| 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 = 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. |
| | ||
| 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. |
| " | " | picturesque = visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style. |
| " | " | statuesque = (especially of a woman) attractively tall and dignified. |
| | ||
| 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. |
| | ||
| 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 | from, away, apart |
- |
| " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " |
" " " " " " " " " " " " " " " |
abdicate aberration abhor abject abjure ablution abnegate abnormal abortive abrogate abscond absolve abstemious abstruse avert |
| | ||
| alt " |
high " |
altitude exalted |
| | ||
| alter | other | alternating |
| " | " | 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 aqueduct |
| | ||
| aster |
star |
astronomy asteroid |
| | ||
| aud | hear, sound |
auditorium |
| " | " | auditory |
| | ||
| auto |
one |
autocrat automatic |
| 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 decmal 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), |
|---|---|---|
| k | . | - Words with roots starting with "k" are usually not seen in these test. If you are aware of any, please email us. |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| lat " " " " |
side " " " " |
bilateral collateral lateral quadrilateral unilateral |
| lav, lau, lu lav lau lu " |
wash wash " " " |
- lavatory laundry ablution antediluvian |
| leg, lec, lex lec lex |
read, speak " " |
legible lecture lexicon |
| lev " " " |
light " " " |
elevate levitate levity alleviate |
| liber " " " |
free " " " |
liberty liberal libertarian libertine |
| lig, lect lect " |
choose, gather " " |
eligible 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 " " |
monolithxx lithograph megalith |
| locut, loqu, loc & log |
talk | - |
| locut | talk | elocution |
| loqu | talk | loquacious |
| " | " | colloquial |
| " | " | colloquy |
| " | " | soliloquy |
| loc | talk | circumlocution |
| " | " | interlocutor |
| log | talk | dialogue |
| " | " | eulogy |
| " | " | monologue |
| " | " | neologism |
| " | " | philology |
| luc, lum " " " lum |
light " " " " |
elucidate lucid pellucid translucent illuminate |
| lud, lus " lus " " |
play " " " " |
allude ludicrious allusion delusion illusory |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| nat, nasc " " " " " nasc " " |
born " " " " " " " " |
cognate innate natal native nativity neonate renaissance nascent renascent |
| nov " |
new " |
novelty novice |
| | ||
| nau, nav |
ship, sailor |
- |
| " | " | nautical |
| " | " | nauseous |
| " | " | navy |
| " | " | circumnavigate |
| | ||
| neg | not, deny | negative |
| " | " | abnegate |
| " | " | renege |
| | ||
| neo | new | neocalssical |
| " | " | neophyte |
| " | " | neologism |
| " | " | neonate |
| | ||
| nihil | none, nothing |
annihilation |
| " | " | nihilism |
| | ||
| nom,nym | name | - |
| " | " | nominate |
| " | " | nomenclature |
| " | " | nominal |
| " | " | cognomen |
| " | " | misnomer |
| " | " | ignominious |
| " | " | 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 | omnifarious |
| " | " | omniparient |
| " | " | omnipatient |
| " | " | omnipotence |
| " | " | omnipotents |
| " | " | omnipresent |
| " | " | omniscience |
| " | " | omnivorous |
| | ||
| oner | burden | onerous |
| " | " | onus |
| " | " | exonerate |
| | ||
| oper | work | oper |
| " | " | cooperate |
| " | " | inoperable |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| quad, quar, quat |
four | - |
| quad | " | quadrilateral |
| " | " | quadrant |
| " | " | quadruped |
| quar | " | quarter |
| " | " | quarantine |
| quat | " | quatenary |
| ques, quer, quis, quir |
question | - |
| ques | " | quest |
| " | " | inquest |
| quer | " | query |
| " | " | querylous |
| quis | " | inquisition |
| " | " | inquisitive |
| " | " | inquire |
| quir | " | inquiry |
| quie | quite | disquiet |
| " | " | acquiesce |
| " | " | quiescent |
| " | " | requiem |
| quint, quin |
five | quintuplets |
| " | " | quintessence |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| radi, rami | branch | radius |
| " | " | radiatex |
| " | " | radiant |
| " | " | eradicate |
| " | " | ramification |
| rect, reg | straight, rule |
- |
| rect | " | rectangle |
| " | " | rectitude |
| " | " | rectify |
| reg | " | regular |
| | ||
| reg | king, rule | regal |
| " | " | regent |
| " | " | interregnum |
| | ||
| retro | backward | retrospective |
| " | " | retroactive |
| " | " | retrograde |
| | ||
| rid, ris | laugh | - |
| rid | " | ridiculus |
| " | " | deride |
| ris | " | derision |
| | ||
| rog | ask | interrogate |
| " | " | derogatory |
| " | " | abrogatory |
| " | " | arrogate |
| " | " | arrogant |
| | ||
| rud | rough,crude | rude |
| " | " | rudimentary |
| | ||
| rupt | break | corrupt |
| " | " | disrupt |
| " | " | interrupt |
| " | " | rupture |
| " | " | erupt |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| tacit, tic |
silent | - |
| tacit | " | tacit |
| " | " | taciturn |
| tic | " | ticent |
| | ||
| tact, tag, tang | touch | - |
| tact | " | tact |
| " | " | tactile |
| tag | " | contagious |
| tang | " | tangent |
| " | " | tangential |
| " | " | tangible |
| | ||
| tempor " |
time " |
contemporaneous temporary |
| | ||
| ten, tin, tain |
hold, twist | - |
| ten | " | detention |
| " | " | tenable |
| " | " | tenacious |
| tin | " | pertinacious |
| " | " | retinue |
| tain | " | retain |
| | ||
| tend, tens, tent |
stretch | - |
| tend | " | intendinal |
| " | " | distend |
| tens | " | tension |
| " | " | tensile |
| " | " | ostensible |
| tent | " | contentious |
| | ||
| term | end | terminal |
| " | " | terminus |
| " | " | terminate |
| " | " | interminable |
| | ||
| terr | earth, land | terrain |
| " | " | terrestrial |
| " | " | extraterrestrial |
| " | " | subterranean |
| | ||
| test | witness | testify |
| " | " | attest |
| " | " | testimonial |
| " | " | testament |
| " | " | detest |
| " | " | protestation |
| " | " | |
| | ||
| the | god | atheist |
| " | " | theology |
| " | " | apotheosis |
| " | " | theocracy |
| | ||
| therm | heat | thermometer |
| " | " | thermal |
| " | " | thermonuclear |
| " | " | hypothermia |
| | ||
| tim | fear, frightened | timid |
| " | " | intimidate |
| " | " | timorous |
| | ||
| top | place | topic |
| " | " | topography |
| " | " | utopia |
| | ||
| tors tort " " " " |
turn, twist " " " " " |
torsion distort retort tortuous xxxx xxxx |
| | ||
| torp | stiff, numb | torpedo |
| " | " | torpid |
| " | " | torpor |
| | ||
| tox | poison | toxic |
| " | " | toxin |
