Serial Prefix, Suffix, Meaning Words with meaning

No. Root(stem) word

Epidermis- The outer layer of the skin
Pachyderm- Quadruped (having four foot) mammal
1 Derm Skin who are thick-skinned
Dermatology- The study of skin and its disorder
Fidelity- Faithfulness
2 Fid Belief, Infidel- Nonbeliever, heathen (not acknowledging
Faith the God)
Confidence- Assurance/belief
Monogamy- Marriage to one person
Bigamy- Marriage to two people at the same time
3 Gam Marriage Polygamy- having many wives and husbands at the
same time
4. Fug Flee Fugitive- Someone who flees
Refuge- Shelter, home for people who are fleeing
from war or any kinds of disasters.
5. Fin End, Confine- Keep within Limits
Limit Finite- Having definite limits
Anthropic- Relating to mankind
Anthropology- The study or science of mankind or
human
6. Anthro Human, Misanthrope- Someone who dislikes mankind or
Mankind human in general
Philanthropist- One who does anything for the
well-being of mankind (lover of mankind)
7. Breve Short, Brevity- briefness
brief Abbreviate- shorten
Breviloquent- one who likes brief speech
8. Compl To fill Complete- filled out
Complement- that which complete something
Comply- Fulfill
9. Cord Heart Accord- Agreement (from the heart)
Cordial- Friendly
Discord- Lack of harmony (disagreement of heart)
10. Belli War Bellicose- one who wants to fight or create a war
Belligerent- one who is inclined to wage war
Rebellious- resisting authority ( resisting the usual
norm by a motive of waging war)
11. Corp Body Incorporate- Organize into a body
Corporeal- Pertaining to the body (fleshly)
Corpse- Dead body
12. Am Love Amorous- Loving (especially sexually)
Amity- Friendship
Amicable- Friendly

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13. Ann, Enn Year Annuity- Yearly remittance
Biennial- every two years
Perennial- Present in all years (persisting for
several years)
14. Ultra Beyond Ultramodern- Excessively modern
Ultracritical- exceedingly critical
15. Spec, Spect To Spectator- Observer
look at Aspect- Appearance
Circumspect- Cautious ( who looks around before
or during doing anything)
16. Tract Drag, pull Distract- Pull someone’s attention away
Intractable- Stubborn (someone who is unable to
be dragged)
Attraction- Pulling or drawing quality
17. Ten, tent To hold Tenable- Able to be held ( opposite: untenable)
Tenure- Holding of office
Retention- Holding something
Retentive- Holding or having a good memory
18. Sed, sess To sit Sedentary- Inactive( sitting)
Session- Meeting (sit together)
19. Pac Peace Pacify- Make peaceful
Pacific- Peaceful
Pacifist- Person opposed to war
20. Phil Love Anglophile- Lover of everything
Philanderer- one involved in brief love affairs
21. Jur, jurat To swear Perjure- To swear or testify falsely
Jury- Group of people sworn to seek truth
Adjuration- An earnest or solemn appeal or urging
to something.
22. Liber Free Liberation- The fact of setting free
Liberal- Generous (giving freely)
23. Loqu, locut To talk Soliloquy- Speech by one individual
Loquacious- Talkative
Elocution- Speech
24. Leg Law Legislature: Law-making body
Legitimate: Lawful
Legal: Lawful
25. Dynam Power, Dynamic- Powerful
strength Dynamite- Powerful Explosive
Dynamo- Engine making electrical power
26. De Down, Debase- Lower in value
away Decadence- lower in moral qualities
Decant- Pour out ( lowering in quantity by pouring
out)

