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First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterSecond Quarter of the 2180 Most Frequently Used English Words and their Greek and Latin Root Alternatives in Alphabetical Order
Note: for origin, some words from Latin or Greek may be actually originated from Arabic or other languages, but our computer program stops tracing the origin further up once it hits Latin or Greek.
degree
1. One of a series of steps in a process, course, or progression; a stage: proceeded to the next degree of difficulty. 程度; 角的度数; 学位; 摄氏温度的度数
Alternative Latin Root: grad
Please See: grad
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: degrade degree graduate
Example word meaning:
degrade = 1. To lower in quality or value; make inferior or less valuable: land that was degraded by overgrazing; a virus that degrades the computer's performance.
degree = 1. One of a series of steps in a process, course, or progression; a stage: proceeded to the next degree of difficulty.
graduate = 1. To be granted an academic degree or diploma: Most of the entering freshmen stayed to graduate.
Origin:
Frequency: 8
delay
1. To postpone until a later time; defer. 延误; 拖延; 推迟; 耽搁
Alternative Latin Root: differ mora tard temporiz
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: demur differ dilatory moratorium retard temporize
Please See the Dissection of: demur differ dilatory moratorium temporize
Example word meaning:
demur = to hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
differ = To be dissimilar or unlike in nature, quality, amount, or form
dilatory = tending to cause delay
moratorium = a suspension of activity
retard = 1. A slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay.
temporize = To act or speak in order to gain time, avoid an argument, or postpone a decision:
Note:
demur is from mur (=mora)
Origin:
Frequency: 1
delicate
pleasing in its lightness, mildness, smallness, subtlety, etc 精美的, 微妙的, 美味的, 纤细的, 脆弱的, 敏锐的; 精美的东西
Alternative Latin Root: tener
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: tender
Please See the Dissection of: tender
Example word meaning:
tender = soft or delicate and easily chewed, broken, cut, etc.; fragile, succulent (juicy, full of juice), etc.
Origin:
deliver
1. To bring or transport to the proper place or recipient; distribute: deliver groceries; deliver the mail. 交付; 发表; 投递; 给产妇接生
Alternative Latin Root: affer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: afferent
Example word meaning:
afferent = Carrying inward to a central organ or section, as nerves that conduct impulses from the periphery of the body to the brain or spinal cord.
Origin:
Frequency: 3
demand
1. To ask for urgently or peremptorily: demand an investigation into the murder; demanding that he leave immediately; demanded to speak to the manager. 要求; 需求; 需要
Alternative Latin Root: exig postul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: exigent expostulate postulant
Example word meaning:
exigent = 1. Requiring immediate action; pressing: an exigent need. See Synonyms at urgent.
expostulate = To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate. See Synonyms at object.
postulant = 1. A person submitting a request or application; a petitioner.
Origin:
Frequency: 39
department
a separate part, division, or branch, as of a government, business, or school 部, 局, 处, 科, 部门, 系, 学部
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of department.
Origin:
Frequency: 28
depend
to be based, contingent or determined (on) 依靠, 相信, 指望
Alternative Latin Root: pend
Please See: pend
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: depend pend
Please See the Dissection of: depend
Example word meaning:
depend = to be based, contingent or determined (on)
pend = 1. to await judgment or settlement
Origin:
Frequency: 11
dependent
hanging down; determined by or conditioned by another 附属的, 依赖的, 悬垂的; n. 受经济援助者
Alternative Latin Root: cliens
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: client
Example word meaning:
client = 1. The party for which professional services are rendered, as by an attorney.
Origin:
Frequency: 3
depth
1. The condition or quality of being deep. 深度; 浓度
Alternative Greek Root: batho bathy
Please See: batho bathy
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: bathometer bathos
Please See the Dissection of: bathometer bathos
Example word meaning:
bathometer = device to measure depth of water
bathos = In writing, or play, an abrupt change from very good, very high, very beautiful to ordinary, or unimportant or not good
Origin:
Frequency: 13
descend
to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one; to originate; derive 降, 传, 降临
Alternative Latin Root: descend
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: condescend descend descendant
Please See the Dissection of: condescend descend
Example word meaning:
condescend = to descend voluntarily to the level as lower, of the person one is dealing with; be graciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; deign (to condescend to do something thought to be slightly beneath one's dignity
descend = to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one; to originate; derive
descendant = 1. One whose descent can be traced to a particular individual or group: a descendant of Queen Victoria; descendants of a prize-winning horse.
Origin:
describe
to write or represent or give an account of something in words 描述, 画(尤指几何图形)
Alternative Greek Root: gram graph
Please See: gram graph
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: aerogram agraphia anagram anagrammatical autobiographical autobiography autograph barograph bibliography biography calligraphy cardiogram chirography cryptogram diagram diagrammatic digraph epigram epigraph epigraphy geographer geography graft grammar grammatical graph graphic graphics graphite graphology graphomania graphometer hectograph heliograph holograph holographic hydrography ideogram lithography mimeograph monogram monograph myocardiograph oceanography odograph orthography paragraph phonograph photograph photolithography physiography phytogeography pictograph program seismograph stenography telautograph telegram telegraphy topography trigraph
Please See the Dissection of: aerogram agraphia anagram anagrammatical autobiographical autobiography autograph barograph bibliography biography calligraphy cardiogram chirography cryptogram diagram diagrammatic digraph epigram epigraph epigraphy geographer geography graft grammar grammatical graph graphic graphics graphite graphology graphomania graphometer hectograph heliograph holograph holographic hydrography ideogram lithography mimeograph monogram monograph myocardiograph oceanography odograph orthography paragraph phonograph photograph photolithography physiography phytogeography pictograph program seismograph stenography telautograph telegram telegraphy topography trigraph
Example word meaning:
aerogram = air letter; air mail
agraphia = the loss of the ability to write
anagram = a word formed by arranging letters in another word backward, as now from won
anagrammatical = related to anagrams or containing an anagram
autobiographical = of, about autobiography(the practice of writing one's own biography)
autobiography = the practice of writing one's own biography (records of life)
autograph = writing with one's own hand; a signature, handwritten inscription, especially of a famous person
barograph = a barometer that records changes in atmospheric pressure on a revolving cylinder
bibliography = a book about writing, editions, authors, dates of other books (on a subject); a list of references
biography = records of life story
calligraphy = beautiful handwriting, especially, as an art
cardiogram = a graphic tracing showing the variations in electric force which trigger the contractions of the heart
chirography = handwriting
cryptogram = words (or something in writing) in cryptography
diagram = a geometry figure used in the illustration of ideas
diagrammatic = related to or using a diagram
digraph = a group of two successive letters whose phonetic value is a single sound as ea in read
epigram = short writing or statement with witty or clever points in it
epigraph = an inscription(writing) on a monument or a building; epigraph = an inscription engraved on a monument or building
epigraphy = a collection of epigraphs, the study or understanding of epigraphs
geographer = a specialist in geography
geography = the study of countries, mountains, rivers, cities, etc of the world
graft = cut a part from body or plant and implant it somewhere else
grammar = the study of a language, dealing with structure of word, syntax, sound, semantics
grammatical = about, according to grammar
graph = a diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things, as by a number of distinctive dots or lines
graphic = using graphs in description in order to be very clear, vivid
graphics = the art or science of making drawings or graphs, as in engineering or mathematics
graphite = a black substance used for writing, made of chemical element C
graphology = the study of handwriting
graphomania = an obsessive morbid mental condition of writing long meaningless words
graphometer = semicircle, a surveying instrument to measure angles
hectograph = a duplicating device in which written matter is transferred to a glycerin-coated sheet of gelatin, from which many copied can be taken
heliograph = an image formed on glass plate by an early photographic process
holograph = a document wholly hand written by its author
holographic = the process or technique of making holograms
hydrography = the science of the measurement, description, and mapping of the surface waters of the earth, esp. with reference to their use for navigation
ideogram = a graphic symbol (as Chinese characters) representing an idea rather than representing how it sounds
lithography = the process of printing using stone plates and grease and water
mimeograph = a machine for making copies of written matter by means of a stencil
monogram = a design on cloth etc with initials of one's name combined
monograph = a written account of on a single thing; a treatise on a small area of learning
myocardiograph = an instrument for recording the movements of the heart muscle
oceanography = the study of oceans
odograph = odometer, a device for measuring distance traveled
orthography = correct way to write or spell a word
paragraph = a subsection in a page of written composition, chapter, or letter, which deals with a particular point (with a mark sign beside it to mark the start of the subsection)
phonograph = a device to reproduce sound which is carved or recorded in a disk
photograph = an images produced by radiating energy and light on a sensitive surface
photolithography = a process of printing from a stone plate etc, combining photography and lithography
physiography = physical geography; geography that deals with the exterior physical features and changes of the earth
phytogeography = geography of the distribution of plants
pictograph = an idea or graph expressed in pictures
program = public notice; an outline of the order to be followed, of the features to be presented and the persons participating; instructions written before hand for a computer
seismograph = an instrument that records the intensity and duration of earthquakes
stenography = short handwriting and its skill
telautograph = a telegraph for reproducing writing, pictures, images etc.
telegram = a message sent by telegraph
telegraphy = the transmission or the sending of message using radio or electrical signals to a distant place
topography = the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
trigraph = using three letters to represent a sound as pph in Sappho, see digraph
Alternative Latin Root: describ
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: describe nondescript
Please See the Dissection of: describe nondescript
Example word meaning:
describe = to write or represent or give an account of something in words
nondescript = not easily described; belonging to no particular class or kind
Origin:
Frequency: 17
description
the act of describing, e.g. about something experienced 描写, 描述, 说明书, 作图; n. 类型
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see describe.
Origin:
Frequency: 11
descriptive
of, or relating to, or serving to describe 描述的, 叙述的; [计算机] 描述性的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see describe.
Origin:
desert
1. A barren or desolate area, especially:a. A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.b. A region of permanent cold that is largely or entirely devoid of life.c. An apparently lifeless area of water. 沙漠; 背离; 遗弃; 开小差
Alternative Latin Root: deser erem reneg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: desert desertion hermit renegade
Please See the Dissection of: renegade
Example word meaning:
desert = 1. A barren or desolate area, especially:a. A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.b. A region of permanent cold that is largely or entirely devoid of life.c. An apparently lifeless area of water.
desertion = 1. a. The act or an instance of deserting.b. The state of being deserted.
hermit = 1. A person who has withdrawn from society and lives a solitary existence; a recluse.
renegade = a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another; defector
Origin:
deserve
To be worthy of; merit: She deserves a raise. He deserves to be treated with respect. See Synonyms at earn. 应受; 应得
Alternative Latin Root: mer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: demerit merit turmeric
Example word meaning:
demerit = 1. a. A quality or characteristic deserving of blame or censure; a fault.b. Absence of merit.
merit = 1. a. Superior quality or worth; excellence: a proposal of some merit; an ill-advised plan without merit.b. A quality deserving praise or approval; virtue: a store having the merit of being open late.
turmeric = 1. A widely cultivated tropical plant (Curcuma longa) of India, having yellow flowers and an aromatic, somewhat fleshy rhizome.
Origin:
Frequency: 1
desire
1. To wish or long for; want: a reporter who desires an interview; a teen who desires to travel. 愿望; 渴望; 要求; 希望
Alternative Greek Root: eros
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: erogenous
Example word meaning:
erogenous = 1. Responsive or sensitive to sexual stimulation: erogenous zones.
Alternative Latin Root: aspir av cup libido vener-
Please See: cup
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aspire avarice avid concupiscence covet cupid cupidity libidinous libido venereal venery venus
Please See the Dissection of: avarice avid
Example word meaning:
aspire = 1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to be a poet.
avarice = too great a desire to have wealth; cupidity (strong desire for wealth; greed)
avid = having an intense craving; greedy; [avid for power]
concupiscence = A strong desire, especially sexual desire; lust.
covet = 1. To feel strong or immoderate desire for (that which is another's).
cupid = 1. Roman Mythology The god of love; the son of Venus.
cupidity = Excessive desire, especially for wealth; covetousness or avarice.
libidinous = Having or exhibiting lustful desires; lascivious.
libido = 1. The psychic and emotional energy associated with instinctual biological drives.
venereal = 1. a. Transmitted by sexual intercourse.b. Of or relating to a sexually transmitted disease.
venery = The indulgence in or pursuit of sexual activity.
venus = 1. Roman Mythology The goddess of love and beauty.
Note:
covet is from cup
Origin:
Frequency: 15
desk
1. A piece of furniture typically having a flat top for writing, reading, or using a computer, and often drawers or compartments. 书桌; 办公桌
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 2
destroy
1. To break apart the structure of, render physically unusable, or cause to cease to exist as a distinguishable physical entity: The fire destroyed the library. The tumor was destroyed with a laser. 破坏; 毁坏; 消灭
Alternative Latin Root: abol afflig annihil corrump del demol destru
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abolish abolition afflict annihilate corrupt delete demolish destroy destruction indelible indestructible
Please See the Dissection of: annihilate corrupt delete
Example word meaning:
abolish = 1. To do away with; put an end to; annul: voted to abolish the tax.
abolition = 1. The act of doing away with or the state of being done away with; annulment.
afflict = To cause grievous physical or mental suffering to.
annihilate = to destroy completely
corrupt = deteriorated from the normal or standard; specifically morally unsound or debased
delete = to eliminate especially by blotting (staining with black color) out, cutting out, or erasing
demolish = 1. To tear down or break apart the structure of; raze. See Synonyms at destroy.
destroy = 1. To break apart the structure of, render physically unusable, or cause to cease to exist as a distinguishable physical entity: The fire destroyed the library. The tumor was destroyed with a laser.
destruction = 1. a. The act or process of destroying: The destruction of the house was completed in two days.b. The condition of having been destroyed: Destruction from the tornado was extensive.
indelible = 1. Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent: indelible ink.
indestructible = Impossible to destroy: indestructible furniture; indestructible faith.
Origin:
Frequency: 1
detail
1. An individual part or item; a particular: discussed the details of the proposal. 细节; 详情; 详细
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 7
determine
1. a. To establish or ascertain definitely, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation: determined the easiest way to reach the summit. See Synonyms at discover.b. To give direction to by making decisions; devise or control: The school board determines educational policy.c. To decide or settle (a dispute, for example) conclusively and authoritatively. See Synonyms at decide. 决定; 确定
Alternative Latin Root: cern decern defin destin determin dic
Please See: cern dic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: addict certain decree define destine destiny determine indeterminate predestine
Please See the Dissection of: indeterminate
Example word meaning:
addict = 1. To cause to have a medically or psychologically significant addiction: The thief was addicted to cocaine. My uncle is addicted to gambling.
certain = 1. Definite; fixed: set aside a certain sum each week.
decree = 1. An authoritative order having the force of law.
define = 1. a. To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example).b. To describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain: define the properties of a new drug; a study that defines people according to their median incomes.
destine = 1. To cause to have a certain outcome; preordain by fate or fortune: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic.
destiny = 1. The inevitable or necessary fate to which a particular person or thing is destined; one's lot.
determine = 1. a. To establish or ascertain definitely, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation: determined the easiest way to reach the summit. See Synonyms at discover.b. To give direction to by making decisions; devise or control: The school board determines educational policy.c. To decide or settle (a dispute, for example) conclusively and authoritatively. See Synonyms at decide.
indeterminate = not definitely or precisely determined or fixed; vague; not known in advance; not leading to a definite end result
predestine = 1. To fix upon, decide, or decree in advance; foreordain.
Note:
decree is from decern
Origin:
Frequency: 40
develop
1. To bring from latency to or toward fulfillment: an instructor who develops the capabilities of each student. 发展; 开发; 显影; 照相冲洗; 逐渐产生
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 49
devil
1. often Devil In many religions, the major personified spirit of evil, ruler of Hell, and foe of God. Used with the. 魔鬼; 可怜的家伙; 恶棍; 恶鬼
Alternative Latin Root: diabol
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: diabolical
Example word meaning:
diabolical = 1. Of, concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic.
Origin:
Frequency: 3
diamond
1. An extremely hard, highly refractive crystalline form of carbon that is usually colorless and is used as a gemstone and in abrasives, cutting tools, and other applications. 菱形; 钻石; 人造钻石装饰物; 纸牌方块
Alternative Latin Root: adamas
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adamant diamond
Example word meaning:
adamant = 1. A stone once believed to be impenetrable in its hardness.
diamond = 1. An extremely hard, highly refractive crystalline form of carbon that is usually colorless and is used as a gemstone and in abrasives, cutting tools, and other applications.
Note:
diamond is from adamas
Origin:
Frequency: 1
dictionary
1. A reference work containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word, usually including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology. 词典; 字典
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
die
1. To stop living; become dead; expire: plants that died in the first frost of the season. 死; 死亡; 消失; 渴望; 钢印
Alternative Latin Root: cad deced defungi mori obi-
Please See: cad
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cadaver decease defunct moribund mortgage mortuary murrain obit
Please See the Dissection of: decease defunct mortuary
Example word meaning:
cadaver = A dead body, especially one intended for dissection.
decease = departure from life; death
defunct = no longer living, existing, or functioning
moribund = 1. Approaching death; about to die.
mortgage = 1. A loan for the purchase of real property, secured by a lien on the property.
mortuary = a place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation (burning to ashes), as a morgue (place where dead bodies kept) or funeral home
murrain = 1. Any of various highly infectious diseases of cattle, as anthrax.
obit = An obituary.
Origin:
Frequency: 11
difference
condition, quality, fact or instance of being different 差异, 分歧; vt. 引起区别
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of difference.
Origin:
Frequency: 28
different
not alike; dissimilar; not the same 不同的, 与众不同的
Alternative Greek Root: hetero-
Please See: hetero-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: heterodox heterodyning heterogeneous heterotopia
Please See the Dissection of: heterodox heterodyning heterogeneous heterotopia
Example word meaning:
heterodox = contrary to an acknowledged standard, form, or religion
heterodyning = combining different frequencies to produce a new frequency
heterogeneous = consisting of parts of different types
heterotopia = displacement, as of an organ
Alternative Latin Root: dissimilis
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dissimilitude
Please See the Dissection of: dissimilitude
Example word meaning:
dissimilitude = dissimilarity (the state of being not alike or being different); difference
Origin:
Frequency: 215
difficult
1. Requiring considerable effort or skill; not easy to do or accomplish: "To entertain is far more difficult than to enlighten" (Anthony Burgess). 困难的; 难弄的
Alternative Greek Root: dys-
Please See: dys-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: dyschromatopsia dysphagia dysphonia dyspnea dysprosium dystrophy
Please See the Dissection of: dyschromatopsia dysphagia dysphonia dyspnea dystrophy
Example word meaning:
dyschromatopsia = difficulty in telling colors apart; color blindness
dysphagia = difficulty in swallowing
dysphonia = difficulty in speaking, usually evidenced by hoarseness
dyspnea = difficult or labored breathing
dysprosium = A soft, silvery metallic element of the lanthanide series occurring in the minerals monazite and bastnaesite, used in nuclear reactor control rods and in the manufacture of laser materials and compact discs. Atomic number 66; atomic weight 162.50; melting point 1,412°C; boiling point 2,567°C; specific gravity 8.551; valence 3. See Periodic Table.
dystrophy = bad nutrition; faulty nutrition
Origin:
Frequency: 58
difficulty
the quality of being difficult (hard to do, make or carry out; arduous) 困难, 争议, 反对, 麻烦
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of difficulty.
Origin:
Frequency: 7
dig
1. To break up, turn over, or remove (earth or sand, for example), as with a shovel, spade, or snout, or with claws, paws or hands. 挖; 挖苦; 掘; 用肘碰某人
Alternative Latin Root: fod foss
Please See: fod foss
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: effodient fossette fossil fossorial
Please See the Dissection of: effodient fossette fossil fossorial
Example word meaning:
effodient = a digging up
fossette = a small hollow; a dimple on cheek
fossil = a remnant, impression, or trace of an organism of the past geologic ages that has been preserved in the earth's crust
fossorial = (of animal or machine) adapted to digging the earth
Origin:
Frequency: 6
dinner
1. a. The chief meal of the day, eaten in the evening or at midday.b. A banquet or formal meal in honor of a person or event.c. The food prepared for either of these meals. 正餐; 宴会
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 4
dip
1. To plunge briefly into a liquid, as in order to wet, coat, or saturate. 下倾; 凹陷处; 把…下降后即行升起; 时间短暂的游泳; 浸
Alternative Greek Root: baptein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anabaptist baptize
Example word meaning:
anabaptist = An adherent of a Protestant religious movement that began in 16th-century Europe, viewing baptism solely as an external sign of a believer's conscious acceptance of faith, rejecting infant baptism, advocating the separation of church from state, and practicing simple living and the shunning of nonbelievers.
baptize = 1. To admit into Christianity by means of baptism.
Alternative Latin Root: merg mers
Please See: merg mers
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: emergence emergency immerse merger submerge submergence
Please See the Dissection of: emergence emergency immerse merger submerge submergence
Example word meaning:
emergence = an emerging (rising from or as from a surrounding fluid or water)
emergency = an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action
immerse = to dip or plunge into a fluid; to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
merger = a merging; specifically a combining of two or more companies, corporations, etc. into one, as by issuing stock of the controlling corporation to replace the greater part of that of the other or others; absorption of one thing into another
submerge = to place something under or cover with water or the like; plunge into water
submergence = the act of placing something under water or covering something with water
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direct
to rule or order or command with authority vt. 指挥, 命令, 负责; vi. 指导, 指出; adj. 笔直的, 直接的, 坦白的
Alternative Latin Root: dirig
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: address adroit direct direction dirge dirigible dress
Please See the Dissection of: adroit direct direction dirge dirigible
Example word meaning:
address = 1. To speak to: addressed me in low tones.
adroit = having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
direct = to rule or order or command with authority
direction = the act of directing; management; supervision
dirge = a funeral hymn (a song in praise or honor of God, a god, or gods); a slow, sad song, poem, or musical composition expressing grief or mourning; lament (an outward expression of sorrow)
dirigible = that can be directed or steered (guided as a ship being guided)
dress = 1. a. To put clothes on; clothe.b. To furnish with clothing.
Note:
address is from root dirigadroit is from root dirigdress is from root dirig
Origin:
Frequency: 20
direction
the act of directing; management; supervision 方向, 指导, 用法说明, 趋势
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of direction.
Origin:
Frequency: 33
dirt
1. Earth or soil. 污物
Alternative Latin Root: sord
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: sordid
Please See the Dissection of: sordid
Example word meaning:
sordid = marked by baseness or grossness (inexcusable badness); vile; dirty; filthy
Origin:
Frequency: 1
dirty
1. a. Covered or marked with dirt or an unwanted substance; unclean.b. Spreading dirt; polluting: The air near the foundry was always dirty.c. Apt to soil with dirt or grime: a dirty job at the garage.d. Contaminated with bacteria or other infectious microorganisms. 下流的; 卑鄙的; 弄脏; 暴风雨的; 肮脏的
Alternative Latin Root: sordid squalid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: sordid squalid squalor
Please See the Dissection of: sordid
Example word meaning:
sordid = marked by baseness or grossness (inexcusable badness); vile; dirty; filthy
squalid = 1. Dirty or deteriorated, especially from poverty or lack of care. See Synonyms at dirty.
squalor = A filthy and wretched condition or quality.
Origin:
Frequency: 2
disappoint
1. To fail to satisfy the hope, desire, or expectation of. 使失望; 失望
Alternative Latin Root: fall
Please See: fall
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: fail fallacious fallacy infallible
Please See the Dissection of: fallacious fallacy infallible
Example word meaning:
fail = 1. To prove deficient or lacking; perform ineffectively or inadequately: failed to fulfill their promises; failed in their attempt to reach the summit.
fallacious = containing a fallacy (tendency to mislead or deceive); erroneous (wrong)
fallacy = deception; aptness to mislead; deceptive or delusive quality; a false or mistaken idea
infallible = incapable of error; never wrong
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discourage
1. To deprive of confidence, hope, or spirit: Making so little progress after so much effort discouraged us. 劝阻; 阻拦; 使泄气
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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discover
1. To notice or learn, especially by making an effort: got home and discovered that the furnace wasn't working. 发现; 暴露
Alternative Greek Root: heur
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: eureka heuristic
Example word meaning:
eureka = A city of northwest California on Humboldt Bay, an arm of the Pacific Ocean. Lumbering, fishing, and tourism are important to its economy.
heuristic = 1. Of or relating to a usually speculative formulation serving as a guide in the investigation or solution of a problem: "The historian discovers the past by the judicious use of such a heuristic device as the 'ideal type'" (Karl J. Weintraub).
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Frequency: 16
disease
An abnormal condition of a part, organ, or system of an organism resulting from various causes, such as infection, inflammation, environmental factors n. 疾病
Alternative Greek Root: path
Please See: path
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: antipathy apathetic apathy cyanopathy empathy encephalopathy homeopathy parasympathetic pathogenic pathognomic pathology pathophobia pathos sympathetic
Please See the Dissection of: antipathy apathetic apathy cyanopathy empathy encephalopathy homeopathy parasympathetic pathogenic pathognomic pathology pathophobia pathos sympathetic
Example word meaning:
antipathy = a strong feeling of disliking someone or something
apathetic = 1. Feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent. 2. Feeling or showing little or no emotion; unresponsive.
apathy = lack of or without feeling or emotion, without interest
cyanopathy = a disease in which the body is colored blue in surface, arising from malformation of the heart and an imperfect arterialization (process blood carried from heart to other part of body, not from other part of body back to heart) of the blood
empathy = the imaginative projection of a subjective state into an object so that the object appears to be infused with it
encephalopathy = the disease or disorder of the brain
homeopathy = medical practice that treats a disease by administering a small doses of the substance that can cause the disease
parasympathetic = of or relating to the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in opposition to the sympathetic system by slowing the heartbeat, constricting the bronchi of the lungs, stimulating the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, etc.
pathogenic = related to the origin of disease
pathognomic = indicating or typical of a particular disease
pathology = the medicine that deals with the nature of disease, and the structural and functional changes caused by the disease
pathophobia = morbid fear of disease
pathos = suffering; the quality in something experienced or observed which arouses feelings of pity, sorrow, sympathy, or compassion
sympathetic = having the same feeling as, caring and feeling sorry about
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Frequency: 23
dish
1. a. An open, generally shallow concave container for holding, cooking, or serving food.b. dishes The containers and often the utensils used when eating: took out the dishes and silverware; washed the dishes.c. A shallow concave container used for purposes other than eating: an evaporating dish. 一道菜; 盘; 碟; 菜肴
Alternative Latin Root: disc
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: desk dish disk
Example word meaning:
desk = 1. A piece of furniture typically having a flat top for writing, reading, or using a computer, and often drawers or compartments.
dish = 1. a. An open, generally shallow concave container for holding, cooking, or serving food.b. dishes The containers and often the utensils used when eating: took out the dishes and silverware; washed the dishes.c. A shallow concave container used for purposes other than eating: an evaporating dish.
disk = 1. A thin, flat, circular object or plate.
Note:
desk is from root disc (flat plate)
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Frequency: 11
dismiss
to cause somebody to leave; to permit somebody to leave; to remove somebody from a position or service; to discharge [dismissed the thievish servant] 解散, 开除, 逃避, （法律）驳回
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of dismiss.
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distance
the fact or condition of being separated apart in space or time; remoteness 距离, 远方, (人际关系的)疏远; vt. 使疏远, 把(对手)甩在后面, 与...保持距离; adj. (通过电子手段)远程(教育)
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of distance.
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Frequency: 14
distant
separated in space (far) apart 遥远的, 疏远的, 远房的, 陌生的, 远行的
Alternative Greek Root: tel- tele- telo-
Please See: tel- tele- telo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: telautograph telechronometer telegenic telegram telegraph telegraphy telehydrobarometer telepathy telescope television
Please See the Dissection of: telautograph telechronometer telegenic telegram telegraph telegraphy telehydrobarometer telepathy telescope
Example word meaning:
telautograph = a telegraph for reproducing writing, pictures, images etc.
telechronometer = A watch that synchronizes itself to a remote source
telegenic = well-suited for the medium of television
telegram = a message sent by telegraph
telegraph = an apparatus for remote communication with coded signals
telegraphy = the transmission or the sending of message using radio or electrical signals to a distant place
telehydrobarometer = an instrument for measuring the level of water in a tank or reservoir remotely
telepathy = communication of thoughts, feelings, through unusual channels; communication from one mind to another by extrasensory means
telescope = an instrument for you to examine objects very far away
television = 1. a. An electronic broadcast system in which special providers transmit a continuous program of video content to the public or subscribers by way of antenna, cable, or satellite dish, often on multiple channels: a new sitcom on television.b. Video content, especially short programs, created for or distributed through such a system: stayed home and watched television.c. An electronic device for viewing television programs and movies, consisting of a display screen and speakers: sat too close to the television.
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ditch
1. To dig or make a long narrow trench or furrow in. 抛弃; 沟; 小沟
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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divide
to separate into parts; to split up 分开(组), 分配; vi. 除, 分开
Alternative Greek Root: daiein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: deodesy
Example word meaning:
deodesy =
Alternative Latin Root: divid parti-
Please See: divid parti-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: apportion depart department departure device devise divide dividend divisible division individual part partite partition partitive party repartee tripartite
Please See the Dissection of: apportion department departure divide dividend division partition repartee
Example word meaning:
apportion = to divide and distribute in shares according to a plan
depart = 1. To go away; leave: I depart for the islands at noon.
department = a separate part, division, or branch, as of a government, business, or school
departure = the act of departing
device = 1. An object designed and manufactured to perform one or more functions.
devise = 1. To form, plan, or arrange in the mind; design or contrive: devised a new system for handling mail orders.
divide = to separate into parts; to split up
dividend = the number or quantity to be divided
divisible = Capable of being divided, especially with no remainder: 15 is divisible by 3 and 5.
division = a dividing or being divided; separation
individual = 1. a. Of or relating to an individual, especially a single human: individual consciousness.b. By or for one person: individual work; an individual portion.
part = 1. A portion, division, piece, or segment of a whole.
partite = Divided into parts.
partition = a parting or being parted; division into parts; separation; apportionment
partitive = 1. Dividing or serving to divide something into parts; marked by division.
party = 1. A social gathering especially for pleasure or amusement: a birthday party.
repartee = a quick and witty reply; adroitness and cleverness in reply
tripartite = 1. Composed of or divided into three parts.
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Frequency: 6
division
a dividing or being divided; separation 划分, 分开, 除法, 部门, 师（军队）
Alternative Greek Root: -mer nom
Please See: -mer nom
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: isomer metronome
Please See the Dissection of: isomer metronome
Example word meaning:
isomer = two chemical compounds having the same constituent elements and numbers but differing in physical or chemical properties because of the differences in the structure of molecules
metronome = 1 a clockwork device with an inverted pendulum that beats time at a rate determined by the position of a sliding weight on the pendulum: it is used esp. to help a person maintain regular tempo in practicing on the piano, etc.
Note: Please see also divide, part
Origin:
do
to perform or execute; carry out 做; 充分发挥自己的能力; 公平对待; 助动词; 学习
Alternative Greek Root: dran prak- prassein prattein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: barrator drama drastic practicable practice pragmatic praxis
Please See the Dissection of: pragmatic
Example word meaning:
barrator = One who engages in barratry.
drama = 1. a. A prose or verse composition, especially one telling a serious story, that is intended for representation by actors impersonating the characters and performing the dialogue and action.b. A serious narrative work or program for television, radio, or the cinema.
drastic = 1. Extreme in effect; severe or radical: the drastic measure of amputating the entire leg; drastic social change brought about by the French Revolution.
practicable = 1. Capable of being effected, done, or put into practice; feasible. See Synonyms at possible.
practice = 1. To do or perform habitually or customarily; make a habit of: practices courtesy in social situations.
pragmatic = 1 [Rare] busy or active, especially in a meddlesome or interfering way; 2 concerned with actual practice, everyday affairs, etc., not with theory or speculation; practical
praxis = 1. Practical application or exercise of a branch of learning.
Note:
barrator is from prak- (=prattein)praxis is from prassein
Alternative Latin Root: -ate -fic -fy -ise -ish -ize act ag fac fact fect ig
Please See: -ate -fic -fy -ise -ish -ize act ag fac fact fect ig
Note:
-ish as in finish
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abominate abrogate accelerate accomplish accumulate activate active actor actuate adage adjudicate admonish adumbrate advertise affair affect affectation affection agency agenda agendum agent aggravate agile agitate alleviate ambiguous ameliorate amputate anticipate apostrophize appreciate appropriate arbitrate artifice artificial asseverate assimilate attenuated beatify beautify beneficent beneficial beneficiary benefit calculate calefacient cauterize civilization classify coagulate coefficient cogitate commentator commiserate communicate commutator confiscate conglomerate congratulate corporate counterfeit crepitate criticize crucify curator decimate defeat defect defection deficiency deficit defoliate delegate demonetize demonstrate demoralized denigrate deprecate depreciate deputize desecrate desensitize devaluate deviate devitalize differentiate dignify dilapidate diminish disaffection discomfiture discriminate disinfectant disseminate dissimulate dissipate dominate dulcify edification educate edulcorate effect efficacious efficacy efficiency efficient ejaculate elevator eliminate elucidate emaciate emanate embellish emulate enact encapsulate eradicate escalator essay estivate evacuate evaluate exact exaggerate excavate excommunicate excoriate excruciating exculpate exercise exfoliate exonerate expatiate expatriate expiate expropriate expurgate exterminate extirpate facile facilitate facsimile faction factious factitious factor factotum falsify feasible feat feature felicitate flourish fluctuate foliated frustrate fulminate fulmination generator gratify hesitate hibernate humidify illuminate immolate implicate inaugurate incinerator incriminate inculcate inculpate indemnify indoctrinate inebriate ineffective ineffectual infatuate infectious ingratiate ingurgitate initiate innervate inoculate insinuate insolate instigate insulate interrogate intransigent inundate invalidate invalidated investigate isolate liquefaction liquidate locate malefactor malefic malfeasance management mandatory marinate matriculate meliorate militate minimize mitigate modulate mollify morbific mortify munificent nauseate nebulize neutralization neutralize nominate numerator obliterate obviate operate oscillate ossification ostracize pacific pacify participate penalize perambulator perfect permeate perpetuate placate plagiarize polyunsaturated precipitate predominate premeditate prevaricate procrastinate proliferate prolific promulgate propagandize propagate propitiate radioactive radioactivity ramification ramify reactant reactionary recognize rectification rectify regulate regulatory regurgitate relegate relinquish remonstrate replenish reprobate resuscitate retaliate retroactive revalidate revivify rubefacient rubricate ruminate sacrifice saturated scintillate sensitize sentimentalize simulate simulator soliloquize specialize specification specify speculate stimulate stratify stultify subjugate subsidize substantiate suffice surfeit synchronize tantalize temporize transact tumefaction umbrageous undulate undulation unsaturated vaccinate vacillate validate vegetate vilification vilify vindicate
Please See the Dissection of: abominate abrogate accelerate accomplish accumulate activate active actor actuate adage adjudicate admonish adumbrate advertise affect affectation affection agenda agendum agent aggravate agile alleviate ambiguous ameliorate amputate anticipate appreciate appropriate arbitrate artifice artificial asseverate assimilate attenuated beatify beautify beneficent beneficial beneficiary benefit calculate calefacient civilization classify coagulate coefficient cogitate commentator commiserate communicate commutator confiscate conglomerate congratulate corporate crepitate crucify curator decimate defect defection deficiency deficit defoliate delegate demonetize demonstrate demoralized denigrate deprecate depreciate deputize desecrate desensitize devaluate deviate devitalize differentiate dignify dilapidate diminish disaffection discomfiture discriminate disinfectant disseminate dissimulate dissipate dominate dulcify edification educate edulcorate effect efficacious efficacy efficiency efficient ejaculate elevator eliminate elucidate emaciate emanate embellish emulate enact eradicate escalator estivate evacuate evaluate exact exaggerate excavate excommunicate excoriate excruciating exculpate exercise exfoliate exonerate expatiate expatriate expiate expropriate expurgate exterminate extirpate facile facilitate facsimile faction factious factitious factor factotum falsify feasible felicitate flourish fluctuate foliated frustrate fulminate fulmination generator gratify hesitate hibernate humidify illuminate immolate implicate inaugurate incinerator incriminate inculcate inculpate indemnify indoctrinate inebriate ineffective ineffectual infatuate infectious ingratiate ingurgitate initiate innervate inoculate insinuate insolate instigate insulate interrogate intransigent inundate invalidate invalidated investigate isolate liquefaction liquidate locate malefactor malefic malfeasance management mandatory marinate matriculate meliorate militate minimize mitigate modulate mollify morbific mortify munificent nebulize neutralization neutralize nominate numerator obliterate obviate operate oscillate ossification ostracize pacific pacify participate penalize perambulator perfect permeate perpetuate placate plagiarize polyunsaturated precipitate predominate premeditate prevaricate procrastinate proliferate prolific promulgate propagandize propagate propitiate radioactive radioactivity ramification ramify reactant reactionary recognize rectification rectify regulate regulatory regurgitate relegate relinquish remonstrate replenish reprobate resuscitate retaliate retroactive revalidate revivify rubefacient rubricate ruminate sacrifice saturated scintillate sensitize sentimentalize simulate simulator soliloquize specialize specification specify speculate stimulate stratify stultify subjugate subsidize substantiate suffice surfeit tantalize temporize transact tumefaction umbrageous undulate undulation unsaturated vaccinate vacillate validate vegetate vilification vilify vindicate
Example word meaning:
abominate = to have or loathe (to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance) intensely; abhor (to regard with extreme repugnance (strong dislike))
abrogate = to cancel or repeal (withdraw officially) by authority; annul (put an end to); abolish
accelerate = to increase the speed of
accomplish = to do; succeed in doing; complete a task, time, or distance
accumulate = to pile up, collect, or gather together, especially over a period of time
activate = to make active
active = that is acting, functioning, working, moving, etc.
actor = a person who acts or does or performs
actuate = to put into action or motion; to cause someone to take action
adage = a saying often in metaphorical form that embodies a common observation (judgment or statement)
adjudicate = to hear and decide a case in court; adjudge
admonish = to caution against specific faults; warn
adumbrate = to outline something in a shadowy way; sketch; to suggest beforehand
advertise = to make someone know something; notify; to tell about or praise a product service etc. publicly, as through newspapers, handbills, radio, television, etc., so as to make people want to buy it
affair = 1. a. Something done or experienced; a matter or event: Preparing dessert was a messy affair.b. A matter of personal concern: What I did is my own affair.c. A matter causing public scandal and controversy: the Dreyfus affair.d. A social function: The reception was a posh affair.
affect = to produce an effect upon; influence
affectation = the act of taking on or displaying an attitude or mode of behavior not natural to oneself; an act of doing something artificially not naturally; pose
affection = a moderate feeling or emotion
agency = 1. The condition of being in action; operation.
agenda = program of things to be done; specifically a list of things to be dealt with at a meeting. This is plural form of agendum
agendum = program of things to be done; specifically a list of things to be done or dealt with at a meeting
agent = a person or thing that performs an action or brings about a certain result, or that is able to do so
aggravate = to make worse; make more burdensome, troublesome, etc.
agile = marked by ready ability to move with quick and easy grace; meaning similar to volant
agitate = 1. To cause to move with violence or sudden force.
alleviate = to make less hard to bear; lighten or relieve (pain, suffering, etc.)
ambiguous = having two or more possible meanings
ameliorate = to make better or more tolerable (endurable); to grow better
amputate = to cut off especially by surgery
anticipate = to look forward to; expect; to make happen earlier; precipitate;
apostrophize = To address by or speak or write in apostrophe.
appreciate = to think well of; understand and enjoy; esteem; to raise the price or value of; opposed to depreciate
appropriate = to take for one's own or exclusive use; embezzle (take by fraud for one's own use)
arbitrate = to act as arbiter to decide upon a dispute; arbiter means a person with power to decide a dispute as a judge
artifice = skill or ingenuity; a clever expedient (convenient; suited to the circumstances or the occasion; useful for effecting a desired result; an expedient means for an end)
artificial = made by human work or art, not by nature; not natural; imitated
asseverate = to affirm or declare positively or earnestly
assimilate = to change (food) into a form that can be taken up by and made part of the body tissues; to absorb into the body
attenuated = made thin or slender
beatify = to make blissfully (full of great joy) happy
beautify = to make beautiful or more beautiful
beneficent = doing or producing good; doing something with kindness or charity
beneficial = conferring ((of a person in a superior position) giving to another person) benefits; conducive (leading) to personal or social well-being
beneficiary = a person who benefits from something
benefit = something that promotes well-being; advantage; useful aid or help
calculate = to determine by mathematical process; to reckon by exercise of practical judgment; estimate
calefacient = making warm; heating
cauterize = 1. To burn or sear with a cautery.
civilization = the process of civilizing ( bringing or coming out of a primitive or savage (wild, uncultivated, rugged) condition) or becoming civilized
classify = to arrange or group in classes according to some system or principle
coagulate = to cause a liquid to become a soft, semisolid mass, or thickened; curdle; clot
coefficient = a factor that contributes to produce a result
cogitate = to consider or think seriously and deeply about something; ponder (think deeply about); meditate (to think deeply and continuously); consider
commentator = a person who writes or delivers a commentary (a series of remarks or observations); a person who reports, analyzes, and evaluates news events and trends on radio or television
commiserate = to feel or show sorrow or pity for
communicate = share; to convey knowledge or information about
commutator = a device that commutates an electric current, especially a split-ring metallic conductor that spins rapidly with the armature (protective covering) of a DC motor or generator while in contact with the fixed brushes
confiscate = to seize a private property for public treasure, usually as a penalty
conglomerate = to form or collect into a rounded or compact mass
congratulate = to express to a person one's pleasure at good fortune or success
corporate = combined into a body or corporation; having the nature of a corporation
counterfeit = 1. To make an imitation or copy of (something), usually with the intent to defraud: counterfeits money.
crepitate = to make slight, sharp, repeated crackling sounds; crackle
criticize = 1. To find fault with: criticized the decision as unrealistic. See Usage Note at critique.
crucify = to put to death by nailing or binding to a cross and leaving to die of exposure
curator = one who has the care and superintendence of something; especially in charge of a museum, zoo, or other place of exhibit
decimate = to select by lot and kill every tenth man of; to reduce drastically
defeat = 1. To do better than (another) in a competition or battle; win victory over; beat: "Whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same" (Thomas Paine).
defect = shortcoming; an imperfection that impairs (affects) worth or utility
defection = abandonment of loyalty, duty, or principle; desertion
deficiency = the quality or state of being deficient; absence of something essential
deficit = a lack or deficiency
defoliate = to strip trees of leaves
delegate = a person acting for another as a representative for the other
demonetize = to deprive especially currency of its standard value; to stop using silver or gold as a monetary standard
demonstrate = to show clearly; to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence
demoralized = lowered or corrupted the morals of; weaken the spirit, courage, discipline, or staying power of
denigrate = to attack the reputation; defame; belittle
deprecate = to feel and express disapproval of; plead against
depreciate = to lower or reudce the value or price of
deputize = to make or to appoint as deputy
desecrate = take away the sacredness of; treat as not sacred; profane (not in temple; showing no respect for sacred thing)
desensitize = to take away the sensitivity of; make less sensitive
devaluate = reduce the value of
deviate = to stray especially from a standard, principle or topic; to depart from an established course or norm
devitalize = lower the vitality of; weaken; to make ineffective or listless (spiritless)
differentiate = to mark or show a difference in: constitute a difference that distinguishes
dignify = to give dignity to; make worthy of esteem (high respect); honor; exalt (to raise in status, dignity, power, honor, wealth, etc.), or ennoble (make noble)
dilapidate = to become or cause to become partially ruined and in need of repairs, as through neglect
diminish = to make less or cause to appear less; to lessen the authority, dignity or reputation of; belittle
disaffection = to cause to lose affection for; make unfriendly, discontented, or disloyal, especially, toward the government
discomfiture = a discomfiting (frustrating or defeating the plans or expectations of) or being discomfited; frustration, confusion, etc.
discriminate = differentiate by looking at the features of; to recognize the difference between; distinguish
disinfectant = an agent that frees from or removes infection
disseminate = to scatter far and wide; spread abroad, as if sowing; promulgate (publish officially) widely
dissimulate = to hide one's feeling, motives, etc. by pretense; dissemble (to conceal under a false appearance; disguise)
dissipate = to break up and drive off such as a crowd; to cause to spread thin or scatter and gradually vanish
dominate = to rule or control by superior power or influence [He has dominating power in the group]
dulcify = to make sweet; to make a person agreeable; mollify
edification = an act or process of edifying (build; to instruct and improve in moral and religious knowledge; uplift; enlighten)
educate = to lead or train or develop the knowledge, skill, mind or character of especially by formal study; teach
edulcorate = to render sweet; to sweeten; to free from acidity
effect = to bring about; to cause to come into being; accomplish
efficacious = having the power to produce a desired effect; effective
efficacy = the power to produce an effect; effectiveness
efficiency = quality of being efficient (being able to produce a desired result, effect, product, etc. with a minimum of effort, expense, or waste)
efficient = directly producing an effect or result
ejaculate = a sudden ejection of fluid, especially of semem (sperm) from the body
elevator = one that raises or lifts something up such as a cage or platform and its hoisting machinery for conveying people or things to different levels
eliminate = to take out; remove; get rid of
elucidate = to make clear (especially something abstruse (hard to understand because of being extremely complex, intellectually demanding, highly abstract, etc.; deep) ); explain
emaciate = to waste away physically [cattle emaciated by illness]; to make feeble
emanate = to come forth; issue, as from a source
embellish = to make beautiful with ornamentation; decorate
emulate = to strive to equal or excel; to imitate someone or something
enact = to make a bill into a law; to pass a law; decree (make an official order); ordain (order)
encapsulate = 1. To encase in or as if in a capsule.
eradicate = to tear out by the roots; uproot; to destroy completely
escalator = a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously
essay = 1. (ĕs′ā′)a. A short literary composition on a single subject, usually presenting the personal view of the author.b. Something resembling such a composition: a photojournalistic essay.
estivate = to spend summer. This word is the opposite of hibernate
evacuate = to remove the contents of; to empty out; to discharge from the body as waste; to void
evaluate = to find the value or amount of
exact = very accurate; correct; characterized by, requiring, or capable of accuracy of details
exaggerate = to think, speak, or write of as greater than is really so; magnify beyond the fact; overstate
excavate = to form a cavity or hole in; to form by hollowing out; to dig out and remove
excommunicate = to exclude, by an act of ecclesiastical authority, from the sacraments, rights, and privileges of a church; censure by cutting off from communion (sharing; participation) with a church
excoriate = to wear off the skin of; abrade; to censure scathingly (bitterly severely)
excruciating = causing intense physical or mental pain; agonizing (in agony or great pain)
exculpate = to free from blame; declare or prove guiltless
exercise = the act of bringing into play or realizing in action; use; the discharge of an official function or professional occupation; carrying out the terms of an agreement
exfoliate = to cast (to cause to fall) or come off in flakes, scales, or layers, as skin, tree bark, rock, etc.
exonerate = to relieve of a duty, an obligation, etc.
expatiate = to move about freely or at will; wander; to speak or write at length or in detail
expatriate = to drive a person from his or her native land; exile
expiate = to extinguish the guilt incurred by; to make amend for
expropriate = to take land, property, etc. from its owner, especially to take for public use or in the public interest, as by right of eminent (high) domain (right of government)
expurgate = to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous; especially to expunge objectionable parts from before publication or presentation
exterminate = to destroy or get rid of something entirely or completely, as by killing; to wipe out; annihilate
extirpate = to destroy completely; wipe out; to pull up by the root
facile = not hard to do or achieve; easy
facilitate = to make easy or easier
facsimile = an exact reproduction or copy of something
faction = a party or group that is often contentious (contending) or self-seeking; a clique
factious = of or relating to faction, such as caused by faction, or forming a faction
factitious = produced by humans rather by natural forces
factor = a person who carries on business transactions for another person; agent
factotum = a person hired to do all sorts of work; handyman
falsify = to make false representation of something;
feasible = capable of being done or carried out; practicable; possible
feat = 1. An act or accomplishment of great courage, skill, or imagination; an achievement.
