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1 1 ante before Latinantedate, antecedent, antebellum, anterior, ante meridiem, antipenult

1 2 anti againstGreek antiaircraft, antibody, anticlimax, anticline, antitoxin, antithesis

1 3 bi two Latinbilateral, bicycle, binary, bimonthly, biped, bipolar, binocular, bicuspid

1 4 circum around Latin circumnavigate, circumspect, circumvent, circumlocution, circus

1 5 comtogether Latin

combination, comfort, commensurate, common, complete, combo

1 6 contogether Latin contract, confidence, confine, confederate, conjunction, contact

1 7 de down Latindeposit, descent, despicable, denounce, deduct, demolish, decrepit

1 8 dis away Latin distract, distort, dispute, dissonant, disperse, dismiss, dissuade

1 9 equi equal Latin equitable, equilateral, equivocate, equinox, equation, equilibrium

1 10 extra beyond Latinextraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant, extrovert, extramural

1 11 interbetween Latin international, interdepartmental, interstellar, interject, interlude

1 12 intra within Latin intracellular, intravenous, intracranial, intrastate, intrauterine

1 13 intro into Latinintroduce, introspective, introvert, introject, introrse, intromission

1 14 mal bad Latinmalevolent, malcontent, malicious, malign, malady, malapropism

1 15 mis badGerm. misfit, mistake, misfortune, misfire, misdeed, misguided

1 16 non not Latinnonstop, nonprofit, none, nonconformity, nonplussed, nonchalant

1 17 post after Latinpostgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, posterior, postlude

1 18 pre before Latinprelude, preposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor

1 19 semi half Latinsemitone, semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal

1 20 sub under Latin subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, subterfuge

1 21 super over Latinsupervise, superb, superior, superfluous, supercilious, supernatural

1 22 syntogether

Greek synthetic, synchronize, syndrome, synonym, synopsis, syntax

1 23 symtogether

Greek sympathy, symbiosis, symbol, symmetry, symphony, symposium

1 24 tri three Gree tricycle, triangle, triceps, triad, trichotomy, triceratops, trivia

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1 1 ante before The Civil War antedates the Korean War by decades.

1 2 anti against The antiaircraft fire shot down the enemy planes.

1 3 bi two The two nations have a bilateral agreement.

1 4 circum around The circumspect spy is difficult to catch.

1 5 comtogether The two together are an interesting combination.

1 6 contogether He was confined to the asteroid’s detention center.

1 7 de down The lunar lander descended through the atmosphere.

1 8 dis away His attention was easily distracted.

1 9 equi equal She made an equilateral triangle with three straws.

1 10 extra beyond It was an extraordinary achievement.

1 11 interbetween They were lost in interstellar space.

1 12 intra within He received an intravenous solution through a tube in his arm.

1 13 intro into The boy was a lonely introvert who kept to himself.

1 14 mal bad He looked fearfully at the glowing, malevolent demon

1 15 mis bad He had the misfortune to forget his wallet.

1 16 non not The foundation is a nonprofit organization.

1 17 post after She added a postscript at the bottom of the letter.

1 18 pre before Before Romeo left, Juliet had a frightening premonition.

1 19 semi half The circle was divided into two equal semicircles.

1 20 sub under The lieutenant gave a sharp order to her subordinate.

1 21 super over The talkative fool made several superfluous comments.

1 22 syntogether Please synchronize your watches at this time.

1 23 symtogether The symbiotic species could not survive without each other.

1 24 tri three Rome was sometimes ruled by a triumvirate.

1 25 un not Unearned income must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

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2 1 archygovernment

Greek monarchy, oligarchy, hierarchy, anarchy, matriarchal, patriarch

2 2 ard alwaysGerm. drunkard, coward, braggart, laggard, dullard, sluggard

2 3 cide kill Latinherbicide, homicide, matricide, suicide, regicide, genocide, fratricide

2 4 ician specialist Latintechnician, musician, beautician, physician, statistician, clinician

2 5 itisinflammation

Greek appendicitis, tonsillitis, bursitis, arthritis, gastroenteritis

2 6 aqua water Latinaquarium, aquatic, aquaplane, aqueduct, aquifer, aqueous, semiaquatic

2 7 audi hear Latinaudiophile, audience, audition, auditory, audiometer, audit, audiology

2 8 bell war Latin bellicose, belligerent, rebel, casus belli, counterrebellion

2 9 cap take Latin capture, captive, captor, captious, captivate, captivity, caption

2 10 cise cut Latin excise, incisors, incision, circumcise, incisive, precise, concise

2 11 bio lifeGreek

biography, biology, biomorphic, biochemistry, exobiology, biogenesis

2 12 auto selfGreek autobiography, automobile, autograph, automatic, automaton

2 13 port carry Latintransport, import, report, porter, deport, important, portage, portly

2 14 scrib write Latinscribble, inscribe, scribe, describe, conscription, transcribe, ascribe

2 15 logy scienceGreek

biology, anthropology, geology, entomology, philology, mythology

2 16 dict say Latin dictionary, predict, malediction, dictation, addict, interdict

2 17 cred believe Latin credit, incredible, incredulous, discredited, credibility, credo

2 18 centone hundred Latin century, bicentennial, centimeter, centipede, centurion

2 19 neo newGreek neologism, neophyte, neon, Neolithic, neoclassic, neonatal

2 20 ad to Latin adhesive, adapt, addendum, addition, adherent, addict, advent

2 21 cede go Latinrecede, precede, antecedent, proceed, secede, concede, intercede

2 22 miss send Latindismiss, remiss, missile, admission, missionary, emission, promissory

2 23 centri center Latincentrifugal, centripetal, centrist, concentric, decentralize, eccentric

2 24 biblio bookGreek

bibliography, bibliophile, bibliolatry, bible, bibliomania, bibliophobia

2 25anthropo man

Greek anthropology, anthropomorphic, anthropoid, lycanthrope

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2 1 archygovernment England is, or once was, ruled by a monarchy.

2 2 ard always The dullard was always boring everyone to tears.

2 3 cide kill In killing his father, Oedipus was guilty of patricide.

2 4 ician specialist Mustafa is an electronic technician.

2 5 itisinflammation The dermatitis on his skin was painful and unpleasant.

2 6 aqua water Balthazar, the scuba diver, collects aquatic species.

2 7 audi hear The deaf moose had an injured auditory nerve.

2 8 bell war Belligerent nations gain nothing from their many wars.

2 9 cap take The hostile island tribe captured captives.

2 10 cise cut The design was incised into the oaken door with a knife.

2 11 bio life Biomorphic abstract sculpture resembles living shapes.

2 12 auto self The general wrote a tedious autobiography about his exploits.

2 13 port carry The porter will carry your bags to the train.

2 14 scrib write Please inscribe my yearbook.

2 15 logy science Since he loved insects, he studied entomology.

2 16 dict say the grand jury returned a robbery indictment against him.

2 17 cred believe A credulous person will believe anything.

2 18 centone hundred Fortunately, the centipede wears no shoes.

2 19 neo new Homer was a neophyte in the business world, but he learned quickly.

2 20 ad to The adhesive allowed the poster to stick to the wall.

2 21 cede go At last the flood waters began to recede from the land.

2 22 miss send The unfortunate missionary was sent to the cannibal tribe.

2 23 centri center The ripples on the pond spread out in concentric circles.

2 24 biblio book The quick-reading Hortense was a lifelong bibliophile.

2 25anthropo man The unsympathetic grouch was sometimes called a misanthropist.

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3 1 homo sameGreek homogenize, homonym, homophone, homologous, homozygous

3 2 spec look Latinspectacles, specter, specious, spectrum, respect, inspect, prospectus

3 3 duct lead Latinconduct, ductile, induct, product, reduction, deduction, reproduction

3 4 fer carry Latin transfer, infer, refer, defer, conifer, Lucifer, aquifer, auriferous

3 5 pend hang Latinpending, pendulum, pendant, impending, depend, pendulous, suspend

3 6 micro smallGreek

micron, microscope, microwave, microphone, microcosm, microbiotic

3 7 hydro waterGreek

hydroplane, hydroponics, dehydrate, hydrant, hydrogen, hydrophobia

3 8 photo lightGreek photograph, photometer, photon, photogenic, photosynthesis

3 9 pan allGreek

panorama, panoply, pandemic, pantheism, pantheon, Pan-American

3 10 penta fiveGreek

pentagram, pentagon, pentameter, pentathlon, pentarchy, pentahedron

3 11 tele farGreek telescope, telephone, telekinesis, telepathy, teleology, telex

3 12 vid look Latin video, invidious, Montevideo, evidence, provide, videogenic, vide

3 13 omni all Latin omnipotent, omnivorous, omniscient, omnibus, omnipresent

3 14 ex out Latin exit, except, excise, exculpate, elucidate, exorbitant, eccentric

3 15 poly manyGreek polyphony, polygyny, polygamy, allopolyploidy, polyvalent

3 16 re again Latin return, review, retouch, reiterate, retail, revive, regenerate

3 17 hypo underGreek hypodermic, hypocrite, hypotenuse, hypothermia, hypothesis

3 18 pseudo falseGreek

pseudonym, pseudopod, pseudomorphic, pseudoscience, pseudoevent

3 19 neuro nerveGreek

neuron, neurosurgeon, neurosis, neurology, neuralgia, neurotomy

3 20 tomy cutGreek tonsillectomy, appendectomy, dichotomy, anatomy, lobotomy

3 21 hema bloodGreek

hematic, hematite, hematology, hematoma, hemal, hematogenesis

3 22 proto firstGreek

protoplasm, prototype, Protozoa, proton, protohuman, protomorphic

3 23 phon sound Gree symphony, telephone, phonetic, phonograph, euphony,

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3 24 mono oneGreek

monotonous, monomania, monocular, monogamous, monolithic, monotone

3 25 viv lifeGreek

vivid, vivisection, vivacious, convivial, bon vivant, viva, viviparous


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3 1 homo same The English language contains many homophones like two and too.

3 2 spec look It was a specious argument, but it sounded convincing.

3 3 duct lead The youth was inducted into the army.

3 4 fer carry The transfer was made in the darkness of a moonless night.

3 5 pend hang The patent is still pending on that product.

3 6 micro small The two bacteria were only a micron apart.

3 7 hydro water The fire hydrant stood in front of the school.

3 8 photo light An overexposure to the sun’s photons gave her a sunburn.

3 9 pan all The god Apollo was a member of the Greek pantheon.

3 10 penta five He wore a pentagram on his sleeve, not a pentagon

3 11 tele far The strange boy could move distant objects by telekinesis.

3 12 vid look The kids played video games for hours.

3 13 omni all The all-consuming furry muncher had an omnivorous appetite.

3 14 ex out The surgeon was able to excise the tissue with a scalpel.

3 15 poly many Johann Sebastian Bach composed polyphonic music.

3 16 re again His new novel was carefully reviewed by the literary critic.

3 17 hypo under The crash victims suffered hypothermia on the frozen tundra.

3 18 pseudo false The amoeba uses its pseudopods to move across the surface.

3 19 neuro nerve The brain is said to contain over 100 billion neurons.

3 20 tomy cut The clown received an emergency appendectomy in the medical tent.

3 21 hema blood Iron ore is called hematite because of its deep red color.

3 22 proto first Single-celled animals are known as the Protozoa.

3 23 phon sound Musicians play together in a symphony.

3 24 mono one The German prince peered through his gold-rimmed monocular.

