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6008434099ascribe (v):attribute something to (a cause). Root: scribe- to write0
5052809492analgesic (adj.)(chiefly of a drug) acting to relieve pain.1
5052809493eulogy (n)a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.2
5052809494perpetrate (v)carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral act).3
5052809495predominant (adj)be the strongest or main element; be greater in number or amount.4
5052809496amiable (adj)having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.5
5052809497credence (n)belief in or acceptance of something as true.6
5052809498catharsis (n)the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions (purging, releasing).7
5052809499negate (v)nullify; make ineffective.8
5052809500rectify (v).put (something) right; correct.9
5052809501voracious (adj)wanting or devouring great quantities of food.10
5052809502abdicate (v)(of a monarch) renounce one's throne. Prefix:ab-away from Root:dict-say,speak Suffix:ate-cause to be11
5052809503cataclysm (n)a downward sweep of water; flood; disaster. Prefix: Root:cata-down, with Suffix: Examples: catalogue, category, catheter12
5052809504eclectic (adj)deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources Prefix:ec-out of, outside Root:lect-choose, gather, select, read Suffix:ic- generic Examples: eligible, collect, legible13
5052809505incant (v)chant or intone. Prefix: Root:in-on near Suffix:14
5052809506discern (v)perceive or recognize (something). Prefix:dis-not Root:cern- separate Suffix:15
5052809507affluence (n)the state of having a great deal of money. Prefix:a-not,without Root:flu-flow Suffix: Fluid,16
5052809508ingratiate (v)bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them. Prefix:in-on, near Root: Suffix:ate17
5052809509eradicate (v)to root out; annihilate. Prefix: Root:radic-root Suffix: ate: cause Examples Radical18
5052809510vociferous (adj)(especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Prefix: voc-call Root:fer-bear, carry Suffix:ous- qualities of Examples: Vocals, vocational19
5052809511tenacious (adj)clinging or adhering closely. Prefix: Root:ten-hold Suffix:ous- qualities of Tenants, tend, tendency20
5160956084equivocate (v):intentionally go back and forth between two choices to avoid committing oneself (i.e., "talk out of both sides of the mouth"). Root: equ: equal, even Root: Voc: voice, call, summon Suffix: ate: cause (Example:21
5160956085vivify (v):enliven or animate. Prefix: Root: viv: life, live Suffix: (Example: vivid, visuals, video)22
5160956086perturb (v):perturb (v): make (someone) anxious or unsettled. Root: per: through, thoroughly Suffix: Example:23
5160956087attrition (n):the action or process of gradually reducing strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure. Prefix: a: not, without Root: trit: rub, wear down Suffix: (Examples: attribute, attention, trite)24
5160956088philander (v):(of a man) readily or frequently enter into casual sexual relationships. Root: phil: love, fondness Suffix: andro: male (Example: androgynous, android, philanthropy)25
5160956089expurgate (v):remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a book or account). Prefix: ex: outside, external, away. Root: purg: clear of guilt, expose of unwanted Suffix: (Example: expunged, purge, purgatory)26
5160956090judicious (adj):having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense. Root: kid: right, law. Suffix: (Example: judicial, judges, )27
5160956091aggregate (v):to collect; unite. Root: ref: rule guide, proper, straight Suffix: Example: regular, regulate, regularly)28
5160956092tangible (adj):perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real. Root: Suffix: Example: tangle,29
5160956093dispirit (v):cause someone to lose enthusiasm or hope. Prefix: di: separation Root: spir: to breath, spirit Suffix: Example: distant, die, spiritual.30
5357288458Incarnate (adj)Embodied flesh, human form Root: carn: flesh Suffix: Example: carnal, carnivore, carnivorous31
5357327262veritable (adj):true or real. Root: verit- true Suffix: Example:veracious, verdict, verify32
5357328867auxiliary (adj):additional; supplementary; reserve. Root: Aux- to increase, create Suffix: Example:author, augment33
5357328868doctrine (n):a belief or set of beliefs held by a church, political party, or other group. Root: doc- to teach Suffix: Example: doctor, orthodox34
5357328869cogent (adj):(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. Root: cog- to think root: Example: cognitive, cognition35
5357328870misanthrope (n):a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. Root: anthrop- man kind prefix: mis- hate Example:36
5357328871lucent (adj):glowing with or giving off light. Root: lue- light shine Suffix: Example: illuminate, luminary37
5357330997incessant (adj):non-stop; constant. prefix: in- not Root: cess- yeild, go Suffix: Example: cede, necessary,38
5357330998loquacious (adj):tending to talk a great deal; talkative. Root: loqua- speak, speech Suffix: Example: eloquent,39
5357330999gregarious (adj):(of a person) fond of company; sociable. Root: greg- society, group Suffix: Example: aggregate40
5407168023devoiddevoid of) entirely lacking or free from. Prefix: de- without Root: void-41
5407168024xenophobiaintense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries.42
5407168025salutary(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) Root: salu- safely Examples: salutations Salute43
5407168026colludecome to a secret understanding for a harmful purpose; conspire. Prefix: coll- to stick together Root: deprive from Examples: Decay Debunk Deplane44
5407168027atrophyto waste away from lack of use stratum (n): a level of society made up of people of the same position Prefix: a- without Root: troph- change or truth Examples: trophy Entropy Trope45
5407168028apathylack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Prefix: a without Root: path- emotion Examples: sympathetic Empathy46
5407168029precipitateto happen unexpectedly (typically something that is bad or undesirable) Prefix: pre before Root cipit- head Example incipit Accipiters47