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27. Peri Around, Perimeter- Outer boundary
Near Periphery- The outside boundary or surface of
anything
Periphrases- using more words than necessary
( using words which are around the actual words)
28. Se Away, Secede- withdraw from an organization
aside Seclude- Keep away from others
Seduce- lure or entice away from duties or
principles
29. Poly Many Polygamist- person with several spouses
Polyglot- speaking several languages
30. Dys Faulty, Dyslexia- Faulty ability to read
bad Dyspepsia- a faulty digestive function or
indigestion
31. Agri, agrari Field Agrarian- one who works in the field
Agriculture- cultivation of fields
Peregrination- Wandering (through fields)
32. Alt High Altitude- height
Altimeter- instrument for measuring height
33. cid, cis To cut, Incision- a cut (used in surgery mostly)
To kill Homicide- killing a person
Fratricide- killing a brother
34. Cent One Century- one hundred years
hundred Centennial- hundredth anniversary
Centipede- Many-footed, wingless animal
35. Arch Ruler, Archaeology- study of antiquities(study of first
First things)
Monarch- sole ruler
Anarchy- lack of ruler/government
36. Civi Citizen Civilization- society of citizens, culture
Civilian- member of community
Civil- courteous
37. Fall, fals To Fallacious- misleading
deceive Fallible- prone to be deceived
Infallible- perfect, not prone to be deceived
Falsify- lie
38. Mal Bad Malevolent- wishing evil
Malediction- curse
Malefactor- evil-doer
39. Nav Ship Navigate- sail a ship
Circumnavigate- sail around the world
Naval- anything related to ships or pertaining to
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40. Psych Mind Psychology- study of mind
Psychosis- mental disorder
Psychopath- mentally ill person

41. Via Way Deviation- departure from the way

Viaduct- roadway (arched)
42. Urb City Urban- pertaining to a city
Urbane- polished, sophisticated (pertaining to a city
dweller)
Suburban- outside of a city
43. Nomen Name Nomenclature- Act of naming, terminology
Nominal- in name only ( as opposed to actual)
Cognomen- Surname, distinguishing nickname
44. Mit, miss To send Missile- Capable of being sent away
Dismiss- send away
Transmit- send across
45. Ac, acr Sharp Acrimonious- bitter, caustic
Acerbity- bitterness of temper
Acidulate- to make somewhat acid or sour
46. Sub, suc, suf, sug, Under, Subway- underground road
sup, sus less Subjugate- bring under control
Succumb- yield, cause to resist
Suffuse- a thing or substance spread through so that
something is under that thing or substance
Suggest- hint, meaning less than actual meaning
Suppress- put down by force
Suspend- delay
47. Intra, intro Within Intramural- within a school
Introvert- person who turns within himself
48. Neo New Neologism- newly coined word
Neophyte- beginner, novice
49. Pre Before Preamble- introductory statement
Premonition- an early warning about a future event
50. Micro Small Microcosm- miniature universe
Microbe- minute organism
Microscopic- extremely small
51. Ambi Both Ambidextrous- skilled with both hands.
Ambiguous- of double meaning.
Ambivalent- having two conflicting emotions.
52. Circum Around Circumnavigate- sail around (the globe).
Circumspect- cautious (looking around).
Circumscribe- limit (Place a circle around).
53. Inter Between, Intervene- come between.
among International- between nations.
Interjection- a statement thrown in.

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54. Multi Many Multifarious- having many parts.
Multitudinous- numerous.
55. Olig Few Oligarchy- government by a few.

56. Semi Half, Semiannual- every six months.

partly Semiconscious- partly conscious.
57. Mis Hatred Misanthrope- person who hates mankind.
Misogynist- woman-hater
58. Di Two Dichotomy-division into two parts
Dilemma- choice between two alternatives
59. Bi two Bicamarel- composed of two houses(congress)
Biennial- evry two hours
Bicycle- two whelled vehicle
60. Para beyond, Parallel- similar
related Paraphrase- restate, translate
61. Retro backward Retrospect- looking back
Retroactive- effective as of a past date
62. Demi partly, Demigod- partly divine being
half
63. Non not Noncommital- undecided
Non entity- person of no importance
64. Re again, Reiterate- repeat
back Reimburse-to give back the amount of money that
someone has spent
65. Hypo Beneath, Hypoglycemia- low blood sugar
lower
66. Un Not Unfeigned- not pretended, real
Unkempt- not combed
Unwitting- not knowing, unintentional
67. Contra, contro Against Contravene- conflict with
Controversy- dispute
68. Ab, abs From Abduct- lead way, kidnap
Abjure- renounce
Abject- degraded, cast down
69. Ex, e Out Expel- drive out
Extirpate- root out
Eject- throw out
70. With Away, Withhold- hold back, keep
against Withstand- stand up against, resist
71. Post After Postpone- delay
Posterity- generations that follow
Posthumous- after death
72. Tele Far Telemetry- measurement from a distance
Telegraphic- communicated at a distance

