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Master Root List page 1
Ms. Sterkel, English
Root : AB
Meaning : ( off, away
from, apart (prefix) ) Example : Abbreviation -
6, Abdicate - HS,
Abolitionist - 8, Absence -
6, Absolute - 6, Abstinence - HS, Abstract - 6,
Abundance - 7
Root : ABIL
Meaning : ( aptitude,
handy ) Example : CAPABILITY,
ABILITY, INCAPABILITY
Root : ABS
Meaning : ( off, away
from, apart (prefix) ) Example : ABSTRACT,
ABSTRACTION, ABSTRUSE,
ABSTAIN, ABSTEMIOUS,
ABSTENTION, ABSTINENCE
Root : ACER
Meaning : ( bitter )
Example : ACERBIC,
ACERBITY, EXACERBATE
Root : ACID
Meaning : ( sour )
Example : ACIDITY
Root : ACOU
Meaning : ( hearing )
Example : ACOUSTICS
Root : ACRI
Meaning : ( bitter, sour )
Example : ACRID,
ACRIMONIOUS
Root : ACRO
Meaning : ( highest, top,
tip, end ) Example : ACROPHOBIA,
ACRONYM, ACROBAT,
ACROPOLIS
Root : ACT
Meaning : ( move, go, do,
drive, urge, act ) Example : ACTION,
COUNTERACT, EXACT,
TRANSACT
Root : ACU
Meaning : ( sharp )
Example : ACUTE,
ACUMEN
Root : AD
Meaning : ( to, towards,
near (prefix) ) Example : Adequate - 7,
Adhere - 8, Adjourned - 8,
Admission - 6, Admonish -
HS, Adventurous - 5, Adversity - 8, Advocate - 7
Root : AER
Meaning : ( air ) Example
: AERODYNAMICS, AERIAL
Root : AG
Meaning : ( move, go, do,
drive, urge, act ) Example : AGENT,
AGENCY, AGENDA, AGILITY, AGITATE,
AGITATION, COAGULATE
Root : AGO
Meaning : ( move, go, do )
Example : AGOG
Root : AGOG
Meaning : ( leading,
bringing ) Example : DEMAGOGUE,
PEDAGOGUE, PEDAGOGY, SYNAGOGUE
Root : AGON
Meaning : ( contest,
struggle ) Example : PROTAGONIST,
AGONY, ANTAGONIST
Root : AGR
Meaning : ( field, land,
country ) Example : AGRARIAN,
AGRICULTURE,
PEREGRINATE
Root : AL
Meaning : ( to, towards,
near (prefix) ) Example : ALLOY
Root : ALI
Meaning : ( other, another
) Example : ALIAS, ALIBI,
ALIEN
Root : ALL
Meaning : ( other )
Example : ALLOMORPH,
PARALLEL, ALLEGORY, ALLERGY
Root : ALT
Meaning : ( high )
Example : ALTITUDE,
ALTIMETER, ALTAR,
EXALT, CONTRALTO
Root : ALTER
Meaning : ( other )
Example : ALTERNATE,
ALTERCATION,
ALTERCATE, ALTERNATIVE, ALTER EGO
Root : ALTR
Meaning : ( other )
Example : ALTRUISM
Root : AM
Meaning : ( love, friend )
Example : AMATEUR,
AMATORY
Root : AMB
Meaning : ( around, about,
both (prefix) ) Example : AMBLE,
AMBITION
Root : AMBI
Meaning : ( around, about,
both (prefix) ) Example : AMBIENT,
AMBIVALENCE, AMBIANCE, AMBITION, AMBIGUOUS,
AMBIGUITY, AMBIDEXTROUS
Root : AMBL
Meaning : ( walk, go ) Example : PREAMBLE
Root : AMBUL
Meaning : ( walk ) Example
: SOMNAMBULIST,
AMBULATORY, PERAMBULATE,
FUNAMBULIST, AMBULANCE
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Ms. Sterkel, English
Root : AMEN
Meaning : ( pleasant )
Example : AMENITY
Root : AMI
Meaning : ( friend )
Example : AMIABLE,
AMITY
Root : AMIC
Meaning : ( love, friend )
Example : AMICABILITY,
AMICABLE
Root : AMOR
Meaning : ( love, friend )
Example : AMOROUS,
ENAMOR
Root : AMPHI
Meaning : ( on both sides,
both, two (prefix) ) Example : AMPHIBIAN,
AMPHITHEATER
Root : ANDR
Meaning : ( man )
Example : ANDROGYNOUS
Root : ANG
Meaning : ( a corner,
angle ) Example : ANGLE
Root : ANIM
Meaning : ( mind, soul,
spirit ) Example : EQUANIMITY,
ANIMOSITY, MAGNANIMOUS,
PUSILLANIMOUS
Root : ANIMA
Meaning : ( life, breath )
Example : ANIMATE,
ANIMAL
Root : ANN
Meaning : ( year )
Example : ANNIVERSARY,
ANNUITY, ANNUAL, PER ANNUM,
Root : ANTE
Meaning : ( before (prefix)
) Example : ANTECEDENT,
ANTERIOR, ANTEROOM
Root : ANTH
Meaning : ( flower )
Example : ANTHOLOGY
Root : ANTHROP
Meaning : ( man ) Example
: PHILANTHROPY,
LYCANTHROPE, MISANTHROPE
Root : ANTI
Meaning : ( against
(prefix) ) Example : ANTIDOTE,
ANTIPATHY, ANTISOCIAL,
ANTICLIMAX
Root : ANTIQU
Meaning : ( ancient )
Example : ANTIQUE,
ANTIQUITY
Root : APERT
Meaning : ( open )
Example : APPARATUS,
APERTURE, APRIL, APERIENT
Root : APO
Meaning : ( away (prefix) )
Example : APOCALYPSE,
APOLOGY, APOLOGIZE, APOGEE
Root : APT
Meaning : ( fit, join )
Example : APTITUDE,
ADAPT, INEPT, ADAPTATION
Root : AQU
Meaning : ( water )
Example : AQUATIC,
AQUARIUM, AQUEDUCT
Root : ARCH
Meaning : ( rule, govern )
Example : ANARCHY,
HIERARCHY, MONARCH, PATRIARCH, MONARCHY,
OLIGARCHY, HEPTARCHY
Root : ARCHAEO
Meaning : ( ancient, OLD ) Example
: ARCHAEOLOGIST,
ARCHAIC
Root : ARCHE
Meaning : ( chief, original,
first ) Example : ARCHETYPE
Root : ARCHI
Meaning : ( chief, first,
principal ) Example : ARCHITECT,
ARCHENEMY,
ARCHIPELAGO
Root : ARD
Meaning : ( burn )
Example : ARDENT,
ARDOR, ARSON
Root : ARIUM
Meaning : ( a place for
(suffix) ) Example : AQUARIUM
Root : ARMA
Meaning : ( weapon,
implements, arms, tools ) Example : ARMAMENT,
ARMADA, ARMADILLO, ARMISTICE, DISARM
Root : ART
Meaning : ( craft, skill )
Example : ARTIFICE,
ARTIFACT, ARTIST,
ARTISAN
Root : ARTILL
Meaning : ( equip )
Example : ARTILLARY
Root : ASTER Meaning : ( star )
Example : ASTERISK,
ASTEROID, ASTER,
DISASTER
Root : ASTR Meaning : ( star )
Example : ASTROLOGY,
ASTRONOMY, ASTRONAUT,
ASTRONOMER
Root : ATHL Meaning : ( contest )
Example : PENTATHLON,
DECATHLON, AHLETE
Root : ATROC Meaning : ( cruel )
Example : ATROCITY,
ATROCIOUS
Root : AU
Meaning : ( bird )
Example : AUSPICES,
INAUSPICIOUS
Root : AUCT
Meaning : ( increase )
Example : AUCTION
Root : AUD
Meaning : ( hear )
Example : AUDIT,
AUDITION
Root : AUDAC
Meaning : ( bold, dare )
Example : AUDACIOUS
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Root : AUG
Meaning : ( increase )
Example : AUGMENT,
AUGUST
Root : AUSTR
Meaning : ( south, the
south wind ) Example : AUSTRAL,
AUSTRALIA
Root : AUTO
Meaning : ( self (prefix) )
Example : AUTONOMY,
AUTOMOTIVE, AUTOMATIC, AUTOCRAT,
AUTOGRAPH
Root : AUX
Meaning : ( increase )
Example : AUXILIARY
Root : AV
Meaning : ( bird )
Example : AVIATION,
AVIARY
Root : AVAL
Meaning : ( descend
rapidly ) Example : AVALANCHE
Root : BAT
Meaning : ( beat )
Example : REBATE,
DEBATE, BATTLE,
BATTALION, ABATE, COMBAT, BATTER
Root : BE
Meaning : ( on all sides;
overly; with a quality
(prefix) ) Example : Bedraggle - 7,
Behavior - 5, Belittle - HS,
Beloved - 5, Beseech - 7, Bestow - 5, Betray - 6,
Bewildering - 7
Root : BEL
Meaning : ( beautiful, fair,
fine ) Example : EMBELLISH,
BELLE
Root : BELL
Meaning : ( war )
Example : BELLICOSE,
BELLIGERENT, ANTEBELLUM, REBEL
Root : BENE
Meaning : ( good, well
(prefix) ) Example : BENEFACTOR,
BENEFIT, BENEVOLENT,
BENEFICE, BENEDICTION,
BENIGN
Root : BI
Meaning : ( life )
Example : biography,
biology, amphibious
Root : BI
Meaning : ( two, twice )
Example : bipartisan,
bipolar, binary
Root : BIBLI
Meaning : ( book )
Example : BIBLIOGRAPHY
Root : BIO
Meaning : ( life )
Example : BIOPSY,
BIOLOGY, ANTIBIOTIC, BIOMETRICS,
AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BIODEGRADABLE,
SYMBIOSIS
Root : BLUST
Meaning : ( blow violently
) Example : BLUSTER,
BLUSTEROUS, BLUSTERY
Root : BON
Meaning : ( good )
Example : BONNY,
BONUS, BONANZA
Root : BOTAN
Meaning : ( herb )
Example : BOTANICAL,
BOTANY
Root : BOUN
Meaning : ( good )
Example : BOUNTIFUL,
BOUNTY
Root : BRAC
Meaning : ( the two arms )
Example : BRACKET,
BRACELET, EMBRACE
Root : BREV
Meaning : ( short )
Example : BREVITY,
ABBREVIATE
Root : BRI
Meaning : ( brief, short )
Example : ABRIDGE,
BRIEF
Root : BULL
Meaning : ( boil, bubble )
Example : BULLET,
BULLETIN, BULLION
Root : BURS
Meaning : ( money, purse
) Example : BURSAR,
DISBURSE, REINBURSE
Root : BY
Meaning : ( side (prefix) )
Example : BYPASS,
BYSTANDER
Root : CAD
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : CADENCE,
CADAVER, DECADENCE, CADUOUS
Root : CAL
Meaning : ( beautiful,
beauty ) Example : CALISTHENICS,
CALLIGRAPHY, CALOMEL
Root : CALCU
Meaning : ( pebble )
Example : CALCULABLE
Root : CALD
Meaning : ( hot )
Example : SCALD,
CALDRON
Root : CALOR
Meaning : ( heat )
Example : CALORIE,
CALORIC
Root : CAMP
Meaning : ( field )
Example : ENCAMPMENT,
CAMPAIGN, SCAMP,
CAMPUS
Root : CAN
Meaning : ( dog )
Example : CANINE,
KENNEL
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Root : CAND
Meaning : ( burn, glow ) Example
: INCANDESCENT, CANDLE,
CANDOR
Root : CANDID
Meaning : ( white, clear,
sincere ) Example : CANDID,
CANDIDATE
Root : CANT
Meaning : ( sing, song )
Example : RECANT,
INCANTATION, CANTATA, ACCENTUATE, ACCENT
Root : CAP
Meaning : ( take, seize,
hold ) Example : CAPABLE,
CAPACIOUS, CAPTOR,
CAPTIVE, CAPTIOUS
Root : CAPIT
Meaning : ( head )
Example : DECAPITATE,
CAPITAL, CAPTAIN,
PRECIPITATE
Root : CAPITUL
Meaning : ( surrender,
agree, chapter ) Example : CAPITULATE,
RECAPITULATE
Root : CAPT
Meaning : ( head )
Example : CAPTION,
CAPTAIN
Root : CARD
Meaning : ( heart )
Example : CARDIAC,
CARDIOLOGY,
PERICARDIUM
Root : CARMEN
Meaning : ( song, magical
formula ) Example : CHARM,
CHARMING,
Root : CARN
Meaning : ( flesh )
Example : CARNELIAN,
REINCARNATE, CARNAGE, CARNAL, CARNATION,
CARRION, CARNIVAL
Root : CARR
Meaning : ( wagon, load a
wagon ) Example : CAREER,
CARRIAGE, CARICATURE
Root : CART
Meaning : ( a paper )
Example : CARTOON,
CARTEL, CARTRIDGE, CARTE-BLANCHE
Root : CAS
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : CASCADE,
CASUALTY, OCCASIONAL,
CASUAL
Root : CAS/CID/CAD
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : cascade,
casualty, occasional,
cadence,
Root : CAST
Meaning : ( pure, chaste )
Example : CASTIGATE,
CASTE, CHASTISE
Root : CATA
Meaning : ( down (prefix)
) Example : CATAPULT,
CATACLYSM, CATALYST
Root : CAU
Meaning : ( to guard
against ) Example : CAUTIOUS,
CAUTION
Root : CAULD
Meaning : ( warm, hot )
Example : CAULDRON
Root : CAUS
Meaning : ( reason, sake,
motive, case ) Example : CAUSE,
CAUSAL, BECAUSE,
CAUSALITY
Root : CAUST
Meaning : ( burn, heat )
Example : CAUSTIC,
CAUTERIZE
Root : CAV
Meaning : ( hollow )
Example : CAVITY
Root : CAVE
Meaning : ( beware )
Example : CAVEAT
EMPTOR, CAUTION
Root : CEAS
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : DECEASED
Root : CED
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : antecedent,
accede, concede, intercede, precede, recede, secede,
cede
Root : CED/CESS
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : ANCESTRY,
PROCEDURE, RECEDE,
SUCCESSION
Root : CEED
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : proceed,
exceed, succeed
Root : CEIPT
Meaning : ( take, hold,
seize ) Example : RECEIPT
Root : CEIT
Meaning : ( take, hold,
seize ) Example : CONCEIT
Root : CEIV
Meaning : ( take, hold,
seize ) Example : DECEIVE,
CONCEIVE
Root : CELEB
Meaning : ( crowd )
Example : CELEBRATE
Root : CELER
Meaning : ( speed, swift )
Example : CELERITY,
ACCELERATE
Root : CENT
Meaning : ( hundred )
Example : CENTURY,
