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A/AN
atheist-agnostic-anarchy-anemia-anachronism |
without, absence of, not
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atheist-person who does not believe in the existence of a god
agnostic-person who is doubtful about something anarchy-absence of political authority anemia-deficiency in the part of the blood that carries oxygen anachronism-something out of the proper time |
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AB/ABS
abduct-aberrant-abrade-abdicate-abstinence |
from, away, off
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abduct-carry away by force
aberrant-deviating away from the expected normal course abrade-wear away by friction, erode abdicate-formally relinquish power or responsibility abstinence-refraining from something |
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ACER/ACID/ACRI
acrid-acrimonious-acerbate-acerbity-exacerbate |
harsh, bitter, sour
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acrid-sharp or bitter to the taste or smell, sharp in language or tone
acrimonious-bitter and sharp in language or tone acerbate-annoy acerbity-sourness or bitterness of taste, character, or tone exacerbate-increase in bitterness, make worse |
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ACT/AG
active-actuate-agenda-agency-agitation |
drive, do, lead, act, move
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active-being in physical motion
actuate-put into motion, activate agenda-list or program of things to be done agency-condition of being in action agitation-act of causing to move with violent force |
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ACU
acumen-acuminate-acupuncture-aculeate-acuity |
sharp
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acumen-keeness of judgement
acuminate-tapering to the point, make sharp, taper acupuncture-therapeutic technique that uses needles to relieve pain aculeate-having a stinger, having sharp prickles acuity-sharpness of perception or vision |
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AD
AC/AF/AG/AL/AN/AP/AR/AS/AT-before consonants accord-acquiesce-advent-aggregate-appease |
to, toward
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accord-causing to agree, bring into harmony
acquiesce-consent quietly to do something advent-arrival or coming aggregate-amounting to a whole, total appease-bring peace or calm to, to soothe |
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AEV/EV
primeval-medieval-medievalism-coeval-longevity |
age, era
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primeval-belonging to the earliest age
medieval-belonging to the Middle Ages medievalism-devotion to the ideas of the Middle Ages coeval-existing during the same era longevity-long life, long duration |
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Agog
pedagogue-synagogue-emmenagogue-anagogy-hypnagogic |
leader
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pedagogue-teacher, a dogmatic teacher
synagogue-place of meeting for worship in the Jewish faith emmenagogue-agent that induces mentrual flow anagogy-mystical interpretation that detects allusions to the afterlife hypnagogic-inducing sleep |
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Agr
agribusiness-agriculture-agrarian-agritourism-agronomy |
field
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agribusiness-farming done as a large-scale business
agriculture-farming agrarian-relating to farming or rural matters agritourism-form of tourism that lets people experience life on a farm agronomy-application of science to farming |
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Ali
alien-alienation-inalienable-alibi-alienage |
another
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alien-characteristic of another place or society, strange
alienation-emotional isolation or disassociation inalienable-not capable of being surrendered alibi-fact of absence from the scene of a crime alienage-official status as an alien |
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Alim
aliment-alimony-alible-alimentary-alimentation |
support, nourish, cherish
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aliment-something that nourishes
alimony-allowance for support to a divorced person by the former chief provider alible-nourishing alimentary-concerned with nutrition or food alimentation-giving or receiving of nourishment |
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Alter
alter-alternate-alternative-alter ego-altercate |
other
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alter-change, modify, become different
alternate-proceed by turns alternative-one of two mutually exclusie possibilities alter ego-second self or another side of oneself altercate-argue vehemently |
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Alt
altar-exaltation-altimeter-altiplano-altitude |
high, deep
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altar-elevated structure before which religious ceremonies are performed
exaltation-condition of being raised up in rank altimeter-instrument that measures elevation altiplano-high plateau altitude-height of something above a certain reference level |
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Am
amiable-enamored-amicable-amity-amatory |
love, liking
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amiable-friendly, likable
enamored-captivated amicable-friendly amity-friendship amatory-inclined toward love |
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Ambi
ambient-ambidextrous-ambivalent-ambiguous-ambiversion |
around, on both sides
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ambient-surrounding
ambidextrous-able to use both hands well ambivalent- having conflicting feelings ambiguous-doubtful or unclear ambiversion-personality trait that combines both introversion and extroversion |
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Amph, Amphi
amphibian-amphora-amphitheater-amphidiploid-amphibolous |
around, double, on both sides
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amphibian-animal that can live both on land and in water
amphora-two-handled Greek or Roman jar amphitheater-round structure with levels of seats rising upward from a central area amphidiploid-having a grammatical structure that allows two interpretations amphibolous-having a diploid set of chromosomes from each parent |
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Anim
animal-animation-animism-animosity-inanimatic |
life, breath, spirit
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animal-multicellular organism from the kingdom Animalia
animation-enthusiasm, excitement animism-belief that individual spirits inhabit natural phenomenon animosity-hostility, hatred inanimate-not exhibiting life |
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Annu/Anni/Enni
annuity-anniversary-biennial-perennial-millennium |
yearly
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annuity-yearly income payment
anniversary-yearly recurring date of an event that occurred in the past biennial-happening every two years perennial-lasting throughout the year or for several years millenium-thousand year period |
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Ant/Ante
antecedent-antediluvian-antedate-anterior-antler |
before
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antecedent-something that comes before
antediluvian-extremely old, happening before the flood antedate-come before in time anterior-placed before, earlier antler-bony growth on the head of a deer |
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Ant/Anti
antibiotic-antiseptic-antipathy-antithesis-antagonistic |
against, opposite
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antibiotics-substance that can kill microorganisms
antiseptic-substance that can kill disease-causing organisms antipathy-dislike antithesis-opposite of antagonistic-hostile |
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Anthrop
anthropic-anthropoid-anthropology-misanthropy-anthropocentric |
mankind, human being
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anthropic-related to the human race
anthropoid-resembling human beings anthropology-study of man misanthropoy-hatred of humanity anthropocentric-regarding human beings as the center of the universe |
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Antiqu
antiquated-antique-antiquity-antiquarian-antiquate |
old, ancient
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antiquated-too old to be useful or fashionable
antique-belonging to an earlier period antiquity-ancient times, an object from ancient times antiquarian-relating to the study of antiques antiquate-make old-fashioned or obsolete |
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Appell
appellation-appellative-appeal-appellant-appellate |
name, call upon
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appellation-name or title
appellative-relating to the assignment of names appeal-earnest or urgent request appellant-relating to an appeal appellate-having the power to hear court appeals |
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Apt/Ept
inept-apt-unapt-adapt-aptitude |
skill, ability
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inept-not suitable, having a lack of judgment or reason
apt-exactly suitable unapt-not suitable adapt-make suitable to a specific situation aptitude-inherent ability, talent ada |
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Aqu/Aqua
aquarium-aqueduct-aquatic-subaqueous-aquifer |
water
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aquarium-tank for holding fish and sea plants
aqueduct-large pipe or canal that carries water to large communities aquatic-relating to things that occur in or on water, aquatic plants or sports subaqueous-created or existing under water aquifer-underground rock formation that bears water, where water flows underground |
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Arch
archangel-archaic-patriarchy-archeology-archetype |
first, chief, rule, superior
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archangel-chief angel
archaic-out of date patriarchy-family or community governed by men archeology-study of material evidence of past human life archetype-original model after which others are patterened |
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Arm/Arma
armistice-armada-disarmament-armor-armadillo |
weapons
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armistice-truce, temporary stop to fighting
armada-fleet of warships disarmament-reduction of a nation's weapons and military forces armor-covering that protects one's body against weapons armadillo-burrowing mammal that has armorlike long plates |
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Art
artisan-artifact-art nouveau-artificial-artifice |
art
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artisan-craftsperson
artifact-object made by human craft art nouveau-late nineteenth-century style of art artificial-made by human action artifice-artful expedient |
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Astr/Aster
aterisk-astral-astronaut-astrology-astronomy |
star
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asterisk-the sign *
astral-relating to the stars astronaut-person who travels in space astrology-study of the influence of the stars and planets on human beings astronomy-scientific study of the stars and other bodies in the universe |
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Aud/Audi/Aus
auditorium-audible-adacious-audacity-auscultation |
bold, daring, listen, hear
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auditorium-part of a theater where the audience sits
audible-capable of being heard audacious-bold, daring audacity-daring and adventurous auscultation-listening to the heart or other organs |
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Aug/Aux
augment-inaugurate-august-augur-auxillary |
increase
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augment-make greater
inaugurate-begin or start officially august-dignified, awe-inspiring augur-foretell auxillary-supplementary |
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Auto
automatic-autograph-autonomic-autonomous-autobiography |
self
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automatic-self-acting or self-regulating
autograph-person's signature autonomic-occuring involuntarily autonomous-self-governing autobiography-self-written account of one's own life |
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Be
befuddled-beguile-besmirched-bedecked-bedizen |
throroughly, over
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befuddled-confused, perplexed
beguile-delude, deceive by guile besmirched-stained, soiled bedecked-adorned in a showy manner bedizen-dress in a showy manner |
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Bel/Bell
rebel-bellicose-belligerent-antebellum-postbellum |
war
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rebel-carry out armed resistence to the government
bellicose-aggressive, warlike belligerent-hostile, tending to fight antebellum-existing before the war postbellum-existing after the war |
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Ben/Bon
beneficient-benedicition-benevolent-benign-bonanza |
well, good, favorable
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beneficient-kindly, doing good
benediction-blessing benevolent-generous, charitable benign-harmless, kind bonanza-large amount |
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Bi
bicycle-biannual-bifurcate-bicuspid-bivalve |
two, twice, double
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bicycle-light-framed vehicle mounted on two wheels
biannual-happening twice a year bifurcate-divide into two parts bicuspid-having two parts bivalve-having a shell composed of two halves |
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Bio
biologist-biosphere-bionics-biotic-symbiotic |
life
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biologist-scientist who studies life
biosphere-part of the Earth's surface and atmosphere in which life exists bionics-science concerned with applying biological systems to engineering problems biotic-produced by living organisms symbiotic-relating to the relationship of mutual benefit or dependence |
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Brev
abbreviate-abbreviation-brevity-breve-breviary |
short
