the essential nature of things are unknowable e. With one's identity hidden, unknown or disguised f. A discerning judge of the best in any field g. Easily bent; flexible; easily influenced or persuaded h. Of or pertaining to the sense of smell i. Awareness or realization; notice j. A group or clique; party strife and intrigue k. Partnership or involvement in wrongdoing l. The confirmation by expressing consent, approval or formal sanction m. To make respectful and earnest entreaty; to pray humbly

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