CENTIGRADE, CENTURION, CENTIPEDE, CENTUPLE,
CENTENNIAL
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Root : CENTR
Meaning : ( center )
Example : ECCENTRIC,
CONCENTRIC, CENTRIFUGAL
Root : CEPT
Meaning : ( take, seize,
hold ) Example : concept,
exception, acceptable,
intercept
Root : CEPT
Meaning : ( take, hold,
seize ) Example : ACCEPT,
CONCEPTION,
RECEPTACLE, CONCEPT,
EXCEPTION, INTERCEPT, ACCEPTABLE, DECEPTION,
RECEPTION, SUSCEPTIBLE,
Root : CEREBR
Meaning : ( brain )
Example : CEREBRAL
Root : CERN
Meaning : ( distinguish,
separate, observe ) Example : UNCONCERN,
DISCERN
Root : CERT
Meaning : ( sure, settled )
Example : CONCERT,
ASCERTAIN
Root : CESS
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : ancestry,
ancestor, succession, success, excess, concession
Root : CHAL
Meaning : ( heat, warm )
Example : NONCHALANT
Root : CHAMP
Meaning : ( field ) Example : CHAMPIONSHIP
Root : CHAND
Meaning : ( white, bright ) Example : CHANDELIER
Root : CHANT
Meaning : ( sing ) Example : ENCHANTING,
CHANTCLEER
Root : CHAR
Meaning : ( wagon, load ) Example : CHARIOT
Root : CHAST
Meaning : ( pure, chaste )
Example : CHASTISE
Root : CHOR
Meaning : ( dance, chorus
) Example
: CHOREOGRAPHY
Root : CHROM
Meaning : ( color, pigment
) Example : CHROMOSOME,
CHROMATIC
Root : CHRON
Meaning : ( time )
Example : CHRONICLE,
CHRONIC, CHRONOLOGY, SYNCHRONIZE,
ANACHRONISM
Root : CID
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : ACCIDENT,
ACCIDENTALLY, DECIDUOUS, OCCIDENTAL,
COINCIDENCE, INCIDENCE
Root : CIDE
Meaning : ( cut, kill, slay )
Example : SUICIDE,
GENOCIDE, HOMICIDE, REGICIDE, FRATRICIDE,
DECIDE, COINSIDE
Root : CIL
Meaning : ( unite, bring
together ) Example : COUNCIL,
RECONCILE, CONCILIATE
Root : CINCT
Meaning : ( bind )
Example : SUCCINCT,
PRECINCT, CINCTURE
Root : CINE
Meaning : ( motion
picture, move ) Example : CINEMATIC,
CINEMA, CINEMATOGRAPHY,
Root : CIP
Meaning : ( take, hold,
seize ) Example : INCIPIENT,
RECIPIENT, RECIPE, ANTICIPATE,
RECIPROCATE, DISCIPLINE
Root : CIPIT
Meaning : ( head )
Example : PRECIPITOUS,
PRECIPITATE
Root : CIRC
Meaning : ( ring, circle )
Example : CIRCLE,
CIRCUS, CIRCUITOUS,
CIRCULAR, CIRCULATE
Root : CIRCUM
Meaning : ( on all sides,
around (prefix) ) Example : CIRCUMSPECT,
CIRCUMFERENCE,
CIRCUMLOCUTION, CIRCUMNAVIGATION
Root : CISE
Meaning : ( cut, kill )
Example : PRECISION,
PRECISE, INCISION, INCISIVE, EXORCISE,
SCISSORS, CONCISE, CHISEL
Root : CIT
Meaning : ( arouse,
summon, set in motion ) Example : EXCITE,
INCITE, RECITATION,
SOLICITOUS, ILLICIT
Root : CIV
Meaning : ( citizen )
Example : CIVIC,
CIVILIZED
Root : CLAIM
Meaning : ( declare, call
out ) Example : PROCLAIM,
ACCLAIM, EXCLAIM,
RECLAIMATION
Root : CLAM
Meaning : ( call out,
declare ) Example : clamor,
reclamation, exclamatory,
disclaim
Root : CLAR
Meaning : ( clear )
Example : CLARITY,
CLARION, DECLARE
Root : CLAUS
Meaning : ( close ) Example
: CLAUSTROPHOBIA
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Root : CLEER
Meaning : ( clear )
Example : CHANTICLEER
Root : CLIN
Meaning : ( bend, slant,
lean ) Example : DECLINE,
RECLINE, INCLINE, CLIMAX
Root : CLIV
Meaning : ( slope )
Example : PROCLIVITY,
ACCLIVITY, DECLIVITY
Root : CLOIS
Meaning : ( close, shut )
Example : CLOISTER
Root : CLOS
Meaning : ( close, shut )
Example : DISCLOSE
Root : CLUD
Meaning : ( shut, close )
Example : CONCLUDE,
PRECLUDE, INCLUDE, EXCLUDE
Root : CLUS
Meaning : ( shut, close )
Example : SECLUSION,
INCLUSIVE
Root : CLUS/CLUD
Meaning : ( close, shut )
Example : preclude,
seclusion, inclusive, recluse
Root : COAGU Meaning : ( curdle )
Example : COAGULATE
Root : COGIT Meaning : ( think, know,
ponder ) Example : COGITATION
Root : COGNIT Meaning : ( know )
Example : INCOGNITO,
COGNITION,
RECOGNITION
Root : COGNIZ Meaning : ( know )
Example : COGNIZANCE,
RECOGNIZE
Root : COM
Meaning : ( with, together
(prefix) ) Example : Coherence - HS,
Committee - 5, Communication - 5,
Comparative - 7, Compassion - 6,
Compensation - 8, Complication - 7,
Compulsion - 8
Root : COMMUN
Meaning : ( common )
Example : COMMUNICATE,
COMMUNE, COMMUNITY
Root : COMP
Meaning : ( fill )
Example : COMPLETE
Root : COMPAR
Meaning : ( alike,
matching ) Example : COMPARE,
COMPARATIVE, COMPARABILITY
Root : CON
Meaning : ( cone )
Example : CONIFER,
CONICAL
Root : CONN
Meaning : ( know ) Example
: RECONNAISSANCE
Root : CONSUL
Meaning : ( deliberate,
take counsel, consult ) Example : CONSULT,
CONSULTATION
Root : CONTRA
Meaning : ( against,
opposite ) Example : CONTRADICT,
CONTRAST, CONTRARY
Root : COP
Meaning : ( copy )
Example : COPYRIGHT
Root : COPI
Meaning : ( plenty,
abindance ) Example : CORNUCOPIA,
COPIOUS
Root : CORD
Meaning : ( heart )
Example : CORDIALITY,
ACCORD, CORDATE, DISCORD, CONCORDANCE,
RECORDER
Root : CORON
Meaning : ( crown )
Example : CORONA,
CORONATION, CORONET, CORONER, CORNICE,
COROLLA, COROLLARY
Root : CORP
Meaning : ( body )
Example : CORPULENT,
CORPORATION, CORPSE, INCORPORATE
Root : CORT
Meaning : ( court )
Example : CORTEGE
Root : COSM
Meaning : ( world,
universe, order, ornament ) Example : MICROCOSM,
COSMOPOLITAN,
COSMONAUT, COSMETIC
Root : COUNTER
Meaning : ( against
(prefix) ) Example : COUNTERMAND
Root : COUR
Meaning : ( heart ) Example
: ENCOURAGEMENT
Root : COUR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : COURIER,
COURSE, COARSE
Root : COURS
Meaning : ( run )
Example : RECOURSE,
DISCOURSE, CONCOURSE
Root : COURT
Meaning : ( garden,
enclosure, farmyard ) Example : COURTLY,
COURTEOUS, COURTESY
Root : CRAC
Meaning : ( govern )
Example : aristocracy,
theocracy, democracy, autocracy
Root : CRAT
Meaning : ( govern )
Example : AUTOCRAT,
ARISTOCRAT, DEMOCRAT, TECHNOCRAT
Root : CREA
Meaning : ( make, create )
Example : CREATIVE,
CREATURE, RECREATION, PROCREATE
Root : CREAS
Meaning : ( grow, rise )
Example : INCREASE,
DECREASE
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Root : CRED
Meaning : ( believe )
Example : credence,
credentials, creditor, credibility
Root : CRED
Meaning : ( believe )
Example : CREDO,
INCREDIBLE, INCREDULOUS,
CREDENCE, CREDENTIALS,
CREDITOR, CREDIBILITY
Root : CREET
Meaning : ( separate,
observe ) Example : DISCREET
Root : CRESC
Meaning : ( rise, grow )
Example : CRESCENDO,
CRESCENT
Root : CRET
Meaning : ( increase, grow
) Example : ACCRETION,
CONCRETE, CRESCENT,
SECRETE
Root : CRIMIN
Meaning : ( crime,
distinguish ) Example : DISCRIMINATE,
RECRIMINATE, CRIMINAL
Root : CRIT
Meaning : ( choose,
separate, a judge ) Example : CRITICAL,
CRITIC, CRITERION,
HYPOCRITE
Root : CRUC
Meaning : ( cross )
Example : CRUCIAL,
EXCRUCIATE, CRUCIFY
Root : CRUS
Meaning : ( cross )
Example : CRUSADE
Root : CRYPH
Meaning : ( hidden )
Example : CRYPTIC,
APOCRYPHAL
Root : CUB
Meaning : ( lie down )
Example : CUBICLE,
INCUBATE
Root : CULP
Meaning : ( blame, fault,
offense ) Example : CULPABLE,
CULPRIT, INCULPATE
Root : CULT
Meaning : ( till, cultivate ) Example
: HORTICULTURE,
AGRICULTURE, CULTURAL, CULTIVATE
Root : CUMB
Meaning : ( lay oneself, lie
down, recline ) Example : INCUMBENT,
SUCCUMB
Root : CUR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : concur,
CURRENT, INCUR, OCCUR, RECUR
Root : CUR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : concur,
incursion, precursor, recurrent
Root : CURA
Meaning : ( care, attention
) Example : ACCURATE,
CURIOUS, CURATE,
PROCURE, SECURE, SINECURE, CURE,
MANICURE
Root : CURR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : CONCURRENT,
RECURRENT
Root : CURS
Meaning : ( run )
Example : CURSORY,
EXCURSION, INCURSION, PRECURSOR
Root : CUS
Meaning : ( reason, sake,
case ) Example : inexcusable,
recuse, accusation,
excusable, excuse
Root : CYCL
Meaning : ( circle, wheel )
Example : CYCLICAL,
cyclone, unicycle, cyclops
Root : CYN
Meaning : ( dog )
Example : CYNICISM
Root : DACT
Meaning : ( teach )
Example : DIDACTIC
Root : DAIN
Meaning : ( worthy )
Example : DAINTY,
DISDAIN
Root : DAT
Meaning : ( give, push )
Example : DATE,
MANDATE
Root : DE
Meaning : ( away, off,
reversal, undoing,
downward completely (prefix) ) Example : Dedication - 7,
Deficiency - 8, Delegation - 8, Deliberate - 6, Delusion -
7, Desolate - 7, Destination - 6, Destructive - 8
Root : DEB
Meaning : ( owe )
Example : DEBENTURE
Root : DEBT
Meaning : ( owe )
Example : INDEBTEDNESS
Root : DECA
Meaning : ( ten )
Example : DECATHLON,
DECADE
Root : DEI
Meaning : ( God )
Example : DEIFY, DEITY
Root : DEL
Meaning : ( destroy, erase
) Example : INDELIBLE,
DELETERIOUS, DELETE, DELETION
Root : DEM
Meaning : ( people,
common people ) Example : DEMOCRACY,
DEMAGOGUE, EPIDEMIC
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Root : DEMI
Meaning : ( half (prefix) )
Example : DEMITASSE
Root : DEMON
Meaning : ( demon )
Example : PANDEMONIUM
Root : DENDR
Meaning : ( tree )
Example : DENDRITE
Root : DENDRO
Meaning : ( tree ) Example
: PHILODENDRON
Root : DENS
Meaning : ( thick, close )
Example : DENSE,
DENSITY, CONDENSE, CONDENSATION
Root : DENT
Meaning : ( tooth )
Example : DENTURE,
DENTAL, DENTICULATE
Root : DERM
Meaning : ( skin )
Example : EPIDERMIS
Root : DEXTER
Meaning : ( right-hand )
Example : DEXTEROUS,
DEXTERITY
Root : DEXTR
Meaning : ( right side;
skillful ) Example : AMBIDEXTROUS
Root : DI
Meaning : ( day )
Example : SUNDIAL,
DIURNAL, MERIDIAN, DIARY, QUOTIDIAN
Root : DIA
Meaning : ( through,
between, apart (prefix) ) Example : DIAMETER,
DIAGNOSIS, DIALOG,
DIABETES
Root : DICAT
Meaning : ( declare,
speak, say ) Example : ABDICATE,
PREDICATE, DEDICATE
Root : DICT
Meaning : ( speak, declare
) Example : abdicate,
indictment, dedication,
dictatorial
Root : DICT
Meaning : ( speak, declare
) Example : abdicate,
indictment, dedication,
dictatorial, addicted, dictate, contradict, diction,
dictionary, interdict, predict, verdict,
benediction, malediction, valedictorian
Root : DIGN
Meaning : ( worthy,
merited ) Example : INDIGNANT,
DIGNITARY, DIGNITY
Root : DILIG
Meaning : ( choose, select,
like ) Example : DILIGENCE,
DILIGENT
Root : Direct from French
Meaning : ( crib, nursery )
Example : CRECHE
Root : Direct from Old
English Meaning : ( to be hale )
Example : WASSAIL
Root : Direct-Latin &
German Meaning : ( aromatic gum
) Example : MYRRH
Root : DIS
Meaning : ( not, none
(prefix) ) Example : Discreet - 8,
Disgrace - 6, Dismal - 6,
Dispel - 8, Disposable - 6, Disrupt - 8, Dissolve - 5,
Distortion - 8
Root : DIS
Meaning : ( apart,
asunder, away from (prefix) ) Example : DISPERSE,
DISSOCIATE, DISSOLVE
Root : DIT
Meaning : ( give, push )
Example : editorial,
addition, tradition, extradite, edition, perdition,
redition,
Root : DIT/DAT
Meaning : ( give, push )
Example : ADDITION,