feature = 1. a. Any of the distinct parts of the face, as the eyes, nose, or mouth.b. often features The overall appearance of the face or its parts.
felicitate = to make happy; to wish happiness to; congratulate
flourish = to grow luxuriantly (in a way that is yielding abundantly; fertile, fruitful; or lush) ; thrive
fluctuate = to shift back and forth or up and down uncertainly
foliated = divided into thin layers; beaten into foils; decorated with leaflike layers or ornamentation
frustrate = to cause to have no effect; bring to nothing; to prevent from achieving an objective; defeat
fulminate = to explode with sudden violence; detonate (to explode violently and noisily)
fulmination = 1. a violent denunciation or censure. 2. a violent explosion.
generator = a machine for changing mechanical energy into electrical energy
gratify = to give pleasure or satisfaction
hesitate = to hold back in doubt or uncertainty
hibernate = to spend the winter in a dormant (sleeping) state
humidify = to make humid
illuminate = to give light to; light up; to brighten; animate
immolate = to sacrifice; especially to offer or kill as a sacrifice
implicate = to show to be involved or concerned; to show to have a connection with a crime, fault, etc.
inaugurate = to induct an official into office
incinerator = a person or thing that incinerates (burns to ashes); especially a furnace or other device for incinerating trash
incriminate = to charge somebody with a crime; accuse
inculcate = to impress upon the mind by frequent repetition or persistent urging
inculpate = to charge with a crime; accuse
indemnify = to protect against or keep free from loss, damage, etc.; insure; to repay for what has been lost or damaged; compensate for a loss
indoctrinate = to instruct or teach with doctrines, theories, or beliefs
inebriate = to make drunk; intoxicate; to excite
ineffective = not effective (producing an intended results or effect)
ineffectual = same as ineffective; futile; not producing the proper or intended effect
infatuate = to make foolish; cause to lose sound judgment
infectious = likely to cause infection; containing disease-producing organisms or matter or substance
ingratiate = to make your acceptable to a person; especially to bring oneself into another's favor or good graces by conscious effort
ingurgitate = to swallow up something greedily or in large amounts; gulp; gorge (swallow greedily); guzzle (drink greedily)
initiate = to bring into practice or use; introduce by first doing or using; start;
innervate = to supply with nerves
inoculate = to inject a serum, vaccine, etc, into especially in order to create immunity
insinuate = to introduce or work into gradually, indirectly, and artfully; to suggest in an artful or indirect way
insolate = to expose to the rays of the sun so as to dry; bleach, etc.
instigate = to urge on, spur on, or incite to some action, especially, to some evil
insulate = to set apart; detach from the rest; isolate
interrogate = to ask someone questions about something formally in examining
intransigent = refusing to compromise or come to an agreement; uncompromising
inundate = to cover with a flood; overflow
invalidate = To make invalid; nullify
invalidated = made invalid; deprived of legal force
investigate = to search into so as to learn the facts; inquire into systematically
isolate = to set apart from others; place something alone
liquefaction = a liquefying or being liquefied
liquidate = to settle by agreement or legal process the amount of indebtedness, damages, etc.; to settle the accounts of a bankrupt business firm that is closing etc. by apportioning assets and debts
locate = to mark off or designate the site or place of
malefactor = an evildoer or criminal
malefic = causing disaster; harmful; evil; having harmful influence
malfeasance = wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official; commission of an act that is positively unlawful
management = the act of handling; some acts done to control, direct, or to be in charge of
mandatory = having the nature of or containing a mandate (an authoritative command or order)
marinate = to steep (to soak in a liquid) meat, fish, or vegetables for salad in a marinade (a savory usually acidic sauce in which meat, fish, or vegetables is soaked to enrich its flavor)
matriculate = to enroll especially as a student in a college or university
meliorate = same as ameliorate; to make better or more tolerable
militate = to fight against; to work against; to operate against; to be directed against
minimize = to reduce or keep to a minimum; to underestimate intentionally; play down; soft-pedal (play down)
mitigate = to cause to become less harsh or hostile; mollify; to make less severe or painful; alleviate
modulate = regulate, adjust, or adapt to the proper degree
mollify = to soothe in temper or disposition (prevailing mood, or inclination or tendency of a person); appease; [mollify the staff with a raise]; soften
morbific = causing disease; generating a sickly state
mortify = deaden; to subdue or deaden the bodily appetites (craving for something) especially by abstinence or self-inflicted pain or discomfort
munificent = very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish; characterized by great liberality or generosity
nauseate = 1. To feel or cause to feel nausea. See Usage Note at nauseous.
nebulize = to reduce (something) to a fine spray
neutralization = the act of neutralizing (declaring a nation neutral in war)
neutralize = to declare a territory, nation, etc. neutral in war
nominate = designate (specify); name
numerator = a person or thing that numbers
obliterate = to blot (to use ink to stain) out or wear away, leaving no traces; erase or cover; efface
obviate = to do away with, or prevent something by effective measures; make unnecessary
operate = work; function; act; to be in action so as to produce an effect
oscillate = to swing back and forth like a pendulum
ossification = the process of changing or developing into bone
ostracize = to banish, bar, exclude etc. by ostracism (in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment of a citizen by popular vote)
pacific = making or tending to make peace; appeasing (pacifying someone by giving in to the demand of the person); conciliatory (soothing the anger of)
pacify = to make peaceful or calm; appease (to quiet somebody by giving in to the demands of him); tranquilize (calm down)
participate = have or take a part in something or share with others
penalize = to make punishable; set a penalty for an offense, etc.
perambulator = one who perambulates (to walk around so as to officially inspect and maintain the boundary of a forest or estate, etc.)
perfect = complete in all respects; without defect or omission; flawless
permeate = to pass into or through and affect every part of; penetrate and spread through
perpetuate = to make perpetual (to go or continue forever; everlasting) or cause to last indefinitely
placate = to stop from being angry; appease (to pacify or quiet, esp, by giving in to the demands of); pacify (to make peaceful or calm); mollify (soothe the temper of)
plagiarize = to steal and pass off (such as ideas or words of another) as one's own; use another production without crediting the source
polyunsaturated = containing more than one double or triple bonds in the molecule
precipitate = to throw headlong, to throw downward
predominate = to have ascendancy (high level in rank), authority, or dominating influence over others
premeditate = to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
prevaricate = to turn aside from, or evade, the truth; equivocate
procrastinate = to put off doing (something unpleasant or burdensome) until a further time; especially to postpone such actions habitually
proliferate = to reproduce new parts in quick succession
prolific = producing many youngs or fruits
promulgate = to publish or make known officially a decree, church dogma; publish the terms of a law publicly
propagandize = to spread (a doctrine or theory) by propaganda (the spreading of ideas, information or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person)
propagate = to cause (a plant or animal) to reproduce itself; raise or breed
propitiate = to gain or regain the favor or good will of; appease
radioactive = of, caused, or exhibiting radioactivity (the property possessed by some elements as uranium or isotopes of spontaneously emitting energetic particles by the disintegration of their atomic nuclei; the rays emitted)
radioactivity = the quality of giving off, or capable of giving off, radiant energy in the form of particles or rays, as alpha, beta, and gamma rays, by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei: said of certain elements, as plutonium, radium, thorium, uranium
ramification = branch; offshoot (a branch of a plant); a branched structure; the act or process of branching
ramify = to divide or spread out into branches or branchlike divisions
reactant = A substance participating in a chemical reaction, especially one present at the start of the reaction.
reactionary = Characterized by reaction, especially opposition to progress or liberalism
recognize = to perceive a thing or a person to be something or someone previously known; to show or acknowledge that someone is familiar with something previously known
rectification = the process of setting something right; correction
rectify = to put or set right; correct, amend (make better; improve)
regulate = to control, direct, or govern according to a rule, principle, or a system
regulatory = relating to controlling or directing according to rule, principle, or laws
regurgitate = to rush, surge, or flow back; to bring partly digested food from the stomach back to the mouth
relegate = to exile or banish someone to a specified place; to assign to an inferior position
relinquish = to give up; abandon a plan, policy, etc., forsake
remonstrate = 1 to say, or plead in protest, objection, complaint, etc. 2 [Obs.] to point out; show; demonstrate
replenish = to fill or build again; to make good again; to fill with persons or animals
reprobate = to disapprove of strongly; condemn
resuscitate = to revive or revitalize; bring back to life; especially to revive (someone in a faint, apparently dead, etc.), as by artificial respiration
retaliate = to return like for like; especially to return evil for evil; pay back injury for injury
retroactive = extending in effect to a time in the past
revalidate = to make valid again, to declare valid again
revivify = to give life again (or a new life) to
rubefacient = causing redness (as of the skin)
rubricate = to write or print as a rubric (a heading of a part of a book or manuscript done or underlined in a color (as red) different from the rest)
ruminate = to chew the cud (a mouthful of previously swallowed food regurgitated from the first two chambers of the stomach of cattle and other ruminants back to the mouth), as a cow does; to turn something over in the mind; meditate on
sacrifice = the act of offering the life of a person or animal, or some object in propitiation (appeasement) of or homage (anything given or done to show honor, respect or reverence) to a deity (god)
saturated = filled to capacity; having absorbed all that something can take up
scintillate = to give off sparks; flash; sparkle
sensitize = to make something (such as a film) sensitive or susceptible specifically to (light, or radiation)
sentimentalize = to be sentimental; think or behave in a sentimental way
simulate = imitate; to give the appearance of or effect of another thing
simulator = one that simulates; specifically a training device that duplicates artificially the conditions likely to be encountered in some operation, as in a spacecraft
soliloquize = to deliver a soliloquy (talking to oneself)
specialize = to make special; to direct oneself toward or concentrate oneself on a specific end
specification = the act of specifying; detailed definition or detailed mention
specify = to define, describe, or mention in detail; state definitely
speculate = to think about the various aspects of a given subject; meditate
stimulate = to excite to activity; arouse
stratify = to form or arrange in layers or strata
stultify = to cause someone to appear, or to be, stupid, foolish, or absurdly illogical; to make ineffective; to impair
subjugate = to bring under control or subjection; conquer
subsidize = to support with a subsidy (a grant of money from a government to a person as an aid or support for the person)
substantiate = To prove the truth of or support with proof or evidence
suffice = to be enough; be sufficient or adequate
surfeit = an overabundant supply; excess
synchronize = 1. a. To cause to occur or operate with exact coincidence in time or rate: The military units synchronized their operations. We synchronized our watches.b. To cause to occur or operate at the same time as something else: They synchronized their trip with the annual tulip festival.
tantalize = to tease or disappoint somebody by promising or showing him something desirable and then withholding it
temporize = To act or speak in order to gain time, avoid an argument, or postpone a decision:
transact = to perform, carry on, conduct, or complete some business, etc.
tumefaction = a swelling up or becoming swollen
umbrageous = giving shade; shady
undulate = to cause to move in waves
undulation = the act of undulating (moving, or rising or falling in waves); an undulating motion, as of a snake
unsaturated = not saturated (filled to its capacity)
vaccinate = to inoculate (a person) with a vaccine so as to produce immunity against a specific disease
vacillate = to sway because of lack of equilibrium
validate = to make binding under the law; give legal force to; declare legally valid
vegetate = to grow as plants
vilification = the act of vilifying (using abusive or slanderous language about somebody)
vilify = to use abusive or slanderous (stating something to damage reputation) language about or of; calumniate (to slander); revile (call bad names about someone); defame (to attack or injure the reputation or honor of by false and malicious statements)
vindicate = to clear from criticism, blame, guilt, suspicion, etc.; uphold by evidence or argument
Note:
defeat is from facessay is from agfeat is from facfeature is from fac
Note: do = to perform or execute; carry out. DO is an is an abbreviation for Doctor of Optometry
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Frequency: 389
doctor
1. a. A person who is licensed to practice medicine and has trained at a school of medicine or a school of osteopathic medicine; a physician.b. Any of certain other healthcare professionals, such as a dentist, optometrist, chiropractor, podiatrist, or veterinarian. 医生; 博士; 搀杂; 做手脚; 医治
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 8
dog
1. A domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris syn. Canis lupus subsp. familiaris) occurring as a wide variety of breeds, many of which are traditionally used for hunting, herding, drawing sleds, and other tasks, and are kept as pets. 狗; 雄兽; 尾随
Alternative Latin Root: can
Please See: can
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: canaille canary canine chenille cynic cynosure kennel
Please See the Dissection of: canaille canine chenille kennel
Example word meaning:
canaille = the mob (a disorderly and lawless crowd); rabble (a noisy, disorderly crowd)
canary = 1. A small finch (Serinus canaria) native to the Canary Islands that is greenish to yellow and has long been bred as a cage bird.
canine = of or resembling that of a dog; of or relating to dogs or its family
chenille = a wool, cotton, silk, or rayon (man made textile fiber, or silk) yarn (continuous strand of fibers used in weaving and knitting) with protruding pile (chenille is just like a caterpillar)
cynic = 1. A person who believes all people are motivated by selfishness.
cynosure = 1. An object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration.
kennel = a doghouse
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Frequency: 28
dollar
1. See Table at currency. 元; 美元
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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donkey
1. The domesticated ass (Equus asinus), having long ears and a loud bray. 毛驴; 笨蛋; 驴
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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door
1. a. A movable structure used to close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates.b. A similar part on a piece of furniture or a vehicle. 门; 通向...之门
Alternative Greek Root: thyra
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: thyroid
Example word meaning:
thyroid = 1. The thyroid gland.
Alternative Latin Root: ianua osti
Note:
ianua = janua
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: janitor usher
Example word meaning:
janitor = 1. One who attends to the maintenance or cleaning of a building.
usher = 1. One who is employed to escort people to their seats, as in a theater, church, or stadium.
Note:
janitor is from ianuausher is from osti
Origin:
Frequency: 6
doorway
The entranceway to a room, building, or passage. 门口
Alternative Latin Root: janus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: janitor
Example word meaning:
janitor = 1. One who attends to the maintenance or cleaning of a building.
Origin:
dot
1. a. A tiny round mark made by or as if by a pointed instrument; a spot.b. Such a mark used in orthography, as above an i.c. The basic unit of composition for an image produced by a device that prints text or graphics on paper: a resolution of 900 dots per inch. 圆点; 小圆点
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 8
double
1. Twice as much in size, strength, number, or amount: a double dose. 加倍; 双人的; 双倍地; 双倍的; 双的
Alternative Greek Root: bi- di- dicho- diplo- dis-
Please See: bi- di- dicho- diplo- dis-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: bicephalous bichrome bicycle bigamy bimonthly binomial diarchy diatomic dichotomy diglot digraph dihedral dilemma dimity dimorph diode dioecious dioxide diphthong diploid diplomatic dipterous diptych disyllable dyad
Please See the Dissection of: bicephalous bichrome bicycle bigamy bimonthly binomial diarchy diatomic dichotomy diglot digraph dihedral dilemma diode dioecious dioxide diploid diplomatic
Example word meaning:
bicephalous = two-headed
bichrome = having two colors
bicycle = a vehicle or carriage with two wheels on which you push to move with feet
bigamy = the act of entering into a marriage with one person while still legally married to another
bimonthly = happening every two months
binomial = a mathematical expression with two terms
diarchy = two rulers or authorities
diatomic = having two atoms in molecule
dichotomy = division into two sharply distinguished or opposed parts, groups, or classes
diglot = having or using two languages
digraph = a group of two successive letters whose phonetic value is a single sound as ea in read
dihedral = having two (intersecting) plane faces
dilemma = an argument necessitating a choice between equally unfavorable or disagreeable alternatives; any situation in which a person must choose between unpleasant alternatives
dimity = A sheer, crisp cotton fabric with raised woven stripes or checks, used chiefly for curtains and dresses.
dimorph = (Biology) either of two forms of a substance that exhibits dimorphism
diode = two electrodes in an electronic device, allowing current to flow in only one direction, mainly used as rectifier
dioecious = having sex organs in different individual bodies
dioxide = an oxide that contains two atoms of oxygen per molecule
diphthong = A complex speech sound or glide that begins with one vowel and gradually changes to another vowel within the same syllable, as (oi) in boil or (ī) in fine.
diploid = doule; twofold; having double haploid sets of homologous chromosomes
diplomatic = of official or original documents
dipterous = 1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the insect order Diptera; dipteran.
diptych = 1. a. A work consisting of two painted or carved panels that are hinged together.b. A set of two related works, as in photography, painting, or literature.
disyllable = A word with two syllables.
dyad = 1. Two individuals or units regarded as a pair: the mother-daughter dyad.
Alternative Latin Root: bi- bin- bis- du-
Please See: bi- bin- bis- du-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: balance biannual biaxial bicuspid biennial bifurcate bigamy bimestrial binary binocular bipartite biped bipinnate bisect deuce double dozen dual duel duodecimal duple duplicate duplication duplicity
Please See the Dissection of: biannual biaxial biennial binary binocular bipartite bipinnate bisect dual duplicate duplication duplicity
Example word meaning:
balance = 1. A weighing device, especially one consisting of a rigid beam horizontally suspended by a low-friction support at its center, with identical weighing pans hung at either end, one of which holds an unknown weight while the effective weight in the other is increased by known amounts until the beam is level and motionless. Also called scale.
biannual = coming twice a year; semiannual
biaxial = having two axes
bicuspid = Having two points or cusps, as the crescent moon.
biennial = happening once every two years
bifurcate = To divide into two parts or branches.
bigamy = The criminal offense of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
bimestrial = 1. Occurring every two months; bimonthly.
binary = consisting of or marked by two things or parts
binocular = using or for the use of both eyes at the same time
bipartite = being in two parts; having a correspondent part for each of two parties; shared by two
biped = An animal with two feet.
bipinnate = twice pinnate (resembling a feather), such as leaves growing opposite each other on a larger stem
bisect = to divide into two parts (usually equally)
deuce = 1. a. A playing card having two spots or the side of a die bearing two pips.b. A cast of dice totaling two.
double = 1. Twice as much in size, strength, number, or amount: a double dose.
dozen = 1. pl. dozen Abbr. doz. or dz. A set of 12.
dual = of two
duel = 1. A prearranged, formal combat between two persons, usually fought to settle a point of honor.
duodecimal = 1. Of, relating to, or based on the number 12: the duodecimal number system.
duple = 1. Consisting of two; double.
duplicate = to make double, to make twofold
duplication = the act or process of duplicating (making copy or copies)
duplicity = double-dealing; hypocritical (too critical) cunning (deceitfully skillful) or deception
Note:
balance is from bi-dozen = duo(2) + decem(10) = 12
Note: Please see also both
Origin:
Frequency: 9
doubt
1. To be undecided or skeptical about: began to doubt some accepted doctrines. 怀疑; 疑; 疑惑; 不相信
Alternative Latin Root: dub dubit
Please See: dub dubit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dubiety dubious indubitable
Please See the Dissection of: dubiety dubious indubitable
Example word meaning:
dubiety = a doubt that tends to cause vacillation or a usually hesitant uncertainty
dubious = giving rise to uncertainty of; doubtful
indubitable = that can not be doubted; unquestionable
Origin:
Frequency: 7
down
1. a. From a higher to a lower place or position: hiked down from the peak.b. Toward, to, or on the ground, floor, or bottom: tripped and fell down.c. Downstairs: Let's go down and get some breakfast.d. In or into a sitting, kneeling, or reclining position: knelt down; lying down.e. In or into one's stomach: had trouble keeping his food down; washed down the pizza with soda.f. In writing or a record: The reporter wrote the statement down. He's down as the best goal-scorer of his time.g. In partial payment at the time of purchase: put $250 down on the new refrigerator.h. Into or toward a secure position: nailed down the boards; bolted the furniture down. 向下; 喝下; 在…的下方; 往地上; 沿着
Alternative Greek Root: cat- cata- cath-
Please See: cat- cata- cath-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: catabolism cataclysm catacomb catadromous catalepsy catalysis catalyst catapult cataract catarrh catastrophic catechize cathedral catheter cathode catholic
Please See the Dissection of: catabolism cataclysm catadromous catalysis catalyst catastrophic cathedral cathode
Example word meaning:
catabolism = a process living tissue is changed into energy and waste products of a simpler chemical composition; destructive metabolism; opposed to anabolism
cataclysm = a great flood; deluge; any great upheaval (raising up; change), as an earthquake or a war, that causes sudden and violent changes, great destruction, etc
catacomb = 1. often catacombs An underground cemetery consisting of chambers or tunnels with recesses for graves.
catadromous = moving down to sea to spawn, opposite of anadromous
catalepsy = A condition characterized by lack of response to external stimuli and by muscular rigidity, so that the limbs remain where they are positioned. It occurs in a variety of physical and psychological disorders, such as epilepsy and schizophrenia, and can be induced by hypnosis.
catalysis = the speeding up or slowing down of a chemical reaction caused by some substance (catalyst) that does not undergo a permanent chemical change
catalyst = a substance as stimulus in bringing about or hastening a result
catapult = 1. Any of various military machines used for hurling missiles, such as large stones or spears, in ancient and medieval times.
cataract = 1. A large or high waterfall.
catarrh = Copious discharge of mucus associated with inflammation of mucous membranes, especially of the nose and throat.
catastrophic = relating to catastrophe (the final event of a dramatic action especially of a tragedy, a disastrous end)
catechize = 1. To teach the principles of Christian dogma, discipline, and ethics by means of questions and answers.
cathedral = a bishop's official chair
catheter = A hollow flexible tube for insertion into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow the passage of fluids or distend a passageway. Its uses include the drainage of urine from the bladder through the urethra or insertion through a blood vessel into the heart for diagnostic purposes.
cathode = the negatively charged electrode in an electroplating cell, from which current flows, it is the opposite of anode (up path)
catholic = 1. Of broad or liberal scope; comprehensive: "The 100-odd pages of formulas and constants are surely the most catholic to be found" (Scientific American).
Alternative Latin Root: de- ob- sub- suc- sup-
Please See: de- ob- sub- suc- sup-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: debate debility debris debut debutante decadence decalescent decapitate decay decease decedent deceit deceive deceptive deciduous declension declination decline declivity decoct decompose decomposition decrease decrement decrepit decrepitude deduce deduct deductive defect defection defer deference deferment deficiency deficit definite definition definitive deflect defoliate defunct degenerate degradation dehiscence deign dejected delegate delete deliquesce delirium deluge demented demit demolition demonetize demoralized demote demur denigrate denominator denote denouement departure depend dependence dependency dependent depilatory deplete deplore depose deposit depot depraved depravity deprecate deprecatory depreciate depressant depression derogatory descend descending descent describe description descriptive desecrate desegregation desensitize desist desisted despair desperate despicable despise despondent destitute destroy destruction destructional destructive desuetude desultory detain detection detective detergent determinant determination detest detonate detriment devaluate devaluation deviate devious devitalize devolution devolve diminish diminuendo diminutive distill indefinite independence independent indescribable indeterminate interdependence nondescript obituary object obtuse occasion occident subside subsidiary subsidize subsidy subsistence subversive succumb supplicant supposition suppress suppression suppressor
Please See the Dissection of: debate debility debris debut debutante decadence decalescent decapitate decay decease decedent deceit deceive deceptive deciduous declension declination decline declivity decompose decomposition decrease decrement decrepit decrepitude deductive defect defection defer deference deferment deficiency deficit definite definition definitive defoliate defunct degenerate degradation dehiscence deign dejected delegate delete deliquesce delirium deluge demented demit demolition demonetize demoralized demote demur denigrate denominator denote denouement departure depend dependence dependency dependent depilatory deplete deplore depose deposit depraved depravity deprecate deprecatory depreciate depressant depression derogatory descend descending descent describe description descriptive desecrate desegregation desensitize desist desisted despair desperate despicable despondent destitute destructional destructive desuetude desultory detain detection detective detergent determinant determination detriment devaluate devaluation deviate devious devitalize devolve diminish diminuendo diminutive indefinite independence independent indescribable indeterminate interdependence nondescript obituary object obtuse occident subsidiary subsidize subsidy subsistence subversive succumb supposition suppress suppressor
Example word meaning:
debate = To engage in argument by discussing opposing points
debility = weakness or feebleness, especially of the body
debris = the remains of something broken down or destroyed
debut = a first appearance; a formal entrance into society
debutante = debutant; especially a young woman making her formal entrance into society
decadence = a process, condition, or period of decline, as in morals, art, literature, etc.; deterioration; decay: also decadency
decalescent = of decalescence (A sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase in a metal being heated, caused by endothermic structural changes and resulting in a darkening of the metal, definition in http://www.thefreedictionary.com)
decapitate = to cut off the head of; behead
decay = to decline from a sound or prosperous (of good omen, favorable) condition
decease = departure from life; death
decedent = a person who departed from life; a deceased person
deceit = a lying or deceiving; the act of representing as true what is known to be false
deceive = to make a person believe what is not true; delude; mislead
deceptive = deceiving or intend to deceive
deciduous = falling off or falling out at a certain season or stage of growth, as some tree leaves, antlers (bony branch growing on head of deer), insect wings, or milk teeth
declension = noun, adjective, or pronoun inflection especially in some prescribed order of the forms
declination = a sloping downward; deviation from the horizontal or vertical; bending downward
decline = to slope downward; descend; to turn aside; to refuse to undertake or do
declivity = a downward slope
decoct = 1. To extract the flavor of by boiling.
decompose = to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler things
decomposition = an act or process of decomposing (breaking up or separating into basic components or parts)
decrease = to become or cause to become less, smaller, etc.; diminish
decrement = a decreasing or decrease; loss; waste
decrepit = wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age; worn-out; impaired by use or wear; fallen into ruin or disrepair
decrepitude = the state of being decrepit (wasted or weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age; worn out)
deduce = 1. To reach (a conclusion) by reasoning.
deduct = 1. To take away (a quantity) from another; subtract.
deductive = relating to the process of deducing; reasoning from the general to specific, or from premises to a valid conclusion
defect = shortcoming; an imperfection that impairs (affects) worth or utility
defection = abandonment of loyalty, duty, or principle; desertion
defer = put off, delay
deference = respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; obedience
deferment = a deferring or being deferred; postponement; deferral
deficiency = the quality or state of being deficient; absence of something essential
deficit = a lack or deficiency
definite = having exact limits; precise and clearing in meaning; explicit
definition = the act of defining or determining; a statement for expressing the essential nature of or the meaning of something
definitive = that decides or settles in a final way; decisive; conclusive [a definitive answer]
deflect = To turn aside or cause to turn aside; bend or deviate.
defoliate = to strip trees of leaves
defunct = no longer living, existing, or functioning
degenerate = having sunk to a condition below that which is normal to a type; especially having sunk to a lower and usually corrupt and vicious state
degradation = the act or process of degrading (becoming lower in rank, grade or status)
dehiscence = a splitting open, as of a pod or anther, along definite structure lines
deign = to condescend (to descend voluntarily to a lower level) to do something thought to be slightly beneath one's dignity (high respect of a person)
dejected = cast down in spirits; depressed
delegate = a person acting for another as a representative for the other
delete = to eliminate especially by blotting (staining with black color) out, cutting out, or erasing
deliquesce = to melt away
delirium = an acute mental disturbance characterized by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations (perception of object with no reality)
deluge = an overflowing of the land by water; a drenching (wetting thoroughly) rain
demented = mad; insane; suffering from dementia (deteriorated cognitive function problem)
demit = [archaic]dismiss; resign
demolition = the act of demolishing (tearing down); especially destruction in war by means of explosives; explosives for destruction in war
demonetize = to deprive especially currency of its standard value; to stop using silver or gold as a monetary standard
demoralized = lowered or corrupted the morals of; weaken the spirit, courage, discipline, or staying power of
demote = to reduce to a lower grade or rank
demur = to hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
denigrate = to attack the reputation; defame; belittle
denominator = a shared characteristic; the usual level; standard; [Math] the term below the line in a fraction
denote = to be a sign of something; indicate; signify
denouement = The final resolution or clarification of a dramatic or narrative plot
departure = the act of departing
depend = to be based, contingent or determined (on)
dependence = the condition or fact of being dependent (hanging down; influenced, controlled, or determined by something else); specifically being contingent upon or influenced, controlled, or determined by something else
dependency = the quality or state of being dependent, being influenced or determined by or subject to another
dependent = hanging down; determined by or conditioned by another
depilatory = an chemical or medical agent for removing hair, wool, or bristles (a short stiff coarse hair or filament (a single thread) )
deplete = to empty of a principal substance; to lessen remarkably in quantity, content, value or power
deplore = to feel or express grief for; to regret strongly; to consider unfortunate, disapprove
depose = to put down; to remove from a high position or a throne
deposit = put money in a bank as for safekeeping or to earn interest
depot = 1. A railroad or bus station.
depraved = marked by corruption or evil; especially perverted (corrupt)
depravity = a corrupt act or practice; corruption or evil
deprecate = to feel and express disapproval of; plead against
deprecatory = deprecating (feeling and expressing disapproval of; pleading against)
depreciate = to lower or reudce the value or price of
depressant = An agent, especially a drug, that decreases the rate of vital physiological activities.
depression = a hollow; a depressing (pressing down) or being depressed
derogatory = expressing low opinion about someone
descend = to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one; to originate; derive
descending = passing from a higher place or level to a lower one
descent = the act of descending (passing from a higher place or level to a lower one); derivation from an ancestor; birth, lineage [of French descent]
describe = to write or represent or give an account of something in words
description = the act of describing, e.g. about something experienced
descriptive = of, or relating to, or serving to describe
desecrate = take away the sacredness of; treat as not sacred; profane (not in temple; showing no respect for sacred thing)
desegregation = The abolition or elimination of segregation in. The process of becoming open to members of all races or ethnic groups.
desensitize = to take away the sensitivity of; make less sensitive
desist = to cease; stop, abstain (to hold back)
desisted = ceased; stopped, abstained (held back)
despair = to lose hope; be without hope;
desperate = having lost hope; giving no ground for hope
despicable = deserving to despised (to be looked down upon); contemptible
despise = 1. To regard with contempt or scorn: despised all cowards and flatterers.
despondent = feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
destitute = not having, being without, lacking
destroy = 1. To break apart the structure of, render physically unusable, or cause to cease to exist as a distinguishable physical entity: The fire destroyed the library. The tumor was destroyed with a laser.
destruction = 1. a. The act or process of destroying: The destruction of the house was completed in two days.b. The condition of having been destroyed: Destruction from the tornado was extensive.
destructional = relating to the destruction (destroying) of a malfunctioning rocket, or missile, etc. deliberately
destructive = tending or likely to cause destruction
desuetude = discontinuance from use or exercise; disuse
desultory = passing from one thing to another in an aimless way; disconnected; not methodical
detain = to keep in custody; confine; to keep from going on; hold back
detection = a finding out especially about something that tends to elude people's notice
detective = a person in a police force, whose work is to investigate and try to solve crimes
detergent = cleansing; a cleansing substance; specifically a surface-active chemical preparation, as, now, especially a linear alkyl sulfonate, that is capable of emulsifying dirt or oil; compare soap
determinant = a factor, circumstance, etc, that influences or determines
determination = a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy; the resolving of a question by argument or reasoning; the act of deciding definitely and firmly; a firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end
detest = To dislike intensely; abhor.
detonate = To explode or cause to explode.
detriment = damage; injury; harm
devaluate = reduce the value of
devaluation = an official lowering of the exchange value of a currency with reference to other currencies; a lessening in value, importance, etc.
deviate = to stray especially from a standard, principle or topic; to depart from an established course or norm
devious = not in a straight path; roundabout; winding
devitalize = lower the vitality of; weaken; to make ineffective or listless (spiritless)
devolution = 1. A passing down or descent through successive stages of time or a process.
devolve = to pass (duties, responsibilities, etc.) on to another or others
diminish = to make less or cause to appear less; to lessen the authority, dignity or reputation of; belittle
diminuendo = decrescendo; with a gradual decrease in loudness
diminutive = much smaller than ordinary or average; very small; tiny
distill = 1. To subject (a substance) to distillation.
indefinite = not definite such as typically designating an unidentified, generic or unfamiliar person or thing [the indefinite articles a and an]; not precise
independence = the quality or state of being independent (not controlled by others; self-governing)
independent = not dependent, not controlled by others; self-governing
indescribable = that can not be described
indeterminate = not definitely or precisely determined or fixed; vague; not known in advance; not leading to a definite end result
interdependence = the act of depending on each other
nondescript = not easily described; belonging to no particular class or kind
obituary = a notice of someone's death, as in a newspaper, usually with a brief biography
object = a material thing that can be seen or perceived
obtuse = blunt (not pointed or acute); exceeding 90 degrees but less than 180 degree
occasion = 1. An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening: On several occasions, we saw him riding a motorcycle.
occident = the west, the Occident=the part of the world west of Asia, especially, Europe and Americas
subside = 1. a. To become less intense, active, or severe; abate.b. To become smaller or less prominent, as swelling. See Synonyms at decrease.
subsidiary = giving aid, support, service, etc.; serving to supplement; auxiliary
subsidize = to support with a subsidy (a grant of money from a government to a person as an aid or support for the person)
subsidy = a financial aid supplied by a government, as to industry, for reasons of public welfare, the balance of payments, etc
subsistence = existence; being; continuance
subversive = tending to subvert, overthrow, or destroy an established government, institution, belief, etc.
succumb = to yield to superior strength or force or over powering appeal or desire
supplicant = One who supplicates; a suppliant.
supposition = something that is supposed (to be laid down, or imagined as an assumption, or proposal); hypothesis
suppress = to put down by force; subdue; quell (subdue, crush); crush
suppression = 1. The act of suppressing.
suppressor = One that suppresses (supress = to put down by force; subdue; quell (subdue, crush); crush)
Note:
distill = de- (di-) + still (drip)obituary = ob- (down) + it (go) + -uary (=-ary, thing that)occident: compare orient which means to rise
Origin:
Frequency: 94
drag
1. To pull along with difficulty or effort; haul: dragged the heavy box out of the way. See Synonyms at pull. 拖; 指男人穿女人的衣服; 时光过得很慢且乏味无聊; 极为讨厌的人或事; 深吸一口烟
Alternative Latin Root: tract trah trai trail
Please See: tract trah trai trail
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abstract contract detract distract entreat entreaty extract intractable portray protract retract subtract trace tract tractability tractable traction tractor trail trailer trailing train trained trait trawl trawler treat treatable treatise treatment treaty
Please See the Dissection of: abstract contract detract distract entreat entreaty extract intractable portray protract retract subtract trace tract tractability tractable traction tractor trail trailer trailing train trained trait trawl trawler treat treatable treatise treatment treaty
Example word meaning:
abstract = thought of apart from (except) any particular instances or material objects; not concrete
contract = draw together; reduce in size, shrink, narrow, shorten
detract = divert; take away
distract = to draw one's attention away in another direction, same as divert
entreat = to ask earnestly; beg; beseech (to ask earnestly); implore (to ask for or beg earnestly for))
entreaty = an earnest request; supplication(a humble request); prayer
extract = to draw out by effort; pull out; as in to extract a tooth, to extract a promise from someone
intractable = not tractable; specifically, hard to manage; unruly or stubborn
portray = to make a picture or a portrait of; depict; delineate (draw)
protract = to draw out; lengthen in duration; prolong; to draw something to scale using a protractor and scale
retract = to draw back (claws, tongue, etc.)
subtract = to take away a part from a whole
trace = a footprint, mark, etc. left by the passage of a person, animal, or a thing
tract = a continuous expanse of land or water, mineral deposit, etc.; stretch; extent; area
tractability = the trait of being easily persuaded
tractable = easily managed, taught, or controlled; docile(easily taught); compliant(yielding easily)
traction = a pulling or drawing, especially of a load, vehicle etc. over a road, track, or other surface
tractor = a powerful vehicle with a gasoline or diesel engine and large rear wheels or endless belt treads (outer layer of a tire), used for pulling farm machinery, hauling loads, etc.
trail = to drag, or let drag behind someone or something, especially on the ground etc.; to pull or tow
trailer = A nonmotorized vehicle designed to be pulled behind a motor vehicle
trailing = pulling or towing; dragging or letting drag behind one
train = A series of connected railroad cars pulled or pushed by one or more locomotives.
trained = something subjected to certain action, exercises, etc. in order to bring to a desired condition
trait = a distinguishing quality or characteristic, as of personality
trawl = a large, baglike net dragged by a boat along the bottom of a fishing bank, trawlnet
trawler = a boat used in trawling (fish with a trawlnet (a large net dragged by a boat))
treat = deal with a subject in writing or speech; deal with someone or discuss with someone for a settlement of something
treatable = that can be treated easily
treatise = a formal, systematic article or book on some subject, especially a discussion of facts, evidence, or principles and the conclusions based on these
treatment = the act, manner, method, etc. of treating, or dealing with someone, or something, or some subject in art or literature, etc.
treaty = a formal agreement between two or more nations, relating to peace, alliance, trade, etc.
Origin:
Frequency: 8
draw
1. a. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag: drew the chair closer to the table; a team of horses drawing a wagon. See Synonyms at pull.b. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading: The teacher drew the children into the room to see the decorations.c. To move or pull so as to cover or uncover something: draw the curtains. 关上; 吸引观众; 平局; 开走; 引起
Alternative Greek Root: gram graph
Please See: gram graph
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: aerogram agraphia anagram anagrammatical autobiographical autobiography autograph barograph bibliography biography calligraphy cardiogram chirography cryptogram diagram diagrammatic digraph epigram epigraph epigraphy geographer geography graft grammar grammatical graph graphic graphics graphite graphology graphomania graphometer hectograph heliograph holograph holographic hydrography ideogram lithography mimeograph monogram monograph myocardiograph oceanography odograph orthography paragraph phonograph photograph photolithography physiography phytogeography pictograph program seismograph stenography telautograph telegram telegraphy topography trigraph
Please See the Dissection of: aerogram agraphia anagram anagrammatical autobiographical autobiography autograph barograph bibliography biography calligraphy cardiogram chirography cryptogram diagram diagrammatic digraph epigram epigraph epigraphy geographer geography graft grammar grammatical graph graphic graphics graphite graphology graphomania graphometer hectograph heliograph holograph holographic hydrography ideogram lithography mimeograph monogram monograph myocardiograph oceanography odograph orthography paragraph phonograph photograph photolithography physiography phytogeography pictograph program seismograph stenography telautograph telegram telegraphy topography trigraph
Example word meaning:
aerogram = air letter; air mail
agraphia = the loss of the ability to write
anagram = a word formed by arranging letters in another word backward, as now from won
anagrammatical = related to anagrams or containing an anagram
autobiographical = of, about autobiography(the practice of writing one's own biography)
autobiography = the practice of writing one's own biography (records of life)
autograph = writing with one's own hand; a signature, handwritten inscription, especially of a famous person
barograph = a barometer that records changes in atmospheric pressure on a revolving cylinder
bibliography = a book about writing, editions, authors, dates of other books (on a subject); a list of references
biography = records of life story
calligraphy = beautiful handwriting, especially, as an art
cardiogram = a graphic tracing showing the variations in electric force which trigger the contractions of the heart
chirography = handwriting
cryptogram = words (or something in writing) in cryptography
diagram = a geometry figure used in the illustration of ideas
diagrammatic = related to or using a diagram
digraph = a group of two successive letters whose phonetic value is a single sound as ea in read
epigram = short writing or statement with witty or clever points in it
epigraph = an inscription(writing) on a monument or a building; epigraph = an inscription engraved on a monument or building
epigraphy = a collection of epigraphs, the study or understanding of epigraphs
geographer = a specialist in geography
geography = the study of countries, mountains, rivers, cities, etc of the world
graft = cut a part from body or plant and implant it somewhere else
grammar = the study of a language, dealing with structure of word, syntax, sound, semantics
grammatical = about, according to grammar
graph = a diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things, as by a number of distinctive dots or lines
graphic = using graphs in description in order to be very clear, vivid
graphics = the art or science of making drawings or graphs, as in engineering or mathematics
graphite = a black substance used for writing, made of chemical element C
graphology = the study of handwriting
graphomania = an obsessive morbid mental condition of writing long meaningless words
graphometer = semicircle, a surveying instrument to measure angles
hectograph = a duplicating device in which written matter is transferred to a glycerin-coated sheet of gelatin, from which many copied can be taken
heliograph = an image formed on glass plate by an early photographic process
holograph = a document wholly hand written by its author
holographic = the process or technique of making holograms
hydrography = the science of the measurement, description, and mapping of the surface waters of the earth, esp. with reference to their use for navigation
ideogram = a graphic symbol (as Chinese characters) representing an idea rather than representing how it sounds
lithography = the process of printing using stone plates and grease and water
mimeograph = a machine for making copies of written matter by means of a stencil
monogram = a design on cloth etc with initials of one's name combined
monograph = a written account of on a single thing; a treatise on a small area of learning
myocardiograph = an instrument for recording the movements of the heart muscle
oceanography = the study of oceans
odograph = odometer, a device for measuring distance traveled
orthography = correct way to write or spell a word
paragraph = a subsection in a page of written composition, chapter, or letter, which deals with a particular point (with a mark sign beside it to mark the start of the subsection)
phonograph = a device to reproduce sound which is carved or recorded in a disk
photograph = an images produced by radiating energy and light on a sensitive surface
photolithography = a process of printing from a stone plate etc, combining photography and lithography
physiography = physical geography; geography that deals with the exterior physical features and changes of the earth
phytogeography = geography of the distribution of plants
pictograph = an idea or graph expressed in pictures
program = public notice; an outline of the order to be followed, of the features to be presented and the persons participating; instructions written before hand for a computer
seismograph = an instrument that records the intensity and duration of earthquakes
stenography = short handwriting and its skill
telautograph = a telegraph for reproducing writing, pictures, images etc.
telegram = a message sent by telegraph
telegraphy = the transmission or the sending of message using radio or electrical signals to a distant place
topography = the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
trigraph = using three letters to represent a sound as pph in Sappho, see digraph
Alternative Latin Root: tract trah trai trail
Please See: tract trah trai trail
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abstract abstractive attract attractive contract contraction contractual detract distract distraction distrait entrain entreat entreaty extract extracted maltreatment mistreated portrait portraiture portray portrayal protract protractor retrace retract retractible retraction retreats subtract subtraction subtrahend trace tracer tracery tract tractability tractable tractor trailer trailing train trained trait trawl trawler treat treatise treatment treaty
Please See the Dissection of: abstract abstractive attract attractive contract contraction contractual detract distract distraction distrait entrain entreat entreaty extract extracted maltreatment mistreated portrait portraiture portray portrayal protract protractor retrace retract retractible retraction retreats subtract subtraction subtrahend trace tracer tracery tract tractability tractable tractor trailer trailing train trained trait trawl trawler treat treatise treatment treaty
Example word meaning:
abstract = thought of apart from (except) any particular instances or material objects; not concrete
abstractive = that abstracts or can abstract (to take away; remove)
attract = to cause to approach (come near) or adhere; to cause to pull or draw something toward oneself or itself
attractive = that attracts or has the power to attract; especially pleasing, charming, pretty, etc.
contract = draw together; reduce in size, shrink, narrow, shorten
contraction = a contracting (drawing together; reducing in size; shrinking or narrowing; shortening) or being contracted
contractual = of or having the nature of a contract (an agreement between two or more people to do something, esp. one formally set forth in writing and enforceable by law)
detract = divert; take away
distract = to draw one's attention away in another direction, same as divert
distraction = a distracting (drawing one's attention away to another direction) or being distracted; confusion
distrait = absent-minded; inattentive
entrain = to draw something along with or after oneself
entreat = to ask earnestly; beg; beseech (to ask earnestly); implore (to ask for or beg earnestly for))
entreaty = an earnest request; supplication(a humble request); prayer
extract = to draw out by effort; pull out; as in to extract a tooth, to extract a promise from someone
extracted = drawn out by effort
maltreatment = the act of treating someone roughly or unkindly; abusing
mistreated = treated wrongly or badly
portrait = a representation of a person, especially of the face; drawn, painted, or photographed, or sculptured representation of a person
portraiture = the process, practice or art of portraying (making a picture of something)
portray = to make a picture or a portrait of; depict; delineate (draw)
portrayal = relating to the act of portraying (making a picture or a portrait of something)
protract = to draw out; lengthen in duration; prolong; to draw something to scale using a protractor and scale
protractor = a thing (device or a person) that protracts (draws out; draws out to scale)
retrace = to go back over again especially in the reverse direction
retract = to draw back (claws, tongue, etc.)
retractible = that can draw back or draw in (as claws or tongue)
retraction = an act of retracting (taking back or drawing back): the state of being retracted
retreats = a going back or backward; withdrawal in the face of opposition or from a dangerous or unpleasant situation
subtract = to take away a part from a whole
subtraction = a subtracting especially the mathematical process of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities
subtrahend = a number or quantity that is going to be subtracted from another (the minuend)
trace = a footprint, mark, etc. left by the passage of a person, animal, or a thing
tracer = a person or thing that traces; specifically a person whose work is tracing drawings, designs, etc. on transparent paper; a person who traces lost or missing articles
tracery = ornamental work of interlacing or branching lines, as in a Gothic window, some kinds of embroidery (work of ornamenting fabric with needlework), etc.
tract = a continuous expanse of land or water, mineral deposit, etc.; stretch; extent; area
tractability = the trait of being easily persuaded
tractable = easily managed, taught, or controlled; docile(easily taught); compliant(yielding easily)
tractor = a powerful vehicle with a gasoline or diesel engine and large rear wheels or endless belt treads (outer layer of a tire), used for pulling farm machinery, hauling loads, etc.
trailer = A nonmotorized vehicle designed to be pulled behind a motor vehicle
trailing = pulling or towing; dragging or letting drag behind one
train = A series of connected railroad cars pulled or pushed by one or more locomotives.
trained = something subjected to certain action, exercises, etc. in order to bring to a desired condition
trait = a distinguishing quality or characteristic, as of personality
trawl = a large, baglike net dragged by a boat along the bottom of a fishing bank, trawlnet
trawler = a boat used in trawling (fish with a trawlnet (a large net dragged by a boat))
treat = deal with a subject in writing or speech; deal with someone or discuss with someone for a settlement of something
treatise = a formal, systematic article or book on some subject, especially a discussion of facts, evidence, or principles and the conclusions based on these
treatment = the act, manner, method, etc. of treating, or dealing with someone, or something, or some subject in art or literature, etc.
treaty = a formal agreement between two or more nations, relating to peace, alliance, trade, etc.
Origin:
Frequency: 9
drawer
1. One that draws, especially one that draws an order for the payment of money. 抽屉
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see draw
Origin:
Frequency: 2
dream
1. A series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. 梦; 梦想; 做梦; 出神; 愿望
Alternative Latin Root: somn
Please See: somn
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: somnolent
Please See the Dissection of: somnolent
Example word meaning:
somnolent = sleepy; drowsy; inducing drowsiness
Origin:
Frequency: 8
dress
1. a. To put clothes on; clothe.b. To furnish with clothing. 穿衣; 连衣裙; 敷裹伤口; 服装
Alternative Latin Root: orn vest
Please See: vest
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adorn devest divest divestiture transvestite travesty vestment
Please See the Dissection of: divest travesty
Example word meaning:
adorn = 1. To lend beauty to: flowers adorned the walkway.
devest = 1. Law To take away (a right or possession, especially an interest that has vested, such as the right to an estate).
divest = to undress or strip especially of clothing, ornament, or equipment; to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
divestiture = 1. An act of divesting.
transvestite = 1. Psychiatry A person with transvestism.
travesty = a grotesque (characterized by distortions or striking incongruities in appearance, shape, or manner; bizarre) or farcical (of farce; absurd, ridiculous) imitation for purposes of ridicule; burlesque
vestment = 1. A garment, especially a robe or gown worn as an indication of office or state.
