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43. crocodile \ SkrBkETdIl \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
44. penalty \ SpenFltG \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
45. thorax \ SthPrTaks \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
46. necessity \ nDSsesEZG \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
47. stamina \ SstamEnE \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
48. hydrant \ ShIdrEnt \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
49. navigator \ SnavEgCZEr \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
[This word is from an originally Greek word that passed into
Latin.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 539, column 2)
any of several thick-skinned long-bodied aquatic reptiles of
tropical and subtropical waters including certain voracious forms
that do not hesitate to attack humans.
The huge crocodile in the zoo is one that was caught by the late
Steve Irwin.
[This word is from Latin.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1668, column 3)
a disadvantage (as loss of yardage, time, or possession of the
ball) imposed for violation of the rules of a contest.
In ice hockey a penalty of two minutes off the ice is frequently
given to players who commit minor infractions of the rules.
[Originally Greek, this word went into Latin before becoming
English.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 2380, column 1)
the portion of an insect body that is the middle of the three chief
divisions.
The thorax of an insect consists of three segments, each having a
pair of legs.
[This word is from an originally Latin word that then became
French.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1511, column 1)
something that is essential.
Water is a basic necessity of life.
[This word is from Latin.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 2222, column 1)
strength or courage of conviction : staying power.
The elderly senator doubted that he had the stamina to
vigorously campaign for reelection.
[This word is from Greek.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1107, column 1)
a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be
drawn from the mains of waterworks—called also “fireplug.”
City workers affixed a metal rod with a red diamond vertically to
the hydrant so that fire fighters could find it in the snow.
[This word is from Latin.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1509, column 2)
an officer on a ship or aircraft responsible for conducting it from
one place to another.
The pilot turned to his navigator to verify the new compass
heading.
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