EDITORIAL, EXTRADITE, TRADITION,
Root : DIVID
Meaning : ( divide )
Example : DIVIDEND,
DIVIDE, INDIVIDUAL, DEVISE, DIVISION, DEVICE
Root : DIVIN
Meaning : ( devine )
Example : DIVINITY
Root : DOC
Meaning : ( teach )
Example : DOCILE,
DOCTRINE,
DOCUMENTARY, DOGMATIC
Root : DOG
Meaning : ( opinion, praise
) Example : DOGMATIC,
DOGMA
Root : DOL
Meaning : ( grieve, worry,
suffer ) Example : INDOLENT,
CONDOLENCE, DOLEFUL
Root : DOMIN
Meaning : ( master, lord )
Example : DOMINATE,
DOMINEER, DOMINION,
DOMINO, PREDOMINATE
Root : DON
Meaning : ( give, gift )
Example : PARDON,
CONDONE, DONOR,
DONATION, GUERDON
Root : DONNA
Meaning : ( lady (Italian) )
Example : PRIMA DONNA
Root : DORM
Meaning : ( sleep )
Example : DORMITORY,
DORMANT, DORMER
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Root : DORS
Meaning : ( back )
Example : DORSAL,
ENDORSE
Root : DOS
Meaning : ( back )
Example : DOSSIER
Root : DOT
Meaning : ( gift, give,
given ) Example : ANECDOTE,
ENDOWMENT, ANTIDOTE,
Root : DOU
Meaning : ( doubt )
Example : DOUBTFUL
Root : DOX
Meaning : ( opinion, glory,
praise ) Example : PARADOX,
ORTHODOX, DOXOLOGY
Root : DRA
Meaning : ( perform, act,
play ) Example : DRAMATIZE,
DRAMA
Root : DROM
Meaning : ( a running )
Example : HIPPODROME,
SYNDROME, PALINDROME, DROMEDARY
Root : DUB
Meaning : ( doubt )
Example : DUBIOUS
Root : DUC Meaning : ( lead, bring )
Example : SEDUCE,
DEDUCE, EDUCATE,
EDUCE, CONDUCE, INDUCE, DUCAT
Root : DUCT Meaning : ( lead )
Example : induct,
seductive, aqueduct,
conducive
Root : DUCT Meaning : ( lead )
Example : aqueduct,
conducive, induct,
seductive
Root : DULC Meaning : ( sweet )
Example : DULCET,
DULCIMER, DULCIFY,
DULCINEA
Root : DUR
Meaning : ( hard )
Example : OBDURATE,
DURESS
Root : DUR
Meaning : ( last )
Example : DURATION,
ENDURE, ENDURANCE
Root : DYNAM
Meaning : ( power )
Example : DYNAMITE,
DYNAMICS, DYNAMISM
Root : DYS
Meaning : ( bad, ill, sick,
abnormal, impaired ) Example : DYSENTERY,
DYSFUNCTION, DYSPLASIA
Root : ECU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : EXECUTIVE,
EXECUTE, EXECUTOR
Root : EGO
Meaning : ( self, I )
Example : EGOCENTRIC,
EGOTIST
Root : EGOR
Meaning : ( speak )
Example : CATEGORY,
CATEGORIZE, ALLEGORY
Root : EGR
Meaning : ( field, land )
Example : PEREGRINATE
Root : EGRI Meaning : ( field ) Example
: PEREGRINATION
Root : EIDO Meaning : ( image, shape,
form ) Example : KALEIDOSCOPE
Root : ELAST Meaning : ( flexible )
Example : ELASTICITY
Root : ELECTR Meaning : ( electric )
Example : ELECTRODE
Root : ELIG
Meaning : ( select, pick out
) Example : ELIGIBLE,
DILIGENT, ELEGANT,
ELECTABLE, ELECTORATE,
Root : EMIA
Meaning : ( blood
condition ) Example : LEUKEMIA
Root : EMPT
Meaning : ( take, buy )
Example : EXEMPT,
PEREMPTORY, EXAMPLE, PREMIUM, REDEEM
Root : EN
Meaning : ( in, into, to
cover or contain (prefix) ) Example : Enchantment -
5, Enclosure - 6, Endure -
5, Energetic - 8, Engrave - 6, Enthusiastic - 7,
Environmental - 7, Envision - 8
Root : ENDO Meaning : ( within (prefix)
) Example : ENDOCRINE
Root : ENN Meaning : ( year )
Example : BIENNIAL,
CENTENNIAL, PERENNIAL
Root : EPI Meaning : ( upon (prefix) )
Example : EPIGRAM
Root : EQU Meaning : ( equal, same )
Example : EQUITABLE,
EQUAL, EQUATION,
EQUILIBRIUM, EQUINOX, EQUIVALENT, EQUIVOCAL,
EQUITY, EQUANIMITY
Root : EQUE
Meaning : ( horse )
Example : EQUESTRIAN,
EQUINE
Root : ERG
Meaning : ( work )
Example : ERGOMETER,
ENERGETIC
Root : ERR
Meaning : ( wander )
Example : ABERRATION,
ERRANT, ERROR, ERRATIC,
ERRONEOUS, UNERRING
Root : ESCE
Meaning : ( becoming )
Example : COALESCE,
ACQUIESCE
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Root : ETH
Meaning : ( custom, habit
) Example : ETHICS
Root : ETHIC
Meaning : ( behavior,
moral ) Example : ETHICAL,
ETHICS
Root : EU
Meaning : ( good, well
(prefix) ) Example : EULOGIZE,
EULOGY, EUPHONIOUS,
EUPHEMISM, EUTHANASIA
Root : EX
Meaning : ( out, out of,
former, outside (prefix) ) Example : Excel - 8,
Exception - 6, Exclamation
- 6, Exclusive - 8, Excursion
- 6, Exotic - 6, Expectation - 7, Extensive - 8
Root : EXIM
Meaning : ( take out, free
) Example : EXAMPLE
Root : EXO
Meaning : ( outside
(prefix) ) Example : EXOTIC
Root : EXTRA
Meaning : ( beyond
(prefix) ) Example : EXTRANEOUS,
EXTRAPOLATE, EXTRAVAGANCE,
EXTRAORDINARY
Root : FAB
Meaning : ( speak )
Example : AFFABLE,
FABLE, FABULOUS
Root : FAC
Meaning : ( make, do )
Example : facilitate, factor,
factort, faculty, facade, faction, olfactory, facile,
Root : FAC/FIC
Meaning : ( do, make )
Example : Artificial,
Deficiency, Faculty, Magnificent, Facade,
Personification, Suffice,
Superficial, Faction, Olfactory, Proficient,
Ratification
Root : FACI
Meaning : ( face, form,
figure ) Example : facial,
superficial, deface, efface,
surface, facade
Root : FALL
Meaning : ( deceive,
beguile, err ) Example : INFALLIBLE,
FALLACY, FALLIBLE
Root : FALS
Meaning : ( deceive )
Example : FALSIFY,
FALSE, FALTER
Root : FAM
Meaning : ( repute, report,
public opinion ) Example : INFAMY,
DEFAME, FAMOUS,
DEFAMATION
Root : FAR
Meaning : ( law, right )
Example : NEFARIOUS
Root : FAS
Meaning : ( law, right )
Example : NEFARIOUS
Root : FAST
Meaning : ( pride, conceit
) Example : FASTIDIOUS
Root : FATU
Meaning : ( foolish, silly,
feeble ) Example : INFATUATE,
FATUOUS, FATUITY
Root : FAUL
Meaning : ( deceive )
Example : DEFAULT
Root : FAV
Meaning : ( goodwill, to be
favorably inclined ) Example : FAVORITE,
FAVOR
Root : FECT
Meaning : ( make, do. act,
form ) Example : confection,
affect, affection,
affectation, defect, defection, infect, infection,
perfect, perfection
Root : FEDER
Meaning : ( trust )
Example : CONFEDERACY
Root : FEDER
Meaning : ( treaty, league
) Example : FEDERAL,
CONFEDERATION,
CONFEDERATE
Root : FER
Meaning : ( carry, bear,
bring ) Example : transfer,
vociferious, infertile,
odoriferous
Root : FER
Meaning : ( carry, bear,
bring ) Example : REFER,
REFERENCE, REFEREE,
SUFFER
Root : FERM
Meaning : ( leaven )
Example : FERMENT
Root : FERV
Meaning : ( boil, bubble,
heat ) Example : FERVOR,
FERVENT, EFFERVESCE,
FERVID,
Root : FEST
Meaning : ( feast )
Example : FESTIVAL,
FESTIVE, FEAST
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Root : FIC
Meaning : ( make, do )
Example : PROFICIENT,
DEFICIENT, DEFICIENCY, DIFFICULT, EFFICACIOUS,
SUFFICE, MAGNIFICENT,
PERSONIFICATION, SUPERFICIAL,
BENEFICIARY
Root : FID
Meaning : ( faith, trust )
Example : affidavit,
bonafide, confidential, infidel, confide, fidelity,
diffident, perfidious
Root : FID
Meaning : ( faith, trust )
Example : affidavit,
confidential, infidel, bona fide,
Root : FIG
Meaning : ( make, form,
feign, shape ) Example : EFFIGY,
FIGMENT, FIGURE
Root : FIL
Meaning : ( thread, line )
Example : FILIGREE,
FILAMENT, PROFILE, FILLET
Root : FIN
Meaning : ( end )
Example : FINALE,
FINISH, REFINE, INDEFINITE, FINESSE,
AFFINITY, DEFINITIVE, INFINITE
Root : FIRM
Meaning : ( strong )
Example : AFFIRM
Root : FIX
Meaning : ( fixed in
position ) Example : FIXATION
Root : FLAGR
Meaning : ( burn ) Example
: CONFLAGRATION,
FLAGRANT
Root : FLAM
Meaning : ( burn ) Example
: INFLAMMATORY,
FLAMBOYANT
Root : FLECT
Meaning : ( bend )
Example : GENUFLECT
Root : FLEX
Meaning : ( bend )
Example : REFLEX,
FLEXIBLE, FLEXOR,
CIRCUMFLEX
Root : FLICT
Meaning : ( strike, dash )
Example : AFFLICTION,
CONFLICT, INFLICT
Root : FLIG
Meaning : ( strike )
Example : PROFLIGATE
Root : FLOR
Meaning : ( flower )
Example : FLORAL,
FLORIST, FLORID,
FLOURISH
Root : FLU
Meaning : ( flow )
Example : FLUENT, FLUID,
AFFLUENT, INFLUENCE,
EFFLUENCE, SUPERFLUOUS, FLUX
Root : FLUCTU
Meaning : ( a wave ) Example : FLUCTUATE
Root : FOLI
Meaning : ( leaf ) Example : PORTFOLIO,
FOLIAGE, FOLIO
Root : FORC
Meaning : ( strong ) Example
: REINFORCEMENT
Root : FORE
Meaning : ( before,
previous, earlier (prefix) ) Example : FOREBODE,
FORESTALL, FORECAST, FOREBEAR
Root : FORM
Meaning : ( shape, form )
Example : CONFORM,
FORMULA, DEFORM, INFORM, TRANSFORM,
REFORM, UNIFORM
Root : FORT
Meaning : ( strong )
Example : FORTE,
COMFORT, COMFORTABLE, EFFORT, FORTITUDE,
FORTIFICATION, REINFORCEMENT
Root : FORTU
Meaning : ( casual,
chance, luck ) Example : FORTUITOUS
Root : FORTUN
Meaning : ( chance,
fortune ) Example : FORTUNATE
Root : FOUND
Meaning : ( bottom,
foundation ) Example : FOUNDATION
Root : FOURN
Meaning : ( accomplish,
complete ) Example : FURNISH,
PERFORMANCE
Root : FRACT
Meaning : ( break )
Example : FRACTIOUS,
FRACTION, FRACTURE,
INFRACTION, REFRACT
Root : FRAG
Meaning : ( break )
Example : FRAGILE,
FRAGMENT,
FRAGMENTATION
Root : FRAT
Meaning : ( brother )
Example : FRATERNAL
Root : FRATER
Meaning : ( brother )
Example : FRATERNITY
Root : FRATR
Meaning : ( brother )
Example : FRATRICIDE
Root : FRONT
Meaning : ( forehead, face
) Example : FRONTAL,
AFFRONT, CONFRONT,
EFFRONTERY
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Root : FRUCT
Meaning : ( enjoy, fruit )
Example : FRUCTOSE
Root : FRUG
Meaning : ( produce )
Example : FRUGAL
Root : FRUIT
Meaning : ( enjoy, produce
) Example : FRUITFUL,
FRUITION
Root : FUG
Meaning : ( flee )
Example : CENTRIFUGE,
FUGITIVE
Root : FUM
Meaning : ( smoke )
Example : FUMIGATION
Root : FUNCT
Meaning : ( perform )
Example : FUNCTION,
PERFUNCTORY, DEFUNCT
Root : FUND
Meaning : ( bottom )
Example : FUNDAMENTAL
Root : FUS
Meaning : ( pour )
Example : EFFUSION
Root : GAM
Meaning : ( marriage )
Example : MONOGAMY,
ENDOGAMY, POLYGAMY, AMALGAMATE, BIGAMY
Root : GASTR
Meaning : ( stomach )
Example : GASTRONOMY,
GASTRIC
Root : GASTR
Meaning : ( stomach )
Example : GASTRIC
Root : GEN
Meaning : ( race, kind,
class ) Example : gentle,
degenerate, congenial,
generation, regeneration, genteel
Root : GEN
Meaning : ( race, kind )
Example : congenial,
denegrate, generation, gentle
Root : GEO
Meaning : ( earth )
Example : APOGEE,
GEODE, GEOLOGY, GEOCENTRIC
Root : GERI
Meaning : ( old age )
Example : GERIATRIC
Root : GERM
Meaning : ( vital part )
Example : GERMINATE
Root : GERON
Meaning : ( old man ) Example
: GERONTOCRACY
Root : GEST
Meaning : ( carry, bring )
Example : GESTATION,
DIGESTION, GESTURE,
SUGGEST, CONGESTION, REGISTER
Root : GLOM
Meaning : ( ball of yarn ) Example
: CONGLOMERATE
Root : GLOSS
Meaning : ( tongue )
Example : GLOSSARY
Root : GLOT
Meaning : ( tongue ) Example : EPIGLOTTIS
Root : GLU
Meaning : ( bond ) Example : GLUTINOUS
Root : GLYC
Meaning : ( sugar ) Example : HYPOGLYCEMIA
Root : GNOS
Meaning : ( know ) Example
: PROGNOSTICATE,
DIAGNOSE
Root : GNOS/NOT
Meaning : ( know )
Example : cognizant,
recognize, incognito, cognitive, cognition,
recognition, acquaint
Root : GON
Meaning : ( corner, angle )
Example : HEXAGON,
POLYGON