Origin:
Frequency: 5
drink
1. To take into the mouth and swallow (a liquid). 饮料; 饮用; 喝; 喝酒; 酒
Alternative Latin Root: bib ebr pota poti
Please See: bib ebr pota poti
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: beer beverage bibacious bibulous imbibe imbrue inebriate poison pot potable potion pourboire sobriety
Please See the Dissection of: bibacious bibulous imbibe inebriate potable potion sobriety
Example word meaning:
beer = 1. a. A fermented alcoholic beverage brewed from malt, usually flavored with hops.b. A fermented beverage brewed by traditional methods that is then dealcoholized so that the finished product contains no more than 0.5 percent alcohol.c. A carbonated beverage produced by a method in which the fermentation process is either circumvented or altered, resulting in a finished product having an alcohol content of no more than 0.01 percent.
beverage = 1. Any of various liquids for drinking: The menu lists several beverages, including water, soda, tea, and coffee.
bibacious = addicted to drinking
bibulous = highly absorbent (absorbing moisture, etc.)
imbibe = to drink; drink in
imbrue = 1. To saturate.
inebriate = to make drunk; intoxicate; to excite
poison = 1. A substance that causes injury, illness, or death, especially by chemical means.
pot = 1. Any of various usually domestic containers made of pottery, metal, or glass, as:a. A round, fairly deep cooking vessel with a handle and often a lid.b. A short round container for storing or serving food: a jam pot; a mustard pot.c. A coffeepot.d. A teapot.
potable = fit to drink; drinkable
potion = a drink or liquid dose, as of medicine, poison, or a substance thought to have magic power
pourboire = Money given as a gratuity; a tip.
sobriety = 1. the state or quality of being sober, (not drunk). 2. temperance or moderation, esp. in the use of alcoholic beverages. 3. seriousness or solemnity
Note:
beverage is from bibpoison is from potion
Origin:
Frequency: 8
drive
1. To push, propel, or press onward forcibly; urge forward: drove the horses into the corral. 驾驶; 击球; 努力; 干劲; 推动
Alternative Greek Root: ag agog
Please See: ag agog
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: demagogue
Please See the Dissection of: demagogue
Example word meaning:
demagogue = a leader who use people's prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
Alternative Latin Root: ag pel
Please See: ag
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: coagulation compel
Please See the Dissection of: coagulation
Example word meaning:
coagulation = the process of causing to become viscous (of liquid thick) or thickened into a coherent (sticking together) mass
compel = 1. To force (a person) to do something; drive or constrain: The court compelled the company to pay full restitution. My conscience compels me to speak out. See Synonyms at force.
Origin:
Frequency: 28
drop
1. a. A small amount of a liquid, drawn into a roughly spherical mass by surface tension.b. The quantity of liquid contained in such a mass, especially when measured out by a dropper.c. drops Liquid medicine administered in drops.d. A small quantity of a liquid: There isn't a drop of milk left.e. Informal An alcoholic drink: a man known to have a drop now and then. 下车; 下降; 丢弃; 使落下; 微量
Alternative Greek Root: stalagm
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: stalagmite
Example word meaning:
stalagmite = A conical mineral deposit, usually calcite or aragonite, built up on the floor of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water.
Alternative Latin Root: gutta still
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: distill gout instill
Example word meaning:
distill = 1. To subject (a substance) to distillation.
gout = 1. A disturbance of uric-acid metabolism occurring chiefly in males, characterized by painful inflammation of the joints, especially of the feet and hands, and arthritic attacks resulting from elevated levels of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urate crystals around the joints. The condition can become chronic and result in deformity.
instill = 1. To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant: "Morality ... may be instilled into their minds" (Thomas Jefferson).
Origin:
Frequency: 9
drown
1. To kill by submerging and suffocating in water or another liquid. 淹没; 溺死; 溺水
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
drug
1. a. A substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or as a component of a medication.b. Such a substance as recognized or defined by the US Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 药; 药物; 使人上瘾的药物; 使服麻醉药; 毒品
Alternative Greek Root: pharmak
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: pharmaceutical pharmaceutics pharmacopoeia pharmacy
Example word meaning:
pharmaceutical = Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.
pharmaceutics = (used with a sing. verb) The science of preparing and dispensing drugs.
pharmacopoeia = 1. A book containing an official list of medicinal drugs together with articles on their preparation and use.
pharmacy = 1. The art of preparing and dispensing medical drugs.
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drum
1. a. A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks. b. A sound produced by this instrument. 鼓; 鼓状容器; 鼓膜; 发出类似敲鼓的声音; 打鼓
Alternative Greek Root: tympanon
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: timbre timpani tympanum
Example word meaning:
timbre = 1. The combination of qualities of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume.
timpani = A set of tunable kettledrums typically used in the percussion section of a symphony orchestra.
tympanum = 1. a. Anatomy See middle ear.b. See eardrum.
Origin:
drunk
1. a. Intoxicated with alcoholic liquor to the point of impairment of physical and mental faculties.b. Caused or influenced by intoxication. 喝醉了; 醉汉; 醉的; 醉酒者
Alternative Greek Root: methuein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: amethyst
Example word meaning:
amethyst = 1. A purple or violet form of transparent quartz used as a gemstone.
Note:
Amethyst is believed to be able to prevent one from drunkenness
Alternative Latin Root: ebri
Note:
ebri = ebrius, which are from ebr (drink)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: inebriate inebriety sobriety
Please See the Dissection of: inebriate sobriety
Example word meaning:
inebriate = to make drunk; intoxicate; to excite
inebriety = Intoxication; drunkenness.
sobriety = 1. the state or quality of being sober, (not drunk). 2. temperance or moderation, esp. in the use of alcoholic beverages. 3. seriousness or solemnity
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Frequency: 1
dry
1. Free from liquid or moisture: changed to dry clothes. 干燥的; 枯燥乏味的; 正经的; 不甜的; 使干燥
Alternative Greek Root: skellein xero
Please See: xero
Note:
xero is an exact Greek root for dry
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: elixir phylloxera skeleton xeroderma xerophilous xerophyte
Please See the Dissection of: elixir xeroderma xerophilous xerophyte
Example word meaning:
elixir = a hypothetical substance sought by medieval alchemists to change base metals into gold or to prolong life indefinitely
phylloxera = A small aphidlike insect (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae) that feeds on the roots of grapevines and sometimes forms galls on the leaves, causing severe damage to grape crops. Also called grape phylloxera.
skeleton = 1. a. The internal structure that protects and supports the soft organs, tissues, and other parts of a vertebrate organism, and is composed of bone and cartilage or, in certain animals, cartilage alone.b. The hard external structure that supports, protects, or contains the body of many invertebrates, such as mollusks, crustaceans, and corals, and certain vertebrates, such as turtles.
xeroderma = dry skin disease which is congenital and hereditary, with thickening and roughening of the horny layer of the skin
xerophilous = loving or capable of thriving in a hot, dry climate
xerophyte = a plant adapted to growing under dry condition, or in desert
Alternative Latin Root: ar sicc
Note:
Latin root: ar = arere
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: arid ash desiccant desiccate
Example word meaning:
arid = 1. Lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or woody plants: an arid climate.
ash = 1. The grayish-white to black powdery residue left when something is burned.
desiccant = A substance, such as calcium oxide or silica gel, that has a high affinity for water and is used as a drying agent.
desiccate = 1. To dry out thoroughly.
Note:
ash is from ar (dry)
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Frequency: 35
duck
1. Any of various wild or domesticated waterbirds of the family Anatidae, characteristically having a broad flat bill, short legs, and webbed feet. 得零分的击球手; 把…按入水中片刻; 母鸭; 突然低下头闪避某物; 鸭
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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dull
1. a. Arousing little interest; lacking liveliness; boring: a dull movie.b. Not brisk or rapid; sluggish: Business has been dull. 乏味的; 单调沉闷的; 暗的; 朦胧的; 迟钝的
Alternative Greek Root: moros
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: moron oxymoron
Example word meaning:
moron = 1. A person who is considered foolish or stupid.
oxymoron = A rhetorical figure in which incongruous or contradictory terms are combined, as in a deafening silence and a mournful optimist.
Alternative Latin Root: stolid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: stolid
Example word meaning:
stolid = Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; impassive: "the incredibly massive and stolid bureaucracy of the Soviet system" (John Kenneth Galbraith).
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during
1. Throughout the course or duration of: suffered food shortages during the war. 在...期间; 在某一特定时期内
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. The closest one is sub- as in sojourn (to reside temporarily)
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Frequency: 103
dust
1. Fine, dry particles of matter. 灰尘; 粉末; 除灰; 去掉...上的灰尘
Alternative Greek Root: konis
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: aconite pneumoconiosis
Example word meaning:
aconite = 1. Any of various usually poisonous perennial herbs of the genus Aconitum in the buttercup family, having tuberous roots, palmately lobed leaves, and blue, purple, or white flowers with a large hoodlike upper sepal.
pneumoconiosis = Any of several, usually occupational diseases of the lungs, such as asbestosis or silicosis, caused by prolonged inhalation of especially mineral or metallic dust particles.
Alternative Latin Root: pulvis
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: powder pulverize
Example word meaning:
powder = 1. A substance consisting of ground, pulverized, or otherwise finely dispersed solid particles.
pulverize = 1. To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.
Note:
powder is from pulvis
Origin:
Frequency: 4
duty
1. a. An act or a course of action that is required of one by position, social custom, law, or religion: the duties of being a critical care nurse.b. Required action or service: jury duty; beyond the call of duty. See Synonyms at function.c. Active military service: a tour of duty. 关税; 责任; 义务; 任务
Alternative Latin Root: mun muner offici pietas
Please See: mun muner
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: common immune municipal office officer official officiate pittance pity remunerative
Please See the Dissection of: common municipal pittance remunerative
Example word meaning:
common = of or relating to a community at large; public; known to the community; belonging to or shared by two or more individuals or things or by all members of a group
immune = 1. a. Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt: immune from being eliminated in a contest.b. Having legal immunity: immune from taxation.
municipal = of or having to do with a city, town, etc. or its local government; having self-government locally
office = 1. a. A place in which business, clerical, or professional activities are conducted.b. The administrative personnel, executives, or staff working in such a place: Can your office handle that amount of work?
officer = 1. One who holds an office of authority or trust in an organization, such as a corporation or government.
official = 1. Of or relating to an office or a post of authority: official duties.
officiate = 1. To perform the duties and functions of an office or a position of authority.
pittance = a small portion, amount, or allowance; a meager wage or remuneration
pity = 1. Sympathy and sorrow aroused by the misfortune or suffering of another.
remunerative = serving to remunerate (to pay an equivalent for something such as a service, a loss, or an expense, etc.); providing remuneration; profitable
Note:
pittance is from pietas, which means duty, ration, allowance of food
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Frequency: 8
each
Being one of two or more considered individually; every: Each person cast a vote. My technique improved with each lesson. 每个; 每人; 各自的; 每
Alternative Latin Root: -ni
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: centenary denarius duodenum keno millenary nonagenarian novena octogenarian pinochle quaternary quire septuagenarian sexagenarian ternary trine
Please See the Dissection of: nonagenarian septuagenarian
Example word meaning:
centenary = 1. Of or relating to a 100-year period.
denarius = 1. An ancient Roman silver coin.
duodenum = The beginning portion of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.
keno = A game of chance, similar to lotto, that uses balls rather than counters.
millenary = 1. Of or relating to a thousand, especially to a thousand years; millenarian.
nonagenarian = 90 years old, or between the ages of 90 and 100
novena = A recitation of prayers and devotions for a special purpose during nine consecutive days.
octogenarian = Being between 80 and 90 years of age.
pinochle = 1. A game of cards for two to four persons, played with a special deck of 48 cards, with points being scored by taking tricks and forming certain combinations.
quaternary = 1. Consisting of four; in fours.
quire = 1. A set of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and stock; one twentieth of a ream.
septuagenarian = a person whose age is in the seventies
sexagenarian = 1. Being 60 years old or between the ages of 60 and 70.
ternary = 1. Composed of three or arranged in threes.
trine = 1. Threefold; triple.
Note:
centenary is from centeni (=a hundred each)denarius is from deni (ten each) + -arius (=-ary, a noun suffix for object)keno is from quini (five each)millenary is from milleni (a thousand each)nonagenarian is from nonageni (90 each)novena is from noveni (nine each)octogenarian is from octogeni (80 each)pinochle is from bini (two each)quaternary is from quaterniquire is from quaterniternary is from terni (three each)trine is from trini (three each)
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Frequency: 173
eager
1. Having or showing keen interest, intense desire, or impatient expectancy. See Usage Note at anxious. 渴望的
Alternative Latin Root: cupid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cupidity
Example word meaning:
cupidity = Excessive desire, especially for wealth; covetousness or avarice.
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ear
1. Anatomy a. The vertebrate organ of hearing, responsible for maintaining equilibrium as well as sensing sound and divided in mammals into the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.b. The part of this organ that is externally visible. 耳朵; 听力; 听觉; 穗
Alternative Greek Root: oto
Please See: oto
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: otalgia parotid
Please See the Dissection of: otalgia
Example word meaning:
otalgia = ear pain
parotid = 1. Situated near the ear: the parotid region of the face.
Note:
parotid is from oto (=otid)
Alternative Latin Root: aur
Please See: aur
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aural auricle auricular auscultation
Please See the Dissection of: aural
Example word meaning:
aural = of ear, received through ear or the sense of hearing
auricle = 1. Anatomy a. The outer projecting portion of the ear. Also called pinna.b. See atrium.
auricular = 1. Of or relating to the sense of hearing or the organs of hearing.
auscultation = 1. The act of listening.
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Frequency: 1
early
1. Of or occurring near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events: in the early morning; scored two runs in the early innings. 早的; 及时的; 在初期; 在早期; 早
Alternative Greek Root: eri
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: ere
Example word meaning:
ere = Previous to; before.
Alternative Latin Root: matur primaev pristin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: mature premature primeval primitive pristine
Please See the Dissection of: primeval primitive
Example word meaning:
mature = 1. a. Having reached full natural growth or development: a mature cell.b. Having reached a desired or final condition; ripe: a mature cheese.
premature = 1. Occurring, growing, or existing before the customary, correct, or assigned time; uncommonly or unexpectedly early: a premature end.
primeval = of the earliest times or ages; primal (first in time); primordial (first in time)
primitive = not derived; original; of or relating to the earliest age or period
pristine = 1. a. Remaining in a pure state, without human alteration: a pristine stream.b. Remaining free from dirt or decay; clean: pristine mountain snow.
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Frequency: 77
earn
1. To gain especially for the performance of service, labor, or work: earned money by mowing lawns. 博得; 应得; 挣得; 赚得
Alternative Latin Root: mer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: demerit emeritus meretricious merit meritorious
Please See the Dissection of: emeritus
Example word meaning:
demerit = 1. a. A quality or characteristic deserving of blame or censure; a fault.b. Absence of merit.
emeritus = retired from active service, usually for age, but retaining one's rank or title
meretricious = 1. a. Attracting attention in a vulgar manner: meretricious ornamentation.b. Plausible but false or insincere; specious: made a meretricious argument.
merit = 1. a. Superior quality or worth; excellence: a proposal of some merit; an ill-advised plan without merit.b. A quality deserving praise or approval; virtue: a store having the merit of being open late.
meritorious = Deserving reward or praise; having merit.
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Frequency: 8
earth
1. a. The land surface of the world.b. The softer, friable part of land; soil, especially productive soil. 地球; 地面; 尘世; 接地; 洞穴
Alternative Greek Root: geo
Please See: geo
Note:
geo is an exact Greek root for earth
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: apogee epigeous Gaea geographer geography geology geometry geomorphology geophagy geophone geopolitics George georgic geotropic geotropism hypogeous hypogeum perigee phytogeography
Please See the Dissection of: apogee epigeous Gaea geographer geography geology geometry geomorphology geophagy geophone geopolitics George georgic geotropic geotropism hypogeous hypogeum perigee phytogeography
Example word meaning:
apogee = the point in its orbit around the earth when the moon or an artificial satellite is at its greatest distance from the earth. Compare perigee
epigeous = Living or occurring on or near the earth's surface. opposite to hypogeous
Gaea = A goddess who is the personification of the earth
geographer = a specialist in geography
geography = the study of countries, mountains, rivers, cities, etc of the world
geology = a science that deals with the earth, its history, and life especially as recorded in rock or earth
geometry = The science of doing the measurement on the earth; the science that deals with points, lines, planes, and figures, and examines their properties, measurement, and mutual relations in space
geomorphology = the science that deal with the nature and origin of the topographic feature of earth
geophagy = eating earth or clay
geophone = an electronic receiver designed to pick up seismic vibration transmitted through rock
geopolitics = a study of the influence of such factors as geography, economics, and demography on the politics and foreign policy of a state
George = a person's name, who likes work relating to earth, ground, soil
georgic = having to do with agriculture or husbandry
geotropic = of or relating to geotropism (any movement or growth of a plant, in response to the force of earth gravity)
geotropism = any movement or growth of a plant, in response to the force of earth gravity
hypogeous = Living or occurring under the earth's surface
hypogeum = subterranean (under ground) portion of a building; an underground cellar, vault, tomb, etc
perigee = the point in the orbit of an object that is the closest to the earth
phytogeography = geography of the distribution of plants
Alternative Latin Root: hum mund tellur- terr
Please See: hum mund terr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: disinter exhume extramundane humus inhume inter Mediterranean parterre posthumous rubric subterranean tellurian tellurium terrace terrain terrarium terrestrial terricolous terrier territory tureen turmeric
Please See the Dissection of: disinter exhume extramundane inhume inter Mediterranean posthumous rubric subterranean terrace terrestrial terricolous terrier
Example word meaning:
disinter = to remove from a grave, tomb, etc.; dig up, exhume (remove from a grave)
exhume = to dig out of the earth; disinter (to remove from a grave, tomb, etc.; dig up. disinter is the opposite of inter); to bring to light; disclose; reveal
extramundane = beyond or outside of the material world
humus = A brown or black organic substance consisting of partially or wholly decayed vegetable or animal matter that provides nutrients for plants and increases the ability of soil to retain water.
inhume = bury; same as inter
inter = To place in a grave or tomb; bury.
Mediterranean = surrounded, or almost surrounded by land; (of water) landlocked
parterre = 1. An ornamental flower garden having the beds and paths arranged to form a pattern.
posthumous = born after the father's death; published after the author's death
rubric = a heading of a part of a book or manuscript done or underlined in a color (such as red color) different from the rest; an authoritative rule, especially a rule for conduct of a liturgical (public worship) service
subterranean = being, lying, or operating under the surface of the earth
tellurian = 1. An inhabitant of the earth; a terrestrial.
tellurium = A brittle, silvery-white, rare metallic element usually found in combination with gold and other metals, produced commercially as a byproduct of the electrolytic refining of copper and used in compact discs, semiconductors, ceramics, and blasting caps and (in the form of bismuth telluride) in thermoelectric devices. In alloys it improves the machinability of stainless steel or copper, and increases the durability and hardness of lead. Atomic number 52; atomic weight 127.60; melting point 449.5°C; boiling point 988°C; specific gravity 6.23 (20°C); valence 2, 4, 6. See Periodic Table.
terrace = a raised, flat mound (heap) of earth with sloping sides
terrain = 1. a. An area of land; ground: climbed a tree to view the surrounding terrain.b. A particular geographic area; a region: a guide who knows this terrain well.
terrarium = A small enclosure or closed container in which selected living plants and sometimes small land animals, such as turtles and lizards, are kept.
terrestrial = of this world; worldly; earthly; mundane
terricolous = living in, on, or near ground
terrier = any member of several breeds of generally small and typically aggressive dog, originally bred to rout (defeat) vermin and small game animals from their lairs (resting places)
territory = 1. a. An area of land; a region.b. The land and waters under the jurisdiction of a government.c. A political subdivision of a country.d. A geographic region, such as a colonial possession, that is dependent on an external government: the territories of the Holy Roman Empire.
tureen = A broad, deep, usually covered dish used for serving foods such as soups or stews.
turmeric = 1. A widely cultivated tropical plant (Curcuma longa) of India, having yellow flowers and an aromatic, somewhat fleshy rhizome.
Note:
parterre = par (over, on) + terre (earch, ground)
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Frequency: 30
east
1. Abbr. Ea. The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 90° clockwise from due north and directly opposite west.b. The direction of the earth's axial rotation. 东方; 东方的; 向东方; 朝东的; 东方来的
Alternative Latin Root: orient-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: orient oriental orientation
Please See the Dissection of: orient orientation
Example word meaning:
orient = brilliant; shining; precious: said originally of pearls, now used more generally; eastern; rising as the sun
oriental = 1. often Oriental Of or relating to the countries of the Orient or their peoples or cultures; eastern.
orientation = an orienting (arranging with reference to the east, or the direction of the rising sun) or being oriented
Note:
occident (which means to fall): compare orient which means to rise
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Frequency: 6
eastern
1. Situated in, toward, or facing the east. 东方的; 东部的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see east
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Frequency: 5
easy
1. a. Capable of being accomplished or acquired with ease; posing no difficulty: an easy victory; an easy problem.b. Likely to happen by accident or without intention: It's easy to slip on the wet floor. It's easy to push the wrong button. 容易的; 当心; 温和的; 舒适的; 轻松的
Alternative Latin Root: facil facult
Please See: facil facult
Note:
facil and facult are exact Latin roots for easy
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: difficulty facile facilitate facility faculty
Please See the Dissection of: difficulty facile facilitate facility faculty
Example word meaning:
difficulty = the quality of being difficult (hard to do, make or carry out; arduous)
facile = not hard to do or achieve; easy
facilitate = to make easy or easier
facility = ease of doing or making; absence of difficulty; a ready ability; skill; dexterity; fluency
faculty = 1. [Obs.] the power to do; ability to perform an action 2 any natural of specialized power of a living organism; sense; power or ability to do some particular thing; special aptitude or skill
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Frequency: 35
eat
1. a. To take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption.b. To take in and absorb as food: a plant that eats insects; a cell that eats bacteria.c. To include habitually or by preference in one's diet: a bird that eats insects, fruit, and seeds; stopped eating red meat on advice from her doctor. 吃
Alternative Greek Root: phag
Please See: phag
Note:
phag is an exact Greek root for eat
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anthropophagous bacteriophage dysphagia entomophagous esophagus geophagy hippophagi ichthyophagous necrophagia pantophagous phagocyte phyllophagous sarcophagus xylophagous zoophagous
Please See the Dissection of: anthropophagous bacteriophage dysphagia entomophagous esophagus geophagy hippophagi ichthyophagous necrophagia pantophagous phagocyte phyllophagous sarcophagus xylophagous zoophagous
Example word meaning:
anthropophagous = feeding on human flesh
bacteriophage = any virus that infects (or eats) bacteria
dysphagia = difficulty in swallowing
entomophagous = feeding on insects
esophagus = the tube through which food is passed or carried from pharynx to stomach
geophagy = eating earth or clay
hippophagi = eaters of horse flesh
ichthyophagous = feeding on fish
necrophagia = the eating of dead bodies
pantophagous = eating all kinds of food
phagocyte = any cell, especially, a leukocyte that ingests and destroys other cells microorganisms, or other foreign matter in the blood and tissues
phyllophagous = feeding on leaves
sarcophagus = limestone coffin or tomb, ornamented
xylophagous = eating into and destroying wood
zoophagous = feeding on animals
Note:
oesophagus = esophagus
Alternative Latin Root: ed vor
Please See: vor
Note:
vor is an exact Latin root for eat
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: carnivorous comestible devour edible herbivorous obese omnivorous piscivorous voracious voracity
Please See the Dissection of: carnivorous herbivorous omnivorous piscivorous voracious voracity
Example word meaning:
carnivorous = devouring animal flesh or tissues
comestible = Fit to be eaten; edible.
devour = 1. To eat up greedily. See Synonyms at eat.
edible = Fit to be eaten, especially by humans: edible roots; an edible mushroom.
herbivorous = feeding chiefly on grass or other plants
obese = Having excessive body weight caused by the accumulation of fat; extremely fat. See Synonyms at fat.
omnivorous = eating any sort of food, especially, both animal and vegetable food
piscivorous = feeding on fishes
voracious = greedy in eating; devouring or eager to devour large quantities
voracity = the quality of being voracious (greedy in eating; devouring or eager to devour large quantities)
Note:
comestible is from edere (=ed)obese is from ed: obese = ob- + edere(ed)
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Frequency: 11
edge
1. a. A thin, sharpened side, as of the blade of a cutting instrument.b. The degree of sharpness of a cutting blade.c. A penetrating, incisive quality: "His simplicity sets off the satire, and gives it a finer edge" (William Hazlitt).d. A slight but noticeable sharpness, harshness, or discomforting quality: His voice had an edge to it.e. Keenness, as of desire or enjoyment; zest: The brisk walk gave an edge to my appetite. 边缘; 锁边; 锋利; 刀口; 强烈
Alternative Greek Root: acro-
Please See: acro-
Note:
acro- is an exact Greek root for edge
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: acrobat acrogen acromegaly acrophobia Acropolis
Please See the Dissection of: acrobat acrogen acromegaly acrophobia Acropolis
Example word meaning:
acrobat = one who performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control or balance of body
acrogen = plant having growing unit at tip
acromegaly = enlargement of hands, feet, and face
acrophobia = morbid fear of high place;
Acropolis = the upper fortified portion of an ancient Greek city (as Athens)
Note: Please see also border: fin is a Latin root for border
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Frequency: 12
educate
to lead or train or develop the knowledge, skill, mind or character of especially by formal study; teach 教育, 培养, 训练
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of educate.
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effect
to bring about; to cause to come into being; accomplish vt. 招致, 引起; 实现, 达到; n. 结果, 影响, 效果; 要旨; n. (pl.) 财产, 动产
Alternative Latin Root: effect effic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: coefficient effect effective effectual effectuate efficacious efficient
Please See the Dissection of: coefficient effect efficacious efficient
Example word meaning:
coefficient = a factor that contributes to produce a result
effect = to bring about; to cause to come into being; accomplish
effective = 1. a. Having an intended or expected effect.b. Producing a strong impression or response; striking: gave an effective performance as Othello.
effectual = Producing or sufficient to produce a desired effect. See Synonyms at effective.
effectuate = To bring about; effect.
efficacious = having the power to produce a desired effect; effective
efficient = directly producing an effect or result
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Frequency: 18
effective
1. a. Having an intended or expected effect.b. Producing a strong impression or response; striking: gave an effective performance as Othello. 有效的; 生效的; 给人深刻印象的; 效率高的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see effect
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Frequency: 26
effort
the using of energy to get something done; exertion (use) of strength or mental power 努力, 努力的成果
Alternative Latin Root: opera
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: operate
Please See the Dissection of: operate
Example word meaning:
operate = work; function; act; to be in action so as to produce an effect
Note: Please see the dissection of effort.
Origin:
Frequency: 14
egg
1. a. A female gamete; an ovum. Also called egg cell.b. The round or oval female reproductive body of various animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and insects, consisting usually of an embryo surrounded by nutrient material and a protective covering.c. The oval, thin-shelled reproductive body of a bird, especially that of a hen, used as food. 鸡蛋; 卵; 卵子; 卵细胞; 怂恿
Alternative Greek Root: oo
Please See: oo
Note:
oo is an exact Greek root for egg
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: oologist
Please See the Dissection of: oologist
Example word meaning:
oologist = a zoological specialist in eggs
Alternative Latin Root: ova ovi
Please See: ova ovi
Note:
ova and ovi are exact Latin roots for egg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: oval ovary ovate oviparous ovoviviparous ovule
Please See the Dissection of: oval oviparous ovoviviparous
Example word meaning:
oval = shaped like the longitudinal cross section of an egg; elliptical
ovary = 1. a. One of the paired female reproductive organs that produce eggs and female sex hormones in humans and other vertebrates.b. An analogous gland in an invertebrate animal, such as a flatworm or a mollusk.
ovate = 1. Shaped like an egg.
oviparous = producing eggs that develop and hatch after leaving the body of the female
ovoviviparous = designating various animals, as some reptiles, fishes, and snails, which produce eggs with enclosing membranes, that are hatched within the female so that the young are born alive
ovule = 1. Botany A structure in seed plants that consists of the embryo sac surrounded by the nucellus and one or two integuments and that develops into a seed after it is fertilized.
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Frequency: 19
either
1. Any one of two; one or the other: Wear either coat. 两者之中任一的; 两者之中任何一个; 两者之中每一方的; 也; 任一
Alternative Latin Root: uter
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: neuter
Please See the Dissection of: neuter
Example word meaning:
neuter = having no sexual organ; having no sex
Origin:
Frequency: 57
elastic
1. a. Easily resuming original size or shape after being stretched or otherwise deformed; flexible. See Synonyms at flexible.b. Relating to a collision in which the total kinetic energy is conserved. 可变的; 弹性的; 弹性织物; 松紧带; 灵活的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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elbow
1. a. The joint or bend of the arm between the forearm and the upper arm.b. The bony outer projection of this joint. 肘; 推挤着前进; 用手肘推开
Alternative Latin Root: cubit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cubit
Example word meaning:
cubit = An ancient unit of linear measure, originally equal to the length of the forearm from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow, or about 17 to 22 inches (43 to 56 centimeters).
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elder
1. Greater than another in age or seniority. 年长的; 年龄较大的; 年龄较大者; 接骨木; 教会的长老
Alternative Greek Root: geras geron
Please See: geras geron
Note:
Geras and geron are approximate alternatives for elder
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: geriatrics gerontology
Please See the Dissection of: geriatrics gerontology
Example word meaning:
geriatrics = the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and problems of old age. geriatric is adjective of geriatrics
gerontology = the scientific or medical study of the aging process and the problems relating to aged people
Alternative Latin Root: sen
Please See: sen
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: seignior senate sire
Please See the Dissection of: senate sire
Example word meaning:
seignior = 1. A man of rank, especially a feudal lord.
senate = a council of elders
sire = a title of respect used in addressing a king, equivalent to your majesty; father
Note:
sire is from sen-
Origin:
eldest
Greatest in age or seniority. See Usage Note at elder1. 最年长的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see old
Origin:
elect
1. To select by vote for an office or for membership: elected her club president. 推选; 选举; 选定的; 选择
Alternative Latin Root: lect
Please See: lect
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: elect
Example word meaning:
elect = 1. To select by vote for an office or for membership: elected her club president.
Note: Please see also most frequently used word: choose, and its accurate Latin roots: lect, leg, lig
Origin:
electric
1. also e·lec·tri·cal (-trĭ-kəl) Of, relating to, producing, or operated by electricity: electric current; an electrical device. 电的; 充满刺激的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
electrical
Of, relating to, producing, or operated by electricity 电的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 23
electrician
One whose occupation is the installation, maintenance, repair, or operation of electric equipment and circuitry. 电工
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
electricity
1. a. The physical phenomena arising from the behavior of electrons and protons that is caused by the attraction of particles with opposite charges and the repulsion of particles with the same charge.b. The physical science of such phenomena. 电; 电力
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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elephant
1. Any of several very large herbivorous mammals of the family Elephantidae native to Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, having thick, almost hairless skin, a long, flexible, prehensile trunk, upper incisors forming long curved tusks of ivory, and, in the African species, large fan-shaped ears. 大象; 象
Alternative Greek Root: elephas
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: elephant elephantiasis
Example word meaning:
elephant = 1. Any of several very large herbivorous mammals of the family Elephantidae native to Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, having thick, almost hairless skin, a long, flexible, prehensile trunk, upper incisors forming long curved tusks of ivory, and, in the African species, large fan-shaped ears.
elephantiasis = 1. Chronic, often extreme enlargement and hardening of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue, especially of the legs and external genitals, resulting from lymphatic obstruction.
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else
1. Other; different: Ask somebody else. 其他的; 别的; 另外; 另外的
Alternative Greek Root: allo-
Please See: allo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: allegory allergy allonym allotrope parallax parallel parallelogram
Please See the Dissection of: allergy allonym allotrope parallel parallelogram
Example word meaning:
allegory = 1. a. The representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form.b. A story, picture, or play employing such representation. John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and Herman Melville's Moby-Dick are allegories.
allergy = a hypersensitivity to a specific substance, the same substance in same amounts is harmless to other people
allonym = the other name used by a writer
allotrope = a form that is characteristic of allotropy(a substance (like C carbon) that exists in other form)
parallax = A change in the apparent position of an object relative to more distant objects, caused by a change in the observer's line of sight toward the object.
parallel = things happening in different places or time; of line or planes etc., extending in the same direction, and at the same distance apart at every point
parallelogram = a plane figure having four sides with opposite sides parallel and equal
Note: Please see also other
Origin:
Frequency: 30
empire
1. a. A political unit having an extensive territory or comprising a number of territories or nations and ruled by a single supreme authority.b. The territory included in such a unit. 帝国; 大企业; 大财团
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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employ
1. a. To provide work to (someone) for pay: agreed to employ the job applicant.b. To engage the attention or activity of; occupy: employed himself for an hour reading blogs. 雇用; 使用; 忙于
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 4
empty
1. a. Having nothing inside or on the surface; holding or containing nothing: an empty bag; an empty lot.b. Mathematics Having no elements or members; null: an empty set. 倒空; 空的; 缺; 无; 未占用的
Alternative Greek Root: keno
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cenotaph
Example word meaning:
cenotaph = A monument erected in honor of a dead person whose remains lie elsewhere.
Alternative Latin Root: depl inanis jejun vaca vacu van vast void
Please See: vaca vacu van
Note:
vaca and vacu are accurate Latin roots for empty
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: avoid deplete evacuate inane inanition jejune jejunum vacant vacate vacation vacuity vacuole vacuous vacuum vain vainglory vanish vanity vast vaunt void waste
Please See the Dissection of: deplete evacuate jejune vacuity vacuum
Example word meaning:
avoid = 1. a. To stay clear of; go around or away from: swerve to avoid a pothole.b. To take measures so as not to meet or see (someone): "He never let go of the idea that she lived out there in order to avoid him" (Elizabeth Benedict).
deplete = to empty of a principal substance; to lessen remarkably in quantity, content, value or power
evacuate = to remove the contents of; to empty out; to discharge from the body as waste; to void
inane = Lacking sense or substance: interrupting with inane comments; angry with my inane roommate.
inanition = 1. Exhaustion, as from lack of nourishment or vitality.
jejune = lacking nutritive value; devoid of significance or interest; dull; juvenile. Originally jejune is from jujunus which means hungry
jejunum = The section of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum.
vacant = 1. a. Containing nothing; empty: vacant space.b. Not occupied or put to use: a vacant row of seats.c. Without an incumbent or occupant; unfilled: a vacant position.d. Not filled with any activity: vacant hours. See Synonyms at empty.
vacate = 1. a. To cease to occupy (a lodging or place); leave: vacate an apartment.b. To cease to hold (a job or position): vacated his position on the firm's board.
vacation = 1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee.
vacuity = an empty space; the state of being vacuous (empty or lacking contents); something that is inane (empty, lacking meaning, significance, or point, silly)
vacuole = 1. A membrane-bound organelle in the cytoplasm of most cells, especially plant cells, containing water and dissolved substances such as salts, sugars, enzymes, and amino acids.
vacuous = 1. a. Lacking intelligence; stupid or empty-headed.b. Devoid of substance or meaning; vapid or inane: a vacuous comment.c. Devoid of expression; vacant: a vacuous stare. See Synonyms at empty.
vacuum = a space with nothing at all in it; completely empty space
vain = 1. Not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless: a vain attempt.
vainglory = 1. Excessive or unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
vanish = 1. a. To pass out of sight, especially quickly; disappear. See Synonyms at disappear.b. To pass out of existence: when the dinosaurs vanished from the earth.
vanity = 1. a. Excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceit. See Synonyms at conceit.b. Something about which one is vain or conceited: "One thing ... rather quenched her vanities: she had to wear her cousin's clothes" (Louisa May Alcott).
vast = 1. Very great in size, extent, or quantity. See Synonyms at enormous.
vaunt = 1. A boastful remark.
void = 1. Containing no matter; empty.
waste = 1. To use, consume, spend, or expend thoughtlessly or carelessly.
Note:
vain is from vanvainglory is from vanwaste is from vast (=wast)
Origin:
Frequency: 1
enclose
to close in 围绕, 圈起, 放入封套, 附上; [计算机] 括入
Alternative Greek Root: phrag-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: diaphragm
Example word meaning:
diaphragm = 1. Anatomy A muscular membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and functioning in respiration. Also called midriff.
Alternative Latin Root: arc includ
Please See: arc
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: coerce conclude include
Example word meaning:
coerce = 1. To pressure, intimidate, or force (someone) into doing something. See Synonyms at force.
conclude = 1. To bring to an end; close: concluded the rally with the national anthem. See Synonyms at complete.
include = 1. To contain or take in as a part, element, or member.
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encourage
1. To inspire with hope, courage, or confidence. 鼓励
Alternative Latin Root: hort
Please See: hort
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: exhort
Please See the Dissection of: exhort
Example word meaning:
exhort = to incite by argument or advice; urge strongly; to give warning or advice; make urgent appeals
Origin:
Frequency: 9
end
1. Either extremity of something that has length: the end of the pier. 结束; 末端; 死亡; 残片; 目标
Alternative Greek Root: acro- teleo-
Please See: acro- teleo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: acromegaly acrophobia teleology
Please See the Dissection of: acromegaly acrophobia teleology
Example word meaning:
acromegaly = enlargement of hands, feet, and face
acrophobia = morbid fear of high place;
teleology = the study of final cause, the fact that has final purpose
Alternative Latin Root: fin ultim
Please See: fin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: definition final finality finicky finite infinitesimal ultimate
Please See the Dissection of: definition final finality finicky finite infinitesimal
Example word meaning:
definition = the act of defining or determining; a statement for expressing the essential nature of or the meaning of something
final = of or coming at the end; last; concluding
finality = the quality or condition of being final, settled, or complete; conclusiveness
finicky = too particular or exacting; overly dainty (delicately pretty or lovely) or fastidious (not easy to please; very critical or discriminating); fussy (worrying about trifles)
finite = having definite or definable limits [a finite number of possibilities]; having a limited nature or existence; completely determinable in theory or in fact by counting, measurement, or by thought
infinitesimal = indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute.
ultimate = 1. a. Being last in a series, process, or progression: "As the ultimate arbiter of the Constitution, the Supreme Court occupies a central place in our scheme of government" (Richard A. Epstein). See Synonyms at last1.b. Eventual: hoped for ultimate victory.
Origin:
Frequency: 76
enemy
1. a. One who feels hatred toward, intends injury to, or opposes another; a foe.b. One who opposes or is hostile to an idea or cause: an enemy of democracy.c. Something destructive or injurious in its effects: "Art hath an enemy called Ignorance" (Ben Jonson). 敌人; 敌军; 敌国; 敌方的; 仇人
Alternative Greek Root: diabol
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: devil
Example word meaning:
devil = 1. often Devil In many religions, the major personified spirit of evil, ruler of Hell, and foe of God. Used with the.
Note:
devil is from dia (through, across) + bol (throw), to throw across, to assault someone's character
Alternative Latin Root: adversari hostis inimic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adversary enmity host hostile inimical
Please See the Dissection of: adversary inimical
Example word meaning:
adversary = one that contends with, opposes, or resists; enemy
enmity = 1. Deep-seated, often mutual hatred.
host = 1. One who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.
hostile = 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: hostile forces; hostile acts.
inimical = like an enemy; hostile; unfriendly
Note:
It is noteworthy that both host and guest are from the same root ultimately: ghos-ti- which means stranger (enemy)
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engine
1. a. A machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion.b. Such a machine distinguished from an electric, spring-driven, or hydraulic motor by its use of a fuel. 发动机; 火车头; 引擎
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 7
English
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of England or its people or culture. 英语; 英国人的; 英格兰人; 英格兰的
Alternative Latin Root: angl anglus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: anglican anglicism Anglophile
Example word meaning:
anglican = 1. Of or characteristic of the Church of England or any of the churches related to it in origin and communion, such as the Episcopal Church.
anglicism = 1. a. A word, phrase, or idiom characteristic of or peculiar to the English language.b. A Briticism.
Anglophile = One who admires England, its people, and its culture.
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enjoy
1. To receive pleasure or satisfaction from. 享受; 经历
Alternative Latin Root: frui
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: fruit fruition
Example word meaning:
fruit = 1. a. The ripened ovary or ovaries of a seed-bearing plant, together with accessory parts, containing the seeds and occurring in a wide variety of forms.b. An edible, usually sweet and fleshy form of such a structure.c. A part or an amount of such a plant product, served as food: fruit for dessert.
fruition = 1. Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment: labor finally coming to fruition.
Origin:
Frequency: 27
enough
1. To a satisfactory amount or degree; sufficiently: Is the fish cooked enough? 充足的; 很; 相当地; 足够; 足够地
Alternative Latin Root: sat
Please See: sat (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: asset insatiable polyunsaturated sad satiate satiety satire satisfaction satisfy saturate saturated unsated unsaturated
Please See the Dissection of: asset insatiable polyunsaturated satiate saturate saturated unsated unsaturated
Example word meaning:
asset = anything owned that has exchange value; a valuable or desirable thing to have
insatiable = incapable of being satisfied; quenchless (can not be extinguished or satisfied)
polyunsaturated = containing more than one double or triple bonds in the molecule
sad = 1. Showing, expressing, or feeling sorrow or unhappiness: a sad face.
satiate = having had enough or more than enough or more than full; sated
satiety = The condition of being full or gratified beyond the point of satisfaction; surfeit.
satire = 1. a. A literary work in which human foolishness or vice is attacked through irony, derision, or wit.b. The branch of literature constituting such works.
satisfaction = 1. a. The fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite: wanted more space and found satisfaction in a new apartment.b. Pleasure or contentment derived from such gratification: took satisfaction in being vindicated.c. An instance of being satisfied or a source of gratification: "Cultivate some artistic talent, for you will find it the most durable of satisfactions" (Randolph Bourne).
satisfy = 1. To fulfill the need, desire, or expectation of: Were you satisfied with the hotel's service?
saturate = To fill thoroughly; To soak or fill so that no more liquid may be absorbed
saturated = filled to capacity; having absorbed all that something can take up
unsated = unsatisfied
unsaturated = not saturated (filled to its capacity)
Note:
sad is from sat, meaning full, heavy, weary, grave
Origin:
Frequency: 82
enquire
Variant of inquire. 询问; 问; 问起某人的状况; 打听; 查究
Alternative Greek Root: historein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: history
Example word meaning:
history = 1. a. A chronological record of events, as of the life or development of a people or institution, often including an explanation of or commentary on those events: a history of the Vikings.b. A formal written account of related natural phenomena: a history of volcanoes.c. A record of a patient's general medical background: took the patient's history.d. An established condition or pattern of behavior: an inmate with a history of mental illness and drug abuse.
Alternative Latin Root: quaer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: enquire inquest inquisition inquisitive inquisitor perquisite query
Please See the Dissection of: inquest inquisition inquisitive perquisite
Example word meaning:
enquire = Variant of inquire.
inquest = a judicial inquiry; as a coroner's investigation of a death
inquisition = the act of inquiring; investigation
inquisitive = inclined to ask many questions or seek information; eager to learn
inquisitor = One who inquires or makes an inquisition, especially a questioner who is excessively rigorous or harsh.
perquisite = a privilege, gain, bonus, or profit incidental (occurring merely by chance) to regular salary or wages
query = 1. A question; an inquiry.
Note: enquire = inquire
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enter
1. To come or go into: The train entered the tunnel. 进入; 进去; 开始从事; 把...记入; 报名参加
Alternative Latin Root: ingredi inire intr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: enter entry ingredient ingress initial introit penetrate
Please See the Dissection of: ingredient initial
Example word meaning:
enter = 1. To come or go into: The train entered the tunnel.
entry = 1. a. The act or an instance of entering.b. The privilege or right of entering.
ingredient = any of the things that a mixture is made of; a constituent of anything
ingress = 1. also in·gres·sion (ĭn-grĕsh′ən) A going in or entering.
initial = of or relating to the beginning; incipient [his initial reaction]
introit = 1. Ecclesiastical A hymn or psalm sung when the officiant enters at the opening of a service.
penetrate = 1. To enter, pass into, or force a way into: The needle penetrated the skin. Light penetrated the forest canopy. The soldiers penetrated enemy territory.