3 25 viv life Laws against vivisection prevent cruelty to animals.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 4

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4 1 morph shapeGreek

amorphous, morphology, polymorphously, mesomorph, protomorphic

4 2 vest clothes Latin vestry, vestment, vestibule, vest, investiture, divest, divestiture

4 3 bene good Latin benefit, benevolent, beneficial, benediction, benefactor, benign

4 4 pond weight Latinponderous, ponder, preponderant, pound, imponderable, compound

4 5 corp body Latin corpulent, corporation, corporeal, corporal, corpse, corpuscle

4 6 dorm sleep Latin dormitory, dormant, dormer, dormancy, dormitive, dormient

4 7 pater father Latin paternalistic, patronize, paternity, patriarch, expatriate

4 8 nov new Latin novel, nova, novice, novitiate, Nova Scotia, innovation, renovate

4 9 punct point Latinpunctuate, punctilious, puncture, punctual, acupuncture, contrapuntal

4 10 ject throw Latin eject, reject, conjecture, dejected, inject, subject, projection

4 11 tionact/state Latin

completion, reaction, devastation, production, creation, transition

4 12 loco place Latin locomotive, location, local, locus, relocate, dislocate, localize

4 13 dox opinionGreek orthodox, heterodox, doxology, indoctrinate, paradox

4 14 amphi bothGreek amphibious, amphitheater, amphibian, amphigory, amphibolous

4 15 magn great LatinMagna Carta, magnanimous, magnate, magnificent, magnum opus

4 16 eu goodGreek

Eucharist, euphony, eulogy, euphemism, Europe, eugenics, euglena

4 17 endo withinGreek endoplasm, endocrine, endogamous, endoskeleton, endothermic

4 18 phobia fearGreek

claustrophobia, acrophobia, xenophobia, agoraphobia, hydrophobia

4 19 ortho straightGreek orthopedics, orthodontist, orthodox, orthography, orthogonal

4 20 put think Latin reputation, putative, impute, dispute, computer, disreputable

4 21 ver true Latinverify, veracity, veritable, verdict, verisimilitude, aver, cinema verite

4 22 matri mother Latin matricide, matron, matriarch, matrimony, matrilineal4 23 mega large Gree megalith, megaphone, megalomania, megalopolis, megahertz,

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4 24 pop people Latin popular, populist, populate, population, popularize, populous

4 25 sangui blood Latin sanguinary, sanguine, consanguinity, sangfroid, sangriaThe Word Within the Word Sentences 4

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4 1 morph shape The magic crystal dissolved into a lumpy, amorphous mass.

4 2 vest clothes The silk vestments were hanging on pegs.

4 3 bene good He never knew the name of his generous benefactor.

4 4 pond weight The ponderous burden was nearly impossible to lift.

4 5 corp body His corpulent body was a result of his love of sweets.

4 6 dorm sleep The evil creature lay harmlessly dormant for centuries.

4 7 pater father There was an annual birthday party for the family patriarch.

4 8 nov new The recently invented laser toothbrush is a novel idea.

4 9 punct point Her punctilious attention to small details was impressive.

4 10 ject throw He felt miserably dejected when the expedition left without him.

4 11 tionact/state The devastation intensified our need for creation.

4 12 loco place Self-motivated people have an internal locus of control.

4 13 dox opinion The many-cultured United Stated is a heterodox nation.

4 14 amphi bothThe Martian amphibians emerging from the water had gray, impermeable skin.

4 15 magn great His magnanimous victory speech was inspiring in its generosity.

4 16 eu good The euphony of Mozart’s beautiful music carried us away.

4 17 endo withinHuman beings have endoskeletons, not exoskeletons like insects or crabs.

4 18 phobia fear The trembling dog on the twenty-third floor has acrophobia.

4 19 ortho straight The orthodontist straightened Count Dracula’s fangs.

4 20 put think the computer hummed once and exploded.

4 21 ver trueWe questioned the veracity of the doctor’s strange and unbelievable story.

4 22 matri mother The town awoke to the details of the angry son’s tragic matricide.

4 23 mega large The massive granite megalith towered over the ancient ruins.

4 24 pop peopleThe populist candidate, a favorite of the voters, won the lunar colony primary.

4 25 sangui blood The massed armies joined in sanguinary combat.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 5

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5 1 vita life Latin vitamin, vitality, vital, revitalize, viable, vitalism, devitalize

5 2 demo peopleGreek democracy, demography, undemocratic, democratize

5 3 stereo solidGreek

stereoscope, stereophonic, stereotype, stereopticon, stereotropism

5 4 ism doctrineGreek

Marxism, capitalism, Imagism, Cubism, nihilism, pluralism, tribalism

5 5 cogn know Latinrecognize, cognizant, incognito, cognoscenti, cognomen, precognition

5 6 sur over Latin surplus, surpass, surcharge, surface, surfeit, surmount, surname

5 7 alter other Latin alternator, alteration, alter ego, alternative, altruism, altercation

5 8 astr starGreek astronomy, astrology, asteroid, disaster, asterisk, astrophysics

5 9 dyna powerGreek dynamic, dynamo, dynamite, dynasty, dynamometer

5 10 chron timeGreek chronometer, chronological, synchronize, chronic, anachronism

5 11 hyper overGreek

hyperactive, hyperventilate, hyperbole, hyperacidity, hypertension

5 12 luna moon Latin lunar, lunatic, lunate, luna moth, lunette, sublunar, lunular

5 13 octa eightGreek octameter, octogenarian, octagon, octarchy, octave, octopus

5 14 gyro turnGreek gyration, gyroscope, gyre, gyrate, spirogyra, gyromagnetic

5 15 contra against Latincontradict, contrary, contrast, contrapuntal, contraband, contravene

5 16 geo earthGreek geography, geothermal, geology, geophysics, geometry

5 17 helio sunGreek Helios, heliotropic, heliocentric, heliograph, perihelion, aphelion

5 18 thermo heatGreek

thermostat, thermos, thermotropic, thermonuclear, thermocouple

5 19 tetra fourGreek tetrameter, tetrahedron, tetroxide, tetragon, tetrachloride

5 20 metermeasure

Greek thermometer, millimeter, octameter, hydrometer, odometer

5 21 scope lookGreek telescope, microscope, periscope, radarscope, horoscope

5 22 son sound Latinsonar, unison, sonorous, sonnet, dissonance, resonant, supersonic

5 23 dec tenGreek decade, deciliter, decimal, decagon, decathlon, decimate

5 24 stell star Latin interstellar, stelliform, stellar, constellation, stellate, stellify

5 25 amat love Latinamatory, amateur, amorous, amiable, amigo, amour-propre, amity


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5 1 vita life In the spring of 2215, the rebuilt New York was a revitalized city

5 2 demo people The theory of democracy was proven effective by the United States.

5 3 stereo solid If there is stereophonic sound, can there be stereo smell?

5 4 ism doctrine Is capitalism the opposite of Marxism?

5 5 cogn know The Magnum Leader was traveling incognito to avoid recognition.

5 6 sur over The overwhelming economic disasters could not be surmounted.

5 7 alter other Our previously unchanged plans have suffered an alteration.

5 8 astr star If the asteroid struck the earth, it would be a disaster.

5 9 dyna powerHer dynamic personality made her an obvious choice for the powerful role.

5 10 chron time Please synchronize your chronometers.

5 11 hyper over The hyperactive child began to hyperventilate.

5 12 luna moon Are lunatics really subject to lunar influences on their sanity?

5 13 octa eight The octarchy decided to invade Macedonia.

5 14 gyro turn The dancers’ spinning gyrations continued into the night.

5 15 contra against Their contradictory remarks offered a sharp contrast of views.

5 16 geo earth Which earth study do you prefer: geology, geography, or geophysics?

5 17 helio sunGalileo thought that the solar system was heliocentric, not earth-centered.

5 18 thermo heat The thermotropic plants were killed by the cold front.

5 19 tetra four Is a square a tetragon or a tetrahedron?

5 20 metermeasure The hydrometer measured the flow of the trout stream.

5 21 scope look Alien warships appeared on the radarscope.

5 22 son sound The senator’s sonorous voice was her best political weapon.

5 23 dec ten The Olympic decathlon winner was famous for a decade.

5 24 stell star The interstellar spaceship launching was a stellar occasion.

5 25 amat love The amateur astronomer was an amiable fellow who loved his hobby.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 6

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6 1 germvital/related Latin germane, germinate, germicide, germinal, germ

6 2 greg group Latin gregarious, egregious, segregate, congregate, aggregate

6 3 mar sea Latinmarine, marina, ultramarine, maritime, mariner, marinate, submarine

6 4 prim first Latinprime, primary, primate, primogeniture, primeval, prima donna, primo

6 5 pyro fireGreek

pyre, pyromania, pyrotechnic, pyrogenic, pyrophobia, pyrometer

6 6 clam cry out Latinclamorous, exclamation, clamor, exclamatory, clamant, declaim

6 7 plu more Latin plural, plurality, plus, pluralize, pluriaxial, pluralism, nonplussed

6 8 tang touch Latin tangible, tangent, tangle, tangential, cotangent, intangible

6 9 string bind Latin stringent, string, stringy, astringent, stringer

6 10 liber free Latin liberate, liberty, liberal, libertine, deliberate, libertarian

6 11 junct join Latin junction, conjunction, juncture, disjunct, injunction, adjunct

6 12 clud close Latinexclude, include, preclude, exclusive, occlude, conclude,

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6 13 se apart Latin secede, secret, sedition, seduce, segregate, select, separate

6 14 trib pay Latin tribute, tributary, retribution, contribution, attribute, diatribe

6 15 dign worthy Latin dignify, dignity, condign, dignitary, undignified, indignation

6 16 luc light Latin lucid, translucent, lucidity, pellucid, Lucifer, elucidate, lucent

6 17 rupt break Latin erupt, disrupt, rupture, corrupt, abrupt, incorruptible

6 18 grat pleasing Latin gratifying, gratitude, ingrate, grateful, gratuitous, ingratiate

6 19 medi middle Latinmedian, mediate, medium, mediocre, Mediterranean, in medias res

6 20 soph wisdomGreek

sophomore, sophisticated, sophist, philosophy, pansophy, theosophy

6 21 curr run Latin current, undercurrent, currently, recurrent, currency, incur

6 22 tempor time Latin temporal, contemporary, temporize, temporarily, tempus fugit

6 23 migr wander Latinmigrate, transmigration, migrant, migratory, emigrant, immigrant

6 24 trans across Latin transfer, translate, transmit, transfusion, translucent, transcend

6 25 gamy marriageGreek monogamy, polygamy, bigamy gamete, autogamous, exogamy


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6 1 germvital/related His irrelevant comments were not germane to the discussion.

6 2 greg group The friendly alien proved to be well-mannered and gregarious.

6 3 mar sea The mariner steered through beautiful ultramarine waters.

6 4 prim firstThe anthropologist was primarily interested in primates, especially gorillas.

6 5 pyro fire They pyromaniac loved starting fires with pyrogenic materials.

6 6 clam cry outThe loudmouth’s clamorous exclamations could be heard for blocks.

6 7 plu more The candidate received a plurality but not a majority of votes.

6 8 tang touch The job has many tangible benefits, such as a salary and a free car.

6 9 string bind The regulations were too stringent for the footloose, creative artist.

6 10 liber free Did the Emancipation Proclamation liberate the slaves?

6 11 junct join There was a jungle near the junction of the Brazilian highways.

6 12 clud close Would you rather be excluded from or included in our new group?

6 13 se apartThere was a secret decision to secede from the Union and to live apart.

6 14 trib payThe Amazon has many tributaries which pay their waters into the river.

6 15 dign worthy Don’t dignify his unworthy question with an answer.

6 16 luc light Your lucid remarks greatly clarified the confusing issue.

6 17 rupt break The volcanic eruption of Vesuvius disrupted our lives.

6 18 grat pleasing The grateful man was certainly no ingrate; he thanked us profusely.

6 19 medi middle It was a mediocre speech, neither excellent nor poor.

6 20 soph wisdomThe sophomore’s immature philosophy was unsophisticated and sophomoric.

6 21 curr run His wandering remarks on current affairs were too discursive to

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6 22 tempor time Is human life temporal or eternal?

6 23 migr wander Do migratory species think about their distant destinations?

6 24 trans acrossThe translucent material allowed us to see the events on the other side.

6 25 gamy marriageIs the crime of bigamy a variation of monogamy or a form of polygamy?