Root : GRAC
Meaning : ( thankful,
pleasing ) Example : GRACIOUS
Root : GRAD
Meaning : ( step, walk,
degree ) Example : gradient,
graduation, gradually,
centigrade
Root : GRAD
Meaning : ( step, walk,
degree ) Example : gradient,
graduation, gradually,
centigrade, aggressive, congressional, degrade,
degree, graduate, ingredient, progress,
gradual, transgress, transgression, gradient,
retrograde, aggression,
Root : GRAM
Meaning : ( a letter,
written character ) Example : DIAGRAM,
MONOGRAM, EPIGRAM,
ANAGRAM, GRAMMATICAL
Root : GRAND
Meaning : ( big, large,
grand ) Example : GRANDIOSE
Root : GRAPH
Meaning : ( write )
Example : CALLIGRAPHY,
GRAPHITE, AUTOGRAPH,
GEOGRAPHY,
LITHOGRAPHY
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congressman, progressive,
congress
Root : GRAT
Meaning : ( thankful,
pleasing ) Example : ingrate,
gracious, gratitude,
disgrace
Root : GRAT
Meaning : ( thankful,
pleasing ) Example : disgrace,
gracious, gratitude, ingrate
Root : GRAV
Meaning : ( heavy )
Example : AGGRAVATE,
ENGRAVE, GRAVITY
Root : GRED
Meaning : ( step, degree )
Example : INGREDIENT
Root : GREG
Meaning : ( herd, group )
Example : aggregrate,
gregarious, congregation,
egregious
Root : GRESS
Meaning : ( step, walk )
Example : aggression,
egress, congressman,
digress, progressive,
Root : GRIEV
Meaning : ( heavy,
weighty ) Example : GRIEVANCE
Root : GYNE
Meaning : ( woman )
Example : GYNECOLOGY
Root : GYR
Meaning : ( circle, ring )
Example : GYRATE,
GYROSCOPE, GYRATION, GYRE
Root : HAB
Meaning : ( have, hold )
Example : HABIT,
HABITUAL, HABERDASHERY, HABITAT,
BEHAVIOR
Root : HABIT
Meaning : ( dwell, live,
abide ) Example : HABITAT,
INHABITANT, HABITATION
Root : HAL
Meaning : ( breathe )
Example : INHALE,
HALITOSIS, EXHALATION, INHALANT
Root : HAL
Meaning : ( breath )
Example : HALITOSIS
Root : HALA
Meaning : ( breathe )
Example : EXHALATION
Root : HAP
Meaning : ( by chance )
Example : HAPHAZARD
Root : HARB
Meaning : ( shelter
(German) ) Example : HARBOR,
HARBINGER
Root : HARD
Meaning : ( make brave,
harden ) Example : FOOLHARDY
Root : HAUT
Meaning : ( high, grand
(French) ) Example : HAUTE
COUTURE
Root : HEART
Meaning : ( heart
(compound word) ) Example : HEARTBROKEN
Root : HEDRON
Meaning : ( face, side or
base ) Example : OCTAHEDRON
Root : HEIR Meaning : ( inherit, heir )
Example : HEIRESS
Root : HELI Meaning : ( spiral )
Example : HELICOPTER
Root : HELIO Meaning : ( sun )
Example : HELIOTROPE
Root : HEMI Meaning : ( half )
Example : HEMISPHERE
Root : HEMO
Meaning : ( blood )
Example : HEMOPHILIA
Root : HEND
Meaning : ( grasp )
Example : APPREHEND
Root : HER
Meaning : ( stick )
Example : ADHERENCE,
COHERENCE, ADHERE
Root : HERED
Meaning : ( inherit, heir )
Example : HEREDITARY
Root : HERI Meaning : ( heir )
Example : INHERITANCE
Root : HERO Meaning : ( hero )
Example : HEROISM
Root : HES Meaning : ( stick, hold fast
) Example : HESITATE,
ADHESIVE, ADHESION, COHESIVE, COHESION,
Root : HETERO Meaning : ( different
(prefix) ) Example
: HETEROGENEOUS
Root : HEX
Meaning : ( six (prefix) )
Example : HEXAGON
Root : HIB
Meaning : ( have, occupy,
hold as customary ) Example : EXHIBITOR,
Root : HIERO
Meaning : ( sacred,
priestly ) Example : HIERARCHY,
Root : HOL
Meaning : ( whole )
Example : CATHOLIC,
HOLOCAUST, HOLISTIC
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PROHIBIT HIEROGLYPHICS,
HIEROCRACY
Root : HOMEO
Meaning : ( like, same )
Example : HOMEOPATHY
Root : HOMO
Meaning : ( same )
Example : HOMONYM,
HOMOGENEOUS
Root : HORR
Meaning : ( shudder, stand
on end ) Example : HORROR,
HORRIBLE, HORRENDOUS,
HORRIFY, HORRID
Root : HOSP
Meaning : ( host, guest )
Example : HOSPITABLE,
HOSTESS, HOSPITAL, HOSPICE, HOSTEL,
HOSTLER, HOTEL
Root : HOST
Meaning : ( an enemy )
Example : HOSTILE,
HOSTAGE
Root : HUM
Meaning : ( earth )
Example : EXHUME
Root : HYDR
Meaning : ( water )
Example : HYDRANT,
HYDRANGEA, HYDROGEN,
HYDRAULICS, HYDROPHOBIA,
DEHYDRATE
Root : HYPER
Meaning : ( beyond the
ordinary (prefix) ) Example : HYPERACTIVE
Root : HYPNO
Meaning : ( sleep )
Example : HYPNOSIS
Root : HYPO
Meaning : ( beneath,
under (prefix) ) Example
: HYPOGLYCEMIA,
HYPOTHESIS, HYPOCRISY
Root : ICON
Meaning : ( image )
Example : ICONOLOGY
Root : IDEID
Meaning : ( form, shape )
Example : IDYLLIC, IDYL
Root : IDEO
Meaning : ( thought, idea )
Example : IDEOLOGY,
IDEALISTIC
Root : IDIO
Meaning : ( one's own,
pecular ) Example : IDIOM, IDIOT,
IDIOSYNCRASY
Root : IGN
Meaning : ( fire )
Example : IGNITION,
IGNEOUS, IGNITE
Root : IN
Meaning : ( not (prefix) )
Example : Indefinite - 7,
Injustice - 6, Immortality - 8, Impatience - 7,
Impractical - 7, Improbable - 8, Insatiable - 7, Invalid -
7
Root : INSUL
Meaning : ( island )
Example : INSULAR,
INSULATION
Root : INTELLEC
Meaning : ( power to know
) Example : INTELLECTUAL
Root : INTELLIG
Meaning : ( power to think
) Example
: UNINTELLIGIBLE
Root : INTER
Meaning : ( between,
among (prefix) ) Example : INTERVAL,
INTERCEPT, INTERJECT
Root : INTRA
Meaning : ( within (prefix)
) Example : INTRAMURAL
Root : INTRIN
Meaning : ( inward )
Example : INTRINSIC,
INTERIOR
Root : INVID
Meaning : ( envy )
Example : INVIDIOUS,
ENVIOUS, ENVY
Root : Irish
Meaning : ( A county in
Ireland ) Example : LIMERICK
Root : ISL
Meaning : ( island )
Example : ISLET
Root : ISO
Meaning : ( equal )
Example : ISOMETRIC,
ISOSCELES, ISOBAR
Root : IT
Meaning : ( go )
Example : AMBITION,
CIRCUIT, EXIT, TRANSIT, SEDITION
Root : ITER
Meaning : ( to repeat,
again ) Example : ITERATE,
REITERATE, ITERATION
Root : ITIN
Meaning : ( journey )
Example : ITINERARY
Root : JAC
Meaning : ( throw, lie )
Example : ADJACENT
Root : JECT
Meaning : ( throw, cast )
Example : dejected,
projection, interject,
adjective
Root : JECT
Meaning : ( throw, cast )
Example : adjective,
dejected, interject,
projection
Root : JOC
Meaning : ( jest, joke )
Example : JOCULAR
Root : JOIN
Meaning : ( join )
Example : ADJOINING
Root : JOURN
Meaning : ( day, daily )
Example : JOURNEY,
JOURNAL, ADJOURN,
Root : JUD
Meaning : ( judge )
Example : JUDGMENT
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SOJOURN, BONJOUR
Root : JUDIC Meaning : ( judge,
judgment ) Example : ADJUDICATE,
PREJUDICE, JUDICIARY, JUDICIAL, JUDICIOUS
Root : JUG Meaning : ( yoke, join )
Example : CONJUGAL
Root : JUNCT Meaning : ( join )
Example : INJUNCTION
Root : JUR Meaning : ( law, right )
Example : JURISDICTION,
INJURIOUS, PERJURY,
JURIST
Root : JURE
Meaning : ( swear )
Example : CONJURE,
ABJURE, PERJURE
Root : JUS
Meaning : ( law ) Example
: JUSTIFICATION, ADJUST,
INJUSTICE
Root : JUV
Meaning : ( young )
Example : REJUVENATE,
JUVENILE, JUVENESCENT, JUVIE
Root : KILO
Meaning : ( one thousand
(prefix) ) Example : KILOMETER
Root : KINE
Meaning : ( move )
Example : KINETICS
Root : LABOR
Meaning : ( work )
Example : LABORATORY,
COLLABORATE.
ELABORATE,
Root : LACT
Meaning : ( milk )
Example : LACTATION,
LACTOSE, LACTEAL,
LACTESCENT, LETTUCE
Root : LANG
Meaning : ( tongue )
Example : LANGUAGE
Root : LAT
Meaning : ( carry, lift,
bring ) Example : relate,
legislative, translation,
elated
Root : LAT
Meaning : ( carry, lift,
bring ) Example : elated, relate,
legislative, translation
Root : LATER
Meaning : ( side )
Example : COLLATERAL,
EQUILATERAL, QUADRILATERAL,
UNILATERAL, LATERAL
Root : LAUD
Meaning : ( praise )
Example : LAUDABLE,
PLAUDITS, CUM LAUDE, APPLAUD
Root : LAV
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : LAVISH, LAVE,
LAVENDER, LAVATORY
Root : LAX
Meaning : ( loose )
Example : LAXATIVE,
RELAX
Root : LEAS
Meaning : ( loose )
Example : RELEASE
Root : LECT
Meaning : ( choose )
Example : select,
recollection, predilection,
intellect
Root : LECT
Meaning : ( choose )
Example : intellect,
predilection, recollection, select
Root : LEG
Meaning : ( law )
Example : LEGITIMATE,
PRIVILEGE, RELEGATE, LEGISLATE
Root : LEGA
Meaning : ( appoint, send,
bring ) Example : LEGACY,
LEGATE, DELEGATE,
DELEGATION, ALLEGE, RELEGATE, COLLEAGUE
Root : LEGE
Meaning : ( gather, choose
) Example : ELEGANT,
ELEGANCE, LEGION,
LEGUME,
Root : LEI
Meaning : ( be permitted )
Example : LEISURE
Root : LEMM
Meaning : ( something
taken, received or taken for granted ) Example : DILEMMA,
LEMMA
Root : LEV
Meaning : ( light )
Example : ALLEVIATE,
LEVERAGE, IRRELEVANT, LEVITY
Root : LEVA
Meaning : ( raise, lift up )
Example : RELEVANT,
IRRELEVANT, RELIEVE, LEVER
Root : LEXI
Meaning : ( word,
vocabulary ) Example : LEXICON
Root : LEXICO
Meaning : ( words ) Example
: LEXICOGRAPHER
Root : LI
Meaning : ( tie, bind, hold
) Example : LIABLE, LIEN,
LIAISON
Root : LIBER
Meaning : ( free )
Example : LIBERATE,
LIBERTY, DELIVER, LIVERY
Root : LIBR
Meaning : ( book )
Example : LIBRARY
Root : LIBRA
Meaning : ( balance, scales
) Example : DELIBERATE,
DELIBERATION,
Root : LIC
Meaning : ( be permitted )
Example : LICENSE,
LICENTIOUS, ILLICIT, LEISURE
Root : LIEV
Meaning : ( lift )
Example : RELIEVE
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DELIBERATIVE
Root : LIG Meaning : ( tie, bind, hold
) Example : LIGAMENT,
LIGATURE, LIAISON, RELIGION
Root : LIN Meaning : ( flax )
Example : LINEN, LINING,
LINSEED, CRINOLINE
Root : LINE Meaning : ( line )
Example : DELINEATE,
LINEAR
Root : LINGU Meaning : ( tongue )
Example : BILINGUAL,
LINGUIST, LINGUISTICS,
LINGO, LANGUAGE,
Root : LINQU
Meaning : ( leave,
abandon ) Example : DELINQUENT
Root : LIP
Meaning : ( leave )
Example : ECLIPSE,
ELLIPSE, ELLIPTICAL,
Root : LITER
Meaning : ( letter, letters )
Example : LITERARY,
LITERACY
Root : LITH
Meaning : ( stone )
Example : LITHOGRAPHY
Root : LIVER
Meaning : ( free )
Example : DELIVERY
Root : LOC
Meaning : ( place )
Example : LOCATE,
LOCOMOTION, DISLOCATE, ALLOCATE,
RELOCATION
Root : LOCUT
Meaning : ( speak, talk )
Example : ELOCUTION,
CIRCUMLOCUTION, INTERLOCUTOR
Root : LOG
Meaning : ( word, speech )
Example : DIALOGUE,
APOLOGY, EPILOGUE, EULOGY. PROLOGUE,
NEOLOGISM
Root : LOGY
Meaning : ( study (suffix) )
Example : CRIMINOLOGY
Root : LOQU
Meaning : ( speak, talk )
Example : SOLILOQUY,
ELOQUENT, LOQUACIOUS, VENTRILOQUIST
Root : LOT
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : LOTION
Root : LOY
Meaning : ( bind )
Example : ALLOY
Root : LUC
Meaning : ( shine, light )
Example : LUCID,
ELUCIDATE, TRANSLUCENT, PELLUCID,
LUCIFER
Root : LUCT
Meaning : ( wrestle,
content ) Example : RELUCTANT
Root : LUD
Meaning : ( play, laugh,
sport, mock ) Example : ALLUDE,
DELUDE, LUDICROUS,
COLLUDE, INTERLUDE, PRELUDE
Root : LUG
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : DELUGE
Root : LUM Meaning : ( light )
Example : ILLUMINATE,
LUMINARY
Root : LUM/LUS Meaning : ( light )
Example : illuminate.
