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Cent, Centi, Centu |
a hundred; a hundredth part |
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Centenarian |
of or pertaining to one hundred years, or to one who is one hundred years old; one who is one hundred years old or older |
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Centennial |
lasting for or consisting of one hundred years; as, a centennial war, a centennial celebration, etc.; the one- hundredth anniversary of an event; as, the centennial of the Pilgrim's landing at Plymouth Rock |
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Percentage |
that part of a whole thing as expressed in terms of so many or so much per hundred; as, a large percentage of the animals died during the storm |
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Cent |
the one-hundredth part of a basic monetary unit; as, one hundred cents make up a U.S. dollar; one hundreds centesimi equal an Italian lira; one hundred centavos equal a Mexican peso; one hundred centimes are needed to equal a French france |
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Centigrade |
consisting of one hundred degrees, or having one hundred equal divisions; as, a centigrade thermometer; compare Fahrenheit |
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Centigram |
a metric measure of weight equal to one-hundredth of a gram |
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Centiliter |
a metric measure of volume equal to one-hundredth of a liter |
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Centimeter |
a measure of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter; .3937' |
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Centuple |
a hundredfold; to multiply by one hundred |
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Chron, Chrono |
time |
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Chronic |
of or pertaining to time; remaining for along time; as, a chronic headache, fever, etc.; a chronic patient |
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Synchronize |
to set at the same time; as, the soldiers synchronized their watches so they would attack as a unit |
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Chronological |
in order of when things took place in time; as, the historical events were placed in chronological order; compare alphabetical, numerical, and size orders |
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Chronometer |
a very accurate instrument for measuring time, as is the chronometer at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. |
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Chronology |
the science that deals with the placement of dates, events, etc., in their proper order in time |
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Co-, Col-, Com-, Con-, Cor- |
with; together; jointly |
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Co-operate |
to work together in some task; as, the scientists co-operated in their research |
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Collaborate |
to work together, especially in some scientific or literary pursuit;. as, the newspaper staff collaborated in an effort to produce a good biweekly |
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Commotion |
a great movement or disturbance |
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Concur |
to agree on some matter |
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Corrode |
to be slowly eaten away by rust, the action of acis, etc. |
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Cracy, Crat, Cratic |
rule; government; power |
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Autocracy |
government by an individual who has complete power |
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Democracy |
government by the people; literally, people rule |
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Aristocrat |
one of the ruling class who is a person of rank; a noble |
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Plutocrat |
one who has power or influence because he is wealthy |
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Theocrat |
one who is in favor of having divine law regulate civil affairs |
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Autocratic |
ruling with unlimited or complete power; absolute authority |
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Cred, Credit |
belief; trust; faith |
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Credible |
capable of being believed |
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Creditor |
one to whom money is owed; opposite of debtor |
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De- |
to remove or undo; away from |
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Decapitate |
to remove the head |
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Deduct |
to take away an amount from a total |
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Dehydrate |
to remove water from |
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Dec, Deca ,Decem, Deci, Decim, Decu |
ten; a tenth part |
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Decade |
a period of ten years |
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Decathlon |
an athletic contest in which the contestants must take part in ten different events |
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Decagon |
a plane geometric figure of ten sides and ten angles |
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Decagram |
a metric measure of weight equal to ten grams |
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Decahedron |
a solid geometric figure bounded by ten surfaces or seats |
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Decaliter |
a metric measure of volume containing ten liters |
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Decalogue |
the Ten Commandments which God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai |
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Decameter |
a measure of length equal to ten meters |
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December |
The twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar and the tenth month of the Julian calendar |
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Decigram |
a metric measure of weight equal to one-tenth of a gram |
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Deciliter |
a metric measure of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter |
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Decimeter |
a measure of length equal to one-tenth of a meter |
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Decimal |
a number given in the scale of tens |
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Decimate |
to destroy or take a tenth part of |
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Decuple |
tenfold; consisting of ten |
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Decillion |
the number named by a unit with thirty-three zones after it |
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Di-, Dia- |
across; through |
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Diorama |
a representation of figures, scenes, etc. |
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Diagonal |
extending from one corner to the opposite corner |
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Diameter |
the length of a straight line through the center of a plane or solid figure |
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Dict |
To say; to speak; to tell; word or words |
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Benediction |
the act of blessing or wishing well |
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Contradict |
to say the opposite of what has been said by someone else |
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Dictator |
one who has the highest authority, particularly in government |
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Malediction |
a prayer for harm to come upon a person or persons |
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Verdict |
the decision of a jury; literally, a truthful expression of opinion |
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Duce, Duct |
to lead |
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Produce |
to bring forth |
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Abduct |
to carry away forcefully |
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E-, Ex- |
out or out of; from; former |
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Erupt |
to burst or break out |
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Ex-mayor |
the former mayor |
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Export |
to send to another place or country |
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-Et, -Etta, -Ette, - Etto, -El,- Ella, -Let |
small; a group; having or showing the quality of |
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Duet |
a musical piece for two performers |
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Coronet |
a small crown |
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Operetta |
s light and amusing musical-dramatic work; a 'small opera' |
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Cigarette |
literally, a small cigar |
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Libretto |
a small book containing the words of an opera |
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Novel |
a fictitious writing dealing with human experience |
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Umbrella |
a light portable covering carried as protection against the sun or rain |
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Booklet |
a small book |