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73. Dia Across Diagonal- across a figure
Diameter- distance across a circle
Diagram- outline drawing
74. Prim First Primordial- existing at the dawn of time
Primogeniture- state of being the firstborn
75. Hyper Above, Hyperbole- exaggeration
excessivel Hyperventilate- breathe at an excessive rate
y
76. Proto First Prototype- first of its kind
77. Mis Bad, Misdemeanor- minor crime
improper Mischance- unfortunate accident
Misnomer- wrong name
78. Super, sur Over, Supernatural- above natural things
above Supervise- oversee
Surtax- additional tax
79. Mega Great, Megalomania- delusions of grandeur
million Megaton- explosive force of a million ton TNT
80. Pro In favor Propulsive- driving forward
of, Proponent- supporter
forward
81. Arch Chief, Archetype- original
first Archbishop- chief bishop
Archaeology- study of first/ancient time
82. In, il, im, ir Not Inefficient- not efficient
Inarticulate- not clear
Illegible- not readable
Impeccable- not capable of sinning, flawless
Irrevocable- not able to be called back
83. Pan All, every Panacea- cure all
Panorama- unobstructed view in all directions
84. Syn, sym, syl, sys With, Synchronize- time together
together Synthesize- combine together
Sympathize- pity
Syllogism- explanation of how ideas relate
85. Vice In place Vicarious- acting as a substitute
of Viceroy- governor acting in place of a king
86. Meta Involving Metamorphosis- change of form
change
87. Pseudo False Pseudonym-pen name
88. Uni One Unison- oneness of pitch
Unicycle- one wheeled vehicle
89. In, it, im, ir In, on, Invite- call in
upon Illustration- something that makes clear
Impression- effect upon mind/ feelings
Irradiate- shine upon

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90. An, a Without Anarchy- lack of government
Anemia- lack of blood
Amoral- without moral senses
Discord- lack of harmony
91. Dis, dif, Not, apart Differ- disagree
Disparity- condition of inequality
92. Anti Against, Antipathy- hatred
opposite Antiseptic- against infection
Antithetical- exactly opposite
93. Per Through, Permeable- allowing passage through
completel Pervade- spread throughout
y
94. Mono One Monarchy- government by one ruler
Monotheism- belief in one god
95. Extra, extro Beyond, Extracurricular- beyond the curriculum
outside Extraterritorial- beyond a nations bounds
Extrovert- interested chiefly in external objects and
actions
96. Under Below Undergrid- Strengthen underneath
Underling- someone inferior
97. Ob, oc, of, op Against Obloquy- infamy, disgrace
Obtrude- push into prominence
Occlude- close, block out
Offend- insult
Opponent- someone who struggles against, foe
98. Macro `large, Macrobiotic- tending to prolonged life
long Macrocosm- the great world
99. Com, co, col, con, With, Combine- merge with
cor together Commerce- trade with
Communicate- correspond with
Coeditor-joint editor
Collateral- sub ordinate
Conference- meeting
Corroborate- confirm
100. Ad, ac, af, ag, an, To, Adit- entrance
ap, ar, as, at forward Adjure- request earnestly
Admit- allow entrance
Accord- agreement, harmony
Affliction- distress
Aggregation- collection
Annexation- add to
Apparition- ghost
Arraignment- indictment
Assumption- arrogance, the taking for granted
Attendance- presence, the persons present