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7 1 numer number Latin enumerate, numeral, numerous, supernumeraries, numerology

7 2 fort strong Latin fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, comfort, forte, fortissimo

7 3 osteo boneGreek

osteopath, osteology, osteopathy, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteotomy

7 4 ornith birdGreek ornithology, ornithologist, ornithopter, ornithomancy, ornithosis

7 5 polis cityGreek

metropolis, megalopolis, police, polite, policy, acropolis, necropolis

7 6 fus pour Latin transfusion, infusion, refuse, fusillade, fusion, infuse, confusion

7 7 ego I Latinegomaniac, egocentric, egotistical, egotist, egotize, egoism, alter ego

7 8 spir breathe Latin inspire, respiration, perspiration, expire, spirit, aspire, conspire

7 9 dia acrossGreek

diagonal, diameter, dialogue, dialect, diatribe, diaphanous, dialectic

7 10 acr sharp Latin acrimonious, acerbity, acrid, acridine, acrimony, acerate

7 11 acro highGreek

acrobat, acronym, acropolis, acrophobia, acromegaly, acrocarpous

7 12 culp blame Latin culprit, culpable, exculpate, inculpate, exculpatory

7 13 derm skinGreek dermatologist, dermatitis, pachyderm, hypodermic, ectoderm

7 14 zo animalGreek

zoo. protozoa, zoophilous, zooplankton, zoophagous, Mesozoic, zodiac

7 15 per through Latin perception, perforation, percolate, perambulate, peregrination

7 16 pac peace Latinpacify, pacific, pacifist, pacifier, pacifism, Pax Romana, pacification

7 17 brev short Latin brevity, abbreviation, breve, breviary, brevirostrate, brief

7 18 necro deathGreek necropolis, necromancer, necrophobia, necrotic, necrobiosis

7 19 urb city Latin urban, urbane, suburbs, urbanite, urbanologist, urbanism

7 20 pugn fight Latin pugnacious, repugnant, pugilist, impugn, oppugn, inexpugnable

7 21 ecto outerGreek

ectoderm, ectozoa, ectomorph, ectothermic, ectoplasm, ectoparasite

7 22 plasto moldedGreek plastic, dermoplasty, rhinoplasty, plaster, plasticity, plastid

7 23 agog leaderGreek

demagogue, pedagogue, synagogue, agogics, pedagogy, mystagogue

7 24 cle small Latin molecule, corpuscle, follicle, miniscule, ventricle, particle, vesicle

7 25 il not Latin illegal, illiterate, illicit, illogical, illegible, illiberalThe Word Within the Word Sentences 7

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7 1 numer number Please enumerate your reasons.

7 2 fort strong Her character is one of great personal fortitude.

7 3 osteo bone The osteologist was called in for consultation on his bone condition.

7 4 ornith bird Ornithology is a science for the bird lovers of the world.

7 5 polis city Metropolitan policy called for the police to be polite.

7 6 fus pour The stubborn old man refused to have the blood transfusion.

7 7 ego I Vic is not just egocentric; he is an egomaniac.

7 8 spir breathe The ancient poet was inspired by the Muse of poetry.

7 9 dia across Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue but received a scathing diatribe.

7 10 acr sharp The acrimonious dispute was disturbing to everyone.

7 11 acro high The unfortunate acrobat suffered from acrophobia.

7 12 culp blame Unfortunately, the culprit was exculpated and escaped punishment.

7 13 derm skin A pachyderm rarely suffers from dermatitis on its trunk.

7 14 zo animalDoes the zoo have a protozoan exhibit with microscopes to look through?

7 15 per through The perforations let water percolate through the membrane.

7 16 pac peaceThe angry pacifists were not pacified by the president’s militaristic speech.

7 17 brev short A long discursive speech lacks brevity.

7 18 necro death If you have necrophobia, avoid the necropolis.

7 19 urb city The wealthy urbanite in Chicago had urbane manners.

7 20 pugn fight His pugnacious attitude was repugnant to his peace-loving friends.

7 21 ecto outer Ectothermic species enjoy the summer warmth.

7 22 plasto molded A plastic surgery question: “Is rhinoplasty a form of dermoplasty?”

7 23 agog leader Is a corrupt politician a demagogue or a pedagogue?

7 24 cle small Is a blood corpuscle larger than a molecule?

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8 1 sed sit Latinsedentary, sediment, sedan, sedative, sedate, supersede, assiduous

8 2 leg read Latin legible, legend, illegible, legendary, legibility, alleged

8 3 anim mind Latinequanimity, animal, animated, animosity, magnanimous, animadversion

8 4 tort twist Latin contorted, torture, tortuous, retort, distort, torturous, tort, tortilla

8 5 nym nameGreek

homonym, acronym, pseudonym, anonymous, patronymic, anomaly

8 6 sanct holy Latinsanctity, sanctimonious, sacrosanct, sanctuary, unsanctioned, sanctify

8 7 meta changeGreek

metamorphosis, metaphor, metaphysics, metastasize, metabolism

8 8 petr rock Latinpetrify, petroleum, petrology, petroglyph, petrophilous, petrochemical

8 9 mir wonder Latin miracle, mirage, mirror, mirabile dictum, admire, mirabilia

8 10 man hand Latinmanual, manicure, manipulate, manacles, amanuensis, legerdemain

8 11 rect right Latin correct, rectitude, direct, rectilinear, rectangle, rectify, rector

8 12 volv roll Latinrevolve, involved, devolve, convoluted, volvox, revolution,

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8 13 demi half Latindemigod, demitasse, demisemiquaver, demiurge, demimonde, demirep

8 14 retrobackward Latin retroactive, retrofire, retrogress, retrospection, retrofit, retrorse

8 15 sens feel Latin sense, sensitive, sensation, sensory, extrasensory, insensate

8 16 fy make Latinfortify, rectify, horrify, solidify, reify, transmogrify, sanctify, pacify

8 17 ocul eye Latinbinocular, monocular, ocular, oculist, oculomotor nerve, oculometer

8 18 cur care for Latin cure, curator, curative, cure-all, sinecure, secure, curate

8 19 ultra beyond Latin ultramarine, ultraconservative, ultraviolet, ultramundane

8 20 oidappearance

Greek android (droid), anthropoid, asteroid, adenoid, xyloid, haploid

8 21 gest carry Latin gestation, digest, ingest, congestion, gesticulate, gesture

8 22 apt fit Latin adapt, aptitude, maladapted, adaptation, aptly, aptness

8 23 tact touch Latin tactile, contact, tactful, intact, tactility, taction

8 24 voc voice Latinvociferously, vocal, sotto voce, invocation, vocabulary, convocation

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8 1 sed sit His sedentary job left him weak and out of shape.

8 2 leg read The college student’s handwriting was illegible.

8 3 anim mind The bitter animosity made him lose his equanimity.

8 4 tort twist The tortuous highway was torture to drive.

8 5 nym name NATO, RADAR, SCUBA, and OPEC are acronyms made of initials.

8 6 sanct holy For many Americans, the principles of democracy are sacrosanct.

8 7 meta changeThe werewolf is famous for his metamorphosis from man-shape to wolf-shape.

8 8 petr rock Is the Petrified Forest a desert?

8 9 mir wonder After the surgery, it was a miracle to look in the mirror.

8 10 man hand After the manual labor, she needed a manicure to restore her hands.

8 11 rect right Follow the directions, if you want the correct answers.

8 12 volv roll The wheels of the Volvo slowly revolved.

8 13 demi half The beautiful near-human demigod drank from a dainty demitasse cup.

8 14 retrobackward The class reunion left me in a sentimental, retrospective mood.

8 15 sens feel The explorer could sense the presence of the beast.

8 16 fy make It is time to solidify the gains we have made before they evaporate.

8 17 ocul eyePrimates are known for binocular vision which helps them judge distances.

8 18 cur care for The curator of the Pacific Museum cared for the Polynesian artwork.

8 19 ultra beyond Which color do you prefer, ultramarine or ultraviolet?

8 20 oidappearance If an asteroid resembles a star, what does an android resemble?

8 21 gest carry Congestion is an unpleasant symptom of a cold.

8 22 apt fit It can be difficult to adapt to a new environment.

8 23 tact touch The electrodes sparked at the point of contact.

8 24 voc voice The noisy crowd made vociferous objections to the announcement.

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9 1 path feelingGreek

sympathy, pathetic, pathos, telepathy, empathy, apathy, idiopathy

9 2 a notGreek amoral, amorphous, atheist, apathy, agraphia, apolitical, aphasia

9 3 nomy lawGreek astronomy, economy, Deuteronomy, taxonomy, heteronomy

9 4 fid faith Latin infidel, fidelity, confidence, diffident, bona fide, fiduciary, perfidy

9 5 caco badGreek

cacophony, cacography, cacodemon, cacoëthes, cacodyl, cacology

9 6 heterodifferent

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heterodox, heteromorphic, heterogeneous, heterosexual, heteronym

9 7 sci know Latinscience, conscience, prescience, omniscience, scientism, sciomancy

9 8 graph writeGreek bibliography, photograph, autograph, polygraph, stenography

9 9 lat side Latin bilateral, unilateral, lateral fin, multilateral, collateral, latitude

9 10 lith rockGreek

Neolithic, Paleolithic, lithograph, megalith, monolith, lithium, laccolith

9 11 tract pull Latin tractor, detract, retraction, attractive, protractor, contract

9 12 inin or not Latin inscribe, insane, infidel, indefinite, incorrigible, insomnia

9 13 cotogether Latin

cooperate, coordinating, coterminous, colloquy, coauthor, cotangent

9 14 phile loveGreek philosopher, audiophile, bibliophile, philologist, philanthropy

9 15 inenature of

Greek porcine, crystalline, saturnine, canine, ursine, vulpine, bovine

9 16 -arrelating to Latin pulsar, stellar, lunar, solar, secular, columnar, linear, circular

9 17 hexa sixGreek

hexagram, hexagon, hexapod, hexameter, hexahedron, hexarchy

9 18 fract break Latin fracture, infraction, fraction, refraction, refractory, fractious

9 19 platy flatGreek plateau, platyhelminthes, platypus, plate, platitude, platyrrhine

9 20 theo godGreek

theology, pantheism, atheism, monotheism, apotheosis, henotheism

9 21 fin end Latin final, define, infinite, finial, finis, Finisterre, infinitive, fin de siecle

9 22 hedron sided object

Greek polyhedron, tetrahedron, heptahedron, octahedron, icosahedron

9 23 ambul walk Latinambulatory, somnambulism, funambulist, ambulance, perambulate

9 24 ous full of Latinluminous, glorious, loquacious, vivacious, garrulous, anomalous, zealous

9 25 topo placeGreek topographical, topology, topic, topiary, toponym, topognosia


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9 1 path feeling The pathetic child received sympathy.

9 2 a notThe unexpected anomaly was amorphous in shape and atypical in structure.

9 3 nomy law What is the difference between astronomy and agronomy?

9 4 fid faith Does a diffident person have self-confidence?

9 5 caco bad If cacophony hurts the ear, what sense organ does cacography hurt?

9 6 heterodifferent The heterogeneous mixture of odd substances had a noisome odor.

9 7 sci knowIf science could give us prescience, would it be a good idea to know the future?

9 8 graph write Would you like a photograph of my autograph?

9 9 lat side Is this treaty bilateral or multilateral?

9 10 lith rock Did the Neolithic age come before the Paleolithic age?

9 11 tract pull The shiny red tractor attracted many buyers.

9 12 inin or not Please inscribe something insane in my annual.

9 13 cotogether He refused to cooperate with the copilot.

9 14 phile love My friend, the audiophile, has a wonderful collection of recordings.

9 15 inenature of The crystalline substance began to evaporate.

9 16 -arrelating to The lunar surface is bombarded by solar rays.

9 17 hexa six What is the difference between a hexagram and a hexagon?

9 18 fract break It’s an infraction of the rules to fracture someone’s nose.

9 19 platy flat The platypus has a plate-like bill.

9 20 theo god The Greek pantheon of gods was not a monotheistic religious system.

9 21 fin end Is outer space infinite or finite?

9 22 hedron sided object Is a tetrahedron a cube or a pyramid?

9 23 ambul walk Can an ambulatory hospital patient somnambulate without waking up?

9 24 ous full of The luminous moonlight was glorious to behold.