illustrate, lackluster,
luminary
Root : LUNA Meaning : ( moon )
Example : LUNACY
Root : LUS Meaning : ( play, laugh,
sport, mock ) Example : ALLUSION,
DELUSION, ILLUSION, ELUSIVE
Root : LUST
Meaning : ( polish, purify )
Example : LUSTER,
LACKLUSTER, LUSTROUS
Root : LUT
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : DILUTE,
DILUTION, ABLUTION, POLLUTE
Root : MACRO
Meaning : ( large (prefix) )
Example : MACROCOSM
Root : MAGN
Meaning : ( great )
Example : MAGNUM,
MAGNANIMOUS
Root : MAGNA
Meaning : ( great )
Example : MAGNATE
Root : MAGNI
Meaning : ( great )
Example : MAGNIFY,
MAGNITUDE,
MAGNIFICENT
Root : MAL
Meaning : ( ill, bad )
Example : MALARIA,
DISMAL, MALICE, MALADY,
MALIGN
Root : MAN
Meaning : ( hand )
Example : manacles,
manipulate, manifest,
emancipate
Root : MAN
Meaning : ( hand )
Example : EMANCIPATE,
MANACLES, MANIFEST, MANIPULATE
Root : MAND
Meaning : ( to command,
order ) Example : REMAND
Root : MANIA
Meaning : ( madness )
Example : KLEPTOMANIA
Root : MANS
Meaning : ( stay, dwell )
Example : MANSION,
MANOR, MANSE, PERMANENT, REMAIN
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Root : MAR
Meaning : ( the sea, pool )
Example : MARINE,
MARITIME, MARINA, MARINATE, MARSH
Root : MATER
Meaning : ( mother )
Example : MATERNAL
Root : MATR
Meaning : ( mother )
Example : MATRICULATE,
MATRIMONY, MATERNAL, MATRON
Root : MB
Meaning : ( shadow )
Example : SOMBER
Root : MEAN
Meaning : ( drive, threaten
) Example : DEMEANOR
Root : MEDI
Meaning : ( middle,
between ) Example : MEDIOCRE,
MEDIAN, MEDIATE,
MEDIUM, MEDIEVAL, IMMEDIATELY,
MEDITERRANEAN
Root : MEGA
Meaning : ( large, great
(prefix) ) Example : MEGALITH
Root : MEGALO
Meaning : ( great, large
(prefix) ) Example : MEGALOMANIA,
MEGALOMYX
Root : MELO
Meaning : ( song )
Example : MELODRAMA,
MELODIOUS, MELODY
Root : MEMOR
Meaning : ( mindful of,
remembering ) Example
: COMMEMORATE,
MEMORIZE, MEMOIR, MEMORY, MEMORABLE
Root : MENA
Meaning : ( drive, threaten
) Example : AMENABLE,
MENACE
Root : MER
Meaning : ( sea )
Example : MERMAID
Root : MERG Meaning : ( to plunge, dip,
sink ) Example : MERGE,
SUBMERGE
Root : META Meaning : ( change
(prefix) ) Example : METAPHOR
Root : METER Meaning : ( measure )
Example : PERIMETER
Root : METRO Meaning : ( mother )
Example : METROPOLIS
Root : MICRO
Meaning : ( small )
Example : MICROCOSM,
MICROBE, MICROSCOPIC
Root : MIGR
Meaning : ( wander )
Example : MIGRATORY,
MIGRANT, IMMIGRATE,
EMIGRATE
Root : MIN
Meaning : ( project )
Example : EMINENT,
EMINENCE, PROMINENT,
IMMINENT
Root : MINN
Meaning : ( diminish,
lessen, make small ) Example : DIMINISH,
DIMINUTIVE, DIMINUTION, MINUTE,
MINUET,
Root : MINOR
Meaning : ( small )
Example : MINORITY
Root : MINUT
Meaning : ( little, small )
Example : MINUTE,
MINUSCULE, DIMINUTION, MINUET
Root : MIR
Meaning : ( wonder at,
behold, look ) Example : ADMIRE,
MIRAGE, MIRACLE,
MARVEL, MIRROR
Root : MIS
Meaning : ( wrong,
incorrectly, mistaken, ill (prefix) ) Example : misnomer,
mistrial, misprint, mistrust
Root : MISO
Meaning : ( hate )
Example : MISANTHROPE,
MISOGAMY, MISOGYNY, MISONEISM
Root : MISS
Meaning : ( send )
Example : remiss, missle,
intermission, missive
Root : MISS
Meaning : ( send (wcity) )
Example : admit,
admittedly, commission, commitment, committee,
compromise, dismissal, emission, emit,
inadmissible, intermission, messenger, missionary,
missile, omission, permissible, permitted,
promise, remittance,
Root : MISTL
Meaning : ( twig )
Example : MISTLETOE
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submission, transmit,
comMISSar, deMISe, eMISSary, interMITTent,
MISSive, noncomMITTal, preMISe, reMISS, surMISe.
Root : MITT
Meaning : ( send, throw )
Example : INTERMITTENT,
TRANSMIT, COMMIT,
PERMIT, OMIT, SUBMIT
Root : MOD
Meaning : ( measure,
manner, way, tone ) Example : MODIFY,
MODULATE, MODEST, MODEL, MODE,
COMMODITY, COMMODE,
MODALITY, BIMODAL
Root : MODER
Meaning : ( measure,
manner, mode ) Example : MODERATE,
MODERN, IMMODERATE
Root : MOLL
Meaning : ( soft )
Example : EMOLLIENT,
MOLLIFY, MOLLUSK
Root : MON
Meaning : ( warn, remind,
advise ) Example : MONUMENT,
MONSTER, SUMMON,
ADMONISH
Root : MONIT
Meaning : ( warn, remind,
advise ) Example : PREMONITION,
ADMONITION, MONITOR,
MONITION
Root : MONO
Meaning : ( one, single
(prefix) ) Example : MONOCLE,
MONARCH, MONOGRAM,
MONOLOGUE
Root : MONSTR
Meaning : ( show )
Example : DEMONSTRATE,
DEMONSTRATIVE, DEMONSTRATION
Root : MOR
Meaning : ( foolish )
Example : SOPHOMORE
Root : MORI
Meaning : ( death )
Example : MORIBUND
Root : MORON
Meaning : ( stupid )
Example : MORONIC
Root : MORPH
Meaning : ( shape, form )
Example : AMORPHOUS,
MORPHOLOGY
Root : MORT
Meaning : ( death )
Example : mortal,
rigormortis, mortify,
immortality
Root : MORT
Meaning : ( death )
Example : IMMORTALITY,
MORTIFY, MORTAL, RIGOR
MORTIS
Root : MOT
Meaning : ( move )
Example : EMOTIONAL,
MOMENTARILY, REMOTE,
PROMOTER, COMMOTION, MOTIVATE, MOTIVE,
MOTOR
Root : MOUNT
Meaning : ( mountain, hill
) Example : TANTAMOUNT,
PARAMOUNT, MOUNTAINEER
Root : MULTI
Meaning : ( many (prefix)
) Example : MULTILINGUAL
Root : MUNI
Meaning : ( duties, task,
duty ) Example : COMMUNICATE,
IMMUNITY, COMMUNISM
Root : MUT
Meaning : ( change )
Example : COMMUTE
Root : NAT
Meaning : ( be born )
Example : Good-natured,
International, Nativity, Unnatural, Cognate, Naive,
Nationality, Supernatural, Innate, Nascent, Natal,
Renaissance
Root : NAU
Meaning : ( ship, sailor )
Example : NAUTICAL,
NAUSEA
Root : NAV
Meaning : ( ship, sail ) Example
: CIRCUMNAVIGATE
Root : NEG
Meaning : ( deny )
Example : RENEGE
Root : NEGAT
Meaning : ( deny, say no )
Example : NEGATE,
ABNEGATION, NEGATIVE
Root : NEO
Meaning : ( new )
Example : NEOPHYTE
Root : NEUR
Meaning : ( nerve )
Example : NEUROTIC
Root : NIC
Meaning : ( harm, death )
Example : PERNICIOUS
Root : NIHIL
Meaning : ( nothing )
Example : ANNIHILATE
Root : NOC
Meaning : ( hurt, harm )
Example : INNOCENT,
INNOCUOUS,
Root : NOCT
Meaning : ( night )
Example : NOCTURNAL
Root : NOM
Meaning : ( name, term )
Example : BINOMIAL,
POLYNOMIAL, MISNOMER
Root : NOMEN
Meaning : ( name ) Example
: NOMENCLATURE
Root : NOMIN
Meaning : ( name, nominal
)
Root : NOMY
Meaning : ( system of laws
)
Root : NON
Meaning : ( not (prefix) )
Example : NONPARTISAN
Root : NOST
Meaning : ( a return home
)
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Example : NOMINATE,
DENOMINATE, IGNOMINY
Example : ECONOMY,
AGRONOMY, AUTONOMY,
ASTRONOMY,
Example : NOSTALGIA
Root : NOT
Meaning : ( know )
Example : NOTICE,
NOTIFY, NOTION, NOTORIOUS, CONNOTE
Root : NOTA
Meaning : ( mark )
Example : DENOTE,
DENOTATION, NOTE, NOTABLE, ANNOTATE
Root : NOUNC
Meaning : ( declare, tell )
Example : PRONOUNCE,
ANNOUNCE, DENOUNCE, RENOUNCE
Root : NOV
Meaning : ( new )
Example : NOVICE,
INNOVATE, NOVELTY, RENOVATION, NOVEL
Root : NOX
Meaning : ( night )
Example : EQUINOX
Root : NUL
Meaning : ( nothing )
Example : ANNUL
Root : NULL
Meaning : ( nothing )
Example : NULLIFY
Root : NUMER
Meaning : ( number )
Example : NUMEROUS,
NUMERAL, ENUMERATE,
INNUMERABLE,
SUPERNUMERARY
Root : NUNCI
Meaning : ( declare, warn,
tell, speak ) Example : ENUNCIATE
Root : NUR
Meaning : ( nourish )
Example : NURTURE
Root : NUTR
Meaning : ( nourish, feed )
Example : NUTRIMENT,
NUTRITIOUS, NUTRITIVE, NURTURE, NURSE
Root : NYM
Meaning : ( name )
Example : PSEUDONYM
Root : OB Meaning : ( toward, to, on,
over, against (prefix) ) Example : OBJECT,
OBLIGATE, OBLIQUE, OBLIGE, OBVIOUS,
OBLIQUE, OBSTACLE
Root : OB Meaning : ( toward, to, on,
over, against ) Example : OBTUSE,
OBLIQUE
Root : OC Meaning : ( toward, to, on,
over, against ) Example : OCCURRENCE
Root : OCT Meaning : ( eight )
Example : OCTOPUS,
OCTAGON
Root : OCTAV
Meaning : ( eight )
Example : OCTAVE
Root : OCUL
Meaning : ( of the eyes )
Example : OCULAR,
BINOCULARS
Root : OMBR
Meaning : ( shade )
Example : SOMBRERO
Root : OMNI
Meaning : ( all )
Example : OMNIPRESENT,
OMNIPOTENT,
OMNISCIENT, OMNIVORE, OMNIFICENT, OMNIBUS
Root : OMPT
Meaning : ( take, buy )
Example : PROMPT
Root : ONER
Meaning : ( burden )
Example : EXONERATE,
ONEROUS
Root : ONYM
Meaning : ( name )
Example : ANONYMOUS,
HOMONYM, SYNONYM
Root : OP
Meaning : ( toward, to, on,
over, against ) Example : OPPOSITE,
OPPOSITION
Root : OPER
Meaning : ( work )
Example : OPERATE
Root : OPTIC
Meaning : ( sight )
Example : OPTICAL
Root : OPUL
Meaning : ( wealth )
Example : OPULENCE,
OPULENT
Root : OR
Meaning : ( pray, address,
speak ) Example : INEXORABLE,
ADORE, PERORATION
Root : OR
Meaning : ( pray, address,
call ) Example : INEXORABLE,
ADORE, PERORATION,
ORISON, ORATORY
Root : ORAT
Meaning : ( pray, address,
speak ) Example : ORATOR,
ORATION, ORATORY
Root : ORD
Meaning : ( straight row,
regular series ) Example : ORDER,
DISORDER, ORDERLY
Root : ORDIN
Meaning : ( order, rank,
row, arrange, regulate ) Example : SUBORDINATE,
ORDINANCE, ORDINARY,
ORDINATION, INORDINATE, CO-
ORDINATE
Root : ORIUM
Meaning : ( a place for
Root : ORNA
Meaning : ( adorn )
Root : ORTHO
Meaning : ( straight,
Root : OSS
Meaning : ( bone )
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(suffix) ) Example : AUDITORIUM
Example : ORNAMENT correct ) Example : ORTHODOX,
ORTHODONTIST, ORTHOEPY,
ORTHOGRAPHY
Example : OSSIFICATION
Root : OSTEO
Meaning : ( bone )
Example : OSTEOPOROSIS
Root : PAC
Meaning : ( peace )
Example : PACIFY
Root : PAEN
Meaning : ( almost (prefix)
) Example : peninsula
Root : PAIR
Meaning : ( prepare )
Example : REPAIR
Root : PALEO
Meaning : ( ancient
(prefix) ) Example
: PALEONTOLOGY
Root : PALP
Meaning : ( feel )
Example : PALPABLE
Root : PAN
Meaning : ( all (prefix) )
Example : PANTHEON
Root : PAND
Meaning : ( spread out )
Example : EXPAND
Root : PANS
Meaning : ( spread out ) Example : EXPANSE,
EXPANSIVE
Root : PAR
Meaning : ( equal ) Example : PARITY,
DISPARITY, DISPARATE,
PARIMUTUEL, PEER
Root : PARA
Meaning : ( beside,
beyond, at or to one side
of, past by (prefix) ) Example : PARADOX,
PARABOLA, PARAGRAPH,
PARASITE, PARAPHRASE
Root : PARAT
Meaning : ( prepare, set,
get ready, stop ) Example : REPARATION.