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101. Be Over, Bedaub- smear over
thoroughl Befuddle- confuse thoroughly
y Beguile- deceive, charm thoroughly
102. Trans Across Transport- carry across
Transpose- reverse, move across
103. Ante Before Antecedent- preceding event or word
Antediluvian- ancient ( before the flood)
Ante nuptial- before the wedding
104. Cata Down Catastrophe- disaster
Cataract- waterfall
Catapult- hurl, throw down
105. Aev, ev Age, era Primeval- of the first age
Coeval- of the same age or era
Medieval- of the middle ages
106. Apt Fit Aptitude- skill
Adapt- make suitable or fit
107. Alter Other Altruistic- unselfish
Alter ego- a second half
108. Cred, credit To believe Incredulous- not believing
Credulity- gullibility
Credence- belief
109. Cit, citat To call, to Incite- stir up, start up
start Excite- stir up
Recitation- a recalling
110. Cad, cas To fall Decadent- deteriorating
Cadence- intonation, musical movement
Cascade- waterfall
111. Aster Star Astronomy- study of stars
Asterisk- star like type character (*)
Disaster- catastrophe
112. Di, diurn Day Diary- a daily record of activities
Diurnal- pertaining to daytime
113. Carn Flesh Carnivorous- flesh eating
Carnage- destruction of life
Carnal- fleshly
114. Auto Self Autocracy- rule by one person
Automobile- vehicle that moves by itself
Autobiography- story of one’s own life
115. Fus Pour Effusive- gushing
Diffuse- widespread
116. Ego I Egoist- person who is self-interested
Egotist- selfish person
Egocentric- revolving about self

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117. Bio Life Biography- writing about a person’s life
Biology- study of living things
Biochemist- student of the chemistry of living
things
118. Ali Another Alias- assumed name
Alienate- estrange
119. Fort Luck, Fortuitous- accidental, occurring by chance
chance Fortunate- lucky
120. Leg, lect, lig To Election- choice
choose, to Legible- able to read
read Eligible- able to be selected
121. Mon, monit To warn Admonish- warn
Premonition- foreboding
Monitor- watcher
122. Nat Born Innate- from birth
Prenatal- before birth
Nativity- birth
123. Pel, puls To drive Compulsion- a forcing to do
Repel- drive back
Expel- drive out, banish
124. Rupt To break Interrupt- break into
Bankrupt- insolvent
Rupture- a break
125. Mut Change Immutable- not able to be changed
Mutate- undergo a great change
Mutability- changeableness, inconsistency
126. Sacr Holy Sacred- holy
Sacrilegious- impious
Sacrament- religious act
127. Oper To work Operate- work
Cooperation- working together
128. Vac Empty Vacuous- lacking content, empty-headed
Evacuate- compel to empty an area
129. Term End Interminable- endless
Terminable- end
130. Soph Wisdom Philosopher- lover of wisdom
Sophisticated- worldly wise
131. Rog, rogat To ask Interrogate- question
Prerogative- privilege
132. Ped Child Pedagogue- teacher of children
Pediatrician- children’s doctor
133. Nov New Novice- beginner
Renovate- make new again
Novelty- newness

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134. Greg Flock, Gregarious- tending to group together in a herd
herd Aggregate- group, total
Egregious- conspicuously bad, shocking
135. Deb, debit To owe Debt- something owed
Indebtedness- debt
Debenture- bond

136. Cap, capt, cept, To take Capture- seize

cip Participate- take part
Precept- wise saying (originally a command)
137. Clam, clamat To cry out Clamorous- loud
Declamation- speech
Acclamation- shouted approval
138. Domin To rule Dominate- have power over
Domain- land under rule
Dominant- prevailing
139. Mori, mort To die Mortuary- funeral partner
Moribund- dying
Immortal- not dying
140. Omni All Omnipotent- all powerful
Omniscient- all knowing
Omnivorous- eating everything
141. Sect Cut Dissect- cut apart
Bisect- cut into two pieces
142. String, strict Bind Stringent- strict
Constrict- become tight
Stricture- limit, something that restrains
143. Vers, vert Turn Vertigo- turning dizzy
Revert- turn back
Diversion- something causing one to turn aside
144. Somn Sleep Insomnia- inability to sleep
Somnolent- sleepy
Somnambulist- sleepwalker
145. Verb Word Verbose- wordy
Verbiage- excessive use of words
Verbatim- word for word
146. Viv, vit Alive Vivisection- operating on living animals
Vivacious- full of life
Vitality- liveliness
147. Therm Heat Thermostat- instrument that regulates heat
Diathermy- sending heat through body tissues
148. Quer, ques, quir, To ask Inquiry- investigation
quis Inquisitive- questioning
Query- question

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149. Scop Watch, Periscope- device for seeing around corners
see Microscope- device for seeing small objects
150. Mar Sea Maritime- connected with seafaring
Submarine- undersea craft
Mariner- seaman
151. Fac, fic, fec, fect To make, Factory- place where things are made
to do Fiction- manufactured story
Affect- cause to change