Origin:
Frequency: 11
entrance
1. The act or an instance of entering. 入口; 入场权; 入学; 进入; 进口
Alternative Latin Root: introit port
Please See: port (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: importunate importune introit opportune passport porch port portal porter portico
Please See the Dissection of: importunate importune opportune passport porch port portal porter portico
Example word meaning:
importunate = urgent or persistent in asking or demanding; insistent; refusing to be denied; annoyingly urgent or persistent
importune = same as importunate. troublesomely urgent; overly persistent in request or demand
introit = 1. Ecclesiastical A hymn or psalm sung when the officiant enters at the opening of a service.
opportune = right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances: said of time
passport = a formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to a citizen that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows the citizen to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements
porch = a covered entrance to a building, usually projecting from the wall and having a separate roof
port = a harbor; a gate; an entrance
portal = a doorway; gate; or entrance, especially a large and imposing (of great size leading to making a strong impression) one
porter = a doorkeeper or gatekeeper
portico = a porch or covered walk, consisting of a roof supported by columns, often at the entrance or across the front of a building
Origin:
Frequency: 1
envelope
1. A flat paper container, especially for a letter, usually having a gummed flap. 信封
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
equal
of the same quantity, size, number, value, etc. 对手, 匹敌, 同辈; adj. 相等的, 平等的, 胜任的; vt. 等于, 比得上; [计算机] 相等
Alternative Greek Root: iso-
Please See: iso- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: isobar isochronous isoclinal isocracy isodynamic isomer isometric isosceles isostasy isotherm isotonic isotope
Please See the Dissection of: isobar isochronous isoclinal isocracy isodynamic isomer isostasy isotherm isotonic isotope
Example word meaning:
isobar = a line on a map of earth connecting points having equal barometric pressure (atmosphere pressure) at a given reference altitude
isochronous = occurring at the same time, totally synchronized
isoclinal = of similar or equal inclination or dip
isocracy = a system of government in which all persons have equal political power
isodynamic = with same force all through or in every part
isomer = two chemical compounds having the same constituent elements and numbers but differing in physical or chemical properties because of the differences in the structure of molecules
isometric = 1. Of or exhibiting equality in dimensions or measurements.
isosceles = Having at least two equal sides: an isosceles triangle.
isostasy = an equilibrium in which rocks are static because of being subjected to equal pressure
isotherm = a line on a map or chart of the earth's surface connecting points having the same temperature at a given time or the same mean temperature for a given period
isotonic = having equal tension
isotope = two atoms, of the same chemical element, and same atomic number, and almost same chemical behavior, but with different atomic mass, and different physical properties
Alternative Latin Root: equ pair par peer
Please See: equ (exact root) pair (exact root) par (exact root) peer (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adequate comparative compeer disparage disparate egalitarian equal equality equanimity equation equator equiangular equilateral equilibrist equinox equipoise equitable equity equivalent equivocate imparity inequality inequity iniquity nonpareil owelty parity peer umpire unequivocal
Please See the Dissection of: adequate comparative compeer disparage disparate equal equality equanimity equation equator equiangular equilateral equilibrist equinox equipoise equitable equity equivalent equivocate inequality inequity iniquity nonpareil parity peer umpire unequivocal
Example word meaning:
adequate = enough or good enough for what is required or needed
comparative = relating to a comparison (examination of two things side by side) to find likeness or unlikeness
compeer = a person of the same rank or status; equal; peer
disparage = to lower in rank, grade or reputation; degrade
disparate = containing or made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous (not harmonious) elements
egalitarian = Affirming, promoting, or characterized by belief in equal political, economic, social, and civil rights for all people.
equal = of the same quantity, size, number, value, etc.
equality = the state of being equal, especially of having equal political, social and economic rights
equanimity = evenness of mind or temper; the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed
equation = the state of being equal or being made equal
equator = an imaginary circle around the earth, equally distant at all points from both the North and South Poles
equiangular = having all or corresponding angles equal
equilateral = having all sides equal as in an equilateral triangle
equilibrist = a performer who does tricks of balancing, as a tightrope walker
equinox = either of the two times each year (as about March 21 and September 23) when the sun crosses the equator and day and night are of approximately equal length everywhere on earth
equipoise = equal distribution of weight; state of balance, or equilibrium; another meaning of this word is counterbalance, same as counterpoise
equitable = that can be made equal; characterized by equity
equity = fairness; impartiality; justice
equivalent = equal in quantity, value, force, meaning, strength, etc.
equivocate = to use equivocal (words with similar sound) terms in order to mislead, deceive, etc
imparity = Inequality; disparity.
inequality = the quality of being unequal
inequity = lack of justice; unfairness; Note: inequity is unlike iniquity which means wickedness
iniquity = lack of righteousness or justice; wickedness
nonpareil = unequaled; unrivaled; peerless
owelty = (Law) law equality, esp in financial transactions
parity = the quality or state of being equal or equivalent
peer = equal
umpire = a person chosen to render a decision in a dispute; judge; arbiter
unequivocal = leaving no doubt; clear; unambiguous
Note:
owelty is from equal ultimately
Origin:
Frequency: 9
escape
1. To break loose from confinement; get free: escape from jail. 逃跑; 逃避; 逸出; 避免; 未被注意到
Alternative Latin Root: egress eluct elude excappa fug
Please See: fug
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: egress elusion escapade escape ineluctable refuge subterfuge
Please See the Dissection of: egress ineluctable subterfuge
Example word meaning:
egress = the act of going out or going forth
elusion = The act or an instance of eluding or escaping; evasion.
escapade = An adventurous, unconventional act or undertaking.
escape = 1. To break loose from confinement; get free: escape from jail.
ineluctable = inevitable; certain; not to be avoided or escape
refuge = 1. Protection or shelter, as from danger or hardship: sought refuge from the storm in a cabin.
subterfuge = deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
Origin:
Frequency: 5
establish
to make something stable; make firm; settle 建立, 确立, 创办
Alternative Latin Root: confirm constitu destin firm institut
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: conform constituent destine farm institute
Please See the Dissection of: constituent
Example word meaning:
conform = 1. a. To be or act in accord with a set of standards, expectations, or specifications: a computer that conforms with the manufacturer's advertising claims; students learning to conform to school safety rules. See Synonyms at correspond.b. To act, often unquestioningly, in accordance with traditional customs or prevailing standards: "Our table manners ... change from time to time, but the changes are not reasoned out; we merely notice and conform" (Mark Twain).
constituent = an essential part; component; element
destine = 1. To cause to have a certain outcome; preordain by fate or fortune: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic.
farm = 1. A tract of land cultivated for the purpose of agricultural production.
institute = 1. a. To establish, organize, or introduce: institute wage and price controls. See Synonyms at establish.b. To initiate; begin: institute a search for the missing hikers.
Note:
farm is from firm
Origin:
Frequency: 2
even
1. a. Having a horizontal surface; flat: an even floor.b. Having no irregularities, roughness, or indentations; smooth. See Synonyms at level.c. Being in the same plane or line; parallel: The picture is even with the window. 甚至; 相等的; 还; 一致的; 使相等
Alternative Latin Root: equ par
Please See: equ par
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: equanimity umpire
Please See the Dissection of: equanimity umpire
Example word meaning:
equanimity = evenness of mind or temper; the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed
umpire = a person chosen to render a decision in a dispute; judge; arbiter
Origin:
Frequency: 223
evening
1. The period of decreasing daylight between afternoon and night. 傍晚; 晚年; 晚间
Alternative Latin Root: vesper
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: vesper vespers west
Example word meaning:
vesper = 1. A bell that summons worshipers to vespers.
vespers = 1. Ecclesiastical a. The sixth of the seven canonical hours.b. A worship service held in the late afternoon or evening in many Western Christian churches.c. The time of day appointed for this service.
west = 1. Abbr. Wa. The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 270° clockwise from due north and directly opposite east.b. The direction opposite to the direction of the earth's axial rotation.
Note:
west is from vesper
Origin:
Frequency: 5
event
this word originally means outcome; now it means something that happens or comes out; 事件, 大事, 项目, 活动
Alternative Latin Root: cas
Please See: cas
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: case casual
Please See the Dissection of: case casual
Example word meaning:
case = an example, instance, or occurrence
casual = happening by chance; not planned; incidental (happening as a (side effect) result of another thing that is more important)
Origin:
Frequency: 20
ever
1. At all times; always: ever hoping to strike it rich. 一直; 到底; 在任何时候; 曾经
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 39
every
1. a. Constituting each and all members of a group without exception.b. Being all possible: had every chance of winning, but lost. 一切可能的; 所有的; 每一; 每一个的; 每隔...的
Alternative Greek Root: pas
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: diapason
Example word meaning:
diapason = 1. A full, rich outpouring of harmonious sound.
Origin:
Frequency: 95
evil
1. Morally bad or wrong; wicked: an evil tyrant. 邪恶的; 不幸; 弊病; 罪恶; 邪恶
Alternative Greek Root: blapsis
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: blaspheme blasphemous
Example word meaning:
blaspheme = 1. To speak of (God or a sacred entity) in an irreverent, impious manner.
blasphemous = 1. Committing or tending to commit blasphemy.
Alternative Latin Root: mal-
Please See: mal- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dismal malefactor malefic maleficent malice malign malignant
Please See the Dissection of: malefactor malefic malign malignant
Example word meaning:
dismal = 1. Causing gloom or depression; dreary: dismal weather; took a dismal view of the economy.
malefactor = an evildoer or criminal
malefic = causing disaster; harmful; evil; having harmful influence
maleficent = Harmful or malicious in intent or effect.
malice = 1. A desire to harm others or to see others suffer; extreme ill will or spite.
malign = to speak evil of someone; defame someone; slander; traduce
malignant = evil in nature;
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exact
very accurate; correct; characterized by, requiring, or capable of accuracy of details 精确的; vt. 强求, 要求, 索取
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of exact.
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Frequency: 11
examination
1. The act of examining or the state of being examined: the examination of the evidence. 考试; 审问; 检查
Alternative Latin Root: prob
Please See: prob
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: probe
Please See the Dissection of: probe
Example word meaning:
probe = a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration or examination
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Frequency: 2
examine
1. a. To observe carefully or critically; inspect: examined the room for clues.b. To study or analyze: examine a tissue sample under a microscope; examine the structure of a novel; examine one's own motives. 考试; 诊察; 审查; 审问; 检查
Alternative Greek Root: scept scop skept
Please See: scept (exact root) scop (exact root) skept (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: bishop electroscope gyroscope haploscope hygroscope macroscopic microscopic ophthalmoscope periscope skeptical telescope
Please See the Dissection of: bishop electroscope gyroscope haploscope hygroscope macroscopic microscopic ophthalmoscope periscope skeptical telescope
Example word meaning:
bishop = a high-ranking member of the Christian clergy overseeing other clergy
electroscope = an instrument to detect the presence of electric charge, determine it is positive or negative, and its intensity of radiation
gyroscope = a wheel mounted in a set of rings within a frame so that its axis of rotation is free to turn in any direction; when the wheel is spun rapidly, it will keep the original direction of its rotation axis no matter which way the ring is turned
haploscope = an instrument that presents separate single views to each eye so that they may be seen as one integrated view
hygroscope = an instrument to indicate the change in moisture with actual measuring
macroscopic = observable by the naked eye; involving large units or elements
microscopic = very small, hard to see, relating to microscope
ophthalmoscope = an instrument for viewing the interior of the eye
periscope = an instrument to look around, used in submarine
skeptical = not believing, wanting to examine
telescope = an instrument for you to examine objects very far away
Alternative Latin Root: exig scrut spec spect spic
Please See: spec (exact root) spect (exact root) spic (exact root)
Note:
exig means to drive out, weigh out for examination
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: essay examen examine inscrutable inspect inspection perspicacious perspicacity scrutiny specific specification specimen spectacle spectrum speculate speculator
Please See the Dissection of: inscrutable inspect inspection perspicacious perspicacity specific specification specimen spectacle spectrum speculate speculator
Example word meaning:
essay = 1. (ĕs′ā′)a. A short literary composition on a single subject, usually presenting the personal view of the author.b. Something resembling such a composition: a photojournalistic essay.
examen = An examination; an investigation.
examine = 1. a. To observe carefully or critically; inspect: examined the room for clues.b. To study or analyze: examine a tissue sample under a microscope; examine the structure of a novel; examine one's own motives.
inscrutable = not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood; mysterious
inspect = to look at or look into something carefully; examine
inspection = an act of inspect (look at carefully)
perspicacious = having keen judgment or understanding; acutely perceptive
perspicacity = good or keen judgment or understanding; acute perception
scrutiny = Close, careful examination or observation.
specific = limiting or limited; specifying or specified; precise; definite; explicit
specification = the act of specifying; detailed definition or detailed mention
specimen = a typical part of whole, or group, or class
spectacle = something to look at, especially some strange or remarkable sight; unusual display
spectrum = the series of colored bands dispersed and arranged in the order of their respective wavelengths when a beam of white light is passed through a prism, the color bands are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
speculate = to think about the various aspects of a given subject; meditate
speculator = a person who speculate (meditate, think about the various aspects of a subject)
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essay is from exig (examine)
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Frequency: 7
example
1. One that is representative of a group as a whole: the squirrel, an example of a rodent; introduced each new word with examples of its use. 例子; 样本; 榜样; 鉴戒
Alternative Latin Root: exempl instantia
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: exemplar exemplify exempt instance sample
Please See the Dissection of: exempt sample
Example word meaning:
exemplar = 1. One that is worthy of imitation; a perfect example or model. See Synonyms at ideal.
exemplify = 1. a. To illustrate by example: exemplify an argument.b. To serve as an example of: scenes that exemplify the film director's style.
exempt = [obsolete] set apart; free or released from liability or requirement which others are subject to
instance = 1. a. An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point. See Synonyms at example.b. A case or an occurrence: In all such instances, let conscience be your guide.
sample = a part, piece, or item taken or shown as representative of a whole thing, group, species, etc.; specimen; pattern
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Frequency: 147
excellent
1. Of the highest or finest quality; exceptionally good for its kind: enjoyed an excellent meal at the restaurant. 卓越的; 极好的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative
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Frequency: 20
except
To leave out; exclude vt. 除；除外
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of except.
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Frequency: 6
exchange
1. To give in return for something received; trade: exchange dollars for francs; exchanging labor for room and board. 交换; 交易所; 兑换; 兑换率; 电话交换台
Alternative Latin Root: cambi commut
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cambium change commune communicable communication Communism commutation commute exchange municipal uncommunicative
Please See the Dissection of: commune communicable communication Communism commute municipal uncommunicative
Example word meaning:
cambium = A lateral meristem in vascular plants, including the vascular cambium and cork cambium, that forms parallel rows of cells resulting in secondary tissues.
change = 1. a. To cause to be different: change the spelling of a word.b. To give a completely different form or appearance to; transform: changed the yard into a garden.
commune = to talk together intimately; to be in close rapport (a relationship, especially a close or sympathetic relationship; agreement)
communicable = capable of being communicated (shared; conveyed); transmittable
communication = an act or instance of transmitting; information communicated (shared or conveyed)
Communism = any economic theory or system based on the ownership of all property by the community as a whole
commutation = 1. A substitution, exchange, or interchange.
commute = to give in exchange for another; exchange; to change; to alter; to convert as a payment into another form
exchange = 1. To give in return for something received; trade: exchange dollars for francs; exchanging labor for room and board.
municipal = of or having to do with a city, town, etc. or its local government; having self-government locally
uncommunicative = not communicative; tending to withhold information, opinions, feelings, etc.; reserved; taciturn (almost always silent; not liking to talk)
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change is from cambiexchange is from cambi
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Frequency: 25
excite
1. a. To arouse strong feeling in: The speaker excited the crowd. See Synonyms at provoke.b. To arouse (someone) sexually.c. To elicit or arouse (a reaction or emotion, for example): odd noises that excited our curiosity. 使兴奋; 使激动; 引起; 激发
Alternative Latin Root: ci
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cite excite excitement incite solicit
Example word meaning:
cite = 1. a. To quote or refer to (a book or author, for example) as an authority or example in making an argument.b. Law To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case.
excite = 1. a. To arouse strong feeling in: The speaker excited the crowd. See Synonyms at provoke.b. To arouse (someone) sexually.c. To elicit or arouse (a reaction or emotion, for example): odd noises that excited our curiosity.
excitement = 1. a. The act or an instance of exciting.b. The condition of being excited.
incite = To provoke and urge on: troublemakers who incite riots; inciting workers to strike. See Synonyms at provoke.
solicit = 1. To seek to obtain by persuasion, entreaty, or formal application: a candidate who solicited votes among the factory workers.
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excuse
1. a. To make allowance for; overlook or forgive: Please excuse the interruption. b. To grant pardon to; forgive: We quickly excused the latecomer. 借口; 原谅; 允许某人不...
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 37
exercise
the act of bringing into play or realizing in action; use; the discharge of an official function or professional occupation; carrying out the terms of an agreement 练习, 作业, 运动; vt. 运用; vi. 锻炼
Alternative Greek Root: gymnazein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: gymnasium gymnast
Please See the Dissection of: gymnasium
Example word meaning:
gymnasium = a building equipped for physical training and athletic games and sports
gymnast = A person who is trained and skilled in gymnastics, especially one who engages in competition.
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Frequency: 39
exist
to have reality or actual being (existence); be 存在
Alternative Latin Root: ent esse
Please See: ent esse
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: debenture entity essential present
Please See the Dissection of: debenture entity essential present
Example word meaning:
debenture = a voucher (a paper serving as evidence or proof; specifically a receipt or statement attesting to the expenditure or receipt of money) or certificate acknowledging that a debt is owed by the signer
entity = being, existence; the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes
essential = of or relating to or constituting essence (permanent or necessary element of being)
present = being or existing at the specified or understood place; existing
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Frequency: 28
expect
anticipate; look forward to; to look for as likely to occur or appear 预期, 盼望, 期待
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of expect.
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Frequency: 16
experience
1. The apprehension of an object, thought, or emotion through the senses or mind: a child's first experience of snow. 经验; 感受; 经历
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of experience.
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Frequency: 80
explain
1. To make plain or comprehensible. 解释; 说明
Alternative Latin Root: declar elucid explan expon illustr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: declare elucidate esplanade explain expound illustrate
Please See the Dissection of: elucidate expound
Example word meaning:
declare = 1. To make known formally or officially; proclaim: declare that a fugitive has been captured; declare a mistrial. See Synonyms at announce.
elucidate = to make clear (especially something abstruse (hard to understand because of being extremely complex, intellectually demanding, highly abstract, etc.; deep) ); explain
esplanade = A flat open stretch of pavement or grass, especially one designed as a promenade along a shore.
explain = 1. To make plain or comprehensible.
expound = to explain by setting forth in careful or elaborate detail
illustrate = 1. a. To clarify or explain, as by the use of examples or comparisons: The mayor illustrated the problem with an anecdote.b. To serve as an example or clarification of: a story that illustrates a broader social problem.
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Frequency: 15
explanation
1. The act or process of explaining: launched into a detailed explanation. 解释; 说明
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 3
explode
1. To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space: The bomb exploded. 爆炸; 使爆炸; 推翻; 爆发
Alternative Latin Root: fulmin
Please See: fulmin (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: fulminate
Please See the Dissection of: fulminate
Example word meaning:
fulminate = to explode with sudden violence; detonate (to explode violently and noisily)
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explosion
1. a. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.b. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.c. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions. 爆炸; 爆炸声; 激增; 爆发
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see explode
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explosive
1. Relating to or having the nature of an explosion. 易爆炸物; 易爆炸的; 爆炸物
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see explode
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express
1. a. To set forth in words; state: express an opinion.b. To manifest or communicate, as by a gesture; show: expressed his anger with a frown. See Synonyms at voice.c. To make known the feelings or opinions of (oneself), as by statement or art. 表达; 以快递方式; 快车; 快递; 快速的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 15
expression
a pressing out or squeezing out, as of juice 榨出, 表达, 表示, 表现, 表情, 措辞, 词句
Alternative Latin Root: termin
Please See: termin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: terminology
Please See the Dissection of: terminology
Example word meaning:
terminology = the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject; nomenclature as a field of study
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Frequency: 14
eye
1. An organ of vision or of light sensitivity. 眼睛; 观察力; 注视; 眼状物
Alternative Greek Root: op ophthalmo- ops opt
Please See: op (exact root) ophthalmo- (exact root) ops (exact root) opt (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: autopsy cyclops dyschromatopsia myopic ophthalmia ophthalmology ophthalmoscope optic optical synopsis thanatopsis triceratops
Please See the Dissection of: autopsy Cyclops dyschromatopsia myopic ophthalmia ophthalmology ophthalmoscope optic optical synopsis thanatopsis
Example word meaning:
autopsy = see with one's own eyes: an examination and dissection of a dead body to discover the cause of death, damage done by disease, etc.; postmortem
cyclops = any of a race of giants who have only one eye in the middle of forehead
dyschromatopsia = difficulty in telling colors apart; color blindness
myopic = relating to a visual defect in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it; relating to nearsightedness, short sight
ophthalmia = inflammation of the eye, often including the conjunctiva
ophthalmology = the branch of medicine dealing with the structure, functions, and disease of the eye
ophthalmoscope = an instrument for viewing the interior of the eye
optic = of eye or sight
optical = of or relating to the sense of sight
synopsis = comprehensive view; a condensed statement; outline
thanatopsis = a meditation or view on death
triceratops = A large ceratopsian dinosaur of the genus Triceratops of the Cretaceous Period, having a large bony frill at the back of the skull, a pair of horns above the eyes, and a single horn on the nose.
Alternative Latin Root: ocul
Please See: ocul (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: antler binocular inoculate inoculation monocle monocular ocular oculist pinochle
Please See the Dissection of: binocular inoculate inoculation oculist
Example word meaning:
antler = One of a pair of hornlike, bony, deciduous growths, often elongated and branched, on the head of an adult member of the deer family, usually found only on males.
binocular = using or for the use of both eyes at the same time
inoculate = to inject a serum, vaccine, etc, into especially in order to create immunity
inoculation = the process of inoculate (to inject a vaccine etc into a living organism especially to produce immunity)
monocle = An eyeglass for one eye.
monocular = 1. Having or relating to one eye.
ocular = 1. a. Of or relating to the eye: ocular exercises; ocular muscles.b. Resembling the eye in form or function: ocular spots; an ocular organ.
oculist = a specialist in eyes; optomist (a specialist in examining eyes and measuring errors in refraction and prescribing glasses to correct eye defects)
pinochle = 1. A game of cards for two to four persons, played with a special deck of 48 cards, with points being scored by taking tricks and forming certain combinations.
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antler is from ante- + oculpinochle is from bin + ocul
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Frequency: 25
eyelid
Either of two folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the exposed portion of the eyeball. 眼皮; 眼睑
Alternative Latin Root: cilium
Please See: cilium (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: supercilious
Please See the Dissection of: supercilious
Example word meaning:
supercilious = coolly and patronizingly (in a condescending attitude) haughty
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face
1. a. The surface of the front of the head from the top of the forehead to the base of the chin and from ear to ear.b. A person: We saw many new faces on the first day of classes. 面对; 使转向; 勇敢承当; 正面; 脸
Alternative Greek Root: kara ops
Please See: ops
Note:
ops also means eye
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cheer cyclops dropsy triceratops
Please See the Dissection of: Cyclops dropsy
Example word meaning:
cheer = 1. a. A shout of approval, encouragement, or congratulation: a remark that drew cheers from the crowd.b. A short, rehearsed jingle or phrase, shouted in unison by a squad of cheerleaders.
cyclops = any of a race of giants who have only one eye in the middle of forehead
dropsy = watery swelling of organs or parts
triceratops = A large ceratopsian dinosaur of the genus Triceratops of the Cretaceous Period, having a large bony frill at the back of the skull, a pair of horns above the eyes, and a single horn on the nose.
Note:
cheer is from cara (Latin) which is from kara (Greek)
Alternative Latin Root: cara front-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: affront cheer
Example word meaning:
affront = 1. To insult intentionally, especially openly. See Synonyms at offend.
cheer = 1. a. A shout of approval, encouragement, or congratulation: a remark that drew cheers from the crowd.b. A short, rehearsed jingle or phrase, shouted in unison by a squad of cheerleaders.
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cheer is from cara (Latin) which is from kara (Greek)
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Frequency: 23
fact
1. Knowledge or information based on real occurrences: an account based on fact; a blur of fact and fancy. 事实; 实情
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see Latin root ver for truth. When used as a root (not as a word), fact means make
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Frequency: 56
factory
a building or building where manufacturing takes place 工厂, 制造场所
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fade
1. To lose brightness, loudness, or brilliance gradually: The lights and music faded as we set sail from the harbor. 减弱; 消失; 褪色
Alternative Latin Root: marainein
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: amaranth
Example word meaning:
amaranth = 1. a. Any of various annual plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense green or reddish clusters of tiny flowers and including weeds, ornamentals, and species cultivated for their edible leaves and seeds. Also called pigweed.b. The small edible seeds of several of these species.
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fail
1. To prove deficient or lacking; perform ineffectively or inadequately: failed to fulfill their promises; failed in their attempt to reach the summit. 失败; 不及格; 不足; 使失望; 停止作用
Alternative Latin Root: fail fall fals
Please See: fail (exact root) fall (exact root) fals (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: failure fallacious fallacy falsetto falsify fault infallible
Please See the Dissection of: fallacious fallacy falsetto falsify fault infallible
Example word meaning:
failure = 1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends: the failure of an experiment.
fallacious = containing a fallacy (tendency to mislead or deceive); erroneous (wrong)
fallacy = deception; aptness to mislead; deceptive or delusive quality; a false or mistaken idea
falsetto = an artificial way of singing or speaking, in which the voice is placed in a register (set of music tones) much higher than that of the natural voice
falsify = to make false representation of something;
fault = failure to have or do what is required; lack; something that mars (injures or damages, makes imperfect) the appearance, character, structure, etc.; defect or failing
infallible = incapable of error; never wrong
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Frequency: 16
failure
1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends: the failure of an experiment. 不及格; 不足; 失败; 失败的事; 失败者
Alternative Latin Root: defect
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: defect
Please See the Dissection of: defect
Example word meaning:
defect = shortcoming; an imperfection that impairs (affects) worth or utility
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Frequency: 26
faint
1. a. Done with little strength or vigor; feeble: a faint attempt to apologize.b. So weak as to be difficult to perceive; a faint light in the distance; a faint echo.c. Lacking clarity or distinctness: a faint recollection.d. Small in degree or amount; meager: faint chance of getting a raise. 微弱的; 昏倒; 昏厥; 昏晕; 虚弱的
Alternative Latin Root: langu
Please See: langu (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: languid
Please See the Dissection of: languid
Example word meaning:
languid = drooping; without vigor or vitality or energy; weak
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fair
1. Of pleasing appearance, especially because of a pure or fresh quality; comely. 公平的; 博览会; 商品交易会; 头发金黄色的; 定期集市
Alternative Latin Root: equ
Please See: equ (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: equal equality equanimity equitable equity equivalent inequity
Please See the Dissection of: equal equality equanimity equitable equity equivalent inequity
Example word meaning:
equal = of the same quantity, size, number, value, etc.
equality = the state of being equal, especially of having equal political, social and economic rights
equanimity = evenness of mind or temper; the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed
equitable = that can be made equal; characterized by equity
equity = fairness; impartiality; justice
equivalent = equal in quantity, value, force, meaning, strength, etc.
inequity = lack of justice; unfairness; Note: inequity is unlike iniquity which means wickedness
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Frequency: 11
fairy
1. An imaginary being in human form, depicted as clever, mischievous, and possessing magical powers. 仙女
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Fairy = goodness of fate
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faith
1. a. Belief in God or in a set of religious doctrines.b. A set of religious doctrines; a body of dogma: adhered to the Muslim faith.c. often Faith Christianity Secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will viewed as a theological virtue. 信义; 信仰; 信任; 信念
Alternative Latin Root: fid
Please See: fid (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: affiance affidavit bona fide confidant confident confidential diffident fealty fiance fiancee fidelity Fido infidel perfidy
Please See the Dissection of: affidavit bona fide confidant confident confidential diffident fealty fiance fiancee fidelity Fido infidel perfidy
Example word meaning:
affiance = To bind in a pledge of marriage; betroth.
affidavit = a written statement sworn under oath before a public officer
bona fide = in good faith; made or done without fraud or deceit (He has a bona fide offer to negotiate with her)
confidant = a close, and trusted friend to whom one confides (trusts) intimate matters or secrets
confident = full of confidence (belief; trust; reliance); assured; certain
confidential = having willingness to confide (to trust and keep secret)
diffident = Lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid
fealty = the fidelity (faithfulness) of a vassal (a person under a feudal lord) or feudal tenant to his lord
fiance = a man engaged to be married
fiancee = a woman engaged to be married
fidelity = the quality or state of being faithful
Fido = a dog name (a faithful dog)
infidel = an unbeliever with respect to a particular religion; one who acknowledges no religious belief; a disbeliever
perfidy = the deliberate breaking of faith; betrayal of trust; treachery
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faithful
1. Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, cause, or idea; loyal. 忠实的; 正确的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see faith
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fall
1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity: Leaves fell from the tree. 落下; 下降; 发生; 秋天; 落
Alternative Greek Root: pto-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: asymptote ptomaine symptom
Please See the Dissection of: ptomaine
Example word meaning:
asymptote = A line whose distance to a given curve tends to zero. An asymptote may or may not intersect its associated curve.
ptomaine = any of a class of alkaloid substances, some of which are poisonous, formed in decaying animal or vegetable matter by bacterial action on proteins
symptom = 1. An indication of a disorder or disease, especially a subjective one such as pain, nausea, or weakness.
Alternative Latin Root: cad cas cid labi
Please See: cad (exact root) cas (exact root) cid (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accident cadaver cadence cascade case casual chance coincide coincidental collapse decadence decay deciduous incidence lava occasion occasional occident recidivism relapse
Please See the Dissection of: accident cadence case casual coincidental collapse decadence decay deciduous incidence occasional occident recidivism relapse
Example word meaning:
accident = a happening that is not expected, foreseen, or intended
cadaver = A dead body, especially one intended for dissection.
cadence = fall of the voice in speaking; inflection or modulation in tone
cascade = 1. A waterfall or a series of small waterfalls over steep rocks.
case = an example, instance, or occurrence
casual = happening by chance; not planned; incidental (happening as a (side effect) result of another thing that is more important)
chance = 1. a. The unknown and unpredictable element in happenings that seems to have no assignable cause.b. A force assumed to cause events that cannot be foreseen or controlled; luck: Chance will determine the outcome.
coincide = 1. To occupy the same relative position or the same area in space.
coincidental = characterized by coincidence (a happening in the same place and at same time)
collapse = to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely: fall into a jumbled (mixed into disordered mass) and flattened mass through the force of external pressure
decadence = a process, condition, or period of decline, as in morals, art, literature, etc.; deterioration; decay: also decadency
decay = to decline from a sound or prosperous (of good omen, favorable) condition
deciduous = falling off or falling out at a certain season or stage of growth, as some tree leaves, antlers (bony branch growing on head of deer), insect wings, or milk teeth
incidence = the act, fact, or manner of falling upon or influencing
lava = 1. Molten rock that reaches the earth's surface through a volcano or fissure.
occasion = 1. An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening: On several occasions, we saw him riding a motorcycle.
occasional = occurring on a particular occasion (an event, a favorable time or opportunity)
occident = the west, the Occident=the part of the world west of Asia, especially, Europe and Americas
recidivism = habitual or chronic relapse (slip back into a former condition such as bad habits, wrongdoing), or tendency to relapse, especially into crime or antisocial behavior
relapse = the act or an instance of backsliding to get worse, or subsiding (sinking to the bottom)
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chance is from cadlava is from labi
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Frequency: 32
false
1. Contrary to fact or truth: false tales of bravery. 假的; 无信义的; 不真实的; 人造的
Alternative Greek Root: pseudo-
Please See: pseudo- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: pseudodox pseudology pseudonym pseudopodium
Please See the Dissection of: pseudodox pseudology pseudonym pseudopodium
Example word meaning:
pseudodox = 1. n. false opinion or belief. 2. adj. Not true in opinion or doctrine; false.
pseudology = the act of lying, especially when humorously proposed as an art or system
pseudonym = a fictitious name
pseudopodium = a pseudopod (a false pod or foot)
Alternative Latin Root: fals
Please See: fals
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: falsetto falsify falsity faucet
Please See the Dissection of: falsetto falsify
Example word meaning:
falsetto = an artificial way of singing or speaking, in which the voice is placed in a register (set of music tones) much higher than that of the natural voice
falsify = to make false representation of something;
falsity = 1. The quality or condition of being false.
faucet = A device for regulating the flow of a liquid from a reservoir such as a pipe or drum. See Note at andiron.
Note:
faucet = to falsify, to break in, to bore a vent (a pipe)
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Frequency: 7
fame
popular acclaim (acclaim = to shout praise, applause) or reputation about a person 名声, 名望; vt. 使有名望
Alternative Latin Root: fama
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: defame fame famous infamous infamy
Please See the Dissection of: fame
Example word meaning:
defame = 1. To damage the reputation, character, or good name of (someone) by slander or libel. See Synonyms at malign.
fame = popular acclaim (acclaim = to shout praise, applause) or reputation about a person
famous = 1. Well or widely known.
infamous = 1. Having an exceedingly bad reputation; notorious: an infamous outlaw.
infamy = 1. Very bad reputation; notoriety: achieved infamy as the central figure in the scandal.
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familiar
1. Often encountered or seen: a familiar landmark. See Synonyms at common. 熟悉的; 过份亲密; 通晓
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 18
family
1. a. A fundamental social group in society typically consisting of one or two parents and their children.b. The children of one of these groups: She raised a large family.c. A group of persons related by descent or marriage: My whole family, including my cousins, gets together once a year. See Usage Note at collective noun. 家庭; 家族; 科; 子女
Alternative Greek Root: genea
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: genealogy
Please See the Dissection of: genealogy
Example word meaning:
genealogy = the study of the history of a family or race
Origin:
Frequency: 159
famous
1. Well or widely known. 出名的; 著名的
Alternative Latin Root: celebr-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: celebrate celebrity
Example word meaning:
celebrate = 1. To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing. See Synonyms at observe.
celebrity = 1. One who is widely known and of great popular interest.
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Frequency: 8
fancy
1. a. Highly decorated: a fancy hat.b. Complex or intricate: the fancy footwork of a figure skater. 奇特的; 异想天开; 想象; 想象力; 爱好
Alternative Latin Root: imaginari
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: imagine
Example word meaning:
imagine = 1. To form a mental picture or image of: imagined a better life abroad.
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far
1. To, from, or at a considerable distance: a cat that had strayed far from home. 遥远的; 那一边的; 对面的; 差得多; 很远
Alternative Greek Root: tel- tele- telo-
Please See: tel- tele- telo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: telautograph telechronometer telegenic telegram telegraph telegraphy telehydrobarometer telepathy telescope television
Please See the Dissection of: telautograph telechronometer telegenic telegram telegraph telegraphy telehydrobarometer telepathy telescope
Example word meaning:
telautograph = a telegraph for reproducing writing, pictures, images etc.
telechronometer = A watch that synchronizes itself to a remote source
telegenic = well-suited for the medium of television
telegram = a message sent by telegraph
telegraph = an apparatus for remote communication with coded signals
telegraphy = the transmission or the sending of message using radio or electrical signals to a distant place
telehydrobarometer = an instrument for measuring the level of water in a tank or reservoir remotely
telepathy = communication of thoughts, feelings, through unusual channels; communication from one mind to another by extrasensory means
telescope = an instrument for you to examine objects very far away
television = 1. a. An electronic broadcast system in which special providers transmit a continuous program of video content to the public or subscribers by way of antenna, cable, or satellite dish, often on multiple channels: a new sitcom on television.b. Video content, especially short programs, created for or distributed through such a system: stayed home and watched television.c. An electronic device for viewing television programs and movies, consisting of a display screen and speakers: sat too close to the television.
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Frequency: 46
farm
1. A tract of land cultivated for the purpose of agricultural production. 农场; 农家房屋; 耕种
Alternative Latin Root: mans praedi villa
Please See: mans
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: manse praedial predial villa village villain
Example word meaning:
manse = 1. A cleric's house and land, especially the residence of a Presbyterian minister.
praedial = 1. Relating to, containing, or possessing land; landed.
predial = Variant of praedial.
villa = 1. The often large, luxurious country house of a well-to-do person.
village = 1. A small group of dwellings in a rural area, usually ranking in size between a hamlet and a town.
villain = 1. A wicked or evil person; a scoundrel.
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Frequency: 5
farmer
1. One who works on or operates a farm. 农场主; 农夫
Alternative Greek Root: georgos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: georgic
Please See the Dissection of: georgic
Example word meaning:
georgic = having to do with agriculture or husbandry
Alternative Latin Root: colon
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: colony
Please See the Dissection of: colony
Example word meaning:
colony = a body of people living in a new territory but retaining ties with the parent state
Origin:
Frequency: 3
fashion
1. The prevailing style or custom, as in dress or behavior: out of fashion. 方式; 时尚; 服装的流行式样; 风尚
Alternative Latin Root: fabric figur form
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: configuration fabricate forge inform
Example word meaning:
configuration = The arrangement of parts or elements in a pattern or form, as:a. Chemistry The structural arrangement of atoms in a compound or molecule.b. Computers The way in which a computer system or network is set up or connected.c. Psychology Gestalt.
fabricate = 1. To make; create.
forge = 1. A furnace or hearth where metals are heated or wrought; a smithy.
inform = 1. a. To impart information to; make aware of something: We were informed by mail of the change in plans. The nurse informed me that visiting hours were over.b. To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject.
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forge is from fabric
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fashionable
1. a. Conforming to the current styles or trends; stylish: a fashionable wardrobe.b. Adopting or setting current styles or trends: a fashionable artist. 时髦的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see fashion
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fast
1. Acting, moving, or capable of acting or moving quickly; swift. 不褪色的; 偏快的; 动作迅速的; 固定的; 很快地
Alternative Latin Root: jejun veloc-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dine velocipede velocity
Please See the Dissection of: velocipede velocity
Example word meaning:
dine = 1. (used with a pl. verb) The Navajo people.
velocipede = any of various early bicycles or tricycles
velocity = quickness of motion; speed; rapidity of movement; the rate at which one object change its position on a straight line with respect to time
Note:
dine = dis- (not) + jejun (to fast)
Note: Please see quick
Origin:
Frequency: 25
fasten
1. To attach firmly to something else, as by pinning or nailing. 使固定
Alternative Latin Root: -fy ap fig fix nex pact pag pang ping
Please See: -fy fig (exact root) fix (exact root) pact pag pang ping
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: affix annex apt compact copula copulate fix impinge infix microfiche nexus pegmatite prefix propaganda propagandize propagate suffix transfix
Please See the Dissection of: annex compact impinge prefix propaganda propagandize propagate transfix
Example word meaning:
affix = 1. To secure to something; attach: affix a label to a package.
annex = to add on or attach, as a smaller thing to a larger; append
apt = 1. Exactly suitable; appropriate: an apt reply.
compact = closely and firmly put or packed together; dense; solid
copula = 1. A verb, such as a form of be or seem, that identifies the predicate of a sentence with the subject. Also called linking verb.
copulate = 1. To engage in sexual intercourse in which the penis is inserted into the vagina.
fix = 1. a. To correct or set right; adjust: fix a misspelling; fix the out-of-date accounts.b. To restore to proper condition or working order; repair: fix a broken machine.
impinge = to strike, hit, or dash (upon) to touch; to have an effect [an idea that impinges on his mind]
infix = 1. To fix in the mind; instill.
microfiche = A card or sheet of microfilm capable of accommodating and preserving a considerable number of pages, as of printed text, in reduced form.
nexus = 1. A means of connection; a link or tie: "this nexus between New York's ... real-estate investors and its ... politicians" (Wall Street Journal).
pegmatite = A coarse-grained granite, sometimes rich in rare elements such as uranium, tungsten, and tantalum.
prefix = to fix beforehand; to place in front
propaganda = the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
propagandize = to spread (a doctrine or theory) by propaganda (the spreading of ideas, information or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person)
propagate = to cause (a plant or animal) to reproduce itself; raise or breed
suffix = An affix added to the end of a word or stem, serving to form a new word or functioning as an inflectional ending, such as -ness in gentleness, -ing in walking, or -s in sits.
transfix = to pierce through with or as if with something pointed
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copula is from co= (together) + ap (fasten) + -ula (=-ule, small thing)
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fat
1. a. The ester of glycerol and one, two, or three fatty acids.b. Any of various soft, solid, or semisolid organic compounds constituting the esters of glycerol and fatty acids and their associated organic groups.c. A mixture of such compounds occurring widely in organic tissue, especially in the adipose tissue of animals and in the seeds, nuts, and fruits of plants.d. Animal tissue containing such substances.e. A solidified animal or vegetable oil. 脂肪; 巨大的; 油脂; 肥的; 肥胖的
Alternative Greek Root: liparos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: liver
Example word meaning:
liver = 1. A large, reddish-brown, glandular organ in the abdominal cavity of vertebrates that secretes bile and is active in the formation of certain blood proteins and in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Note:
liver is from liparos
Alternative Latin Root: adip- crass lip obes
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adipose grampus grease lipase lipid lipoid obese
Example word meaning:
adipose = Of, relating to, or composed of animal fat; fatty.
grampus = 1. See Risso's dolphin.
grease = 1. Soft or melted animal fat, especially after rendering.
lipase = Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of fats into glycerol and fatty acids.
lipid = Any of a group of organic compounds, including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides, that are insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar organic solvents, are oily to the touch, and together with carbohydrates and proteins constitute the principal structural material of living cells.
lipoid = 1. A lipid.
obese = Having excessive body weight caused by the accumulation of fat; extremely fat. See Synonyms at fat.
Note:
grampus is from crassgrease is from crass
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Frequency: 54
fate
destiny; an inevitable outcome, or end 命运, 天意; vt. 注定
Alternative Greek Root: daimon
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: demon
Example word meaning:
demon = 1. An evil supernatural being; a devil.
Alternative Latin Root: fortu sors
Please See: fortu (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: consort fortunate misfortune sorcerer sort
Please See the Dissection of: fortunate
Example word meaning:
consort = 1. A husband or wife, especially the spouse of a monarch.
fortunate = having good luck; lucky
misfortune = 1. a. Bad fortune or ill luck.b. The condition resulting from bad fortune or ill luck: wanted to help those in misfortune.
sorcerer = One who practices sorcery; a wizard.
sort = 1. A group of persons or things of the same general character; a kind. See Usage Note at kind2.
Note:
sort is from sors
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father
1. a. A male whose sperm unites with an egg, producing an embryo.b. A male whose impregnation of a female results in the birth of a child.c. A man who adopts a child.d. A man who raises a child. 父亲; 神父; 创始者; 奠基人; 当...的父亲
Alternative Greek Root: papas
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: pope
Example word meaning:
pope = 1. often Pope Roman Catholic Church The bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Note:
pape is from papas
Alternative Latin Root: genitor pater patr
Please See: pater (exact root) patr (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: compere expatriate padre paternal paternity paternoster patriarch patrician patrimony patriot patristic patron patronymic pattern perpetrate progenitor
Please See the Dissection of: expatriate paternal patrimony pattern
Example word meaning:
compere = The master of ceremonies, as of a television entertainment program or a variety show.
expatriate = to drive a person from his or her native land; exile
padre = 1. Father. Used as a form of address for a priest in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
paternal = of, like, or characteristic of a father or fatherhood; fatherly
paternity = 1. The state of being a father; fatherhood.
paternoster = 1. often Paternoster The Lord's Prayer.
patriarch = 1. A man who rules a family, clan, or tribe.
patrician = 1. A person of refined upbringing, manners, and tastes.
patrimony = property inherited from one's father or ancestors
patriot = One who loves, supports, and defends one's country.
patristic = Of or relating to the fathers of the early Christian church or their writings.
patron = 1. One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor: a patron of the arts.
patronymic = Of, relating to, or derived from the name of one's father or a paternal ancestor.
pattern = a person or thing considered worthy of imitation or copying
perpetrate = To be responsible for; commit: perpetrate a crime; perpetrate a practical joke.
progenitor = 1. A direct ancestor. See Synonyms at ancestor.
Note:
compere is from pater
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Frequency: 8
fault
failure to have or do what is required; lack; something that mars (injures or damages, makes imperfect) the appearance, character, structure, etc.; defect or failing 故障, 过失, 缺点; v. 挑剔, 指责, 发现错误, 断裂
Alternative Latin Root: culpa delict delinquentia demerit mend pecc viti
Please See: mend pecc (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: amend culpable delict delinquency demerit emend exculpate impeccable peccadillo peccavi vice vicious vitiate
Please See the Dissection of: culpable exculpate impeccable peccadillo peccavi
Example word meaning:
amend = 1. To change for the better; improve: "The confinement appeared to have had very little effect in amending his conduct" (Horatio Alger).
culpable = deserving blame; blameworthy
delict = A wrongful act under law, such as a tort or a criminal offense.
delinquency = 1. Juvenile delinquency.
demerit = 1. a. A quality or characteristic deserving of blame or censure; a fault.b. Absence of merit.
emend = To improve by critical editing: emend a faulty text.
exculpate = to free from blame; declare or prove guiltless
impeccable = not liable to sin, incapable of wrongdoing; without defect
peccadillo = a minor or petty (trivial) sin; slight fault
peccavi = a confession of sin (an offense against God) or guilt
vice = 1. a. A practice or habit considered to be evil, degrading, or immoral: the vices of smoking and drinking.b. Wicked or depraved conduct or habits; corruption: "sharpers, desperadoes, pirates, and criminals steeped in vice" (Carl Holliday).
vicious = 1. Mean-spirited or deliberately hurtful; malicious: vicious gossip.
vitiate = 1. To reduce the value or quality of; impair or spoil: "His famous compilation of norms was vitiated by a major sampling error" (Frederick Crews).
Note:
vice is from viti
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Frequency: 1
favour
Variant of favor. 亲切; 偏袒; 善意的行为; 宠爱; 支持
Alternative Greek Root: charis
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: charisma
Example word meaning:
charisma = 1. a. A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm.b. Personal magnetism or charm: a television news program famed for the charisma of its anchors.
Alternative Latin Root: favor gratia veni
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: favor favorite grace ingratiate venial
Please See the Dissection of: ingratiate
Example word meaning:
favor = 1. A gracious, friendly, or obliging act that is freely granted: do someone a favor.
favorite = 1. a. One that enjoys special favor or regard.b. One that is trusted, indulged, or preferred above all others, especially by a superior: a favorite of the monarch.
grace = 1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion.
ingratiate = to make your acceptable to a person; especially to bring oneself into another's favor or good graces by conscious effort
venial = 1. Easily excused or forgiven; pardonable: a venial offense.
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favourable
1. advantageous, encouraging, or promising 有利的; 赞成的
Alternative Latin Root: prosper
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: prosper
Please See the Dissection of: prosper
Example word meaning:
prosper = to succeed, thrive, grow, etc. in a vigorous way
Origin:
favourite
(prenominal) most liked; preferred above all others 特别喜爱的; 特别喜爱的人或物; 最喜爱的东西
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see favor
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fear
1. a. A very unpleasant or disturbing feeling caused by the presence or imminence of danger: Our fears intensified as the storm approached.b. A state or condition marked by this feeling: living in constant fear of attack; saved as much as he could for fear of losing his job. 害怕; 忧虑; 怕; 恐怖; 担忧
Alternative Greek Root: -phobia -phobic
Please See: -phobia -phobic
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: heliophobia hydrophobia xenophobia
Please See the Dissection of: heliophobia hydrophobia xenophobia
Example word meaning:
heliophobia = dread of sunlight
hydrophobia = morbid fear of water
xenophobia = fear of strangers or foreigners or anything strange or foreign
Alternative Latin Root: tim
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: timorous
Please See the Dissection of: timorous
Example word meaning:
timorous = of a timid disposition (feeling); fearful
Origin:
Frequency: 3
feast
1. a. A large, elaborately prepared meal, usually for many persons and often accompanied by entertainment; a banquet.b. A meal that is well prepared and abundantly enjoyed. 参加宴会; 盛宴; 节日
Alternative Latin Root: fest
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: festal festival festive festoon fiesta
Example word meaning:
festal = Of, relating to, or of the nature of a feast or festival; festive.
festival = 1. An occasion for feasting or celebration, especially a day or time of religious significance that recurs at regular intervals.
festive = 1. Of, relating to, or appropriate for a feast or festival.
festoon = 1. A string or garland, as of leaves or flowers, suspended in a loop or curve between two points.
fiesta = 1. A festival or religious holiday, especially a saint's day celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries.
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feather
1. One of the light, flat structures growing from the skin of birds, consisting of numerous slender, closely arranged parallel barbs forming a vane on either side of a horny, tapering, partly hollow shaft. 羽毛; 用羽毛装饰
Alternative Greek Root: pter
Please See: pter (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: brachypterous orthopterous pterodactyl pterosaur
Please See the Dissection of: brachypterous orthopterous
Example word meaning:
brachypterous = having short or incompletely developed wings as certain insects
orthopterous = relating to orthopteran (a large class of plant-eating insets including crickets, grasshoppers etc) having narrow hard forewings that cover membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts)
pterodactyl = Any of various pterosaurs of the group Pterodactyloidea of the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods, having a short tail or no tail, and including the pteranodons.
pterosaur = Any of various extinct flying reptiles of the group Pterosauria, including the pterodactyls, of the Mesozoic Era, characterized by wings consisting of a membrane of skin extending from the side of the body to the very long fourth digit of the forelimb.
Alternative Latin Root: penn pinn
Please See: penn (exact root) pinn (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: bipinnate panache pen pennant pennigerous pennon pinion pinnacle pinnate
Please See the Dissection of: bipinnate pen pennant pennigerous
Example word meaning:
bipinnate = twice pinnate (resembling a feather), such as leaves growing opposite each other on a larger stem
panache = A bunch of feathers or a plume, especially on a helmet.
pen = [Historical] a heavy quill (large feather) or feather trimmed to a split point, used for writing with ink; any devices used in writing or drawing with ink
pennant = any of various nautical flags tapering usually to a point or swallowtail and used for identification or signaling; a flag or banner longer in the fly than in the hoist; especially one that tapers to a point
pennigerous = Bearing feathers or quills
pennon = 1. A long narrow banner or streamer borne upon a lance.
pinion = 1. The wing of a bird.
pinnacle = 1. Architecture A small turret or spire on a roof or buttress.
pinnate = Resembling a feather in having parts or branches arranged on each side of a common axis: pinnate leaves; pinnate gills.
