| Prefix | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| a an " |
without, not " |
amoral = without morals anarchy= without government anemia = lack of blood |
| ab abs |
away, from " |
abduct = take away absent = not here |
| ambi |
both |
ambiguous = two meanings; cartoon-1, cartoon-2, cartoon-3, cartoon-4 ambidextrous = both hands; cartoon-1 |
| ante |
before |
antebellum = before the war anteroom = entry way or foyer |
| anti |
against |
antiseptic = against germs, infection antiwar = against war |
| arch |
chief, head, first |
archbishop = chief bishop archrival = chief or prinicpal rival |
| bi |
two |
bicycle = cycle with two wheels biweekly. = every two weeks OR ............twice a.. week bimonthly = every two months OR ............twice a.. month biannual. = twice a.. year |
| circum |
around |
circumnavigate = sail around the world circumspect = careful, cautious |
| co, col, con |
together, with " |
combine = join with collaborate = plan with confer = talk with |
| de |
down, away |
defer = put off depart = go away |
| di |
two |
diverge = spreading in two directions divide = split into two |
| dia |
across |
diagonal = from one side to another diameter = across a circle |
| dis |
not, apart |
disappear = not appear distant = far apart from |
| e ex |
out of " |
emit = to send out expel = to throw out |
| extra " extro |
outside " " |
extraordinary = beyond the ordinary extraterrestrial = out of the world extrovert = outgoing person |
| in im |
not " |
imperfect = beyond the ordinary invalid = out of the world |
| inter |
between |
interfere = to come between without permission international = between nations |
| intra intro |
within " |
intramural = within walls of a building introspective = inward looking |
| micro |
small |
microbe = small organism microscopic = small |
| mis |
not, bad |
misaligned = badly aligned misjudge = bad or wrong opinion |
| mono |
one |
monarch = single ruler monopoly = single owner or controller |
| multi |
many |
multitude = a large number multinational = involving several countries OR individuals of several nationalities |
| neo |
new |
neonatal = newborn neophyte = beginner |
| non |
not |
nonhuman = not human nonsense = not make sense |
| ob op |
against " |
obstruct = be against and get in the way of oppose = be against |
| para |
beyond |
paragon = perfect example paranormal = something that is beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding |
| peri |
around |
perimeter = continuous line forming boundary around a closed geometrical figure periphery = the outer limits or edge |
| poly |
many |
polyglot = knowing or using many languages polygon = geometrical figure having many sides |
| post |
after |
posterior = further back in position; of or nearer the rear or hind end, especially of the body or a part of it. Ex. "the posterior part of the gut" postwar = after war |
| pre |
before |
preface = introduction to a book prejudice = preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience |
| prim |
first |
primary = of chief importance prime = of first importance, main |
| pro |
forward, in favor of |
promote = raise (someone) to a higher position or rank propose = put forward (an idea or plan) |
| re |
backward, again |
repeat = say something again return = come or go back to a place or person |
| se |
away, aside |
seclude = keep (someone) away from other people. secret = not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. |
| sub |
underline |
subway = an underground electric railroad. subzero = below zero on the Fahrenheit scale (–18 Celsius); very cold. |
| super |
above |
superior = higher in rank supermarket = a large self-service store selling foods and household goods. |
| trans |
across |
transcontinental= across continent transport = carry (people or goods) |
| ultra |
beyond, extreme |
ultramodern = incorporating ideas, styles, or techniques only recently developed or available. ultrasound = sound or other vibrations having an ultrasonic frequency, particularly as used in medical imaging. |
| un |
not |
unaware = having no knowledge of a situation or fact unknown = not known or familiar. |
| uni |
one |
uniform = not changing in form or character; remaining the same in all cases and at all times. united = joined together politically, for a common purpose, or by common feelings. |
| Suffix | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| able, ible |
capable of being done | |
| able | drinkable = (of a liquid) fit to drink; potable. | |
| " | washable = (especially of fabric or clothes) able to be washed without shrinkage or other damage. | |
| ible | comtemptible = deserving contempt; despicable. | |
| | ||
| acious, icious |
full, of | |
| acious | bodacious = excellent, admirable, or attractive. | |
| icious | malicious = characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm. cartoon-1, cartoon-2, cartoon-3, cartoon-4 | |
| | ||
| ation, ition |
that which is | |
| ation | conflagration = an extensive fire | |
| ition | position = a place where someone or something is located or has been put | |
| | ||
| esque | reminiscent of | |
| " | burlesque = an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody. | |
| " | grotesque = comically or repulsively ugly or distorted. cartoon-1, cartoon-2. Ex. "grotesque facial distortions". | |
| " | statuesque = (especially of a woman) attractively tall and dignified. | |
| " | picturesque = visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style. | |
| | ||
| cy | state of being | |
| " | lunacy = the state of being a lunatic; insanity (not in technical use). | |
| " | accuracy = the quality or state of being correct or precise. | |
| | ||
| fy | to make | |
| " | terrify = cause to feel extreme fear. | |
| " | sanctify = set apart as or declare holy; consecrate. | |
| | ||
| ism | belief | |
| " | extremism = the holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism. | |
| " | monotheism = the doctrine or belief that there is but one God | |
| | ||
| ist | one who does or believes | |
| " | artist = a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby. | |
| " | communist = a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism. Communism is a political and economic ideology that positions itself in opposition to liberal democracy and capitalism, advocating instead for a classless system in which the means of production are owned communally and private property is nonexistent or severely curtailed. | |
| | ||
| ity | state of being | |
| " | amiability = have an amiable disposition | |
| " | ability = possession of the means or skill to do something. | |
| | ||
| ize | make | |
| " | familiarize = give (someone) knowledge or understanding of something. | |
| " | realize = become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly. | |
| | ||
| ous | full of | |
| " | ridiculous = deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd. | |
| " | porous = (of a rock or other material) having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass. |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| a, an | not, without | |
| a | amoral | |
| " | atrophy | |
| " | asymmetrical | |
| an | anarchy | |
| " | anesthetic | |
| " | anonymity | |
| " | anomaly | |
| " | annul | |
| | ||
| ab | form, away, apart | |
| " | abdicate | |
| " | aberration | |
| " | abhor | |
| " | abject | |
| " | abjure | |
| " | ablution | |
| " | abnegate | |
| " | abnormal | |
| " | abortive | |
| " | abrogate | |
| " | abscond | |
| " | absolve | |
| " | abstemious | |
| " | abstruse | |
| " | avert | |
| | ||
| alt | high | |
| " | altitude = | |
| " | exalted = | |
| | ||
| alter, altr | other | |
| alter | alternating | |
| altr | altruism | |
| | ||
| am | love | |
| " | amity | |
| " | amorous | |
| | ||
| ann, enn | year | |
| ann | annual | |
| enn | perennial | |
| | ||
| anthrop | man | |
| " | anthropology | |
| " | anthropomorphic | |
| | ||
| apt, ept | fit | |
| apt | aptitude | |
| ept | inept | |
| | ||
| aqua | water | |
| " | aquatic | |
| " | aquaduct | |
| | ||
| aster | star | |
| " | asteroid | |
| " | astronomy | |
| | ||
| aud | hear, sound | |
| " | auditorium | |
| " | auditory | |
| | ||
| auto | one | |
| " | autocrat | |
| " | automatic | |
| " | autonomy = the right or condition of self-government. Ex. "Tatarstan demanded greater autonomy within the Russian Federation" cartoon |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| bell, belli | war | |
| bell | " | antibellum |
| belli | " | rebellion |
| " | " | bellicose |
| " | " | belligerent |
| | ||
| ben, bene | good | - |
| ben bene " " |
" " " " |
benign benefactor beneficent benevolent |
| bi " " " " |
two " " " " |
bicycle bilateral bilingual biped bisect |
| biblio " " |
book " " |
bible bibliography bibliophile |
| bio " " " " |
life " " " " |
amphibious biography biology macrobiotics symbiotic |
| | ||
| burs | money, purse | bursar |
| " | " | disburse |
| " | " | reimburse |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| de " " " " " |
down, out, apart " " " " " |
debilitate declivity decry demur deride desist |
| dec " " " |
ten, tenth " " " |
decade decathalon decimal decimate |
| dem " " " demo " " |
people " " " " " " |
demagogue endemic epidemic pandemic democracy democrat demographics |
| derm " |
skin " |
dermatologist epidermis |
| di, diurn " " |
xx " " |
diary diurnal quotidian |
| dia " " |
across " " |
diagonal diatribe diaphanous |
| dic dict " " " " " |
say " " " " " " |
abdicate diction dictum indict interdict predict verdict |
| dis " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " dif " " di " |
not, apart, away " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " |
disaffected disband disbar disburse discern discordant discredit discursive disheveled disparage disparate dispassionate dispirit dissemble disseminate dissension dissipate dissonant dissuade distendxx differentiate diffidence diffuse digress divert |
| doc doct " |
teach " " |
docile doctrine doctrinaire |
| dol " " " |
pain " " " |
condolence doleful dolorous indolent |
| duc " duct " " " " |
lead " " " " " " |
induce seduce conduct conductor duct induct viaduct |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| ego " " |
self " " |
ego egoist egocentric |
| en " " " " " " em " " " |
in, into " " " " " " in, into " " " |
enter entice encumber endemic ensconce enthrall entreat embellish embezzle embroil empathy |
| err " " |
wander " " |
aberration erratic errant |
| eu " " " " |
good, pleasant " " " " |
eulogy euphemism euphoria eurythmics euthanasia |
| ex, e ex " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " e " " " " " |
out, out of out, out of " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " out, out of " " " " " |
- exit exacerbate excerpt excommunicate exculpate execrable exhume exonerate exorbitant exorcise expatriate expedient expiate expunge expurgate extenuate extort extremity extricate extrinsic exult evoke evict evince elicit egress egregious |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| fac, fic, fect, fy fac " " " fic " " fect " " fy " " " fea |
make, do make, do " " " make, do " " make, do " " make, do " " " make, do |
- factory facility benefactor malefactor fiction fictive beneficent affect confection fectory mangnify unify rectify vilify feasible |
| fal, fals " fals |
deceive " " |
infallible fallacious false |
| ferv " " " " " |
boil " " " " " |
effervescent fervent fervid xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx |
| fid " " " |
truth, belief " " " |
confidence diffidence fidelity perfidy |
| fin " " " " " |
end " " " " " |
finish infinite xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx |
| flect " " " " " |
bend " " " " " |
flexible inflection xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx |
| flu, flux " " " " flux |
flow " " " " " |
affluent confluence effluvia fluent superfluous flux |
| fore " " |
before " " |
foreboding forecast forestall |
| frac " " " " frag " |
break " " " " " " |
diffract fractious fracture infraction refract fragile fragment |
| fus " " " " " |
pour " " " " " |
diffuse effusive infusion profuse xxxx xxxx |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| gen " " " " " " " " " |
birth, class, kin " " " " " " " " " |
congenital engender gender general generation heterogenous homogenous ingenious progenitor progeny |
| grad " " " " " " gress " " " " " |
go " " " " " " " " " " " " |
centigrade degrade gradion gradient gradual graduate retrograde congress digress ingress progress regress transgress |
| gram " graph " " " " |
writing " writing " " " " |
epigram gramer autograph bibliography biography epigraph pictograph |
| grat " " " " " " |
pleasing " " " " " " |
congratulate grateful gratitude gratis gratuitous gratuity ingrate |
| grav " " grieve " " |
heavy " " heavy " " |
aggravate grave gravity grieve aggrieve grievous |
| greg " " " " |
crowd, flock " " " " |
aggregate congregate egregious gregarious segregate |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| habit, hibit " " hibit |
have, hold " " have, hold |
habit cohabit habitat inhibit |
| hap " " " |
by chance " " " |
happen haphazard hapless mishap |
| helio, heli " " " heli |
sun " " " " |
helio heliocentric heliotrope helion helium |
| hetero " " |
other " " |
heterosexual heterogeneous heterodox |
| hol " " |
whole " " |
holocaust catholic holistic |
| homo " " " |
same " " " |
homosexual homogenize homogeneous homonym |
| homo " " |
man " " |
homosapiens homicide bonhomie |
| hydr " " |
water " " |
hydrant hydrate dehydration |
| hyper " " |
too much, excess " " |
hyperactive hyperbole hyperventilate |
| hypo " " " " |
too little, under " " " " |
hypochondria hypodermic hypothermia hypothesis hypothetical |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| ject, jet " " " " jet |
throw " " " " throw |
abject eject interject projectile trajectory jettison |
| jour " " |
day " " |
adjourn journal sojourn |
| jud " " " |
judge " " " |
adjudicate judge judicious prejudice |
| junct, jug " " jug " |
join " " join " |
adjunct injunction junction conjugal subjugate |
| jur " " " " " |
swear, law " " " " " |
abjure adjure conjure jurisprudence jury perjure |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
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| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| lat | side | |
| bilateral | ||
| collateral | ||
| latlateral | ||
| quadrilateral | ||
| unilateral | ||
| | ||
| lav, lau, lu |
wash | |
| lav | lavatory | |
| lau | laundry | |
| lu | ablution | |
| anteluvian | ||
| | ||
| leg, lec, lex |
read, speak | |
| legible | ||
| lecture | ||
| lexicon | ||
| | ||
| lat | side | |
| bilateral | ||
| collateral | ||
| latlateral | ||
| quadrilateral | ||
| unilateral | ||
| | ||
| lev | light | |
| elevate | ||
| levitate | ||
| levity | ||
| alleviate | ||
| | ||
| liber | free | |
| liberty | ||
| liberal | ||
| libertarian | ||
| libertine | ||
| | ||
| lig, lect |
choose, gather | |
| lig | eligible | |