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abbreviate-make shorter
abbreviation-act or product of shortening brevity-state of briefness in duration breve-symbol over a vowel to indicate a short sound breviary-book containing hymns and prayers for canonical hours |
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Cap/Capt/Cept/Cip
capable-intercept-captious-precept-capture |
hold, seize, take
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capable-having ability or capacity
intercept-interrupt the course of captious-faultfinding, intending to entrap, as in an argument precept-principle that prescribes a course of action capture-take captive, to seize |
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Cap/Capit
per capita-capitol-decapitate-capitulate-captain |
head
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per capita-per unit of population
capitol-building in which a state legislature meets decapitate-behead capitulate-surrender captain-someone who commands others |
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Card/Cord
cardiac-cardiology-cordial-concord-discordant |
Heart
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cardiac-relating to the heart
cardiology-branch of medicine concerned with the heart cordial-warm and sincere concord-harmony, agreement discordant-disagreeable in sound, conflicting |
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Carn
carnal, carnation, carnivore, incarnate, carnage |
flesh, body
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carnal-of the flesh or body
carnation-perennial plant with showy flowers carnivor-animal or plant that feeds on flesh incarnate-give bodily form to carnage-massive slaughter as in war |
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Cata
catalyst-cataract-catapult-cataclysm-catastrophic |
down, downward
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catalyst-something causing change
cataract-high waterfall, a great downpour catapult-ancient military machine for hurling missles cataclysm-violent upheaval catastrophic-relating to a great calamity |
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Ced/Ceed/Cess
cede-accede-precede-antecedent-incessant |
yeild, surrender, move, go
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cede-surrender, yield
accede-agree to precede-go before antecedent-something that comes before incessant-never ceasing |
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Celer
accelerate-accelerant-celerity-deceleration-accelerando |
swift
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accelerate-increase speed
accelerant-substance used as a catalyst celerity-swiftness, speed deceleration-decrease the velocity of accelerando-musical direction for a dual quickening in time |
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Center
concentric-centrifugal-centripetal-concentrate-centric |
center
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concentric-having a common center
centrifugal-moving or directed away from a center centripetal-moving or directed toward a center concentrate-direct toward a center centric-situated near or at the center of something |
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Cent
centimeter-centenary-centenarian-century-centennial |
hundred
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centimeter-unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
centenary-relating to a 100 year period centenarian-one who is 100 years old or more century-a period of 100 years centennial-relating to a period of 100 years, occurring every 100 years |
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Cern
concern-discern-discerning-indiscernible-unconcernedly |
Perceive
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concern-regard for or interest in
discern-perceive, detect discerning-showing good judgement, perceptive indiscernible-difficult to perceive unconcernedly-in a way that is unworried |
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Cert
certify-certificate-certainty-certitude-ascertain |
Certain
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certify-confim formally as genuine
certificate-document confirming the truth of something certainty-state or fact of being certain certitude-state of being certain, sureness of occurrence ascertain-discover with certainty |
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Chron
chronic-chronicle-chronometer-anachronism-chronology |
time, a long time
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chronic-constant, prolonged
chronicle-record of historical events chronometer-instrument that measures time anachronism-something out of the proper time chronology-arrangement in order of occurance |
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Cid/Cis
homicide-scissors-exorcise-excision-abscission |
cut, kill
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homicide-killing of one person by another
scissors-cutting instrument with two blades exorcise-expel evil spirits abscission-natural separation of flowers, leaves, ect. from plants |
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Circu/Circum
circumvent-circumflex-curcuitous-circumlocation-circumscribe |
around
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circumvent-avoid, get around
circumflex-curving around-circuitous-taking a roundabout course circumlocution-indirect way of saying something circumscribe-limit |
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Cit/Citat
cite-citable-citation-recite-recitative |
to call, start
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cite-mention as illustration or proof, to quote as an example
citable-able to be brought forward as proof or support citation-the act of citing, quotation recite-say aloud before an audience something rehearsed recitative-having the character of recital |
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Civi
civil-civic-civilize-civilian-civility |
citizens
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civil-relating to a citizen or citizens, of ordinary citizens or ordinary community life
civic-relating to a city, a citizen or citizenship civilize-raise from barbarism to civilization, educate in matters of culture civilian-citizen who is not an acting member of the military or police civility-courteous behavior |
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Clam/Claim
exclaim-exclamation-clamor-reclaim-acclamation |
call out, shout
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exclaim-cry out suddenly, utter vehemently
exclamation-an abrupt forceful utterance, an outcry clamor-a loud outcry reclaim-demand the return of something acclamation-shout of enthusiastic approval |
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Clemen
clemency-clement-inclement-inclemency-inclemently |
Mild, kind, merciful
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clemency-disposition to show mercy, merciful act, mildness
clement-inclined to be merciful, mild inclement-stormy, showing no mercy inclemency-state of showing no mercy inclemently-in a way that shows no mercy |
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Claud/Claus/Clos/Clud/Clus
clause-exclude-seclusion-recluse-occlude |
shut, close
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clause-a stipulation or provision in a document
exclude-keep out, reject, put out seclusion-isolation, solitude occlude-cause to become closed, obstruct |
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Cli/Clin/Cliv
climax-inclination-disinclination-synclinal-proclivity |
leaning, inclined, sloped
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climax-point of greatest intensity in an ascending progression
inclination-a tendency toward a certain condition disinclination-lack of inclination, reluctance synclinical-sloping downward from opposite directions and meeting in a common point proclivity-tendency, inclination |
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Co/Col/Com/Con/Cor
coherent-collaborate-communication-conformity-corroborate |
together, with
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coherent-understandable, sticking together
collaborate-work together communication-exchange of thoughts and information conformity-harmony, agreement corroborate-confirm |
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Cod
code-decode-codify-codex-codicil |
book
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code-systematic, comprehensive collection of laws, system of symbols used for sending messages that require secrecy
decode-convert from code into text codify-reduce to a code codex-manuscript volume of classic work codicil-an appendix to a will |
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Amb/Ambul
ambulate-amble-ambulance-perambulate-ambulatory |
to go, walk
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ambulate-walk from place to place
amble-walk slowly ambulance-vehicle to transport injured people perambulate-walk about ambulatory-capable of walking |
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lex
lexicon-lexicography-lexis-lexical-lexeme |
word
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lexicon-dictionary, list of words
lexicography-process of compiling a dictionary lexis-vocabulary, set of words in a language lexical-relating to the words of a language lexeme-basic unit of the lexicon of a language |
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Cogni/Gno
cognition-incognito-diagnosis-prognosticate-agnosia |
learn, know
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cognition-mental process by which knowledge is acquired
incognito-in disguise, concealing one's identity diagnosis-process of determining the nature and cause of a disease prognosticate-predict on the basis of present conditions agnosia-loss of ability to interpret sensory stimuli |
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Contra/Contro
contradict-contrary-contravene-contraindicate-controversy |
against, opposite
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contradict-speak against
contrary-opposed contravene-act contrary to, to violate contraindicate-indicate the inadvisability of the use of a medicine controversy-dispute between sides holding opposing views |
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Corp
corpse-corpulent-corporeal-corpus-incorporate |
body
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corpse-a dead body
corpulent-excessively fat corporeal-concerned with the body corpus-large collection of writings incorporate-unite one thing with something else already in existence |
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Cosm
cosmic-microcosm-cosmology-cosmos-cosmopolitan |
universe
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cosmic-relating to the universe, infinite, vast
microcosm-a small system having analogies to a larger system cosmology-study of the physical universe cosmos-the universe as a harmonious whole cosmopolitan-common to or having elements from all over the world |
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Cracy/Crat
aristocracy-bureaucracy-plutocracy-theocracy-technocrat |
government, rule, strength
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aristocracy-hereditary ruling class
bureaucracy-administration of a government or a large complex plutocracy-society ruled by the wealthy theocracy-government by priests technocrat-strong believer in technology |
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Crea
create-creature-recreation-procreation-miscreate |
bring forth, create
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create-bring into being
creature-something created, a living being recreation-give fresh life to, refresh mentally or physically procreation-the conceiving of offspring, producing or creating miscreate-make or shape badly |
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Cred
credo-credentials-credible-credence-incredulous |
believe, trust
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credo-statement of belief or principle, creed
credentials-eidence concerning one's rights to confidence or authority credence-acceptance of something as true incredulous-skeptical, doubtful |
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Cre/Cresc/Cret/Cru
accrue-crescent-crescendo-increment-increscent |
rise, grow
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accrue-increase, come about as a result of growth
crescent-increasing, waxing, as the moon crescendo-in music, a gradual increase in the volume or intensity of sound increment-something added, process of increasing increscent-waxing, growing, showing a surface that is ever larger and lighted |
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Crit
critical-criterion-hypocritical-criticism-critique |
seperate, judge
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critical-incline to judge severely, characterized by careful judgement
criterion-a standard on which a judgement can be made hypocritical-professing beliefs that one does not possess, false criticism-a critical comment or judgment critique-a critical review or commentary |
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Cour/Cur
concurrence-courier-curriculum-precursor-current |
run, course
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concurrence-agreement in opinion, simultaneous occurrence
courier-a messenger cirriculum-the courses offered by an educational institution current-a steady, smooth, onward movement |
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Cur/Cura
curator-cure-curette-curative-curate |
Care
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curator-someone who oversees a museum collection
cure-a parish priest curette-surgical instrumnet that removes growths from a body cavity curative-tending to cure curate-a clerc who is in charge of a parish |
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Cycl/Cyclo
cyclical-cyclosis-cycloid-cyclops-cyclothymia |
cirlce, wheel, cycle
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cyclical-characterized by cycles, moving in cycles
cyclosis-rotary motion of protoplasm within a cell cycloids-resembling a circle cyclops-in Greek mythology, any of a race of one-eyed giants cyclothymia-affective disorder characterized by alternating periods of depression and elation |
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De
demolish-deplore-deride-denounce-deprecate |
from, down, away, against, thoroughly, intensive-prefix