| " | " | toxication |
| | ||
| tract " " |
pull, drag " " |
tractor intractable protract |
| | ||
| trans | across, over, through, beyond |
- |
| " | " | transport |
| " | " | transgress |
| " | " | transient |
| " | " | transitory |
| " | " | translucent |
| " | " | transmutation |
| " | " | transpire |
| " | " | intransigent |
| | ||
| trem, trep | shake | - |
| trem | " | tremble |
| " | " | tremor |
| " | " | tremelous |
| trep | " | trepidation |
| " | " | intrepid |
| | ||
| turb | shake | disturb |
| " | " | trubulent |
| " | " | perturbation |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| umbr | shadow | umbrella |
| " | " | umbrage |
| " | " | adumbrate |
| " | " | penumbra |
| | ||
| uni,un | one | - |
| uni | " | unify |
| " | " | unilateral |
| un | " | unanimous |
| | ||
| urb | city | urban |
| " | " | suburban |
| " | " | urbane |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| vac |
empty |
vacuum = a space entirely devoid of matter vacate = leave |
| vail, " " val " " |
value,strength " " " " " |
avail = use or take advantage of countervail= offset the effect of prevail = be victorious ambivalent= having mixed feelings valid = reasonable valor = great courage in the face of danger |
| ven vent " |
come " " |
convene = come or bring together advent = arrival of a person, thing or event |
| ver |
true |
veracity = conformity to facts verify = check if it is true |
| verb |
word |
verbal verbose verbiage verbatim |
| vers vert " |
turn " " |
aversion avertify subvertify |
| vict " " vinc " |
conquer " " " " |
conviction evict victory evinc invincible |
| vid vis " " |
see " " " |
evident visage vision supervise |
| vil " " |
base, mean " " |
revile vile vilify |
| vit viv " " |
life " " " |
vital convivial vivacious vivid |
| voc " " vok " " vow |
call, voice " " " " " " |
vocal equivocate vociferous convoke evok invoke avowxx |
| vol " " " |
wish " " " |
benevolent malevolent volition voluntary |
| volut volv " |
roll, turn " " |
convoluted evolve revolve |
| vor " " " |
eat " " " |
carnivorous omnivorous voracious devour |
| Root | Meaning | Example(s), |
|---|---|---|
| w | - Words originating from roots starting with "w" are usually not seen in these test. If you are aware of any, please email us. |
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| Similar Sounding Words |
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" |
| 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" |
| 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" |
| 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" |
| 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" |
| 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" |
| 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" |
| 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" |
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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" |
| 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" |
| 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 |
- 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" - 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" |
| 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. 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" |
| 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. |
| Similar Sounding Words |
Meaning and/or Example |
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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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Meaning and Example |
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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" |
| 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" |
| 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" |
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Meaning and/or Example |
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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" |
| Similar Sounding Words |
Meaning and/or Example |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Similar Sounding Words |
Meaning and/or Example |
|---|---|
| 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 |
"we are standing on a historic site" ex. "the historical background to such studies" |
| 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" |
| Similar Sounding Words |
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" |
| Similar Sounding Words |
Meaning and/or Example |
|---|---|
| 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" |
| Similar Sounding Words |
Meaning and/or Example |
|---|---|
| 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" |
| Similar Sounding Words |
Meaning and/or Example |
|---|---|
| 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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| 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 |
- first in importance, order, or position; leading. ex. "Germany's premier rock band" - a prime minister or other head of government. |
| 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" |
| prophesy |
a prediction. ex. "a bleak prophecy of war and ruin" |
| prophecy |
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. " " |
| prostrate |
- lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward. - 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" |
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| sac |
a hollow, flexible structure resembling a bag or pouch. ex. "a fountain pen with an ink sac" |
| sack |
- a large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods. ex. " " - dismiss from employment. "any official found to be involved would be sacked on the spot" - go to sleep or bed. |
| 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 |
writing paper, especially with matching envelopes. ex. "the expenses for stationery are almost nothing compared to the utility bills." |
| 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" |
| 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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| 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. " " |
| 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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| x... |
. ex. " " |
| x... |
. ex. " " |
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Meaning and/or Example |
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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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| z... | - Similar Sounding Words starting with "z" are usually not seen in these test. If you are aware of any, please email us. |
