PREFIXES
not, without
a. a-, an-
b. ad-
c. brev-
aud-, aur
a. a-, an-
anomaly: deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
anarchy: the state of a society being without authorities or an authoritative governing body
God
a. sanct
b. theo
c. fiss
d. ev
b. theo
pantheon all the gods of a people or religion collectively
theology, theory
holy
a. gnos
b. sanct
c. greg
d. andro
b. sanct
sanctify set apart as or declare holy; consecrate
sanction a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule (n.); give official permission or approval for (an action) (v.)
to see
a. vid, vis
b. voc, voke
c. terr
d. flict
a. vid, vis
vision, visable
evidence, video
capable of
a. -cis
b. -ist
c. -logy
d. -able, -ible
d. -able, -ible
formidable inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable: "a formidable opponent"
reliable, enjoyable
susceptible likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing: "patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection"
tangible perceptible by touch
visible, possible, impossible
before
a. aud-, aur-
b. inter-
c. se-
d. ante-
d. ante-
antecedent: a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
below
a. brev-
b. trans-
c. ante-
d. sub–, suc–, suf–
d. sub–, suc–, suf–
subordinate lower in rank or position
subvert undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution)
knowledge
a. grad
b. anthro
c. pug
d. scien, gnos
d. scien, gnos
conscience the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action: to follow the dictates of conscience
science a systematically organized body of knowledge on a particular subject: "the science of criminology"
omniscient, scientific, geoscience, nescience, scientism, scientize
cognizant having knowledge or being aware of: "statesmen must be cognizant of the political boundaries within which they work"
agnostic, cognition, diagnosis, diagnostic, incognito, precognition, prognosis, recognize
not
a. il–, im–, in–, ir–, non–
b. mis-
c. aud-
d. anti-
a. il–, im–, in–, ir–, non–
illegitimate, immature, indecisive, irrational, non-discriminatory
a person
a. –ette, –illo
b. –cess, –cede
c. -ist
d. -cis
c. -ist
manicurist a person who gives manicures professionally
minister a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches; (in certain countries) a head of a government department: "Britain's defense minister"
idealist a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations: "he came to power with the reputation of a left-wing idealist"
many
a. pro-
b. se-
c. poly-
d. sur-
c. poly-
polycentric having more than one center
polytechnic an institution of higher education offering courses in many subjects, especially vocational or technical subjects
A polymer (/ˈpɒlɪmər/; Greek poly-, "many" + -mer, "part") is a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits. Due to their broad range of properties, both synthetic and natural polymers play essential and ubiquitous roles in everyday life.
to throw
a. jac, ject
b. her, hes
c. clin
d. carn
a. jac, ject
trajectory the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given force: "the missile's trajectory was preset"
conjecture an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information: "conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied"
eject to throw out
objective, injection, rejection, objection, projector, adjective, dejection, interject
adjacent next to or adjoining something else: "adjacent rooms"
shape, form
a. morph
b. omni
c. vol
d. xen
a. morph
metamorphosis a process some animals go through to become adults; it is a series of physical changes
amorphous without a clearly defined shape or form
morphine an analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium and used medicinally to relieve pain
look
a. spec
b. log
c. carn
d. cred
a. spec
perspective, speculate
make
a. –ate, –ify,–efy, –ize, –ise
b. –ette, –illo
c. –ous
d. –cide
a. –ate, –ify,–efy, –ize, –ise
cultivate prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening
debate, curate, create
gratify give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction: "I was gratified to see the coverage in May's issue"
identify, clarify
putrefy (of a body or other organic matter) decay or rot and produce a fetid smell.
stupefy make (someone) unable to think or feel properly
liquefy
within
a. inter-
b. intra-
c. retro-
d. peri-
b. intra-
intrapersonal: something that exists within one person
intrastate: existing within the boundaries of a state, especially the United States: intrastate commerce
full of
a. -ous, -ious
b. -illo
c. -ify
d. -ible
a. -ous, -ious
ambitious having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed
notorious famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed: "Los Angeles is notorious for its smog"
preposterous contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous: "a preposterous suggestion"
generous, nervous, famous
change
a. somn
b. meta, mut
c. phon
d. fliet
b. meta, mut
metaphysics is a major branch of philosophy. It concerns existence and the nature of things that exist
mutable liable to change: "the mutable nature of fashion"
sleep
a. gyn
b. rupt
c. clin
d. somn, sop
d. somn, sop
somnolent causing sleep; sleepy.
insomnia inability to fall asleep.
insomniac one who suffers from insomnia
somnambulate to sleepwalk
somnambulist sleepwalker
little
a. -cede
b. –ette, –illo
c. -cist
d. -ible
b. –ette, –illo
kitchenette, cigarette
tomatillo, armadillo, picadillo
bad
a. de-, ex-
b. re-, retro-
c. anti-
d. mal-, mis-, ne-
d. mal-, mis-, ne-
malfunction to function imperfectly or badly; fail to operate normally
mistreat to treat badly or poorly
malnourished badly nourished, badly or poorly nourished
malpractice professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
thought, idea
a. spec
b. term
c. dog, dox
d. ven
c. dog, dox
paradox a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement in logic that, superficially, cannot be true but also cannot be false:
- Your enemy's friend is your enemy.
- I am nobody.
- “What a pity that youth must be wasted on the young.” – George Bernard Shaw.
doxology orthodox (of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved: "orthodox medical treatment"
feeling
a. spec
b. vid, vis
c. senti
d. dog, dox
c. senti
quintessential means representing a perfect or typical example of something
sentiment a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion: "I agree with your sentiments regarding the road bridge"
good
a. hypo
b. ben–, bon–, eu–
c. se-
d. ceiv–, cept–, capt–
b. ben–, bon–, eu–
benevolent well meaning and kindly
benediction a good blessing in a religious service
benefactor a good person who offers help or donates money
eulogy a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died: "his good friend delivered a brief eulogy"
to kill
a. -ify
b. -ate
c. -cide
d. -cede
c. -cide
pesticide a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
coincide, homicide, genocide