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demolish-tear down completely
deplore-disapproe of, regret deride-mock denounce-condemn deprecate-belittle, express disapproval |
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Dec/Deca
decagogue-declimate-decade-decahedron-decapod |
ten
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decagogue-the Ten Commandments
declimate-destroy large part of, inflict great destruction on decade-period of ten years decahedron-a polyhedron with ten faces decapod-a crustacean having ten legs |
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Dei/Div
divine-divinity-deify-deism-deific |
god
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divine-having the nature of a god
divinity-the state of being divine deify-raise to the condition of a god deism-belief that a God has created the universe, but exerts no control or influence on it deific-making divine, characterized by a godlike nature |
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Demi
demigod-demimonde-demirelief-demirep-demitasse |
partly
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demigod-the male offspring of a god and a mortal, a minor god
demimonde-a group whose respectability is questionable demirelief-structural relief having modeled forms projecting halfway from the background demirep-a person whose reputation is doubtful demitasse-a small cup of expresso |
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Dem
demographic-epidemic-pandemic-demagogue-democratic |
common people
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demographic-related to the population balance
epidemic-a widespread disease that affects many people at the same time pandemic-spread over a whole area or country demagogue-leader who appeals to emotion or prejudice democratic-of or for the people-popular |
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Derm
dermatology-dermatitis-epidermis-taxidermist-pachyderm |
skin
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dermatology-branch of medicine concerned with pathology of the skin
dermatitis-inflammation of the skin epidermis-the outer layer of the skin taxidermist-one who works in the art of stuffing and mounting skin of dead animals pachyderm-a thick-skinned hoofed animal like the elephant or hipopotamus |
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Di
diphase-dichotomy-dilemma-dibromide-dihedral |
two, double
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diphase-having two phases
dichotomy-division into two usually contradictory parts dilemma-situation necessitating a choice between two unsatisfactory options dibromide-chemical compound having two bromide ions dihedral-two-sided |
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Dia
diagram-diachronic-diatribe-dialogue-diaphanous |
Across, through, between
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diagram-drawing that explains the relationship between parts of a whole
diachronic-concerned with phenomena as they change through time diatribe-an abusive denunciation dialogue-a conversation between two or more people diaphanous-so fine as to be almost transparent or translucent |
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Dic/Dict
edict-benediction-indict-malediction-dictum |
say, speak, pronounce
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edict-a formal command
benediction-blessing indict-charge with a crime malediction-curse dictum-authoritarian statement |
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Dif/Dis
diffuse-disparity-dissuade-dispassionate-disseminate |
apart, negative, not
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diffuse-spread out
disparity-difference dissuage-to persuage someone to alter intentions dispassionate-impartial, unaffected by emotion disseminate-to spread, scatter |
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Don
donation-donor-donee-donary-donatio mortis causa |
give
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donation-the act of giving to a cause or charity
donor-one who contributes a donation to a cause or charity donee-one who receies a gift donary-a votive offering, a gift donatio mortis causa-gift by reason of death |
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Doc/Doct
doctrinaire-docent-doctrine-indoctrinate-docile |
teach, prove
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doctrinaire-relating to a person who cannot compromise about points of a theory or doctrine
docent-lecturer in a museum doctrine-principle or system presented for acceptance or belief indoctrinate-instruct in a body of principles docile-willing to be taught, yielding to supervision |
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Dog/Dox
dogmatic-orthodox-paradox-heterodox-doxology |
opinion, belief, praise
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dogmatic-characterized by an authoritarian assertion of unproved principles
orthodox-adhering to what is commonly accepted or traditional paradox-self-contradictory assertion based on valid deduction from acceptable premises heterodox-not in agreement with accepted beliefs doxology-an expression of praise to God |
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Dom/Domin
dominate-dominion-predominant-domination-indomitable |
master, lord
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dominate-control by authority or power
dominion-control, sovereignty predominant-having greatest authority, influence, or force domination-control or power over authority indomitable-unconquerable, not able to be subdued |
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Dorm
dormant-dormitory-dormient-dormitive-dormouse |
sleep
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dormant-inactive, asleep
dormitory-room used for sleeping quarters for many people dormient-sleeping, dormant, latent dormitive-causing sleep dormouse-a squirrel-like rodent |
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Drom/Drome
dromedary-aerodrome-hippodrome-dromond-catadromous |
run, step, arena
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dromedary-one-humped camel
aerodrome-an airport, military air base hippodrome-arena for equestrian shows dromond-a medieval sailing ship catadromous-inhabiting fresh water but migrating to the ocean to breed |
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duc/duct
induce-seduce-abduct-viaduct-ductile |
lead, pull
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induce-bring about
seduce-lead away from duty or proper conduct abduct-carry off by force viaduct-series of arches used to carry a road over a alley or other roads ductile-easily drawn into wire, easily molded |
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dupl
duplicity-duplex-duplicate-duplication-duple |
double, two
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duplicity-double-dealing, being twofold, diceptiveness
duplex-twofold, double duplicate-indentically copied from an original duplication-machine that copies printed material duple-consisting of two, double |
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dur
durable-duration-endure-duress-obdurate |
hard, lasting
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durable-able to withstand wear and tear
duration-persistence in time, a period of existence endure-carry on through hardships, bear tolerantly duress-constraint by threat, forcible confinement obdurate-hardened, hardhearted, inflexible |
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dyn/dynam
dynamite-dynamo-dynasty-dynamic-heterodyne |
power, energy
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dynamite-a class of powerful explosives
dynamo-a generator that produces current, an energetic person dynasty-succession of rulers from the same line dynamic-marked by intensity or vigor heterodyne-having alternating currents with two different frequencies |
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dys
dysfunctional-dyslexia-dystopia-dysentery-dyspepsia |
bad, impaired, abnormal
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dysfunctional-abnormal functioning
dyslexia-learning disorder causing impairment of the ability to read dystopia-an imaginary place in which life is bad dysentery-disorder of the lower intestinal tract dyspepsia-indigestion |
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e/ex
emit-enervate-extricate-exhale-exotic |
apart, above, away, beyond, from, out, intensive
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emit-send out
enervate-weaken extricate-free from exhale-breathe out exotic-unusual |
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ecto
ectogenous-ectoplasm-actopic pregnancy-ectoderm-ectopia |
outside, external
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ectogenous-able to develop outside a host
ectoplasm-outer part of the cytoplasm of a cell ectopic pregnancy-development of an ovum outside the uterous ectoderm-outermost germ layer of an embryo ectopia-abnormal location of an organ or body part |
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ego
egocentric-egomania-egotistical-egoistic-superego |
i, self
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egocentric-self-centered
egomania-extreme egocentrisism egotistical-excessively self-centered egoistic-person devoted to his or her own interests superego-the part of the mind that opposes the desires of the Id |
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endo
endomorph-endogenous-endoscope-endobiotic-endocardial |
within, inside
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endomorph-a mineral enclosed inside another mineral
endogenous-growing from within, produced inside an organism endoscope-instrument for viewing the inside of an organ of the body endobiotic-living as a parasite within a host endocardial-relating to a membrane that lines the heart's interior |
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epi
epidermis-epidemic-epigeal-epitaph-epicenter |
upon, over, near
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epidermis-outer layer of skin coering the dermis
epidemic-widely prevalent epigeal-living in or near the surface of the ground epitaph-inscription on a tombstone epicenter-point in the Earth directly above the center of an earthquake |
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equ
equator-equation-equivocal-equanimity-inequity |
equal
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equator-imaginary circle around the Earth, which is equidistant from the poles
equation-a statement asserting the equality of two mathematical expressions equivocal-ambiguous, misleading equanimity-composure inequity-unfairness |
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erg
ergatocracy-ergonomics-erg-ergography-synergic |
work
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ergatocracy-government by workers
ergonomics-science of the design of equipment for maximizing productivity erg-a unit of work ergogrpahy-instrument for measuring work capacity of a muscle while contracting synergic-working together |
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err
errant-erratic-erroneous-err-erratum |
wander, mistake
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errant-mistaken, straying from the proper course
erratic-lacking regularity, deviating from the customary course erroneous-mistaken err-make a mistake erratum-mistake in writing or printing |
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eth/ethos
ethos-bioethics-ethic-ethics-ethology |
character
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ethos- character peculiar to a person, people, or culture
bioethics-study of ethical implications of scientific discoveries, as in genetic engineering ethic-set of principles of correct conduct, system of moral values ethics-rules that govern conduct of people or members of a profession ethology-the study of human ethos |
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eu
eulogy-euphemism-eugenics-euphoria-euphony |
good, well
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eulogy-high praise
euphemism-use of inoffensive language in place of unpleasant language eugenics-a philosophy that advocates the improvement of human traits through various means euphoria-feeling extreme happiness euphony-pleasant and harmonious sound |
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extra/extro
extraordinary-extracurricular-extraterrestrial-extraneous-extroversion |
besides, beyond, outside of, more
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extraordinary-beyond the ordinary
extracurricular-outside of the regular curriculum extraterrestrial-outside the earth extraneous-not essential extroversion-behavior directed outside of one's self |
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fac/fic/fec
beneficient-manufacture-confection-soporific-facile |
do, make
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beneficient-performing acts of kindness
manufacture-make or process confection-act of making a sweet preparation, a sweet preparation soporific-something that produces sleep facile-doen with little effort, easy |
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fall/fals
false-fallacious-falsify-fallible-infallible |
deceptive/false/erroneous
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false-untrue, mistaken, wrong, misleading
fallacious-based on a false idea or fact, misleading falsify-state untruthfully, misrepresent fallible-capable of making an error infallible-uncapable of making an error |
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fed
federal-federation-federacy-federative-confederate |
league, pact
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federal-related to a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and constituent states
federation-the act of joining into a league or federal union, a federal group of states federacy-an alliance, a confederacy federative-forming, belonging to, or having the nature of a federation confederate-a member of a league, an ally |
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fer
coniferous-aquifer-pestiferous-vociferous-sporiferous |
bear, carry
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coniferous-pertaining to needle-leaved cone-bearing trees such as pines or firs
aquifer-stratum of permeable rock that bears water pestiferous-bearing mortal contagion, pestilent, deadly vociferous-loud, vocal, and noisy sporiferous-producing spores |
