UNIT I PREFIXES 13
SORT 1 Prefixes (in-, un-, dis-, mis-)
in- un- dis- mis-
uneasy insincere dishonest
misspell unaware informal
disbelief misfortune unknown
infrequent disorder mistake
undress inhuman disconnect
misleading unfasten inexpensive
disease mischief untidy
insane disrespect discourage
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SORT2Prefixes(pre-,fore-,post-,after-)
pre-fore-post-after-
prepareforetellpostpone
afternoonpredictforeman
postwarprefixpreface
forewordpostseasonafterthought
prehistoricforefatherspostdate
aftertasteprecedeforesight
posttestpreseasonpreposition
forethoughtafterwordprewar
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SORT 3 Prefixes (ye-, ex-, in-, de-)
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re- ex- in- de
replay inflate exhale
deflate reappear interior
exile defrost reclaim
inhabit explore deprive
reconsider inmate excess
decrease reruns exhaust
delete research inhale
exterior reaction install
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SORT 4 Prefixes (sub-, corn-, pro-, en-)
sub- corn- pro- en-
subway combine propel
enable subset company
promote encourage submarine
companion propose entrust
subtotal compound protect
endanger subtitle compress
provider enforce submerge
comrade progress enlarge
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UNIT II DERIVATIONAL SUFFIXES
SORT5 Suffixes (-y, -1v1 -liv)
-y -ly -ily
scratchy silently merrily
squirmy velvety rapidly
secretly greedily squeaky
seriously fluently hastily
wealthy skinny eagerly
readily swampy generously
shaggy politely silvery
briefly spotty bravely
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32 UNIT II DERWATIONAL SUFFIXES
SORT 6 Comparative Suffixes (-er, -est, -ler, -lest)
-er -est -ler -lest
kinder kindest earlier
earliest stranger emptiest
cleaner quieter trickier
emptier cleanest strangest
harsher trickiest fancier
crummier harshest quietest
fanciest shinier shiniest
murkier crummiest murkiest
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UNIT I! DERIVATIONAL SUFFIXES 33
*SORT7 Noun Suffixes (-er, -or, -ian, -1st)
-er -or -ian -1st
speaker creator guardian
artist traveler visitor
historian terrorist finalist
prisoner decorator defender
director Australian specialist
Asian believer inventor
librarian vocalist attacker
survivor admirer civilian
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34 UNITII C)ERIVATIONALSVFFIXES
SORT 8 Suffixes (-ment, -less, -ness)
-ment -less -ness
payment breathless laziness
powerlessness replacement priceless
blindness flawless employment
punishment dizziness thoughtless
tactless agreement friendliness
politeness fruitless amusement
government emptiness saltiness
hopeless fearlessness)
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UNIT I! DERIVATIONAL SUFFIXES 35
SORT 9 Suffixes (-ciry, -ery, -ory)
-ary -ery -ory
imaginary bravery category
stationery library machinery
lavatory stationary mystery
inventory military ordinary
scenery dormitory victory
history necessary century
delivery February directory
secretary January grocery
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36 UNIT II DERIVATIONAL SUFFIXES
SORT1O Suffixes (-ty, -ity)
baseword -ty baseword -ity
active activity safe
safety festive special
novelty tranquil festivity
specialty novel royal
casual royalty tranquility
humid minor humidity
certain casualty sensitive
minority sensitivity certainty
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UNIT II DERIVATIONAL SUFFIXES 37
SORT 11
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fictional burial magnetic
poetic comical territorial
accidental industrial Islamic
tutorial arrival alphabetic
heroic memorial logical
patriotic rhythmic betrayal
musical angelic coastal
editorial dramatic global
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delightful dangerous envious
humorous successful poisonous
studious rebellious wasteful
stressful mountainous famous
vigorous wonderful nervous
glorious marvelous shameful
cheerful scandalous furious
boastful outrageous beautiful
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UNIT II DERIVATIONAL SUFFIXES 39
-en -ize -ify
frighten capitalize classify
civilize straighten analyze
diversify symbolize dampen
sweeten falsify idolize
visualize lengthen beautify
simplify energize purify
harmonize forbidden memorize
summarize apologize mistaken
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48 UNITJII THESUFF!X-ION
SORT 14 Adding -ion to Base Words, No Spelling Change