| lect | elect | |
| " | select | |
| | ||
| lig, li, ly |
bind | |
| ligament | ||
| oblige | ||
| religion | ||
| liable | ||
| liason | ||
| lien | ||
| ally | ||
| | ||
| ling, lang |
tongue | |
| ling | bilingual | |
| " | lingo | |
| " | linguistics | |
| lang | language | |
| | ||
| liter | letter | |
| literate | ||
| alliteration | ||
| literal | ||
| | ||
| lith | stone | |
| monolith | ||
| lithograph | ||
| megalith | ||
| | ||
| locut, loqu , loc , log |
talk | |
| locut | elocution | |
| loqu | loquacious | |
| " | colloquial | |
| " | colloquy | |
| " | soliloquy | |
| loc | circumlocution | |
| " | interlocutor | |
| log | dialogue | |
| " | eulogy | |
| " | monologue | |
| " | neologism | |
| " | philology | |
| | ||
| luc, lum |
light | |
| luc | elucidate | |
| " | lucid | |
| " | pellucid | |
| " | translucent | |
| lum | illuminate | |
| | ||
| lud, lus |
play | |
| lud | allude | |
| " | ludicrious | |
| lus | allusion = an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. Ex. "an allusion to Shakespeare" | |
| " | delusion = an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder. Ex. "the delusion of being watched" | |
| " | illusory = based on illusion; not real. Ex. "she knew the safety of her room was illusory" | |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| macro | great | |
| macrocosm = the whole of a complex structure, especially the world or the universe, contrasted with a small or representative part of it. Ex. "according to scientists, there are millions of planets in the macrocosm referred to as the universe." | ||
| macrobiotics = the use or theory of a macrobiotic diet. | ||
| | ||
| mag, maj, mas, max |
large,great | |
| mag | magnanimous = generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person. Ex. "she should be magnanimous in victory" | |
| " | magnate = a wealthy and influential person, especially in business. Ex. "a media magnate" | |
| " | magnificent = 1. impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking. Ex. "a dramatic landscape of magnificent mountains" 2. very good; excellent. Ex. "she paid tribute to their magnificent efforts" | |
| " | magnify = 1. make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope. Ex. "the camera's zoom mode can magnify a certain area if required" 2. ARCHAIC extol; glorify. Ex. "praise the Lord and magnify Him" | |
| " | magnitude = 1. the great size or extent of something. Ex. "they may feel discouraged at the magnitude of the task before them" 2. size. Ex. "electorates of less than average magnitude" | |
| maj | majesty = 1. impressive stateliness, dignity, or beauty. Ex. "experience the majesty of the Rockies" 2. royal power. Ex. "the majesty of the royal household" | |
| mas | master = adjective 1. having or showing very great skill or proficiency. Ex. "a heart-warming story from a master storyteller" 2. main; principal. Ex. "the apartment's master bathroom has a free-standing oval bathtub" verb 1. acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment, technique, or art). Ex. "I never mastered Latin" 2. gain control of; overcome. Ex. "I managed to master my fears" | |
| max | maximum = adjective as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted. Ex. "the vehicle's maximum speed" noun the greatest or highest amount possible or attained. Ex. "the school takes a maximum of 32 students" adverb at the most. Ex. "it has a length of 4 feet maximum" | |
| | ||
| mal | bad | |
| " | malicious | |
| " | malodorous | |
| " | malady | |
| " | maladroit | |
| " | malevolent | |
| | ||
| man | hand | |
| " | manual | |
| " | manuscript | |
| " | emancipate | |
| " | manifest | |
| | ||
| mar | sea | |
| " | marine | |
| " | submarine | |
| | ||
| mater, matr |
mother | |
| mater | material | |
| " | maternal | |
| " | maternity | |
| matr | matriarch | |
| " | matricide | |
| " | matrilineal | |
| " | matron | |
| " | matter | |
| | ||
| medi | middle | |
| " | intermediary | |
| " | medieval | |
| " | mediate | |
| | ||
| mega | great | |
| megalith | ||
| megalomania | ||
| megaphone | ||
| megaton | ||
| | ||
| memor, memen |
mindful, remembering | |
| memor | memoir | |
| " | memory | |
| " | memorabilia | |
| memen | memento | |
| | ||
| meter, metr, mens |
measure | |
| " | meter | |
| " | thermometer | |
| " | perimeter | |
| metr | metronome | |
| mens | comensurate | |
| | ||
| micro | small | |
| microbe | ||
| microcosm | ||
| microorganism | ||
| microscope | ||
| | ||
| mis | wrong, bad, hate | |
| " | misanthrope | |
| " | misapprehension | |
| " | misconstrue | |
| " | mishap | |
| " | misnomer | |
| " | misunderstand | |
| | ||
| mit, miss |
send | |
| mit | emit | |
| " | remit | |
| " | transmit | |
| miss | missionary | |
| " | missive | |
| | ||
| moll | soft | |
| " | emmollient | |
| " | mollify | |
| " | mollusk | |
| | ||
| mon, monit |
warn | |
| mon | admonish | |
| monit | monitor | |
| " | premonition | |
| | ||
| mono | one | |
| monochrome | ||
| monogamy | ||
| monolith | ||
| monologue | ||
| monotonous | ||
| | ||
| mor | die | |
| " | immortal | |
| " | morgue | |
| " | moral | |
| " | mores | |
| " | morose | |
| | ||
| mor, mort |
dead | |
| mor | amortize | |
| " | morbid | |
| " | moribund | |
| mort | mortal | |
| | ||
| morph | shape | |
| " | amorphous | |
| " | anthropomorphic | |
| " | metamorphosis | |
| " | morphology | |
| | ||
| mov, mob, mom, mot | move | |
| " | remove | |
| " | mobile | |
| " | momentum | |
| " | momentous | |
| " | motion | |
| | ||
| mut | change | |
| " | commute | |
| " | immutable | |
| " | mutability | |
| " | mutate |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| nat, nasc |
born | |
| nat | cognate | |
| " | innat | |
| " | natal | |
| " | native | |
| " | nativity | |
| " | neonate | |
| nasc | renaissance | |
| " | nascent | |
| " | nasc | |
| | ||
| nov | new | |
| " | novelty | |
| " | novice | |
| | ||
| nau, nav |
ship, sailor | |
| " | nauseous | |
| " | nautical | |
| nav | circumnavigate | |
| " | navy | |
| | ||
| neg | not, deny | |
| " | negative | |
| " | abnegate | |
| " | renege | |
| | ||
| neo | new | |
| " | neocalssical | |
| " | neophyte | |
| " | neologism | |
| " | neonate | |
| | ||
| nihil | none, nothing | |
| " | annihilation | |
| " | nihilism | |
| | ||
| nom, nym |
name | |
| nom | nominate | |
| " | nomenclature | |
| " | nominal | |
| " | cognomen | |
| " | misnomer | |
| " | ignominious | |
| nym | antonym | |
| " | homonym | |
| " | pseudonym | |
| " | synonym | |
| " | anonym | |
| | ||
| nox, nic, nec, noc |
harm | |
| nox | obnox | |
| " | noxious | |
| nec | internecine | |
| nic | pernicious | |
| noc | innocous | |
| | ||
| numer | number | |
| " | numeral | |
| " | numerous | |
| " | innumerable | |
| " | enumerate |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| ob | against | |
| " | obdurate | |
| " | obfuscate | |
| " | obnoxious | |
| " | obsequious | |
| " | obstinate | |
| " | obstreperous | |
| " | obstruct | |
| " | obtrusive | |
| | ||
| omni | all, many | |
| " | omniparient | |
| " | omnipatient | |
| " | omnipotence | |
| " | omnipotents | |
| " | omnipresent | |
| " | omniscience | |
| " | omnivorous | |
| | ||
| oner | burden | |
| onerous | ||
| onus | ||
| exonerate | ||
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| oper | work oper | |
| " | cooperate | |
| " | inoperable |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
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| pac | peace | |
| " | pacify | |
| " | pacific | |
| " | pacifist | |
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| palp | feel | |
| " | palpable | |
| " | palpitation | |
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| pan | all | |
| " | panorama | |
| " | panacea | |
| " | panegyric | |
| " | pandemic | |
| " | panoply | |
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| pater, patr | father | |
| pater | paternal | |
| " | paternity | |
| patr | patriot | |
| " | compatriot | |
| " | expatriot | |
| " | patrimony | |
| " | patricide | |
| " | patrician | |
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| path, pass |
feel, suffer | |
| path | sympathy | |
| " | sympathetic | |
| " | antipathy | |
| " | empathy | |
| " | apathy | |
| " | pathetic | |
| " | pathos | |
| pass | impassioned | |
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| pec | money | |
| " | pecuniary | |
| " | impecunious | |
| " | peculation | |
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| ped, pod |
foot | |
| ped | pedestal | |
| " | pedestrian | |
| " | pediment | |
| " | expedient | |
| " | biped | |
| " | quadruped | |
| pod | podiatrist | |
| " | tripod | |
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| ped | child | |
| " | pedagogue | |
| " | pediatrician | |
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| pel, pulse |
drive | |
| pel | compel | |
| " | compelling | |
| " | expel | |
| " | propel | |
| " | repel | |
| " | compulsion | |
| ' | repulse | |
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| pec | money | |
| " | pecuniary | |
| " | impecunious | |
| " | peculation | |
| pend, pens |
hang | |
| pend | pendant | |
| " | pendulous | |
| " | compendium | |
| pens | suspense | |
| " | propensity | |
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| per | through, by, for, throughout | |
| " | perambulator | |
| " | percipient | |
| " | perfunctory | |
| " | permeable | |
| " | perspicacious | |
| " | pertinacious | |
| " | perturbation | |
| " | perusal | |
| " | perennial | |
| " | peregrinate | |
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| per | against, destruction | |
| " | perfidious | |
| " | pernicious | |
| " | perjure | |
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| peri | around | |
| " | perimeter | |
| " | periphery | |
| " | perihelion | |
| " | peripatetic | |
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| pet | seek, go forward | |
| " | petition | |
| " | impetous | |
| " | impetuous | |
| " | petulant | |
| " | centripet | |
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| phil | love | |
| " | philosopher | |
| " | philanderer | |
| " | philanthropy | |
| " | bibliophile | |
| " | philology | |
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| phob | fear | |
| " | phobia , | |
| " | acrophobia , cartoon-1, cartoon-2 | |
| " | claustrophobia , cartoon-1 | |
| " | xenophobia , cartoon-1 | |
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| phon | sound | |
| " | phonograph | |
| " | megaphone | |
| " | euphony | |
| " | phonetics | |
| " | phonics | |
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| plac | calm, please | |
| " | placate | |
| " | implac | |
| " | placid | |
| " | complacent | |
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| pon, pos |
put, place | |
| pon | postpone | |
| " | proponent | |
| " | exponent | |
| pos | preposition | |
| " | posit | |
| " | interpose | |
| " | justaposition | |
| " | depose | |
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| port | carry | |
| " | transport | |
| " | portable | |
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| pot | drink | |
| " | potion | |
| " | potable | |
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| pot | power | |
| " | potential = adjective - having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. Ex. "a two-pronged campaign to woo potential customers" noun - latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. Ex. "a young broadcaster with great potential" | |
| " | potent = having great power, influence, or effect. Ex. "thrones were potent symbols of authority" | |
| " | impotent = 1. unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless. Ex. "he was seized with an impotent anger" 2. (of a man) abnormally unable to achieve a sexual erection. Ex. "he was on medication which had made him impotent" | |
| " | potentate | |
| " | omnipotence | |
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| pre | before | |
| " | potential | |
| " | precipitate | |
| " | preclude | |
| " | precocious | |
| " | precursor | |
| " | predilection | |
| " | predisposition | |
| " | preponderance | |
| " | prepossessing | |
| " | presage | |
| " | prepossessing | |
| " | prescient | |
| " | prejudice | |
| " | predict | |
| " | premonition | |
| " | preposition | |
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| prim, pri | first | |
| prim | prime | |
| " | primary | |
| " | primal | |
| " | primeval | |
| " | primordial | |
| pri | pristine | |
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| pro | ahead, forth | |
| " | proceed | |
| " | proclivity | |
| " | procrastinator | |
| " | profane | |
| " | profuse | |
| " | progenitor | |
| " | progeny | |
| " | prognosis | |
| " | prologue | |
| " | promontory | |
| " | propel | |
| " | proponent | |
| " | propose | |
| " | proscribe | |
| " | protestation | |
| " | provoke | |
| proto | first | |
| " | prototype | |
| " | protagonist | |
| " | protocol | |
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| prox, prop |
near | |
| " | approximate | |
| " | proximity | |
| " | propinquity | |
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| pseudo | false | |
| " | pseudoscience | |
| " | pseudonym | |
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| pyr | mind | |
| " | psyche | |
| " | psychologist | |
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| pyr | fire | |
| " | pyre | |
| " | pyrotechnics | |
| " | pyromania |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
| quad, quar, quat |
four | |
| quad | quadrilateral | |
| " | quadrant | |
| " | quadruped | |
| quar | quarter | |
| " | quarantine | |
| quat | quatenary | |
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| ques, quer, quis, quir |
question | |
| ques | quest | |
| " | inquest | |
| quer | query | |
| " | querulous | |
| quis | inquisition | |
| " | inquisitive | |
| quir | inquire | |
| " | inquiry | |
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| quie | quite | |
| disquiet | ||
| " | acquiesce | |
| " | quiescent | |
| " | requiem | |
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| quint, quin |
five | |
| quintuplets | ||
| " | quintessence |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
| radi, rami | branch | |
| " | radius | |
| " | radiate | |
| " | radiant | |
| " | eradicate | |
| " | ramification | |
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| rect, reg |
straight, rule | |
| rect | rectangle | |
| " | rectitude | |
| " | rectify | |
| reg | regular | |
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| reg | king, rule | |
| " | regal | |
| " | regent | |
| " | interregnum | |
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| retro | backward | |
| retrospective | ||
| " | retroactive | |
| " | retrograde | |
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| rid, ris |
laugh | |
| rid | ridiculus | |
| " | deride | |
| ris | derision | |
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| rog | ask | |