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fid
confide-fidelity-confidence-perfidious-confidante |
faith, trust
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confide-tell in confidence
fidelity-loyalty, exact correspondence confidence-trust or faith in someone or something perfidious-faithless, disloyal, untrustworthy confidante-a person to whom one's private affairs or thoughts are disclosed |
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fin
Finite-finale-definitive fin de siecle ad infinitum |
end
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Finite-limited, impermanent
finale-concluding part of a musical composition definitive-conclusive, authoritative, precisely defined fin de siecle-end of a century ad infinitum-forever, again and again |
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flect/flex
flexible-reflex-reflection-deflect-circumflex |
bend
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flexible-capable of being bent
reflex-bent or thrown back, reflected reflection-the act of bending or throwing back from a surface deflect-turn aside, bend, deviate circumflex-curving around |
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flu/fluct/flux
fluctuate-unfluent-confluence-flux-reflux |
flow
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fluctuate-vary irregularly, rise and fall in waves
influent-flowing into confluence-a flowing together, a juncture of two or more streams flux-flowing, a continuous moving reflux-a flowing backward, an ebbing |
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fort
fortify-forte-fortitude-fortuitous-fortress |
brave, strong, chance
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fortify-strengthen, reinforce
forte-a person's strong point fortitude-quality that enables a person to face pain and suffering with courage fortuitous-occurring by chance fortress-a large military stronghold |
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frac/frag
fractional-refract-infringe-fractious-fragmentary |
break
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fractional-very small, being in fractions or pieces
refract-deflect sound or light infringe-transgress, violate fractious-unruly, rebellious fragmentary-consisting of small disconnected parts |
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frat
fraternity-confraternity-fraternal-fraternize-fratricide |
brother
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fraternity-a social organization of male students
confraternity-an associations of persons united in a common purpose fraternal-brotherly fraternize-mingle on friendly terms fratricide-the killing of one's brother or sister |
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func
function-defunct-perfunctory-functionary-malfunction |
perform, discharge
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function-assign duty or activity
defunct-no longer existing perfunctory-performed really as a duty, superficial functionary-someone who performs a particular function malfunction-failure to work |
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gam
polygamous-endogamy-exogamy-gamic-monogamous |
marriage
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polygamous-having more than one wife or husband at a time
endogamy-marriage within a particular group exogamy-marriage outside a particular group gamic-requiring fertilization to reproduce monogamous-relating to marriage to one person at a time |
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gen
engender-genesis-genetics-gentry-genre |
birth, class, descent, race, generate
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engender-cause, produce
genesis-beginning, origin genetics-branch of biology that deals with heredity gentry-people of standing, class of people just below nobility genre-type, class, distinct literary or artistic category |
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geo
geology-geography-geocentric-geothermal-geophysics |
earth
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geology-science that studies the structure and composition of the earth
geography-science that studies the earth and its life geocentric-having the Earth as center geothermal-produced by the heat in the Earth's interior geophysics-the phsyics of the earth |
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gloss/glot
glossa-polyglot-glossolatia-glossary-glottis |
language, tongue
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glossa-the tongue
polyglot-speaker of many languages glossolatia-fabricated and meaningless speech associated with trance states glossary-list of words and their meanings, usually at the back of a book glottis-opening between the vocal chords and the larynx |
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grad/gress
regress-progressive-egress-ingress-graduate |
step
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regress-move backward, revert to an earlier state
progressive-going step-by-step, favoring progress egress-an exit ingress-an entrance graduate-advance to a new level of skill or achievement |
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graph/gram
graphology-biographical-gramophone-epigram-grammar |
write, draw, record
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graphology-study of handwriting, particularly for the purpose of character analysis
biographical-relating to facts and events of a person's life gramophone-a record player epigram-short and witty saying grammar-the system of rules of a language |
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grat
gratify-gratitude-gratuitous-persona non grata-ex gratia |
pleasing
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gratify-please
gratitude-thankfulness gratuitous-free, voluntary persona non grata-a person who is not acceptable or welcome ex gratia-done voluntarily, out of kindness or grace |
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gravity/griev
gravity-grave-gravitas-grievous-aggrieved |
serious, heavy, harmful
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gravity-seriousness
grave-requiring serious thought gravitas-seriousness in demeanor or treatment grievous-causing grief or pain aggrieved-afflicted, distressed |
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greg
aggregate-congregation-gregarious-gregarine-segregate |
flock, herd
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aggregate-collective mass or sum, total
congregation-a gathering gregarious-sociable gregarine-various parasitic protozoans in the digestive tracts of invertebrates segregate-separate from a main body or group |
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gyn
misogynist-gynecology-gynarchy-gynophobia-gynecoid |
woman
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misogynist-one who hates women
gynecology-branch of medicine dealing with women's health gynarchy-government by women gynophobia-fear of women gynecoid-characteristic of a woman |
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helio
heliocentric-heliolatry-heliotaxis-heliotrope-heliotherapy |
sun
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heliocentric-having the Sun as a center
heliolatry-Sun worship heliotaxis-an organisms movement in response to the Sun's light heliotrope-kind of plant that turns toward the sun heliotherapy-therapy based on the exposure to sunlight |
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hemo
hemorrhage-hemoglobin-hemophilia-hemoptysis-hemophobia |
blood
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hemorrhage-heavy bleeding
hemoglobin-respiratory pigment in red blood cells hemophilia-blood coagulation disorder hemoptysis-the expectoration of blood hemophobia-fear of blood |
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herb
herbal-hericide-herbaceous-herbivorous-herbalism |
vegetation
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herbal-relating to or containing herbs
herbicide-chemical that destroys plants or weeds herbaceous-characteristic of an herb herbivorous-feeding mainly on plants herbalism-herbal medicine |
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hetero
heterosexual-heterodox-heterogeneous-heterodyne-heterochromatic |
different, mixed, unlike
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heterosexual-sexually oriented to persons of the opposite sex
heterodox-unorthodox, not widely accepted heterogeneous-composed of unlike parts, different, diverse heterodyne-having alternating currents of two different frequencies producing two new ones heterochromatic-characterized by different colors |
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homo
homologous-homonym-homogeneous-homocentric-homogenize |
same, alike
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homologous-similar in value or function
homonym-word identical in pronunciation and spelling but different in meaning homogeneous-composed of identical parts, uniform in composition homocentric-having the same center homogenise-make uniform in consistency |
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hom/homo/human
humane-humanity-humanism-humanitarian-hominoid |
man, humanity
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humane-characterized by kindess or compassion
humanity-humans as a group humanism-system of thought focusing on humans, their values, and capacities humanitarian-relating to the promotion of human welfare hominoid-belonging to the family Hominidae, which includes apes and man |
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hydr/hydra/hydro
hydroelectric-hydroponics-hydrant-dehydrate-hydrophyte |
water
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hydroelectric-producing electricity through the action of falling water
hydroponics-science of growing plants in water reinforced with nutrients hydrant-large pipe for drawing water dehydrate-remove water from hydrophyte-a water plant |
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hyper
hyperbole-hyperactive-hypertension-hypercritical-hyperventilate |
above, excessive, over
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hyperbole-purposeful exaggeration for effect
hyperactive-excessively active hypertension-high blood pressure hypercritical-excessively critical hyperventilate-to breath abnormally fast |
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hypo
hypothetical-hypoglycemia-hypochondria-hypoplasia |
beneath, lower, under
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hypothetical-based on assumptions or hypotheses
hypothermia-abnormally low body temperature hypoglycemia-abnormally low glucose levels in the blood hyperchondria-unfoundedbelief that one is often ill hypoplasia-arrested development of organs |
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ig/il/im/in/ir
ignominious-impecunious-impoverish-intractable-irrelevant |
not, without, causative, prefix
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ignominious-disgraceful and dishonorable
impecunious-poor, having no money impoverish-make poor or bankrupt intractable-not easily managed irrelevant-not applicable, unrelated |
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in
incite-incarnate-indigenous-inclusive-incongruity |
in, on, upon, not, intensive
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incite-arouse to action
incarnate-having bodily form indigenous-native, occurring naturally in an area inclusive-tending to include all incongruity-stae of not fitting |
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inter
intervene-interpose-interregnum-intersperse-internecine |
among, between, within, mutual
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intervene-come between
interpose-insert, intervene interregnum-interval between reigns intersperse-distribute among, mix with internecine-deadly to both sides |
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intra/intro
intraocular-intravenous-intramural-introvert-introspective |
into, inward, within
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intraocular-occuring within the eyeball
intravenous-within a vein intramural-within an institution such as a school introvert-someone given to self-analysis introspective-contemplating one's own thoughts and feelings |
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jac/jact/ject
reject-eject-trajectory-interject-ejaculate |
throw, fling
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reject-refuse to accept or consider, deny
eject-throw out trajectory-path taken by a projectile interject-interpose, insert ejaculate-eject abruptly |
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jur/jus/jud
judicious-perjure-jurisdiction-jurisprudence-justice |
swear, law, judge, just
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judicious-wise, sound in judgement
perjure-tell a lie under oath jurisdiction-power to interpret and apply law, control jurisprudence-philosophy of law justice-quality of being honorable and fair |
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lect/leg/lig
legible-select-lector-election-predilection |
read, choose
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legible-readible
select-make a choice lector-someone who reads scriptural passages in a church service election-ability to make a choice predilection-preference, liking |
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leg
legacy-illegal-legalese-legitimate-legislation |
law
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legacy-a gift made by a will
illegal-prohibited by law legalese-abstruse vocabulary of the legal profession legitimate-in accordance with established standards, genuine, reasonable legislation-laws, decrees, mandates |
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lev
levity-levitate-lever-alleviate-leverage |
light
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levity-light manner or attitude
levitate-rise in the aire or cause to rise lever-a means of accomplishing something alleviate-relieve, improve partially leverage-power to act effectively |
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liber
liberal-liberation-libertine-illiberal-libertarian |
free
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liberal-tolerant, broad-minded, generous, lavish
liberation-freedom, emancipation libertine-one without moral restraint illiberal-bigoted, narrow-minded libertarian-one who believes in unrestricted freedom |