Note:
panache is from pinn (feather)
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February
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. See Table at calendar. 二月
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. February means purification, expiation
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feed
1. a. To give food to; supply with nourishment: feed the children. b. To provide as food or nourishment: fed fish to the cat. 喂养; 食物; 吃; 哺育; 喂
Alternative Greek Root: boskein troph
Please See: troph (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: atrophy autotrophic botanical dystrophy proboscis trophology
Please See the Dissection of: atrophy autotrophic dystrophy trophology
Example word meaning:
atrophy = decrease in size of body or wasting away of a body part or tissue; arrested development of an animal or plant
autotrophic = self-nourishing, feeding-oneself
botanical = 1. Of or relating to plants or plant life.
dystrophy = bad nutrition; faulty nutrition
proboscis = 1. A long flexible snout or trunk, as of an elephant.
trophology = the science of nutrition; alimentology
Note:
botanical is from toskein
Alternative Latin Root: al ali nutr past
Please See: al (exact root) ali (exact root) nutr past (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adolescence adult aliment alumna alumnus antipasto coalesce coalition nourish nutrient nutriment nutrition nutritive pabulum pastor pastoral pastorale pasture pester repast
Please See the Dissection of: alumna alumnus coalesce coalition nutrient nutrition pastor pastoral pastorale pasture pester repast
Example word meaning:
adolescence = 1. The period of physical and psychological development from the onset of puberty to adulthood.
adult = 1. One who has attained maturity or legal age.
aliment = 1. Something that nourishes; food.
alumna = a girl or woman who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university
alumnus = a person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university
antipasto = An appetizer usually consisting of an assortment of foods, such as smoked meats, cheese, fish, and vegetables.
coalesce = to grow together, as the halves of a broken bone
coalition = a combination; union; a temporary alliance of factions, nations, etc., for some specific purpose, as of political parties in times of national emergency
nourish = 1. To provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth; feed.
nutrient = nutritious; nourishing
nutriment = 1. A source of nourishment; food.
nutrition = a nourishing (feeding with substances necessary to growth and life) or being nourished; especially the series of processes by which an organism takes in and assimilates food for promoting growth and replacing worn or injured tissues
nutritive = 1. Nutritious; nourishing.
pabulum = 1. A substance that gives nourishment; food.
pastor = 1.An archaic word for shepherd: One who herds, guards, and tends sheep. 2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a clergyman or priest in charge of a congregation
pastoral = of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen; devoted to or based on livestock raising; of or relating to the countryside, not urban
pastorale = a composition in simple and idyllic (using a poem or prose work to describe a simple, peaceful scene of rural or pastoral life) style suggesting rural scenes
pasture = plants such as grass grown especially for the feeding of grazing animals
pester = to annoy persistently, or nag continually
repast = food and drink for a meal; a meal; the eating of food, as at a meal; mealtime
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pabulum is from past
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Frequency: 7
feel
1. a. To perceive through the sense of touch: feel the velvety smoothness of a peach.b. To perceive as a physical sensation: feel a sharp pain; feel the cold. 感到; 感觉; 摸; 触摸; 认为
Alternative Latin Root: palp pati sens sent
Please See: palp (exact root) pati (exact root) sens (exact root) sent (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: absent assent compassion consensus consent desensitize dispassionate dissension dissenters impalpable impassioned impassive incompatible insensate insensible insensitive insentience nonsense nonsensical passive presentiment resent resentment scent sensate sensation sensational sensationalism sense senseless sensibility sensible sensile sensitive sensitivity sensitize sensorial sensory sensual sensualism sensualist sensuality sensuous sentence sentential sententious sentient sentiment sentimental sentimentality sentimentalize sentinel sentry supersensory
Please See the Dissection of: absent assent compassion consensus consent desensitize dispassionate dissension dissenters impalpable impassioned impassive incompatible insensate insensible insensitive insentience nonsense nonsensical passive presentiment resent resentment sensate sensation sensational sensationalism sense senseless sensibility sensible sensile sensitive sensitivity sensitize sensorial sensory sensual sensualism sensualist sensuality sensuous sentence sentential sententious sentient sentiment sentimental sentimentality sentimentalize sentinel sentry supersensory
Example word meaning:
absent = away; not present
assent = to express acceptance of an opinion, proposal, etc.; agree; concur (run or act together with others, agree with others)
compassion = sorrow for the sufferings or trouble of another or others
consensus = general agreement; unanimity (every body having one mind)
consent = to give assent or approval; agree; consent to something; He consented to being tested
desensitize = to take away the sensitivity of; make less sensitive
dispassionate = not having passion, emotion, or bias; calm; impartial
dissension = disagreement; especially partisan and contentious (contending) quarreling
dissenters = persons who dissent (to differ in belief or opinion; disagree)
impalpable = that can not be felt by touching
impassioned = filled with passion or zeal; showing great warmth in intensity of feeling
impassive = not showing any sign of feeling or emotion; apathetic
incompatible = not compatible, not able to co-exist together
insensate = lacking sensation; lacking feeling, not capable of feeling, or sensation
insensible = lacking sensation; not having the power or perceive with the senses
insensitive = not sensitive; especially incapable of being impressed, influenced, or affected; having little or no reaction to
insentience = the state of being insentient (not having any feeling); without life, consciousness, or perception
nonsense = words or actions that convey an absurd (very untrue, very unreasonable, very ridiculous) meaning or no meaning at all
nonsensical = unintelligible (not understandable), foolish, silly, absurd, etc.
passive = (of something) acted upon by an external agency (and the thing is enduring or receiving the action)
presentiment = a feeling that something is about to take place
resent = to feel or show displeasure and hurt or indignation at something or toward someone from a sense of being injured or offended
resentment = to feel or show displeasure and hurt or indignation(anger or scorn that is a reaction to injustice) at somebody
scent = 1. A distinctive, often agreeable odor. See Synonyms at fragrance, smell.
sensate = having the power of physical sensation
sensation = the power or ability or process of receiving conscious sense impressions through direct stimulation of the bodily organism
sensational = of the senses or sensation; extended further to mean arousing intense interest and excitement
sensationalism = the use of strongly emotional subject matter, or wildly dramatic style, language, or artistic expression, that is intended to shock, startle, thrill, excite, etc.
sense = the ability of the nerves and the brain to receive and react to stimuli such as light, sound, impact etc.
senseless = unconscious
sensibility = the capacity for physical sensation; power of responding to stimuli; ability to feel
sensible = (of something) that can cause physical sensation to a person; perceptible to the senses
sensile = formal capable of feeling; sensitive; capable of perceiving; sentient
sensitive = of sense; having sensation; easily hurt;
sensitivity = the condition or quality of being sensitive; specifically the responsiveness of an organ or organism to external stimuli
sensitize = to make something (such as a film) sensitive or susceptible specifically to (light, or radiation)
sensorial = relating to a sensor (any of various devices designed to detect, measure, or record physical phenomena, as radiation, heat, or blood pressure, and to response, as by transmitting information, initiating changes, or operating controls)
sensory = of the senses or sensation
sensual = bodily or fleshly; of the body and the senses and distinguished from the intellect or spirit; as enjoy the sensual pleasure
sensualism = frequent or excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
sensualist = a person who has frequent or excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
sensuality = 1. The quality or state of being sensual or lascivious. 2. Excessive devotion to sensual pleasure.
sensuous = of, derived from, based on, affecting, appealing to, or perceived by the senses
sentence = a decision or judgment of a court
sentential = Of or relating to a sentence
sententious = (of expression) concise; given to or abounding in aphoristic (definite and concise) expression
sentient = capable of feeling or perception; conscious
sentiment = a feeling; an attitude, thought, or judgment prompted by feeling
sentimental = having or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings, as in aesthetic (of beauty) expression
sentimentality = the quality or state of being sentimental especially to excess (too much) or in affectation
sentimentalize = to be sentimental; think or behave in a sentimental way
sentinel = a person or animal set to guard a group; specifically a sentry (a soldier, guard to guard against, warn of danger)
sentry = 1. A guard, especially a soldier posted at a given spot to prevent the passage of unauthorized persons.
supersensory = outside or beyond the range of perception by the senses
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Frequency: 74
feeling
1. a. The sense of touch: lost feeling in a toe.b. A sensation experienced through this sense: enjoyed the feeling of rain on my face.c. A physical sensation other than one experienced though touch: a feeling of warmth. 感觉; 看法; 情感; 感受; 感情
Alternative Greek Root: aesth esth path
Please See: aesth (exact root) esth (exact root) path (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: aesthetic anaesthesia anaesthetic anesthesia anesthetic antipathy apathetic apathy cyanopathy empathy encephalopathy homeopathy parasympathetic pathogenic pathognomic pathology pathophobia pathos psychopathic sympathetic sympathy telepathy
Please See the Dissection of: aesthetic anaesthetic anesthetic antipathy apathetic apathy cyanopathy empathy encephalopathy homeopathy parasympathetic pathogenic pathognomic pathology pathophobia pathos psychopathic sympathetic sympathy telepathy
Example word meaning:
aesthetic = relating to aesthetics (a branch of philosophy that deals with beauty and appreciation of beauty); artistic
anaesthesia = Variant of anesthesia.
anaesthetic = variant of anesthetic (without feeling)
anesthesia = 1. Total or partial loss of sensation, especially tactile sensibility, induced by disease, injury, acupuncture, or an anesthetic, such as chloroform or nitrous oxide.
anesthetic = loss of feeling or sensation with or without the loss of consciousness; also see analgesic
antipathy = a strong feeling of disliking someone or something
apathetic = 1. Feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent. 2. Feeling or showing little or no emotion; unresponsive.
apathy = lack of or without feeling or emotion, without interest
cyanopathy = a disease in which the body is colored blue in surface, arising from malformation of the heart and an imperfect arterialization (process blood carried from heart to other part of body, not from other part of body back to heart) of the blood
empathy = the imaginative projection of a subjective state into an object so that the object appears to be infused with it
encephalopathy = the disease or disorder of the brain
homeopathy = medical practice that treats a disease by administering a small doses of the substance that can cause the disease
parasympathetic = of or relating to the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in opposition to the sympathetic system by slowing the heartbeat, constricting the bronchi of the lungs, stimulating the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, etc.
pathogenic = related to the origin of disease
pathognomic = indicating or typical of a particular disease
pathology = the medicine that deals with the nature of disease, and the structural and functional changes caused by the disease
pathophobia = morbid fear of disease
pathos = suffering; the quality in something experienced or observed which arouses feelings of pity, sorrow, sympathy, or compassion
psychopathic = of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy (mental disorder with egocentric and antisocial activity) or antisocial or antisocial personality disorder
sympathetic = having the same feeling as, caring and feeling sorry about
sympathy = pitiful feeling that you have for some one, caring
telepathy = communication of thoughts, feelings, through unusual channels; communication from one mind to another by extrasensory means
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Frequency: 14
fellow
1. a. A man or boy.b. Informal A boyfriend. 伙伴; 同伴的; 学会委员; 校务委员会委员; 人
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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female
1. a. Of or denoting the sex that produces ova or bears young. b. Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals: female hormones; female fashions. c. Consisting of members of this sex. See Usage Note at lady. 女性的; 雌性动物; 雌株; 雌的; 女子
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 1
fence
1. A structure serving as an enclosure, a barrier, or a boundary, usually made of posts or stakes joined together by boards, wire, or rails. 栅栏; 筑栅栏防护; 篱笆; 击剑; 搪塞
Alternative Greek Root: phragma
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: diaphragm
Example word meaning:
diaphragm = 1. Anatomy A muscular membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and functioning in respiration. Also called midriff.
Alternative Latin Root: saepes
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: septum
Example word meaning:
septum = A thin partition or membrane that divides two cavities or soft masses of tissue in an organism: the nasal septum; the atrial septum of the heart.
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fever
1. a. Abnormally high body temperature.b. Any of various diseases characterized by abnormally high body temperature. 发烧
Alternative Greek Root: puret
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: pyrethrum pyretic
Example word meaning:
pyrethrum = 1. a. A Eurasian perennial plant (Tanacetum coccineum) in the composite family, cultivated for its colorful flower heads and formerly used as a source of an insecticide. Also called painted daisy.b. A closely related perennial plant (Tanacetum cinerariifolium), commercially cultivated as the source of an insecticide.
pyretic = Relating to, producing, or affected by fever.
Alternative Latin Root: febris tuph
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: febrile typhus
Example word meaning:
febrile = Of, relating to, or characterized by fever; feverish.
typhus = Any of several forms of infectious disease caused by rickettsia, especially those transmitted by fleas, lice, or mites, and characterized generally by severe headache, sustained high fever, depression, delirium, and the eruption of red rashes on the skin. Also called prison fever, ship fever, typhus fever.
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few
1. Amounting to or consisting of a small number: one of my few bad habits. See Usage Note at less. 不多的; 几乎没有; 很少的
Alternative Greek Root: olig-
Please See: olig- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: oligarchy
Please See the Dissection of: oligarchy
Example word meaning:
oligarchy = country or organization run by a few people
Alternative Latin Root: pauci-
Please See: pauci- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: pauciloquent paucity
Please See the Dissection of: pauciloquent paucity
Example word meaning:
pauciloquent = speaking in few words; brief in speech
paucity = fewness; small number
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Frequency: 117
field
1. a. A broad, level, open expanse of land. b. A meadow: cows grazing in a field. c. A cultivated expanse of land, especially one devoted to a particular crop: a field of corn. d. A portion of land or a geologic formation containing a specified natural resource: a copper field. e. A wide unbroken expanse, as of ice. 农田; 场; 截球; 接球; 牧场
Alternative Latin Root: agr
Please See: agr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: agriculture
Please See the Dissection of: agriculture
Example word meaning:
agriculture = the science and art of farming; work or business of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
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Frequency: 95
fierce
1. a. Hostile and violent, especially by nature or temperament; ferocious: The Huns were fierce warriors.b. Characterized by or showing hostility: gave us a fierce look. 凶猛的; 剧烈的
Alternative Latin Root: atroci- feroc- ferus truc-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: atrocious atrocity ferocious fierce truculent
Please See the Dissection of: atrocity truculent
Example word meaning:
atrocious = 1. Extremely evil or cruel; monstrous: an atrocious crime.
atrocity = atrocious (very cruel, evil, brutal, etc.) behavior or condition; brutality, cruelty, etc.
ferocious = 1. a. Extremely aggressive or violent: a ferocious attack dog.b. Characterized by or showing extreme aggressiveness or violence: a ferocious glare; ferocious claws.
fierce = 1. a. Hostile and violent, especially by nature or temperament; ferocious: The Huns were fierce warriors.b. Characterized by or showing hostility: gave us a fierce look.
truculent = feeling or displaying ferocity (quality of extreme fierceness, unrestrained violence and brutality); cruel, savage (not domesticated or under human control; wild; uncultivated; rude)
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fight
1. a. To attempt to harm or gain power over an adversary by blows or with weapons.b. Sports To engage in a boxing match. 争夺; 吵架; 对抗; 战斗; 打架
Alternative Greek Root: -machia -machy
Please See: -machia (exact root) -machy (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: iconomachy logomachy naumachy Telemachus
Please See the Dissection of: iconomachy logomachy naumachy Telemachus
Example word meaning:
iconomachy = hostility to the use of images as objects of worship
logomachy = a dispute over words
naumachy = a mock sea fight with ships
Telemachus = the son of Odysseus and Penelope; he helps his father slay his mother's suitors (courter)
Alternative Latin Root: pug pugn
Please See: pug (exact root) pugn (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: impugn inexpugnable poniard pugilism pugilist pugnacious pugnacity repugnant
Please See the Dissection of: impugn pugilist pugnacious pugnacity repugnant
Example word meaning:
impugn = to attack with argument or criticism (not with fists); oppose or challenge as false or questionable
inexpugnable = 1. Impossible to overcome or overthrow by force.
poniard = A dagger typically having a slender three- or four-sided blade.
pugilism = The skill, practice, and sport of fighting with the fists; boxing.
pugilist = a fighter especially a professional boxer
pugnacious = having a quarrelsome or combative nature
pugnacity = the state or quality of being eager and ready to fight, being quarrelsome, being combative
repugnant = contradictory; inconsistent
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poniard is from pugn (fight)
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Frequency: 5
figure
a number symbol, a written character, value expressed in numbers; a geometric form such as a line, triangle, or sphere 数字, 图形, 形状; 人物, 外形, 体型; v. 演算, 认为, 领会到
Alternative Greek Root: eikon
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: icon
Example word meaning:
icon = 1. also i·kon (ī′kŏn′)a. An image; a representation.b. A representation or picture of a sacred or sanctified Christian personage, traditionally used and venerated in the Eastern Church.
Alternative Latin Root: eidos figura schema
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: figurine idyll scheme
Please See the Dissection of: idyll
Example word meaning:
figurine = A small molded or sculptured figure; a statuette.
idyll = a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic (rural) life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
scheme = 1. A systematic plan of action: "Did you ever carry out your scheme of writing a series of sonnets embodying all the great epochs of art?" (Edith Wharton). See Synonyms at plan.
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idyll is from eidos
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Frequency: 31
fill
1. a. To put something into (a container, for example) to capacity or to a desired level: fill a glass with milk; filled the tub with water.b. To supply or provide to the fullest extent: filled the mall with new stores.c. To build up the level of (low-lying land) with material such as earth or gravel.d. To stop or plug up (an opening, for example).e. To repair a cavity of (a tooth).f. To add a foreign substance to (cloth or wood, for example). 装满; 镶补; 饱; 充满; 满足
Alternative Latin Root: plen plet
Please See: plen plet
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: plenitude replete
Please See the Dissection of: plenitude replete
Example word meaning:
plenitude = the state or quality of being full; completeness
replete = fully or abundantly filled or provided; abundantly fed
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Frequency: 11
film
1. A thin skin or membrane. 使变朦胧; 影片; 把...摄成电影; 电影; 薄膜
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 209
find
1. To come upon, often by accident; meet with: found a dime on the floor. 找到; 认为; 重要的发现; 发现
Alternative Greek Root: heuriskein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: eureka heuristic
Example word meaning:
eureka = A city of northwest California on Humboldt Bay, an arm of the Pacific Ocean. Lumbering, fishing, and tourism are important to its economy.
heuristic = 1. Of or relating to a usually speculative formulation serving as a guide in the investigation or solution of a problem: "The historian discovers the past by the judicious use of such a heuristic device as the 'ideal type'" (Karl J. Weintraub).
Alternative Latin Root: inven reper
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: invent invention inventory repertory
Example word meaning:
invent = 1. To produce or contrive (something previously unknown) by the use of ingenuity or imagination.
invention = 1. The act or process of inventing: used a technique of her own invention.
inventory = 1. a. A detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one's possession, especially a periodic survey of all goods and materials in stock.b. The process of making such a list, report, or record.c. The items listed in such a report or record.d. The quantity of goods and materials on hand; stock.
repertory = 1. A repertoire.
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Frequency: 166
fine
1. a. Of superior quality, skill, or appearance: a fine day; a fine wine.b. Excellent in character or ability: a fine person; a fine writer. 很好; 细的; 罚款; 罚金; 良好的
Alternative Latin Root: bell damn fin mulcta
Please See: bell damn fin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: beauty belladonna belle belvedere damage embellish finesse mulct
Please See the Dissection of: belladonna damage embellish finesse
Example word meaning:
beauty = 1. A quality or combination of qualities that gives pleasure to the mind or senses and is often associated with properties such as harmony of form or color, proportion, authenticity, and originality.
belladonna = an Old World poisonous plant having purple, or green bell-shaped flowers, glossy black berries, and root and leaves that yield atropine; a medical extract from this plant
belle = A popular, attractive girl or woman, especially the most attractive one of a group: the belle of the ball.
belvedere = A roofed structure, especially a small pavilion or tower on top of a building, situated so as to command a wide view.
damage = injury or harm to a person or thing, resulting in a loss in soundness or value
embellish = to make beautiful with ornamentation; decorate
finesse = adroitness (skillfulness in a physical or mental way; cleverness; expert) and delicacy of performance; the ability to handle delicate and difficult situations skillfully and diplomatically
mulct = 1. To penalize by fining or demanding forfeiture.
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beauty = beau (=bell (fine)) + -ity (quality, state)damage is from damn
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Frequency: 11
finger
1. One of the five digits of the hand, especially one other than the thumb. 手指; 指状物; 用指触碰; 手套的每一手指部分
Alternative Greek Root: dactyl
Please See: dactyl (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: dactyl dactylic dactylology dactylomegaly pterodactyl
Please See the Dissection of: dactylic dactylology dactylomegaly
Example word meaning:
dactyl = 1. a. A metrical foot consisting of one accented syllable followed by two unaccented, as in flattery.b. A metrical foot in quantitative verse consisting of one long syllable followed by two short syllables.
dactylic = relating to a metrical foot (rhythm) in poet consisting of one long and two short syllables (as in tenderly)
dactylology = finger speech, finger spelling
dactylomegaly = abnormal size of fingers
pterodactyl = Any of various pterosaurs of the group Pterodactyloidea of the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods, having a short tail or no tail, and including the pteranodons.
Alternative Latin Root: digit
Please See: digit (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: digit digital digitalis prestidigitation
Please See the Dissection of: digit digital prestidigitation
Example word meaning:
digit = a finger or toe, numerals
digital = of or relating to fingers or toes; of calculation using numerical methods or discrete units
digitalis = 1. See foxglove.
prestidigitation = a sleight of hand; skillful or deceitful use of hand
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Frequency: 6
finish
1. a. To stop (doing an activity or task) after reaching the point at which there is nothing left to do: finished cleaning the room.b. To bring to a required or desired state: finish an assignment; finish a painting. See Synonyms at complete. 完成; 最后一段; 最后润饰; 用完; 结束
Alternative Latin Root: consumm fin perfic
Please See: fin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: consomme define perfect perfection
Please See the Dissection of: perfect
Example word meaning:
consomme = A clear soup made of strained meat or vegetable stock, served hot or as a cold jelly.
define = 1. a. To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example).b. To describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain: define the properties of a new drug; a study that defines people according to their median incomes.
perfect = complete in all respects; without defect or omission; flawless
perfection = 1. The quality or condition of being perfect.
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Frequency: 14
fire
1. a. A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance: destruction by fire.b. A specific instance of this change that destroys something: a house fire.c. A burning fuel: a cooking fire. 火; 解雇; 火灾; 炉; 炉火
Alternative Greek Root: pyr
Please See: pyr (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: empyreal pyre pyrethrum pyretic pyrite pyrites pyrolatry pyromancy pyromaniac pyrotechnical pyrotechnics
Please See the Dissection of: empyreal pyrolatry pyromancy pyromaniac pyrotechnical pyrotechnics
Example word meaning:
empyreal = celestial (of, relating to, or suggesting heaven, divinity, sky); lofty, grand, or exalted (elevated) in thought, expression, or manner; of outstanding spiritual, intellectual, or moral worth
pyre = 1. A heap of combustibles for burning a corpse as a funeral rite.
pyrethrum = 1. a. A Eurasian perennial plant (Tanacetum coccineum) in the composite family, cultivated for its colorful flower heads and formerly used as a source of an insecticide. Also called painted daisy.b. A closely related perennial plant (Tanacetum cinerariifolium), commercially cultivated as the source of an insecticide.
pyretic = Relating to, producing, or affected by fever.
pyrite = A brass-colored mineral, FeS2, occurring widely and used as an iron ore and in producing sulfur dioxide for sulfuric acid. Also called fool's gold, iron pyrites.
pyrites = Any of various natural metallic sulfide minerals, especially of iron.
pyrolatry = the worship of fire
pyromancy = divination or prophecy by the observation and interpretation of flames
pyromaniac = having an irresistible impulse to start fires
pyrotechnical = relating to the art or science of making fireworks
pyrotechnics = the art of making and using fireworks
Alternative Latin Root: foc ign incendi vulcan
Please See: ign (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: focus foyer fuel gelignite igneous ignite ignition incendiary incense volcano
Please See the Dissection of: foyer igneous ignite ignition incendiary incense volcano
Example word meaning:
focus = 1. a. The distinctness or clarity of an image rendered by an optical system.b. The state of maximum distinctness or clarity of such an image: in focus; out of focus.c. An apparatus used to adjust the focal length of an optical system in order to make an image distinct or clear: a camera with automatic focus.
foyer = an anteroom or lobby especially of a theater; also an entrance hallway
fuel = 1. Something consumed to produce energy, especially:a. A material such as wood, coal, gas, or oil burned to produce heat or power.b. Fissionable material used in a nuclear reactor.c. Nutritive material metabolized by a living organism; food.
gelignite = An explosive mixture composed of nitroglycerine, guncotton, wood pulp, and potassium nitrate.
igneous = of, containing, or having the nature of, fire; fiery (containing or consisting of fire)
ignite = to set fire to; cause to burn
ignition = the act or action of igniting (setting fire to; causing to burn)
incendiary = having to do with the willful destruction of property by fire
incense = any of various substances, as gums (a sticky, colloidal carbohydrate found in trees and plants which dries into an uncrystallized mass) or resins (gum like substance exuded from tree), producing a pleasant odor when burned
volcano = a vent in the earth's crust through which molten rock (lava), rock fragments, gases, ashes, etc. are ejected from the earth's interior (volcano originally means the god of fire)
Note:
foyer is from foc (fire)fuel is from foc (fire) ultimately
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Frequency: 25
firm
1. Resistant to externally applied pressure. 公司; 坚决的; 紧紧的; 结实的
Alternative Latin Root: firm fix solid
Please See: fix
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: conform farm firm fixate infirm solid
Example word meaning:
conform = 1. a. To be or act in accord with a set of standards, expectations, or specifications: a computer that conforms with the manufacturer's advertising claims; students learning to conform to school safety rules. See Synonyms at correspond.b. To act, often unquestioningly, in accordance with traditional customs or prevailing standards: "Our table manners ... change from time to time, but the changes are not reasoned out; we merely notice and conform" (Mark Twain).
farm = 1. A tract of land cultivated for the purpose of agricultural production.
firm = 1. Resistant to externally applied pressure.
fixate = 1. a. To cause (a person or the eyes) to look at or pay attention to something steadily: "My eyes were fixated on his playful, deep-set brown eyes" (Bernard Lown).b. To focus one's eyes or attention on: "When you fixate the closer of the two fingers, the one further away is seen double" (Robert F. Schmidt and Gerhard Thews).
infirm = 1. Weak in body or mind, especially from old age or disease. See Synonyms at weak.
solid = 1. a. Of definite shape and volume; not liquid or gaseous: It was so cold the water in the bucket became solid.b. Mathematics Of or relating to three-dimensional geometric figures or bodies.c. Firm or compact in substance: The floor was solid and would not give way.
Note:
farm is from firm
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Frequency: 9
first
1. The ordinal number matching the number one in a series. 第一; 首先; 第一的; 先
Alternative Greek Root: arch archa- archae- archi proto-
Please See: arch archa- archae- archi proto-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: archaeology archaic archaism architect prototype
Please See the Dissection of: archaeology archaic archaism architect prototype
Example word meaning:
archaeology = the study of ancient societies
archaic = being the first, very old, no longer in use
archaism = the use of an archaic words, the imitation of archaic words, technique, etc
architect = a person qualified to design buildings and to superintend their erection
prototype = the first thing of a type; original; = archetype
Alternative Latin Root: prim- prin-
Please See: prim- prin-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: primary primordium principal
Please See the Dissection of: primary principal
Example word meaning:
primary = first in time or order of development; primitive; original; earliest
primordium = An organ or a part in its most rudimentary form or stage of development
principal = most important, consequential, or influential, chief
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Frequency: 176
fish
1. Any of numerous cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates characteristically having fins, gills, and a streamlined body and including the bony fishes, such as catfishes and tunas, and the cartilaginous fishes, such as sharks and rays. 鱼; 鱼肉; 寻找; 捕鱼; 钓鱼
Alternative Greek Root: ichthy
Please See: ichthy (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: ichthyic ichthyology ichthyophagous
Please See the Dissection of: ichthyic ichthyology ichthyophagous
Example word meaning:
ichthyic = of, relating to, or characteristic of fishes
ichthyology = zoological study of fish
ichthyophagous = feeding on fish
Alternative Latin Root: pisc
Please See: pisc (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: piscary piscatorial pisces pisciculture piscine piscivorous
Please See the Dissection of: piscatorial pisciculture piscivorous
Example word meaning:
piscary = 1. The taking of fish in waters that one does not own but that by custom or law are open for such use by the public.
piscatorial = same as piscatory; of, relating to, or dependent on fish or fishing
pisces = 1. A constellation in the equatorial region of the Northern Hemisphere near Aries and Pegasus. Also called Fishes.
pisciculture = the cultivation of fish
piscine = Of, relating to, or characteristic of a fish or fishes.
piscivorous = feeding on fishes
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Frequency: 92
fisherman
1. One who fishes as an occupation or for sport. 垂钓者; 捕鱼人; 渔民
Alternative Latin Root: piscator
Note:
piscator is from pisc (fish)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: piscatorial
Please See the Dissection of: piscatorial
Example word meaning:
piscatorial = same as piscatory; of, relating to, or dependent on fish or fishing
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fit
1. a. To be the proper size and shape for: These shoes fit me.b. To cause to be the proper size and shape: The tailor fitted the trousers by shortening them.c. To measure for proper size: She fitted me for a new jacket. 合适的; 适合; 配备; 安装; 痉挛
Alternative Latin Root: apt conven ept
Please See: apt (exact root) ept (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adapt adaptation aptitude aptness artillery attitude convenient inaptitude inept ineptitude
Please See the Dissection of: adapt adaptation aptitude aptness attitude inaptitude inept ineptitude
Example word meaning:
adapt = to make fit or suitable by changing or adjusting
adaptation = an adapting (making fit or suitable by changing or adjusting) or being adapted
aptitude = the quality of being apt (suited to a purpose) or appropriate; fitness
aptness = the state of being suited to its purpose, appropriate, or fitting
artillery = 1. Large-caliber weapons, such as cannon, howitzers, and missile launchers, that are operated by crews.
attitude = the position or posture assumed by the body in connection with an action, feeling, mood, etc.
convenient = 1. Suited or favorable to one's comfort, purpose, or needs: a convenient time to receive guests; a convenient excuse for not going.
inaptitude = 1. Lack of talent or ability. 2. The quality or state of being inappropriate.
inept = not suitable to the purpose; unfit
ineptitude = the quality or condition of being inept or not suitable to a purpose or unfit
Note:
artillery is from apt
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Frequency: 27
fix
1. a. To correct or set right; adjust: fix a misspelling; fix the out-of-date accounts.b. To restore to proper condition or working order; repair: fix a broken machine. 使固定; 修好; 修理; 准备; 困境
Alternative Latin Root: dic fig fix pact pag pang ping
Please See: dic fig fix pact (exact root) pag (exact root) pang (exact root) ping (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: addict affix compact crucifix crucify fix fixate fixture impact impinge infix prefix propaganda propagandize propagate suffix
Please See the Dissection of: compact crucify impact impinge prefix propaganda propagandize propagate
Example word meaning:
addict = 1. To cause to have a medically or psychologically significant addiction: The thief was addicted to cocaine. My uncle is addicted to gambling.
affix = 1. To secure to something; attach: affix a label to a package.
compact = closely and firmly put or packed together; dense; solid
crucifix = 1. An image or figure of Jesus on the cross.
crucify = to put to death by nailing or binding to a cross and leaving to die of exposure
fix = 1. a. To correct or set right; adjust: fix a misspelling; fix the out-of-date accounts.b. To restore to proper condition or working order; repair: fix a broken machine.
fixate = 1. a. To cause (a person or the eyes) to look at or pay attention to something steadily: "My eyes were fixated on his playful, deep-set brown eyes" (Bernard Lown).b. To focus one's eyes or attention on: "When you fixate the closer of the two fingers, the one further away is seen double" (Robert F. Schmidt and Gerhard Thews).
fixture = 1. Something securely fixed in place.
impact = to force tightly together; pack; wedge (to force or pack; to force or crowd together in a narrow space)
impinge = to strike, hit, or dash (upon) to touch; to have an effect [an idea that impinges on his mind]
infix = 1. To fix in the mind; instill.
prefix = to fix beforehand; to place in front
propaganda = the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
propagandize = to spread (a doctrine or theory) by propaganda (the spreading of ideas, information or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person)
propagate = to cause (a plant or animal) to reproduce itself; raise or breed
suffix = An affix added to the end of a word or stem, serving to form a new word or functioning as an inflectional ending, such as -ness in gentleness, -ing in walking, or -s in sits.
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crucify is from fig
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Frequency: 9
flag
1. A piece of cloth, usually rectangular, of distinctive color and design, used as a symbol, standard, signal, or emblem. 旗; 变弱
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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flame
1. The zone of burning gases and fine suspended matter associated with rapid combustion; a hot, glowing mass of burning gas or vapor. 火焰; 发火焰; 变得通红
Alternative Greek Root: phlegma phlox
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: phlegm phlox
Example word meaning:
phlegm = 1. Thick, sticky, stringy mucus secreted by the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, as during a cold or other respiratory infection.
phlox = Any of various North American plants of the genus Phlox, having opposite leaves and flowers with a variously colored salverform corolla.
Alternative Latin Root: flam
Please See: flam (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: flamboyant flame flamingo flammable inflame inflammable inflammation
Please See the Dissection of: flamboyant flammable inflammable inflammation
Example word meaning:
flamboyant = designating or of a kind of architecture, as late French Gothic, characterized by flamelike tracery (ornamental work of interlacing or branching lines) of windows and florid decoration
flame = 1. The zone of burning gases and fine suspended matter associated with rapid combustion; a hot, glowing mass of burning gas or vapor.
flamingo = 1. Any of several large wading birds of the family Phoenicopteridae, primarily of tropical regions, having reddish or pinkish plumage, long legs, a long flexible neck, and a bill turned downward at the tip.
flammable = easily set on fire; that will burn readily or quickly; intensified form of this word is inflammable
inflame = 1. To arouse to passionate feeling or action: crimes that inflamed the entire community.
inflammable = same as flammable; intensified form of flammable
inflammation = a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue; the act of inflaming
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flash
1. To burst forth into or as if into flame. 闪光; 一瞬间; 一闪而过; 使闪光; 出示
Alternative Latin Root: corusc fulg fulmin scintill
Please See: fulg (exact root) fulmin (exact root) scintill
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: coruscate effulgent refulgent scintillate
Please See the Dissection of: effulgent refulgent scintillate
Example word meaning:
coruscate = 1. To give forth flashes of light; sparkle and glitter: diamonds coruscating in the candlelight.
effulgent = radiant and splendid
refulgent = shining; radiant; glowing; resplendent (shining brightly; full of splendor)
scintillate = to give off sparks; flash; sparkle
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flat
1. a. Having a smooth, even surface: a flat field. See Synonyms at level.b. Having a relatively broad level surface in relation to thickness or depth: a flat box. 一套房间; 低洼沼泽地; 公寓; 平坦的; 平坦部分
Alternative Latin Root: plat platy
Please See: plat platy
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: flat plate platitude platypus
Please See the Dissection of: platitude
Example word meaning:
flat = 1. a. Having a smooth, even surface: a flat field. See Synonyms at level.b. Having a relatively broad level surface in relation to thickness or depth: a flat box.
plate = 1. A smooth, flat, relatively thin, rigid body of uniform thickness.
platitude = the quality or state of being dull or insipid (lacking taste or savor); a banal (lacking originality, freshness, or novelty), trite (not fresh), or stale remark
platypus = A semiaquatic egg-laying mammal (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) of eastern Australia and Tasmania, having a broad flat tail, webbed feet, a snout resembling a duck's bill, and in the male, venomous spurs on the hind legs. Also called duckbill, duck-billed platypus.
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Frequency: 17
flesh
1. a. The soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate, covering the bones and consisting mainly of skeletal muscle and fat: thought the boy needed some more flesh on his bones.b. Such tissue of an animal, used as food: flesh of a cow; fish with white flesh.c. The surface or skin of the human body: goosebumps on my flesh.d. Fatty tissue: "a woman of wide and abundant flesh" (A.S. Byatt). 果肉; 肉
Alternative Greek Root: creas sarc
Please See: sarc (exact root)
Note:
creas = kreas (Greek)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: creosote pancreas sarcasm sarcoma sarcophagus
Please See the Dissection of: sarcophagus
Example word meaning:
creosote = 1. A colorless to yellowish oily liquid containing phenols and creosols, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, especially from the wood of a beech, and formerly used as an expectorant in treating chronic bronchitis.
pancreas = A long, irregularly shaped gland in vertebrates, lying behind the stomach, that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum and insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream.
sarcasm = 1. A cutting, often ironic remark intended to express contempt or ridicule.
sarcoma = A malignant tumor arising from bone or from soft tissues such as muscle, cartilage, fat, or blood or lymph vessels.
sarcophagus = limestone coffin or tomb, ornamented
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creosote is from creas (flesh)
Alternative Latin Root: carn pulpa
Please See: carn (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: carnage carnal carnation carnelian carnivorous carrion charcuterie charnel crone incarnadine incarnate pulp reincarnation
Please See the Dissection of: carnage carnivorous incarnadine incarnate reincarnation
Example word meaning:
carnage = bloody and extensive slaughter, especially in battle; massacre; bloodshed
carnal = 1. Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites: carnal desire.
carnation = 1. a. Any of numerous cultivated forms of a perennial plant (Dianthus caryophyllus) having showy, variously colored, usually double, often fragrant flowers with fringed petals.b. A flower of this plant. Also called clove pink.
carnelian = A pale to deep red or reddish-brown variety of clear chalcedony, used in jewelry.
carnivorous = devouring animal flesh or tissues
carrion = 1. Of or similar to dead and decaying flesh.
charcuterie = 1. Sausages, ham, pâtés, and other cooked or processed meat foods.
charnel = A repository for the bones or bodies of the dead; a charnel house.
crone = 1. Derogatory An old woman considered to be ugly; a hag.
incarnadine = having flesh color which is pinkish; bloodred
incarnate = endowed (given something to support, donated) with a human flesh body; in bodily form; Note: when used as a verb, embody or provide with a flesh body
pulp = 1. A soft moist shapeless mass of matter.
reincarnation = the act of incarnating again; rebirth in new body or form
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crone is from carn
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flight
1. a. The motion of an object in or through a medium, especially through the earth's atmosphere or through space.b. An instance of such motion.c. The distance covered in such motion: the long flight from Seattle to Little Rock. 一群; 成群飞行; 楼梯或阶梯的一段; 溃逃; 班机
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see fly
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Frequency: 17
float
1. a. To remain suspended within or on the surface of a fluid without sinking.b. To be suspended in or move through space as if supported by a liquid. 漂流物; 漂浮; 运输车; 飘浮; 鱼漂
Alternative Greek Root: plein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: flow
Example word meaning:
flow = 1. a. To move or run smoothly with unbroken continuity, as in the manner characteristic of a fluid.b. To issue in a stream; pour forth: Sap flowed from the gash in the tree.
Note:
flow is from plein (float)
Alternative Latin Root: supernat
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: supernatant
Example word meaning:
supernatant = Floating on the surface.
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supernatant = super- (surface, above) + natant (flowting or swiming)
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flood
1. An overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. 洪水; 淹没; 大量; 水灾
Alternative Greek Root: cataclysm
Note:
cataclysm = kataklysm (Greek)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cataclysm
Please See the Dissection of: cataclysm
Example word meaning:
cataclysm = a great flood; deluge; any great upheaval (raising up; change), as an earthquake or a war, that causes sudden and violent changes, great destruction, etc
Alternative Latin Root: diluvi gurgit inund
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: antediluvian deluge inundate regurgitate surround
Please See the Dissection of: antediluvian deluge inundate regurgitate
Example word meaning:
antediluvian = of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
deluge = an overflowing of the land by water; a drenching (wetting thoroughly) rain
inundate = to cover with a flood; overflow
regurgitate = to rush, surge, or flow back; to bring partly digested food from the stomach back to the mouth
surround = 1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle: the magnetic field that surrounds the earth.
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deluge is from diluvisurround = surr- (super-, above) + und(=inund, flood)
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floor
1. a. The surface of a room on which one stands.b. The lower or supporting surface of a structure. 地面; 层; 打倒; 楼层; 铺设地面
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 4
flour
1. A fine, powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a grain, especially wheat, used chiefly in baking. 面粉
Alternative Latin Root: farina
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: barley farina
Example word meaning:
barley = 1. A grass in the genus Hordeum native to temperate regions, having flowers in terminal, often long-awned spikes and widely cultivated for its grain.
farina = Fine meal prepared from cereal grain and various other plant products, often used as a cooked cereal or in pudding.
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barley is from farina
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flow
1. a. To move or run smoothly with unbroken continuity, as in the manner characteristic of a fluid.b. To issue in a stream; pour forth: Sap flowed from the gash in the tree. 流动; 涨
Alternative Greek Root: rhag rhea rheo rrh
Please See: rhag (exact root) rhea (exact root) rheo (exact root) rrh (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: catarrh diarrhea diarrhoea haemorrhoids hemorrhage hemorrhoid logorrhea rheostat rheotaxis rheotropism rhetoric rheum rheumatic rheumatism rhythm
Please See the Dissection of: hemorrhage logorrhea rheostat rheotaxis rheotropism rhetoric
Example word meaning:
catarrh = Copious discharge of mucus associated with inflammation of mucous membranes, especially of the nose and throat.
diarrhea = Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces.
diarrhoea = Variant of diarrhea.
haemorrhoids = (Pathology) pathol swollen and twisted veins in the region of the anus and lower rectum, often painful and bleeding. Nontechnical name: piles
hemorrhage = the escape of large quantities of blood from a blood vessel; heavy bleeding
hemorrhoid = 1. An itching or painful mass of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue.
logorrhea = bursting too many words, talkativeness, or wordiness
rheostat = a resistor to regulate a current
rheotaxis = a response of a freely moving organism, to flow with or against a current of water air etc.
rheotropism = the growth or movement of a plant in response to the presence or stimulus of a current of water, air, etc.
rhetoric = the art of or skill in using words effectively in speaking or writing; using words too eloquently
rheum = A watery or thin mucous discharge from the eyes or nose.
rheumatic = 1. One who is affected by a rheumatic disease or disorder.
rheumatism = 1. Any of various rheumatic diseases and disorders, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
rhythm = 1. Movement or variation characterized by the regular recurrence or alternation of different quantities or conditions: the rhythm of the tides.
Note:
rhythm is from rrh
Alternative Latin Root: flu fluct flux liqu man nan und
Please See: flu (exact root) fluct (exact root) flux (exact root) liqu man und
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abound affluent confluence effluent efflux emanate fluctuate fluency fluent fluid flume fluvial flux influence influent influx mellifluent mellifluous naiad prolix redound superfluous
Please See the Dissection of: affluent confluence emanate fluctuate fluency fluent fluid flux influence influx mellifluent prolix redound superfluous
Example word meaning:
abound = 1. To be great in number or amount: "In areas where scorpions abound, spider populations are generally kept in check" (Natalie Angier).
affluent = flowing in abundance; having a generously sufficient and typically increasing supply of material possessions
confluence = a flowing together, especially of two or more streams
effluent = Flowing out or forth.
efflux = 1. A flowing outward.
emanate = to come forth; issue, as from a source
fluctuate = to shift back and forth or up and down uncertainly
fluency = the quality or condition of being fluent (flowing or moving smoothly and easily), especially in speech or writing
fluent = capable of flowing; fluid; capable of moving with grace and ease
fluid = capable of flowing, or easily moving
flume = 1. A narrow gorge, usually with a stream flowing through it.
fluvial = 1. Of, relating to, or inhabiting a river or stream.
flux = a flowing or flow; to make a solid melt
influence = an ethereal (heavenly) fluid held to flow from the stars and to affect the actions of humans; an act or power of producing an effect without apparent or direct use of force or command
influent = Flowing in or into.
influx = a coming in
mellifluent = having a smooth rich flow; filled with something such as honey that sweetens
mellifluous = Having a pleasant and fluid sound: "The Headmaster read a rather lengthy passage from Stephen Vincent Benet's 'The Devil and Daniel Webster' in his engaging, mellifluous voice" (John Knowles).
naiad = 1. Greek Mythology One of the nymphs who lived in and presided over brooks, springs, and fountains.
prolix = so wordy as to be tiresome; verbose
redound = to become swollen; overflow; to have an effect for good or ill on somebody
superfluous = being more than is needed, useful, or wanted; surplus
Note:
abound is from ab- + undnaiad is from nanprolix = pro- (forword) + lix (=liqu, flow)redound = re- + und (flow)
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Frequency: 13
flower
1. a. The reproductive structure of angiosperms, characteristically having either specialized male or female organs or both male and female organs, such as stamens and a pistil, enclosed in an outer envelope of petals and sepals.b. Such a structure having showy or colorful parts; a blossom.c. A flower head. 开花; 花
Alternative Greek Root: anth
Please See: anth (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: ailanthus amaranth anther anthology chrysanthemum helianthus hydranth polyanthus
Please See the Dissection of: anthology chrysanthemum helianthus hydranth polyanthus
Example word meaning:
ailanthus = Any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus, especially the tree of heaven.
amaranth = 1. a. Any of various annual plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense green or reddish clusters of tiny flowers and including weeds, ornamentals, and species cultivated for their edible leaves and seeds. Also called pigweed.b. The small edible seeds of several of these species.
anther = The pollen-bearing part of a stamen.
anthology = a collection of poems, songs, stories etc
chrysanthemum = golden flower; a genus (or a kind) of plant with showy flowers which bloom in late summer (autumn) with colors of yellow, white, red or purple
helianthus = (Plants) any plant of the genus Helianthus, such as the sunflower and Jerusalem artichoke, typically having large yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow, brown, or purple centres: family Asteraceae (composites)
hydranth = any of the feeding individuals of a hydroid colony
polyanthus = any of various primroses with many flowers
Alternative Latin Root: flor
Please See: flor (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cauliflower defloration deflower effloresce efflorescence flora florescence floriculture florid floriferous florin florist flourish flowery inflorescence
Please See the Dissection of: efflorescence floriculture florid floriferous flourish flowery
Example word meaning:
cauliflower = 1. A plant (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) in the mustard family, having a large whitish head of undeveloped flowers.
defloration = 1. The act of deflowering.
deflower = To have sexual intercourse with (a virgin, especially a woman).
effloresce = 1. To blossom; bloom.
efflorescence = a flowering; blooming
flora = 1. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Plants considered as a group, especially the plants of a particular country, region, or time.
florescence = 1. A condition or time of flowering.
floriculture = the cultivation of flowers, especially ones to be cut or sold
florid = flushed with red or pink; rosy; ruddy; said of the complexion; highly decorated; showy; gaudy (bright and showy, but lacking in good taste); ornate (heavily ornamented or adorned, often to excess)
floriferous = bearing flowers; especially blooming freely
florin = 1. A guilder.
florist = One in the business of raising or selling flowers and ornamental plants.
flourish = to grow luxuriantly (in a way that is yielding abundantly; fertile, fruitful; or lush) ; thrive
flowery = of or like flowers; covered or decorated with flowers
inflorescence = 1. A cluster of flowers arranged in a characteristic way on a stem.
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Frequency: 2
fly
1. To engage in flight, especially:a. To move through the air by means of wings or winglike parts.b. To travel by air: We flew to Dallas.c. To operate an aircraft or spacecraft. 苍蝇; 裤子的遮钮盖; 逃出; 飞翔; 飞逝
Alternative Greek Root: myia
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: midge
Example word meaning:
midge = 1. Any of numerous small nonbiting flies of the family Chironomidae, having aquatic larvae and often forming large swarms near ponds and lakes. Also called chironomid.