152. Pater, part Father Patriotism- love of one’s country

Patriarch- male ruler of a family, group or state
Paternity- fatherhood
153. Veni, vent, ven To come Intervene- come between
Prevent- stop
Convention- meeting
154. Sequi, secut, To follow Consecutive- following in order
seque Sequence- arrangement
Sequel- that which follows
Non sequitur- something that does not follow
logically
155. Burs Pouch, Bursar- an administrative officer in charge of funds
Purse Bursary- the treasury of a college or monastery
Disburse- to expend especially from the public fund
156. Cline Learn Inclination- a learning toward
Incline- a surface that slopes or leans
Recline- to lean back and relax
157. Pon, posit To place Postpone- place after
Positive- definite, unquestioned
158. Rid, ris To laugh Derision- scorn
Risibility- inclination to laughter
Ridiculous- deserving to be laughed at
159. Mob, mot, mov Move Mobilize- cause to move
Motility- able to move
Immovable- not able to be moved
160. Jac, jact, jec To throw Projectile- missile
Trajectory- path taken by thrown object
Ejaculatory- casting or throwing out
161. Ced, cess To yield, Recede- go back, withdraw
to go Antecedent- that which goes before
Process- go forward
162. Ag, act Do Act- deed
Agent- doer
163. Ben, bon Good Benefactor- one who does good deeds
Benevolence- charity
Bonus- something extra above regular pay

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164. Dec Ten Decade - 10 years
Decathlon- athletic contest that includes 10
disciplines in which each participant competes
December- formerly the 10th month of the Roman
calendar
165. Chron Time Chronology- timetable of events
Anachronism- a thing out of time sequence
Chronicle- register events in order of time

166. Err To Error- mistake

wander Erratic- not reliable, wandering
Knight-errant- wandering knight
167. Doc, doct To teach Docile- obedient
Document- something that provides evidence
Doctor- learned person
168. Cur To care Curator- person who has the care of something
Sinecure- position without responsibility
Secure- safe
169. Graph, gram Writing Epigram- pithy statement
Telegram- instantaneous message over great
distance
Stenography- shorthand (writing narrowly)
170. Magn Great Magnify- enlarge
Magnanimity- generosity, greatness of soul
Magnitude- greatness, extent
171. Neg Deny Negation- denial
Renege- deny, go back on one’s word
Renegade- turncoat, traitor
172. Pet, petite To seek Petition- request
Appetite- craving, desire
Compete- vie with others
173. Sci To know Science- knowledge
Omniscient- knowing all
Conscious- aware
174. Tempor Time Contemporary- at same time
Extemporaneous- impromptu
Temporize- delay
175. Vid, vis To see Vision- sight
Evidence- things seen
Vista- view
176. Esth/aesth Feeling, Esthetician - someone who beautifies
Sensation, Aesthetic - pertaining to a sense of beauty;
Beauty Kinesthesia - the sensation of bodily movement.

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177. Voc, vocat To call Avocation- calling, minor occupation
Provocation- calling or rousing the anger of
Invocation- calling in prayer
178. Spir Breathe Respiratory- pertaining to breathing
Spirited- full of life (breathing)
179. Tors, tort Twist Distort- twist out of true shape or meaning
Torsion- act of twisting
Tortuous- twisting
180. Voi Wish Malevolent- wishing someone ill
Voluntary- of one’s own will

181. Reg, rect Rule Regicide- murder of a ruler

Regent- ruler
Insurrection- rebellion, overthrow of a ruler
182. Mater, matr Mother Maternal- pertaining to motherhood
Matriarch- female ruler of a family, group or state
Matrilineal- descended on the mother’s side
183. Labor, laboral To work Laboratory- place where work is done
Collaborate- work together with others
Laborious- difficult
184. Volv, volvut To roll Revolve- roll around
Evolve- roll out, develop
Convolution- coiled state
185. Fact Make, do Artifact - an object made by a person
Factory - a place where things are made
Malefact - a person who does wrong.
186. Poten Powerful, Omnipotent- all powerful
able Potentate- powerful person
Impotent- powerless
187. Man Hand Manufacture- create (make by hand)
Manuscript- written by hand
Emancipate- free (let go from hand)
188. Anim Mind, Animadvert- cast criticism upon
soul Unanimous- of one mind
Magnanimity- greatness of mind or spirit
189. Celer Swift Celerity- swiftness
Decelerate- reduce swiftness
Accelerate- increase swiftness
190. Biblio Book Bibliography- list of books
Bibliophile- lover of books
Bible- the book
191. Grat Pleasing Gratify - to please someone
Grateful - feeling thankful
Gratuity - a tip, token of appreciation.