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librar/libr
library-librarianship-libel-libretto-librettist |
book
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library-place where books are kept, collection of books
librarianship-specialization in library books libel-defamatory statement, act of writing something that smears a person's character libretto-text of a dramatic musical work librettist-author of a libretto |
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liter
literati-literature-illiterate-literation-literal |
letter
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literati-scholarly or learned persons
literature-a body of written works illiterate-unable to read and write literation-letter for letter literal-limited to the most obvious meaning of a word, word for word |
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loc/log/loqu
loquacious-colloquial-soliloquy-circumlocution-epilogue |
word, speak, talk
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loquacious-talkative
colloquial-typical of informal speech sililoquy-literary or dramatic speech by one character, not addressed to others circumlocution-indirect way of saying something epilogue-short speech at the end of a play |
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luc/lum/lus
lucid-translucent-elucidation-pellucid-luminous |
light
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lucid-bright, clear, intelligable
translucent-partially transparent elucidation-clarification pellucid-transparent, translucent, easily understood luminous-bright, brilliant, glowing |
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lud
allude-ludicrous-prelude-interlude-elude |
play, game
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allude-make an indirect reference to
ludicrous-laughable, ridiculous prelude-an introductory performance preceding the principal matter interlude-an entertainment between acts of a play elude-evade |
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macro
macrocosm-macroeconomics-macroscopic-macronutrient-macrocyte |
large, long
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macrocosm-the universe
macroeconomics-study of the overall workings of the economy macroscopics-large enough to be seen with the naked eye macronutrient-an element needed in large preparation for a plant's growth macrocyte-an abnormally large red blood cell |
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magn
magnify-magna cum laude-magnate-magnitude-magnanimity |
great
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magnify-enlarge
magna cum laude-with high honors magnate-powerful person magnitude-extent, greatness of size magnanimity-generosity, nobility |
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mal
malign-malaise-malicious-malefactor-malfeasance |
bad
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malign-speak evil of
malaise-feeling of discomfort, general sense of depression malicious-full of animosity and hatred malefactor-doer of evil malfeasance-misconduct |
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man
emancipate-manipulate-manubrium-maniable-quadrumanus |
hand
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emancipate-liberate
manipulate-operate or control by the hands manubrium-a body part that is shaped like a handle maniable-easy to handle, flexible quadrumanus-having four feet with the first digits being opposable |
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mand
mandate-mandatory-commandment-mandamus-reprimand |
order
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mandate-authoritative order or instruction
mandatory-commanded by authority commandment-a command mandamus-an order issued by a superior court to a lower court reprimand-a strong formal rebuke |
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mania
mania-maniac-megalomania-maniacal-manic-depressive |
obsession
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mania-mental disorder characterized by excessive gaiety, wild enthusiasm
maniac-someone who has excessive enthusiasm for something, an insane person megalomania-delusions of power or importance maniacal-characterized by excessive enthusiasm, marked by insanity manic-depressive-affective disorder marked by alternating periods of mania and depression |
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mar/mari
maritime-marine-marina-aquamarine-submarine |
sea
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maritime-relating to the sea
marine-native to the sea, relating to the sea marina-a boat basin for small boats aquamarine-pale blue to light greenish blue submarine-undersea |
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mater/matr
maternal-matron-matrix-matrilineal-matriarchy |
mother
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maternal-relating to or characteristic of a mother
matron-a mother of mature age and social position matrix-the womb matrilineal-tracing ancestory through the mother's line matriarchy-a family or community governed by women |
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mega
megaphone-magalomania-magalith-magalopolis-megalophonous |
great, large
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magaphone-device used to amplify the voice
magalomania-delusions of power or importance magalith-huge stone used in prehistoric structures megalopolis-vast city megalophonous-having a loud voice |
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meta
metaphor-metamorphosis-metaplasia-metanoia-metaphysical |
change, at a later time, beyond
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metaphor-figure of speech that compares two different things
metamorphosis-change, transformation metaplasia-change of one kind of tissue into another kind metanoia-spiritual conversion metaphysical-pertaining to speculative philosophy |
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meter, metr
barometer-perimeter-micrometer-ammeter-metrology |
measure
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barometer-instrument used in weather forecasting for measuring atmospheric pressure
perimenter-the outer limits of an area micrometer-device that measures small distances or objects ammeter-instrument that measures electric current in amperes metrology-study of weights and measures |
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micro
microbiota-micrology-microclimate-microcosm-microdont |
small
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microbiota-the microscopic life of an area
micrology-excessive devotion to small details microclimate-the climate of a small area microcosm-a small system having analagies to a larger system, small world microdont-having small teeth |
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min
diminution-diminutive-minute-minutia-minuscule |
small
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diminution-lessening, reduction
diminutive-small minute-very small minutia-petty details minuscule-very small |
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mis
misconstrue-misapprehension-misnomer-misanthropy-misogynist |
hatred, bad, improper, wrong
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misconstrue-misunderstand
misapprehension-a misunderstanding misnomer-incorrect name misanthropy-hatred of humanity misogynist-hater of women |
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miss/mit
transmit-remittance-missive-dismiss-mittimus |
move, send
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transmit-send from one place to another cause to spread
remittance-something sent as payment missive-a letter dismiss-put away from consideration, reject mittimus-writ that commits one to prison |
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mob/mot/mov
immoble-mobility-automobile-emotive-movie |
move
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immoble-fixed, motionless
mobility-state of being capable of moving automobile-passenger vehicle having four wheels and an internalcombustion engine emotive-appealing to or expressing emotion movie-a sequence of images on a screen so rapid that they create the illusion of movement |
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mono
monogamy-monologue-monocline-monochromatic-monolithic |
one, single
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monogamy-marriage to one person at a time
monologue-speech performed by an actor monocline-in geology, a single upward fold monochromatic-having one color monolithic-constituting single, unified whole |
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mon/monit
monitor-admonish-admonition-premonition-remonstrate |
warn
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monitor-maintain continuous observation of
admonish-caution or reprimand admonition-mild reproof premonition-forewarning, presentiment remonstrate-object or protest |
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mori/mort
moribund-mortorio-immortal-mortification-mortician |
death
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moribund-dying
mortorio-sculpture of the dead Christ immortal-not subject to death, everlasting mortification-shame or humiliation mortician-undertaker |
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morph
morphous-amorphous-morphometry-anthropomorphic-morphology |
form, shape
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morphous-having definite form
amorphous-lacking definite form morphometry-measurement of form anthropomorphic-attributing to human qualities to nonhumans morphology-the form and structure of an organism |
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multi
multipara-multifaceted-multifarious-multiplicity-muteity |
many
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multipara-mother of two or more children
multifaceted-made up of many parts multifarious-dierse multiplicity-state of being numerous multeity-a state of being many |
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mut
mutative-mutation-transmutation-immutable-mutable |
change
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mutative-in grammar, expressing change of state or place
mutation-significant genetic change transmutation-change in appearance, shape, or nature immutable-unchangeable mutable-changeable |
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nas/nat
nationality-nativity-natal-native-nascent |
birth, be from, spring forth
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nationality-state of belonging to a particular nation by birth or by naturalization
nativity-place or circumstances of birth natal-relating to birht native-an original inhabitant of a particular place nascent-starting to develop, coming into existence |
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nav
naval-navigation-navarch-naviform-circumnavigate |
ship
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naval-relating to ships or shipping
navigation-theory and practice of charting a ships course navarch-commander of a fleet naviform-boat-shaped circumnavigate-to go completely around |
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nec/nic/noc/nox
internecine-pernicious-nocent-innocuous-noxious |
kill, death, harm
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internecine-deadly to both sides
pernicious-very harmful nocent-causing injury innocuous-not harmful noxious-injurious to health |
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necro
necromacy-necrophobia-necrotype-necrophilia-necromorphous |
dead, corpse
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necromacy-divination through communicating with spirits
necrophobia-fear of dead bodies necrotype-extinct species necrophilia-intercourse with dead bodies necromorphous-feigning death |
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neg
negate-negative-renege-negligent-negligible |
no
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negate-nullify, cancel out
negative-indicating opposition renege-go back on one's word negligent-careless, unattentive neglibible-not worth considering |
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neo
neoglism-neophyte-neonate-neoplasia-neolithic |
new, recent
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neoglism-new word or expression, an existing word or expression used in a new way
neophyte-novice, beginner neonate-newborn child neoplasia-formation of new tissue neolithic-(New Stone Age) period in development of technology at the end of the Stone Age |
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neur
neurology-neurosis-neuroid-neurergic-neuralgia |
nerve
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neurology-study of the nerves and the brain
neurosis-disorder of the nervous system neuroid-nervelike neurergic-pertaining to nerve action neuralgia-pain along nerve |
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neut/neutr
neutral-neutralize-neutrality-neutron-neuter |
not either
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neutral-belonging to neither side in war or controversy
neutralize-make neutral, counterbalance the effect of neutrality-a state of being neutral neutron-an electrically neutral subatomic particle neuter-neither masculine or feminine |
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noct/nox
nocturnal-equinox-noctambulent-noctivagant-noctilucous |
night
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nocturnal-pertaining to night, active at night
equinox-either of two times a year when the Sun crosses the celestial equator noctambulent-walking in one's sleep noctivagant-wandering around at night noctilucous-shining at night |
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nom/nomen/nym
nominal-nom de guerre-misnomer-ignominious-nomenclature |
name
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nominal-existing in name only
nom de guerre-war name, pseudonym misnomer-incorrect name ignominious-disgraceful and dishonorable nomenclature-terms used in a particular science or discipline |
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non
nonplussed-nonchalant-non licet-non sequitur-nondescript |
not
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nonplussed-bewildered
nonchalant-causal, unconcerned non licet-not lawful non sequitur-conclusion not following from apparent evidence nondescript-lacking interesting or distinctive qualities, dull |
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nov
renovate-novice-novel-novitiate-innovation |