PARADE, RAMPART, PREPARE, SEPARATE,
INSEPARABLE
Root : PARI
Meaning : ( come in sight )
Example : APPARITION
Root : PART
Meaning : ( part, to one
side ) Example : PARTISAN,
APARTMENT, APARTHEID, PARTIAL, PARTICLE,
PARCEL
Root : PASS
Meaning : ( step, spread )
Example : SURPASS,
TRESPASS, ENCOMPASS,
PASSAGE, PASSPORT
Root : PAT
Meaning : ( suffer, feel,
endure ) Example : PATIENT,
COMPATIBLE, PATIENT, PASSIVE, COMPASSION,
IMPATIENCE
Root : PATER
Meaning : ( father )
Example : PATERNITY
Root : PATH
Meaning : ( feel, suffer )
Example : ANTIPATHY,
SYMPATHIZER, PATHETIC, SYMPATHY, PATHOS
Root : PATR
Meaning : ( father )
Example : PATRIARCH,
PATRIOTISM, PATRONIZE, PATRICIAN, PATRON
Root : PAU
Meaning : ( few )
Example : PAUCITY
Root : PEAC
Meaning : ( peace )
Example : PEACEFUL
Root : PEAS
Meaning : ( peace )
Example : APPEASE
Root : PECT
Meaning : ( breast, chest )
Example : PECTORAL,
EXPECTORATE
Root : PECU
Meaning : ( money )
Example : PECULATE,
IMPECUNIOUS
Root : PED
Meaning : ( foot )
Example : EXPEDITE,
PEDAL, IMPEDE, BIPED, QUADRUPED, PEDESTAL
Root : PEER
Meaning : ( equal )
Example : PEERAGE
Root : PEL
Meaning : ( drive, urge )
Example : pulsate,
expulsion, repulsive, propulsion
Root : PEL/PUL
Meaning : ( drive, urge )
Example : expulsion,
propulsion, pulsate, repulsive
Root : PELL
Meaning : ( drive, strike ) Example : REPELLENT
Root : PEN
Meaning : ( pain,
punishment ) Example : penal, penitent,
punish, impunity, impune, repent, subpoena, penalty,
Root : PEND
Meaning : ( hang, weigh,
pay ) Example : STIPEND,
IMPENDING, PENDULUM, PENDENT, EXPEND,
SUSPEND, APPEND
Root : PENS
Meaning : ( hang, weigh,
pay ) Example : PENSION,
SUSPENSION, PENSION, PENSIVE, COMPENSATE,
PROPENSITY
Root : PENTA
Meaning : ( five (prefix) )
Example : PENTAGON
Root : PER
Meaning : ( try, test )
Example : EXPERIMENT,
Root : PER
Meaning : ( through,
thoroughly, utterly, very
Root : PERI
Meaning : ( around
(prefix) )
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EXPERIENCE, EXPERT,
PERIL
(prefix) ) Example : PERVERT,
PERFECT, PERVADE, PERCEIVE, PERTURB,
PERUSE
Example : PERIPHERAL
Root : PET
Meaning : ( attack, seek,
ask, strive, fall, rush at ) Example : COMPETE,
PROPITIOUS, COMPETENT,
COMPETITOR, PETITION, IMPETUS, IMPETUOUS,
PETULANT, REPEAT, PERPETUAL
Root : PETE
Meaning : ( seek, to head
for, resort to, solicit ) Example : APPETITE,
PROPITIOUS,
Root : PETR
Meaning : ( stone )
Example : PETRIFY
Root : PHAN
Meaning : ( show, bring to
light, appear ) Example : PHANTOM,
EPIPHANY, FANCY,
FANTASTIC, FANTASY, DIAPHANOUS
Root : PHEN
Meaning : ( appear, show,
shine ) Example : PHENOMENON
Root : PHIL
Meaning : ( loving, fond )
Example : BIBLIOPHILE,
FRANCOPHILE, PHILANTHROPY,
PHILOSOPHY, PHILOLOGY, PHILANDERER, PHILTER,
PHILATELIST, PHILODENDRON
Root : PHOBIA
Meaning : ( fear ) Example
: CLAUSTROPHOBIA
Root : PHON
Meaning : ( sound )
Example : CACOPHONY,
PHONIC, SYMPHONY, EUPHONIOUS,
MEGAPHONE, TELEPHONE
Root : PHOR
Meaning : ( carry, bringing
) Example : SEMAPHORE,
METAPHOR, PHOSPHORUS
Root : PHOS
Meaning : ( light ) Example : PHOSPHOROUS
Root : PHOT
Meaning : ( light ) Example : PHOTOGENIC,
PHOTON, PHOTOGRAPHY
Root : PHYSI
Meaning : ( nature, natural
science ) Example : PHYSICS,
PHYSIOLOGY, PHYSIOGRAPHY
Root : PICT
Meaning : ( paint )
Example : PICTURESQUE
Root : PLAC
Meaning : ( please )
Example : COMPLACENT,
PLACEBO, PLEASANT, DISPLEASURE, PLACID,
PLACATE, IMPLACABLE
Root : PLAUD
Meaning : ( strike, clap )
Example : APPLAUD
Root : PLAUS
Meaning : ( clap )
Example : PLAUSIBLE
Root : PLE
Meaning : ( fill, full )
Example : DEPLETE,
DEPLETION, COMPLEMENT,
IMPLEMENT, COMPLEMENTARY
Root : PLEN
Meaning : ( fill, be full )
Example : REPLENISH
Root : PLET
Meaning : ( fill, full )
Example : COMPLETE,
PLETHORA, DEPLETION, REPLETE, EXPLETIVE
Root : PLI
Meaning : ( fold, bend )
Example : compliant,
suppliant, pliable, apply, imply, reply
Root : PLIC
Meaning : ( fold, bend,
embrace ) Example : explicit,
complicity, imply, implicit,
replica, implement, simplicity, supplicate,
complimentary, applicant, accomplice, implicate,
explicate, multiplication, duplicate
Root : PLOD
Meaning : ( clap )
Example : EXPLODE
Root : PLOR
Meaning : ( to cry out,
wail, weep ) Example : EXPLORATION,
DEPLORE
Root : PLOY
Meaning : ( fold )
Example : DEPLOYMENT
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Root : PLUR
Meaning : ( more )
Example : PLURALITY
Root : PLY
Meaning : ( fold )
Example : IMPLY
Root : PNEUMA
Meaning : ( wind, air,
breath ) Example : PNEUMATIC
Root : PNEUMON
Meaning : ( lung, breath )
Example : PNEUMONIA
Root : POD
Meaning : ( foot )
Example : PODIUM
Root : POIGN
Meaning : ( prick, hit )
Example : POIGNANT
Root : POL
Meaning : ( make sooth )
Example : POLISH,
INTERPOLATE, POLITE,
APOLOGY
Root : POLIS
Meaning : ( city )
Example : MEGALOPOLIS
Root : POLY
Meaning : ( many (prefix)
) Example : POLYGAMY
Root : PON
Meaning : ( place, put )
Example : COMPONENT,
OPPONENT, EXPONENT, POSTPONE
Root : POP
Meaning : ( people )
Example : POPULACE
Root : PORT
Meaning : ( carry, bear,
bring ) Example : PORTABLE,
PORTFOLIO, PORTAGE,
PORTER, PORTMANTEAU, COMPORT, DEPORT,
EXPORT, IMPORT, PURPORT, REPORT,
SUPPORT, TRANSPORT
Root : PORTIO
Meaning : ( part, share )
Example : PORTION,
PROPORTION, APPORTION
Root : POS
Meaning : ( place, put, lay
) Example : JUXTAPOSE,
EXPOSE, SUPPOSE, COMPOSE, POSTURE,
OPPOSE, PROPOSE, PURPOSE, IMPOSE,
Root : POS
Meaning : ( place, put )
Example : expose,
juxtapose, proposition,
repository
Root : POSIT
Meaning : ( place, put,
settle ) Example : COMPOSITION,
DEPOSIT, IMPOSITION, IMPOSTOR, IMPOSE,
REPOSITORY
Root : POSS
Meaning : ( be able, have
power ) Example : POSSESSIVE,
POSSE, DISPOSSESS, POSSIBILITY
Root : POST
Meaning : ( after (prefix) ) Example : POSTHUMOUS
Root : POSTER
Meaning : ( coming after,
following ) Example : POSTERIOR,
PREPOSTEROUS, ANTERIOR, POSTERITY
Root : POT
Meaning : ( drink ) Example : POTABLE,
POTION, POTATION,
POTTAGE
Root : POTEN
Meaning : ( power )
Example : POTENT
Root : POTENT
Meaning : ( powerful,
potent ) Example : POTENTIAL,
POTENTATE
Root : POV
Meaning : ( poor )
Example : POVERTY
Root : PRE
Meaning : ( before, in
advance (prefix) ) Example : Predict - 5,
Precaution - 6,
Predominant - 6, Prejudice-5, Presume - 7, Prevail - 7,
Preoccupation - 8, Premature - 8
Root : PRECI
Meaning : ( price, value )
Example : APPRECIATION,
PRECIOUS, DEPRECIATE,
PRAISE
Root : PREHEND
Meaning : ( seize, grasp )
Example : APPREHEND
Root : PREHENS
Meaning : ( take, grasp,
seize ) Example
: REPREHENSIBLE,
APPREHENSIVE
Root : PRESS
Meaning : ( press, strain )
Example : PRESSURE,
EXPRESSIVE
Root : PRETI
Meaning : ( price )
Example : APPRECIATION,
DEPRECIATE
Root : PRIM
Meaning : ( first )
Example : PRIMITIVE,
PRIMEVAL, PRIMER
Root : PRIV
Meaning : ( single )
Example : PRIVILEGE,
PRIVY, PRIVATE, PRIVACY, DEPRIVE
Root : PRO
Meaning : ( in front of,
before, forward, in favor of
(prefix) ) Example : Proclaim - 6,
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Prognosticate - HS,
Progressive - 7, Projection - 8, Promotion - 8, Proposal -
7, Prospect - 5, Provoke - 7
Root : PROB
Meaning : ( test, prove )
Example : APPROBATION,
REPROBATE. PROBATION, PROBE, PROBABLE, PROVE
Root : PROPRI
Meaning : ( one's own )
Example : APPROPRIATE,
PROPRIETY, PROPRIETARY, PROPERTY
Root : PROTO
Meaning : ( first )
Example : PROTOCOL,
PROTOTYPE, PROTAGONIST,
PROTOZOAN
Root : PROVIS
Meaning : ( provide )
Example : PROVISION,
PROVISO,
Root : PROXIM
Meaning : ( nearest, very
near ) Example : APPROXIMATE,
PROXIMITY
Root : PRUD
Meaning : ( foresee )
Example : PRUDENT,
PRUDE, JURISPRUDENCE,
PROVIDE
Root : PSYCH
Meaning : ( mind, soul,
spirit ) Example
: PSYCHOANALYSIS,
PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHOPATH, PSYCHIC
Root : PUBLIC
Meaning : ( public,
belonging to the people ) Example : REPUBLIC
Root : PUD
Meaning : ( feel shame,
blush ) Example : REPUDIATE,
IMPUDENT
Root : PUG
Meaning : ( fight )
Example : REPUGNANT,
PUGNACIOUS, PUGILISM, PUGILIST
Root : PULS
Meaning : ( drive, urge )
Example : IMPULSIVE,
COMPULSIVE, COMPULSORY, PULSE
Root : PUN
Meaning : ( punishment,
pain ) Example : PUNITIVE,
IMPUNITY
Root : PUNCT
Meaning : ( prick, point )
Example : PUNCTUATE,
PUNCTURE, PUNCTUAL,
COMPUNCTION
Root : PUNG
Meaning : ( prick, point )
Example : PUNGENT,
EXPUNGE
Root : PUT
Meaning : ( think, reckon,
suppose ) Example : COMPUTABLE,
DEPUTY, DISPUTE, IMPUTE, REPUTE
Root : PYR
Meaning : ( fire )
Example : PYROMANIA,
PYROSIS, PYROMETER,
PYROMANIA, PYRE, PYROTECHNICS
Root : QUAD
Meaning : ( four )
Example : QUADRANT
Root : QUAL
Meaning : ( of what sort or
kind ) Example : QUALITY,
QUALIFY
Root : QUARANT
Meaning : ( forty )
Example : QUARANTINE
Root : QUART
Meaning : ( fourth )
Example : QUARTERLY,
QUARTET, QUARTER
Root : QUER
Meaning : ( ask, seek )
Example : QUERY,
QUERULOUS
Root : QUEST
Meaning : ( ask, seek ) Example
: QUESTIONABLE,
INQUEST, REQUEST
Root : QUIESC
Meaning : ( quiet, rest ) Example
: ACQUIESCENCE,
QUIESCENT, ACQUIESCE
Root : QUIET
Meaning : ( quiet, rest )
Example : QUIETNESS,
TRANQUIL, ACQUIT,
QUIETUDE, REQUITE
Root : QUINT
Meaning : ( five (prefix) )
Example : QUINTESSENCE
Root : QUIR
Meaning : ( seek, ask )
Example : acquire,
exquisite, inquisitive, require
Root : QUIR/QUIS
Meaning : ( seek, ask )
Example : acquire,
exquisite, inquisitive, require
Root : QUIS
Meaning : ( seek, ask ) Example
: CONQUISTADOR,
INQUISITIVE
Root : QUIT
Meaning : ( quiet, rest )
Example : ACQUITTAL
Root : QUOT
Meaning : ( how many )
Example : QUOTE,
QUOTATION, QUOTA,
QUOTIENT
Root : RADI
Meaning : ( ray, shine )
Example : RADIANT,
IRRADIATE,
RADIOACTIVITY, RADIUS
Root : RADIC
Meaning : ( root )
Example : RADICAL,
RADISH, ERADICATE
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Root : RAM
Meaning : ( branch )
Example : RAMIFICATION,
RAMIFY
Root : RAP
Meaning : ( grasp, seize )
Example : RAPIDITY,
RAPACIOUS, RAPID, RAPINE
Root : RAPT
Meaning : ( seize )
Example : RAPTURE,
RAPTORES
Root : RAS
Meaning : ( scrape )
Example : abrasion, erase,
rase, razor, rasorial
Root : RAT
Meaning : ( think,
calculate, determine, settle ) Example : RATIFY,
RATIONAL, RATION, RATE, RATIO, RATIFICATION
Root : RAV
Meaning : ( bear away )