base -ct -tion -sian base -ss
collect collection express
expression protect discuss
protection subtraction select
construct connect oppress
selection possess subtract
confession connection construction
oppression impress possession
discussion confess impression
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SORT 15 Adding -ion and -ian, No SpeLling Change
base -t -ion -ian base -ic
invent invention magic
magician digest suggest
adoption insertion desert
electric suggestion prevention
digestion musician clinic
music adopt desertion
distort electrician prevent
insert clinician distortion
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base -te e-drap + ion base -deld d> Sian
operate operation explode
explosion create erosion
invade conclusion decorate
expand creation comprehend
allude illustration erode
decoration invasion imitation
conclude comprehension illustrate
imitate expansion allusion
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UNITIJI THESUFFIXION 51
-ation e-drop -cation -ition
information organization application
addition consideration relaxation
temptation identification imagination
partition transportation expectation
reservation presentation edition
starvation memorization quotation
purification beautification justification
notification examination gratification
SORT 17 Adding -ation, -cation, and -ition
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62 UNIT IV VOWEL AND CONSONANTALTERNATIONS
SORT 18 Consonant Alternation
silent soundedconsonant consonant
sign signature bomb
soften muscular design
crumb columnist hymnal
muscle bombard soft
resign crumble hasten
designate hymn column
haste solemn moisten
solemnity moist resignation
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UNIT IV VOWR AND CONSONANTALTERNATIONS 63
SORT 19 Vowel Alternation: Long to Short
long vowel short vowel
please pleasant mineral
breathe revision cavity
mine athletic breath
revise humanity nature
athlete natural cave
precise criminal humane
type ignition typical
crime precision ignite
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SORT 20 Vowel Alternation: Long to Short or Schwa
long short longschwavowel vowel vowel
volcano volcanic compose
composition conspire admire
custodian competition serene
divine conspiracy custody
compete admiration invitation
define serenity divinity
invite opposition definition
reside oppose resident
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/S0RT 21 Adding Suffix -ity: Vowel Alternation, Schwa to Short
a! -ity
personal personality hostile
brutal mentality general
hostility fatality mental
fatal formality local
mobile generality brutality
locality original formal
individual originality mobility
fertile individuality fertility
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SORT 22 VoweL Alternations: Long, Short, and Schwa
long to short long to schwa short to schwa
suffice sufficient preside
president metallic metal
wise inspiration emphasis
mandate emphatic inspire
democrat wisdom decide
excel mandatory narrate
decision narrative democracy
habit excellent habitat
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UNIT IV VOWEL AND CONSONANTALTERNATIONS
%SORT 23 Adding -iOfl: Vowel Alternation, Spelling Change
base -al- -ation base -e -ption
exclaim exclamation assume
assumption proclamation explain
presume reclamation proclaim
acclaim consumption reclaim
perceive acclamation resume
receive explanation reception
consume presumption resumption
perception
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68 UNiT IV VOWEL AND CONSONANTALTERNATIONS
SORT 24 Multiple Alternations
critic publicize except
politics criticize physics
publicity public critical
exception political nation
family physical familiarity
physicist exceptional spirit
national familiar nationality
spiritual politician spirituality
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uNIT V GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS I 83
SORT 25 Greek and Latin Number Prefixes (mono-, uni-, bi-, tn-)
mono- uni- bi- tn
uniform monolingual bilingual
triangle monologue tripod
biceps unilateral triad
trilogy monotonous unify
bifocals triceratops bisect
monorail bimonthly monopoly
binary universal triathlon
biennial monotone trillion
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84 UNIT V GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS I
SORT 26 More Number Prefixes
quadr- quintquar- pent- Oct dec- cent-
quartet quintet octet