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midge is from myia
Alternative Latin Root: vola
Please See: vola (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: velocity volante volatile volley
Please See the Dissection of: velocity volante volatile volley
Example word meaning:
velocity = quickness of motion; speed; rapidity of movement; the rate at which one object change its position on a straight line with respect to time
volante = (of music) moving with light rapidity
volatile = vaporizing or evaporating quickly as alcohol
volley = the discharge of a number of missiles at the same time
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Frequency: 18
fold
1. To bend over or double up so that one part lies on another part: fold a sheet of paper. 折叠; 折痕; 收拢; 羊栏; 褶痕
Alternative Greek Root: ptykh
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: diptych polyptych triptych
Example word meaning:
diptych = 1. a. A work consisting of two painted or carved panels that are hinged together.b. A set of two related works, as in photography, painting, or literature.
polyptych = A work consisting of four or more painted or carved panels that are hinged together.
triptych = 1. a. A work, such as an altarpiece, consisting of three painted or carved panels that are hinged together.b. A set of three related works, as in photography, painting, or literature: "a triptych of stories told from alternating viewpoints" (Diane Scharper).
Alternative Latin Root: -ple -ply plect plex pli plic
Please See: -ple (exact root) -ply (exact root) plect (exact root) plex (exact root) pli (exact root) plic (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accomplice application apply compliant complicate complication complice complicity comply deploy display double duplicate duplication duplicity employ explicate explicit implicate implication implicative implicit imply inexplicable multiple multiplicand multiplication multiplier multiply plait plicate ploy ply quadruple quadruplicate quintuple replica replicate reply sextuple simple triple triplex
Please See the Dissection of: accomplice application compliant complicate complication complicity comply duplicate duplication duplicity explicit implicate implication implicative implicit imply inexplicable multiple multiplicand multiplication multiplier replica
Example word meaning:
accomplice = a person who knowingly participates with another in an unlawful act; a partner in crime
application = the act of applying; specifically, the act of putting something on
apply = 1. To bring into contact with something; put on: applied glue sparingly to the paper.
compliant = ready or disposed (tended to or inclined to) to comply; submissive; conforming to requirements
complicate = to make or become difficult, involved, intricate
complication = the act of complicating, or making things involved
complice = An associate or accomplice, especially in crime.
complicity = the fact or state of being an accomplice (a person who knowingly participates with another person in an unlawful act); partnership in wrongdoing
comply = to conform, submit, or adapt to a regulation or another person's wishes as required or requested
deploy = 1. a. To position (troops) in readiness for combat, as along a front or line.b. To bring (forces or material) into action.c. To base (a weapons system) in the field.
display = 1. a. To present to view; cause to be seen: The doctor displayed her diploma on the wall of her office. The autumn woods display a wide array of colors. See Synonyms at show.b. To exhibit ostentatiously; show off: garish hosts who display their wealth whenever guests come over.c. To show (images or information) on a screen: The time is displayed on the bottom right corner of the computer monitor.
double = 1. Twice as much in size, strength, number, or amount: a double dose.
duplicate = to make double, to make twofold
duplication = the act or process of duplicating (making copy or copies)
duplicity = double-dealing; hypocritical (too critical) cunning (deceitfully skillful) or deception
employ = 1. a. To provide work to (someone) for pay: agreed to employ the job applicant.b. To engage the attention or activity of; occupy: employed himself for an hour reading blogs.
explicate = To make clear the meaning of; explain. See Synonyms at explain.
explicit = clearly stated and leaving nothing implied; distinctly expressed; definite; the opposite of implicit
implicate = to show to be involved or concerned; to show to have a connection with a crime, fault, etc.
implication = an implicating (showing to have a connection with a crime, fault, etc.; involving) or being implicated
implicative = relating to implication (the act of involving in or bringing into a crime connection)
implicit = suggested or to be understood though not plainly expressed; implied; the opposite of explicit
imply = to involve or indicate by inference (deriving something as a conclusion from facts or premises), association or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement
inexplicable = not explicable (that can not be explained, understood, or accounted for)
multiple = having or consisting of many parts, elements, etc.; more than one or once; manifold or complex
multiplicand = the number that is, or is to be multiplied by another (the multiplier)
multiplication = a multiplying (causing to increase in number, amount, extent, or degree) or being multiplied
multiplier = a person or thing that multiplies or increases
multiply = 1. To increase the amount, number, or degree of. See Synonyms at increase.
plait = 1. A braid, especially of hair.
plicate = Arranged in folds like those of a fan; pleated.
ploy = An action calculated to frustrate an opponent or gain an advantage indirectly or deviously; a maneuver: "A typical ploy is to feign illness, procure medicine, then sell it on the black market" (Jill Smolowe).
ply = 1. To join together, as by molding or twisting.
quadruple = 1. Consisting of four parts or members.
quadruplicate = 1. Multiplied by four; quadruple.
quintuple = 1. Consisting of five parts or members.
replica = a reproduction or copy of a work of art, especially a copy by the maker of the original
replicate = 1. To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat: "recreating his pose for a photo that replicated his glorious moment" (Stuart Miller).
reply = 1. To speak or write as a reaction to a question or other prompting.
sextuple = 1. Consisting of six parts or members.
simple = 1. a. Having few parts or features; not complicated or elaborate: a house with a simple floor plan.b. Easy to understand, do, or carry out: a simple set of instructions; a simple chore. See Synonyms at easy.c. Having or composed of only one thing, element, or part: a simple chemical substance.d. Being without additions or modifications; mere: a simple "yes" or "no."e. Biology Having no divisions or branches; not compound: a simple leaf; a simple eye or lens.f. Music Being without figuration or elaboration: a simple tone.
triple = 1. Consisting of three parts or members.
triplex = 1. Composed of three parts; threefold; triple.
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deploy = dis- + plic (fold)display = dis- + plic (fold)double = duo (two) + -ple (fold)plait is from plicploy is from plicply is from plicreply is from plicsimple = sim- (one) + -ple (fold)triple = tri- (three) + -ple (fold)
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Frequency: 3
follow
1. a. To come or go after; proceed behind: Follow the usher to your seat.b. To go after in pursuit: would follow his enemy to the ends of the earth.c. To keep under surveillance: The agent followed the suspect around town. 跟随; 领会; 听从; 沿着...前进
Alternative Latin Root: sect sequ sue suit
Please See: sect (exact root) sequ (exact root) sue (exact root) suit (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: associative consecution consecutive consequence dissociation ensue execute executive executor extrinsic inconsequential intrinsic non sequitur obsequies obsequious prosecute pursue pursuit second sect segue sequacious sequel sequence socialism society subsequent sue suit suite suitor
Please See the Dissection of: associative consecutive consequence dissociation ensue execute executive extrinsic inconsequential intrinsic non sequitur obsequies obsequious prosecute pursue pursuit sect sequacious sequel sequence socialism society subsequent suite
Example word meaning:
associative = relating to association (the act of joining as a partner, friend, or companion)
consecution = 1. A sequence or succession.
consecutive = following one after another in order
consequence = a result of an action, process, etc.; outcome; effect
dissociation = the act or process of dissociating (separating from association or union with another)
ensue = to take place afterward or as a result
execute = to follow out or carry out; do; perform; fulfill
executive = of or relating to the execution (carrying out fully) of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
executor = 1. Law A person who is appointed by a testator to execute the testator's will.
extrinsic = 1. Not forming an essential or inherent part of a thing; extraneous. 2. Originating from the outside; external.
inconsequential = inconsequent; illogical; of no consequence; unimportant; trivial
intrinsic = belonging to the real nature of a thing; not dependent on external circumstances; essential; inherent
non sequitur = 1. An inference or conclusion that does not follow from the premises or evidence. 2. A statement that does not follow logically from what preceded it.
obsequies = funeral rites or ceremonies
obsequious = showing too great a willingness to server or obey; fawning (showing friendliness by licking hands)
prosecute = to follow to the end; to engage in; perform; to bring legal action against for a punishment of a crime
pursue = to follow in order to overtake, capture, or kill; chase
pursuit = the act of pursuing (following someone in order to overtake, capture, or kill the person; chasing)
second = 1. a. A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.b. The time needed for a cesium-133 atom to perform 9,192,631,770 complete oscillations. See Table at measurement.
sect = a group adhering to a distinctive doctrine or to a leader; party; faction
segue = 1. Music To make a transition directly from one section or theme to another.
sequacious = tending to follow any leader; lacking individuality, as in thought; dependent; servile (of a slave); compliant (yielding; submissive)
sequel = something that follows; anything subsequent or succeeding; continuation
sequence = the following of one thing after another in order
socialism = any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods
society = companionship or association with one's fellow, friendly or intimate intercourse (connection between people)
subsequent = coming after; following in time, place, or order
sue = 1. Law To initiate or pursue legal proceedings against (another party).
suit = 1. a. A set of matching outer garments, especially one consisting of a coat with trousers or a skirt, often worn on formal occasions.b. Slang A person, especially an executive, who wears one of these garments at work.
suite = retinue (follower, servant), the personal staff accompanying a ruler, diplomat or a dignitary on official business
suitor = 1. One who courts another.
Note:
second is from squ (follow)sue is from seq
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Frequency: 18
fond
Having a strong liking, inclination, or affection adj. 溺爱的；喜欢的；愚蠢的；渴望的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see love
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food
1. Material, especially carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, that an organism uses for energy, growth, and maintaining the processes of life. Plants, algae, and some bacteria make their own food through photosynthesis, while animals and most other organisms obtain food by consuming other organisms or organic matter. 食物
Alternative Greek Root: site sito trophe
Please See: site (exact root) sito (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: atrophy dystrophy ectoparasite parasite
Please See the Dissection of: atrophy dystrophy ectoparasite parasite
Example word meaning:
atrophy = decrease in size of body or wasting away of a body part or tissue; arrested development of an animal or plant
dystrophy = bad nutrition; faulty nutrition
ectoparasite = A parasite, such as a flea, that lives on the exterior of another organism
parasite = a person, as in ancient Greece, who flattered and amused the host in return for free meals
Alternative Latin Root: aliment pabulum pasto
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aliment antipasto pabulum
Example word meaning:
aliment = 1. Something that nourishes; food.
antipasto = An appetizer usually consisting of an assortment of foods, such as smoked meats, cheese, fish, and vegetables.
pabulum = 1. A substance that gives nourishment; food.
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Frequency: 73
fool
a person lacking in judgment or prudence; a retainer formerly kept in great households to provide casual entertainment and commonly dressed in motley (garment of mixed colors)with cap, bells, and bauble (small ornament such as jewel) 愚人, 受骗者; vt. 愚弄, 欺骗; vi. 干傻事, 开玩笑; adj. 愚蠢的
Alternative Latin Root: babul follis
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: babble folly fool
Please See the Dissection of: fool
Example word meaning:
babble = 1. To utter a meaningless confusion of words or sounds: Babies babble before they can talk.
folly = 1. Lack of good sense, understanding, or foresight: an act of folly
fool = a person lacking in judgment or prudence; a retainer formerly kept in great households to provide casual entertainment and commonly dressed in motley (garment of mixed colors)with cap, bells, and bauble (small ornament such as jewel)
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foolish
1. Lacking or exhibiting a lack of good sense or judgment; silly: a foolish boy; a foolish purchase. 愚蠢的; 可笑的
Alternative Greek Root: moro
Please See: moro (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: moron oxymoron sophomore
Please See the Dissection of: sophomore
Example word meaning:
moron = 1. A person who is considered foolish or stupid.
oxymoron = A rhetorical figure in which incongruous or contradictory terms are combined, as in a deafening silence and a mournful optimist.
sophomore = a student in the second year of college or the tenth grade in high school
Alternative Latin Root: fatu stult
Please See: fatu (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: fatuity fatuous infatuate stultify
Please See the Dissection of: fatuity fatuous infatuate stultify
Example word meaning:
fatuity = stupidity, especially complacent (self-satisfied) stupidity; smug (smug=complacent) foolishness
fatuous = complacently (conceitedly, or self-satisfactorily) stupid or inane (empty; vacant); silly foolish
infatuate = to make foolish; cause to lose sound judgment
stultify = to cause someone to appear, or to be, stupid, foolish, or absurdly illogical; to make ineffective; to impair
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foot
1. The lower extremity of the vertebrate leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking. 最下部; 脚; 英尺; 足
Alternative Greek Root: pod pous pus
Please See: pod (exact root) pous (exact root) pus (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: antipodes apodic arthropod cephalopod chiropodist copepod octopus oedipus pew phalarope pilot platypus podiatrist podiatry podium polyp pseudopodium trapezoid tripod
Please See the Dissection of: antipodes apodic arthropod cephalopod chiropodist octopus platypus podiatrist pseudopodium trapezoid tripod
Example word meaning:
antipodes = the parts of the earth that are diametrically opposite, used in plural (because one person usually has two feet), e.g. when said of Australia and New Zealand as contrasted to the western hemisphere; the exact contrary
apodic = without feet
arthropod = any type of animals with legs and joints
cephalopod = a class of head feet fish, as an octopus, squid
chiropodist = a specialist in care for the hands and feet
copepod = Any of numerous small marine or freshwater crustaceans of the subclass Copepoda, including parasitic and free-living forms.
octopus = eight-footed animal: any of various octopods (order Octopoda) having a soft, saclike body, a reduced coelom, an internal vestigial shell, and eight sucker-bearing arms around the mouth
oedipus = A son of Laius and Jocasta, who was abandoned at birth and unwittingly killed his father and then married his mother.
pew = 1. One of the long, fixed, backed benches that are arranged in rows for the seating of a congregation in church.
phalarope = Any of several small shorebirds of the genus Phalaropus, having lobed toes and characteristically feeding by spinning in small circles in the water and catching small invertebrates brought to the surface by this motion.
pilot = 1. One who operates or is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight.
platypus = a flat foot animal; duck bill;a small, aquatic, egg-laying monotreme mammal (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) of Australia and Tasmania, with webbed feet, a beaverlike tail, and a ducklike bill
podiatrist = a specialist in treating foot diseases
podiatry = The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot. Also called chiropody.
podium = 1. An elevated platform, as for an orchestra conductor or public speaker.
polyp = 1. A body form of a cnidarian, such as a hydra or coral, that is cylindrical in shape, has a mouth usually surrounded by tentacles at one end, and is often attached to something at the other end.
pseudopodium = a pseudopod (a false pod or foot)
trapezoid = a plane figure with four sides, only two of which are parallel
tripod = a three-legged caldron (boiling pot), table, stool, etc
Note:
pew is from pousphalarope = phalar + o + pous (foot)pilot is from pouspolyp = poly- + pous (foot)
Alternative Latin Root: ped
Please See: ped (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: biped centipede expediency expedient expedite expedition expeditious impeach impedance impede millepede millipede multiped pedal peddler pedicure pedigree pedometer peduncle peon pioneer quadruped sesquipedalianist trivet velocipede
Please See the Dissection of: centipede expediency expedient expedite expedition expeditious impedance impede multiped peddler pedicure peduncle quadruped sesquipedalianist velocipede
Example word meaning:
biped = An animal with two feet.
centipede = any of a class (Chilopoda) of elongated, many-segmented, insect-eating arthropods with a pair of legs to each segment, the front pair being modified into poison claws
expediency = the quality or state of being suited to the end in view; suitability; convenience
expedient = useful for effecting a desired result; advantageous; convenient; suited to the circumstances or the occasion
expedite = to do or execute promptly or quickly
expedition = efficient speed; dispatch; a sending forth on a journey, voyage, march, for some definite purpose, as exploration or battle
expeditious = speedy; characterized by expedition (a starting out on a journey, voyage, march, etc for some purpose, such as exploration or battle)
impeach = 1. a. To make an accusation against: impeach someone of a crime.b. To bring formal charges against (a public official) for wrongdoing while in office.
impedance = the total opposition offered by an electric circuit to the flow of an alternating current of a single frequency
impede = to interfere with or slow the progress of
millepede = Variant of millipede.
millipede = Any of various arthropods of the class Diplopoda, having a cylindrical segmented body with two pairs of legs attached to each segment except for the first four thoracic segments, and feeding chiefly on decaying organic matter. Also called diplopod.
multiped = an animal with multiple feet
pedal = 1. a. A foot-operated lever used for actuating or controlling a mechanism, as in a loom, sewing machine, piano, or organ.b. A similar foot-operated part attached to a crank and used for powering various devices, such as a bicycle.
peddler = a person who goes from place to place selling small articles (trifles)
pedicure = a treatment or care of the feet
pedigree = 1. a. A line of ancestors; a lineage.b. A list of ancestors; a family tree.
pedometer = An instrument that gauges the approximate distance traveled on foot by registering the number of steps taken.
peduncle = a stalk supporting or bearing a flower or flower cluster
peon = 1. A person who does menial or repetitive tasks and has a low rank in an organization or society.
pioneer = 1. One who ventures into unknown or unclaimed territory to settle.
quadruped = a four-foot animal, especially a mammal
sesquipedalianist = a person who uses very long words
trivet = 1. a. A metal stand with short feet, used under a hot dish on a table.b. A usually raised plate of ceramic, wood, or another material that serves a similar purpose.
velocipede = any of various early bicycles or tricycles
Note:
impeach = im- + pes (=ped, foot)peon is from ped (foot)pioneer is from pedtrivet = tri- + ped (foot)
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Frequency: 15
football
1. Sports a. A game played by two teams of 11 players each on a rectangular, 100-yard-long field with goal lines and goalposts at either end, the object being to gain possession of a ball and advance it in running or passing plays across the opponent's goal line or kick it through the air between the opponent's goalposts.b. The inflated oval ball used in this game. 足球; 足球运动; 美式橄榄球
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 7
for
1. a. Used to indicate the object, aim, or purpose of an action or activity: trained for the ministry; put the house up for sale; plans to run for senator.b. Used to indicate a destination: headed off for town. 为了; 为了…; 代表; 作为; 因为
Alternative Greek Root: pro-
Please See: pro- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: proceed procure prodigal prologue pronoun proportion proud
Please See the Dissection of: prologue
Example word meaning:
proceed = 1. To go forward or onward, especially after an interruption; continue: proceeded to his destination; paused to clear her throat, then proceeded.
procure = 1. To get by special effort; obtain or acquire: managed to procure a pass.
prodigal = 1. Rashly or wastefully extravagant: prodigal expenditures on unneeded weaponry; a prodigal nephew who squandered his inheritance.
prologue = an introductory lines before a poem, play, main contents of a book, etc.
pronoun = 1. The part of speech that substitutes for nouns or noun phrases and designates persons or things asked for, previously specified, or understood from the context.
proportion = 1. A part or amount considered in relation to a whole: What is the proportion of helium in the atmosphere?
proud = 1. Feeling pleasurable satisfaction over an act, possession, quality, or relationship by which one measures one's stature or self-worth: proud of one's child; proud to serve one's country.
Note:
proud = pro- (for) + esse (to be)
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Frequency: 1752
forbid
1. To command (someone) not to do something: I forbid you to go. 禁止; 不许
Alternative Latin Root: prohib vet
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: inhibit prohibit veto
Please See the Dissection of: inhibit
Example word meaning:
inhibit = to prohibit from doing something; to hold in check
prohibit = 1. To forbid by authority: Smoking is prohibited in most theaters. See Synonyms at forbid.
veto = 1. a. The constitutional power of the chief executive of a state or nation to prevent or delay the enactment of legislation passed by the legislature: The president has the veto and will use it.b. An instance in which this right is exercised: the governor's veto of the bill.c. An official document or message from a chief executive stating the reasons for rejection of a bill.
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veto = I forbid
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force
1. The capacity to do work or cause physical change; energy, strength, or active power: the force of an explosion. 强制; 强迫; 部队; 力; 力量
Alternative Greek Root: dyn dynam
Please See: dyn dynam
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: adynamia aerodynamics dynamic dynamics dyne electrodynamometer heterodyning isodynamic photodynamics thermodynamics
Please See the Dissection of: adynamia aerodynamics dynamic dynamics dyne electrodynamometer heterodyning isodynamic photodynamics thermodynamics
Example word meaning:
adynamia = weakness, without energy
aerodynamics = the branch of aeromechanics that deals with the forces exerted by air on an object in motion
dynamic = full of energy, moving continuously
dynamics = branch of mechanics that deals with forces and their relation primarily to the motion but sometimes also to the equilibrium of system of bodies
dyne = a unit to measure the acceleration of moving object
electrodynamometer = an instrument to measure electric power
heterodyning = combining different frequencies to produce a new frequency
isodynamic = with same force all through or in every part
photodynamics = the science about the activating effect of light on living organisms as in causing phototropism in plants
thermodynamics = the branch of physics that deal with the transformation of heat to other forms of energy
Alternative Latin Root: vi-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: vigor violate violent
Example word meaning:
vigor = 1. Physical or mental strength, energy, or force: Our vigor was depleted by the hot weather.
violate = 1. To disregard or act in a manner that does not conform to (a law or promise, for example).
violent = 1. a. Causing or intending to cause damage, injury, or death, often when involving great force: a violent car crash; a violent attack.b. Characterized by or displaying physical violence: a violent past; a violent movie.c. Caused by unexpected force or injury rather than by natural causes: a violent death.d. Given to physical violence: a violent criminal.
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Frequency: 54
forehead
1. The part of the face between the eyebrows, the normal hairline, and the temples. 前额; 额
Alternative Greek Root: brekhm
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: brain
Example word meaning:
brain = 1. a. The portion of the vertebrate central nervous system that is enclosed within the cranium, continuous with the spinal cord, and composed of gray matter and white matter. It is the primary center for the regulation and control of bodily activities, receiving and interpreting sensory impulses, and transmitting information to the muscles and body organs. It is also the seat of consciousness, thought, memory, and emotion.b. A functionally similar portion of the invertebrate nervous system.
Note:
brain is from brekhm
Alternative Latin Root: frons
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: confront effrontery front frontal frontispiece
Example word meaning:
confront = 1. To come face to face with, especially with defiance or hostility: I wish to confront my accuser in a court of law.
effrontery = Brazen boldness; presumptuousness.
front = 1. The forward part or surface, as of a building.
frontal = 1. Of, relating to, directed toward, or situated at the front: a frontal attack.
frontispiece = 1. a. An illustration that faces or immediately precedes the title page of a book, book section, or magazine.b. Archaic A title page.
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foreign
1. a. Located away from one's native country: on business in a foreign city.b. Of, characteristic of, or from a place or country other than the one being considered: a foreign custom.c. Conducted or involved with other nations or governments; not domestic: foreign trade. 外国的; 非...所原有的
Alternative Greek Root: barbar exotik xeno
Please See: xeno (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: barbaric barbarism barbarous exotic rhubarb xenophobia
Please See the Dissection of: exotic xenophobia
Example word meaning:
barbaric = 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of barbarians.
barbarism = 1. a. The condition of having no civilizing influences or refined culture; ignorance or crudity: "the struggles made by different nations, as they emerge from barbarism, to supply themselves with some visible symbol of thought" (William Hickling Prescott).b. Savage violence or cruelty: "To say that the barbarism of one side [in World War I] impelled the barbarism of the other is not much of an excuse" (David A. Bell).
barbarous = 1. Primitive or undeveloped in culture and customs; uncivilized.
exotic = 1. From another part of the world; foreign 2. Intriguingly unusual or different; excitingly strange
rhubarb = 1. Any of several plants of the genus Rheum, especially R. rhabarbarum, having long edible green or reddish leafstalks that are usually cooked and sweetened. Also called pie plant.
xenophobia = fear of strangers or foreigners or anything strange or foreign
Note:
rhubarb is from barbar
Alternative Latin Root: adventic alien extrane peregrin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adventitious alien estrange extraneous peregrine pilgrim strange
Please See the Dissection of: adventitious alien extraneous
Example word meaning:
adventitious = coming from another source or outside, and not inherent of the original thing
alien = belonging or relating to another person, place, or thing; strange
estrange = 1. To make hostile, unsympathetic, or indifferent; alienate: The months of bickering estranged her from her family.
extraneous = existing on or coming from the outside
peregrine = 1. Roving or wandering.
pilgrim = 1. A religious devotee who journeys to a shrine or sacred place.
strange = 1. a. Not previously known; unfamiliar: saw lots of strange faces at the reception; heard music that was strange to me.b. Not of one's own or a particular locality, environment, or kind; not native: came across a flower that was strange to the region.
Note:
pilgrim is from peregrin
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Frequency: 10
foreigner
1. One who is from a foreign country or place. 外国人; 陌生人
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forest
1. A growth of trees and other plants covering a large area. 森林; 森林地带; 狩猎场
Alternative Latin Root: busca forestis silva
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: afforest ambuscade ambush forest savage silvan sylph sylvan
Example word meaning:
afforest = To convert (open land) into a forest by planting trees or their seeds.
ambuscade = An ambush.
ambush = 1. A sudden attack made from a concealed position.
forest = 1. A growth of trees and other plants covering a large area.
savage = 1. a. Not domesticated or cultivated; wild: a savage animal; the savage jungle.b. Not civilized; barbaric: a savage people.
silvan = Variant of sylvan.
sylph = 1. A slim, graceful woman or girl.
sylvan = 1. Relating to or characteristic of woods or forest regions.
Note:
savage = beloing to woodland or forestsylph = silva (wood, forest) + nymph (beautiful young woman spirits)
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forget
1. To be unable to remember (something). 忘记; 遗忘; 不得体; 忘乎所以
Alternative Latin Root: obliv
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: oblivion oblivious
Please See the Dissection of: oblivious
Example word meaning:
oblivion = 1. The condition or quality of being completely forgotten: "He knows that everything he writes is consigned to posterity (oblivion's other, seemingly more benign, face)" (Joyce Carol Oates).
oblivious = lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention; not aware
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Frequency: 13
forgive
1. To give up resentment against or stop wanting to punish (someone) for an offense or fault; pardon. 原谅; 宽恕
Alternative Latin Root: perdon
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: pardon
Please See the Dissection of: pardon
Example word meaning:
pardon = to release a person from further punishment for a crime; not to exact penalty for an offense; forgive
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fork
1. A utensil with two or more prongs, used for eating or serving food. 叉; 用叉叉起; 转向; 分叉; 分岔
Alternative Latin Root: furca
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: bifurcate fork trifurcate
Example word meaning:
bifurcate = To divide into two parts or branches.
fork = 1. A utensil with two or more prongs, used for eating or serving food.
trifurcate = Having three forks or branches: trifurcate antennae.
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form
1. a. The shape and structure of an object: the form of a snowflake.b. The body or outward appearance of a person or an animal; figure: In the fog we could see two forms standing on the bridge.c. A model of the human figure or part of it used for displaying clothes.d. A mold for the setting of concrete. 类型; 组成; 表格; 长板凳; 仪式
Alternative Greek Root: eid morph plas plasm plast schema
Please See: morph (exact root) plas (exact root) plasm (exact root) plast (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: amorphous chromoplast cytoplasm ectoplasm eidetic endoplasm idea idol idyll kaleidoscope metamorphosis morpheme neoplasm osteoplastic pantomorphic plasma plasmolysis plastic plastid plastids protoplasm rhinoplasty schema schematize scheme
Please See the Dissection of: amorphous chromoplast cytoplasm ectoplasm endoplasm metamorphosis neoplasm osteoplastic pantomorphic plasma plasmolysis plastic plastids protoplasm rhinoplasty
Example word meaning:
amorphous = having no definite form
chromoplast = a yellowish to reddish plastid containing carotenoids and found in the cytoplasm of many plant cells
cytoplasm = the protoplasm of a cell outside the nucleus
ectoplasm = the outer layer of the formative material of a cell
eidetic = Of, relating to, or marked by extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall of visual images.
endoplasm = the inner part of the cytoplasm of a cell, as opposed to ectoplasm
idea = 1. Something, such as a thought or conception, that is the product of mental activity.
idol = 1. a. An image used as an object of worship.b. A false god.
idyll = 1. a. A short poem or prose piece depicting a rural or pastoral scene, usually in idealized terms.b. A narrative poem treating an epic or romantic theme.
kaleidoscope = 1. A tube-shaped optical instrument that is rotated to produce a succession of symmetrical designs by means of mirrors reflecting the constantly changing patterns made by small objects, such as beads or bits of colored glass, at one end of the tube.
metamorphosis = transformation; a change of form, shape, structure or substance
morpheme = A meaningful linguistic unit that cannot be divided into smaller meaningful parts. The word man and the suffix -ed (as in walked) are morphemes.
neoplasm = new growth; tumor
osteoplastic = relating to the formation of bone
pantomorphic = Capable of assuming all shapes.
plasma = the liquid part of blood containing the blood cells
plasmolysis = a shrinking of the protoplasm (the living substance contained in a cell) of a living cell due to loss of water because of diffusion
plastic = formative, creative; capable of being molded, shaped, or modeled
plastid = Any of several cytoplasmic organelles, such as chloroplasts, that contain genetic material, have a double membrane, and are often pigmented. Plastids are found in plants, algae, and certain other eukaryotic organisms and have various physiological functions, such as the synthesis and storage of food.
plastids = any of several specialized protoplasmic(living substance in a cell) structures occurring in the cytoplasm of some plant cells, in which starch, oil, protein, pigment, etc are stored
protoplasm = the essential or primary living matter of all animal and plant cells, made up of a semifluid, viscous, translucent colloid
rhinoplasty = plastic (or molding) surgery of the nose
schema = 1. A plan, outline, or model: a schema for prioritizing vaccinations; a writer's schema for a novel.
schematize = To express in or reduce to a scheme: a diagram that schematizes the creation and consumption of wealth.
scheme = 1. A systematic plan of action: "Did you ever carry out your scheme of writing a series of sonnets embodying all the great epochs of art?" (Edith Wharton). See Synonyms at plan.
Note:
idea is from eid (form)idol is from eid (form)
Alternative Latin Root: fict fig fing forma
Please See: fict (exact root) fig (exact root) fing (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: calceiform deform effigy feign fiction fictitious figment figurative figure form formal format inform multiform reform superficial transfigure transform uniform
Please See the Dissection of: calceiform effigy fiction fictitious figurative figure superficial transfigure
Example word meaning:
calceiform = shaped like a slipper, as the large, middle petal of an orchid
deform = 1. To alter from proper or natural form; misshape: "We shoved off. Almost immediately we hit something that deformed a propeller" (William Least Heat-Moon).
effigy = a portrait, statue, or a picture of a person; a crude representation of a despised person that someone hates
feign = 1. a. To give a false appearance of: feign sleep.b. To represent falsely; pretend to: feign authorship of a novel.
fiction = something invented by imagination, as an invented story
fictitious = of or relating to fiction
figment = Something invented, made up, or fabricated: just a figment of the imagination.
figurative = representing by a figure (such as a graphic representation) or resemblance
figure = a number symbol, a written character, value expressed in numbers; a geometric form such as a line, triangle, or sphere
form = 1. a. The shape and structure of an object: the form of a snowflake.b. The body or outward appearance of a person or an animal; figure: In the fog we could see two forms standing on the bridge.c. A model of the human figure or part of it used for displaying clothes.d. A mold for the setting of concrete.
formal = 1. a. Relating to or involving outward form or structure, often in contrast to content or meaning.b. Being or relating to essential form or constitution: a formal principle.
format = 1. A plan for the organization and arrangement of a specified production.
inform = 1. a. To impart information to; make aware of something: We were informed by mail of the change in plans. The nurse informed me that visiting hours were over.b. To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject.
multiform = Occurring in or having many forms or shapes.
reform = 1. To improve by alteration, correction of error, or removal of defects; put into a better form or condition: reform the tax code.
superficial = of or being on the surface; limited to surface area
transfigure = to change the figure, form, shape or outward appearance of; transform
transform = 1. To change markedly the appearance or form of: "A thick, fibrous fog had transformed the trees into ghosts and the streetlights into soft, haloed moons" (David Michael Kaplan).
uniform = 1. Always the same, as in character or degree; unvarying: planks of uniform length.
Note:
feign is from fing
Origin:
Frequency: 99
formal
1. a. Relating to or involving outward form or structure, often in contrast to content or meaning.b. Being or relating to essential form or constitution: a formal principle. 正式的; 礼仪上的; 规范化的; 合礼仪的; 布置得很整齐的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see form
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Frequency: 11
former
1. One that forms; a maker or creator: a former of ideas. 从前的; 以前的
Alternative Latin Root: antiqu
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: antic antique
Example word meaning:
antic = 1. A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students' antics got them into trouble.
antique = 1. Belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period: antique furniture. See Synonyms at old.
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Frequency: 4
formerly
At an earlier time; once. 从前
Alternative Latin Root: quondam
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: quondam
Example word meaning:
quondam = That once was; former: "the quondam drunkard, now perfectly sober" (Bret Harte).
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fort
an enclosed place or fortified (strengthened) building for military defense, equipped as with earthworks (on a hill), guns, etc. 堡垒, 要塞
Alternative Latin Root: burg castrum
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: castellated castle faubourg
Example word meaning:
castellated = 1. Furnished with turrets and battlements in the style of a castle.
castle = 1. a. A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually dominating the surrounding country.b. A fortified stronghold converted to residential use.c. A large ornate building similar to or resembling a fortified stronghold.
faubourg = A district lying outside the original city limits of a French-speaking city or a city with a French heritage. See Note at beignet.
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fortunate
having good luck; lucky 幸运的, 侥幸的
Alternative Latin Root: felic- prosper
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: felicitate felicity prosper
Please See the Dissection of: felicitate prosper
Example word meaning:
felicitate = to make happy; to wish happiness to; congratulate
felicity = 1. a. Great happiness; bliss.b. An instance of great happiness.
prosper = to succeed, thrive, grow, etc. in a vigorous way
Origin:
fortune
1. a. The chance happening of fortunate or adverse events; luck: He decided to travel, and his fortune turned for the worse.b. fortunes The turns of luck in the course of one's life.c. Success, especially when at least partially resulting from luck: No matter what they tried, it ended in fortune. 大量钱财; 财富; 运气
Alternative Latin Root: sort-
Note:
sort- = stem of sors
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: sorcerer
Example word meaning:
sorcerer = One who practices sorcery; a wizard.
Origin:
Frequency: 1
forward
near, being at, or belonging to the forepart of something; situated in advance 向前的, 早的, 迅速的, 前锋; v. 转交, 促进, 运送; adv. 向前地
Alternative Greek Root: pro-
Please See: pro-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: problem program
Please See the Dissection of: problem program
Example word meaning:
problem = a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution; (an obstacle)
program = public notice; an outline of the order to be followed, of the features to be presented and the persons participating; instructions written before hand for a computer
Alternative Latin Root: ante- anti- por- pre- pro-
Please See: ante- anti- por- pre- pro-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: antecedent antenna anticipate anticipatory portentous prevention project
Please See the Dissection of: antecedent antenna anticipate anticipatory portentous project
Example word meaning:
antecedent = a word that is mentioned and referred to by a pronoun later such as John in I saw John and I called to him. going or coming before in time, in order, or in logic; prior; previous, preceding
antenna = one of a pair of slender movable segmented sensory organs on the head of insets
anticipate = to look forward to; expect; to make happen earlier; precipitate;
anticipatory = relating to anticipation (looking forward, expectation)
portentous = that portends (foreshadow) evil, ominous
prevention = The act of preventing something: the prevention of illness.
project = a specific plan or design; scheme
Origin:
Frequency: 11
fox
1. A member of a Native American people formerly inhabiting various parts of southern Michigan, southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and eastern Iowa, with present-day populations in central Iowa and with the Sauk in Oklahoma. 狐狸; 狐狸的; 使混乱
Alternative Latin Root: vulp vulpus
Please See: vulp (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: vulpine
Please See the Dissection of: vulpine
Example word meaning:
vulpine = of or like a fox or foxes
Origin:
frame
1. a. A structure that gives shape or support: the frame of a house.b. The structure or physique of a human or animal body: a worker's sturdy frame.c. An open structure or rim for encasing, holding, or bordering: a window frame; the frame of a mirror. 框架; 给...装框架; 身躯; 陷害; 骨架
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 24
framework
1. A structure for supporting or enclosing something else, especially a skeletal support used as the basis for something being constructed. 构架
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. The closest root is Greek root harmonia. Please see harmony
Origin:
free
1. a. Not imprisoned or confined: walked out of prison a free man; set the birds free.b. Not controlled by obligation or the will of another: felt free to go. 自由的; 免费的; 大方的; 摆脱; 无拘束的
Alternative Latin Root: franc franch lax liber quit solut solv
Please See: franc (exact root) franch (exact root) quit solut (exact root) solv (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: absolute absolve acquit acquittal deliver franchise frank franklin hydrosol liberal liberate libertine liberty livery quits relax resolution soluble solute solvable solvation solve solvent
Please See the Dissection of: absolute absolve acquittal franchise frank franklin hydrosol resolution soluble solvable solvation solvent
Example word meaning:
absolute = complete; perfect; whole; not restricted in any way; e.g. absolute silence
absolve = to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
acquit = 1. Law To find not guilty of a criminal offense.
acquittal = an acquitting (releasing from a duty, obligation etc.); discharge of duty, obligation, etc.
deliver = 1. To bring or transport to the proper place or recipient; distribute: deliver groceries; deliver the mail.
franchise = freedom or immunity from some burden or restriction vested in a person or a group; a special privilege granted to an individual or group, especially the right to be and exercise the powers of a corporation
frank = marked by free, forthright (directly forward), and sincere expression [a frank reply]; unmistakably evident
franklin = a medieval English landowner of free but not noble birth
hydrosol = a disperse (breaking and scattering) system in which water is the disperse medium
liberal = 1. a. Favoring reform, open to new ideas, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; not bound by traditional thinking; broad-minded. See Synonyms at broad-minded.b. Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.c. Liberal Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States.
liberate = 1. To set free, as from oppression, confinement, or foreign control.
libertine = 1. One who acts without moral restraint; a dissolute person.
liberty = 1. The condition of being free from confinement, servitude, or forced labor.
livery = 1. A distinctive uniform worn by the male servants of a household.
quits = On even terms with by payment or requital: I am finally quits with the loan.
relax = 1. To make lax or loose: relax one's grip.
resolution = the act or process of resolving, such as the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones, the act of answering or solving a problem
soluble = susceptible of being dissolved in water
solute = A substance dissolved in another substance, usually the component of a solution present in the lesser amount.
solvable = susceptible of being solved, resolved, or explained, or of solution
solvation = to make part of a solvate (a mixture or aggregate that consists of solute (solute is the substance that gets dissolved in solvent which is often liquid) and solvent)
solve = To find an answer to, explanation for, or way of dealing with (a problem, for example).
solvent = (as of water) that dissolves or can dissolve
Note:
livery is from delivery which is from root liber
Origin:
Frequency: 115
freeze
1. a. To pass from the liquid to the solid state by loss of heat.b. To acquire a surface or coat of ice from cold: The lake froze over in January. Bridges freeze before the adjacent roads. 冻结; 愣住; 结冰; 严寒期; 冰冻
Alternative Greek Root: crystainein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: crystal
Example word meaning:
crystal = 1. a. A homogenous solid formed by a repeating, three-dimensional pattern of atoms, ions, or molecules and having fixed distances between constituent parts.b. The unit cell of such a pattern.
Alternative Latin Root: frig gel glaci
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: congeal frigid galantine gelatin glance jelly
Example word meaning:
congeal = 1. To solidify or coagulate: Fat congealed in globs on the surface of the soup.
frigid = 1. Extremely cold. See Synonyms at cold.
galantine = A dish of boned, stuffed meat or fish that is poached and served cold coated with aspic.
gelatin = 1. a. A colorless or slightly yellow, transparent, brittle protein formed by boiling the specially prepared skin, bones, and connective tissue of animals and used in foods, drugs, and photographic film.b. Any of various similar substances.
glance = 1. a. To direct the eyes at or toward something briefly: glanced in the rearview mirror.b. To read quickly or in cursory fashion: glanced at the menu.
jelly = 1. A soft, semisolid food substance with a resilient consistency, made by the setting of a liquid containing pectin or gelatin or by the addition of gelatin to a liquid, especially such a substance made of fruit juice containing pectin boiled with sugar.
Note:
jelly is from gel (freeze)
Origin:
frequent
1. Occurring or appearing quite often or at close intervals: frequent errors of judgment. 常去; 时常发生的; 频繁的
Alternative Latin Root: celebrat- frequent- obsid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: celebrate frequency frequent obsess
Example word meaning:
celebrate = 1. To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing. See Synonyms at observe.
frequency = 1. The property or condition of occurring at frequent intervals.
frequent = 1. Occurring or appearing quite often or at close intervals: frequent errors of judgment.
obsess = To preoccupy the mind of (someone) excessively.
Origin:
Frequency: 9
fresh
1. a. New to one's experience; not encountered before: fresh evidence.b. Unusual or different: a fresh approach on the problem. See Synonyms at new. 新鲜的; 淡的; 清新的; 精神饱满的; 另外的
Alternative Latin Root: recens
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: recent rinse
Example word meaning:
recent = 1. Of, belonging to, or occurring at a time immediately before the present.
rinse = 1. To wash lightly with water.
Note:
rinse is from recens
Origin:
Frequency: 14
Friday
The day of the week that comes after Thursday and before Saturday. 星期五
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
friend
1. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. 朋友; 对人友好大方的人
Alternative Latin Root: amic
Please See: amic (exact root)
Note:
amic is from ami which means love
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: amicable amity enemy inimical
Please See the Dissection of: amicable amity inimical
Example word meaning:
amicable = friendly in feeling; showing good will, peaceable
amity = friendly, peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship
enemy = 1. a. One who feels hatred toward, intends injury to, or opposes another; a foe.b. One who opposes or is hostile to an idea or cause: an enemy of democracy.c. Something destructive or injurious in its effects: "Art hath an enemy called Ignorance" (Ben Jonson).
inimical = like an enemy; hostile; unfriendly
Note:
enemy = en- (=in-, not) + emy (=amic, friend)
Origin:
Frequency: 17
fro
Away; back: moving to and fro. 来回
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see away and back
Origin:
from
1. a. Used to indicate a specified place or time as a starting point: walked home from the station; from six o'clock on. See Usage Notes at escape, whence.b. Used to indicate a specified point as the first of two limits: from grades four to six. 从; 从...来; 从…; 出于; 因为
Alternative Latin Root: a- ab- abs- de- e- ef- ex-
Please See: a- (exact root) ab- (exact root) abs- (exact root) de- (exact root) e- (exact root) ef- (exact root) ex- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abduction aberration abhor abject abjure ablution abnegation abnormal abominate aboriginal abrasion abrasive abrogate abscissa absent absolute absolve absorb absorption abstain abstemious abstention abstinence abstract abstruse abundant advantageous averse aversion avocation condescend debut decadence decapitate decease decedent deceit deceive deceptive decrease decrepit decrepitude defect defection defer deference deferment deficiency deficit definite definition definitive defoliate defunct dehiscence deign delectable delegate delete delirium deluge delusion demented demit demolition demonetize demur denouement departure depend depilatory deplete deplore deport deportation depose deposition deprecate deputize descend desecrate desegregate desegregation desensitize desist desisted despair desperate despicable despondent destitute destructional destructive desuetude desultory detain detection detective detergent determinant determination detract detriment devaluate devaluation deviate devious diluent diluvial diminish diminutive directrix discrepancy disease edict edit efficacy elicit eligible escalator evaluate event eventuality evident exaggerate exaltation exclusive exit expatiate indefinite superabundant
Please See the Dissection of: abduction aberration abjure ablution abnegation abnormal abominate aboriginal abrasion abrasive abrogate abscissa absent absolute absolve absorb absorption abstain abstemious abstention abstinence abstract abstruse abundant advantageous averse aversion avocation condescend debut decadence decapitate decease decedent deceit deceive deceptive decrease decrepit decrepitude defect defection defer deference deferment deficiency deficit definite definition definitive defoliate defunct dehiscence deign delectable delegate delete delirium deluge delusion demented demit demolition demonetize demur denouement departure depend depilatory deplete deplore deport deportation depose deposition deprecate deputize descend desecrate desegregate desegregation desensitize desist desisted despair desperate despicable despondent destitute destructional destructive desuetude desultory detain detection detective detergent determinant determination detract detriment devaluate devaluation deviate devious diluent diluvial diminish diminutive directrix discrepancy disease edict edit efficacy elicit eligible escalator evaluate event eventuality evident exaggerate exaltation exclusive exit expatiate indefinite superabundant
Example word meaning:
abduction = abducting or being abducted (to take someone away unlawfully); kidnap
aberration = the fact or an instance of aberrant (going astray from right or normal) especially from a moral standard or normal state
abhor = To regard with horror or loathing; detest: "The problem with Establishment Republicans is they abhor the unseemliness of a political brawl" (Patrick J. Buchanan).
abject = 1. Extremely contemptible or degrading: abject cowardice. See Synonyms at base2.
abjure = to give up under oath or officially; renounce
ablution = a washing of the body, especially as a religious ceremony
abnegation = a giving up of rights, etc.; self-denial; renunciation (giving up a claim or right)
abnormal = not normal; not average; not typical; not usual; irregular, especially to a considerable degree
abominate = to have or loathe (to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance) intensely; abhor (to regard with extreme repugnance (strong dislike))
aboriginal = existing in a place from the beginning or from earliest days; first; indigenous (existing naturally in a place)
abrasion = a scraping or rubbing off, as of skin; a wearing away by rubbing or scrapping, as of rock by wind, water, etc.
abrasive = tending to abrade (to rub or wear away especially by friction)
abrogate = to cancel or repeal (withdraw officially) by authority; annul (put an end to); abolish
abscissa = the horizontal Cartesian coordinate on a plane, measured from the y-axis along a line parallel with the x-axis to a given point P
absent = away; not present
absolute = complete; perfect; whole; not restricted in any way; e.g. absolute silence
absolve = to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
absorb = to suck up
absorption = an absorbing (sucking up, taking up the full attention of or energy of) or being absorbed
abstain = to hold oneself back; refrain from; voluntarily do without [to abstain from smoking]
abstemious = marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol
abstention = the act or an instance of abstaining (holding oneself back; voluntarily doing without; refraining from)
abstinence = voluntary forbearance (refraining) especially from indulgence of an appetite or craving, or from eating some foods
abstract = thought of apart from (except) any particular instances or material objects; not concrete
abstruse = hard to understand because of being extremely complex, intellectually demanding, highly abstract, etc.; deep; recondite (beyond the grasp of the ordinary mind or understanding)
abundant = very plentiful; more than sufficient; ample (more than enough)
advantageous = giving an advantage (super or better position or condition); favorable
averse = Having a feeling of opposition, distaste, or aversion; strongly disinclined: (usually foll by: to)
aversion = an intense or definite dislike; antipathy (a feeling against somebody); repugnance (extreme dislike)
avocation = something one does in addition to a vocation or regular work and usually for pleasure; hobby
condescend = to descend voluntarily to the level as lower, of the person one is dealing with; be graciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; deign (to condescend to do something thought to be slightly beneath one's dignity
debut = a first appearance; a formal entrance into society
decadence = a process, condition, or period of decline, as in morals, art, literature, etc.; deterioration; decay: also decadency
decapitate = to cut off the head of; behead
decease = departure from life; death
decedent = a person who departed from life; a deceased person
deceit = a lying or deceiving; the act of representing as true what is known to be false
deceive = to make a person believe what is not true; delude; mislead
deceptive = deceiving or intend to deceive
decrease = to become or cause to become less, smaller, etc.; diminish
decrepit = wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age; worn-out; impaired by use or wear; fallen into ruin or disrepair
decrepitude = the state of being decrepit (wasted or weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age; worn out)
defect = shortcoming; an imperfection that impairs (affects) worth or utility
defection = abandonment of loyalty, duty, or principle; desertion
defer = put off, delay
deference = respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; obedience
deferment = a deferring or being deferred; postponement; deferral
deficiency = the quality or state of being deficient; absence of something essential
deficit = a lack or deficiency
definite = having exact limits; precise and clearing in meaning; explicit
definition = the act of defining or determining; a statement for expressing the essential nature of or the meaning of something
definitive = that decides or settles in a final way; decisive; conclusive [a definitive answer]
defoliate = to strip trees of leaves
defunct = no longer living, existing, or functioning
dehiscence = a splitting open, as of a pod or anther, along definite structure lines
deign = to condescend (to descend voluntarily to a lower level) to do something thought to be slightly beneath one's dignity (high respect of a person)
delectable = very pleasing; delightful; pleasing to the taste; delicious; luscious
delegate = a person acting for another as a representative for the other
delete = to eliminate especially by blotting (staining with black color) out, cutting out, or erasing
delirium = an acute mental disturbance characterized by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations (perception of object with no reality)
deluge = an overflowing of the land by water; a drenching (wetting thoroughly) rain
delusion = a deluding (to fool as by false promises or wrong notions (ideas, concepts); mislead; deceive) or being deluded; a false belief or opinion
demented = mad; insane; suffering from dementia (deteriorated cognitive function problem)
demit = [archaic]dismiss; resign
demolition = the act of demolishing (tearing down); especially destruction in war by means of explosives; explosives for destruction in war
demonetize = to deprive especially currency of its standard value; to stop using silver or gold as a monetary standard
demur = to hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
denouement = The final resolution or clarification of a dramatic or narrative plot
departure = the act of departing
depend = to be based, contingent or determined (on)
depilatory = an chemical or medical agent for removing hair, wool, or bristles (a short stiff coarse hair or filament (a single thread) )
deplete = to empty of a principal substance; to lessen remarkably in quantity, content, value or power
deplore = to feel or express grief for; to regret strongly; to consider unfortunate, disapprove
deport = to behave or conduct oneself in a specified way; to carry someone away, specifically to force someone (an alien) to leave a country by official order; expel
deportation = a deporting (sending someone away from a country) or being deported; expulsion, as of an undesirable alien, from a country
depose = to put down; to remove from a high position or a throne
deposition = a deposing or being deposed; removal from office or from a position of power
deprecate = to feel and express disapproval of; plead against
deputize = to make or to appoint as deputy
descend = to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one; to originate; derive
desecrate = take away the sacredness of; treat as not sacred; profane (not in temple; showing no respect for sacred thing)
desegregate = to abolish the segregation of races in public schools, etc.
desegregation = The abolition or elimination of segregation in. The process of becoming open to members of all races or ethnic groups.
desensitize = to take away the sensitivity of; make less sensitive
desist = to cease; stop, abstain (to hold back)
desisted = ceased; stopped, abstained (held back)
despair = to lose hope; be without hope;
desperate = having lost hope; giving no ground for hope
despicable = deserving to despised (to be looked down upon); contemptible
despondent = feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
destitute = not having, being without, lacking
destructional = relating to the destruction (destroying) of a malfunctioning rocket, or missile, etc. deliberately
destructive = tending or likely to cause destruction
desuetude = discontinuance from use or exercise; disuse
desultory = passing from one thing to another in an aimless way; disconnected; not methodical
detain = to keep in custody; confine; to keep from going on; hold back
detection = a finding out especially about something that tends to elude people's notice
detective = a person in a police force, whose work is to investigate and try to solve crimes
detergent = cleansing; a cleansing substance; specifically a surface-active chemical preparation, as, now, especially a linear alkyl sulfonate, that is capable of emulsifying dirt or oil; compare soap
determinant = a factor, circumstance, etc, that influences or determines
determination = a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy; the resolving of a question by argument or reasoning; the act of deciding definitely and firmly; a firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end
detract = divert; take away
detriment = damage; injury; harm
devaluate = reduce the value of
devaluation = an official lowering of the exchange value of a currency with reference to other currencies; a lessening in value, importance, etc.
deviate = to stray especially from a standard, principle or topic; to depart from an established course or norm
devious = not in a straight path; roundabout; winding
diluent = diluting (thinning down by mixing with water or other liquid); a diluting substance or agent
diluvial = of or caused by a flood, especially the Deluge (the great flood)
diminish = to make less or cause to appear less; to lessen the authority, dignity or reputation of; belittle
diminutive = much smaller than ordinary or average; very small; tiny
directrix = a fixed line associated with a conic section and its focus and eccentricity
discrepancy = lack of agreement; difference, inconsistency
disease = An abnormal condition of a part, organ, or system of an organism resulting from various causes, such as infection, inflammation, environmental factors
edict = A decree or proclamation issued by an authority and having the force of law.
edit = to prepare an author's works for publication, by selection and annotation
efficacy = the power to produce an effect; effectiveness
elicit = to draw out or draw forth; evoke
eligible = that can be chosen; worthy of being chosen; qualified to participate or be chosen
escalator = a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously
evaluate = to find the value or amount of
event = this word originally means outcome; now it means something that happens or comes out;
eventuality = a possible event, outcome, or condition, contingency (dependence on chance)
evident = easy to see or perceive; clear; obvious
exaggerate = to think, speak, or write of as greater than is really so; magnify beyond the fact; overstate
exaltation = an act of exalting (raising in status, rank, power, or character); the state of being exalted
exclusive = excluding (preventing; barring someone from participation, consideration, or inclusion) or having power to exclude; limiting possession, control or use to a single individual or group; excluding others from participation
exit = a departure from a stage; to go out or go away
expatiate = to move about freely or at will; wander; to speak or write at length or in detail
indefinite = not definite such as typically designating an unidentified, generic or unfamiliar person or thing [the indefinite articles a and an]; not precise
superabundant = more than ample; excessive
Origin:
Frequency: 622
See also: See also: Greek roots: ap-, aph-, apo-, ec- which all mean away from. Example word: aphelion = ap- (away from) + helion (sun)
front
1. The forward part or surface, as of a building. 前面; 前面的; 外表; 滨海人行道; 锋面
Alternative Latin Root: frons
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: confront effrontery front frontal frontispiece fronton
Example word meaning:
confront = 1. To come face to face with, especially with defiance or hostility: I wish to confront my accuser in a court of law.
effrontery = Brazen boldness; presumptuousness.
front = 1. The forward part or surface, as of a building.
frontal = 1. Of, relating to, directed toward, or situated at the front: a frontal attack.
frontispiece = 1. a. An illustration that faces or immediately precedes the title page of a book, book section, or magazine.b. Archaic A title page.
fronton = An arena for jai alai.