new
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renovate-restore to an earlier condition
novice-apprentice, beginner novel-new or original novitiate-staet of being a beginner or novice innovation-something newly introduced |
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num
numismatics-numeral-numerate-enumerate-numerology |
number
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numismatics-coin collecting
numeral-a symbol that represents a number numerate-count enumerate-count off, list numerology-study of mystical meanings in numbers |
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ob/oc/of/op
obdurate-occlude-obliterate-opprobrious-obfuscate |
against
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obdurate-stubborn
occlude-shut, block obliterate-destroy completely opprobrious-disgraceful, contemptious obfuscate-obscure, confuse |
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olig
oligopoly-oligarchy-oligodontous-oligophagous-oligosyllable |
little, few
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oligopoly-situation with only a few sellers so that action by any one of them will affect the price
oligarchy-government by only a few oligodontous-having few teeth oligophagous-eating only a few kinds of food oligosyllable-a word with only a few syllables |
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omni
omnipotent-omnivorous-omnipresent-omniscient-omneity |
all, every
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omnipotent-having unlimited power
omnivorous-eating everything, absorbing everything omnipresent-present everywhere omniscient-having infinite knowledge omneity-staet of including all things |
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oper
opera-opere citato-operon-operative-operose |
work
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opera-musical work
opre citato-already mentioned in the work operon-a group of genes that operate as a unit operative-functioning, working operose-working hard |
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opti/opto
optimistic-optician-optometry-optogram-optical |
eye, vision
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optimistic-looking on the positive side
optician-someone who makes spectacle optometry-measuring and testing of vision optogram-an image fixed on the retina optical-of or relating to sight |
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ortho
orthodox-orthopraxy-orthodontics-orthognathism-orthopedic |
straight, correct
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orthodox-traditional, conservative
orthopraxy-correct action orthodontics-correction of irregularity of the teeth orthognathism-condition of having straight jaws orthopedic-correctiing physical deformities |
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os/oss/ost/osteo
osseous-ossify-osteitis-ostosis-osteoma |
bone
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osseous-bony
ossify-turn into bone osteitis-bone inflammation ostosis-formation of bone osteoma-bone tumor |
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pal/paleo
paleontology-paleoethnic-paleography-paleology-paleogenetic |
ancient
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paleontologly-study of past geological eras through fossil remains
paleoethnic-relating to the earliest races of man paleography-study of ancient writings paleology-study of antiquities paleogenetic-of past origin |
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pac
pact-pacifist-pacify-pacific-pacification |
peace
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pact-a treaty
pacifist-person opposed to war or violence between nations pacify-to restore calm, bring peace pacific-calm, peaceful pacification-appeasement |
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pan
panorama-panacea-pantheon-panoply-pandemic |
all, every
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panorama-broad view, comprehensive picture
panacea-cure-all pantheon-all the gods of a people, group of highly regarded persons panoply-impressive array pandemic-spread over a whole area |
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par
parable-parity-par-disparity-apartheid |
equal
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parable-simple story that teaches a lesson
parity-equality par-equality of status or value disparity-difference apartheid-a system of discrimination based on race that formerly existed in South America |
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para
paradigm-paradisiacal-paramount-paragon-parasite |
beyond, related, alongside
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paradigm-model, example, pattern
paradisiacal-heavenly, wonderful paramount-supreme, primary paragon-model of excellence parasite-person or animal that lives at another's expense |
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pas/path
apathy-antipathy-pathos-pathogen-dispassionate |
feeling, disease, suffering
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apathy-indifference
antipathy-dislike pathos-pity, compassion pathogen-agent that causes disease dispassionate-impartial, unaffected by emotion |
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pater/patr
paternity-patronize-patronage-patricide-patrimony |
father
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paternity-fatherhood, descent from father's ancestors
patronize-codescend to, disparage, buy from patronage-support of a sponsor or benefactor, as for a cause or an institution patricide-murder of one's father patrimony-inheritance or heritage derived from one's father |
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ped
pedant-pedantic-pedagogue-pedodontics-encyclopedia |
child
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pedant-uninspired, boring academic who makes a display of his or her learning
pedantic-showing off learning pedagogue-teacher pedodontics-dentistry dealing with the treatment of children's teeth encyclopedia-reference work that contains articles on a broad range of subjects |
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ped/pod
pediform-pedestrian-pedate-pedometer-podiatry |
foot
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pediform-shaped like a foot
pedestrian-commonplace pedate-having feet pedometer-a device that measures distance by the number of steps of a walker podiatry-the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the foot |
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pel/puls
pulse-pulsate-repellant-repulse-propellant |
drive, urge
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pulse-a regular or rhythmical beating
pulsate-beat, to vibrate repellant-something that repels or drives back repulse-drive back, repel propellant-something that provides thrust |
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per
peregrinate-percutaneous-permeable-pervasive-permeate |
through, completely
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peregrinate-wander through
percutaneous-effecting something through the skin permeable-penetrable pervasive-spread throughout every part permeate-diffuse through |
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peri
periosteal-peripatetic-perihelion-perigee-periphrasis |
around, near
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periosteal-around a bone
peripatetic-moving around from place to place perihelion-the point in orbit nearest the sun perigee-the point in orbit nearest Earth periphrasis-circumlocution |
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pet
petition-competition-petulant-repetitive-petitio principli |
seek, request, assail
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petition-a request to a superior authority
competition-the act of striving against others to attain a goal petulant-contemptuous, peevish repetitive-given to the act of repeating petitio principli-begging the question |
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phil
philanthropist-technophile-philogynist-philhelline-philtre |
love, fondness, preference
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philanthropist-lover of mankind, doer of good
technophile-lover of technology philogynist-lover of women philhelline-lover of things Greek philtre-love potion |
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phobos
phobia-arachnophobia-agoraphobia-claustrophobia-hydrophobia |
fear
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phobia-abnormal, irrational fear of a situation or thing
arachnophobia-abnormal fear of spiders agoraphobia-fear of places that are public or open claustrophobia-fear of being in enclosed spaces hydrophobia-fear of water |
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phon
microphone-phonogram-phonic-phonetics-cacophony |
sound, voice
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microphone-an instrument that changes sound waves into electric current
phonogram-a symbol that represents sound phonic-relating to sound phonetics-study of speech sounds cacophony-jarring, unpleasant noise |
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phos/phot
photosensitive-photograph-phototaxis-photophile-photometry |
light
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photosensitive-sensitive to light or radiant energy
photograph-an image recorded by a camera and reproduced on a photosensitive surface phototaxis-growth directed by light photophile-loving light photometry-measurement of the properties of light |
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phys/physio
physiology-physical-physiolatry-physiocracy-physiognomy |
nature
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physiology-the function of a living organism
physical-relating to the body physiolatry-worship of nature physiocracy-government that is in accord with the operation of natural laws physiognomy-divination of character from a person's face |
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pict
picture-depict-pictograph-picturesque-pictorial |
paint
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picture-an image rendered on a flat surface
depict-represented in a picture pictograph-a picture that represents a word or idea picturesque-of a picture, quaintly attractive pictorial-relating to or composed of pictures |
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plac
placid-placate-implacable-complacent-placebo |
please
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placid-calm
placate-lessen another's anger, pacify implacable-inflexible, incapable of being appeased complacent-self-satisfied placebo-something given to please or quiet |
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poli
politics-metropolitan-cosmopolitan-politcal-polity |
city, state, citizen
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politics-the art of governing a state and the control of its affairs
metropolitan-relating to a major city cosmopolitan-common to the whole world political-relating to the affairs of the state polity-political organization of a state |
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poly
polyphony-polymorphic-polyglot-polygamy-polytheist |
many
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polyphony-use of one symbol for many sounds
polymorphic-having many forms polyglot-speaker of many languages polygamy-having more than one wife or husband at a time polytheist-one who believes in more than one god |
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pon/pos
compose-component-composite-oppose-repose |
put, place
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compose-constitute or form
component-an element or ingredient composite-made up of components oppose-place so as to be opposite something else repose-place, to lay down |
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popul
populate-popular-populace-population-populous |
the people
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populate-supply with inhabitants, people
popular-reflecting the taste of the people at large populace-the masses population-all of the people who inhabit an area populous-containing many inhabitants |
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port
portage-portal-portable-deport-portfolio |
carry, gate
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portage-the act of transporting or carrying
portal-an entrance or gate portable-able to be carried easily portfolio-case to carry papers |
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post
posterity-posterior-postdiluvian-posthumous-post factum |
after, behind
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posterity-future generations, all of a person's descendants
posterior-bottom, rear postdiluvian-after the flood posthumous-after a person's death post factum- after the event |
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pre
prenatal-preclude-premise-precept-precedent |
before, earlier
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prenatal-before birth
preclude-make possible in advance premise-something previously stated precept-principle, law precedent-a model for something that follows |
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prehend/prehens
reprehend-comprehend-apprehension-prehensile-prehension |
seize, grasp
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reprehend-censure, reproe
comprehend-take in the meaning, to grasp apprehension-act of seizing, understanding prehensile-able to grasp prehension-act of grasping |
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prim
prima-facie-primapara-primeval-primordial-primogeniture |
before, first
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prima-facie-at first sight, on the face of it
primapara-a woman having her first child primeval-ancient, primitie primordial-original, existing from the beginning promogeniture-state of being the eldest child |
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pro
pro re nata-proponent-prodigy-propensity-proclivity |
in favor of
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pro re nata-for an emergency (for the thing born)
proponent-a supporter prodigy-highly gifted child, marvel propensity-inclination, tendency proclivity-tendency, inclination |
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proto
protogenic-prototype-protomorphic-protoplast-protolithis |
first, earliest
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protogenic-formed at the beginning