decimal centimeter pentagon
octagon quadrangle century
quadruped quintuplets quarter
decathlon centigrade octave
centennial quintessence quadruple
decade quadruplets decimate
bicentennial quintessential percentage
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UNIT V GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS I 85
SORT 27 Greek and Latin Elements: Size (micro-, megcl-, super-, hyper-)
micro- mega- super- hyper
microwave megaphone supermarket
hyperactive microcosm megalopolis
superhero hyperventilate microscope
megabyte superhighway hyperbole
microbus hypercritical megadose
superstar microsurgery superego
microbe hypersensitive superhuman
megahit superpower microfilm
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tele phon photo graph
television phonics photograph
graphic telecast autograph
photocopier graphite headphone
telegraph photosynthesis paragraph
homophone photographer telegram
phonograph telephoto microphone
photogenic choreography telephone
xylophone calligraphy symphony
SORT 28 Greek Roots (tele, phon, photo, graph)
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UNIT V GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS I 87
SORT 29 More Greek Roots (qeo, therm, scope, meter, logy)
geo therm scope meter logy
geography thermal telescope
perimeter mythology geology
periscope thermometer barometer
geothermal microscope horoscope
thermostat speedometer millimeter
ecology stethoscope geode
thermos etymology kilometer
zoology diameter geometry
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SORT 30 Latin Roots (spect, port, form)
spect port form
inspection export conform
deformed perspective portable
retrospect import format
formation spectator transport
inspector reporter reform
transform prospect important
spectacle spectacular support
aspect prospector portfolio
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SORT 31 Latin Roots (dic, aud, vis)
UNIT V GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS I
dic aud vis
dictate audible vision
visible contradict audition
vista auditorium invisible
revisit unpredictable prediction
dictionary supervisor dictator
edict audiovisual auditory
laudable audiotape audience
visitor laudable
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90 UNIT V GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS I
SORT 32 Latin Roots (gress, vupt, tract, mot)
gress rupt tract mot
progress interrupt detract
promote regress erupt
distract motion digress
rupture traction demote
aggressive abrupt attract
egress locomotive disrupt
extract transgress motivate
tractor emotion emoticon
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UNIT V GREEN AND LATIN ELEMENTS I 91
SORT 33 Latin Roots (frc.ct, flect/flex, ject, mis/mit)
tract flect/flex ject mis/mit
fracture reflect reject
transmit fraction flexible
eject emissions infraction
deflect projector admit
fractious inflexible reflex
injection submission permit
mission reflector submit
object trajectory project
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92 UNIT V GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS
SORT 34 Latin Roots (man, scrth/script, cred, fac)
man scrib/script cred fac
manual transcribe incredible
factory manuscript prescribe
credible manufacture manicure
credence prescription facsimile
manure inscribe discredit
facilitate inscription mandate
artifact subscription maneuver
scribble incredulous scribe
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UNIT VI GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS II 105
‘j SORT 35 Latin Roots (duc/duct, sequ/sec, flu, ver/vert)
duciduct sequ/sec flu ver/vert
introduction sequel fluid
reverse induce inverse
fluent consequence convert
extravert conductor educate
influx subsequent sect
vertigo superfluous abduct
reduce conversation affluence
fluctuate consecutive deduct
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106 UNIT Vt GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS II
SORT 36 Latin Roots (bene, mat) and Prefixes (ante-, post-)
bene ma! ante- post-
benefit malfunction antebellum
postpone beneficial malevolent
dismal ante meridian benefactor
anterior post meridian malaria
malice benediction postmortem
postscript posterior malefactor
malicious benevolent maladroit
postbellum malcontent antedate
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UNIT Vt GREEK AND LATIN ELEMEJS II 1o’
1-SORT37__Greek and Latin Elements: Amounts (maqni, miii, poly, equ, omni)
magni mm poly equ omni