Origin:
Frequency: 16
fruit
1. a. The ripened ovary or ovaries of a seed-bearing plant, together with accessory parts, containing the seeds and occurring in a wide variety of forms.b. An edible, usually sweet and fleshy form of such a structure.c. A part or an amount of such a plant product, served as food: fruit for dessert. 水果; 结果实; 成果
Alternative Latin Root: fruct pom
Please See: pom (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: fructify fructose frugal fruit fruition pomander pome pomiferous pommel usufruct
Please See the Dissection of: frugal pome pomiferous pommel
Example word meaning:
fructify = To make fruitful or productive.
fructose = A very sweet monosaccharide sugar, C6H12O6, occurring in many fruits and in honey, and used as a preservative for foodstuffs and as an intravenous nutrient. Also called fruit sugar, levulose.
frugal = characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources
fruit = 1. a. The ripened ovary or ovaries of a seed-bearing plant, together with accessory parts, containing the seeds and occurring in a wide variety of forms.b. An edible, usually sweet and fleshy form of such a structure.c. A part or an amount of such a plant product, served as food: fruit for dessert.
fruition = 1. Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment: labor finally coming to fruition.
pomander = 1. A small scented object, especially:a. An orange or other fruit studded with spices such as cloves, used to freshen the air in a closet or dresser drawer.b. A ball-shaped arrangement of flowers hung from a ribbon and carried, as at a wedding.c. A mixture of aromatic substances enclosed in a bag or box, formerly worn on one's person as a protection against odor or infection.
pome = a fleshy fruit, as an apple or pear, having united carpels surrounded by a fleshy, usually edible receptacle
pomiferous = bearing fruit, especially pomes (a fleshy fruit, as an apple or pear, having united carpels surrounded by a fleshy, usually edible receptacle)
pommel = the knob on the end of the hilt (handle of sward) of some swords and daggers
usufruct = The right to the use and profits of something belonging to another.
Origin:
Frequency: 11
fulfill
1. To bring into actuality; effect or make real: fulfilled their promises; fulfilled her dream. 完成
Alternative Greek Root: telein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: talisman
Example word meaning:
talisman = 1. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
Alternative Latin Root: compl
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: complete
Please See the Dissection of: complete
Example word meaning:
complete = full; lacking no component part; whole; entire
Origin:
full
1. Containing all that is normal or possible: a full pail. 满的; 完全地; 完全的; 宽松的; 恰恰
Alternative Greek Root: -ous -y bryein plethein
Please See: -ous -y
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: acephalous ambidextrous amphibious anarthrous anhydrous anonymous anthropophagous aphyllous auriferous auspicious bicephalous bonny bounteous captious carnivorous catadromous consanguineous conspicuous contiguous corpulent diaphanous dioecious embryo entomophagous epigeous fabulous fatuous ferriferous ferrous garrulous heterogeneous homogeneous homogenous homologous hypogeous ichthyophagous iconolatrous infectious isochronous languorous loquacious magnanimous malicious monoecious monotonous nefarious omnivorous pantophagous photophilous plethora pompous precipitous prognathous simultaneous trimerous veracious verbose virtuoso vivacity viviparous vociferous xylophagous zoophagous
Please See the Dissection of: acephalous amphibious anarthrous anhydrous anonymous anthropophagous aphyllous bicephalous catadromous diaphanous dioecious entomophagous epigeous heterogeneous homogeneous homogenous homologous hypogeous ichthyophagous iconolatrous isochronous monoecious monotonous pantophagous photophilous plethora pompous prognathous trimerous xylophagous zoophagous
Example word meaning:
acephalous = without head
ambidextrous = 1. Able to use both hands with equal facility.
amphibious = living double lives; living both in water and on land
anarthrous = without or lacking joints
anhydrous = without water
anonymous = without a name
anthropophagous = feeding on human flesh
aphyllous = without leaves; lacking leaves
auriferous = Containing gold; gold-bearing.
auspicious = Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; propitious: an auspicious time to ask for a raise.
bicephalous = two-headed
bonny = 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty.
bounteous = Existing in, characterized by, or producing abundance: bounteous harvests; bounteous land.
captious = 1. Marked by a disposition to find and point out trivial faults: a captious scholar.
carnivorous = 1. Of or relating to carnivores.
catadromous = moving down to sea to spawn, opposite of anadromous
consanguineous = Of the same lineage or origin; having a common ancestor.
conspicuous = 1. Easy to notice; obvious: a conspicuous flaw in the construction.
contiguous = 1. Sharing an edge or boundary; touching.
corpulent = Having an abundance or excess of flesh or fat. See Synonyms at fat.
diaphanous = of a texture allowing light to pass through, permitting see-through
dioecious = having sex organs in different individual bodies
embryo = 1. a. The collection of cells that has developed from the fertilized egg of a vertebrate animal, before all the major organs have developed.b. A collection of such cells of a human, especially from implantation in the uterine wall through the eighth week of development.
entomophagous = feeding on insects
epigeous = Living or occurring on or near the earth's surface. opposite to hypogeous
fabulous = 1. Extremely pleasing or successful: a fabulous vacation.
fatuous = Foolish or silly, especially in a smug or self-satisfied way: "an era of delicious, fatuous optimism shaped by the belief that enough good will on the part of people like ourselves could repair anything" (Shirley Abbott). See Synonyms at foolish.
ferriferous = (Minerals) producing or yielding iron; iron-bearing: a ferriferous rock
ferrous = Relating to or containing iron, especially with valence 2 or a valence lower than in a corresponding ferric compound.
garrulous = 1. Given to excessive and often trivial or rambling talk; tiresomely talkative.
heterogeneous = consisting of parts of different types
homogeneous = of the same or a similar kind or nature
homogenous = related to the same species; having similarity in structure because of the same origin
homologous = having the same relative value, position, or structure
hypogeous = Living or occurring under the earth's surface
ichthyophagous = feeding on fish
iconolatrous = of, or relating the worship of images or icons
infectious = 1. Capable of causing infection: an infectious microorganism.
isochronous = occurring at the same time, totally synchronized
languorous =
loquacious = Very talkative; garrulous.
magnanimous = Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge.
malicious = 1. Having the nature of or resulting from malice; deliberately harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
monoecious = on same plants, having separate male flowers and female flowers
monotonous = sounded in one unvarying tone
nefarious = Infamous by way of being extremely wicked.
omnivorous = 1. Eating food of any kind, including animals and plants.
pantophagous = eating all kinds of food
photophilous = thriving in light; loving to live in light
plethora = the state of being too full; overabundance; excess
pompous = full of pomp (stately or brilliant display; splendor; magnificence); stately; magnificent; characterized by exaggerated stateliness; pretentious, as in speech or manner; self-important
precipitous = 1. Resembling a precipice; extremely steep. See Synonyms at steep1.
prognathous = having the jaws projecting beyond the upper face
simultaneous = 1. Happening, existing, or done at the same time. See Synonyms at contemporary.
trimerous = having the parts in sets of three; 3-merous
veracious = 1. Honest; truthful: "She was not absolutely veracious; but this defect was of no great consequence, for she had never had anything to conceal" (Henry James).
verbose = Using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words; wordy. See Synonyms at wordy.
virtuoso = 1. A musician with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
vivacity = The quality or condition of being vivacious; liveliness: an energetic marching band that gave vivacity to the parade.
viviparous = 1. Zoology Giving birth to living offspring that develop within the mother's body. Most mammals and some other animals are viviparous.
vociferous = Making, given to, or marked by noisy and vehement outcry.
xylophagous = eating into and destroying wood
zoophagous = feeding on animals
Note:
embryo is from bryein (to be full)
Alternative Latin Root: -ious -itious -ose -ous plenus
Please See: -ious -itious -ose -ous
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abstemious acrimonious advantageous adventurous ambidextrous ambiguous amorous arborous arduous assiduous auriferous auspicious bellicose boisterous bonny bounteous capricious captious carnivorous censorious circuitous clamorous commodious consanguineous conscious conspicuous contemptuous conterminous contiguous continuous corpulent curious dainty deciduous decorous delicious devious dexterous dolorous egregious enormous extemporaneous extraneous fabulous facetious fallacious fatuous felicitous ferriferous ferrous floriferous flowery garrulous generous gorgeous gracious gregarious grievous herbivorous igneous impervious impetuous incongruous indigenous infectious ingenuous innocuous instantaneous judicious lachrymose languorous licentious litigious loquacious ludicrous lugubrious luminous lustrous magnanimous malicious mendacious miraculous miscellaneous momentous monstrous nebulous nefarious noisy nonluminous noteworthy noxious oblivious obnoxious obsequious obstreperous obvious oleaginous omnivorous onerous osseous ostentatious otiose paltry parsimonious pennigerous penurious pernicious pervious piscivorous platitudinous plenary plenipotentiary plenitude plenty pomiferous ponderous portentous posthumous precarious preciosity precious precipitous precocious preposterous presumptuous pretentious previous pugnacious pulchritudinous punctilious pusillanimous querimonious querulous repetitious replenish ridiculous sacrilegious salubrious sanctimonious scrupulous scurrilous sedulous sensuous sententious simultaneous sinewy sinuous sorry spiriferous spontaneous spurious sumptuous supercilious superfluous surreptitious terricolous timorous tortuosity tortuous tumultuous ubiquitous umbrageous unanimous unctuous uxorious valorous veracious verbose vertiginous vicarious virtuoso vivacity viviparous vociferous voluminous vorticose
Please See the Dissection of: abstemious acrimonious advantageous adventurous ambidextrous ambiguous amorous arborous arduous assiduous auriferous auspicious bellicose boisterous bonny bounteous capricious captious carnivorous censorious circuitous clamorous commodious consanguineous conscious conspicuous contemptuous conterminous contiguous continuous corpulent curious dainty deciduous decorous delicious devious dexterous dolorous egregious enormous extemporaneous extraneous fabulous facetious fallacious fatuous felicitous ferriferous ferrous floriferous flowery garrulous generous gorgeous gracious gregarious grievous herbivorous igneous impervious impetuous incongruous indigenous infectious ingenuous innocuous instantaneous judicious lachrymose languorous licentious litigious loquacious ludicrous lugubrious luminous lustrous magnanimous malicious mendacious miraculous miscellaneous momentous monstrous nebulous nefarious noisy nonluminous noteworthy noxious oblivious obnoxious obsequious obstreperous obvious oleaginous omnivorous onerous osseous ostentatious otiose paltry parsimonious pennigerous penurious pernicious pervious piscivorous platitudinous plenary plenipotentiary plenitude pomiferous ponderous portentous posthumous precarious preciosity precious precipitous precocious preposterous presumptuous pretentious previous pugnacious pulchritudinous punctilious pusillanimous querimonious querulous repetitious replenish ridiculous sacrilegious salubrious sanctimonious scrupulous scurrilous sedulous sensuous sententious simultaneous sinewy sinuous sorry spiriferous spontaneous spurious sumptuous supercilious superfluous surreptitious terricolous timorous tortuosity tortuous tumultuous ubiquitous umbrageous unanimous unctuous uxorious valorous veracious verbose vertiginous vicarious virtuoso vivacity viviparous vociferous voluminous vorticose
Example word meaning:
abstemious = marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol
acrimonious = caustic, biting, or rancorous (bitter; deep-seated ill willed) especially in feeling, language, or manner
advantageous = giving an advantage (super or better position or condition); favorable
adventurous = disposed (tending) to seek adventure (an encountering of risks) or to cope with the new and unknown
ambidextrous = able to use both hands with equal ease; very skillful; deceitful
ambiguous = having two or more possible meanings
amorous = full of love or fond of making love
arborous = of or related to or formed by trees
arduous = difficult to do; laborious; onerous
assiduous = marked by careful unremitting (not stopping) attention or persistent application of effort
auriferous = bearing or yielding gold
auspicious = of good omen; boding (=being an omen of) well for the future; favorable; propitious (boding well)
bellicose = of a quarrelsome or hostile nature; eager to fight or quarrel; warlike
boisterous = Loud or noisy and lively or unrestrained:
bonny = attractive or appealing physically; pretty
bounteous = giving freely and generously, without restraint
capricious = subject to caprices (sudden impulsive change in the way one thinks); tending to change abruptly and without apparent reason; erratic (wandering); flighty (flying through space)
captious = having an inclination to pick or stress other people's faults and to raise objections
carnivorous = devouring animal flesh or tissues
censorious = expressing censure (strong disapproval, a condemning as wrong); inclined to find fault; harshly critical
circuitous = roundabout; indirect; devious
clamorous = marked by confused din (a loud, continued, discordant noise) or outcry; tumultuous (marked by uproar and confusion as people are disorderly agitated or milling about)
commodious = offering plenty of room; spacious; roomy
consanguineous = having the same ancestor; having the same blood; closely related
conscious = perceiving, knowing, apprehending or noticing with a degree of controlled thought or observation
conspicuous = easy to be seen or perceived; obvious
contemptuous = manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt (the act of despising; lack of respect or reverence for something)
conterminous = Having a boundary in common; contiguous
contiguous = being in actual contact; adjacent
continuous = marked by uninterrupted extension in time, space, or sequence
corpulent = fat and fleshy; stout; obese
curious = marked by inquisitive interest in some matters
dainty = Delicately beautiful or charming and usually small. Pleasing to the taste; choice; delicious
deciduous = falling off or falling out at a certain season or stage of growth, as some tree leaves, antlers (bony branch growing on head of deer), insect wings, or milk teeth
decorous = marked by propriety and good taste; correct
delicious = very enjoyable; delightful
devious = not in a straight path; roundabout; winding
dexterous = having or showing (good) skill in using the hands or body
dolorous = very sorrowful or sad; mournful
egregious = distinguished; conspicuous; especially conspicuously bad; flagrant (glaringly bad)
enormous = very much exceeding the usual size, number or degree; of great size; huge; vast; immense
extemporaneous = composed, performed, or uttered or done on the spur (kick) of the moment without preparation; impromptu
extraneous = existing on or coming from the outside
fabulous = of, or like a fable; imaginary; fictitious, or legendary; incredible, astonishing
facetious = joking or trying to be jocular (joking), especially at in inappropriate time
fallacious = containing a fallacy (tendency to mislead or deceive); erroneous (wrong)
fatuous = complacently (conceitedly, or self-satisfactorily) stupid or inane (empty; vacant); silly foolish
felicitous = used or expressed in a way suitable to the occasion; aptly chosen; appropriate; apt; having the knack (trick; device; clever way) of appropriate and pleasing expression
ferriferous = (Minerals) producing or yielding iron; iron-bearing: a ferriferous rock
ferrous = of, containing, or derived from iron
floriferous = bearing flowers; especially blooming freely
flowery = of or like flowers; covered or decorated with flowers
garrulous = talking much or too much especially about unimportant things; loquacious
generous = of noble birth; having qualities attributed to people of noble birth; noble-minded; gracious(kind, merciful); magnanimous (noble in mind)
gorgeous = brilliantly showy; magnificent or sumptuous (very costly, lavish); splendid
gracious = having or showing kindness, courtesy (polite, helpful, considerate act), charm (a sung word, phrase, or verse assumed to have magic power to help or hurt), etc.
gregarious = tending to associate with others of one's kind; social; marked by or indicating a liking for companionship; sociable
grievous = causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow; serious, grave
herbivorous = feeding chiefly on grass or other plants
igneous = of, containing, or having the nature of, fire; fiery (containing or consisting of fire)
impervious = incapable of being passed through or penetrated [a fabric impervious to moisture]; not affected by
impetuous = full of impulsive vehemence (quality of being powerful) or passion
incongruous = lacking congruity (harmony, agreement), as not harmonious, incompatible; not conforming; disagreeing; inconsistent; lacking propriety
indigenous = existing, growing, or produced naturally in a region or country; belonging to a place as a native
infectious = likely to cause infection; containing disease-producing organisms or matter or substance
ingenuous = of noble birth or nature; frank; open; candid
innocuous = that does not injure or harm; harmless
instantaneous = done, occurring or acting without any perceptible duration of time
judicious = having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
lachrymose = tearful; inclined to shed (pour) many tears
languorous = 1. Lack of physical or mental energy; listlessness
licentious = lacking legal or moral restraints; especially disregarding sexual restraints
litigious = given to carrying on lawsuits; quarrelsome
loquacious = very talkative
ludicrous = so absurd, ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or merit laughter
lugubrious = very sad or mournful, especially in a way that seems exaggerated or ridiculous
luminous = giving off light; shining; bright
lustrous = having luster (the quality of shining by reflected light); shining; bright; glorious
magnanimous = showing a lofty and courageous spirit; showing nobility of feeling and generosity of mind
malicious = having, showing, or caused by malice, intentionally harmful or mischievous; spiteful
mendacious = lying or false; not truthful
miraculous = having the nature of a miracle; supernatural
miscellaneous = consisting of diverse things or members; heterogeneous (having different kinds of things together)
momentous = important, consequential
monstrous = abnormally or prodigiously (enormously) large; huge; enormous
nebulous = of or like a nebula (a cloud of interstellar gas or dust) or nebulae
nefarious = very wicked; villainous; iniquitous
noisy = making noise; full of or characterized by noise or clamor (a noisy shouting)
nonluminous = not giving off light; not shining
noteworthy = worthy of note; deserving notice; outstanding; remarkable; notable
noxious = harmful to the health; injurious [a noxious gas]
oblivious = lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention; not aware
obnoxious = exposed or liable to injury, evil, or harm, liable to punishment; censurable (criticizable); very unpleasant; offensive
obsequious = showing too great a willingness to server or obey; fawning (showing friendliness by licking hands)
obstreperous = marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness; clamorous (marked by confused din (a loud continued noise) or outcry); unruly
obvious = 1 [Obs.] being in the way; 2 easy to see or understand; plain; evident;
oleaginous = oily; greasy; unctuous (of, like an ointment or unguent)
omnivorous = eating any sort of food, especially, both animal and vegetable food
onerous = burdensome; laborious (involving a lot of hard work)
osseous = bony; consisting of bones or full of bones
ostentatious = marked by or fond of conspicuous and sometimes pretentious (deceiving) display
otiose = 1 [Rare] idle, indolent (not inclined to exert oneself, lazy); 2 ineffective; futile; useless; superfluous
paltry = inferior, trashy, mean, despicable
parsimonious = exhibiting or marked by parsimony (the quality of being careful with money or resource; thrift); especially frugal to the point of stinginess (state of being not generous, or liberal); sparing; restrained
pennigerous = Bearing feathers or quills
penurious = marked by or suffering from penury (severe poverty; a cramping lack of money); given to or marked by extreme stinting (sparing or frugal) frugality
pernicious = deadly; causing great injury, destruction, or ruin; fatal
pervious = allowing passage through, that can be penetrated or permeated
piscivorous = feeding on fishes
platitudinous = having the characteristics of a platitude (the quality or state of being dull or insipid); full of platitudes
plenary = complete in every respect; absolute; unqualified
plenipotentiary = invested (furnished with power or authority) with full power to transact business
plenitude = the state or quality of being full; completeness
plenty = 1. A full or completely adequate amount or supply: plenty of time.
pomiferous = bearing fruit, especially pomes (a fleshy fruit, as an apple or pear, having united carpels surrounded by a fleshy, usually edible receptacle)
ponderous = of great weight and clumsy
portentous = that portends (foreshadow) evil, ominous
posthumous = born after the father's death; published after the author's death
precarious = dependent upon chance; risky; dependent upon the will or favor of another person
preciosity = the state or quality of overly refined; fastidious (difficult to please) refinement
precious = of great price or value; costly
precipitous = steep like a precipice (a vertical, almost vertical, or overhanging rock face, steep cliff, a greatly hazardous situation)
precocious = exceptionally early in development or occurrence; exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age
preposterous = contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd. (preposterous originally means a cart before the horse)
presumptuous = too bold or forward; taking too much for granted; showing overconfidence, arrogance (much self-importance), or effrontery (unashamed boldness)
pretentious = making claims (either explicit or implicit) to some dignity, excellence, importance, or distinction)
previous = occurring before in time or order; prior
pugnacious = having a quarrelsome or combative nature
pulchritudinous = beautiful
punctilious = marked by or concerned about precise accordance (conformance) with the details of standard codes or conventions
pusillanimous = cowardly; timid; irresolute; faintheated; showing a lack of courage
querimonious = complaining; querulous; apt (or tend) to complain
querulous = complaining; inclined to find fault
repetitious = full of or characterized by repetition especially tiresome or boring repetition
replenish = to fill or build again; to make good again; to fill with persons or animals
ridiculous = deserving ridicule (the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision)
sacrilegious = that is or involves sacrilege (that act of appropriating (taking for one's own use) to oneself or to secular (worldly) use, or of violating, what is consecrated to God or religion)
salubrious = promoting health or welfare; healthful, wholesome, salutary (healthful), etc.
sanctimonious = pretending to be very holy or pious (having or showing religious devotion; zealous in the performance of religious obligations); affecting righteousness
scrupulous = having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper; punctiliously (extremely careful about fine details, details of codes or conventions) exact; painstaking
scurrilous = using or given to coarse language; vulgar (earthy or offensive in language) and evil
sedulous = working hard and steadily (sometimes without using tricks); diligent; persistent
sensuous = of, derived from, based on, affecting, appealing to, or perceived by the senses
sententious = (of expression) concise; given to or abounding in aphoristic (definite and concise) expression
simultaneous = existing or occurring at the same time
sinewy = full of sinews (tendon, a tough cord or band of dense white fibrous connective tissue that unites a muscle with some other part such as bone);tough, strong, stringy
sinuous = bending, winding, or curing in and out; wavy; serpentine (being like a snake, evilly cunning, coiled, twisted; winding)
sorry = Feeling or expressing sorrow
spiriferous = (of shell) characterized by a spiral structure, spiral appendages
spontaneous = proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint; arising from a momentary or internal impulse
spurious = 1 [Rare] illegitimate; bastard 2 not true or genuine; false; counterfeit
sumptuous = involving great expense; costly; lavish (expending in great abundance)
supercilious = coolly and patronizingly (in a condescending attitude) haughty
superfluous = being more than is needed, useful, or wanted; surplus
surreptitious = done, gotten, made, etc. in a secret, stealthy way; clandestine (kept secret or hidden)
terricolous = living in, on, or near ground
timorous = of a timid disposition (feeling); fearful
tortuosity = the quality or state of being tortuous (twisted and bent repeatedly)
tortuous = full of twists, turns, curves, or windings; winding; crooked (not straight, bent)
tumultuous = marked by tumult (a disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices); marked by violent or overwhelming turbulence or upheaval (extreme agitation or disorder; up lifting)
ubiquitous = present, or seeming to be present everywhere at the same time; omnipresent (present in all places at the same time)
umbrageous = giving shade; shady
unanimous = being of one mind; agreeing
unctuous = of, like or characteristic of an ointment or unguent; oily or greasy
uxorious = dotingly or irrationally fond of or submissive to one's wife
valorous = full of valor (marked bravery or courage); courageous; brave
veracious = truthful
verbose = full of words, containing more words than necessary
vertiginous = characterized by or suffering from vertigo (a sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily) or dizziness; inconstant, inclined to frequent and often pointless change
vicarious = serving instead of someone or something else; that has been delegated; performed or suffered by one person as a substitute for another or to the benefit or advantage of another
virtuoso = a person displaying great technical skill in some fine art, especially in the performance of music
vivacity = the quality of being vivacious (full of life, vigorous)
viviparous = (of reproduction) producing living young instead of eggs
vociferous = loud, noisy, or vehement (acting or moving with great force; violent) in making one's feelings known; clamorous (loud and confused; noisy)
voluminous = writing, producing, consisting of or forming enough material to fill volumes (books for a set or for a complete work)
vorticose = same as vortical (of or like a vortex (a whirlpool)); whirling
Note: The roots for full here is actually for full of, except the root: bryein, plethein, plenus
Origin:
Frequency: 34
fun
1. Enjoyment; amusement: We had fun at the beach. 乐趣; 娱乐; 娱乐的
Alternative Latin Root: ludicr recreatio
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: ludicrous recreation
Please See the Dissection of: ludicrous recreation
Example word meaning:
ludicrous = so absurd, ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or merit laughter
recreation = refreshment of strength and spirits after work; hobby
Note: Unable to find any alternative roots for fun, but find some roots for amusement
Origin:
Frequency: 46
funeral
1. a. A ceremony or group of ceremonies held in connection with the burial or cremation of a dead person.b. Archaic The eulogy delivered or the sermon preached at such a ceremony. 葬礼
Origin:
Frequency: 1
funny
1. a. Causing laughter or amusement: a funny cartoon.b. Making or given to making amusing jokes or witticisms: a colleague who is very funny.c. Appropriate as the subject of a joke; deserving of a joke. Used in negative sentences to express disapproval or to emphasize the seriousness of something: There is nothing funny about getting the flu. 奇怪的; 好笑的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see fun
Origin:
Frequency: 3
fur
1. The thick coat of soft hair covering the skin of certain mammals. 毛皮; 皮衣; 软毛
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
furnish
1. a. To provide (what is needed or desired): furnished the snacks for the party.b. To provide furniture for: furnish a room.c. To provide something necessary or desired to; equip: furnished the students with pens. 提供; 用家具装备
Alternative Latin Root: instru orn par
Please See: par
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adorn instrument separate suborn vituperate
Please See the Dissection of: instrument vituperate
Example word meaning:
adorn = 1. To lend beauty to: flowers adorned the walkway.
instrument = a thing by means of which something is done; means; a tool or implement, especially one used for delicate work or for scientific or artistic purpose
separate = 1. a. To set, force, or keep apart: The referee separated the two boxers.b. To put space between; space apart or scatter: small farms that were separated one from another by miles of open land.c. To form a border or barrier between (two areas or groups): A hedge separates the two yards.d. To place in different groups; sort: separate mail by postal zones.
suborn = 1. To induce (a person) to commit an unlawful or evil act.
vituperate = to abuse or censure severely or abusively; berate (to scold or condemn vehemently and at length, to express reproof); use harsh condemnatory language
Note:
vituperate is from vice + par (to furnish)
Origin:
furniture
1. The movable articles in a room or an establishment that make it fit for living or working. 家具
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see furnish
Origin:
further
1. More distant in degree, time, or space: a result that was further from our expectations than last time; the further lamppost. 促进; 更多地; 更多的; 更进一步地; 更远
Alternative Greek Root: pera
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: far
Example word meaning:
far = 1. To, from, or at a considerable distance: a cat that had strayed far from home.
Origin:
future
1. The indefinite time yet to come: will try to do better in the future. 将来; 将来时; 将来的; 未来; 未来的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 40
gaiety
1. A state of joyful exuberance or merriment; vivacity. 快乐的气氛; 愉快; 欢乐
Alternative Latin Root: felicitas
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: felicity
Example word meaning:
felicity = 1. a. Great happiness; bliss.b. An instance of great happiness.
Origin:
gain
1. To come into possession or use of; acquire: gained a small fortune in real estate; gained vital information about the enemy's plans. 利润; 增加; 得到; 得益; 收益
Alternative Latin Root: lucr
Please See: lucr (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: lucrative lucre
Please See the Dissection of: lucrative lucre
Example word meaning:
lucrative = producing profit or wealth; profitable
lucre = riches; money; now chiefly in a humorously derogatory sense, as in filthy (disgustingly offensive dirt) lucre
Origin:
Frequency: 17
game
1. An activity providing entertainment or amusement; a pastime: party games; word games. 游戏; 猎物; 一局; 一盘; 勇敢的
Alternative Latin Root: jeu ludus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: allude jeopardy ludic ludicrous
Please See the Dissection of: allude ludicrous
Example word meaning:
allude = to refer in a casual or indirect way
jeopardy = 1. Risk of loss or injury; peril or danger.
ludic = Of or relating to play or playfulness: "Fiction ... now makes [language] the center of its reflexive concern, and explodes in ludic, parodic, ironic forms" (Ihab Hassan).
ludicrous = so absurd, ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or merit laughter
Origin:
Frequency: 117
garage
1. A building or indoor space in which to park or keep a motor vehicle. 修车厂; 汽车修理场兼营加油站; 汽车库; 车库
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 6
garden
1. a. A plot of land used for the cultivation of flowers, vegetables, herbs, or fruit.b. An arrangement of living material that is cultivated for food, as a fungus garden maintained by ants. 从事园艺; 庭园; 花园
Alternative Greek Root: paradeis
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: paradise
Example word meaning:
paradise = 1. often Paradise The Garden of Eden.
Alternative Latin Root: hort
Please See: hort (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cohort horticulture horticulturist orchard ortolan
Please See the Dissection of: horticulture horticulturist
Example word meaning:
cohort = 1. a. A group or band of people.b. A companion or associate.c. A generational group as defined in demographics, statistics, or market research: "The cohort of people aged 30 to 39 ... were more conservative" (American Demographics).
horticulture = the art or science of growing flowers, fruits, vegetables, and shrubs, especially in gardens or orchards
horticulturist = an expert in the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants in a garden
orchard = 1. An area of land devoted to the cultivation of fruit or nut trees.
ortolan = 1. A small brownish bunting (Emberiza hortulana) of Eurasia and Africa, eaten as a delicacy.
Note:
orchard is from hort (garden)ortolan is from hort (garden)
Origin:
Frequency: 41
garment
An article of clothing. 外衣; 服装
Alternative Latin Root: toga vest
Please See: vest (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: devest divest investment tog travesty vest vestibule vestment vestry
Please See the Dissection of: divest investment travesty vestibule vestry
Example word meaning:
devest = 1. Law To take away (a right or possession, especially an interest that has vested, such as the right to an estate).
divest = to undress or strip especially of clothing, ornament, or equipment; to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
investment = an investing (clothing; adorning; arraying; covering; surrounding, enveloping with a garment) or being invested; an outer covering; putting money into business for the purpose of obtaining an income or profit
tog = 1. togs Clothes: gardening togs.
travesty = a grotesque (characterized by distortions or striking incongruities in appearance, shape, or manner; bizarre) or farcical (of farce; absurd, ridiculous) imitation for purposes of ridicule; burlesque
vest = 1. A sleeveless garment, often having buttons down the front, worn usually over a shirt or blouse and sometimes as part of a three-piece suit.
vestibule = a small entrance hall or room, either to a building or to a larger room
vestment = 1. A garment, especially a robe or gown worn as an indication of office or state.
vestry = sacristy (a room in a church where sacred vestments and vessels are kept and where the clergy vests); a room used for church meetings and classes
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gas
1. a. The state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by relatively low density and viscosity, relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature, the ability to diffuse readily, and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container. b. A substance in the gaseous state. 可燃气; 毒气; 气体; 煤气; 用毒气杀伤
Note: gas is from Greek khaso (=chaos) which menas empty space
Origin:
Frequency: 15
gate
1. A structure that can be swung, drawn, or lowered to block an entrance or a passageway. 大门
Alternative Greek Root: pyle
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: propylaeum pylon pylorus
Example word meaning:
propylaeum = An entrance or vestibule to a temple or group of buildings. Also called propylon.
pylon = 1. a. A movable, brightly colored cone or shaft of rubber that is used to signal something to be avoided, such as a hazard or work zone on a roadway.b. Football A flexible, usually padded marker that stands upright at each corner of the end zone to facilitate judgments of close plays.c. A tower marking a turning point in a race among aircraft.
pylorus = The passage at the lower end of the stomach that opens into the duodenum.
Alternative Latin Root: port
Please See: port
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: importune opportune passport porch portal porter portico
Please See the Dissection of: importune opportune passport porch portal porter portico
Example word meaning:
importune = same as importunate. troublesomely urgent; overly persistent in request or demand
opportune = right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances: said of time
passport = a formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to a citizen that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows the citizen to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements
porch = a covered entrance to a building, usually projecting from the wall and having a separate roof
portal = a doorway; gate; or entrance, especially a large and imposing (of great size leading to making a strong impression) one
porter = a doorkeeper or gatekeeper
portico = a porch or covered walk, consisting of a roof supported by columns, often at the entrance or across the front of a building
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Frequency: 3
gather
1. a. To collect from different places; assemble: gather the pieces of a puzzle; gather information.b. To cause to come together; convene: The teacher gathered the students around the exhibit.c. To draw (something or someone) closer to oneself: gathered the shawl about my shoulders; gathered the child in her arms.d. To draw into small folds or puckers, as by pulling a thread through cloth.e. To contract and wrinkle (the brow). 聚集; 采集; 打褶; 推测; 皱褶
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: eclectic
Please See the Dissection of: eclectic
Example word meaning:
eclectic = selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles, or sources
Alternative Latin Root: lect leg lig
Please See: lect (exact root) leg (exact root) lig (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: allege colleague collect college cull diligent elect intellectual intelligence intelligent legacy legation legend legendary legion legume negligent negligible recollect sacrilege sacrilegious select
Please See the Dissection of: allege colleague collect college diligent intellectual intelligence intelligent legacy legation legend legendary legion negligent negligible recollect sacrilegious
Example word meaning:
allege = to assert (declare) positively
colleague = an associate in a profession or a job or in a civil or ecclesiastical (of church) office
collect = to bring together into one body or place;
college = a body of clergy living together and supported by a foundation
cull = 1. To pick out from others; select.
diligent = having energetic, steady and earnest effort, painstaking
elect = 1. To select by vote for an office or for membership: elected her club president.
intellectual = of or relating to intellect (the ability to reason or understand or to perceive relationships, differences, etc.; power of thought; mind)
intelligence = the ability to learn or understand from experience; ability to acquire and retain knowledge
intelligent = having, showing, or using intelligence; rational
legacy = money or property left from an ancestor by a will
legation = the act of sending a legate (an envoy or ambassador) on a mission
legend = a story coming down from the past; especially one popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable
legendary = of, based on legends (stories passed down from the past)
legion = a large military force
legume = 1. A plant of the pea family.
negligent = habitually failing to do the required thing; neglectful
negligible = that can be neglected or disregarded because small, unimportant, etc.; trifling
recollect = recall; to bring back to the level of conscious awareness; remember
sacrilege = Desecration, profanation, misuse, or theft of something regarded as sacred.
sacrilegious = that is or involves sacrilege (that act of appropriating (taking for one's own use) to oneself or to secular (worldly) use, or of violating, what is consecrated to God or religion)
select = 1. Singled out in preference; chosen: a select few.
Note:
cull is from col- + lig (collect, gather)
Origin:
Frequency: 5
gay
1. Of, relating to, or having a sexual orientation to persons of the same sex. 同性恋; 同性恋的; 快乐的; 鲜艳的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
general
of, for, or from the whole or all; not particular or local adj. 一般的, 普遍的; 全体的; 总的; n. 将军; 一般, 大体
Alternative Greek Root: catholic encycli pandem strateg
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: catholic encyclical encyclopedia pandemic stratagem strategy
Please See the Dissection of: encyclical encyclopedia pandemic strategy
Example word meaning:
catholic = 1. Of broad or liberal scope; comprehensive: "The 100-odd pages of formulas and constants are surely the most catholic to be found" (Scientific American).
encyclical = addressed to everyone in a group; general
encyclopedia = a work that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or treats comprehensively a particular branch of knowledge usually in articles often arranged by subject alphabetically
pandemic = a disease affecting all people in the world
stratagem = 1. A scheme or maneuver designed to achieve an objective, as in surprising an enemy or deceiving someone. See Synonyms at wile.
strategy = the science and art of employing military forces and commands to meet the enemy in combat under advantageous conditions. (Note: a related root is agog, which means to lead)
Alternative Latin Root: communis
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: common communion
Please See the Dissection of: common communion
Example word meaning:
common = of or relating to a community at large; public; known to the community; belonging to or shared by two or more individuals or things or by all members of a group
communion = the act of sharing; possession in common; participation
Origin:
Frequency: 85
generosity
1. Liberality in giving or willingness to give: a philanthropist's generosity. 慷慨
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
generous
of noble birth; having qualities attributed to people of noble birth; noble-minded; gracious(kind, merciful); magnanimous (noble in mind) 慷慨的, 宽宏大量的, 丰盛的, 味浓的
Alternative Latin Root: benign generos larg munific
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: benign generosity large largo munificent
Please See the Dissection of: benign munificent
Example word meaning:
benign = good; well-born; good-natured; kindly
generosity = 1. Liberality in giving or willingness to give: a philanthropist's generosity.
large = 1. Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big.
largo = In a very slow tempo, usually considered to be slower than adagio, and with great dignity. Used chiefly as a direction.
munificent = very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish; characterized by great liberality or generosity
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gentle
belong to the upper classes or polite 显赫的, 温和的, 文雅的, 有教养的; n. 贵族; vt. 使显赫, 使温顺, 抚摸, 使缓和; vi. 变温顺
Alternative Latin Root: clemens
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: clemency clement
Please See the Dissection of: clemency
Example word meaning:
clemency = disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment; pleasant mildness of weather
clement = 1. Inclined to be lenient or merciful.
Origin:
gentleman
1. A man of gentle or noble birth or superior social position: "He's too much a gentleman to be a scholar" (Aphra Behn). 绅士; 彬彬有礼的人
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see gentle
Origin:
get
1. a. To come into possession or use of; receive: got a cat for her birthday. b. To meet with or incur: got nothing but trouble for her efforts. 到达; 变得; 得到; 感染上; 成功
Alternative Latin Root: par quaer
Please See: par
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: acquire repertory
Please See the Dissection of: acquire
Example word meaning:
acquire = to get as one's own or become one's property
repertory = 1. A repertoire.
Note:
repertory = re-(back, again) + per (=par, get) + -tory (object, or a place that is appropriate for a verb)
Origin:
Frequency: 233
gift
1. Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation: I received several gifts for my birthday. Your gift of $100 is greatly appreciated. 礼物; 赠送; 天赋
Alternative Greek Root: dor
Please See: dor
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: fedora Pandora
Please See the Dissection of: Pandora
Example word meaning:
fedora = A soft felt hat with a fairly low crown creased lengthwise and a brim that can be turned up or down.
Pandora = the first mortal woman, out of curiosity she opens a box, letting out all human ills into the word
Alternative Latin Root: donum dos mun muner
Please See: mun (exact root) muner (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: common communal commune communicable communicate communication communion communique Communism donation dower excommunicate incommunicado municipal munificent pardon remunerate remuneration remunerative uncommunicative
Please See the Dissection of: common communal commune communicable communicate communication communion communique Communism donation excommunicate incommunicado municipal munificent pardon remuneration remunerative uncommunicative
Example word meaning:
common = of or relating to a community at large; public; known to the community; belonging to or shared by two or more individuals or things or by all members of a group
communal = of a commune (the common people; a community; specifically a local body for self-government) or communes; of or belonging to the community; shared, or participated in, by all
commune = to talk together intimately; to be in close rapport (a relationship, especially a close or sympathetic relationship; agreement)
communicable = capable of being communicated (shared; conveyed); transmittable
communicate = share; to convey knowledge or information about
communication = an act or instance of transmitting; information communicated (shared or conveyed)
communion = the act of sharing; possession in common; participation
communique = bulletin
Communism = any economic theory or system based on the ownership of all property by the community as a whole
donation = the act of donating (give, especially to some philanthropic or religious cause); a gift or contribution, as to a charitable organization
dower = 1. Law a. A spouse's legal entitlement, during his or her lifetime, to a share of a deceased spouse's real estate or other property.b. The part or interest of a deceased man's real estate allotted by law to his widow for her lifetime.
excommunicate = to exclude, by an act of ecclesiastical authority, from the sacraments, rights, and privileges of a church; censure by cutting off from communion (sharing; participation) with a church
incommunicado = without a means of communicating; in isolation or seclusion
municipal = of or having to do with a city, town, etc. or its local government; having self-government locally
munificent = very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish; characterized by great liberality or generosity
pardon = to release a person from further punishment for a crime; not to exact penalty for an offense; forgive
remunerate = 1. To pay (a person) a suitable equivalent in return for goods provided, services rendered, or losses incurred; recompense.
remuneration = something that remunerates; recompense (pay back as a compensation); pay
remunerative = serving to remunerate (to pay an equivalent for something such as a service, a loss, or an expense, etc.); providing remuneration; profitable
uncommunicative = not communicative; tending to withhold information, opinions, feelings, etc.; reserved; taciturn (almost always silent; not liking to talk)
Note:
dower is from dospardon = per- (an intensifier, completely) + donum (gift) = to give wholeheartedly
Origin:
Frequency: 21
girl
1. A female child. 女孩; 女孩子; 姑娘; 少女
Alternative Latin Root: pupa
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: pupa pupil puppet puppy
Example word meaning:
pupa = An insect in the nonfeeding stage between the larva and adult, during which it typically undergoes complete transformation within a protective cocoon or hardened case. Only insects that undergo complete metamorphosis have pupal stages.
pupil = 1. A student under the direct supervision of a teacher or professor.
puppet = 1. A small figure of a person or animal, having a cloth body and hollow head, designed to be fitted over and manipulated by the hand.
puppy = A young dog; a pup.