prototype-an original model protomorphic-primitive protoplast-an origninal ancestor protolithis-relating to the first Stone Age |
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pseudo
pseudonym-pseudopsia-pseudodox-pseudomorph-pseudocyesis |
false
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pseudonym-pen name, fictitious or borrowed name
pseudopsia-an optical illusion pseudodox-false doctrine pseudomorph-false or irregular in form pseudocyesis-false pregnancy |
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psych
psyche-psychic-psychiatrist-psychedelic-psychology |
mind
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psyche-the mind
psychic-perceptive of nonmaterial, spiritual forces, originating in the mind psychiatrist-a doctor who treats disorders of the mind psychedelic-mind-expanding psychology-study of the mind |
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pub
public-republic-publication-publicity-publish |
the public
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public-concerning the community or the people
republic-a political order in which a body of citizens has supreme power publication-communication of information to the public publicity-act of communicating information to attract public interest publish-announce, bring to the attention of the public |
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punct
punctilious-punctilio-punctual-puncture-punctate |
point, prick
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punctilious-strickly attentive to small details of form in conduct
punctilio-a fine point of etiquette punctual-prompt puncture-a hole made by a sharp object punctuate-like a point, ending in a point |
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put/putat
putative-repute-reputed-reputation-compute |
think, calculate
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putative-supposed
repute-consider, suppose reputed-supposed to be such reputation-state of being held in high esteem compute-determine the amount or number |
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quer/ques/quir/quis
query-inquest-inquisition-inquirer-requisite |
ask/seek
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query-a question
inquest-an investigation, court or legal proceeding inquisition-an investigation, act of inquiring inquirer-one who asks a question requisite-required |
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re
recant-rebut-retract-recurrence-redundant |
back again, repeat
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recant-retract a statement or opinion
rebut-refute by evidence or arguement retract-withdraw, take back recurrence-repetition, redundant-exceeding what is necessary, unnecessarily repetitive |
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rect
erect-erectile-rectitude-rectilinear-recto |
straight
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erect-fix in an upright position
erectile-able to be raised to an upright position rectitude-moral uprightness rectilinear-bounded by straight lines recto-right-hand page of the book |
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rect/reg/regn
rector-correct-regime-regulation-regular |
rule, govern
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rector-an Anglican cleric in charge of a parish
correct-remove the errors form, punish for the purpose of improving regime-a government in power regulation-a law to govern conduct regular-conforming with fixed procedure or discipline |
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retro
retrospect-retrograde-retroactive-retroject-retrovirus |
backward
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retrospect-review of contemplation of the past
retrograde-having a backward motion or direction retroactive-applying to an earlier time retroject-throw back retrovirus-a virus that synthesizes DNA from RNA instead of from the reverse |
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rid/ris
deride-ridicule-derision-ridiculous-ridibund |
laugh
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deride-mock
ridicule-words that evoke contemptuous laughter at a person derision-ridicule ridiculous-deserving ridicule, absurd ridibund-easily moved to laughter |
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rog/rogat
interrogatory-prerogative-rogatory-rogation-derogatory |
ask
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interrogatory-asking a question
prerogative-a special right or privalege rogatory-requesting information rogation-solmn prayer derogatory-disparaging, belittling |
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sacr/sanct
santuary-sanctify-sanction-sacrosanct-sanctimonious |
sacred, holy
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sanctuary-haven, retreat
santify-set apart as holy, consecrate sanction-approval, ratification, permission sacrosanct-extremely sacred, beyond criticism sanctimonious-pretending to be pious or righteous |
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sci
scibile-sciolism-conscientious-prescient-nescience |
know
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scibile-something that is possible to know
sciolism-conceit due to wisdom conscientiousness-careful and thorough, governed by conscience prescient-having foresight nescience-absence of knowledge, ignorance |
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scop
scopic-telescope-periscope-microscopic-colonoscope |
examine, observe, watch
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scopic-visual
telescope-device used to observe distant objects periscope-optical instrument used to see things from a position not in a direct line of sight microscopic-too small to be seen with the naked eye colonscope-long, flexible instrument used to visually examine the colon |
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scrib/scrip
ascribe-circumscribe-prescribe-manuscript-nondescript |
write
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ascribe-attribute to a cause or source
circumscribe-limit, confine prescribe-set down a rule, recommend a treatment manuscript-a document written by hand nondescript-lacking interesting or distinctive qualities, dull |
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se
secede-select-seclusion-seduce-secretive |
away, apart
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secede-withdraw from membership in an alliance
select-pick out, choose seclusion-act of keeping apart from social contact seduce-lead away from accepted principles, attract secretive-not open or frank |
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sec/sect/segm
sectile-dissect-intersection-secant-segmented |
cut
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sectile-relating to a mineral that can be cut smoothly by a knife
dissect-cut apart intersection-the process or result of cutting across or through secant-a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points segmented-divided into parts |
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secu/sequ
prosecutor-sequel-inconsequential-obsequious-sequatious |
follow
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prosecutor-one who initiates a civil or criminal court action
sequel-something that follows inconsequential-insignificant, unimportant obsequious-overly submissive sequatious-disposed to follow another |
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semi
semiterrestrial-semiannual-semiaquatic-semicircle-semitaur |
half, partly
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semiterrestrial-partially living on land
semiannual-occurring twice a year semiaquatic-not entirely adapted for living in water semicircle-half of a circle semitaur-in mythology, a creature that is half-man and half-bull |
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sens/sent
sensate-insensible-sentiment-sentient-sentisection |
feel, be aware
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sensate-perceived by the senses
insensible-unconcious, unresponsive sentiment-a view based on emotion rather than reason sentient-aware, conscious, able to perceive sentisection-vivisection performed without the use of anethesis |
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sol
solarium-solarize-solstice-soliterraneous-solarimeter |
sun
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solarium-room exposed to sunlight
solarize-expose to sunlight solstice-point when the sun is furthest from the equator soliterraneous-relating to the meteorological effect of sun and earth solarimeter-device that measures the flux of the sun's radiation |
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solv/solu
dissolve-soluble-solute-dissolution-irresolute |
free, loosen, dissolve
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dissolve-make something pass into solution, melt, dispel
soluble-able to be dissolved, possible to solve solute-a substance dissolved into another one dissolution-disintegration, debauchery irresolute-undecided |
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somn
somnambulence-somniloquence-insomnia-somnolent-somniferous |
sleep
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somnambulence-walking in one's sleep
somniloquence-talking in one's slee- insomnia-inability to fall asleep or remain asleep somnolent-sleepy somniferous-inducing sleep |
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soph
sophist-sophistry-sophisticate-sophomoric-philosophy |
wise, skillful, shrewd
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sophist-one who is skilled in deceptive argumentation
sophistry-plausible but misleading argumentation sophisticate-make more wordly, refine sophomoric-showing lack of judgment and immaturity philosophy-love of wisdom |
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spec/spect/spic
specimen-specter-speculate-retrospective-perspicacious |
see, look at
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specimen-a representative of a class or whole, a sample
specter-an apparition speculate-take something as true based on insufficient evidence retrospective-review of the past perspicacious-shrewd, astute, keen-witted |
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spir
respiration-aspiration-spirit-spirited-spirograph |
breath, energy, animation
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respiration-breathing
aspiration-expulsion of breath from speaking spirit-animating force within living beings spirited-animated, courageous spirograph-device that records the movements of breathing |
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stas, stat
stationary-static-state-status-status quo |
stand, being in a place, position
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stationary-not moving
static-having no motion, fixed, stationary state-condition of being status-position or standing in relation to that of others status quo-existing state of affairs |
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strict/string
restrict-stricture-stringent-strict-constrict |
tight, drawn together
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restrict-keep within limits
stricture-a limit or restriction stringent-imposing rigorous standards, constricted, tight strict-precise, within narrow limits, rigorous in discipline constrict-squeeze or compress, restrict the scope of |
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struct
destruction-structure-construct-instruction-indestructible |
build
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destruction-act of destroying
structure-something built constrct-build instruction-act of methodically providing with knowledge indestructible-impossible to destroy |
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sub/suc/suf/sug/sup/sus
subtle-subterfuge-subsume-suppress-suspend |
below, under, less
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subtle-hard to detect or describe
subterfuge-trick or tactic used to avoid something subsume-include, incorporate suppress-put down by force, restrain suspend-defer, interrupt, dangle hang |
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super/sur
superior-supersede-insuperable-supernal-surtax |
over, above
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superior-higher than another in rank or authority
supersede-take the place of insuperable-insurmountable, unconquerable supernal-clestial, heavenly surtax-additional tax |
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syl/sym/syn/sys
syllogism-synchronous-syndicate-synthesis-system |
together, with
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syllogism-argument with a conclusion deduced from two premises
synchronous-occuring at the same time, moving at the same rate syndicate-association of people who undertake a duty or transact business synthesis-blend, combination system-group of interrelated elements that form a whole |
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tact/tang
contact-tactile-tactus-tangible-tangent |
touch
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contact-a coming together or touching
tactile-relating to the sense of touch tactus-sense of touch tangible-able to be touched tangent-digression, diversion |
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tele
telemeter-telemetry-telecommunication-teleseism-telephony |
distance, far
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telemeter-an instrument that measures distance
telemetry-science of transmitting data from someplace remote to a distant receiing station telecommunication-science of communicating over distances by electronic transmission teleseism-tremor from a distant earthquake telephony-sound transmission between distant stations |
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tempor
contemporary-temporal-temporize-extemporaneous-temporality |
time
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contemporary-belonging to the same period
temporal-related to time temporize-act evasively to gain time, avoid an arguement, or postpone a decision extemporaneous-unrehearsed temporality-being bounded in time |
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ten/tain
detain-pertain-tenacious-content-tenure |
hold
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detain-delay, keep from proceeding
pertain-relate to tenacious-stubborn, holding firm content-something that is contained tenure-a period during which something is held |
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tend/tens/tent