| " | interrogate | |
| " | derogatory | |
| " | abrogatory | |
| " | arrogate | |
| " | arrogant | |
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| rud | rough,crude | |
| " | rude | |
| " | rudimentary | |
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| rupt | break | |
| " | corrupt | |
| " | disrupt | |
| " | interrupt | |
| " | rupture | |
| " | erupt |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
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| sacr, sanct |
holy | |
| sacr | sacred | |
| " | transscribe | |
| " | sacrilege | |
| " | consecrate | |
| sanct | sanctify | |
| " | sanction | |
| " | sacrosanct | |
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| sci | know | |
| " | conscious | |
| " | science | |
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| scrib, script, scriv |
write | |
| scrib | scribble | |
| " | scribe | |
| " | ascribe | |
| " | circumscribe | |
| " | inscribe | |
| " | proscribe | |
| " | transscribe | |
| script | script | |
| " | manuscript | |
| scriv | scrivner | |
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| se | apart, away | |
| " | segregate | |
| " | segregate | |
| " | secede | |
| " | sedition | |
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| sec, sect, seg |
cut | |
| sec | secant | |
| sect | bisect | |
| " | disect | |
| " | intersect | |
| " | section | |
| " | sector | |
| seg | segment | |
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| sed, sid |
sit | |
| sed | sedate | |
| " | sedentary | |
| " | supersede | |
| sid | assiduous | |
| " | insidious | |
| " | reside | |
| " | residence | |
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| sem | seed, sow | |
| " | disseminate | |
| " | seminal | |
| " | seminar | |
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| sen | old | |
| " | senior | |
| " | senile | |
| " | senescent | |
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| sent, sens |
feel, think | |
| sent | sentiment | |
| " | sentient | |
| " | assent | |
| sens | consens | |
| " | nonsense | |
| " | sensual | |
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| sequ, secu |
follow | |
| sequ | consequence | |
| " | nonsequitur | |
| " | obsequious | |
| " | obsequy | |
| " | sequel | |
| " | sequence | |
| " | subsequent | |
| secu | consecutive | |
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| sign | mark, sign | |
| " | signal | |
| " | designation | |
| " | assignation | |
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| sim, sem |
similar, same | |
| sim | similar | |
| " | verisimilitude | |
| sem | dissemble | |
| " | semblance | |
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| sin | curve | |
| " | sine curve | |
| " | sinuous | |
| " | insinuate | |
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| sol | sun | |
| " | solar | |
| " | parasol | |
| " | solarium | |
| " | solstice | |
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| sol | alone | |
| " | solo = done by one person alone; unaccompanied. Ex. "he released his second solo album" | |
| " | solitude = the state or situation of being alone. Ex. "she savored her few hours of freedom and solitude" | |
| " | soliloquy = an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play. Ex. "Edmund ends the scene as he had begun it, with a soliloquy" | |
| " | solipsism = Solipsism is the theory that only the self is real and that the self cannot be aware of anything else except itself. Similar or Synonyms: self-absorbed, self-pitying, nihilistic, narcissistic, self-regarding and misanthropic. | |
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| somn | sleep | |
| " | insomnia = habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep. | |
| " | somnolent = sleepy; drowsy. | |
| " | somnambulist = an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (as walking) are performed. | |
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| son | sound | |
| " | assonance = in poetry, the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible (e.g., penitence, reticence ). Ex. "the use of assonance throughout the poem creates the sound of despair" | |
| " | consonance = agreement or compatibility between opinions or actions. Ex. "consonance between conservation measures and existing agricultural practice" | |
| " | dissonance = - lack of harmony among musical notes. "an unusual degree of dissonance for such choral styles" -a tension or clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious or unsuitable elements. "dissonance between campaign rhetoric and personal behavior" | |
| " | resonate = produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound. Ex. "the sound of the siren resonated across the harbor" | |
| " | sonic = denoting, relating to, or of the nature of sound or sound waves. Ex. "the whales emit sonic pulse systems" | |
| " | sonorous = (of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep and full. Ex. "he read aloud with a sonorous and musical voice" | |
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| soph | wisdom | |
| " | philosophpher = a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline. | |
| " | sophisticated = 1. having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture. Ex. "a chic, sophisticated woman" 2. (of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity. Ex. "highly sophisticated computer systems" | |
| " | sophistry = the use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving. Ex. "trying to argue that I had benefited in any way from the disaster was pure sophistry" | |
| " | sophomoric = relating to or characteristic of a sophomore. Ex. "my sophomoric years" | |
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| spec, spic | see, look | |
| spec | circumspect = wary and unwilling to take risks. Ex. "the officials were very circumspect in their statements" | |
| " | perspective = a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Ex. "most guidebook history is written from the editor's perspective" | |
| " | retrospective = adjective - looking back on or dealing with past events or situations. Ex. "our survey was retrospective" noun - an exhibition or compilation showing the development of the work of a particular artist over a period of time. Ex. "a Georgia O'Keeffe retrospective" | |
| " | spectacle = a visually striking performance or display. Ex. "the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle" | |
| " | spectator = a person who watches at a show, game, or other event. Ex. "around fifteen thousand spectators came to watch the thrills and spills" | |
| spic | perspicacious = having a ready insight into and understanding of things. Ex. "it offers quite a few facts to the perspicacious reporter" | |
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| sper | hope | |
| " | desperate = feeling, showing, or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. Ex. "a desperate sadness enveloped Ruth" | |
| " | prosper = - succeed in material terms; be financially successful. Ex ."his business prospered" - flourish physically; grow strong and healthy. Ex. "areas where gray squirrels cannot prosper" | |
| " | prosperous = successful in material terms; flourishing financially. Ex. "prosperous middle-class professionals" | |
| " | despair = the complete loss or absence of hope. Ex. "in despair, I hit the bottle" | |
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| spers, spar |
scatter | |
| spers | disperse = verb - distribute or spread over a wide area. "storms can disperse seeds via high altitudes" adjective CHEMISTRY - denoting a phase dispersed in another phase, as in a colloid. Ex. "emulsions should be examined after storage for droplet size of the disperse phase" | |
| " | aspersion = an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. Ex. "I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you" | |
| spar | sparse = thinly dispersed or scattered. Ex. "areas of sparse population" | |
| " | disparate = essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison. Ex. "they inhabit disparate worlds of thought" | |
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| spir | breathe | |
| " | aspire = direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something. Ex. "we never thought that we might aspire to those heights" | |
| " | respire = breathe. Ex. "he lay back, respiring deeply" | |
| " | inspire = 1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. Ex. "his passion for romantic literature inspired him to begin writing" 2. breathe in (air); inhale. Ex. "they can expand their lungs and inspire enough gas to satisfy oxygen requirements" | |
| " | spiritual = 1. relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Ex. "I'm responsible for his spiritual welfare" 2. relating to religion or religious belief. Ex. "the tribe's spiritual leader" | |
| " | transpire = 1. occur; happen. Ex. "I'm going to find out exactly what transpired" 2. BOTANY (of a plant or leaf) give off water vapor through the stomata. | |
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| strict, string | bind | |
| strict | strict = demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed. Ex. "my father was very strict" | |
| " | stricture = 1. a restriction on a person or activity. "religious strictures on everyday life" 2. a sternly critical or censorious remark or instruction. Ex. "his strictures on their lack of civic virtue" | |
| " | constrict = make narrower, especially by encircling pressure. Ex. "chemicals that constrict the blood vessels" | |
| string | stringent = (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting. Ex. "California's air pollution guidelines are stringent" | |
| " | astringent = 1. causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues. Ex. "an astringent skin lotion" 2. (of taste or smell) slightly acidic or bitter. Ex. "fresh blackcurrants have a rather astringent flavor" | |
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| struct, stru |
build | |
| struct | structure = noun - the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. Ex. "flint is extremely hard, like diamond, which has a similar structure" verb - construct or arrange according to a plan; give a pattern or organization to. Ex. "the game is structured so that there are five ways to win" | |
| " | obstruct = block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of. Ex. "she was obstructing the entrance" | |
| stru | construe = interpret (a word or action) in a particular way. Ex. "his words could hardly be construed as an apology" | |
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| sub | under | |
| " | subconscious = of or concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings. Ex. "my subconscious fear" | |
| " | subjugate = bring under domination or control, especially by conquest. Ex. "the invaders had soon subjugated most of the native population" | |
| " | subliminal = (of a stimulus or mental process) below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it. | |
| " | subpoena = noun - a writ ordering a person to attend a court. Ex. "a subpoena may be issued to compel their attendance" verb - summon (someone) with a subpoena. Ex. "the Queen is above the law and cannot be subpoenaed" | |
| " | subsequent = coming after something in time; following. Ex. "the theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906" | |
| " | subterranean = - existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface. Ex. "the terrors and hazards of subterranean exploration" - secret; concealed. Ex. "the subterranean world of the behind-the-scenes television powerbrokers" | |
| " | subvert = undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). | |
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| summ | highest | |
| " | summit = noun 1. the highest point of a hill or mountain. Ex. "she climbed back up the path toward the summit" 2. a meeting between heads of government. Ex. "a summit conference" verb reach the summit of (a mountain or hill). "in 2013, 658 climbers summited Everest" | |
| " | summary = noun a brief statement or account of the main points of something. Ex. "a summary of Chapter Three" adjective 1. dispensing with needless details or formalities; brief. "summary financial statements" 2. LAW (of a judicial process) conducted without the customary legal formalities. Ex. "summary arrest" | |
| " | consummate = verb make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse. Ex. "they did not consummate their marriage until months after it took place" adjective showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect. Ex. "she dressed with consummate elegance" | |
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| super, sur | above | |
| " | superannuated | |
| " | supercede or supersede = take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant. Ex. "the older models have now been superseded" | |
| " | supercilious = behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others. Ex. "a supercilious lady's maid" | |
| " | superfluous = unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Ex. "the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information" | |
| " | supervise = observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity). Ex. "the sergeant left to supervise the loading of the trucks" | |
| sur | insurmountable = too great to be overcome. Ex. "an insurmountable problem" | |
| " | surfeit = an excessive amount of something. Ex. "a surfeit of food and drink" | |
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| surge, surrect |
rise | |
| surge | surge = a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide. Ex. "flooding caused by tidal surges" | |
| " | resurgent = increasing or reviving after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence. Ex. "the nation's resurgent economy" | |
| " | insurgent = a rebel or revolutionary. Ex. "an attack by armed insurgents" | |
| surrect | insurrection = a violent uprising against an authority or government. Ex. "the insurrection was savagely put down" | |
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| syn, sym |
together | |
| syn | syncopation = a temporary displacement of the regular metrical accent in music caused typically by stressing the weak beat. | |
| " | synonym = - similar words - one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses. | |
| " | synopsis = a brief summary or general survey of something. Ex. "a synopsis of the accident" | |
| " | synthesis = 1. the combination of ideas to form a theory or system. Ex. "the synthesis of intellect and emotion in his work" 2. the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials. Ex. "the synthesis of methanol from carbon monoxide and hydrogen" | |
| sym | sympathy = feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune. Ex. "they had great sympathy for the flood victims" | |
| " | symposium = a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject. | |