9 25 topo place The topography of the region was a fascinating topic.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 10

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10 1 ped foot or child Latin

orthopedist, pedagogue, centipede, expedition, pedestrian, pedestal

10 2 mort death Latin mortal, mortician, mortified, immortality, mortuary, moribund

10 3 carn flesh Latincarnivorous, incarnate, reincarnated, carnival, carnation, carnage

10 4 psych soulGreek psychology, psychic, psychopathic, parapsychology, psychosis

10 5 ethno race or culture

Greek ethnocentrism, ethnic group, ethnography, ethnologist

10 6 gen originGreek

genetics, hydrogen, progeny, engender, gene, ingenuous, indigenous

10 7 nat born Latinprenatal, native, natural, nativity, nation, nascent, natal, perinatal

10 8 paleo oldGreek

Paleozoic, Paleolithic, paleontologist, paleoanthropic, paleography

10 9 curs run Latincursive, discursive, incursion, precursor, cursory, cursorial, cursor

10 10 crypt hiddenGreek cryptic, cryptologist, crypt, cryptogram, encrypt, cryptesthesia

10 11 cad fall Latin cascade, cadaver, cadence, cadenza, cadaverous, decadent

10 12 capit head Latin decapitate, capital, recapitulate, capitulation, capitulum

10 13 loqu talk Latinloquacious, circumlocution, eloquent, soliloquy, somniloquy, dialogue

10 14 sacro holy Latin sacrosanct, sacred, sacrifice, sacrament, sacrilege, consecrate

10 15 uni one Latinunicycle, universe, united, union, uniform, unison, unique, unicorn

10 16 ness quality OE softness, redness, politeness, kindness, darkness, vagueness

10 17 alt high Latin altitude, alto, altimeter, altar, altocumulus, altiplano10 18 ics art Gree politics, economics, aesthetics, graphics, ethics, calisthenics

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10 19 iso equalGreek isothermal, isometric, isosceles, isomer, isocracy, isotope

10 20 vert turn Latin convert, revert, inverted, divert, vertex, controvert, extrovert

10 21 ate cause Latindomesticate, implicate, create, procreate, insinuate, placate, dominate

10 22 cor heart Latin core, concord, discord, misericord, cordial, courageous

10 23 ess femaleGreek lioness, empress, princess, baroness, seamstress, governess

10 24 muta change Latinmutant, mutation, mutagenic, mutable, transmutation, immutable

10 25 fug flee Latin centrifuge, fugitive, tempus fugit, subterfuge, refugee, fugueThe Word Within the Word Sentences 10

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10 1 ped foot or child The orthopedist went on an African expedition.

10 2 mort death The mortician was mortified at the sight of the mortal wound.

10 3 carn flesh The carnivorous beasts of Venus are reincarnated after death.

10 4 psych soul The psychologist viewed the parapsychologist with suspicion.

10 5 ethno race or culture Ethnocentrism is disturbing to all ethnic groups.

10 6 gen origin The geneticist’s hobby was studying pathogenic substances.

10 7 nat born Prenatal care is important to natives in natural environments.

10 8 paleo old The paleontologist was an expert on the Paleozoic era.

10 9 curs run The discursive speech gave only cursory attention to the problem.

10 10 crypt hidden The cryptologist worked all night to break the enemy secret code.

10 11 cad fall The cadaver was discovered near the rushing cascade.

10 12 capit head Decapitation was once a common form of capital punishment.

10 13 loqu talk The loquacious bore answered every question with a circumluction.

10 14 sacro holy The hero’s sacrifice was a sacrosanct memory.

10 15 uni one the United Plants of the Universe soon celebrate their union.

10 16 ness quality The sky’s redness and the clouds’ softness were beautiful.

10 17 alt high The broken altimeter no longer measured the altitude.

10 18 ics art Computer graphics enhance books on politics and economics.

10 19 iso equal The isothermal piedmont region escaped the extremes of temperature.

10 20 vert turnThe new convert soon reverted to his previous views about advertisement.

10 21 ate cause To calibrate one’s response is to obviate one’s apology.

10 22 cor heart the extreme discordance of viewpoints prevented concord.

10 23 ess female The lioness ate the empress but not the princess.

10 24 muta change The post-war mutants lived in a mutagenic atmosphere.

10 25 fug flee“Tempus fugit,” said the escaped fugitive caught in the whirling centrifuge.


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11 1 -i plural Latinbacilli, fungi, nuclei, alumni, magi, octopi, Gemini, homunculi, literati

11 2 jus law Latin justice, justify, unjust, jus soli, justiciary

11 3 lum light Latin luminary, luminous, illuminate, luminiferous, superluminous

11 4 ann year Latin annual, superannuated, anniversary, annuity, perennial

11 5 apoaway or up

Greek apotheosis, apogee, apoplexy, apology, aphelion, apostasy

11 6 sen old Latin senile, senior, senator, seniority, senescent

11 7 sol alone Latin solitude, solitary, solo, soliloquy, desolate, solipsism, consolidate

11 8 bas low Latin bass, base, basic, basal, bassoon, debase, abase, bas-relief

11 9 rogat ask Latin interrogation, abrogate, derogatory, arrogate, supererogatory

11 10 parl speak Latin parliament, parley, parlor, parlance, parlando

11 11 potent power Latin potential, potentiometer, potentate, plenipotentiary, omnipotent

11 12 surg rise Latin resurgence, insurgence, surge, surgent

11 13 logword or reason

Greek logic, neologism, philologist, logician, illogical, monologue

11 14 gram writingGreek telegram, pentagram, hexagram, hologram, grammar

11 15 cant sing Latin recant, cantata, incantation, descant, canticle, canto

11 16 reg rule Latin regal, regiment, regulate, regent, interregnum, regicide, regime

11 17 pro forwardGreek provide, pronounce, program, prognosticate, prospect, prognosis

11 18 gyn womanGreek androgynous, gynecologist, polygyny, misogynist, gynephobia

11 19 ag to do Latin agile, agent, agency, agitate, aggression, aggrade, agree

11 20 act to do Latin transact, react, action, activate, abreact, counteract, interact

11 21 mob move Latin mobility, mobile, immobile, mobilize, demobilize

11 22 sess sit Latin session, sessile, insessorial, sessility, obsessed

11 23 fic make Latin fortification, fiction, prolific, horrific, soporific

11 24 nounce tell Latin denounce, pronounce, announce, renounce, enunciate

11 25 andro manGreek

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11 1 -i plural Do bacilli and fungi have nuclei in their cells?

11 2 jus law Can a system of justice ever be unjust?

11 3 lum light The luminous moonlight illuminated the aluminum sculpture.

11 4 ann year The superannuated doorman celebrated his fiftieth anniversary.

11 5 apoaway or up At the satellite’s apogee we could not find it with binoculars.

11 6 sen old The senior class president befriended the not-so-senile old man.

11 7 sol alone On his solo transcontinental flight, he enjoyed the solitude.

11 8 bas low Basic instructions are included with each new bassoon.

11 9 rogat ask The interrogation was derogatory in tone.

11 10 parl speak Several members of Parliament had a parley in the parlor.

11 11 potent power The plenipotentiary met twice with the potentate.

11 12 surg rise The surge of the sea portended the resurgence of violence.

11 13 logword or reason The philologist delighted in inventing neologisms.

11 14 gram writing The grammar in the telegram was not correct.

11 15 cant sing During the holy man’s incantation, the spirit began to appear.

11 16 reg rule There were no regal ceremonies in the interregnum.

11 17 pro forward The doctor’s prognosis was not favorable.

11 18 gyn woman The musician’s androgynous appearance was widely imitated.

11 19 ag to do The secret agent spilled the deadly chemical agent.

11 20 act to do There may be little time to act or react.

11 21 mob move When the National Guard was mobilized, the mobile units were ready.

11 22 sess sit Dozens of chairs were arranged for the general session.

11 23 fic make Is that wall supposed to be beautification or fortification?

11 24 nounce tell Pronounce your announcement clearly.

11 25 andro man The metal android grappled with the furry anthropoid.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 12

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12 1 an- withoutGreek anemia, anechoic, anaerobic, anorexia, anarchy

12 2 ab away Latinabnormal, abjure, absent, abroad, abrogate, abrupt, abduct, abdicate

12 3 mel songGreek melody, melodrama, melodeon, melodious, melodia

12 4 aden glandGreek adenoid, adenine, adenoma, adenovirus

12 5 aer airGreek aerobic, aerie, aerosol, aerial, aerobes, aerodynamics, malaria

12 6 alb white Latin albumen, alba, album, albino. albinism, albedo

12 7 ase enzymeGreek permease, galactosidase, proteinase, luciferase

12 8 epi onGreek epicenter, epidemic, epigram, epidermis, epigraph, epitaph

12 9 hum earth Latin humum, exhume, posthumous, humble, humiliate, human

12 10 -be lifeGreek microbe, aerobe, anaerobe

12 11 bon good Latinbonny, bonanza, bon mot, bonus, bon vivant, bonhomie, bona

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12 12 struct build Latin construct, destruct, substructure, instruction, infrastructure

12 13 chlor greenGreek chlorophyll, chlorine, chloroplasts, chlorella

12 14 cyan blueGreek pyocyanin, cyanide, cyan, cyanophyta, cyanosis, cyanotype

12 15 cyt cellGreek erythrocyte, leucocyte, cytology, cytoplasm, melanocyte

12 16 diplo doubleGreek diplococcus, diploid, diplomacy, diplopoda, diplopia

12 17 dys badGreek dysentery, dyslexia, dystrophy, dysfunction, dysphonia

12 18 eco houseGreek ecology, economy, ecosystem, ecotone, economist, ecologist

12 19 emia bloodGreek bacteremia, anemia, hypoglycemia, toxemia

12 20 enterintestine Latin enteritis, dysentery, gastroenteritis, enterozoan

12 21 erythro redGreek erythrocyte, erythroblastosis, erythrism, erythromycin

12 22 idio peculiarGreek idiot, idiosyncrasy, idiomorphous, idiom, idiot savant

12 23 exo outGreek

exotoxin, exogenous, exodus, exorbitant, exorcism, exotic, exobiology

12 24 im not Latinimpossible, impassable, improbable, imperfect, immobile, impecunious

12 25 fil thread Latin filiform, filicineae, filament, filarial, filigree, defileThe Word Within the Word Sentences 12

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12 1 an- without The anarchist had a severe case of anemia.

12 2 ab away The absentee landlord was abruptly abducted.

12 3 mel song The melodeon played a sappy melody during the melodrama.

12 4 aden gland The sullen teen had his adenoids removed.

12 5 aer air The pilot studied aeronautics and aerodynamics.

12 6 alb white The albino stared at the white pages of the blank album.

12 7 ase enzyme Luciferase is the enzyme in the luminous organs of the firefly.

12 8 epi on Does Benjamin Franklin’s tombstone epitaph contain a witty epigram?

12 9 hum earthAt the exhumation, the rich humus was removed from the humble grave.

12 10 -be life Microbes are a favorite subject of biological studies.

12 11 bon good The bonny lass discovered the bonanza by accident.

12 12 struct build The superstructure was constructed in three days.

12 13 chlor green Chlorine from the pool damaged the chlorophyll in the plants.

12 14 cyan blue He held the cyanotype to the light and admired the sharp, blue lines.

12 15 cyt cellThe cytologist saw the leucocytes and erythrocytes through the microscope.

12 16 diplo double She folded the diploma double and handed it to the waiting diplomat.

12 17 dys bad His dyslexia made it difficult for him to pronounce words.

12 18 eco house The ecologist was fascinated with the living things in the ecosystem.

12 19 emia blood The senator had hypoglycemia, not anemia.

12 20 enterintestine

A specialist in dysentery and enteritis explained the rare intestinal ailment.

12 21 erythro redThe blood’s erythrocytes are generated by erythroblasts in the bones.

12 22 idio peculiar The idiot savant was a handicapped artist with idiosyncrasies.

12 23 exo out The crowd made a sudden exodus when the exorcism began.

12 24 im not The journey is impossible because the roads are impassible.

12 25 fil threadThe gold filigree in her jewelry resembled the bright filaments in a light bulb.


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13 1 chrom colorGreek

chrome, chromatic, chromatin, chromosome, polychrome, monochrome

13 2 form shape Latin coliform, formation, formative, formula, uniform, oviform, reform

13 3 sequ follow Latinconsecutive, sequence, sequel, obsequious, consequence, subsequent

13 4 glyc sweetGreek glycemia, glycerin, glycerol, glycogen, hypoglycemia, glucose

13 5 hemo bloodGreek

hemoglobin, hemorrhage, hemophilia, hemolysis, hemoid, hemostat

13 6 ultima last Latin ultimate, ultimatum, penultimate, Ultima Thule, ultimogeniture

13 7 infra beneath Latin infraorbital, infrared, infrasonic, infra dig, infralapsarianism

13 8 leuko whiteGreek leukocyte, leukemia, leucocytosis, leucite, leucoplast, leucocratic

13 9 lys break downGreek hemolysis, electrolysis, electrolyte, analysis, dialysis, lysis

13 10 meso middleGreek

mesophilic, mezzotint, mesomorph, Mesozoic, Mesopotamia, mesophyll

13 11 millithousandth Latin millimeter, millipede, milligram, milliliter, million, millimicron

13 12 memremember Latin

memory, memorandum, commemorate, memorial, memo, memoir

13 13 gress step Latin congress, egress, digress, progress, aggression, regress, ingress

13 14 labor work Latin labor, laborious, collaborate, laboratory, elaborate, labored

13 15 myo muscleGreek

myocardium, myopia, myoglobin, myogram, myocarditis, myotomy

13 16 vac empty Latin vacant, vacuum, vacation, evacuate, vacuous, vacuole, vacuity

13 17 oligofew or small

Greek oligosaccharide, oligarchy, oligocarpous, Oligocene, oligoclase

13 18 ose sugarGreek lactose, fructose, sucrose, glucose, dextrose, dextroglucose

13 19 osis conditionGreek

neurosis, psychosis, ichthyosis, erythroblastosis, thrombosis, meiosis

13 20 tude state of Latinpulchritude, multitude, solitude, turpitude, rectitude, aptitude, similitude

13 21 patho diseaseGreek pathogenic, psychopath, sociopath, pathological, idiopathic

13 22 phag eatGreek

phagocyte, bacteriophage, geophagy, anthropophagite, sarcophagus

13 23 phor carryGreek

euphoria, conidophore, metaphor, chromatophore, dysphoria, anaphora

13 24 phyt plantGreek phytotoxin, sporophyte, neophyte, gametophyte, phytochrome

13 25 phyll leafGreek

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13 1 chrom color Polychrome sculptures have more colors that monochrome ones.