Example : RAVISH,
RAVINE
Root : RAZ
Meaning : ( scrape )
Example : RAZOR
Root : RE
Meaning : ( again, back
(prefix) ) Example : Rebellious - 7,
Recognition - 6, Reflect - 5,
Rehabilitation - 8, Reliable - 6, Respiration - 8, Reunion
- 7, Revive - 6
Root : RECT
Meaning : ( right, ruled,
straight ) Example : RECTIFY,
RECTANGLE, RECTITUDE,
CORRECT, ERECT
Root : REFER
Meaning : ( bring back,
carry back ) Example : REFERENDUM,
REFERENCE, REFEREE,
RELATE
Root : REG
Meaning : ( king )
Example : regicide, regal
Root : REG
Meaning : ( rule, govern,
straight, right ) Example : regalia,
regency, regent, regimen,
regiment, region, regional
Root : REGUL
Meaning : ( a rule )
Example : regular,
regulate
Root : RELAT
Meaning : ( carry back,
bring back ) Example : CORRELATE,
RELATION
Root : RELATIO
Meaning : ( carry back )
Example : RELATIONSHIP
Root : REND
Meaning : ( give up )
Example : RENDER,
SURRENDER,
RENDEZVOUS
Root : REPT
Meaning : ( seize, snatch,
creep ) Example
: SURREPTITIOUS,
REPTILE
Root : RETRO
Meaning : ( backward
(prefix) ) Example : RETROACTIVE
Root : RID
Meaning : ( laugh )
Example : RIDICULOUS,
DERIDE
Root : RIS
Meaning : ( laugh )
Example : RISIBLE,
DERISORY
Root : RIV
Meaning : ( stream, brook
) Example : DERIVE,
DERIVATION, RIVAL,
RIVULET
Root : ROD
Meaning : ( gnaw, eat )
Example : CORROSION,
CORRODE, ERODE, EROSION, RODENT
Root : ROG
Meaning : ( ask, demand )
Example : ARROGANT,
INTERROGATE, SURROGATE, ROGUE
Root : ROGAT
Meaning : ( ask, demand )
Example : DEROGATORY,
INTERROGATE, SURROGATE
Root : ROT
Meaning : ( wheel )
Example : ROTATE,
ROTARY, ROTOTILLER
Root : ROU
Meaning : ( red )
Example : ROUGE
Root : ROY
Meaning : ( rule, king )
Example : ROYALTY,
VICEROY, POMEROY, CORDUROY
Root : RUB
Meaning : ( red )
Example : RUBELLA
Root : RUD Meaning : ( red )
Example : RUDDY
Root : RUDI Meaning : ( unformed,
rough ) Example : RUDIMENTARY,
RUDE, ERUDITE, RUDIMENT
Root : RUPT Meaning : ( break, burst )
Example : RUPTURE,
ERUPT, ABRUPT,
CORRUPT, DISRUPT, INTERRUPTION,
BANKRUPT
Root : SACR Meaning : ( holy, sacred )
Example : SACRILEGE,
SACRAMENT, SACRIFICE,
SACRED, CONSECRATE, DESECRATE
Root : SAG
Meaning : ( think )
Example : SAGACIOUS
Root : SAIN
Meaning : ( sacred, holy )
Example : SAINTLY
Root : SAL
Meaning : ( leap, spring
forward ) Example : SALIENT,
Root : SAL
Meaning : ( salt )
Example : SALINE, SALAD,
SALARY
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SALMON, SALLY, ASSAIL,
RESILIENT
Root : SALUT
Meaning : ( health )
Example : SALUTE,
SALUBRIOUS
Root : SALV
Meaning : ( save )
Example : SALVATION,
SALVAGE
Root : SANCT
Meaning : ( holy, sacred )
Example : SANCTUARY,
SANCTITY, SANCTIFY, SANCTIMONY, SANCTION
Root : SANGUI
Meaning : ( blood )
Example : SANGUINARY,
SANGFROID
Root : SANIT
Meaning : ( health )
Example : SANITY,
SANITARIUM, SANITARY
Root : SAP
Meaning : ( taste, to be
wise ) Example : SAPID,
SAPIENT, SAVOR, INSIPID,
SAPIEN
Root : SATIS
Meaning : ( enough,
sufficient ) Example : SATISFY,
SATIATE, INSATIABLE,
UNSATISFACTORY
Root : SATUR
Meaning : ( enough )
Example : UNSATURATED
Root : SAULT
Meaning : ( leap, spring
forward ) Example : ASSAULT,
INSULT, RESULT, EXULT
Root : SCEND
Meaning : ( climb )
Example : ASCEND,
DESCEND, TRANSCEND
Root : SCI
Meaning : ( know )
Example : PLEBISCITE,
CONSCIOUS, CONSCIENTIOUS
Root : SCOPE
Meaning : ( watch, see )
Example : HOROSCOPE,
GYROSCOPE
Root : SCRIB
Meaning : ( write ) Example : SCRIBBLE,
ASCRIBE, DESCRIBE,
INSCRIBE, SUBSCRIBE, PRESCRIBE, PROSCRIBE,
TRANSCRIBE
Root : SCRIPT
Meaning : ( write ) Example : CONSCRIPT,
SCRIPTURE. POSTSCRIPT
Root : SCUR
Meaning : ( cover, conceal
) Example : OBSCURE
Root : SE
Meaning : ( apart, without
(prefix) ) Example : SEGREGATE,
SEQUESTER, SEDITION, SECEDE, SEDUCE
Root : SEC
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : SECONDARY
Root : SECT
Meaning : ( cut )
Example : DISSECT,
INTERSECT, SECTION,
SECANT, INSECT
Root : SECU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : sequel,
inconsequential,
consecutive, prosecute
Root : SECU/SEQU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : consecutive,
inconsequential, prosecute,
sequel
Root : SED
Meaning : ( sit, settle )
Example : SEDIMENT,
SEDATE, SEDENTARY, SUPERSEDE
Root : SELF
Meaning : ( by oneself
(prefix) ) Example : SELFISH
Root : SELL
Meaning : ( take, sees )
Example : CONSULATE,
CONSULT, CONSULTATION,
CONSULTANCY
Root : SEM
Meaning : ( seed, sow )
Example : DISSEMINATE,
SEMINARY, SEMINAR
Root : SEMBL
Meaning : ( together )
Example : ASSEMBLY,
REASSEMBLE
Root : SEMBL
Meaning : ( seem, appear,
be like ) Example : SEMBLANCE,
RESEMBLE, DISSEMBLE
Root : SEMI
Meaning : ( half (prefix) ) Example
: SEMICONSCIOUS
Root : SEN
Meaning : ( old )
Example : SENILE,
SENIOR, SENATE,
SENESCHAL
Root : SENS
Meaning : ( feel, preceive,
think ) Example : SENSORY,
SENSE, SENSIBLE,
SENSUAL
Root : SENT
Meaning : ( feel, be aware,
think ) Example : SENTIMENT,
PRESENTIMENT,
SENTENCE, ASSENT, CONSENT, DISSENT,
RESENT
Root : SEQU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : OBSEQUIOUS,
SEQUESTER
Root : SER
Meaning : ( join, bind, put,
connect, order, a row ) Example : SERIAL,
SERIALIZE, SERIES
Root : SERI
Meaning : ( grave, serious
)
Root : SERT
Meaning : ( join, bind, put
)
Root : SERV
Meaning : ( keep, watch
over, protect, serve )
Root : SESQUI
Meaning : ( a foot and a
half long (prefix) )
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Example : SERIOUS Example : ASSERT,
DESERT, DISSERTATION,
EXERT, INSERT, CONCERT
Example
: CONSERVATORY,
CONSERVATION,
OBSERVE, PRESERVE, RESERVE, DESERVE
Example
: SESQUIPEDALIAN
Root : SESS
Meaning : ( sit, be still )
Example : OBSESSION
Root : SEVER
Meaning : ( serious,
earnest ) Example : persevere,
asseverate
Root : SEXT
Meaning : ( sixth )
Example : SEXTANT
Root : SID
Meaning : ( sit, settle )
Example : INSIDIOUS,
DISSIDENT, PRESIDE, SUBSIDE, SUBSIDY,
RESIDUE, ASSIDUOUS
Root : SIDER
Meaning : ( star )
Example : RECONSIDER,
CONSIDER, CONSIDERATION
Root : SIGN
Meaning : ( mark )
Example : INSIGNIA,
SIGNAL, RESIGNATION, DESIGNATE,
INSIGNIFICANT
Root : SILIC
Meaning : ( flint )
Example : SILICATE,
SILICIFY
Root : SIMIL
Meaning : ( like, make like,
together ) Example : ASSIMILATE,
SIMILARITY, SIMILE,
SIMULATE, DISSIMILAR
Root : SIMUL
Meaning : ( resemble,
make like ) Example
: SIMULTANEOUS,
SIMULATE
Root : SINU
Meaning : ( fold, bend,
curve ) Example : INSINUATE,
COSINE, SINUOUS
Root : SIPA
Meaning : ( throw )
Example : DISSIPATE
Root : SIR
Meaning : ( star, heavenly
body ) Example : UNDESIRABLE,
DESIROUS, DESIDERATE
Root : SIST
Meaning : ( to stand, place
) Example : PERSIST,
ASSIST, INSIST, RESIST,
SUBSIST, CONSIST, DESIST, EXIST
Root : SOCI
Meaning : ( partner,
companion ) Example : SOCIOLOGIST,
ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATE
Root : SOL
Meaning : ( the sun )
Example : SOLAR,
PARASOL, SOLSTICE
Root : SOLI
Meaning : ( alone, only )
Example : SOLILOQUY,
DESOLATE, SOLITAIRE, SOLITUDE, SOLITARY
Root : SOLU
Meaning : ( loosen )
Example : RESOLUTION,
ABSOLUTE, DISSOLUTE, SOLUTION
Root : SOLV
Meaning : ( loosen, release
) Example : ABSOLVE,
INSOLVENT, RESOLVE,
DISSOLVE,
Root : SOMN
Meaning : ( sleep )
Example : INSOMNIA
Root : SON
Meaning : ( sound )
Example : SONATA,
RESONANCE, CONSONANT, SONOROUS, UNISON
Root : SOPH
Meaning : ( wise, wisdom )
Example : PHILOSOPHER,
SOPHISTICATION, PHILOSOPHY, SOPHISTRY
Root : SORT
Meaning : ( escape, go
out, leave ) Example : RESORT
Root : SPECI
Meaning : ( kind, sort )
Example : SPECIES,
SPECIAL, SPECIFY, SPICE
Root : SPECT
Meaning : ( watch, see,
look, appear ) Example : spectrum,
spectacle, inspection,
spectator, respect, circumspect, perspective,
Root : SPER
Meaning : ( scatter, strew
) Example : DISPERSE,
INTERSPERSE
Root : SPHERE
Meaning : ( sphere )
Example : ATMOSPHERE
Root : SPIC
Meaning : ( look at, see )
Example : SUSPICIOUS,
INAUSPICIOUS
Root : SPIR
Meaning : ( breathe )
Example : TRANSPIRE,
SPIRIT, ASPIRE, CONSPIRE, EXPIRE,
INSPIRE, PERSPIRE, RESPIRATION
Root : SPOND Meaning : ( promise,
pledge, answer )
Root : SPONS Meaning : ( promise,
answer )
Root : STA Meaning : ( stand )
Example : STAMINA,
Root : STANT Meaning : ( stand )
Example : SUBSTANCE,
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Example : RESPOND,
DESPONDENT
Example : RESPONSE,
RESPONSIBLE,
UNRESPONSIVE, SPONSOR
OBSTACLE, STANDARD,
CONSTANT, ESTABLISH
CONSTANT, DISTANT,
INSTANT, STANCHION, STANZA, CIRCUMSTANCE
Root : STATUT
Meaning : ( place, put, set,
establish, stand ) Example : STATUTE,
CONSTITUTE, DESTITUTE,
SUBSTITUTE, INSTITUTE
Root : STELL
Meaning : ( star )
Example : STELLAR,
CONSTELLATION
Root : STEREO
Meaning : ( solid )
Example : STEREOTYPE
Root : STERN
Meaning : ( spread (out),
stretch out ) Example : STERNUM,
SUBSTRATE, STRATUM,
STRATOSPHERE
Root : STIG
Meaning : ( prick, mark )
Example : STIGMATIZE
Root : STINC
Meaning : ( prick, mark )
Example : INSTINCT
Root : STINGU
Meaning : ( quench )
Example : EXTINGUISH
Root : STIT
Meaning : ( stand )
Example : SUPERSTITION
Root : STRAIN
Meaning : ( draw tight,
bind ) Example : CONSTRAINT,
RESTRAIN
Root : STRI
Meaning : ( build )
Example : INDUSTRIOUS
Root : STRICT
Meaning : ( draw tight,
bind ) Example : RESTRICT,
STRICT, DISTRICT, BOA-
CONSTRICTOR
Root : STRING
Meaning : ( draw tight,
bind ) Example : ASTRINGENT
Root : STRU
Meaning : ( build, arrange
) Example : INSTRUMENT,
CONSTRUE
Root : STRUCT
Meaning : ( build, arrange
) Example
: CONSTRUCTION,
STRUCTURE, INSTRUCT, DESTRUCTIVE, OBSTRUCT
Root : SUA
Meaning : ( persuade,
recommend, tasting agreeable ) Example : ASSUAGE,
PERSUASIVE, SUAVE, DISSUADE
Root : SUB
Meaning : ( below (prefix)
) Example : SUBJUGATE
Root : SUB
Meaning : ( under, below
(prefix) ) Example : Subconscious -
8, Subdue - 7, Submarine -
6, Submission - 8, Suppress - 7, Subscribe - 7,
Substance - 6, Subterranean - 6
Root : SUF
Meaning : ( below, from
under (prefix) ) Example : SUFFICIENT
Root : SULT
Meaning : ( leap, spring
forward ) Example : DESULTORY,
INSULT, RESULT, EXULT,
EXULTANT
Root : SUM
Meaning : ( take )
Example : ASSUME,
CONSUME, PRESUME, RESUME
Root : SUMM Meaning : ( highest )
Example : CONSUMMATE,
SUMMIT
Root : SUMPT Meaning : ( take )
Example : ASSUMPTION,