| " | symbiosys = interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both. |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), | |
|---|---|---|
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| tacit, tic |
silent | |
| tacit | tacit = understood or implied without being stated. Ex. "your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement" | |
| " | taciturn = (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Ex. "after such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose" | |
| tic | reticent = not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Ex. "she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs" | |
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| tact, tag, tang | touch | |
| tact | tact = adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. Ex. "the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration" | |
| " | tactile = - of or connected with the sense of touch. Ex. "vocal and visual signals become less important as tactile signals intensify" - perceptible by touch or apparently so; tangible. Ex. "she had a distinct, almost tactile memory" - designed to be perceived by touch. Ex. "tactile exhibitions help blind people enjoy the magic of sculpture" | |
| tag | contagious = 1. (of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact. Ex. "a contagious infection" 2. (of an emotion, feeling, or attitude) likely to spread to and affect others. Ex. "her enthusiasm is contagious" | |
| tang | tangent = 1. a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point, but if extended does not cross it at that point. 2. a completely different line of thought or action. Ex. "he quickly went off on a tangent about wrestling" | |
| " | tangential = relating to or along a tangent. Ex. "a tangential line" | |
| " | tangible = adjective - perceptible by touch. Ex. "the atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible" noun - a thing that is perceptible by touch. Ex. "these are the only tangibles upon which an assessment can be made" | |
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| tempor | time | |
| " | contemporaneous = existing or occurring in the same period of time. "Pythagoras was contemporaneous with Buddha" | |
| " | temporary = adjective - lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent. Ex. "a temporary job" noun - a person employed on a temporary basis, typically an office worker who finds employment through an agency. Ex. "to gain flexibility, companies are bringing in temporaries or contracting out work" | |
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| ten, tin, tain | hold or twist | |
| ten | detention = - the action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody, especially as a political prisoner. Ex. "one of the effects of police detention is isolation from friends and family" - the punishment of being kept in school after hours. Ex. "he has made students fear after-school detention" | |
| " | tenable = 1. able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. Ex. "such a simplistic approach is no longer tenable" 2. (of an office, position, scholarship, etc.) able to be held or used. Ex. "the post is tenable for three years" | |
| " | tenacious = tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely. Ex. "a tenacious grip" | |
| tin | pertinacious = holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action. Ex. "he worked with a pertinacious resistance to interruptions" | |
| " | retinue = a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person. Ex. "the rock star's retinue of security guards and personal cooks" | |
| tain | retain = 1. continue to have (something); keep possession of. Ex. "built in 1830, the house retains many of its original features" 2. absorb and continue to hold (a substance). Ex. "limestone is known to retain water" | |
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| tencd, tens, tent | stretch | |
| tend | intend = 1. have (a course of action) as one's purpose or objective; plan. Ex. "the company intends to cut about 4,500 jobs" 2. design or destine (someone or something) for a particular purpose or end. Ex. "this one-roomed cottage was intended to accommodate a family" | |
| " | distend = swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside. Ex. "the abdomen distended rapidly" | |
| tens | tension = 1. the state of being stretched tight. Ex. "the parachute keeps the cable under tension as it drops" 2. mental or emotional strain. Ex. "a mind that is affected by stress or tension cannot think as clearly" | |
| " | tensile = 1. relating to tension. Ex. "a tensile force" 2. capable of being drawn out or stretched. Ex. "a tensile steel rod" | |
| " | ostensible = stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Ex. "the delay may have a deeper cause than the ostensible reason" | |
| tent | contentious = causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. Ex. "a contentious issue" | |
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| term | end = stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Ex. "the delay may have a deeper cause than the ostensible reason" | |
| " | terminal = adjective 1. of, forming, or situated at the end or extremity of something. Ex. "a terminal date" 2. (of a disease) predicted to lead to death, especially slowly; incurable. Ex. "terminal cancer" noun 1. the end of a railroad or other transport route, or a station at such a point. Ex. "a freight terminal" 2. a point of connection for closing an electric circuit. Ex. "battery terminals" | |
| " | terminus = 1. a final point in space or time; an end or extremity. Ex. "the exhibition's terminus is 1962" 2. BRITISH the end of a railroad or other transportation route, or a station at such a point; a terminal. | |
| " | terminate = - bring to an end. Ex. "he was advised to terminate the contract" - (of a thing) have its end at (a specified place) or of (a specified form). Ex. "the chain terminated in an iron ball covered with spikes" - (of a train, bus, or boat service) end its journey. Ex. "the train will terminate at Stratford" | |
| " | interminable = endless (often used hyperbolically). Ex. "we got bogged down in interminable discussions" | |
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| terr | earth, land | |
| " | terrain = a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features. Ex. "they were delayed by rough terrain" | |
| " | terrestrial = of, on, or relating to the earth. Ex. "increased ultraviolet radiation may disrupt terrestrial ecosystems" | |
| " | extraterrestrial = of or from outside the earth or its atmosphere. Ex. "searches for extraterrestrial intelligence" | |
| " | subterranean = - existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface. Ex. "the terrors and hazards of subterranean exploration" -secret; concealed. Ex. "the subterranean world of the behind-the-scenes television powerbrokers" | |
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| test | witness | |
| " | testify = give evidence as a witness in a law court. Ex. "he testified against his own commander" | |
| " | attest = - provide or serve as clear evidence of. Ex. "his status is attested by his recent promotion" - declare that something exists or is the case. Ex. "I can attest to his tremendous energy" - be a witness to; certify formally. Ex. "the witnesses must attest and sign the will in the testator's presence" | |
| " | testimonial = a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications. (in sports) a game or event held in honor of a player, who typically receives part of the income generated. Ex. "the Yankees held a testimonial day for Gehrig" | |
| " | testament = 1. a person's will, especially the part relating to personal property. Ex. "father's will and testament" 2. something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality. Ex. "growing attendance figures are a testament to the event's popularity" | |
| " | detest = dislike intensely. Ex. "of all birds the carrion crow is the most detested by gamekeepers" | |
| " | protestation = an emphatic declaration that something is or is not the case. Ex. "her protestations of innocence were in vain" | |
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| the | god | |
| " | atheist = a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. Ex. "he is a committed atheist" | |
| " | theology = the study of the nature of God and religious belief. Ex. "a theology degree" | |
| " | apotheosis = the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax. Ex. "his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career" | |
| " | theocracy = a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god. Ex. "his ambition is to lead a worldwide theocracy" | |
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| therm | heat | |
| " | thermal = adjective - relating to heat. Ex. "thermal conductivity" noun 1. an upward current of warm air, used by gliders, balloons, and birds to gain height. 2. a thermal garment, especially underwear. | |
| " | thermonuclear = - relating to or using nuclear reactions that occur only at very high temperatures. Ex. "thermonuclear fusion" - relating to or involving weapons in which explosive force is produced by thermonuclear reactions. Ex. "thermonuclear war" | |
| " | hypothermia = the condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low. Ex. "she was suffering from hypothermia" | |
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| tim | fear, frightened | |
| " | timid = showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. Ex. "I was too timid to ask for what I wanted" | |
| " | intimidate = frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. Ex. "he tries to intimidate his rivals" | |
| " | timorous = showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence. Ex. "a timorous voice" | |
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| top | place | |
| " | topic = a matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or conversation; a subject. Ex. "sleep deprivation became a frequent topic of conversation" | |
| " | topography = the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area. Ex. "the topography of the island" | |
| " | utopia = an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. Ex. "misplaced faith in political utopias has led to ruin" | |
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| tors, tort | turn, twist | |
| tors | torsion = the action of twisting of an object, especially of one end of an object relative to the other. more... | |
| tort | distort = - pull or twist out of shape. Ex. "a grimace distorted her mouth" - give a misleading or false account or impression of. Ex. "many factors can distort the results" | |
| " | retort = verb say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner. Ex. "“No need to be rude,” retorted Isabel" noun a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive reply to a remark. Ex. "she opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting retort" | |
| " | tortuous = - full of twists and turns. Ex. "the route is remote and tortuous" - excessively lengthy and complex. Ex. "a tortuous argument" | |
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| torp | stiff, numb | |
| " | torpedo = noun 1. a cigar-shaped self-propelled underwater missile designed to be fired from a ship or submarine or dropped into the water from an aircraft and to explode on reaching a target. torpedo images 2. an electric ray. verb 3. attack or sink (a ship) with a torpedo or torpedoes. Ex. "the liner was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine" | |
| " | torpid = mentally or physically inactive; lethargic. Ex. "we sat around in a torpid state" | |
| " | torpor = a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy. Ex. "they veered between apathetic torpor and hysterical fanaticism" | |
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| tox | poison | |
| " | toxic = 1. poisonous. Ex. "the dumping of toxic waste" 2. very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way. Ex. "a toxic relationship" | |
| " | toxin = a poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation | |
| " | intoxication = the state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohol. "signs of intoxication" | |
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| tract | pull, drag | |
| " | tractor = a powerful motor vehicle with large rear wheels, used chiefly on farms for hauling equipment and trailers. tractor images US a short truck consisting of the driver's cab, designed to pull a large trailer. USA tractor images | |
| " | intractable = hard to control or deal with. Ex. "intractable economic problems" | |
| " | protract = prolong. Ex. "he had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process" | |
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| trans | across, over, through, beyond | |
| " | transport = 1. take or carry (people or goods) from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship. Ex. "the bulk of freight traffic was transported by truck" 2. overwhelm (someone) with a strong emotion, especially joy. Ex. "she was transported with pleasure" | |
| " | transgress = infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior). Ex. "she had transgressed an unwritten social law" | |
| " | transient = lasting only for a short time; impermanent. Ex. "a transient cold spell" | |
| " | transitory = not permanent. Ex. "transitory periods of medieval greatness" | |
| " | translucent = (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent. Ex. "fry until the onions become translucent" | |
| " | transmutation = the action of changing or the state of being changed into another form. Ex. "the transmutation of the political economy of the postwar years was complete" | |
| " | transpire verb 1. occur; happen. "I'm going to find out exactly what transpired" Synonym or Similar: happen, occur, take place, come about, come to pass, crop up, 2. BOTANY (of a plant or leaf) give off water vapor through the stomata. | |
| " | intransigent adjective unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something. "her father had tried persuasion, but she was intransigent" Similar: uncompromising, inflexible, unbending, unyielding, unshakeable noun an intransigent person. | |
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| trem, trep | shake | |
| trem | tremble verb (of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty. "Isobel was trembling with excitement" Similar: shake, hake like a leaf, quiver, twitch, palpitate, quaver, waver, tremor, quave noun 1. a trembling feeling, movement, or sound. "there was a slight tremble in his voice" Similar: tremor, shake, shakiness, trembling, quiver, twitch, twitchiness Antonyms or Opposite: steadiness 2. INFORMAL a physical or emotional condition marked by trembling. | |