13 2 form shape The formation of troops in formal uniforms was impressive.

13 3 sequ follow Three consecutive sequels were of no consequence.

13 4 glyc sweet His hypoglycemia made him watch his diet.

13 5 hemo blood The patient’s hemophelia made it difficult to stop the hemorrhage.

13 6 ultima last The expedition’s Ultima Thule was the north pole.

13 7 infra beneath She felt that it was infra dig to eat fried chicken with her fingers.

13 8 leuko white Leukemia produces an excessive number of leucocytes.

13 9 lys break down If hemolysis breaks down red blood cells, what does analysis do?

13 10 meso middle Did mesons strike Mesopotamia in the Mesozoic Era?

13 11 millithousandth Would you walk a millimeter to drink a milligram of milk?

13 12 memremember The memo helped him remember the commemoration ceremony.

13 13 gress step Don’t digress; discuss progress with members of congress.

13 14 labor work The collaborators spent laborious nights in the laboratory.

13 15 myo muscle The myocardiograph showed the jogger’s myocardium to be strong.

13 16 vac empty The evacuation left vacancies in the vacation resort.

13 17 oligofew or small The elite members of the oligarchy decided national policy in secrecy.

13 18 ose sugar Did the fructose from the apples raise his glucose level?

13 19 osis condition Unfortunately, the neurosis developed into a psychosis.

13 20 tude state of The celebrity’s pulchritude was only equaled by his turpitude.

13 21 patho disease The pathological behavior of the psychopath was pathetic.

13 22 phag eatThe anthropophagites welcomed the plump visitor with broad sharp smiles.

13 23 phor carry Why is a pigment cell called a chromatophore?

13 24 phyt plant The young artist was a neophyte in the New York art scene.

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14 1 pleo moreGreek

pleomorphic, pleonasm, pleochroic, Pliocene, pleophagous, pleopod

14 2 pod footGreek

pseudopod, arthropod, diplopoda, cephalopod, podiatrist, gastropod

14 3 soror sister Latin sorority, sororicide, sorosis, sororize, sororal, sorites

14 4 -a pluralGreek data, phenomena, bacteria, Cephalopoda, phyla, effluvia, trivia

14 5 val worth Latinvaliant, valid, equivalent, devaluate, evaluate, ambivalent, covalent

14 6 parabeside/near

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parable, parapsychology, parabola, paradigm, paradox, paraphrase

14 7 dom rule Latindominate, predominant, dominion, domineering, subdominant, domain

14 8 erg workGreek

energy, ergonomics, erg-second, ergatocracy, exergonic, synergy

14 9 rhiz rootGreek rhizoid, rhizome, rhizomorphous, rhizophagous, rhizanthous

14 10 sapro rottenGreek saprophytic, saprophyte, saprogenic, saprolite, saprophilous

14 11 schizo divideGreek

Schizomycetes, schizophrenia, schism, schizocarp, schizoid, schizopod

14 12 hippo horseGreek hippopotamus, hippodrome, hippogriff, hipparch, eohippus

14 13 som bodyGreek

somatic, chromosome, lyosome, somatoplasm, psychosomatic, somatology

14 14 spor seedGreek

endospore, sporophyte, sporangia, Sporozoa, sporogenesis, macrospore

14 15 sta stop Latinhemostat, stasis, station, stationary, status quo, apostasy, hypostatize, static

14 16 rhodo roseGreek rhododendron, rhodolite, Rhode Island, rhodium

14 17 taxisarrangement

Greek syntax, chemotaxis, taxidermy, phyllotaxis, taxonomy, ataxia

14 18 vol will Latin volunteer, malevolent, benevolent, volition, involuntary

14 19 frat brother Latin fraternity, fraternal, fratricide, fraternize

14 20 trich hairGreek monotrichous, trichina, trichocysts, trichinosis, trichosis

14 21 trophnourishment

Greek autotroph, eutrophication, atrophy, dystrophy, trophism

14 22 tox poisonGreek

toxin, toxoid, nontoxic, antitoxin, detoxification, toxicity, phytotoxins

14 23 sect cut Latindissect, intersection, vivisection, bisect, section, sectarian, sector

14 24 zygo yokeGreek zygote, zygospore, zygodactyl, zygomorphic, zygoid, zygoptera

14 25 zym fermentGreek

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14 1 pleo more A pleochroic crystal shows different colors from different directions.

14 2 pod footThe podiatrist couldn’t treat the injured arthropod; he only treated humans.

14 3 soror sister The sorority was located between two fratertnities.

14 4 -a plural The data revealed no one phenomenon but several phenomena.

14 5 val worth The valedictory address contained valid arguments and evaluations.

14 6 parabeside/near The parapsychologist told a parable that contained a paradox.

14 7 dom rule The baron was dominant over his entire dominion.

14 8 erg work Do the workers in this country want a meritocracy or an ergotocracy?

14 9 rhiz root Rhizophagous jungle animals dig up and feed on delicious rhizomes.

14 10 sapro rotten Saprogenic bacteria soon caused the material to decay.

14 11 schizo divide The schism in the party could not be healed before the election.

14 12 hippo horseIn Mesopotamia, the hippopotamus is allowed to use the

hippodrome.

14 13 som body Did his chromosome problem have a psychosomatic cause

14 14 spor seed The Sporozoa are Protozoa that multiply by sporogenesis.

14 15 sta stop The people in the station voted to preserver the status quo.

14 16 rhodo rose The rhododendron was in bloom on the high mountainsides.

14 17 taxisarrangement The taxidermist was interested in the taxonomy of animal species.

14 18 vol will The new volunteer had a curious, malevolent expression.

14 19 frat brother The candidate tried to fraternize with the local politicians.

14 20 trich hair Trichinosis is a disease caused by the trichina worm.

14 21 trophnourishment His muscles had begun to atrophy from disuse.

14 22 tox poison The high toxicity of the toxin made a powerful antitoxin necessary.

14 23 sect cut Dissection is legal, but vivisection is not.

14 24 zygo yoke A zygote is the cell produced by the union (yoking) of two gametes.

14 25 zym ferment If zymology is the science of enzymes, why is zymurgy winemaking?The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 15

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15 1 tropo turnGreek

heliotrope, troposphere, tropism, trophy, phototropism, apogeotropism

15 2 gastro stomachGreek

gastronomy, gastroscope, gastropod, gastroenteritis, hypogastric

15 3 arthro jointGreek arthritis, arthropod, arthralgia, arthrospore, arthroscopic

15 4 ventri belly Latin ventriloquist, ventral, ventricle, dorsoventral, ventriculus

15 5 dors back Latin dorsal, dorsoventral, dorsum, dorsal fin

15 6 macro largeGreek macrobiotic, macrocephalic, macrocosm, macron, macroscopic

15 7 dextroright/clockwise Latin dextrose, dextral, dexterity, dextrous, dextrorotation

15 8 brachy shortGreek brachycephalic, brachypterous, brachycranic, brachylogy

15 9 brachio armGreek brachiopod, brachiation, brachiate, brachium

15 10branchio gills

Greek branchiopod, branchiate, branchia

15 11 kin motionGreek kinetic, kinescope, hypokinesia, hyperkinetic, telekinesis

15 12 phylo kind Gree phylum, phylogeny, phyla, phylogenesis, subphylum

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15 13 blasto embryoGreek blastocyst, blastogenesis, erythroblast

15 14 dactylo fingerGreek pterodactyl, dactylic, dactylology, dactylography

15 15 phos lightGreek phosphorus, phosphene, phosphoroscope, phosphoresce

15 16 gon angleGreek pentagon, tetragon, decagon, hexagonal, diagonal, orthogonal

15 17 litemineral/fossil

Greek anthracite, perlite, cryolite, stalactite, halite, coprolite

15 18 vore eating Latinomnivore, herbivore, carnivore, voracious, devour, fructivorous

15 19 holo wholeGreek

holocaust, hologram, holometabolous, holograph, holophrastic, holistic

15 20 haplosingle or simple

Greek haploid, haplopia, haplosis, haplology

15 21 opia sightGreek myopia, hyperopia, hemeralopia, synopsis, diplopia, biopsy

15 22 lent full of Latincorpulent, virulent, turbulent, excellent, succulent, insolent, indolent

15 23 ef out Latin effusive, effulgent, efflux, efficacy, effeminate, effluvium, effluent

15 24 ium an element Latin radium, sodium, uranium, germanium, iridium, einsteinium

15 25 dichoin two parts

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15 1 tropo turn In the tropics the leafy heliotropes turn toward the sun.

15 2 gastro stomachThe gastrologist studies the stomach; the gastronome prepares the food.

15 3 arthro joint The aged arthropod suffered from arthritis and arthralgia.

15 4 ventri belly The popular ventriloquist had a heart operation on his left ventricle.

15 5 dors back Dorsiventral leaves have distinct upper and lower surfaces.

15 6 macro large The universe is sometimes referred to as the macrocosm.

15 7 dextroright/clockwise Are right-handed people really more dextrous?

15 8 brachy short Brachypterous insects have short wings.

15 9 brachio arm Brachiate trees have widely spreading branches in pairs, like arms.

15 10branchio gills

The branchiopods are underwater crustaceans that breathe through gills.

15 11 kin motion The hyperkinetic little boy did not possess telekinesis, fortunately.

15 12 phylo kindThe vertebrate species Homo sapiens belongs to the Chordata

phylum.

15 13 blasto embryo Reproduction by budding is also called blastogenesis.

15 14 dactylo finger If fingerprinting is dactylography, is sign language dactylology?

15 15 phos light If you press your closed eyelids, you will see phosphenes.

15 16 gon angle What is the difference between a pentagram and a pentagon?

15 17 litemineral/fossil Perlite is a volcanic glass that resembles obsidian.

15 18 vore eating The voracious carnivore devoured the small herbivore.

15 19 holo whole The glowing hologram could be viewed from all sides.

15 20 haplosingle or simple The diploid structure divided into two haploid structures.

15 21 opia sight Far-sightedness is sometimes known as hyperopia.

15 22 lent full ofFor the corpulent boy, dieting was a turbulent and strenuous mental effort.

15 23 ef out The effeminate host made an effort not to be effusive.

15 24 ium an element Which element does society more harm, uranium or sodium?

15 25 dichoin two parts There is a sharp dichotomy between your ideas and mine.