CONSUMPTION
Root : SUMPTU Meaning : ( expense,
spend ) Example : SUMPTUOUS
Root : SUP Meaning : ( under, down )
Example : SUPPRESS,
SUPPORT
Root : SUPER
Meaning : ( above (prefix)
) Example : SUPERFICIAL
Root : SUR
Meaning : ( over, above,
upon, in addition (prefix) ) Example : SURFACE,
SURROUND, SURPASS,
Root : SURG
Meaning : ( rise )
Example : RESURGENT,
SURGE, INSURGENT,
SOURCE
Root : SURRECT
Meaning : ( rise ) Example
: INSURRECTION,
RESURRECTION
Root : SUS
Meaning : ( below, under )
Example : SUSCEPTIBLE,
SUSPEND, SUSTAIN,
SUSPECT
Root : SYM
Meaning : ( together
(prefix) ) Example : SYMMETRY
Root : SYN
Meaning : ( together
(prefix) ) Example : SYNTHESIS,
SYNCOPATION, SYNOPSIS, SYNONYM
Root : TACT
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : TACTILE,
TACTFUL, CONTACT,
INTACT
Root : TAG
Meaning : ( touch ) Example : CONTAGIOUS
Root : TAIN
Meaning : ( hold ) Example : DETAIN,
Root : TALI
Meaning : ( compensation
in kind )
Root : TANG
Meaning : ( touch ) Example : TANGENT,
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ENTERTAIN, OBTAIN,
PERTAIN, RETAIN, SUSTAIN, MAINTAIN
Example : RETALIATION TANGIBLE
Root : TARD
Meaning : ( slow ) Example : RETARDANT,
TARDY, RETARD
Root : TAST
Meaning : ( touch ) Example : TASTELESS
Root : TECHN
Meaning : ( art ) Example : TECHNOLOGY,
TECHNICAL,
PYROTECHNICS
Root : TECT
Meaning : ( cover, protect
) Example : PROTECTION,
DETECT, TOGA
Root : TEG
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : INTEGER,
INTEGRAL, INTEGRATE,
INTEGRITY, DISINTEGRATE
Root : TEGE
Meaning : ( protect, cover
) Example : PROTEGE,
PROTECT
Root : TELE
Meaning : ( far )
Example : TELEPHONE,
TELESCOPE, TELEPATHY
Root : TEMPOR
Meaning : ( time ) Example
: CONTEMPORARY
Root : TEN
Meaning : ( hold, keep )
Example : LIEUTENANT,
TENURE, TENET, TENANT,
TENOR, TENACIOUS, RETENTIVE, CONTENT
Root : TEND
Meaning : ( stretch, reach
) Example : DISTEND,
PORTEND, PRETEND, ATTEND, TENDER
Root : TENS
Meaning : ( stretch, strain
) Example : PRETENSE,
TENSION, TENSE, HYPOTENUSE
Root : TENT
Meaning : ( stretch, reach
) Example : INTENT,
DETENTION, ATTENTION, DETENTE
Root : TENU
Meaning : ( make thin )
Example : TENUOUS,
ATTENUATE, EXTENUATE,
TENUITY
Root : TERMIN
Meaning : ( boundary,
end, limit ) Example : EXTERMINATE,
TERMINOLOGY,
DETERMINE
Root : TERR
Meaning : ( land, earth,
ground ) Example
: SUBTERRANEAN, INTER,
TERRITORY, TERRAIN,
TERRESTRIAL
Root : TEST
Meaning : ( witness, bear
witness ) Example : ATTEST,
CONTEST, DETEST,
PROTEST, TESTIFY, TESTIMONY, TESTAMENT,
INTESTATE
Root : TEXT
Meaning : ( plait/braid,
weave ) Example : PRETEXT,
TEXTILE, TEXTURE
Root : THE
Meaning : ( place, put, set
down ) Example : ANTITHESIS,
THEME, THESIS, EPITHET,
HYPOTHESIS, SYNTHESIS, PARENTHESIS
Root : THE
Meaning : ( God )
Example : ATHEIST
Root : THEO
Meaning : ( god )
Example : THEOCRACY
Root : THERM
Meaning : ( heat )
Example : THERMAL
Root : TIC
Meaning : ( be silent )
Example : RETICENT
Root : TIG
Meaning : ( to touch,
contact with ) Example : CONTIGUOUS
Root : TIM
Meaning : ( fear )
Example : TIMID,
INTIMIDATE, TIMOROUS
Root : TIN
Meaning : ( hold, keep )
Example : CONTINENT
Root : TING
Meaning : ( to touch,
contact with ) Example : CONTINGENT
Root : TINGU
Meaning : ( quench )
Example : EXTINGUISH
Root : TOLER
Meaning : ( bear, put up
with ) Example : TOLERANCE
Root : TOM
Meaning : ( cut )
Example : ANATOMY,
TOME, ATOM, EPITOME, DICHOTOMY
Root : TOME
Meaning : ( cutting )
Example : EPITOME
Root : TOMY
Meaning : ( cutting )
Example : DICHOTOMY
Root : TON
Meaning : ( thunder )
Example : ASTONISH
Root : TORN
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : TORNADO,
ATTORNEY
Root : TORP
Meaning : ( stiff, numb )
Example : TORPID
Root : TORT
Meaning : ( twist, wring )
Example : EXTORT,
TORTUOUS, CONTORT,
Root : TOX
Meaning : ( poison )
Example : TOXIC
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TORTOISE, TORCH,
TORMENT
Root : TRACT
Meaning : ( pull, draw )
Example : Attractive,
Contract, Portrait, Retraction, Abstract,
Distraction, Portrayal, Protract, Distraught,
Entreat, Intractable, Traction
Root : TRAD
Meaning : ( deliver, betray
) Example : TRADITION,
TRAITOR, BETRAY
Root : TRAH
Meaning : ( draw )
Example : PORTRAY,
TRAIN
Root : TRANS
Meaning : ( across (prefix)
) Example : TRANSLATE
Root : TREAT
Meaning : ( draw, handle )
Example : TREATY,
TREATISE, ENTREAT, RETREAT, MISTREATMENT
Root : TREPID
Meaning : ( trembling,
agitated ) Example : TREPIDATION,
INTREPID
Root : TRI
Meaning : ( three )
Example : TRIAD,
TRIANGLE, TRIDENT, TRIPLE, TRIPOD, TRIVIAL,
TRIO, TRIENNIAL
Root : TRIB
Meaning : ( race, family
OR waste away ) Example : TRIBUNE,
DIATRIBE, TRIBUTE
Root : TRIBUT
Meaning : ( assign, allow,
pay ) Example : TRIBUTE,
ATTRIBUTE, CONTRIBUTE,
DISTRIBUTE, RETRIBUTION, TRIBUTARY
Root : TROP
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : TROPICAL
Root : TRUD
Meaning : ( thrust, push )
Example : PROTRUDE
Root : TRUS
Meaning : ( thrust, push )
Example : ABSTRUSE
Root : TUIT
Meaning : ( watch,
protect, look ) Example : TUITION,
INTUITION, INTUITIVE,
TUTELAGE, TUTOR
Root : TUN
Meaning : ( thunder, shake
) Example : STUNNING
Root : TURB
Meaning : ( disturb, drive,
throw in disorder ) Example : TURBULENT,
DISTURB, PERTURB,
TURBID
Root : TUS
Meaning : ( strike )
Example : CONTUSION
Root : TUTOR
Meaning : ( guard, look
after ) Example : TUTORIAL
Root : TYP
Meaning : ( impression,
form, model ) Example : PROTOTYPE,
TYPICAL, ARCHETYPE,
TYPE
Root : UBER
Meaning : ( bear
abundantly ) Example : EXUBERANCE,
EXUBERANT
Root : ULTIM
Meaning : ( last )
Example : ULTIMATUM,
ULTIMATE, PENULTIMATE
Root : ULTRA
Meaning : ( beyond
(prefix) ) Example : ULTRAVIOLET
Root : UMBR
Meaning : ( shade, shadow
) Example : UMBRELLA,
PENUMBRA, UMBRAGE, ADUMBRATE
Root : UN
Meaning : ( not, none
(prefix) ) Example : Unanimous - 7,
Unattractive - 8, Unconscious - 6, Unfinished
- 6, Unnecessary - 6, Unpredictable - 7, Unravel -
5, Unworthy - 8
Root : UND
Meaning : ( wave, flow,
overflow, be excessive ) Example : UNDULATE,
ABOUND, INUNDATE, REDUNDANT, REDOUND,
ABUNDANCE
Root : UNDER
Meaning : ( beneath
(prefix) ) Example : UNDERGROUND
Root : UNI
Meaning : ( one )
Example : UNILATERAL,
REUNION
Root : URB
Meaning : ( city, town )
Example : SUBURB,
URBANE
Root : US
Meaning : ( use )
Example : USURP,
ABUSIVE, ABUSE, PERUSE, UTILITARIAN
Root : UT
Meaning : ( use, USEFUL )
Example : UTILITARIAN,
Root : VAC
Meaning : ( empty, at
leisure )
Root : VAD
Meaning : ( go, advance )
Example : PERVADE,
Root : VAIL
Meaning : ( be strong, be
worth )
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UTILIZE Example : VACUOUS,
EVACUATE, VACUUM,
VACATION, VACATE, VACANCY
INVADE, EVADE,
INVASION,
Example : AVAILABLE,
PREVAIL, COUNTERVAIL,
AVAIL
Root : VAL Meaning : ( be strong, be
worth ) Example : VALID,
VALIANT, VALOR, VALUE, INVALID
Root : VAN Meaning : ( empty, vain )
Example : VANITY,
VANISH, EVANESCENT
Root : VANQ Meaning : ( conquer )
Example : VANQUISH
Root : VARI Meaning : ( diverse, vary,
of many kinds ) Example : VARIATION,
VARIETY, VARIEGATED, VARIOUS
Root : VAS
Meaning : ( go, advance )
Example : INVASION
Root : VEH
Meaning : ( carry, bring )
Example : VEHICLE,
VEHEMENT, VEIN, INVEIGH
Root : VELOC
Meaning : ( swift, speed )
Example : VELOCITY,
VELOCIPEDE, VELODROME
Root : VELOP
Meaning : ( wrap, cover )
Example : ENVELOP,
DEVELOPMENT
Root : VEN
Meaning : ( come )
Example : CONVENIENT,
SOUVENIR, INTERVENE,
REVENUE, COVENANT
Root : VENT
Meaning : ( come )
Example : PREVENTION,
ADVENTURE, INVENT,
CONVENTION
Root : VER
Meaning : ( true, truth )
Example : VERIFY,
VERACIOUS, VERACITY,
VERDICT, AVER
Root : VERB
Meaning : ( word )
Example : VERBATIM,
VERBOSE, VERBAL
Root : VERD
Meaning : ( flourish, green
) Example : VERDANT,
VERDIGRIS
Root : VERS
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : adversary,
adverse, adversity, anniversary, averse,
controversy, conversation, diverse, diversified, inverse,
reverse, traverse, universal,
universe, university, version, versatility, verse,
versus
Root : VERT
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : vertigo,
vertebra, vertex, vortex, advertise, advertisement,
avert, convert, divert, extrovert, introvert, invert,
revert, subvert, vertebrate,
vertical
Root : VEST
Meaning : ( clothe,
garment, dress ) Example : VESTMENT,
TRAVESTY
Root : VETER
Meaning : ( old )
Example : VETERAN,
VETERINARIAN,
Root : VI
Meaning : ( way, road )
Example : DEVIOUS,
OBVIOUS, IMPERVIOUS, DEVIATE, OBVIATE,
PREVIOUS, VIADUCT
Root : VIA
Meaning : ( way )
Example : VIADUCT
Root : VICIS
Meaning : ( turn, change )
Example : VICISSITUDE
Root : VICT
Meaning : ( conquer )
Example : VICTIM, EVICT,
VICTOR, CONVICTION
Root : VID
Meaning : ( see )
Example : EVIDENT
Root : VIG
Meaning : ( awake, lively )
Example : VIGIL,
VIGILANCE
Root : VIL
Meaning : ( mean, base )
Example : VILIFY, REVILE
Root : VINC
Meaning : ( conquer )
Example : INVINCIBLE,
CONVINCE, EVINCE,
Root : VIR
Meaning : ( man )
Example : VIRILE,
TRIUMVIRATE
Root : VIRON
Meaning : ( a circle )
Example : ENVIRONS,
ENVIRONMENTAL
Root : VIRU
Meaning : ( poison )
Example : VIRULENT
Root : VIS
Meaning : ( see )
Example : VISIONARY,
PROVISIONAL, PROVISO
Root : VITA
Meaning : ( life, alive )
Example : VITALITY,
REVITALIZE
Root : VIV
Meaning : ( live, alive )
Example : VIVACITY,
VIVIFY, REVIVE, SURVIVE
Root : VOC
Meaning : ( voice, call )
Example : VOCIFEROUS,
VOCALIZE, VOCABULARY,
VOCATION, ADVOCATE, EQUIVOCAL,
IRREVOCABLE, EVOKE, REVOKE, PROVOKE
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Root : VOL
Meaning : ( fly )
Example : VOLATILE,
VOLLEY
Root : VOLU
Meaning : ( roll, turn ) Example
: REVOLUTIONARY
Root : VOLUS
Meaning : ( will, wish )
Example : VOLUNTEER,
VOLITION
Root : VOLV
Meaning : ( turn, roll )
Example : EVOLVE,
REVOLVER
Root : VOR
Meaning : ( devour )
Example : CARNIVORE,
VORACIOUS, HERBIVORE
Root : VOT
Meaning : ( vow, a wish )
Example : VOTIVE,
VOTER, VOTARY,
DEVOTIONAL, DEVOTEE, DEVOUT
Root : VOUR
Meaning : ( eat )
Example : DEVOUR
Root : VULCAN
Meaning : ( fire )
Example : VULCANIZE
Root : WAS Meaning : ( be hale (Old
English) ) Example : WASSAIL
Root : ZOO Meaning : ( animal )
Example : ZOOGRAPHY