| " | tremor = an involuntary quivering movement. "a disorder that causes tremors and muscle rigidity" Synonyms or Similar: trembling, shaking, shakiness, tremble, shake, quivering, quiver, twitching, twitch, convulsion, vibration, juddering, judder, quavering, quaver, tic Antonyms or Opposite: steadiness 1. a slight earthquake. noun: earth tremor; plural noun: earth tremors Synonyms or Similar: earthquake, earth tremor, shock, foreshock, aftershock, quake, shake, tremblor 2. a sudden feeling of fear or excitement. "a tremor of unease" | |
| " | tremulous = shaking or quivering slightly. "Barbara's voice was tremulous" 1. timid; nervous. "he gave a tremulous smile" | |
| trep | trepidation 1. a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen. "the men set off in fear and trepidation" 2. ARCHAIC trembling motion | |
| " | intrepid = fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect). "our intrepid reporter" | |
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| turb | shake | |
| " | disturb = interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of. "being sent to jail had apparently not disturbed his cheerfulness" 1. cause to feel anxious. "I am disturbed by the document I have just read" 2. interrupt the sleep, relaxation, or privacy of. "I'll see my patient now and we are not to be disturbed" test, check for consistency | |
| " | turbulent = characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm. "the country's turbulent 20-year history" 1. (of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently. "the turbulent sea" 2. TECHNICAL relating to or denoting flow of a fluid in which the velocity at any point fluctuates irregularly and there is continual mixing rather than a steady or laminar flow pattern. video of Laminar versus Turbulent flow. | |
| " | perturbation 1. anxiety; mental uneasiness. "she sensed her friend's perturbation" 2. a deviation of a system, moving object, or process from its regular or normal state or path, caused by an outside influence. "some minor perturbation in his house's cash flow" |
| Root | Meaning/Example(s), |
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| umbr | shadow |
| " | umbrella 1. a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sometimes sun. Synonyms: parasol, sunshade 2. a protecting force or influence. "the American nuclear umbrella over the West" |
| " | umbrage = offense or annoyance. "she took umbrage at his remarks" |
| " | adumbrate = report or represent in outline. 1. indicate faintly. "the walls were not more than adumbrated by the meager light" 2. foreshadow or symbolize. "what qualities in Christ are adumbrated by the vine?" |
| " | penumbra =the partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an opaque object. 1. ASTRONOMY the shadow cast by the earth or moon over an area experiencing a partial eclipse. 2. ASTRONOMY the less dark outer part of a sunspot, surrounding the dark core. |
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| uni, un | one |
| uni | unify = make or become united, uniform, or whole. "opposition groups struggling to unify around the goal of replacing the regime" Synonym = Similar: unite, bring together, join (together), merge, fuse, amalgamate, coalesce, combine, blend, mix, Antonyms = Opposite: separate, split, disunite |
| " | unilateral 1. (of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others. "unilateral nuclear disarmament" 2. relating to, occurring on, or affecting only one side of an organ or structure, or of the body. "unilateral cerebral lesions" |
| un | unanimous = (of an opinion, decision, or vote) held or carried by everyone involved. "this requires the unanimous approval of all member states" |
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| urb | city |
| " | urban 1. in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city. "the urban population" Synonyms: built-up, town, city, inner-city, densely populated, metropolitan, nonrural Opposite: rural 2. denoting or relating to popular dance music associated with black performers. "a party that features the best in urban music" |
| " | suburban = of or characteristic of a suburb. "suburban life" |
| " | urbane = (of a person) courteous and refined in manner. "they are charming and urbane" |
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| vac | empty |
| " | vacuum = a space entirely devoid of matter. |
| " | vacate = leave (a place that one previously occupied). |
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| vail, val | value or strength |
| vail | avail = help or benefit. |
| " | countervail = offset the effect of. Cartoon |
| " | prevail = be victorious. |
| val | ambivalent = having mixed feelings. Cartoon |
| " | valid = reasonable. Cartoon |
| " | valor = great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. Cartoon |
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| ven, vent | come- |
| ven | convene = come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble. cartoon |
| vent | advent = the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. |
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| ver | true- |
| " | veracity = conformity to facts; accuracy. cartoon |
| " | verify = check if it is true. cartoon |
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| verb | word- |
| " | verbal = relating to or in the form of words. |
| " | verbose = containing more words than necessary : WORDY |
| " | verbiage = speech or writing that uses too many words or excessively technical expressions. |
| " | verbatim = in exactly the same words as were used originally. |
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| vers, vert | turn, change |
| vers | aversion = a strong dislike or disinclination. |
| vert | avert = turn away (one's eyes or thoughts). |
| " | subvert = undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). |
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| vict, vinc | conquer- |
| vict | conviction = 1. a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law. 2. a firmly held belief or opinion. |
| " | evict = expel (someone) from a property, especially with the support of the law. |
| " | victory = n act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition. |
| vinc | evinc = reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling). |
| " | invincible = too powerful to be defeated or overcome. |
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| vid, vis | see- |
| vid | evident = plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood. |
| vis | visage = a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features. |
| " | vision = the faculty or state of being able to see. |
| " | supervise = observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity). |
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| vil | base, mean- |
| " | revile = criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. cartoon |
| " | vile = extremely unpleasant. |
| " | vilify = to utter slanderous and abusive statements against. synonym: defame |
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| vit, viv | life |
| vit | vital = absolutely necessary or important; essential. |
| viv | convivial = (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. |
| " | vivacious = attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman). cartoon-1 & cartoon-2, |
| " | vivid = producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. |
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| voc, vok, vow | call, voice- |
| voc | vocal = relating to the human voice. |
| " | equivocate = use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself. |
| " | vociferous = (especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. |
| vok | convoke = call together or summon (an assembly or meeting). |
| " | evok = bring or recall to the conscious mind. |
| " | invoke = cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument. |
| vow | avow = assert or confess openly. |
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| vol | wish- |
| " | benevolent = well meaning and kindly. |
| " | malevolent = having or showing a wish to do evil to others. |
| " | volition = the faculty or power of using one's will. |
| " | voluntary = done, given, or acting of one's own free will. |
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| volut, volv | roll, turn- |
| volut | convoluted = (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow. |
| volv | evolve = develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form. |
| " | revolve = move in a circle on a central axis. |
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| vor, vour | eat |
| vor | carnivorous = (of an animal) feeding on other animals. |
| " | omnivorous = (of an animal or person) feeding on food of both plant and animal origin. |
| " | voracious = having a huge appetite |
| vour | devour = eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly. |
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Meaning and/or Example |
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| aberrant |
departing from an accepted standard. |
| abhorrent |
inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant. ex. "racial discrimination was abhorrent to us all" cartoon-1, cartoon-2 |
| accept |
consent to receive (a thing offered). ex. "he accepted a pen as a present" |
| except |
not including; other than. ex. "naked except for my socks" |
| ado |
fuss, especially about something that is unimportant. ex. "on the face of it, this is much ado about almost nothing" |
| adieu |
a goodbye. ex. "he whispered a fond adieu" |
| adapt |
make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify. ex. "hospitals have had to be adapted for modern medical practice" |
| adept |
very skilled or proficient at something. ex. "he is adept at cutting through red tape" |
| adopt |
legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own. ex. "there are many people eager to adopt a baby" |
| adverse |
preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable. ex. "taxes are having an adverse effect on production" cartoon |
| averse |
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something. ex. "as a former CIA director, he is not averse to secrecy" |
| afflict |
(of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble. ex. "serious ills afflict the industry" |
| inflict |
cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something. ex. "they inflicted serious injuries on three other men" |
| aggravate |
make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious. ex. "military action would only aggravate the situation" |
| irritate |
make (someone) annoyed, impatient, or angry. ex. "his tone irritated her" |
| allude |
suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at. ex. "she had a way of alluding to Jean but never saying her name" cartoon |
| elude |
evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way. ex. "he managed to elude his pursuers by escaping into an alley" |
| allusion |
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. ex. "an allusion to Shakespeare" cartoon |
| illusion |
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses. ex. "the illusion makes parallel lines seem to diverge by placing them on a zigzag-striped background" cartoon |
| delusion |
an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained
despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument,
typically a symptom of mental disorder. ex. "the delusion of being watched" cartoon1, cartoon2 & cartoon3 |
| alternate |
occur in turn repeatedly. ex. "the governorship alternated between the Republican and Democratic parties" |
| alternative |
(of one or more things) available as another possibility. ex. "the various alternative methods for resolving disputes" |
| ambiguous |
(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. ex. "the question is rather ambiguous" |
| ambivalent |
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. ex. "some loved her, some hated her, few were ambivalent about her" |
| amiable |
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. ex. "an amiable, unassuming fellow" |
| amicable |
(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor. ex. "there will be an amicable settlement of the dispute" |
| amoral |
lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something. ex. " " |
| immoral |
not conforming to accepted standards of morality. ex. "an immoral and unwinnable war" |
| amuse |
cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain. ex. "he made faces to amuse her" |
| bemuse |
puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone). ex. "her bemused expression" |
| anecdote |
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. ex. "told anecdotes about his job" |
| antidote |
a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison. ex. "the antidote to this poison" |
| appraise |
assess the value or quality of. ex. "she stealthily appraised him in a pocket mirror" |
| apprise |
inform or tell (someone). ex. "I thought it right to apprise Chris of what had happened" |
| as |
suppose to be the case, without proof. ex. "you're afraid of what people are going to assume about me" |
| ass |
1. a hoofed mammal of the horse family with a braying call, typically smaller than a horse and with longer ears. Ex. "he rode on an ass" 2. INFORMAL a foolish or stupid person. Ex. "that ass of a young man" |
| assume |
suppose to be the case, without proof. ex. "you're afraid of what people are going to assume about me" |
| presume |
suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability. ex. "I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building" |
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| assure |
tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts they may have. ex. "Tony assured me that there was a supermarket in the village" |
| ensure |
make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case ex. "the client must ensure that accurate records be kept" |
| insure |
arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property),
or injury to or the death of (someone),
in exchange for regular advance payments to a company or government agency. ex. "the table should be insured for $2,500" |
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| aural |
relating to the ear or the sense of hearing. ex. " " |
| oral |
by word of mouth; spoken rather than written. ex. "they had reached an oral agreement" |
| verbal |
relating to or in the form of words. ex. "the root of the problem is visual rather than verbal" |
| Similar Sounding Words |
Meaning and/or Example |
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| bare |
(of a person or part of the body) not clothed or covered. ex. "he was bare from the waist up" |
| bear |
(of a person) carry. ex. "he was bearing a tray of brimming glasses" |
| bazaar |
a market in a Middle Eastern country. ex. "retailers of different trades rented stalls in the bazaars" |
| bizarre |
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement. ex. "her bizarre dresses and outrageous hairdos" |
| berth |
a ship's allotted place at a wharf or dock. Ex."the vessel left its berth" |