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16 1 Anglo English Latin Anglophile, Anglophobe, Anglican, Anglicism, Anglo-Saxon

16 2 ist one whoGreek artist, funambulist, anthropologist, solipsist, centrist, atheist

16 3 saur lizardGreek dinosaur, pterosaur, tyrannosaurus, saurian, plesiosaur

16 4 pithec apeGreek pithecanthropus, Australopithecus, dryopithecus, oreopithecus

16 5 calli beautifulGreek calligraphy, calliope, calisthenics, calliopsis, callithumpian

16 6 austro south Latin australopithecus, Australia, austral, Austronesia, austromancy

16 7cephalo head

Greek

cephalic, cephalopod, cephalothorax, microcephalic, encephalitis

16 8 chiro handGreek chiromancy, chiropody, chiropteran, chiropractor

16 9 caust burnGreek caustic, holocaust, cauterize, caustically, causticity

16 10 terr land Latinextraterrestrial, subterranean, Mediterranean, terrain, terra firma

16 11 cata down Gree catapult, catastrophe, catacombs, catalepsy, cataclysm,

k cataract

16 12 jur swear Latin abjure, adjure, perjure, jury, jurisdiction, jurisprudence, jurist

16 13 flu flow Latinconfluence, fluid, influence, fluent, superfluous, effluent, fluvial

16 14 here stick Latin coherence, adhesive, adhere, inherent, incoherent

16 15 pos put Latin position, deposit, superimpose, transpose, depose, imposition

16 16 mund world Latin mundane, transmundane, intermundane, mundanity, mundo

16 17 cracygovernment

Greek autocracy, democracy, aristocracy, plutocracy, meritocracy

16 18 mania madnessGreek

kleptomania, egomania, pyromania, dipsomania, megalomania

16 19 ize makeGreek victimize, harmonize, temporize, mobilize, fossilize, polarize

16 20 antho flowerGreek anthology, anthozoan, anthocyanin, anthophilous, anther

16 21 algia painGreek

neuralgia, analgesic, arthralgia, hemialgia, algometer, algophobia

16 22 somn sleep Latin insomnia, somniferous, somnolent, somnambulate, somniloquy

16 23 quadr four Latinquadruped, quadratic, quadrant, quadruplet, quadrilateral, quadriplegic

16 24 err wander Latin error, erratic, Knight-errant, erroneous, erratum

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16 1 Anglo English He is a member of the Anglican church, but he is not an Anglophile.

16 2 ist one who The anthropologist studies human cultures the world over.

16 3 saur lizard The pterosaur and pterodactyl were both flying dinosaurs.

16 4 pithec apeFossilized pithecanthropus and australiopithecus skeletons were discovered.

16 5 calli beautiful Her calligraphy is ornate, like the music of the calliope.

16 6 austro south The austral winds raised dust storms over the dry Australian outback.

16 7cephalo head The microcephalic boy held the cephalopod, a nautilus, in both hands.

16 8 chiro hand The physician accused the chiropractor of practicing chiromancy.

16 9 caust burnThe survivor of the holocaust made a caustic comment about social Darwinism.

16 10 terr landThe extraterrestrial admired the high terrain and the subterranean grottoes.

16 11 cata downThe cataract after the cataclysm caused a catastrophe in the

catacombs.

16 12 jur swear The lying criminal perjured himself as the jury listened.

16 13 flu flow A fortunate confluence of influences made him fluent in Spanish.

16 14 here stickThe senator’s adherents thought the opponent’s speech was incoherent.

16 15 pos putThe corrupt ruler was deposed when his foreign bank deposits were found.

16 16 mund world His mundane conversation bored her to tears.

16 17 cracygovernment

Do we want a democracy and a meritocracy or a plutocracy for the aristocracy?

16 18 mania madnessThe host’s egomania kept him from noticing the kleptomania of his guest.

16 19 ize make He was victimized by his own ignorance of his civil rights.

16 20 antho flowerThe anthology article discussed the anthozoans, including the sea anemones.

16 21 algia pain The over-the-counter analgesic didn’t help her arthralgia much.

16 22 somn sleep The mayor’s somniferous speech put even the insomniac to sleep.

16 23 quadr four The quadruped from Neptune gave birth to quadruplets.

16 24 err wander The Knight-errant’s error was to save the dragon from the maiden.

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17 1 lingu tongue Latin bilingual, linguist, lingua franca, linguini, language

17 2 mot move Latinmotor, motivation, demote, emotion, promote, motile, commotion

17 3 nav ship Latin navy, naval, navigate, circumnavigate, unnavigable

17 4 und wave Latin inundate, undulate, undulatory, undulation

17 5 flect bend Latin reflect, inflection, genuflect, deflect, reflection

17 6 coron crown Latin corona, coronation, coronary, coroner

17 7 aur gold Latin aura, auriferous, Aurora, auric

17 8 liter letter Latin literature, illiterate, preliterate, literati

17 9 rat think Latin rational, ratio, irrational, ratiocinate, rationalize

17 10 sis conditionGreek

arteriosclerosis, osmosis, mitosis, meiosis, catharsis, symbiosis

17 11 par equal Latin parity, disparity, par, compare, incomparable, disparate

17 12 mens measure Latincommensurate, immense, incommensurable, mensurable,

dimension

17 13 mony condition Latin acrimony, harmony, matrimony, ceremony, simony, parsimony

17 14 quin five Latinquintet, quintillion, quintuplet, quintuple, quintessence, quindecagon

17 15 socio society Latin sociology, sociable, socialism, sociopath, dissociate

17 16 ovi egg Latin oviducts, oviparous, ovipositors, ovisac, oviform, ovary, oval

17 17 phasia speechGreek aphasis, dysphasia, apophasis

17 18 pter wingGreek pterodactyl, helicopter, pterosaur, archaeopteryx, chiropteran

17 19 phenappearance

Greek phenomenon, phenotype, phosphenes, fancy, fantasy

17 20 hist tissueGreek histopathology, histolysis, histology, histogenesis

17 21 glott tongueGreek epiglottis, polyglot, glossolalia, glottal, monoglot, glossectomy

17 22 phanappearance

Greek

phantom, epiphany, diaphanous, sycophant, cellophane, theophany

17 23 perinear or around

Greek perimeter, perihelion, perigee, periphery, periodical

17 24 pot drink Latin potable, potion, potation, potatory, compote, symposium

17 25 via road Latin via, viaduct, trivia, via avion, obviate, obvious, via mediaThe Word Within the Word Sentences 17

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17 1 lingu tongue The linguini-loving linguist knew the lingua franca.

17 2 mot move Motile microorganism have powers of spontaneous motion.

17 3 nav ship The navy circumnavigated the globe by precise navigation.

17 4 und wave The undulant waves soon inundated the low regions.

17 5 flect bend As she genuflected, she saw her reflection in the glass.

17 6 coron crown A hazy corona circled the moon the night before the coronation.

17 7 aur gold The goddess of the golden dawn, Aurora, held the auriferous rocks.

17 8 liter letter At the party the literati discussed the glories of literature.

17 9 rat think The rational person will not rationalize his wrongs away.

17 10 sis condition Singing was an emotional catharsis for the vocalist.

17 11 par equal There was a disparity between his story and the facts.

17 12 mens measure Are the rewards of the job commensurate with the duties?

17 13 mony condition We must decide whether we wish to live in harmony or acrimony.

17 14 quin five The quintet played Mozart to a group of quinquagenarians.

17 15 socio society The sociopath used his knowledge of sociology to evil purposes.

17 16 ovi eggOvoviviparous fishes produce eggs that hatch inside the mother’s body.

17 17 phasia speech The dysphasia resulted from injury to the speech center of his brain.

17 18 pter wing The stunned shepherd watched the pterodactyl fly off with his ram.

17 19 phenappearance Are you studying these phenomena or this phenomenon?

17 20 hist tissue Histology is the study of the structure of plant and animal tissues.

17 21 glott tongue The famous polyglot spoke seventeen languages.

17 22 phanappearance Soft light came through the diaphanous curtains.

17 23 perinear or around The moon’s perigee and the earth’s perihelion are both tomorrow.

17 24 pot drink The magic potion was to vile to be potable.

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18 1 atmo vaporGreek atmosphere, atmolysis, atmometer, atmospheric, atman

18 2 cardio heartGreek cardiology, cardiovascular, cardiac, electrocardiogram

18 3 cosmoworld/universe

Greek cosmos, cosmopolitan, cosmonaut, cosmology, microcosm

18 4counter against Latin

counteract, counterproductive, counterpoint, counterinsurgency

18 5 cranio skullGreek craniology, intracranial, craniotomy, cranium, dolichochranic

18 6 cyclo circleGreek cyclone, cyclotron, bicycle, encyclopedia, recycle, cyclical

18 7 gno knowGreek agnostic, prognosis, Gnostic, Gnosticism, diagnosis, ignominy

18 8 oss bone Latin ossify, ossuary, ossicle, osseous, ossiferous, ossein, ossification

18 9 xylo woodGreek

xylophone, xylograph, xyloid, xylophagous, xylose, xylotomy, xylem

18 10 monge seller Latin fishmonger, warmonger, costermonger, ballad monger,

r phrasemonger

18 11 sept seven Latin septangular, September, septuagenarian, septillion, Septuagint

18 12 xeno strangerGreek xenophobia, xenolith, xenon, xenogenesis, xenodiagnosis

18 13 vas vessel Latinvasoconstrictor, cardiovascular, vase, vesicle, vascular, vasectomy

18 14 fore front Latin forehead, foreboding, forecast, forethought, foresail, forefront

18 15 ish like OE greenish, smallish, outlandish, snobbish, ghoulish, squeamish

18 16 less without OEfruitless, hopeless, motherless, bootless, pointless, hapless, feckless

18 17 baro pressureGreek barometer, barograph, barometric, barogram, barometry

18 18 ferro iron Latin ferronickel, ferromagnetic, ferrous, ferric, ferrite, ferroconcrete

18 19 quasi somewhat Latin quasar, quasi-military, quasi-stellar, quasi-official, quasi-judicial

18 20 nesia islandGreek Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia, Austronesia

18 21 lepsy attackGreek narcolepsy, epilepsy, catalepsy

18 22 let little Latin booklet, piglet, aglet, hamlet, coverlet, omelet

18 23 nano billionthGreek nanosecond, nanoplankton, nanosomia, nanogram

18 24 pico trillionth Ital. picofarad, picosecond, picogram

18 25 ideo ideaGreek ideograph, ideology, ideologue, ideogram, idée fixe, idealism


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18 1 atmo vapor The atmometer measures the rate of evaporation of water.

18 2 cardio heart The cardiologist studied the cardiac patient’s electrocardiogram.

18 3 cosmoworld/universe The orbiting Soviet cosmonaut had cosmopolitan views and tastes.

18 4counter against The command was countermanded by his British counterpart.

18 5 cranio skull The craniotomy was performed by a skilled brain surgeon.

18 6 cyclo circle The cyclone hurled the bicycle fifty yards.

18 7 gno know Agnostics are not usually attracted to Gnosticism.

18 8 oss bone Over the years, his habits had ossified beyond hope of change.

18 9 xylo wood Xylophagous insects had eaten the antique xylophone.

18 10monger seller

The costermonger and the fishmonger shouted out prices to passersby.

18 11 sept seven September was the seventh month of the Roman calendar.

18 12 xeno stranger The flood of immigration stirred the xenophobia of the citizens.

18 13 vas vessel The cardiovascular system responded gradually to the exercise.

18 14 fore front The storm forecast filled her with foreboding.

18 15 ish like The smallish object had a faint, greenish tint.

18 16 less withoutTheir assault on the mountain summit proved hopeless, bootless, and fruitless.

18 17 baro pressure Some think that high fashion is a barometer for stock market trends.

18 18 ferro iron The company geologist studied the ferrous rock with care.

18 19 quasi somewhat The quasi-military operation into Cambodia has failed.

18 20 nesia island We visited Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.

18 21 lepsy attack His uncontrollable narcolepsy made it hard for him to stay awake.

18 22 let little The booklet circulated through the hamlet.

18 23 nano billionth The computation is made in less than a nanosecond.

18 24 pico trillionth There are a thousand picoseconds in one nanosecond.

18 25 ideo idea The stubborn Chinese ideologue wrote his ideas in ideograms.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 19

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19 1 ven come Latin convene, convention, avenue, vent, circumvent, advent, prevent

19 2 ichthy fishGreek ichthyosaur, ichthyologist, ichthyoid, ichthyosis

19 3 pulse drive Latin impulse, repulse, pulsate, impulsive

19 4 calor heat Latin calorie, calorimeter, calorific, caloric

19 5 sol sun Latin solar, solstice, solarium, solarize, solar plexus

19 6 strat layer Latin stratosphere, cirrostratus, strata, substratum, stratified

19 7 nuc center Latin nucleus, nucleate, nuclide, nucleon, nucleotide, nucleoplasm

19 8 sat enough Latin satisfy, dissatisfaction, saturate, insatiable, sate

19 9 protero earlyGreek Proterozoic, proterandrous, proteranthous

19 10 mont mountain Latin piedmont, Montana, Montevideo, montane, cismontane

19 11 kilo thousandGreek kilometer, kiloton, kilowatt, kilogram

19 12 myria manyGreek myriad, myriapod, myriameter, myriarch, myriophyullum

19 13 tachy quickGreek tachometer, tachycardia, tachylyte, tachygraphy

19 14 fiss split Latin fissile, fission, fissipalmate, fissiped, fissure

19 15 cumu heaped Latin accumulate, cumulus, cumulonimbus, cumulative

19 16 meteor highGreek meteorite, meteoric, meteorograph, meteorology

19 17 hibern winter Latin hibernate, hibernal, hibernaculum

19 18 di two Latin diverge, dicotyledon, diencephalon, diffusion, differ, dilemma

19 19 bath deepGreek bathymetry, bathyscaph, bathysphere, bathos, batholith

19 20 cirr hairGreek cirrus, cirrostratus, cirriped, cirrocumulus

19 21 grav heavy Latin gravity, gravid, gravimetric, gravamen, aggravate

19 22 solv loosen Latin resolve, dissolve, absolve, solvent, insolvency

19 23ophthal eye

Greek ophthalmologist, ophthalmoscope, ophthalmic, exophthalmic

19 24 oma tumorGreek melanoma, carcinoma, hematoma, glaucoma

19 25 rub red Latin rubric, rubious, rubicund, ruby, rubescent, rubellaThe Word Within the Word Sentences 19

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19 1 ven come We convened at the Hilton on Third Avenue.