tension-contend-contention-tense-tensor |
stretch, strive
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tension-act of stretching tight
contend-strive in opposition, to struggle contention-act of striving in controversy tense-tightly stretched tensor-a muscle that stretches a body part |
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term
terminal-midterm-terminate-interminable-termless |
end, limit
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terminal-concluding, final, fatal
midterm-middle of an academic term terminate-end interminable-endless termless-having no limits, unending |
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terr
terraqueous-terraceous-terrestrial-terra firma-terra incognita |
land, the earth
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terraqueous-consisting of land and water
terraceous-earthen terrestrial-earthly terra firma-dry land terra incognita-unknown land |
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terti
tertial-tertian-tertiary-tertium quid-tertiary color |
third
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tertial-relating to the third row of flight feathers on the basal section of a bird's wing
tertian-recurring after three days tertiary-third in degree or rank tertium quid-a third thing of indeterminate character tertiary color-a color that results from mixing two secondary colors |
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the/thei/theo
atheist-theocracy-theology-apotheosis-theogamy |
god
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atheist-person who does not believe in the existence of God
theocracy-government of priests representing a god theology-study of God and religion apotheosis-glorification, glorified ideal theogamy-marriage of gods |
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therap
therapy-therapeutic-therapist-biotherapy-physiotherapy |
attend, treat
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therapy-treatment of illness
therapeutic-having healing powers therapist-specialist in a particular therapy biotherapy-treatment of disease with preparations synthesized from living organisms physiotherapy-treatment of physical injury with therapeutic exercise |
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therm/thermo
thermochemistry-thermal-thermoduric-thermodynamic-thermolabile |
warm, hot
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thermochemistry-the chemistry of heat
thermal-relating to or caused by heat thermoduric-able to survive high heat thermodynamic-resulting from heat conversion thermolabile-subject to change or destruction by heating |
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tom/tome/tomy
tome-dermatome-microtome-gastrotomy-vasectomy |
cut, section
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tome-one book in a work of many volumes
dermatome-instrument used to cut slices of the skin in skin grafts microtome-instrument that cuts specimens into slices for examination with microscopes gastrotomy-surgical incision into the stomach vasectomy-surgical removal of a duct that carries semen |
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top/topo
topography-topology-toponym-topophobia-topos |
place, region
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topography-the configuration of a land surface
topology-regional anatomy toponym-the name of a place topophobia-fear of certain places topos-a traditional theme |
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tors/tort/torqu
retort-torsion-contort-torque-tortuous |
twist, turn
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retort-quick caustic reply that turns the first speaker's words to one's own advantage
torsion-act of twisting and turning contort-twist out of shape torque-turning or twisting force tortuous-winding, twisting, circuitous |
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tract
attract-tractor-tractable-intractable-protract |
drag, pull
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attract-cause to draw near
tractor-vehicle for pulling machinery tractable-stubborn, difficult to manipulate, difficult to remedy intractable-not easily managed protract-draw out, prolong |
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tran/trans
transcend-transmute-transgression-translucent-transmorgrify |
across, through
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transcend-rise above, go beyond
transmute-change in appearance, shape or nature transgression-the exceeding of a limit or boundary translucent-clear, lucid transmorgrify-change into a different shape or form |
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trem/tremu
tremendous-tremulous-tremble-tremor-tremolo |
tremble, shake
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tremendous-enormous, able to make one tremble
tremulous-marked by shaking or trembling tremble-shake involuntarily, quake, feel fear tremor-a shaking movement, a trembling or quivering tremolo-a quivering effect produced by quickly repeating a single tone |
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turb
turbid-turbine-turbojet-turbulent-disturbance |
spinning, confusion, disturbance
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turbid-in a state of turmoil
turbine-machine that converts energy of moving fluid to rotary mechanical power turbojet-jet engine with a turbine-driven compressor turbulent-violently agitated disturbance-a commotion |
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typ/type
typal-typical-typify-typology-stereotype |
type
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typal-relating to or serving as a type
typical-conforming to a type typify-represent as a typical example of, symbolize typology-the study or classification of types stereotype-a formulaic conception or image |
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ultra
ultrasonic-ultramodern-ultraconservative-ultranationalism-ultramundane |
beyond, excessive, on the other side of
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ultrasonic-relating to acoustic frequencies above the ear's audible range
ultramodern-extremely modern in style or ideas ultraconservative-conservative to an extreme untranationalism-extreme nationalism ultramundane-extending beyond the world or the universe |
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un
unfeigned-untenable-unyielding-unequiocal-unfetter |
not, reverse, undo, remove, intensive
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unfeigned-not feigned, not made up, genuine, real
untenable-not viable, indefensible unyielding-firm, resolute unequivocal-absolute, certain unfetter-fre from restrains, liberate |
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uni
unique-universal-unipolar-unicorn-unanimity |
one
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unique-one of a kind
universal-characterizing or affecting all, present everywhere unipolar-having a single magnetic or electric pole unicorn-mythological horse with a single horn projecting from its forehead unanimity-state of total agreement or unity |
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urb
urban-suburb-urbane-urbanite-urbanologist |
city
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urban-related to a city
suburb-residential area outlying a city urbane-refined, sophisticated, suave urbanite-city dweller urbanologist-specialist in city life |
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us/ut
usage-usurp-usury-utilitarian-utile |
use/useful
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usage-act of using
usurp-seize by force usury-lending money at exorbitant rates utilitarian-concerned with usefulness rather than beauty utile-useful |
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vac/vaca/vacu
vacate-vacuum-vacuous-vacuity-vacuole |
empty
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vacate-empty of occupants
vacuum-space empty of matter vacuous-empty, void, lacking intelligence, purposeless vacuity-emptiness of mind, lack of ideas vacuole-small cavity in cell cytoplasm |
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veh/vect
vehicular-vehemently-vector-vectoring-convection |
carry
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vehicular-relating to vehicles
vehemently-vigorously, energetically vector-a course or direction vectoring-guiding by radio communication according to vectors convection-transmission |
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ven/vent
invent-prevention-conventional-circumvent-contravene |
come
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invent-produce or contrive by ingenuity
prevention-act of impeding, a hindrance conventional-customary circumvent-avoid contravene-act contrary to, to violate |
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ver/verac/veri
veritable-verity-aver-veracity-verisimilitude |
true
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veritable-real, genuine
verity-truthfulness aver-to affirm, declare to be true veracity-accuracy, truthfulness verisimilitude-quality of appearing true or real |
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verb
verbatim-verbal-proverbial-verbiage-verbose |
word
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verbatim-corresponding word for word
verbal-associated with words proverbial-widely referred to verbiage-an excess of words, wordiness verbose-wordy, long-winded |
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vers/vert
versatile-reversion-avert-extrovert-vertigo |
turn,change
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versatile-adaptable, all-purpose
reversion-return to an earlier stage avert-turn away, prevent extrovert-person whose psychological energy is directed outward toward other people vertigo-dizziness |
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via
via-via media-viaduct-viatical-viaticum |
way, road
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via-by way of
via media-middle way or course viaduct-series of spans that carry a road over another road or a valley viatical-relating to a road or traveling viaticum-traveling provisions |
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vict/vinc/vanq
victor-victory-evict-invincible-vanquish |
conquer
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victor-one who defeats an adversary
victory-defeat of an enemy, triumph evict-force out, expel invincible-impossible to overcome or defeat vanquish-conquer in battle, subjugate |
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vid/vis
video-visible-supervisor-vista-visage |
see, look
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video-relating to televised images
visible-perceptible to the eye supervisor-one who is in charge vista-a distant view or prospect visage-appearance, aspect, countenance |
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vir
virile-virulent-virago-virility-virilism |
man
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virile-having the characteristics of an adult male
virulent-very harmful, poisonous, hostile virago-woman who is noisy and scolding, or domineering virility-manly characteristic, potency virilism-male sexual characteristics in a female |
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vit
vital-vitalize-curriculum vitae-vitamin-vitality |
life
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vital-characteristic of or relating to life
vitalize-endow with life, invigorate curriculum vitae-summary of a person's education and professional life vitamin-organic substance needed for normal growth and body activity vitality-capacity to live and grow |
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viv/viva
survive-vivacious-conviviality-vivarium-vivisection |
alive, lively, animated
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survive-remain alive
vivacious-lively conviviality-sociable, merry vivarium-enclosure where living things are raised for observation and research vivisection-painful experiments performed on a living animal for scientific research |
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voc, voke
advocate-equivocal-irrevocable-vociferrous-evoke |
call
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advocate-recommend, to plead for
equivocal-ambiguous, misleading irrevocable-conclusive, irreversible vociferrous-loud, vocal, and noisy evoke-to produce a reaction |
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vol/voli
voluntary-volition-benevolent-malevolent-volitile |
wish, choice
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voluntary-done of one's own free will
volition-act of making a conscious choice benevolent-characterized by doing good malevolent-showing ill will, wishing harm to others volitile-relating to the will, expressing a wish |
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volv/volu
evolution-devolve-revolution-volution-volvulus |
roll, turn
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evolution-changing from one thing into a more complex or better form
devole-pass on or transfer to another revolution-a turning around an axis volution-a turn or twist around a center volvulus-abnormal twisting of the intestine |
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vor/vorac
voracious-voracity-carnivore-herbivore-omnivore |
devour, greedy
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voracious-having an insatiable appetite, ravenous
voracity-condition of being eager to consume great amounts of food carnivore-flesh-eating animal herbivore-animal that feeds mainly on plants omnivore-eating both animals and plants |
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xen/xeno
xenophobe-xenophile-xenobiotic-xenocryst-xenogenesis |
stranger, foreigner
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xenophobe-person who is afraid of strangers or foreigners
xenophile-one who is attracted to foreigners xenobiotic-foreign to living organisms xenocryst-foreign crystal in an igneous rock xenogenesis-production of children that are very different from either parent |
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zo/zoo
zoology-zoolatry-zoogenic-zoonosis-zoophilia |
animal
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zoology-study of the structure and classification of animals
zoolatry-animal worship zoogenic-produced by animals zoonosis-animal disease that can be transmitted to human beings zoophilia-affection for animals |