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192. Eu Good, Eupeptic- having good digestion
well, Eulogize- praise
beautiful Euphemism- substitution of pleasant way of saying
something blunt
193. Log Word, Entomology- study of insects
study Etymology- study of word parts and derivations
Monologue- speech by one person
194. Scrib, script To write Transcribe- make a written copy
Script- written test
Circumscribe- write around, limit
195. Trud, trus Push, Intrude- push one’s way in
shove Protrusion- something sticking out

196. Agog Leader Demagogue- false leader of people

Pedagogue- teacher (leader of children)
197. Claud, claus, clos, To close Claustrophobia- fear of close places
clud Enclose- close in
Conclude- finish
198. Fer, lat To bring, Transfer- bring from one place to another
to bear Translate- bring from one language to another
Conifer- bearing cones, as pine trees
199. Luc Light Elucidate- enlighten
Lucid- clear
Translucent- allowing some light to pass through
200. Aud, audit Bear Audible- able to be heard
Auditorium- place where people may be heard
Audience- hearers
201. Dem People Demagogue- false leader of the people
Democracy- rule of the people
Epidemic- widespread (among the people)
202. Frag, fract Break Fragile- easily broken
Infraction- breaking of a rule
Fractious- unruly, tending to break rules
203. Fort Strong Fortitude- strength, firmness of mind
Fortification- strengthening
Fortress- stronghold
204. Duc, duct To lead Viaduct- arched roadway
Aqueduct- artificial waterway
205. Aqua Water Aqueduct- artificial waterway
Aquatic- living in water
Aqua fortis- nitric acid (strong water)
206. Capit, capt Head Decapitate- remove (cut off) someone’s head
Captain- chief

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207. Cognosc, cognit To learn Agnostic- lacking knowledge
Incognito- travelling under assumed name
Cognition- knowledge
208. Da, dat To give Data- facts
Mandate- command
Date- given time
209. Dic, dict To say Abdicate- renounce
Diction- speech
Verdict- statement of jury
210. Erg, urg Work Energy- power
Ergatocracy- rule of the workers
Metallurgy- science and technology of metals
211. Curr, curs To run Excursion- journey
Cursory- brief
Precursor- forerunner

212. Flect, flex Bend Flexible- able to bend

Deflect- bend away, turn aside
213. Gen, gender Class, Genus- group of animals with similar traits
race Generic- characteristics of a class
Gender- class organized by sex
214. Grad, gress Go, stop Digress- go astray (from the main point)
Regress- go backwards
Gradual- step by step, by degrees
215. Liber, libr Book Library- collection of books
Libretto- the book of a musical play
Libel- slander (originally found in a little book)
216. It, itiner Journey, Exit- way out
road Itinerary- plan of journey
217. Morph Shape, Amorphous- formless, lacking shape
form Metamorphosis- change of a shape
Anthropomorphic- in the shape of man
218. Pass Feel Dispassionate- free of emotion
Impassioned- emotion filled
Impassive- showing no feeling
219. Put, putat To trim, Putative- supposed
to Computation- calculation
calculate Amputate- cut off
220. Helio Sun Heliotrope- flower that faces the sun
Heliograph- instrument that uses the sun’s rays to
send signals
221. Ped, pod Foot Impediment- stumbling block, hindrance
Tripod- three footed stand
Quadruped- four footed animal

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 To carry Portable- able to be carried
222. Port, portat Transport- carry across
Export- carry out (of country)
223. Tang, tact, ting To touch Tangent- touching
Contact- touching with, meeting
Contingent- depending upon
224. Vad, vas Go Invade- enter in a hostile fashion
Evasive- not frank, eluding
225. Vinc, vict, vanq To Invincible- unconquerable
conquer Victory- winning
Vanquish- defeat
226. Terr Land Terrestrial- pertaining to earth
Subterranean- underground
227. Ver True Veracious- truthful
Verify- check the truth
Verisimilitude- appearance of truth