19 2 ichthy fish The ichthyologist removed the petrified ichthyosaur bones.

19 3 pulse drive The impulsive commander repulsed the enemy.

19 4 calor heat the calorimeter measured the heat of the calorific reaction.

19 5 sol sun Heliophiles catch few solar rays at the winter solstice.

19 6 strat layer The bride and groom were not from the same social stratum.

19 7 nuc center There were nucleotides in the chromosomes of the cell nucleus.

19 8 sat enough He tried to sate his insatiable appetite for pizza.

19 9 protero early Male proterandrous insects appear earlier in the season than

females.

19 10 mont mountainThe montane vistas of Montevideo are as beautiful as those in Montana.

19 11 kilo thousand A kilometer, one thousand meters, is 0.62137 miles in length.

19 12 myria many Myriad explanations exist of unidentified flying objects.

19 13 tachy quick At the first sign of tachycardia, he was rushed to the hospital.

19 14 fiss split Is nuclear fission the opposite of nuclear fusion?

19 15 cumu heaped The cumulus clouds accumulated as the sun baked the sea.

19 16 meteor high The meteorologist reported that the meteorite did no damage.

19 17 hibern winter The hibernal winds did not reach the hibernating bear.

19 18 di twoThe dilemma was whether to study the dicotyledon or the diencephalon.

19 19 bath deep The bathymetry of the Pacific was easily studied with the bathyscaph.

19 20 cirr hair Barnacles and other cirripeds covered the marina’s pilings.

19 21 grav heavy The gravamen of the charges is that he left his post under fire.

19 22 solv loosen The solvent did not dissolve the old paint on the brush.

19 23ophthal eye The ophthalmologist treats the diseases of the eye.

19 24 oma tumor The exposure to carcinogens produced carcinomas in the workers.

19 25 rub red The red rubric at the beginning of the text was beautiful.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 20

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20 1 mela blackGreek

melanin, melanite, melancholy, Melanesia, melanoma, melanocyte

20 2 vice in place of Latin vice versa, vice president, vice consul, viceroy, vice-regent

20 3 foli leaf Latin folio, foliolate, bifoliolate, foliation, defoliate, portfolio, folium

20 4 atom vaporGreek atomic, atomizer, atomize, atomism, subatomic, diatomic

20 5 orb circle Latin orbit, exorbitant, orbital, orbicular, orbital decay, supraorbital

20 6 multi many Latin multifarious, multitudinous, multilateral, multiped, multiply

20 7 ign fire Latinignite, igneous, ignis fatuus, ignition, reignite, ignescent, ignitron

20 8 moll soft Latin mollify, emollient, mollusk, mollescent

20 9 lin line Latin linear, delineate, lineation, lineal, rectilinear, lineage

20 10 hemi halfGreek hemisphere, hemialgia, hemiplegia, hemipterous, hemicrania

20 11 oo eggGreek oophyte, oocyte, oology, oogenesis, oogonium, oophorectomy

20 12 grade step Latingradual, grading, retrograde, downgrade, gradualism,

degrading

20 13pneumo lung

Greek pneumogastric, pneumonia, pneumonectomy, pneumobacillus

20 14 radi ray Latin radiation, radian, radial, radiolarian, radiance, irradiate

20 15 oscu mouth Latin osculum, osculation, osculant, osculate

20 16 ob against Latin abloquy, obdurate, obsequious, oblique, obsolete, obstinate

20 17 vect carry Latin convection, vector, invective, vectorial

20 18 digit finger Latin prestidigitation, digital, digitations

20 19 gymno nakedGreek gymnasium, gymnastics, gymnosperm, gymnosophist

20 20 plasm formGreek cytoplasm, endoplasm, ectoplasm, plasma, plasmodium

20 21 narco sleepGreek narcotic, narcolepsy, narcotine, narcotism

20 22 vermi worm Latin vermin, vermicelli, vermicide, vermivorous

20 23 lign wood Latin lignite, lignify, ligneous, lignocellulose

20 24 dendr treeGreek

dendrology, dendroid, dedrochronology, dendrite, rhododendron

20 25 lachry tear Latin lachrymose, lachrymatory, lachrymalThe Word Within the Word Sentences 20

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20 1 mela black The gloomy soul was unable to overcome her melancholy.

20 2 vice in place of The vice president greeted the vice consul and vice versa.

20 3 foli leaf Agent Orange was a toxic defoliant used in the Vietnam War.

20 4 atom vapor The atomizer was filled with a wonderful perfume.

20 5 orb circle Orbicular leaves are circular and flat.

20 6 multi many Her multifarious nefarious deeds landed her in prison.

20 7 ign fire The ignis fatuus seemed to ignite and hover over the swamp.

20 8 moll soft We could do nothing to mollify the man’s anger.

20 9 lin line Quickly delineate your proposal.

20 10 hemi half Hemiplegia is paralysis of one side of the body.

20 11 oo egg The obsessed oologist painted his house robin’s-egg blue

20 12 grade step We gradually became aware of the ship’s retrograde motion.

20 13pneumo lung The pneumococcus bacteria gave him pneumonia.

20 14 radi ray Skeletons of the microscopic radiolarians show radial symmetry.

20 15 oscu mouth The sponge expels water through its osculum.

20 16 ob against The lawyer objected to the obvious lie told by the defendant.

20 17 vect carry The convection current distributed the heat of the flames.

20 18 digit finger Houdini accomplished feats of prestidigitation.

20 19 gymno naked The gymnasium is the perfect place for gymnastics.

20 20 plasm form An amoeba’s cytoplasm includes endoplasm and ectoplasm.

20 21 narco sleep The nodding man was a narcotics addict but a victim of narcolepsy.

20 22 vermi worm Vermin had gotten into the box of vermicelli.

20 23 lign wood Lignocellulose strengthens woody cells in plants.

20 24 dendr treeThe rhododendron fragments were useful to the dendrochronologist.

20 25 lachry tear The cadet’s lachrymose pleadings did not move the drill instructor.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 21

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21 1 equivocate to hedge The equivocating politician praised both groups.

21 2 superfluous unnecessary A superfluous comment is a waste of time.

21 3 bilateral two-sided The two nations formed a bilateral agreement.

21 4 unilateral one-sided The U.S. made a unilateral withdrawal.

21 5 circumspect cautious A circumspect reply is safer.

21 6commensurate of like measure A big job needs a commensurate reward.

21 7 malevolence evil intent The creature cast a malevolent glare.

21 8 neophyte beginner She is a neophyte in the art world.

21 9 misanthropist people-hater The grouchy misanthropist wouldn’t contribute.

21 10 bellicose warlike The bellicose tribe attacked without warning.

21 11anthropomorphic man-shaped They believe in an anthropomorphic god.

21 12 captious fault-finding The captious remarks were not sincere.

21 13 neologism new word Create a neologism, like televoracious.

21 14 malediction a curse The convict’s muttered malediction was inaudible.

21 15 incredulous not believing Her incredulous expression showed her feelings.

21 16 omniscient all-knowing You can’t keep secrets from an omniscient god.

21 17 monomaniaobsession with one thing It was a hobby that became a monomania.

21 18 specious false You have a convincing but still specious argument.

21 19 excoriate verbally flog His speech excoriated the opponent.

21 20 prototype first model We saw an early prototype of the Mustang.

21 21 xenophobia fear of foreigners It was a hostile, xenophobic country.

21 22 benediction blessing The Pope’s smiling benediction was televised.

21 23 amorphous shapeless A gray, amorphous mass was in the corner.

21 24preponderance bulk The preponderance of the evidence indicates guilt.

21 25magnanimous great-minded

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22 1 mollify make soft It can be difficult to mollify someone’s anger.

22 2 ichthyologist fish scientist Up splashed a water-logged ichthyologist.

22 3 polyglot multi-linguistShe is a brilliant polyglot who speaks seven languages.

22 4 diaphanous semitransparent Look through the diaphanous draperies.

22 5 somniferous bringing sleep The somniferous speech put him to sleep.

22 6 sinecure an easy, lucrative job He has a comfortable sinecure in his uncle’s firm.

22 7 soliloquy speech to oneself Hamlet’s famous soliloquy is the question.

22 8 adherent supporterThe adherents of a militaristic foreign policy want war.

22 9 abjure renounce To abjure one’s former beliefs is stressful.

22 10 caustic burning The caustic comments about her clothes hurt her.

22 11 confluence a flowing together The idea was formed by a confluence of other ideas.

22 12 depose topple from power He was deposed without violence.

22 13 egomania self-obsession The offensive egomaniac praised himself.

22 14 egregious blatant It was an egregious act of vandalism.

22 15 analgesic painkiller Take an extra-strength analgesic for the headache.

22 16 chiromancy palm reading Try to divine the future through chiromancy.

22 17 oligarchy government by a few The corrupt Greek oligarchy kept control.

22 18 intractable stubborn The bigot’s intractable opinions were unchangeable.

22 19 intransigent not compromising The intransigent true believers wouldn’t budge.

22 20 perfidious treacherous His perfidious cowardice made him infamous.

22 21 perspicuous brilliantly clear Her perspicuous essay won her the scholarship.

22 22 ingenuous innocent and naïve The ingenuous—but not ingenious—girl believed it.

22 23circumlocution talking in circles

He used a circumlocution to avoid answering the question.

22 24 gregarious sociable He has a friendly, gregarious personality.

22 25 discursive rambling It was an illogical, discursive speech.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 23

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23 1 egocentric self-centered The egocentric snob didn’t notice who he hurt.

23 2 tangible touchable A paycheck is one of the tangible benefits of a job.

23 3 demagogue corrupt politician The demagogue played on public prejudices.

23 4 preclude forclose Don’t preclude that option.

23 5 cryptologist code breaker British cryptologists cracked the German code.

23 6ethnocentrism

racial/cultural prejudice We deplore his narrow ethnocentrism.

23 7 pedagogue teacher A humorless pedant is a poor pedagogue.

23 8 recant retractGalileo was forced to recant his heliocentric statements.

23 9 revoke cancel Permission to travel has been revoked.

23 10 pugnacious combative The pugnacious bully got his comeuppance.

23 11 incisive sharp Her incisive questions cut deeply into the issue.

23 12 diatribe abusive criticismThe German leader delivered a diatribe against France.

23 13 anomaly abnormality There is an inexplicable anomaly in the data.

23 14 enumerate to list Please enumerate your reasons.

23 15circumscribed limited

You must choose among the circumscribed alternatives.

23 16 intercede mediate We are forced to intercede on behalf of the orphan.

23 17 disputatious argumentative The disputatious reporter irritated the official.

23 18 loquacious talkative The loquacious fellow wore their ears out.

23 19 abrogate annul We abrogate an agreement only out of dire necessity.

23 20 prescience foreknowledge A prescient vision came to him in a dream.

23 21 sacrosanct sacred He would not endanger his sacrosanct bowling night.

23 22 androgynousmasculine and feminine The androgynous rock star danced across the stage.

23 23 acronym initials-nameThe acronym NATO means N. Atlantic Treaty Organization.

23 24 congenital at birth The problem is a congenital defect.

23 25 cacophony bad noise The cacophonous roar of the crowd was deafening.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 24

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24 1 advocate speak for It is time to advocate a new policy.

24 2 ponderous weightyHe is crushed by the ponderous burden of the decision.

24 3 retribution revenge Expect a brutal retribution for what you have done.l

24 4 android robot The android’s metallic eye glistened redly.