| birth |
- the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; - the start of life as a physically separate being. Ex. "he was blind from birth" |
| bow1 |
- a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons. ex. "a girl with long hair tied back in a bow" - a weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood whose ends are joined by a taut string. ex. "" - a long, partially curved rod with horsehair stretched along its length, used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments. - a thing that is bent or curved in shape, in particular. ex. "" |
| bow2 |
- bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame. ex. "he turned and bowed to his father" - bend with age or under pressure. ex. "the grass bowed down before the wind" - (north america), (of a movie or product) be premiered or launched ex. "the trailer bowed in theaters nationwide on December 23" |
| bow3 |
the front end of a ship ex. "water sprayed high over her bows" |
| bouillon |
pronounced BOOL-yon - a broth made by stewing meat, fish, or vegetables in water. ex. "bouillon cubes" |
| bullion |
pronounced BULL-yen 1. gold or silver in bulk before coining, or valued by weight. ex. "gold bullion" 2. ornamental braid or trimming made with twists of gold or silver thread. ex. "bullion cords" |
| brake |
- a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels. ex. "he slammed on his brakes" - make a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake. ex. "drivers who brake abruptly" |
| break |
- separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain. ex. "the rope broke with a loud snap" - interrupt (a continuity, sequence, or course). ex. "the new government broke the pattern of growth" |
| breach |
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. ex. "a breach of confidence" |
| breech |
the part of a cannon behind the bore. ex. " " |
| bridal |
of or concerning a bride or a wedding. ex. " " |
| bridle |
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached. ex. "her white bridal gown" |
| by |
indicating the means of achieving something. ex. "malaria can be controlled by attacking the parasite" |
| buy |
obtain in exchange for payment. ex. "we had to find some money to buy a house" |
| bye |
the transfer of a competitor directly to the next round of a competition in the absence of an assigned opponent. ex. "the top-ranked team in the first round is given a bye straight to the third round" |
| Similar Sounding Words |
Meaning and/or Example |
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| calendar | a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks,
and months of a particular year,
or giving particular seasonal information. ex. "a calendar of events" |
| chronology | the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence. ex. "the novel abandons the conventions of normal chronology" |
| capital |
- noun; 1. the most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center. Ex. "Warsaw is the capital of Poland" - noun; 2. wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing. Ex. "the senior partner would provide the initial capital" - adjective; 1. (of an offense or charge) liable to the death penalty. Ex. "murder was a capital crime" Ex. John was always against capital punishment. - adjective; 2. (of a letter of the alphabet) large in size and of the form used to begin sentences and names. Ex. The word “July” is always written with a capital J. |
| capitol |
A capitol is a building or set of buildings in which a state legislature meets. It can also refer to the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Ex. In the United States, the Capitol is the building in Washington in which the US Congress meets. An easy way to remember the difference between capital & capitol is that "capitol" has an “O” in it. Many capitol buildings have one or more circular dome(s) in the shape of an “O.” Ex. " " |
| censor |
an official who examines material that is about to be released, such as books, movies, news, and art,
and suppresses any parts that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. Ex. "Government censors deleted all references to the protest" |
| censure |
express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement. Ex. "a judge was censured in 1983 for a variety of types of injudicious conduct" |
| cite |
quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work. Ex. "The article cites several experts on the subject" |
| site |
an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed. Ex. "the proposed site of a hydroelectric dam" |
| sight |
the faculty or power of seeing. Ex. "Joseph lost his sight as a baby" |
| coarse |
rough or loose in texture or grain. Ex. "a coarse woolen cloth" |
| course |
the route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river. Ex. "the road adopts a tortuous course along the coast" |
| cooladjective, 1 |
of or at a fairly low temperature. Ex: "it'll be a cool afternoon". Synonyms: chilly, cold. |
| cooladjective, 2 |
showing no friendliness toward a person or enthusiasm for an idea or project. Ex: "he gave a cool reception to the suggestion for a research center". Synonyms: unenthusiastic, lukewarm, tepid, indifferent, apathetic, halfhearted, negative. |
| cooladjective, 3 |
fashionably attractive or impressive. Ex: "I always wore sunglasses to look cool". Synonyms: fashionable, in fashion, in vogue, voguish, up to date. |
| cooladjective, 4 |
used to emphasize a specified quantity or amount, especially of money. Ex: "a cool $15,000 to buy the franchise". |
| coolnoun, 1 |
a fairly low temperature. Ex: "the cool of the night air". Synonyms: chill, chilliness, coldness. |
| coolnoun, 2 |
calmness; composure. Ex: "he recovered his cool and then started laughing at us". |
| coolnoun, 3 |
the quality of being fashionably attractive or impressive. Ex: "all the cool of high fashion". |
| coolverb, 1 |
become or cause to become less hot. Ex: "we dived into the river to cool off". Synonyms: chill, refrigerate, make cold/colder. |
| compliment |
a polite expression of praise or admiration. ex. " " |
| complement |
a thing that completes or brings to perfection. ex. "the libretto proved a perfect complement to the music" |
| confidentiality |
the state of keeping or being kept secret or private. ex. "the lead bank's duty of confidentiality to the borrower" |
| privacy |
the state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people. ex. "she returned to the privacy of her own home" |
| compare above terms in detail |
To begin with, confidentiality refers to personal information shared with an attorney, physician, therapist, or other individual that generally
cannot be divulged to third parties without the express consent of the client... While confidentiality is an ethical duty, privacy is a right rooted in common law. |
| criticize |
"criticize" always has a NEGATIVE feel to it. indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. ex. "technicians were criticized for defective workmanship" |
| criticism |
"criticism" always has a NEGATIVE feel to it. 1. the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. ex. "he received a lot of criticism" 2. the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work. ex. "alternative methods of criticism supported by well-developed literary theories" |
| critique |
"critique" is always CONSTRUCTIVE (Negative and/or Positive comments referring to evaluating & analyzing something), with the intent to improve the product (ex. essay, movie, play or design of product). a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory. ex. "a critique of Marxist historicism" ex. "Her teacher critiqued her college essay with very effectively. After reading the negative comments about the 1st and 5th paragraphs and positive comments about the last paragraph, she made a few changes. It helped her improve her essay which helped her get into the university of her choice." |
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| decent |
conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior. ex. "the good name of such a decent and innocent person" |
| descent |
an action of moving downward, dropping, or falling. ex. "the plane had gone into a steep descent" |
| dissent |
the expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held. ex. "there was no dissent from this view" |
| definitely |
without doubt (used for emphasis). ex. "I will definitely be at the airport to meet you" |
| definitively |
decisively and with authority; conclusively. ex. "the benefits of this therapy have never been definitively proven" |
| demur |
raise doubts or objections or show reluctance. ex. " " |
| demure |
(of a woman or her behavior) reserved, modest, and shy. ex. "a demure little wife who sits at home minding the house" |
| didactic |
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. ex. "a didactic novel that set out to expose social injustice" |
| pedantic |
of or like a pedant. ex. "many of the essays are long, dense, and too pedantic to hold great appeal" |
| disassemble |
take (something) apart. ex. "the piston can be disassembled for transport" |
| ..dissemble |
conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs. ex. "an honest, sincere person with no need to dissemble" |
| discomfit |
make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed. ex. "he was not noticeably discomfited by her tone" |
| discomfort |
slight pain. ex. "the patient complained of discomfort in the left calf" |
| discreet |
careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage. ex. "we made some discreet inquiries" |
| discrete |
individually separate and distinct. ex. "speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units" |
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| disillusion |
disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be. ex. "enthusiasm for the government evaporated into a more cynical disillusion" |
| dissolution |
the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body. ex. "the dissolution of their marriage" |
| disinterested |
unbiased ex. "a banker is under an obligation to give disinterested advice" |
| uninterested |
bored ex. "I was totally uninterested in horror movies" |
| dual |
consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects. ex. "their dual role at work and home" |
| duel |
a contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people in order to settle a point of honor. ex. "they dueled with swords" ex. "dueling had been forbidden for serving officers" (in modern use) a contest or race between two parties. "two eminent critics engaged in a verbal duel" "a chess duel" |
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| economic |
relating to economics or the economy. ex. "the government's economic policy" |
| economical |
giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent. ex. "a small, economical car" |
| ecosystem |
- a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. - (in general use) a complex network or interconnected system. ex. "Silicon Valley's entrepreneurial ecosystem" |
| environment |
- the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. - the setting or conditions in which a particular activity is carried on. ex. "a good learning environment" |
| elusive |
difficult to find, catch, or achieve. ex. "success will become ever more elusive" |
| illusive |
deceptive; illusory. ex. "that illusive haven" |
| emigrate |
leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another. ex. "Rosa's parents emigrated from Argentina." ex. "Ireland has many emigrants to USA." |
| immigrate |
come to live permanently in a foreign country. ex. "the Mennonites immigrated to western Canada in the 1870s" ex. "USA has many immigrants from Ireland." cartoon-1 |
| migrate |
(of an animal, typically a bird or fish) move from one region or habitat to another,
especially regularly according to the seasons. ex. "As autumn arrives, the birds migrate south." (temporary change) ex. "Many people from the east migrated west to California during the Gold Rush." (permanent change) |
| eminent |
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession. ex. "one of the world's most eminent statisticians" |
| imminent |
about to happen. ex. "they were in imminent danger of being swept away" |
| immanent |
existing or operating within; inherent. ex. "the protection of liberties is immanent in constitutional arrangements" |
| empathy |
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. ex. " " |
| sympathy |
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune. ex. "they had great sympathy for the flood victims" |
| epidemic |
widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. ex. "a flu epidemic" |
| pandemic |
(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world. ex. "the disease is pandemic in Africa" |
| endemic |
- a disease that exists permanently in a particular region or population. ex. "Malaria is a constant worry in parts of Africa." - (of a plant or animal) native or restricted to a certain country or area. ex. "a marsupial endemic to northeastern Australia" |
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| facetious |
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant. ex. " " |
| factious |
relating or inclined to a state of faction. ex. "a factious country" ex. "factious parties have weakened the movement" |
| fatuous |
silly and pointless. ex. "a fatuous comment" |
| farther |
used as comparative of far. more distant in space than another item of the same kind. ex. "the farther away you are from your home, the better you should behave" |
| further |
additional to what already exists or has already taken place, been done, or been accounted for. ex. "cook for a further ten minutes" |
| faze |
disturb or disconcert (someone). ex. "she was not fazed by his show of anger" |
| phase |
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or forming part of something's development. ex. "the final phases of the war" |
| ferment |
(of a substance) undergo fermentation. ex. "the drink had fermented, turning some of the juice into alcohol" |
| foment |
instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). ex. "they accused him of fomenting political unrest" |
| fictional |
relating to fiction; invented for the purposes of fiction. ex. "fictional texts" |
| fictitious |
not real or true, being imaginary or having been fabricated. ex. "she pleaded guilty to stealing thousands in taxpayer dollars by having a fictitious employee on her payroll" |
| fictive |
creating or created by imagination. ex. "the novel's fictive universe" |
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| gibe |
an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt. ex. "a gibe at his old rivals" |
| jibe |
change course by swinging a fore-and-aft sail across a following wind. ex. "they jibed, and the boat turned over" |
| gig |
- a light two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse.
- a light, fast, narrow boat adapted for rowing or sailing.