228. Sent, sens To think, Consent- agree

to feel Resent- show indignation
Sensitive- showing feeling
229. Stru, struct Build Constructive- helping to build
Construe- analyze (how something is built)
230. Path Disease, Pathology- Study of diseased tissue
feeling Apathetic- lacking feeling, indifferent
Antipathy- hostile feeling
231. Able, ible Capable Portable- able to be carried
of Interminable- not able to be limited
(adjective Legible- able to be read
suffix)
232. Fic Making, Terrific- arousing great fear
doing Soporific- causing sleep
(adjective
suffix)
233. Oid Resembli Ovoid- like an egg
ng, like Anthropoid- resembling man
(adjective Spheroid- resembling a sphere
suffix)
234. Osis Condition Psychosis- diseased mental condition
(noun Neurosis- nervous condition
suffix) Hypnosis- condition of induced sleep
235. Ity State of Fascist- one who believes in a fascist state
being Realist- one who is realistic
(noun Artist- one who deals with art
suffix)

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236. Ate To make Consecrate- to make holy
(verb Enervate- to make weary
suffix) Mitigate- to make less severe
237. Il, ile Pertaining Puerile- pertaining to a boy or a child
to, Ductile- capable of being hammered or drawn
capable of Civil- polite
(adjective
suffix)
238. Ation That Exasperation- irritation
which is Irritation- annoyance
(noun
suffix)
239. Ous Full of Nauseous- full of nausea
(adjective Ludicrous- foolish
suffix)
240. Ac, ic pertaining Cardiac- pertaining to the heart
to (adj. Aquatic- pertaining to the water
suffix) Dramatic- pertaining to the drama

241. Ism Doctrine, Monotheism- belief in one god

belief Fanaticism- extreme belief
(noun
suffix)
242. Ant, ent Full of Eloquent- effective speech
(adjective Suppliant- pleader
or noun Verdant- green
suffix)
243. Eer, er, or Person Mutineer- person who rebels
who Lecher- person who lusts
(noun Censor- person who deletes improper remarks
suffix)
244. Al Pertaining Maniacal- insane
to Final- pertaining to the end
(adjective Logical- pertaining to logic
or noun
suffix)
245. Cy State of Democracy- government ruled by the people
being Obstinacy- stubbornness
(noun Accuracy- correctness
suffix)
246. Ive Like Expensive- costly
(adjective Quantitative- concerned with quantity
suffix) Effusive- gushing
247. Tude State of ( Fortitude- state of strength
noun Beatitude- state of blessedness

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 suffix) Certitude- state of sureness
248. Ose Full of Verbose- full of words
Lachrymose- full of tears
249. Fy To make Magnify- enlarge
(verb Petrify- turn to stone
suffix) Beautify- to make beautiful
250. Ject Throw Eject - to throw someone/something out
Interject - to throw a remark into a discussion
Project - to cast or throw something.
251. Ize, ise Make(ver Victimize- make a victim of
b suffix) Rationalize- make rational
Harmonize- make harmonious
Enfranchise- make free or set free
252. Escent Becoming Evanescent- tending to vanish
Pubescent- arriving at puberty
253. Acious, icious Full of Audacious- full of daring
(adjective Perspicacious- full of mental perception
suffix) Avaricious- full of greed
254. Ity State of Annuity- yearly grant
being Credulity- state of being unduly willing to believe
Sagacity- wisdom
255. Lumin Light
Illuminate - to fill with light
Lumen - unit measuring light

256. Ary Like, Dictionary- book connected with words

connected Honorary- with honor
with Luminary- celestial body
257. Iferous Producing Pestiferous- carrying disease
, bearing Vociferous- bearing a loud voice
(adjective
suffix)
258. Medi Middle Medieval - pertaining to the Middle Ages
Medium - in the middle
Mediocre - only of medium (inferior) quality.
259. Migr Move Immigrant - a person who moves to a new country
to settle
Migrant - person who moves from place to place
Migration - the process of moving.
260. Nat Birth
Innate - included since birth
Natal - relating to birth
Natural - gotten at birth, not afterward.

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