24 5 infidel unbeliever The crusade against the infidels was unsuccessful.

24 6 resurgence rising again The resurgence of patriotism began slowly.

24 7 punctilious precise in conduct She liked his punctilious formal conduct.

24 8 condescend lower oneself His condescending attitude was infuriating.

24 9 collateral side by side The two collateral issues could not be separated.

24 10 irrevocable beyond recall The past is irrevocable and answers no call.

24 11 elucidate explain Please elucidate the matter for our curious guest.

24 12 epigram witty comment Benjamin Franklin’s epigrams amuse us still.

24 13 eccentricity oddnessThe genius’s eccentric personality began to moderate.

24 14 cognizant awarePlease be cognizant of the laws regulating investments.

24 15 stringent bindingThe stringent regulations seemed excessively severe.

24 16 anthropoid manlikeThe anthropoid apes have familiar facial expressions.

24 17 diffident shy Her diffident glance caught his eye.

24 18pandemonium demonic clamor Sheer pandemonium erupted on the playground.

24 19 urbane sophisticated The diplomat’s urbane manners set the tone.

24 20 tractable docile The tractable little boy was a pleasure to teach.

24 21 supersede replace This directive supersedes all previous directives.

24 22 temporize delay Begin without temporizing, if you please.

24 23somnambulist sleepwalker

Lady Macbeth’s famous somnambulism is unforgettable.

24 24 sanguinary bloody We still mourn the sanguinary battles of the war.

24 25 inanimate lifeless The inanimate stones tell no tales.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 25

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25 1 introspective inward looking The quiet boy is an introspective loner.

25 2 intervene come between We should not intervene in their dispute.

25 3 syndrome complex of symptoms Down’s syndrome has some well-known symptoms.

25 4 subordinate lower He resented his subordinate rank in the military.

25 5 dissonant inharmonious A dissonant clamor arose in the streets.

25 6 belligerent warring The belligerent nations refused to negotiate.

25 7 credible believable It takes money to become a credible candidate.

25 8 impending overhanging “The shadow of impending doom” is a trite phrase.

25 9 polyphonic multi-melodic Bach’s polyphonic concertos are beautiful.

25 10 exculpate free from blame He wished to be completely exculpated.

25 11 euphemism pleasant name “Rest room” is a euphemism.

25 12 benefactor helper Who was the anonymous benefactor to little Pip?

25 13 megalomaniadelusions of greatness A Napoleon complex is a form of megalomania.

25 14 magnate powerful person The oil magnates in Saudi Arabia control billions.

25 15 vivacious lively Her vivacious personality cheered us all.

25 16 heliotropic sun-following The heliotropic vines clogged the window.

25 17amour-propre self-love There is no lack of amour-propre in her!

25 18 octogenarian an eighty-year-old The spry octogenarian won the race.

25 19 cognoscenti those who know This wine is preferred by the cognoscenti.

25 20 surfeit excess He consumed a painful surfeit of food and drink.

25 21 primatemonkeys/apes/humans Were the higher primates made first?

25 22 pellucid crystal clearPellucid waters and pellucid prose are equally beautiful.

25 23 circumvent get around It is unwise to circumvent the rules in prison.

25 24 hemiplegia paralysis on one side We helped the victim of hemiplegia.

25 25 narcolepsy attacks of sleep She suffered uncontrollable attacks of narcolepsy.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 26

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26 1 delineate to outline He will quickly delineate the options.

26 2 emollient softener A bottle of creamy emollient is for the skin.

26 3 retrograde backwardThe planet seems to move in a retrograde motion.

26 4 melancholy dark sadnessSome people feel a black melancholy on rainy days.

26 5 intracranial within the skullIntracranial surgery will not exorcise her demons.

26 6cardiovascular of the heart and vessels You need cardiovascular exercise.

26 7 epiphany revelationThe epiphany was a sudden appearance of insight.

26 8 histology study of living tissues The classic histology textbook was out of print.

26 9 perihelionorbital point nearest the sun The planet reached perihelion.

26 10 inherent built-inAmericans possess an inherent right to free speech.

26 11 plutocracygovernment of the wealthy Is the nation controlled by plutocrats?

26 12 sine qua non essential element Money was the sine qua non for acceptance.

26 13 corpulent full-bodied His corpulence was caused by his gluttony.

26 14 dichotomy two-part division The right/wrong dichotomy seemed simplistic.

26 15 pathological diseased The fascist dictator was a pathological liar.

26 16 cryptic having hidden meaning We found a cryptic inscription on the stone.

26 17 isosceles having two equal sides He drew an isosceles trapezoid on the board.

26 18 pathogen disease-causer The team’s careful search located the pathogen.

26 19 vociferous loudly-voiced His vociferous protests could be heard for blocks.

26 20 rectify correct Please take steps to rectify the situation.

26 21sanctimonious affectedly holy His sanctimonious lectures were hypocritical.

26 22 tortuous twisting The tortuous mountain highway wound steeply up.

26 23 rectilinear right-angled Do you like the building’s rectilinear architecture?

26 24metamorphosis change of shape The insect’s metamorphosis was miraculous.

26 25 petroglyph rock carving The prehistoric petroglyph was high on the wall.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 27

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27 1 chronic lasting His chronic illness dragged on for years.

27 2 hyperbole overstatement His colorful hyperbole livened his conversation.

27 3 sonorous full-sounding Dr. King’s sonorous voice echoed over the crowd.

27 4 germane related Her germane comments really hit the mark.

27 5 convivial jovial, festive His convivial friends loved to celebrate.

27 6 cognomen nickname His cognomen is “Sterno.”

27 7 anarchistone against government The anarchist passed out leaflets to passersby.

27 8animadversion criticism

Your animadversions on his behavior are superfluous.

27 9pusillanimous small-minded The deliberate snub was a low, pusillanimous act.

27 10 subterfuge evasive dodgeThe mayor ducked a question with a clever subterfuge.

27 11 saturnine gloomy and remote Her saturnine personality won her few friends.

27 12 luminary enlightening person We met the amiable luminary, Carl Sagan.

27 13 exorbitant unreasonable Their exorbitant prices are in an orbit of their own.

27 14 expatriate banishThey were forcefully expatriated from the fatherland.

27 15 filigree lacy designThe delicate filigree around the diamond was beautiful.

27 16 eulogy words of praiseThe reverend delivered a moving eulogy at the funeral.

27 17 sedentary sitting Flagpole sitting is a highly sedentary occupation.

27 18 euphoria joy Their love brought them a blissful euphoria.

27 19 bonhomie good-naturedness He was a popular fellow of appealing bonhomie.

27 20 bona fide good faith The company will make a bone fide offer.

27 21 bon vivant indulger in luxury The wealthy bon vivant lived the good life.

27 22 mutable changeable The mutable laws of high fashion can’t be predicted.

27 23 impute attribute discredit It is unnecessary to impute evil motives to opponents.

27 24 status quo the present state It can be dangerous to disrupt the status quo.

27 25 paradigm model The incident offers an instructive paradigm for us.The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 28

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28 1 schism division The debate created a schism in the Democratic party.

28 2 bootless useless His bootless effort to win acceptance was pathetic.

28 3 rubicund red Her rubicund cheeks matched her rosy outlook.

28 4 apotheosis raising to god status the media created the champ’s apotheosis.

28 5 precursor forerunnerThe rumblings were the precursor of what was to come.

28 6 transpose switch Dyslexics sometimes transpose letters in a word.

28 7 invective bitter denunciation She endured her opponent’s scathing invective.

28 8prestidigitation sleight of hand Presto! The magician’s prestidigitation was fun.

28 9 cosmology study of the universe The origin of atoms is a cosmological question.

28 10 effusion outpouring His effusion of joyful greetings made us wince.

28 11 anthology literary collectionThe anthology contains the flowers of modern poetry.

28 12 posthumous after death It was bittersweet to present a posthumous award.

28 13 euphony beautiful sound He loved the euphony of the wind in the trees.

28 14 refractory stubborn The refractory child broke and rebroke the rules.

28 15 platitude flat trite remark We need fresh ideas, not hollow platitudes.

28 16 acrophobia fear of heights He began to feel acrophobia in elevators.

28 17 agoraphobia fear of openness Some visitors feel agoraphobia in Red Square.

28 18 veracity truthfulness Slowly, we began to question her veracity.

28 19verisimilitude similarity to truth Notice the fable’s eerie verisimilitude.

28 20 idiosyncrasy peculiarity We even loved his many idiosyncrasies.

28 21 alumni graduates The college alumni wrote to the missing alumnus.

28 22 casus belli cause for war The government chose to regard the act as casus belli.

28 23 interregnum time between rulers The nation enjoyed a peaceful interregnum.

28 24 infraction breaking It was an unintentional infraction of the rules.

28 25 condign worthyHe will receive a condign punishment for his offense.


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29 1 colloquy conversation They had a private colloquy in the corner.

29 2 viable able to live Is the fetus mature enough to be viable?

29 3 synopsis summary Here is a brief synopsis of the course.

29 4 terra firma solid ground The Argonauts longed to stand on terra firma at last.

29 5 sanction authorize We cannot sanction the use of our name.

29 6 Russophobe one who fears Russia The editor was an unapologetic Russophobe.

29 7 prognosis medical forecast The doctor presented a prognosis of the disease.

29 8 polychrome many-colored We purchased a large polychrome sculpture.

29 9 philanthropy love of mankind Her deeds of philanthropy were legendary.

29 10 perspicacity insight Everyone admired the perspicacity of her mind.

29 11 mobocracy mob rule The text showed the mobocracy of the revolution.

29 12 gerontocracygovernment of the old The Soviet gerontocracy is losing control.

29 13magniloquence great eloquence His magniloquent oratory was impressive.

29 14 kleptomaniac pathological thief The police tried to arrest a kleptomaniac.

29 15 joie de vivre joy of living Her joie de vivre was inspiring.

29 16in loco parentis in place of parents The school must act in loco parentis.

29 17 mundane worldlyThe thinker was reluctant to deal with mundane matters.

29 18 synthesis combination This product represents a synthesis of many ideas.

29 19 unequivocal direct He gave a refreshing, unequivocal answer.

29 20 nihilism belief in nothing the icy nihilism of his mind could be unnerving.

29 21 audiophile stereo buff He reads a magazine for audiophiles.

29 22 entomology insect zoology The oft-bitten entomologist finally caught the beetle.

29 23 omnifarious of all kinds His omnifarious exploits earned him fame.

29 24 invidious causing envy He paid one of them an invidious compliment.

29 25 deductionreasoning from principles Deductive reasoning is idealistic.


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30 1 induction factual reasoning Science uses a process of induction.

30 2 hagiocracy government of saints The Iranian hagiocracy banned swimsuits.

30 3 diction word choiceThe pedant confined himself to a scholarly Latin diction.

30 4 disconsolate inconsolable The disconsolate widower missed his best friend.

30 5 disingenuous insincereHis disingenuous offers of assistance fooled the ingénue.

30 6 fractious unrulyThe fractious, dissatisfied mob clamored for vengeance.

30 7 nondescript of no category The beggar wore a nondescript garment.

30 8 prolific productive The prolific writer wrote seven books in two years.

30 9 chronicle a history We read the chronicle of the brave knight-errant.

30 10 primeval of the first ages Coal is the remains of a primeval forest.

30 11 panegyric elaborate eulogyHis speech was a panegyric on her engineering talent.

30 12 fidelity faithfulness He required the fierce fidelity of his lieutenants.

30 13magnum opus great work Read Dante’s magnum opus, the Divinia Comedia.

30 14 antediluvian from before the Flood He loved his grandfather’s antediluvian ideas.

30 15 comport behaveLeadership requires one to comport oneself with dignity.

30 16 insurgence uprisingThe insurgence was as soon defeated as it was begun.

30 17 expeditiously rapidlyWe need to process a customer’s request expeditiously.

30 18 renovate restore It would be expensive to renovate the apartments.

30 19 carnage butchery They viewed the sickening carnage on the battlefield.

30 20 decadent downfallenThe decadent, luxurious century saw no greatness in art.

30 21 supercilious scornfulHis arrogant, supercilious manner offended everyone.

30 22 inexorable inescapable Her inexorable fate followed her everywhere.

30 23 emissary messenger They greeted an emissary from the Queen.

30 24 improvident without foresight The improvident spendthrift went broke.

30 25 moribund dying The moribund corporation fired half its work force.

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