- a live performance by or engagement for a musician or group playing popular or jazz music. - a job, especially one that is temporary or that has an uncertain future. ex. "he secured his first gig as an NFL coach" |
| jig |
- a triangular staysail set forward of the forwardmost mast. - the projecting arm of a crane. |
| gorilla |
- a powerfully built great ape with a large head and short neck, found in the forests of central Africa. It is the largest living primate. - a heavily built, aggressive-looking man.. - a dominant contender within a particular sphere of operation or activity. ex. "the 800-lb gorilla of the home mortgage industry" |
| guerrilla |
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces. ex. "this small town fell to the guerrillas" |
| grisly |
causing horror or disgust. ex. "the town was shaken by a series of grisly crimes" |
| gristly |
consisting of or full of gristle. ex. "gristly bits of beef" |
| grizzly |
an animal of a large race of the brown bear native to North America. |
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Meaning and/or Example |
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| hale |
(of a person, especially an elderly one) strong and healthy. ex. "only just sixty, very hale and hearty" |
| hail |
1) pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from clouds. 2) a large number of objects hurled forcefully through the air. ex. "a hail of bullets" |
| healthful |
having or conducive to good health. ex. "healthful methods of cooking vegetables" |
| healthy |
in good health. ex. "I feel fit and healthy" |
| hear |
- perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something). ex. "behind her she could hear men's voices" - be told or informed of. ex. "have you heard the news?" - be aware of; know of the existence of. ex. "nobody had ever heard of my college" |
| here |
- in, at, or to this place or position. ex. "they have lived here most of their lives" used when introducing something or someone ex. "here's a dish that is simple and quick to make" |
| hero |
a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. ex. "a war hero" |
| protagonist |
the main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a fictional or real situation. ex. "in this colonial struggle, the main protagonists were Great Britain and France" |
| historic |
famous or important in history, or potentially so. ex. "we are standing on a historic site" |
| historical |
of or concerning history; concerning past events. ex.1. "the historical background to such studies" ex.2. "famous historical figures" ex.3. "As a historical feature film, does it correctly capture the essence of the story?" |
| hoard |
a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded. ex. "he came back to rescue his little hoard of gold" |
| horde |
a large group of people. ex. "he was surrounded by a horde of tormenting relatives" |
| hole |
a hollow place in a solid body or surface. ex. "he dug out a small hole in the snow" |
| whole |
- all of; entire. ex. "he spent the whole day walking". ex. "he ate the whole pizza". |
| homonym |
- each of two or more words having the same spelling......but different meanings and origins (e.g., pole1 and pole2); a homograph. ex. " " - each of two words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling (e.g., to, too, and two); a homophone ex. "" |
| homonym |
- each of two or more words having the same spelling......but different meanings and origins (e.g., pole1 and pole2); a homograph. ex. " " - each of two words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling (e.g., to, too, and two); a homophone ex. "" |
| homograph |
each of two or more words having the same spelling but not necessarily pronounced the same and having different meanings and origins (e.g., bow1 and bow2). ex. " " |
| homophone |
each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling ex. "new and knew" |
| home |
the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. ex. "I was nineteen when I left home and went to college" |
| hone |
sharpen (a blade). ex. "he was carefully honing the curved blade" |
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Meaning and/or Example |
|---|---|
| imply |
strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated). ex. strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated). |
| infer |
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements. ex. "from these facts we can infer that crime has been increasing" |
| incredible |
impossible to believe. ex. "an almost incredible tale of triumph and tragedy" |
| incredulus |
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something. ex. "an incredulous gasp" |
| indeterminable |
not able to be definitely ascertained, calculated, or identified. ex. "a woman of indeterminable age" |
| indeterminate |
not exactly known, established, or defined. ex. "the date of manufacture is indeterminate" |
| indict |
formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime. ex. " " |
| indite |
write; compose. ex. "he indites the wondrous tale of Our Lord" |
| inflammable |
easily set on fire. ex. "inflammable and poisonous gases" |
| inflammatory |
- relating to or causing inflammation of a part of the body. - (especially of speech or writing) arousing or intended to arouse angry or violent feelings. ex. "inflammatory slogans" |
| ingenious |
(of a person) clever, original, and inventive. ex. "he was ingenious enough to overcome the limited budget" ex. "(of a machine or idea) cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose" |
| ingenuous |
(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting. ex. " " |
| insidious |
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects. ex. "sexually transmitted diseases can be insidious and sometimes without symptoms" ex. "the insidious bond between big money and political decisions" |
| invidious |
(of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others. ex. "she'd put herself in an invidious position" |
| instant |
happening or coming immediately. ex. "the offense justified instant dismissal" |
| instance |
an example or single occurrence of something ex. "a serious instance of corruption" |
| intense |
of extreme force, degree, or strength. ex. "the job demands intense concentration" |
| intensive |
concentrated on a single area or subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous. ex. "she undertook an intensive course in computer programming." |
| intent |
intention or purpose. ex. "with alarm she realized his intent" |
| introvert |
a shy, reticent person. ex. "While Stephanie is an introvert who prefers being alone, her twin Holly is an extrovert who enjoys socializing." |
| extrovert |
an outgoing, overtly expressive person. ex. "While Stephanie is an introvert who prefers being alone, her twin Holly is an extrovert who enjoys socializing." |
| irony |
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. ex. "the irony of her reply, 'How nice!' when I said I had to work all weekend." |
| satire |
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. ex. " " |
| sarcasm |
the use of irony to mock or convey contempt. ex. "his voice, hardened by sarcasm, could not hide his resentment" |
| it's |
it is. ex. "it's my fault" |
| its |
belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned or easily identified. ex. "turn the camera on its side" |
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Meaning and/or Example |
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| knew |
past of know. ex. "" |
| new |
- not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time. ex. "new crop varieties" - already existing but seen, experienced, or acquired recently or now for the first time. ex. "her new bike" - just beginning or beginning anew and regarded as better than what went before. ex. "starting a new life" - newly; recently. ex. "new-mown hay" |
| know |
- be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information. ex. "most people know that CFCs can damage the ozone layer" - have developed a relationship with (someone) through meeting and spending time with them; be familiar or friendly with. ex. "he knew and respected Laura" |
| no |
- not any. ex. "there is no excuse" - used to indicate that something is quite the opposite of what is being specified. ex. "it was no easy task persuading her" |
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Meaning and/or Example |
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| laudable |
(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation. ex. "laudable though the aim might be, the results have been criticized" |
| laudatory |
(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation. ex. " " |
| lay |
put down, especially gently or carefully. ex. "lay an egg" |
| lie |
(of a person or animal) be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface. ex. "you can lie down on the grass" |
| loath |
reluctant; unwilling. ex. "I was loath to leave" |
| loathe |
feel intense dislike or disgust for. ex. "she loathed him on sight" |
| lose |
- be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something). ex. "I've lost my appetite" " - become unable to find (something or someone). ex. "I've lost the car keys" |
| loose |
- not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached. ex. "a loose tooth" - (of a garment) not fitting tightly or closely "she slipped into a loose T-shirt and shorts" |
| luxuriant |
(of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth; lush. ex. "forests of dark, luxuriant foliage" |
| luxurious |
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense. ex. "the bedrooms have luxurious marble bathrooms" |
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| magnate | a wealthy and influential person, especially in business. ex. "a media magnate" |
| magnet |
- a piece of iron (or an ore, alloy, or other material) that has its component atoms so ordered that the material exhibits properties of magnetism, such as attracting other iron-containing objects or aligning itself in an external magnetic field. ex. "the magnet on the bottle opener helped it stick to the refrigerator door" - a person or thing that has a powerful attraction. ex. "the beautiful stretch of white sand is a magnet for sun worshipers" |
| marital |
relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple. ex. "marital fidelity" |
| martial |
of or appropriate to war; warlike. ex. "martial bravery" |
| mean |
- intend to convey, indicate, or refer to (a particular thing or notion); signify. ex. "I don't know what you mean" - the value obtained by dividing the sum of several quantities by their number; an average. ex. "acid output was calculated by taking the mean of all three samples" |
| median |
- denoting or relating to a value or quantity lying at the midpoint of a frequency distribution
of observed values or quantities, such that there is an equal probability of falling above or below it. ex. "the median duration of this treatment was four months" - (in north america) the strip of land between the lanes of opposing traffic on a divided highway. |
| average |
- a number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data,
in particular the mode, median, or (most commonly) the mean,
which is calculated by dividing the sum of the values in the set by their number. ex. "the housing prices there are twice the national average" |
| medal |
a metal disk with an inscription or design, made to commemorate an event or awarded as a distinction
to someone such as a soldier, athlete, or scholar. ex. "they gathered once every five years to display their medals and share war stories" |
| meddle |
interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern. ex. "I don't want him meddling in our affairs" |
| mettle |
a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or
to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way. ex. "the team showed their true mettle in the second half" |
| mistrust |
a vague lack of trust based more on feelings than actual experience ex. "Unknown to the new roommates, Jack's dog ate the food. This caused mistrust between the roommates." |
| distrust |
Distrust tends to express a lack of trust based on past experience or certain knowledge. ex. "I distrust Margaret because she has lied to me before." |
| metaphor |
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or
action to which it is not literally applicable. ex. "“I had fallen through a trapdoor of depression,” said Mark, who was fond of theatrical metaphors" |
| simile |
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind,
used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox ). ex. " " |
| moral |
- concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character. ex. "the moral dimensions of medical intervention" - holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct. ex. "he prides himself on being a highly moral and ethical person" |
| morale |
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time. ex. "their morale was high" |
| morbid |
characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in
disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease. ex. "he had long held a morbid fascination with the horrors of contemporary warfare" |
| moribund |
(of a person) at the point of death. ex. "the patient was moribund" |
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| nauseated |
- make (someone) feel sick; affect with nausea. ex. "the thought of food nauseated her" - fill (someone) with revulsion; disgust. ex. "I was nauseated by the vicious comment" |
| nauseous |
- affected with nausea; inclined to vomit. ex. "a rancid, cloying odor that made him nauseous" - causing nausea; offensive to the taste or smell. ex. "the smell was nauseous" |
| naval |
of, in, or relating to a navy or navies. ex. "a naval officer" |
| navel |
a rounded, knotty depression in the center of a person's belly caused by the detachment
of the umbilical cord after birth; the umbilicus. ex. "one's navel can be hollow or projecting" |
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Meaning and/or Example |
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| objective |
(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts. ex. "historians try to be objective and impartial" |
| subjective |
based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions ex. "his views are highly subjective" |
| optimistic |
hopeful and confident about the future. ex. "the optimistic mood of the sixties" involving an overestimate. "previous estimates may be wildly optimistic" |
| pessimistic |
tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. ex. "he was pessimistic about the prospects" |
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| palate |
- the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the nose and the mouth in vertebrates. ex. " " - a person's appreciation of taste and flavor, especially when sophisticated and discriminating. ex. "a fine range of drink for sophisticated palates" |
| palette |
- a thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors. - the range of colors used by a particular artist or in a particular picture. ex. "I choose a palette of natural, earthy colors" - the range or variety of tonal or instrumental color in a musical piece. ex. "he commands the sort of tonal palette that this music needs" |
| pallet |
1 a straw mattress. ex. "In the olden days, after a hard days work, people would retire to their pallets." 2 a portable platform on which goods can be moved, stacked, and stored, especially with the aid of a forklift (image). ex. "the kitchen appliances were packed in cardboard boxes which were then stacked neatly on pallets in the warehouse." |
| paradox |
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or
explained may prove to be well founded or true. ex. "in a paradox, he has discovered that stepping back from his job has increased the rewards he gleans from it" |
| oxymoron |
a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
(e.g., faith unfaithful kept him falsely true ). ex. " " |
| parameter |
- a numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or
sets the conditions of its operation. ex. "the transmission will not let you downshift unless your speed is within the lower gear's parameters" - (mathematics) a quantity whose value is selected for the particular circumstances and in relation to which other variable quantities may be expressed. |
| perimeter |
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure. ex. "the perimeter of a rectangle" |
| parody |
an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. ex. "the movie is a parody of the horror genre" |
| parity |
the state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay. ex. "parity of incomes between rural workers and those in industrial occupations" ex. "we strive for a parity of wages" |
| peace |
- freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility. ex. "you can while away an hour or two in peace and seclusion" - freedom from or the cessation of war or violence. ex. "the Straits were to be open to warships in time of peace" |
