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40 Cards in this Set
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Instructions:
1) define the word on the card 2) give the meaning of the root in CAPS 3) list at least three more words that begin with that root |
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ANTHROpology
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anthropology= the study of humankind
anthropos= humankind misanthrope, philanthopist, anthropocentric, anthropomorphic |
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THEOcracy
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theocracy= a government ruled by religious authority
theo= god atheist, theology, enthusiasm, pantheist, monotheism |
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conVOCAtion
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convocation= an assembly or meeting
vocare= to call vocabulary, provoke. convoke, invoke, revoke, vocation, advocate, equivocate |
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eLOQUent
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eloquent= fluent in speecj
loqu= to talk loquacious, ventriloquist, elocution, circumlocution, interlocution |
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ABject
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abject= miserable
ab= away abdicate, abscond, abduct, aberration, absolve, abcess, abomination |
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BIOlogy
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biology= the study of life
bio= life biogenesis, biography, bionics, biopsy, biosphere |
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LEVity
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levity= the state of being light, frivolity
levis= light in weight elevator, relieve, levitate, alleviate, elevate, oblivion |
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MISanthrope
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misanthrope= one who hates humankind
mis= bad, wretched, hatred miser, misery, miserly, miserable, miscarriage, mischief, miscreant, misdirect, miscue, misdemeanor, misfeasance, misconduct |
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proPONent
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proponent= a supporter, an advocate
ponere= to place impose, interpose, opponent, opposite, exponent, edposition, expound, postponem appositive |
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PARAmount
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paramount= of extreme importance
para= beside, next to, beyond paraphrase, parasite, paramedic, paranoia, parallel, paradigm, paragon |
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DEnigrate
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denigrate= to speak poorly of; to belittle
de= down, off delineate, descend, demote, decline, demoralize, deride, debate, debrief, debunk, decapitate, deciduous, decrepit, decry, deficient, depict |
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SUBconscious
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subconscious= occurring in the mind but beyond conscious awareness
sub= under, secretly subtle, subcutaneous, subliminal, sublime, subterfuge, subsequent, subservient, submarine |
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AUDible
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audible= able to be heard
aud= to hear auditorium, audition, audio, audit, auditory, inaudible, audience |
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aPATHY
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apathy= lack of feeling
pathos= emotion aympathy, empathy, antipathy, osteopathy, pathogen, pathetic, psychopath |
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magnANIMous
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magnanimous= generous
anima= life, spirit animal, animate, pusillanimous, unanimous, inanimate |
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APOcryphal
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apocryphal= of doubtful authenticity
apo= away from apocalypse, aphorism, apostate, apoplexy, apostle, apothecary, apology |
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inCISive
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incisive= clear in expression; penetrating
cis= cut scissors, concise, schism, precise, precision, decisive |
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exCULPate
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exculpate= free from blame
culp= blame disculpate, culprit, culpable, inculpate, mea culpa |
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EULogy
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eulogy= praise; a praise-filled speech given at someone's funeral
eu= good euphemism, eucalyptus, eucharist, eugenics, eukaryote, euphoria, eurhythmic |
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ORTHOdox
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orthodox= traditional
orthos= correct, straight orthography, orthodontics, unorthodox, orthopedic, orthodoxy |
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obSEQUIous
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obsequious= overly submissive, sequi= to follow
sequence, prosecute, seque, subsequent, pursue, non sequitor |
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etymoLOGY
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etymology= the study of the origins of words
logos= study of astrology, archaeology, geology, oncology, biology, palentology, psychology, theology, pathology, anthropology |
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irreVERent
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irreverent= disrespectful
vereri= respect; verus= truth revere, reverent, reverend, veracity, verify, verisimilitude, veritable |
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ANTIpathy
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antipathy= a strong feeling against
anti= against antisocial, antibiotic, antonym, antiseptic, antagonist |
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circumSCRIBE
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circumscribe= to determine the limits of, to draw a line around
scribe= to write inscribe, conscriptioin, description, subscription, inscription |
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EQUAnimity
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equanimity= calm, even temperedness
equi= equal equinox, equivalent, equalize, equality, equipotential, inequality, equitable, equator, equalize |
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imPULsive
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impulsive= acting on impulse without much forethought
pel, pul= to push compel, impel, expel, propulsion, propel, repulsive, propeller |
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TENacity
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tenacity= persistence
tenere= to hold sustain, abstain, contain, detain, obtian, entertain, tenable, pertain, pertinacity, retain |
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IMmoral
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immoral= lacking morals
im, in, ir= not immodest, immaterial, immature, immeasurable, imperceptible, irresponsible, intractable, impregnable |
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ANarchy
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anarchy= absence of government
an= without anecdote, anaerobic, analgesic, anemia, anesthetic, anonymous |
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inCITE
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incite= to provoke
citare= to summon, to call citation, excite, recite, resuscitate, solicit |
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sacroSANCT
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sacrosanct= regarded as sacred
sanctus= holy sanctimoniouis, sanction, sanctify, sanctuary |
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TRACTable
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tractable= easily managed
tract= together subtract, abstract, attract, tractor, intractable, distract, contract, traction |
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SOLiloquy
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soliloquy= a speech to oneself
solus= alone sole, solo, solitaire, solitary, saolitude, solipism |
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PROpensity
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propensity= a tendency
pro= forward, forth precrastinate, propagate, profound, provocative, prolific, provoke, prophesy, prophetic, project, promote |
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PLACid
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placid= calm
plac= to please placate, placebo, complaisant, complacent, displease, plea |
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EPItaph
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epitaph= an inscription on a tombstone
epi= upon epicenter, epidemic, ephemeral, epilepsy, epidermis, epitome, epilogue |
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PERIpatetic
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peripatetic= wandering from place to place
peri= around pericardium, peristalsis, perambulate, periscope, peripheral, period |
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comPLEment
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complement= to complete the whole
plere= to fill accomplish, replete, deplete, supplement, complete |