magnificent polysyllabic miniscule
unequal omnipotent minimum
polygon magnification equitable
magnitude polytechnic polyglot
omnivore equanimity diminish
minute equilateral equation
polygamy omniscient equator
minnow equivalent mince
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SORT 38 Greek and Latin Elements: Related to the Body(cap, corp, dent/dont, ped/pod)
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cap carp dentidont ped/pod
decapitate corpse dentist
pedal orthodontist capital
corps pedestrian pedicure
pedestal capitalization impede
capitol periodontal corpulent
podiatrist corporation dentures
corporal centipede captain
indent orthopedic podium
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UNIT VI GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS II
SORT 39 Greek and Latin Roots (terr, astr/cister, aer, hydra/hydro)
terr astr/aster aer hydra/hydro
terrain astronomy aerosol
dehydrated aerobics aeronaut
astronaut terrarium territory
aerial aerobatics hydraulic
hydrant hydrogen asteroid
terrier subterranean astrology
hydrate aerospace asterisk
disaster extraterrestrial hydrofoil
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110 UNIT VI GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS II
SORT 40 Latin Roots (gen, mort, bio)
gen mort blo
generate mortal biology
immortal microbiology genesis
generic progenitor mortician
antibiotic mortified genre
progeny biodegradable biography
amphibious regenerate genetic
gene generation biome
biotic autobiography mortgage
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UNIT VI GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS II iii
. SORT 41 Latin Roots (yen/vent, junct, spir, sec/sect)
yen/vent junct spir sec/sect
convene junction perspire
dissect convention spiritual
expire respiration juncture
intervene conspiracy inspiration
dispirited intersection adjunct
aspiration intervention transpire
avenue conjunction insect
sectarian preventive section
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jud leg leg mod bibilo
prejudice legalistic legible
moderate bibliography legislate
legend remodel adjudicate
modern allegiance mode
judiciary bibliophile privilege
modality judgment illegible
legally delegate misjudge
legacy modification biblical
SORT42 Latin Roots (jud, (eq, mod, biblio) 4
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UNIT VII GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS III 123
SORT 43 Greek and Latin Roots (voc/voke, 1mg/lang, mem, psych)
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voc/voke psych mem ling/lang
vocal psychology memory
linguist remember vocalize
advocate commemorate lingo
language psychiatrist invoke
vocation memorandum memorial
psyche multilingual provoke
slang immemorial linguini
memento provocative psyched
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124 UNIT VU GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS III
SORT 44 Greek and Latm Roots (path, sens/sent, med/medi, sot)
path sens/sent med/medi so!
sympathy sensation medicine
solo soliloquy apathy
dissent telepathy remedy
solitaire sentiment antipathy
empathy desolate remedial
solitude sensitivity pathetic
medevac pathology medic
sole isolate sensational
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UNIT VII GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS III 125
j SORT 45 Prefixes (intra-, inter-, intro-, circum-)
internet circumstance interchange
intra- inter- intro- circum
intramural circumference introvert
introduce intrapersonal intermural
intrastate international intravenous
circumspect circumnavigate introspective
interact circumscribe circumvent
interstate interpersonal intercept
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126 UNIT Vii GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS III
SORT 46 Latin Roots (press, pur/purq, fus, pend)
pressure transfusion purge
pendulum expurgate diffuse
suspend infusion purgatory
impure perpendicular impressive
depression suspenders confuse
profuse purification pendant
espresso impending Puritan
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pos bc sist sta/stat/stit
instability position locate
insistent constitution compose
deposit stationary relocate
location persistent proposal
obstacle institution composite
establish locomotion resistance
statue disposable substitute
repository consistent dislocate
SORT 47 Latin Roots (pos, bc, sist, sta/stat/stit)
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128 UNIT VII GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS III