5407168030mediocreof only moderate quality; not very good. Prefix: medi- in the middle Examples: Median Media48
5407168031transpireoccur; happen Prefix: trans: change Root: spire- breath Example: conspire Aspire Expire49
5443329007Stratum50
5623669580SynchronousExisting or occurring at the same time Root: Chron-time Syn- same Chronicle, chronological, chronology.51
5623669581DiffidentModest or shy Root: fid- faith/trust Examples: fidelity, infidelity, diffident52
5623669582OdiousExtremely unpleasant, repulsive Root: od- smell Examples: Oder, odorous53
5623669583CollateIn proper order Root: coll- to give, together Examples: collage, colloquial, collision54
5623669584EquateConsider one thing to be the same as the other. Root: equ- even Examples: adequate, equivalent, equilateral55
5623669585IdeologyA system of ideas and ideals, especially ones that form the basis of economical or political theory and policy Root: ideo- idea, philosophy56
5623669586CausalRelating to, acting as a cause Caus to cause accuse,cause57
5623669587MaladyDisease or ailment Mal bad Malnutrition, malevolent,58
5623669588JettisonTo throw or drop something from an aircraft or ship Jet- to throw Eject, inject59
5623669589CongenitalDisease or a notability present from birth Gen- birth Con together Genetic gender60
5801866326chronicle (n)a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation Root: chron- time Example: chronic, chronology chronicles61
5801866327locution (n):a person's style of speech Locut- speech Examples: locusts local, located62
5801866328inquest (n)a judicial inquiry to find out the facts relating to an incident, such as death. In into Quest- seek ask Examples: Question quest, quiz63
5801866329distend (v):swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside. Dis- deprive of away Tend- stretch Examples: tended, extend, tenant64
5801866330autonomy (n):freedom from external controlor influence; independence Auto- self Nom- law Examples: automatically, autograph, autonomous65
5801866331ambiguous (adj):(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning Ambi- both ous- relating to Examples: ambidextrous, ambition, ambit66
5801866332cede (v):give up (power or territory) Cede-go, yield, move Examples: secede, concedes, intercede67
5801866333demagogue (n):a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument. Prefix: dem-people Root: agogue: to lead Examples: demands, demarcation, demonstrated68
5807732121fidelity (n):faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continued loyalty and support. Root:Fide- faith trust Examples: confide, fide, provide69
5807732122acquiesce (v):to give in; agree Root: quies- rest Examples: conquistador, quietly, quiescent.70
6008418219acumen (n):ability to make good judgments and quick decisions. Root:acumen- point, sting71
6008420560parity (n):the state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay. Root:par-equal72
6008422171amble (v):walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace. Root: ambul- walk73
6008425903purge (v):rid (someone) of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition, typically giving a sense of cathartic release. Root: purg- clear of guilt, get rid of unwanted74
6008430896salubrious (adj):health-giving; healthy. Root: salu- safe/ healthy75
6008433495tenet (n):a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy. Root:ten-hold76
6008438116eloquent (adj):fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing Root: loqu-talk, speak77
6008442262recur (v):occur again, periodically or repeatedly. Root: re-back, again cur-run78
6008446320holistic (adj):characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and understood only by reference to the whole. Root: hol- whole79
6359311691luminary (n):a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere. Root: lumin light, to shine Examples: luminous, aluminate, luminaries80
6359311693misandry (n):dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against men. Root: mis: worse, badly. Root: andry: man, human kind. examples:81
6417765267edict (n):an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. root: dict: say, speech, word. examples:82
6417765268epitome (n):a person or thing that is the perfect example of a particular quality or type. root: epi: over, above, around examples:83
6417765269dogma (n):a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true. root: dog: to teach, learning examples: dog,84
6417765270plethora (n):a large or excessive amount of (something). root: plet: to fill, full examples:85
6417765271volition (n):the faculty or power of using one's will. root: vol: will, desire, wish examples:86
6417765272tenable (adj):capable of being held, maintained, or defended. root: ten: to hold examples:87
6417765273antechamber (n):a small room leading to a main one. root: ante: before, prior, in front of examples:88
6417765274renege (v):go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract. root: neg: deny examples: negative,89
6417765275beneficent (adj):performing acts of kindness and charity. root: bene: good examples:90
6417765276augment (v):make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. root: aug: increase, create examples:91
6417765277philanthropy (n):the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. root: phil: to love, fondness for root: anthrop: man, human kind examples:92
6417765278treatise (n):a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject. root: treat: draw, extend, attract examples:93
6417765279tribulation (n):a trying experience. root: trib: rub, wear down examples:94
6417825989Infidela person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own. Root: fidel: faith, trust Examples; insecure, fidelity, infidelity.95
6417765280sophomoric (adj):pretentious or juvenile, foolish or immature root: soph: wisdom root: mor: death examples:96
6417765281circumscribe (v):restrict (something) within limits. root: circum: around examples:97
6359311692colloquy (n):(formal) a conversation. Root: coll: glue, stick together Examples: collect, college, colony.98
6417765282trite (adj):(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness. root: trite: rub, wear down.99

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