diathrough, across

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Diagram

Picture drawn to explain an idea

On the test we had to draw a diagram to label the different muscles of the arm.

Diagnose

To identify a disease through symptoms.

Diagonal

A straight line through a figure from one corner to another corner.

Diagonal Line

Diaphanous

Transparent, capable of being seen through.

Diaphanous boat Diaphanous

piggy bank Diaphanous backpack

Diaphragm

A membrane that separates one thing from another, such as the chest cavity and the

abdominal cavity.

Per

through, across

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Perambulate

To walk through, over or around

The herd perambulated the area, crossing it several times in search of

food.

Percolate

To drip through a small opening or to filter a liquid

The tap water percolated through the water filter.

Perforate

To make holes in something

The perforated tickets were easy to tear apart.

Persistence

Continuing stubbornly without giving up; determination

His persistence in the soccer game paid off, he finally scored a goal!

Pervasive

Having the power to be spread or to pass through

The feeling of joy was pervasive, spreading throughout the whole group on the first day of summer break!