8. Repugnance. Literally, the state of being disposed to fight (strike) back (with the fist) [obsolete]. Opposition; aversion; dislike.
10. Temperance. State of being well timed (regular in habits) in eating, drinking, sleeping, exercising, etc.
ent = one who, that which.
| 1. ad her ent, stick | 6. in solv ent, loosen |
| 2. ante ced ent, go | 7. pre ced ent, go |
| 3. belliger ent, wage war | 8. op pon ent, place |
| 4. de pend ent, hang | 9. re pell ent, drive |
| 5. equi val ent, power | 10. tang ent, touch |
Note.—The meanings of the above prefixes have frequently been given. Combine the meaning of suffix, root, and prefix, adding other words when necessary, to make definitions. The only word in the list which can give any difficulty is number four, which is explained in the work of seventh year, sixth month, page 35.
ment = mind.
| 1. mental | 3. mention |
| 2. comments | 4. memento |
| 5. demented | |
1. One's mental powers are the powers of his mind, including intellect, feeling, and will.
2. One's comments on a topic generally reveal to some degree the state of his mind in regard to it.
3. The mention of a thing calls it to mind.