SORT 48 Latin Roots (ced/cess/ceed, ten/tend, lit)
ced/cess/ceed ten/tend lit
proceed literature tension
distended procession extend
recede extension literate
tenuous alliteration exceed
precede obliterate tendon
illiterate recession secede
succeed hypertension literal
tendency secession tendril
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UNIT VII GREEK AND LATIN ELEMENTS III 129
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SORT 49 Predictabte Spelling Changes in Word Roots
(ceiv/cep, tam/ten, nounce/nunc)
ceivicep flounce/nunc tam/ten
deceive announce container
attend preconceive detain
obtain pronunciation conceive
deception renunciation abstain
retention preconception detention
pronounce denunciation denounce
conception announcement attention
retain abstention renounce
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UNIT VU! ADVANCED SPELLING-MEANING PATTERNS 137
-ent -ence -ant -ance
absent absence fragrant
fragrance confidence patient
assistant distance dominance
patience intelligence confident
different prominent assistance
distant difference defiance
dominant prominence obedient
intelligent obedience defiant
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SORT 51 Suffixes (-ent/-ence/-ency, -ant/-ance/-ancy)
-ent/-ence/-ency -ant/-ance/-ancy
resident residence residency
abundant abundance brilliance
competent emergency lenient
brilliant hesitance competence
emergent brilliancy leniency
lenience competency abundancy
hesitant hesitancy emergence
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SORT 52 Suffixes (-able, -ible)
-able -ible oddball
enjoyable invincible formidable
predictable profitable edible
perishable punishable adaptable
eligible questionable laughable
terrible plausible attainable
indelible corruptible feasible
compatible decipherable intangible
sustainable combustible reproducible
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SORT 53 Adding -able and -ible (e-Drop and yto i)
drop e keep e yto Ie-drop +
reusable noticeable reliable
sensible unimaginable adorable
enforceable knowledgeable undeniable
defensible exchangeable replaceable
excusable undesirable identifiable
agreeable manageable salvageable
variable pleasurable reversible
consumable responsible valuable
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Sort 55 Words from French
-ette -et sounded -et silent
brunette banquet ballet
bracelet cassette faucet
beret gourmet barrette
goblet bouquet croquet
chalet omelette prophet
vignette velvet cigarette
crochet sonnet buffet
couplet silhouette sachet
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UNIT IX PREFIX ASSIMILATION 149
, SORT 56 Prefix Assimilation (in-)
in— im— ii— ir—
incorrect immobile illegal
irresistible immoral inactive
inaccurate immediate impatient
immature irremovable incapable
illicit innumerable illogical
indecent irresponsible insecure
imperfect illegitimate impartial
irrational irreplaceable irregular
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SORT 57 Prefix Assimilation (corn-)
corn- col- cor- co- con-
commune collaborate correlate
coexist confer committee
collide correspond collapse
coauthor combination coordinate
commotion coincidence complement
collage convention corrupted
cohesive commitment confide
corrosive connection cohort
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SORT 58 Prefix Assimilation (sub-)
sub- suf- sup- suc- sus
subversive support suffix
succumb suspect subjugate
suffer supplement suppress
sustain successive subdue
suspense subconscious suffrage
suffocate susceptible supplant
succinct subcommittee suburban
submissive subsidize supplies
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152 UNIT IX PREFIX ASSIMILATION
SORT 59 Prefix Assimilation (ex-, ob-)
ex- ef- of,- op- of- oc
effusive expenditure opponent
offend obstruction occupy
obsolete exaggerate effort
offensive occurred objection
excavate effervescence opposite
obnoxious opportunity excursion
excrete occasion efficient
excessive extraction obstinate
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UNITIX PREFIXASSIMILATION 153
SORT6O Prefix AssimiLation (ad-)
ad- ap- as- at- ac
advertise approach associate
attentive accompany administer
advice approximate assertive
attribute accumulate addictive
appoint assignment accelerate
adhesive appendage attempt
apprentice accommodate adjoining
additional attract appreciate
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