| piece |
a portion of an object or of material, produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole. ex. "a piece of cheese" |
| peak |
the pointed top of a mountain. ex. "the snowy peaks rose against the blue of a cloudless sky" |
| peek |
- look quickly, typically in a
furtive manner. ex. "faces peeked from behind the curtains" - a quick and typically furtive look. ex. "a peek through the window showed that the taxi had arrived" |
| perquisite |
- another term for perk2. - a thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position. Ex. "the wife of a president has all the perquisites of stardom" cartoon-1, cartoon-2 |
| prerequisite |
- a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist. Ex. "sponsorship is not a prerequisite for any of our courses" synonyms: (necessary) condition, precondition, essential, requirement cartoon-1 |
| pique |
a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride. ex. "he left in a fit of pique" |
| peddle |
try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from house to house or place to place. ex. "he peddled art and printing materials around the country" |
| pedal |
each of a pair of foot-operated levers used for powering a bicycle or other vehicle propelled by the legs. ex. "it took a lot of effort to pedal up the hill." |
| petal |
each of the segments of the corolla of a flower, which are modified leaves and are typically colored. ex. "the beautiful petals of the flower." |
| persecute |
-subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs. ex. "his followers were persecuted by the authorities" - harass or annoy (someone) persistently. ex. "Hilda was persecuted by some of the other girls" |
| prosecute |
institute legal proceedings against (a person or organization). ex. "they were prosecuted for obstructing the highway" |
| personal |
of, affecting, or belonging to a particular person rather than to anyone else. ex. "her personal fortune was recently estimated at $37 million" |
| personnel |
people employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service. ex. "many of the personnel involved require training" |
| pitiable |
deserving or arousing pity. ex. "pitiable victims of earthquake" |
| pitiful |
deserving or arousing pity. ex. "that piece of junk is a pitiful excuse for a bicycle" |
| piteous |
deserving or arousing pity. ex. "a piteous beggar huddled underneath a bridge to take shelter from the never ending rain." |
| pitiless |
showing no pity; cruel. ex. "a pitiless executioner" |
| pore |
- a minute opening in a surface, especially the skin or integument of an organism,
through which gases, liquids, or microscopic particles can pass. ex. "pores in the membrane are so small that gases can leak out, but fluids cannot." - be absorbed in the reading or study of. ex. "Heather spent hours poring over cookbooks" |
| pour |
(especially of a liquid) flow rapidly in a steady stream. ex. "he poured the hot water from the kettle." |
| practical |
of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas. ex. "there are two obvious practical applications of the research" |
| practicable |
able to be done or put into practice successfully. ex. "the measures will be put into effect as soon as is reasonably practicable" |
| pragmatic |
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is
based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. ex. "a pragmatic approach to politics" |
| dogmatic |
- inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true. - to be dogmatic is to follow a doctrine relating to morals and faith, a set of beliefs that is passed down and never questioned. It also refers to arrogant opinions based on unproven theories or even despite facts. ex. "" |
| preceed |
come before (something) in time. ex. "a gun battle had preceded the explosions" |
| proceed |
begin or continue a course of action. ex. "we can proceed with our investigation" |
| precedent |
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide
to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. ex. "there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training" |
| president |
the elected head of a republican state. ex. "the Irish president" |
| predominate |
be the strongest or main element; be greater in number or amount. ex. "small-scale producers predominate in the south" |
| predominant |
present as the strongest or main element.present as the strongest or main element. ex. "its predominant color was white" |
| premier |
- adjective; first in importance, order, or position; leading. ex. "Germany's premier rock band" - noun; a prime minister or other head of government. "Grantley Adams, the first premier of Barbados, became the Prime Minister of the Federation." |
| premiere |
the first performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a movie. ex. "tickets for a Broadway premiere" |
| prescribe |
(of a medical practitioner) advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone,
especially in writing. ex. "Dr. Greene prescribed magnesium sulfate" |
| proscribe |
forbid, especially by law. ex. "strikes remained proscribed in the armed forces" |
| pretentious |
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc.,
than is actually possessed. ex. "a pretentious literary device" |
| portentious |
of or like a portent. ex. "the envelope and its portentous contents" |
| principal |
first in order of importance; main. ex. "the country's principal cities" - (of money) denoting an original sum invested or lent. ex. "the principal amount of your investment" |
| principle |
a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation
for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning. ex. "the basic principles of a religion" |
| prophecy |
a prediction. ex. "a bleak prophecy of war and ruin" |
| prophesy |
say that (a specified thing) will happen in the future. ex. "Jacques was prophesying a bumper harvest" |
| prostate |
a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid. ex. "prostate gland" |
| prostrate |
- lay oneself flat on the ground face downward, especially in reverence or submission. ex. "she prostrated herself on the bare floor of the church" - (of distress, exhaustion, or illness) reduce (someone) to extreme physical weakness. ex. "she was prostrated by a migraine that she could scarcely get up the stairs" |
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| quote |
-repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech),
typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker. ex. "he quoted a passage from the Psalms" - give someone (the estimated price of a job or service) ex. "the agent quoted a fare of $180" |
| quotation |
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker. ex. "a quotation from Mark Twain" |
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| raise |
- lift or move to a higher position or level. ex. "she raised both arms above her head" - increase the amount, level, or strength of. ex. "the bank raised interest rates" - (north america) an increase in salary. ex. "he wants a raise and some perks" - (in poker or brag) an increase in a stake. ex. "He had good cards, so he raised the stakes" |
| rays |
- each of the lines in which light (and heat) may seem to stream from the sun or any luminous body,
or pass through a small opening. ex. "a ray of sunlight came through the window" |
| raze |
completely destroy (a building, town, or other site). ex. "villages were razed to the ground" |
| reais |
Currency of Brasil. Singular is Real. Plural is Reais. ex. "the exchange rate for Reais is pretty good these days." |
| rebut |
claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false. ex. "he had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends" |
| refute |
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove. ex. "these claims have not been convincingly refuted" |
| regretfully |
in a regretful manner. ex. "Regretfully I will have to decline your invitation, since I will be out of town." |
| regrettably |
unfortunately (used to express apology for or sadness at something). ex. "regrettably, last night's audience was a meager one" |
| reluctant |
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined. ex. "today, many ordinary people are still reluctant to talk about politics" |
| reticent |
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. ex. "she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs" |
| respectfully |
with deference and respect. ex. "the butler bowed respectfully to them both" |
| respectively |
separately or individually and in the order already mentioned (used when enumerating two or more
items or facts that refer back to a previous statement). ex. "they received sentences of one year and eight months, respectively" |
| revoltverb1 |
rise in rebellion. Ex: "the insurgents revolted and had to be suppressed". Synonyms: rebel, rise up, rise, take to the streets, take up arms, riot, mutiny, take part in an uprising, show resistance. |
| revoltverb2 |
cause to feel disgust. Ex: "he was revolted by the stench that greeted him". Synonyms: disgust, sicken, nauseate, make someone feel sick, turn someone's stomach, repel, make someone's flesh crawl, make someone shudder, shock, horrify. |
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| sac |
a hollow, flexible structure resembling a bag or pouch. ex. "a fountain pen with an ink sac" |
| sack |
- noun; 1. a large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods. Ex. "There was an empty sack which had been used to carry the tools." - noun; 2. dismiss from employment. Ex. "Any official found to be involved would be sacked on the spot." - noun; 3. bed. Ex. "hit the sack" - noun; 4. tackle. Ex. American Football; "an act of tackling a quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a pass" |
| scrimp |
- be thrifty or parsimonious; economize. ex. "I have scrimped and saved to give you a good education" - go to sleep or bed. |
| skimp |
expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize. ex. "don't skimp on insurance when you travel overseas" |
| sensual |
of or arousing gratification of the senses and physical, especially sexual, pleasure. ex. "the production of the ballet is sensual and passionate" |
| sensuous |
relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect. ex. "the work showed a deliberate disregard of the more sensuous and immediately appealing aspects of painting" |
| simple |
easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. ex. "a simple solution" |
| simplistic |
treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are. ex. "simplistic solutions" |
| stare |
- look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open. ex. "he stared at her in amazement" - a long fixed or vacant look. ex. "she gave him a cold stare" |
| stair |
- a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the building. ex. "he came up the stairs" - single step in a set of stairs. ex. "the bottom stair" |
| stationary |
not moving or not intended to be moved. ex. "a car collided with a stationary vehicle" |
| stationery |
1. writing paper, especially with matching envelopes. ex. "the expenses for stationery are almost nothing compared to the utility bills." 2. writing and other office materials. |
| statue |
a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger. ex. "The Lincoln Memorial has a colossal statue (seated figure) of US President Abraham Lincoln (1860-65)." |
| statute |
a written law passed by a legislative body. ex. "violation of the hate crimes statute" |
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| than |
introducing the second element in a comparison. ex. "he was much smaller than his son" |
| then |
at that time; at the time in question. ex. "I was living in Cairo then" |
| that |
referring to a specific thing previously mentioned, known, or understood. ex. "he lived in Mysore at that time" |
| which |
asking for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set. ex. "which are the best varieties of grapes for long keeping?" |
| their |
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified. ex. "her taunts had lost their power to touch him" |
| there |
in, at, or to that place or position. ex. "we went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days" |
| they're |
they are. ex. "they're most generous with tips" |
| thread |
noun 1. a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving. ex. "he had a loose thread on his shirt" 2. a theme or characteristic, typically forming one of several, running throughout a situation or piece of writing. ex. "a common thread running through the scandals was the failure to conduct audits" verb 1. pass a thread through the eye of (a needle) or through the needle and guides of (a sewing machine). ex. "I can't even thread a needle" 2. pluck hairs from (the eyebrows or another part of the body) using a twisted cotton thread. ex. "I had my eyebrows threaded today" |
| tred |
to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk. |
| tire1 |
feel or cause to feel in need of rest or sleep. ex. "soon the ascent grew steeper and he began to tire" |
| tire2 |
a rubber covering, typically inflated or surrounding an inflated inner tube,
placed around a wheel to form a flexible contact with the road. ex. "" |
| to |
expressing motion in the direction of (a particular location). ex. "walking down to the mall" |
| too |
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively. ex. "he was driving too fast" |
| two |
equivalent to the sum of one and one; one less than three; 2. ex. "two years ago" |
| tortuous |
full of twists and turns. ex. "the route is remote and tortuous" |
| torturous |
characterized by, involving, or causing excruciating pain or suffering. ex. "a torturous eight weeks in their prison camp" |
| turbid |
(of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter. ex. "the turbid estuary" ex. "we could not see the bottom of the shallow lake, since the water was turbid" |
| turgid |
swollen and distended or congested. ex. "a turgid river due to heavy rain" |
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| unconscionable |
not right or reasonable. ex. "the unconscionable conduct of his son" |
| unconscious |
not conscious. ex. "the boy was beaten unconscious" |
| unexceptional |
not out of the ordinary; usual. ex. "an unexceptional movie" |
| unexceptionable |
not open to objection. ex. "the unexceptionable belief that society should be governed by law" |
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| vain |
- egocentric or full of oneself. - having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth. ex. "their flattery made him vain" - producing no result; useless. ex. "a vain attempt to tidy up the room" |
| vane |
- a broad blade attached to a rotating axis or wheel which pushes or is pushed by wind or water and forms part of a machine or device such as a windmill, propeller, or turbine. - short for weathervane. |
| vein |
- usually "blood vessel". ex. "Alan became so angry that the veins in his forehead bulged and he began to sweat." - a mineral deposit in the earth's crust is sometimes called a vein. ex. "The miners struck a vein of ore." - common theme. ex. "Apple sought to build a self-contained software ecosystem for its products, and Microsoft’s strategy is now very much in the same vein." |
| venal |
showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery. ex. "why should these venal politicians care how they are rated?" |
| venial |
denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace. ex. "venial sin". a sin that is relatively slight. a minor offence. |
| veracious |
speaking or representing the truth. ex. "a veracious account" |
| voracious |
wanting or devouring great quantities of food. ex. "he had a voracious appetite" |
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| wave |
move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal. ex. "he waved to me from the train" |
| waive |
refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim). ex. "he will waive all rights to the money" |
| weather |
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc. ex. "if the weather's good, we can go for a walk" |
| whether |
expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives. ex. "he seemed undecided whether to go or stay" |
| wether |
a castrated ram (male sheep). ex. "at the animal show, the sheep competed in two age groups; wether lambs under 1 year old & wether sheep between 1 year to 2 year old" |
| Also, check out ewe (female sheep). | |
| who |
what or which person or people. ex. "who is that woman?" |
| whom |
used instead of “who” as the object of a verb or preposition. ex. "whom did he marry?" |
| who's |
who is. ex. "who's that?" |
| whose |
belonging to or associated with which person. ex. "whose round is it?" |
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| your |
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing. ex. "what is your name?" |
| you're |
you are. ex. "you're an angel, Deb!" |
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