Origin:
Frequency: 3
give
1. To make a present of: We gave her flowers for her birthday. 给; 为...而称赞某人; 可弯性; 屈服; 弯曲
Alternative Greek Root: dor dos dot
Please See: dor (exact root) dos (exact root) dot (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anecdote antidote dative dose Pandora
Please See the Dissection of: anecdote antidote dose Pandora
Example word meaning:
anecdote = a short entertaining account of some personal happening; little known history or story
antidote = an agent that counteracts or relieves; a remedy or other agent to neutralize or counteract the effects of a poison
dative = 1. The dative case.
dose = exact amount of a medicine or extent of some other treatment to be given or taken at one time
Pandora = the first mortal woman, out of curiosity she opens a box, letting out all human ills into the word
Alternative Latin Root: da dar dat don
Please See: da (exact root) dat (exact root) don (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: condone data date donation donor dowry edit edition extradite mandate pardon perdition tradition traditional traitor treason
Please See the Dissection of: condone data date donation donor dowry edit edition extradite mandate pardon tradition traditional traitor treason
Example word meaning:
condone = to forgive, pardon, or overlook (an offense)
data = facts or figures to be processed; evidence, records, statistics, etc. from which conclusions can be inferred; information
date = a statement as on a writing or coin specifying when it was made; the time at which a thing happens or is done
donation = the act of donating (give, especially to some philanthropic or religious cause); a gift or contribution, as to a charitable organization
donor = a person who gives, donates, or presents something; one used as a source of biological material
dowry = the property that a woman brings to her husband at marriage: now chiefly historical or metaphorical; a natural talent, gift, or endowment
edit = to prepare an author's works for publication, by selection and annotation
edition = the size, style, or form in which a book is published; total number of the book published at one time
extradite = to turn over a person accused or convicted of a crime to the jurisdiction of another country, state, etc. where the crime was allegedly committed
mandate = an authoritative command; a formal order from a superior
pardon = to release a person from further punishment for a crime; not to exact penalty for an offense; forgive
perdition = 1. a. Loss of the soul; eternal damnation.b. Hell: "Him the Almighty Power / Hurl'd headlong ... / To bottomless perdition, there to dwell" (John Milton).
tradition = the handing down orally of stories, beliefs, customs, etc. from generation to generation; a historical line of conventions, principles, or attitudes characteristic of a school, social group, movement, etc.
traditional = of, handed down by, or conforming to tradition; conventional
traitor = a person who betrays his or her country, cause, friend, etc.; one guilty of treason or treachery (betrayal of trust, faith, or allegiance; perfidy, disloyalty, or treason)
treason = betrayal of trust or faith; treachery; violation of the allegiance owed to one's sovereign or state; betrayal of one's country, specifically in the U. S. consisting only in levying war against U. S. or giving aid to its enemies
Note:
edit is from dat (give)traitor is from trans-(beyond) + t (=da, give)treason is from trans- (beyond) + son (=don, give)
Origin:
Frequency: 93
glad
1. a. Experiencing or exhibiting joy and pleasure.b. Appreciative: was glad to be home. 高兴; 高兴的
Alternative Latin Root: gaud hilaris
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: hilarious joy
Example word meaning:
hilarious = Characterized by or causing great merriment.
joy = 1. a. Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness, or an instance of such feeling.b. An expression of such feeling.
Note:
joy is from gaudium (joy) which is from gaud (to be glad)
Origin:
Frequency: 27
glass
a hard, brittle, noncrystalline, more or less transparent substance, atomically a supercooled liquid, usu. produced by fusing silicates containing soda and lime, as in the ordinary variety used for windows and bottles n. 玻璃；玻璃杯；玻璃制品
Alternative Greek Root: hyal
Note:
hyal = hual
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: hyaline hyalite
Example word meaning:
hyaline = 1. Something that is translucent or transparent.
hyalite = A clear colorless opal.
Alternative Latin Root: vitr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: vitreous vitrify vitriol
Example word meaning:
vitreous = 1. Of, relating to, resembling, or having the nature of glass; glassy.
vitrify = To change or make into glass or a glassy substance, especially through heat fusion.
vitriol = 1. a. See sulfuric acid.b. Any of various sulfates of metals, such as ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, or copper sulfate.
Origin:
Frequency: 11
glorious
1. Having or deserving glory; famous. 显赫的; 辉煌的; 非常高兴的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
glory
1. Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown. 荣誉; 光荣; 可夸耀的事; 灿烂; 自豪
Alternative Greek Root: doxa
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: doxology
Please See the Dissection of: doxology
Example word meaning:
doxology = a usually liturgical (ritual) expression of praise to God
Alternative Latin Root: gloria
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: gloria glorious vainglory
Example word meaning:
gloria = 1. a. A Latin doxology beginning with the words Gloria Patri.b. A Latin doxology that is the second item of the Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Mass and begins with the words Gloria in excelsis Deo.
glorious = 1. Having or deserving glory; famous.
vainglory = 1. Excessive or unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
Origin:
go
1. To move or travel; proceed: We will go by bus. Solicitors went from door to door seeking donations. How fast can the boat go? 走; 走动; 运转; 进行; 通向
Alternative Greek Root: bas bat ienai
Please See: bas (exact root) bat (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: acrobat adiabatic base basis dysprosium ion polybasic tribasic
Please See the Dissection of: acrobat adiabatic base polybasic tribasic
Example word meaning:
acrobat = one who performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control or balance of body
adiabatic = of a process in which heat is not gained or lost or passes through
base = the bottom or supporting part of anything
basis = 1. A fact or circumstance on which something is established: rumors with no basis in reality. See Synonyms at base1.
dysprosium = A soft, silvery metallic element of the lanthanide series occurring in the minerals monazite and bastnaesite, used in nuclear reactor control rods and in the manufacture of laser materials and compact discs. Atomic number 66; atomic weight 162.50; melting point 1,412°C; boiling point 2,567°C; specific gravity 8.551; valence 3. See Periodic Table.
ion = An atom or a group of atoms that has acquired a net electric charge by gaining or losing one or more electrons.
polybasic = of an acid having more than one hydrogen atom replaceable by basic atoms; having more than one basic atoms in a salt
tribasic = containing three hydrogen atoms which are replaceable by basic atoms or radicals
Note:
dysprosium is from dys- + pros- + ienai (go)ion is from ienai (go)
Alternative Latin Root: -cede -ceed -cess -ient aler grad gred gress it mea vad vas
Please See: -cede (exact root) -ceed (exact root) -ient (exact root) grad gred gress it (exact root) mea (exact root) vad (exact root) vas (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accede accessory adit aggress aggressive alley ambient ambition ancestor antecedent capacitance capacitive capacitor cede circuit circuitous cogitate concede concession concessive concomitant congress decease decedent degradation digress egress evade evasion evasive exceed excess exit facilitate gradation grade gradient graduation hesitate impermeable incapacitate ingredient ingurgitate inhibit inhibitor initial initiate initiative intransitive introit invade irremeable issue iterative janitor obituary orbit perish permeability permeable permeate pervade pervasive praetor preamble precede predecessor premeditate preterite proceed proceedings proceeds process procession progression progressive purlieu recess recession recessive regressive regurgitate rehabilitate rehabilitation retrograde retrogress retrogressive secede secession sedition succeed succession sudden transgress transient transit transition transitive transitory ubiquitous unprecedented vamoose visit visitant
Please See the Dissection of: accede accessory aggressive alley ambient ambition ancestor antecedent capacitance capacitive capacitor circuit circuitous cogitate concede concession concessive concomitant decease decedent degradation digress egress evasion evasive exceed exit facilitate gradation gradient graduation hesitate impermeable incapacitate ingredient ingurgitate inhibit inhibitor initial initiate initiative intransitive invade irremeable iterative obituary orbit permeability permeable permeate pervade pervasive preamble precede predecessor premeditate proceed proceedings proceeds process procession progression progressive recess recession recessive regressive regurgitate rehabilitate rehabilitation retrogressive secede secession sedition succeed succession transgress transient transit transition transitive transitory ubiquitous unprecedented visit
Example word meaning:
accede = to become a party in an agreement; give in to a request or demand
accessory = extra; additional; helping in a secondary or subordinate way; nonessential
adit = An almost horizontal entrance to a mine.
aggress = To initiate an attack, war, quarrel, or fight.
aggressive = tending toward or exhibiting aggression (a forceful action to attack to dominate); having combative readiness
alley = a garden or park walk bordered by trees or bushes
ambient = surrounding; on all sides
ambition = a strong desire to gain a particular objective; specifically the drive to succeed, or to gain fame, power, wealth, etc.
ancestor = one from whom a person is descended and who is usually more remote in the line of descent than a grandparent
antecedent = a word that is mentioned and referred to by a pronoun later such as John in I saw John and I called to him. going or coming before in time, in order, or in logic; prior; previous, preceding
capacitance = the property of a capacitor which determines how much charge can be stored in the capacitor for a given potential difference between its terminals
capacitive = of electrical capacitance
capacitor = a device with two conducting plates separated by dielectric nonconductor used to store electric charges
cede = 1. To surrender possession of, especially by treaty. See Synonyms at relinquish.
circuit = a usually circular line encompassing an area; the space enclosed with such a line; a course around a periphery
circuitous = roundabout; indirect; devious
cogitate = to consider or think seriously and deeply about something; ponder (think deeply about); meditate (to think deeply and continuously); consider
concede = to accept as true, valid or accurate; to accept or acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
concession = the act of conceding (accepting or acknowledging as true, valid or accurate)
concessive = yielding, and admitting as true, valid or accurate
concomitant = Occurring or existing concurrently; attendant: poverty and its concomitant social problems.
congress = 1. A formal assembly of representatives, as of various nations, to discuss problems.
decease = departure from life; death
decedent = a person who departed from life; a deceased person
degradation = the act or process of degrading (becoming lower in rank, grade or status)
digress = to turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument
egress = the act of going out or going forth
evade = 1. To escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or deceit: managed to evade their pursuers; went underground in order to evade arrest.
evasion = an evading (escaping by deceitful act); specifically an avoiding of a duty, question, etc. by deceit or cleverness
evasive = tending or intended to evade (to slip away; to escape or to avoid)
exceed = to extend out of; to go beyond (a limit); to be greater than or superior to
excess = 1. The state of exceeding what is normal or sufficient: rains that filled the reservoirs to excess.
exit = a departure from a stage; to go out or go away
facilitate = to make easy or easier
gradation = a series of steps that form successive stages
grade = 1. A stage or degree in a process.
gradient = descending or ascending with a uniform slope
graduation = a mark on vessel indicating quantity or degrees
hesitate = to hold back in doubt or uncertainty
impermeable = not permeable; not permitting fluids to pass through it; impenetrable
incapacitate = to make unable or unfit; to remove ability from
ingredient = any of the things that a mixture is made of; a constituent of anything
ingurgitate = to swallow up something greedily or in large amounts; gulp; gorge (swallow greedily); guzzle (drink greedily)
inhibit = to prohibit from doing something; to hold in check
inhibitor = a person or thing that inhibits; especially any substance that slows or prevents a chemical or organic reaction
initial = of or relating to the beginning; incipient [his initial reaction]
initiate = to bring into practice or use; introduce by first doing or using; start;
initiative = of or having the nature of initiation (introduction by first doing or using; starting); introductory; initial; the characteristic of originating new ideas or methods
intransitive = not transitive (having a direct object); especially, characterized by not having or containing a direct object
introit = 1. Ecclesiastical A hymn or psalm sung when the officiant enters at the opening of a service.
invade = to enter forcibly or hostilely; come into as an enemy
irremeable = that has no way to go back; from which there is no return
issue = 1. a. A point or matter of discussion, debate, or dispute: What legal and moral issues should we consider?b. A matter of public concern: debated economic issues.c. A misgiving, objection, or complaint: had issues with the plan to change the curriculum.
iterative = repetitious; repeating or repeated
janitor = 1. One who attends to the maintenance or cleaning of a building.
obituary = a notice of someone's death, as in a newspaper, usually with a brief biography
orbit = track; path
perish = 1. To die or be destroyed, especially in a violent or untimely manner: "Must then a Christ perish in torment in every age to save those who have no imagination?" (George Bernard Shaw).
permeability = the state or quality of being permeable (that can be permeated; open to passage or penetration, especially by fluids)
permeable = that can be permeated; open to passage or penetration, especially by fluids
permeate = to pass into or through and affect every part of; penetrate and spread through
pervade = 1 [Rare] pass through; spread or be diffused throughout a place 2 to be prevalent (existing) throughout a place
pervasive = tending to pervade or spread throughout; to be prevalent (existing widely) throughout
praetor = An annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic, ranking below but having approximately the same functions as a consul.
preamble = an introduction especially one to a constitution, statute, etc., stating the reasons and purpose of it
precede = to go, come in front of or ahead of
predecessor = a person who precedes or preceded another as in office
premeditate = to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
preterite = 1. The verb form expressing or describing a past action or condition.
proceed = to go or continue to go forward; advance; to come forth from a source
proceedings = events, happenings; procedures; an official record of things said or done
proceeds = the money or profit or gain derived from a sale, business venture, etc.
process = progress, advance, or something going on
procession = a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way as in a parade
progression = a moving forward or onward; progress
progressive = of, relating to, or characterized by progress (move forward) or progression (an act of moving forward)
purlieu = 1. An outlying or neighboring area.
recess = the action of receding (going back, or withdrawing)
recession = a going back or receding; withdrawal
recessive = tending to recede (to go or move back)
regressive = tending to regress (move back) or produce regression
regurgitate = to rush, surge, or flow back; to bring partly digested food from the stomach back to the mouth
rehabilitate = to restore to a former state, capacity, or reputation
rehabilitation = the act or process of rehabilitating (restoring to a former state, capacity, or reputation)
retrograde = 1. Moving or tending backward: a retrograde flow.
retrogress = 1. To return to an earlier, inferior, or less complex condition.
retrogressive = going or directed backward; declining from a better to a worse state
secede = to withdraw from an organization
secession = an act of seceding; formal withdrawal from an organization
sedition = the stirring of discontent, resistance, or rebellion against the government in power
succeed = to follow after another in order
succession = the act or process of going or following in order one after another; sequence
sudden = 1. Happening without warning; unforeseen: a sudden storm.
transgress = to go beyond a boundary or limit; violate a law
transient = passing especially quickly into existence and then out of existence; passing through or by a place with only a brief stay
transit = passage through or across; a transition; change; carrying or being carried through or across; conveyance
transition = passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another; change; a movement, development, or evolution from one form, state, stage, or style to another
transitive = characterized by having or containing a direct object [transitive verb]; being or relating to a relation with the property: if A relates to B, and B to C, the A relates to C
transitory = a passing nature; not enduring or permanent; temporary, fleeting (floating, flying), or ephemeral (lasting only one day; short-lived); transient
ubiquitous = present, or seeming to be present everywhere at the same time; omnipresent (present in all places at the same time)
unprecedented = having no precedent, novel, unexampled
vamoose = To leave hurriedly.
visit = to go or come to see (a person, place, etc)
visitant = 1. A visitor; a guest.
Note:
issue is from iss(=is-=ex-, out) + ue(=uta=it, go)perish = per- (through, away) + ish (=it, go)praetor = pra (=pro-, before) + et (=it, go) + or (person)preterite = preter- (=pro-, before) + it (go) + epurlieu = pur (=pro-, before) + lieu (=aler, go)sedition = sed- (apart) + it (go) + ion (an act)sudden = sud (=sub-, under, secretely) + d (=it, go)vamoose = a Spanish word from vad (go)
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Frequency: 131
goat
1. A domesticated ruminant mammal (Capra hircus) having backward curving horns and a beard especially in the male, raised for its wool, milk, and meat. 山羊
Alternative Greek Root: aig- trag
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: aegis tragedy tragic
Example word meaning:
aegis = 1. Protection: a child whose welfare is now under the aegis of the courts.
tragedy = 1. a. A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances. b. The genre made up of such works. c. The art or theory of writing or producing these works.
tragic = 1. Relating to or characteristic of dramatic tragedy or tragedies: tragic plays; the tragic hero.
Alternative Latin Root: caper
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cabriolet caper capricorn Capricornus chevron
Example word meaning:
cabriolet = 1. A two-wheeled, one-horse carriage having a single bench seat and a folding top.
caper = 1. A playful leap or hop.
capricorn = 1. See Capricornus.
Capricornus = A constellation in the equatorial region of the Southern Hemisphere, near Aquarius and Sagittarius. Also called Capricorn, Goat.
chevron = 1. A badge or insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle, worn on the sleeve of a military or police uniform to indicate rank, merit, or length of service.
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god
1. Goda. A being conceived as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe, the principal object of faith and worship in monotheistic religions.b. The force, effect, or a manifestation or aspect of this being. 上帝; 神
Alternative Greek Root: theo
Please See: theo (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: apotheosis atheism atheist autotheism fedora monotheist pantheon polytheism polytheist theism theocentric Theodora theogony theology theophany Theophilus
Please See the Dissection of: apotheosis atheism atheist autotheism monotheist polytheism polytheist theocentric theogony theology theophany Theophilus
Example word meaning:
apotheosis = the act of raising a person to the status of a god, deification, glorification
atheism = the belief that God does not exist
atheist = a person who believes that there is no God
autotheism = the elevation of oneself into his own god
fedora = A soft felt hat with a fairly low crown creased lengthwise and a brim that can be turned up or down.
monotheist = a person with the belief that there is only one God
pantheon = 1. Pantheon A circular temple in Rome, completed around ad 125 and dedicated to all the gods.
polytheism = the belief of more than one gods
polytheist = someone believing that there are more than one gods
theism = Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially belief in a personal God as creator and ruler of the world.
theocentric = using God as a focus or center of interest, authority etc
Theodora = Byzantine empress (525-548) who ruled jointly with her husband, Justinian I.
theogony = the origin of gods
theology = the study of god
theophany = a visible manifestation (appearance) of deity (essential nature of a god, divinity)
Theophilus = a name for a man (loved by God)
Note:
fedora is from Theodora, please see TheodoraTheodora = theo (god) + dora (gift)
Alternative Latin Root: dei div
Please See: dei (exact root) div (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: deify deism deity deodand diva divine divinity joss
Please See the Dissection of: deity divine divinity
Example word meaning:
deify = 1. To make a god of; raise to the condition of a god.
deism = A religious belief holding that God created the universe and established rationally comprehensible moral and natural laws but does not intervene in human affairs through miracles or supernatural revelation.
deity = the state of being a god; divine nature; godhood
deodand = (Law) English law (formerly) a thing that had caused a person's death and was forfeited to the crown for a charitable purpose: abolished 1862
diva = 1. An operatic prima donna.
divine = of or like a god
divinity = the quality or condition of being divine (of God)
joss = A Chinese image in a shrine.
Note:
deodand = deo (=dei, god) + dand (=dar, give)joss is from deus (god)
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Frequency: 4
goddess
1. A female being of supernatural powers or attributes, believed in and worshiped by a people. 女神
Alternative Latin Root: diva
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: diva
Example word meaning:
diva = 1. An operatic prima donna.
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gold
1. a. Symbol Au A soft, yellow, corrosion-resistant element, the most malleable and ductile metal, occurring in veins and alluvial deposits and recovered by mining, panning, or sluicing. A good thermal and electrical conductor, gold is generally alloyed to increase its strength, and it is used as a common monetary standard, in jewelry, for decoration, and as a plated coating on a wide variety of electrical and mechanical components. Atomic number 79; atomic weight 196.967; melting point 1,064.2°C; boiling point 2,856.0°C; specific gravity 19.3; valence 1, 3. See Periodic Table.b. Coinage made of this element.c. A gold standard. 金; 金币; 金色; 金饰; 黄金
Alternative Greek Root: chrys
Please See: chrys (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: chrysalis chrysanthemum
Please See the Dissection of: chrysanthemum
Example word meaning:
chrysalis = 1. a. A pupa, especially of a butterfly.b. The hardened case of a pupa.
chrysanthemum = golden flower; a genus (or a kind) of plant with showy flowers which bloom in late summer (autumn) with colors of yellow, white, red or purple
Alternative Latin Root: aur-
Please See: aur- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: au aureate aureole auriferous aurora oriole orpiment
Please See the Dissection of: aureate auriferous aurora oriole
Example word meaning:
au = The symbol for gold.
aureate = golden; splendid or brilliant
aureole = 1. A circular or oval light surrounding the head or body of a representation of a deity or holy person; a halo.
auriferous = bearing or yielding gold
aurora = any of various luminous phenomena, similar to the aurora borealis(luminous phenomena in a north pole), in the atmosphere of a planet
oriole = any of a genus of Old World family (Oriolidae) birds including the golden oriole
orpiment = Arsenic trisulfide, As2S3, a yellow mineral used as a pigment.
Note:
oriole is from aur- (gold)orpiment is from aur-
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Frequency: 7
golden
1. Of, relating to, made of, or containing gold. 金色的; 金婚的
Alternative Latin Root: aureus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aureate aureole oriole
Please See the Dissection of: aureate oriole
Example word meaning:
aureate = golden; splendid or brilliant
aureole = 1. A circular or oval light surrounding the head or body of a representation of a deity or holy person; a halo.
oriole = any of a genus of Old World family (Oriolidae) birds including the golden oriole
Note:
oriole = diminutive of aureus (golden)
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good
1. Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor: a good experience; good news from the hospital. 乖的; 令人快乐的; 优良品德; 优质的; 健康的
Alternative Greek Root: eu-
Please See: eu- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: eucalyptus Eugene eugenics eulogy euphagia euphemism euphonic euphoria euphoric euphuism euthanasia eutrophy evangelist
Please See the Dissection of: eucalyptus Eugene eugenics eulogy euphagia euphemism euphonic euphoria euphoric euphuism euthanasia eutrophy evangelist
Example word meaning:
eucalyptus = any of a genus of mostly Australian evergreen that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods
Eugene = a name for a man (which means well born, noble)
eugenics = a science or a process of passing improved genes to descendents
eulogy = a piece of writing praising a person at his funeral
euphagia = normal and proper eating
euphemism = the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
euphonic = of good sound
euphoria = a feeling of well-being or elation
euphoric = relating to the feeling of great happiness or well-being
euphuism = an elegant Elizabethan literary style with excessive use of balance, antithesis(contrast of thoughts), alliteration (repeating first consonant in neighboring words), and similes drawn from mythology and nature; artificial elegance of language
euthanasia = the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured people in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
eutrophy = a body of water well nourished, resulting in the wild growth of aquatic plant life and depletion of dissolved oxygen
evangelist = a writer of any of the four Gospels; a person who evangelizes (to preach the gospel); an enthusiastic advocate
Alternative Latin Root: ben- bon- prob virtuos
Please See: ben- (exact root) bon- (exact root) prob
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: beneficent beneficial beneficiary benefit benevolent benign benignant bona bonanza bonito bonny bonus boon bounteous bounty debonair embonpoint probe probity prove virtuoso
Please See the Dissection of: beneficent beneficial beneficiary benefit benevolent benign benignant bonanza bonny bonus boon bounteous bounty debonair probe probity virtuoso
Example word meaning:
beneficent = doing or producing good; doing something with kindness or charity
beneficial = conferring ((of a person in a superior position) giving to another person) benefits; conducive (leading) to personal or social well-being
beneficiary = a person who benefits from something
benefit = something that promotes well-being; advantage; useful aid or help
benevolent = marked by or disposed (tending) to doing good things
benign = good; well-born; good-natured; kindly
benignant = serenely (clear and calm without storm and sudden changes) mild and kindly; benign
bona = (Placename) Mount Bona a mountain in S Alaska, in the Wrangell Mountains. Height: 5005 m (16 420 ft)
bonanza = a very rich vein or pocket or ore; any source of great wealth or profits
bonito = Any of various marine food and game fishes of the family Scombridae and especially the genus Sarda, resembling a small tuna.
bonny = attractive or appealing physically; pretty
bonus = anything given in addition to the customary or required amount
boon = welcome benefit; blessing
bounteous = giving freely and generously, without restraint
bounty = generosity in giving; bonus
debonair = 1 [archaic] gentle, courteous 2 suave (smoothly gracious and sophisticated), urbane (notably polite or polished in manner); lighthearted
embonpoint = The condition of being plump; stoutness.
probe = a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration or examination
probity = uprightness (or rightness) in one's dealings; integrity
prove = 1. a. To establish the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence: The novel proves that the essayist can write in more than one genre. The storm proved him to be wrong in his prediction.b. To demonstrate the reality of (something): He proved his strength by doing 50 pushups.c. To show (oneself) to be what is specified or to have a certain characteristic: proved herself to be a formidable debater; proved herself to be worthy of the task.
virtuoso = a person displaying great technical skill in some fine art, especially in the performance of music
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Frequency: 201
good-bye
Used to express an acknowledgment of parting or farewell int. 再见
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. The closest root is Latin root adieu.
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goods
articles of commerce; merchandise 货物；商品
Alternative Latin Root: merc-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: commerce mercantile mercer merchant mercury mercy
Please See the Dissection of: commerce mercantile
Example word meaning:
commerce = the buying and selling of goods, especially when done on a large scale between cities, states, or countries; trade
mercantile = of or characteristic of merchants or trade; commercial
mercer = A dealer in textiles, especially silks.
merchant = 1. One whose occupation is the wholesale purchase and retail sale of goods for profit.
mercury = 1. Roman Mythology A god that served as messenger to the other gods and was himself the god of commerce, travel, and thievery.
mercy = 1. Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one's power; clemency.
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govern
1. To make and administer the public policy and affairs of (a state, for example); exercise sovereign authority over. 影响; 统治
Alternative Greek Root: arch archi cybernan
Please See: arch (exact root) archi (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anarchy cybernetics demarchy diarchy gynarchy hierarch monarchy nomarch oligarchy
Please See the Dissection of: anarchy demarchy diarchy gynarchy hierarch monarchy nomarch oligarchy
Example word meaning:
anarchy = a country, or an organization without government or in disorder
cybernetics = The theoretical study of communication and control processes in biological, mechanical, and electronic systems, especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems.
demarchy = government by randomly chosen people as decision makers
diarchy = two rulers or authorities
gynarchy = government by women
hierarch = a religious holy ruler or leader in a position of authority; a leader or chief of a religious group; high priest; (holy ruler)
monarchy = a country ruled by a king
nomarch = a ruler of a district
oligarchy = country or organization run by a few people
Alternative Latin Root: govern reg
Please See: reg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: erect governor gubernatorial region regulate supragovernmental
Please See the Dissection of: erect gubernatorial region regulate supragovernmental
Example word meaning:
erect = not bending or leaning; straight up; upright; vertical; to raise; to set up
governor = 1. Abbr. Gov. A person who governs, especially:a. The chief executive of a state in the United States.b. An official appointed to govern a colony or territory.c. A member of a governing body.
gubernatorial = of or relating to a governor
region = a large and indefinite part of the surface of the earth; district; a division of an area
regulate = to control, direct, or govern according to a rule, principle, or a system
supragovernmental = a centralized organization formed by a group of governments to enforce justice or maintain peace; any government having overwhelming and far-reaching powers
Note:
erect is from e- (out) + rect (=reg, control, govern)
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government
1. The act or process of governing, especially the control and administration of public policy in a political unit. 政府; 统治; 政体
Alternative Greek Root: -cracy arche
Please See: -cracy (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: archive aristocracy autocracy cosmocracy democracy isocracy neocracy plutocracy timocracy
Please See the Dissection of: aristocracy autocracy cosmocracy democracy isocracy neocracy timocracy
Example word meaning:
archive = 1. often archives A place or collection containing records, documents, or other materials of historical interest: old land deeds in the municipal archives.
aristocracy = a government by the best citizens, or by a privileged minority or upper class
autocracy = government in which one person has absolute power; dictatorship; despotism; rule by only one person
cosmocracy = the rule of the whole world
democracy = rule by people
isocracy = a system of government in which all persons have equal political power
neocracy = a government by new, inexperienced hands or officials
plutocracy = 1. Government by the wealthy.
timocracy = government in which a certain amount of property is needed for the execution of office; government in which love of honor is the ruling principle
Alternative Latin Root: regimen
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: realm
Please See the Dissection of: realm
Example word meaning:
realm = a kingdom; a region; sphere; area
Note:
realm is from alteration of regimen
Origin:
Frequency: 143
grace
1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion. 仁慈; 优美; 大人; 夫人; 宽限
Alternative Greek Root: charis
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: charisma eucharist
Example word meaning:
charisma = 1. a. A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm.b. Personal magnetism or charm: a television news program famed for the charisma of its anchors.
eucharist = 1. A sacrament and the central act of worship in many Christian churches, which was instituted at the Last Supper and in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed in remembrance of Jesus's death; Communion.
Alternative Latin Root: gratia venia
Note:
venia is from venus (love)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: disgrace gracious gratis venial
Please See the Dissection of: gracious gratis
Example word meaning:
disgrace = 1. Loss of honor, respect, or reputation; shame.
gracious = having or showing kindness, courtesy (polite, helpful, considerate act), charm (a sung word, phrase, or verse assumed to have magic power to help or hurt), etc.
gratis = without charge or payment; free
venial = 1. Easily excused or forgiven; pardonable: a venial offense.
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gradual
1. The liturgical book containing the chants for the Mass. 逐渐的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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grain
1. a. A small, dry, one-seeded fruit of a cereal grass, having the fruit and the seed walls united: a single grain of wheat; gleaned the grains from the ground one at a time. Also called caryopsis.b. The fruits of cereal grasses especially after having been harvested, considered as a group: The grain was stored in a silo. 一点儿; 一粒; 纹理; 细粒; 谷物
Alternative Greek Root: chondr cocc sit
Note:
cocc = seed, grain
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cocoon mitochondrion parasite
Please See the Dissection of: parasite
Example word meaning:
cocoon = 1. a. A protective case of silk or similar fibrous material spun by the larvae of moths and certain other insects as a cover for the pupa.b. A similar natural protective covering or structure, such as the egg case of a spider.
mitochondrion = A spherical or elongated organelle in the cytoplasm of nearly all eukaryotic cells, containing genetic material and many enzymes important for cell metabolism, including those responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy.
parasite = a person, as in ancient Greece, who flattered and amused the host in return for free meals
Note:
sit = grain = food
Alternative Latin Root: gran mica
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: filigree garner grain granary grange granule grenade mica micelle pomegranate
Example word meaning:
filigree = 1. Delicate and intricate ornamental work made from gold, silver, or other fine twisted wire.
garner = 1. To gather and store in a granary.
grain = 1. a. A small, dry, one-seeded fruit of a cereal grass, having the fruit and the seed walls united: a single grain of wheat; gleaned the grains from the ground one at a time. Also called caryopsis.b. The fruits of cereal grasses especially after having been harvested, considered as a group: The grain was stored in a silo.
granary = 1. A building for storing threshed grain.
grange = 1. Grange Chiefly Northeastern US a. An association of farmers founded in the United States in 1867.b. One of the branch lodges of this association.
granule = 1. A small grain or pellet; a particle.
grenade = 1. A small bomb or explosive missile that is detonated by a fuse and thrown by hand or shot from a rifle or launcher.
mica = Any of a group of chemically and physically related aluminum silicate minerals, common in igneous and metamorphic rocks, characteristically splitting into flexible sheets used in insulation and electrical equipment.
micelle = 1. A submicroscopic aggregation of molecules, as a droplet in a colloidal system.
pomegranate = 1. A deciduous shrub or small tree (Punica granatum) native to Asia and widely cultivated for its edible fruit.
Note:
grenade is from gran
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gram
1. Any of several legumes, such as the chickpea, bearing seeds used as food. 克
Alternative Greek Root: -gram gram
Please See: gram (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anagram anagrammatical audiogram cardiogram cryptogram diagram diagrammatic epigram epigrammatic epigraph glamour gram grammar grammarian grammatical histogram ideogram kilogram monogram parallelogram pentagram program sonogram telegram
Please See the Dissection of: anagram anagrammatical cardiogram cryptogram diagram diagrammatic epigram epigraph glamour grammar grammarian grammatical ideogram kilogram monogram parallelogram program telegram
Example word meaning:
anagram = a word formed by arranging letters in another word backward, as now from won
anagrammatical = related to anagrams or containing an anagram
audiogram =
cardiogram = a graphic tracing showing the variations in electric force which trigger the contractions of the heart
cryptogram = words (or something in writing) in cryptography
diagram = a geometry figure used in the illustration of ideas
diagrammatic = related to or using a diagram
epigram = short writing or statement with witty or clever points in it
epigrammatic = 1. Of or having the nature of an epigram.
epigraph = an inscription(writing) on a monument or a building; epigraph = an inscription engraved on a monument or building
glamour = a magic spell or charm; bewitching charm
gram = 1. Any of several legumes, such as the chickpea, bearing seeds used as food.
grammar = the study of a language, dealing with structure of word, syntax, sound, semantics
grammarian = a specialist in grammar
grammatical = about, according to grammar
histogram = A bar graph of a frequency distribution in which one axis lists each unique value (or range of continuous values) in a set of data, and the area of each bar represents the frequency (or relative frequency) of that value (or range of continuous values).
ideogram = a graphic symbol (as Chinese characters) representing an idea rather than representing how it sounds
kilogram = one thousand grams
monogram = a design on cloth etc with initials of one's name combined
parallelogram = a plane figure having four sides with opposite sides parallel and equal
pentagram = See pentacle.
program = public notice; an outline of the order to be followed, of the features to be presented and the persons participating; instructions written before hand for a computer
sonogram = An image, as of a fetus in utero or an internal body organ, produced by ultrasonography. Also called sonograph, ultrasonogram.
telegram = a message sent by telegraph
Note:
epigraph is from epigramglamour is from gram
Note: About gram: 1. When used as the basic unit of weight in the metric system, gram is from the Greek root gram which means something written, a small weight. Please see Greek root -gram. 2. When used as legume, it is from the Latin root gran. Please see the most frequently used word grain
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grammar
the study of a language, dealing with structure of word, syntax, sound, semantics 语法
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. grammar is from gram. Please see gram
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grand
1. a. Large and impressive in size or extent: a forest of grand trees; corruption on a grand scale.b. Sweeping in ambition or conception: a grand scheme to build a canal across the desert. 盛大的; 非常愉快的; 一千美元; 傲慢的; 德高望重的
Alternative Greek Root: megalo-
Please See: megalo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: megalomaniac
Please See the Dissection of: megalomaniac
Example word meaning:
megalomaniac = a person with a mania for great or grandiose performance or with a delusional mental disorder that is marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur
Alternative Latin Root: grand magn-
Please See: grand magn-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aggrandize grandiloquent magniloquence
Please See the Dissection of: grandiloquent magniloquence
Example word meaning:
aggrandize = 1. a. To increase the scope of; extend: aggrandized the authority of his position.b. To make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation: "The executive branch had aggrandized itself during the war at the expense of the legislative branch" (David Herbert Donald).
grandiloquent = using high-flown, pompous, bombastic words and expressions; same as magniloquent
magniloquence = lofty, pompous (imposing, splendid, or splendorous), or grandiose (being grand and splendor) in speech or style of expression
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Frequency: 2
grandfather
1. The father of one's mother or father. 外祖父; 祖父; 外公
Alternative Latin Root: avus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: atavism avuncular uncle
Please See the Dissection of: atavism avuncular
Example word meaning:
atavism = recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination; recurrence of or reversion to a past style, manner, outlook, approach, or activity
avuncular = 1 of an uncle; 2 having traits considered typical of uncles; jolly, indulgent, stodgy, etc.
uncle = 1. a. The brother of one's mother or father.b. The husband of a sibling of one's mother or father.
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Frequency: 2
grandmother
1. The mother of one's father or mother. 外祖母; 祖母; 奶奶; 外婆
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 13
grass
1. a. A member of the grass family.b. The members of the grass family considered as a group. 大麻; 草; 禾本科植物; 背叛者
Alternative Latin Root: herba
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: arbour herb herbaceous herbivore
Example word meaning:
arbour = Variant of arbor1.
herb = 1. A plant whose stem does not produce woody, persistent tissue and generally dies back at the end of each growing season.
herbaceous = 1. Relating to or characteristic of an herb as distinguished from a woody plant.
herbivore = An animal that feeds chiefly on plants.
Note:
arbour is from French erber which is from Latin herba
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Frequency: 1
grateful
1. Appreciative of benefits received; thankful: I'm grateful for your help. 感激的; 感谢的
Alternative Greek Root: eucharist
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: eucharist
Example word meaning:
eucharist = 1. A sacrament and the central act of worship in many Christian churches, which was instituted at the Last Supper and in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed in remembrance of Jesus's death; Communion.
Alternative Latin Root: gratus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: gratify gratitude ingrate
Please See the Dissection of: gratify gratitude ingrate
Example word meaning:
gratify = to give pleasure or satisfaction
gratitude = a feeling of thankful appreciation for favors or benefits received; thankfulness
ingrate = ungrateful
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grave
1. a. An excavation for the interment of a corpse.b. A place of burial. 坟墓; 重大的; 严肃的; 危急的
Alternative Latin Root: gravis
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: gravamen gravity grieve
Please See the Dissection of: gravity
Example word meaning:
gravamen = The main claim or most important aspect of a complaint against a defendant.
gravity = dignity or sobriety of bearing; significance; seriousness; weight
grieve = 1. To cause to be sorrowful; distress: It grieves me to see you in such pain.
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great
1. a. Very large in size, extent, or intensity: a great pile of rubble; a great storm.b. Of a larger size than other, similar forms: the great anteater.c. Large in quantity or number: A great throng awaited us. See Synonyms at large.d. Extensive in time or distance: a great delay; a great way off. 伟大的; 极大的; 精于...的; 重要的; 非常好的
Alternative Greek Root: megalo-
Please See: megalo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: megalomaniac
Please See the Dissection of: megalomaniac
Example word meaning:
megalomaniac = a person with a mania for great or grandiose performance or with a delusional mental disorder that is marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur
Alternative Latin Root: grand magn-
Please See: grand magn-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aggrandize grandiloquent magniloquence
Please See the Dissection of: grandiloquent magniloquence
Example word meaning:
aggrandize = 1. a. To increase the scope of; extend: aggrandized the authority of his position.b. To make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation: "The executive branch had aggrandized itself during the war at the expense of the legislative branch" (David Herbert Donald).
grandiloquent = using high-flown, pompous, bombastic words and expressions; same as magniloquent
magniloquence = lofty, pompous (imposing, splendid, or splendorous), or grandiose (being grand and splendor) in speech or style of expression
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Frequency: 126
green
1. The hue of that portion of the visible spectrum lying between yellow and blue, evoked in the human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 490 to 570 nanometers; any of a group of colors that may vary in lightness and saturation and whose hue is that of the emerald or somewhat less yellow than that of growing grass; one of the additive or light primaries; one of the psychological primary hues. 无经验的; 绿色; 绿色的; 绿色颜料; 苍白的
Alternative Latin Root: verd virid
Please See: verd (exact root) virid (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: verdant verderer verdure vireo viridescent viridian
Please See the Dissection of: verdant verdure viridescent
Example word meaning:
verdant = green; covered with green vegetation
verderer = An official who oversees the protection and conservation of a forest in England, originally a judicial officer having charge of the royal forests of medieval England.
verdure = the greenness of a growing vegetation; a condition of health and vigor
vireo = Any of various small insectivorous songbirds of several genera, especially of the genus Vireo, found throughout the Americas and having grayish or greenish plumage.
viridescent = slight green; greenish
viridian = A durable bluish-green pigment.
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Frequency: 28
greet
1. To salute or welcome in a friendly and respectful way with speech or writing, as upon meeting or in starting a letter. 迎接; 问候
Alternative Latin Root: salu salut salv
Please See: salu (exact root) salut (exact root) salv (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: salutation salute salvo
Please See the Dissection of: salutation salute salvo
Example word meaning:
salutation = the act of greeting, addressing, or welcoming by gestures or words
salute = to greet or welcome with friendly words or ceremonial gesture (a movement or a position of the body to express emotions or ideas), such as a bowing, tipping the hat, etc.
salvo = a discharge of a number of a piece of artillery (guns) or small arms, in regular succession or at the same time, either as a salute or especially in naval battle, as a broadside (simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship)
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grey
Variant of gray1. 灰色的; 变成灰色; 头发灰白; 灰白头发的; 灰色
Alternative Greek Root: glauco poli
Please See: glauco (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: glaucoma glauconite poliomyelitis
Please See the Dissection of: glauconite
Example word meaning:
glaucoma = Any of a group of eye diseases characterized by abnormally high intraocular fluid pressure, damage to the optic disk, and gradual loss of vision.
glauconite = a greenish silicate of iron and potassium, a kind of mica found in greensand
poliomyelitis = A highly infectious viral disease that chiefly affects children and, in its acute forms, causes inflammation of motor neurons of the spinal cord and brainstem, leading to paralysis, muscular atrophy, and often deformity. Through vaccination, the disease is preventable. Also called infantile paralysis, polio.
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grief
1. a. Deep mental anguish, as that arising from bereavement, or an instance of this. See Synonyms at regret.b. A source or cause of deep mental anguish: "That knowledge would be a grief to her" (Tobias Wolff). 悲伤; 悲痛
Alternative Greek Root: penth
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: nepenthe
Example word meaning:
nepenthe = 1. A drug mentioned in the Odyssey as a remedy for grief.
Alternative Latin Root: dol poena
Please See: dol (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: condolence dolorous pain
Please See the Dissection of: condolence dolorous
Example word meaning:
condolence = expression of sympathy with another in grief
dolorous = very sorrowful or sad; mournful
pain = 1. a. An unpleasant feeling occurring as a result of injury or disease, usually localized in some part of the body: felt pains in his chest.b. Bodily suffering characterized by such feelings: drugs to treat pain.
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pain is from poena (pain, grief)
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grieve
1. To cause to be sorrowful; distress: It grieves me to see you in such pain. 使悲痛; 感到悲痛
Alternative Latin Root: dol lug pung
Please See: dol pung
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: condole indolent lugubrious poignant
Please See the Dissection of: indolent lugubrious poignant
Example word meaning:
condole = To express sympathy or sorrow: I condoled with him in his loss.
indolent = avoiding or disliking work; idle; lazy
lugubrious = very sad or mournful, especially in a way that seems exaggerated or ridiculous
poignant = pungently pervasive; painfully affecting the feelings; piercing; touching
Note:
poignant is from pung (to pierce, prick, grieve)
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ground
1. a. The solid surface of the earth.b. The floor of a body of water, especially the sea. 基于; 地面; 场地; 使停飞; 使搁浅
Alternative Greek Root: pedon
Note:
Please also see Greek root geo (earth)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: parallelepiped
Example word meaning:
parallelepiped = A solid with six faces, each a parallelogram and each being parallel to the opposite face.
Alternative Latin Root: hum solum terren
Please See: hum
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: exhume humble inhume posthumous sill soil solum terrain transhumance
Please See the Dissection of: exhume inhume posthumous
Example word meaning:
exhume = to dig out of the earth; disinter (to remove from a grave, tomb, etc.; dig up. disinter is the opposite of inter); to bring to light; disclose; reveal
humble = 1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.
inhume = bury; same as inter
posthumous = born after the father's death; published after the author's death
sill = 1. a. A horizontal member that bears the upright portion of a frame.b. A windowsill.
soil = 1. The top layer of the earth's surface in which plants can grow, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with decayed organic matter and having the capability of retaining water.
solum = The upper layers of a soil profile in which topsoil formation occurs.
terrain = 1. a. An area of land; ground: climbed a tree to view the surrounding terrain.b. A particular geographic area; a region: a guide who knows this terrain well.
transhumance = Transfer of livestock from one grazing ground to another, as from lowlands to highlands, with the changing of seasons.
Note:
sill is from sol (=solum, ground)
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Frequency: 13
group
1. An assemblage of persons or objects gathered or located together; an aggregation: a group of dinner guests; a group of buildings near the road. 小组; 批; 组; 群; 聚集
Alternative Greek Root: -ad -y
Please See: -y
Note:
-y (group) as in soldiery
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: decade ennead hippophagi nomad pentad polity presbytery soldiery tetrad university
Please See the Dissection of: decade ennead hippophagi nomad polity
Example word meaning:
decade = a period of ten years
ennead = a group of nine
hippophagi = eaters of horse flesh
nomad = a member of a people who have no fixed residence but move from place to place usually seasonally and within a well-defined territory; an individual who roams about
pentad = A group of five.
polity = a political organization
presbytery = 1. a. A court composed of Presbyterian Church ministers and representative elders of a particular locality.b. The district represented by this court.
soldiery = 1. Soldiers considered as a group.
tetrad = 1. A group or set of four.
university = 1. An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities typically including a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.
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Frequency: 55
grown
1. Having full growth; mature: a grown woman. 成年的; 成熟的
Alternative Latin Root: adult
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adult
Example word meaning:
adult = 1. One who has attained maturity or legal age.
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growth
1. a. The process of growing.b. Full development; maturity. 生长; 生长物; 生长量; 瘤; 赘生物
Alternative Greek Root: phys
Please See: phys
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: dermatophysosis epiphysis physics
Please See the Dissection of: dermatophysosis physics
Example word meaning:
dermatophysosis = any fungus infection of skin
epiphysis = 1. The end of a long bone that is originally separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage but later becomes united to the main bone through ossification.
physics = the science of nature
Alternative Latin Root: augment increment
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: augment increment
Please See the Dissection of: augment
Example word meaning:
augment = to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
increment = 1. The process of increasing in number, size, quantity, or extent.
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Frequency: 27
guard
1. a. To watch over (a place or person, for example) in order to keep from being damaged, robbed, or injured: guard a bank; guarding a witness. See Synonyms at defend.b. To supervise the entry and exit through; keep watch at: guard a door.c. To watch over so as to prevent escape or violence: guard a prisoner.d. To keep from risk or curtailment; ensure the safety or integrity of: jealously guarded his success; carefully guarded her privacy. 看守; 看守员; 警卫; 防护装置; 防止
Alternative Greek Root: ouros phylax
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: phylactery prophylactic pylorus
Example word meaning:
phylactery = Either of two small leather boxes, each containing strips of parchment inscribed with quotations from the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally worn strapped to the forehead and the left arm by Jewish men during morning worship, except on the Sabbath and holidays.
prophylactic = 1. A prophylactic agent, device, or measure, such as a vaccine or drug.
pylorus = The passage at the lower end of the stomach that opens into the duodenum.
Alternative Latin Root: cust serv tueri ward
Please See: serv ward
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: award conserve custody Edward preserve rearward steward tutelage tutor
Please See the Dissection of: steward
Example word meaning:
award = 1. To grant as merited or due: awarded prizes to the winners.
conserve = 1. a. To protect from loss or harm; preserve: calls to conserve our national heritage in the face of bewildering change.b. To use carefully or sparingly, avoiding waste: kept the thermostat lower to conserve energy.
custody = 1. The control and care of a person or property, especially when granted by a court: an adult who was given custody of the child. See Synonyms at care.
Edward = King of the English (1042-1066) whose reign was marked by political conflict between Norman and English groups.
preserve = 1. To keep from injury, peril, or harm; protect. See Synonyms at defend.
rearward = Toward, to, or at the rear.
steward = One who manages another's property, finances, or other affairs
tutelage = 1. The capacity or activity of a guardian; guardianship.
tutor = 1. a. A private instructor.b. One that gives additional, special, or remedial instruction.
Note:
Edward = wealthy guardiantutor is from tueri
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Frequency: 42
guess
1. a. To predict (a result or an event) without sufficient information.b. To assume, presume, or assert (a fact) without sufficient information. 猜测; 推测; 猜想
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 8
guest
1. One who is a recipient of hospitality at the home or table of another. 客人
Alternative Latin Root: hospit-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: hospice hospitable hospital hospitality
Example word meaning:
hospice = 1. A shelter or lodging for travelers, pilgrims, foundlings, or the destitute, especially one maintained by a monastic order.
hospitable = 1. Disposed to treat guests with warmth and generosity.
hospital = 1. a. A facility that provides emergency, inpatient, and usually outpatient medical care for sick or injured people.b. A facility that provides veterinary care for sick or injured animals.
hospitality = 1. Cordial and generous reception of or disposition toward guests.
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Frequency: 6
guide
1. a. One who shows the way by leading, directing, or advising.b. One who serves as a model for others, as in a course of conduct. 向导; 女童子军; 引导; 指南; 指导
Alternative Latin Root: reg
Please See: reg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: direct erect
Please See the Dissection of: direct erect
Example word meaning:
direct = to rule or order or command with authority
erect = not bending or leaning; straight up; upright; vertical; to raise; to set up
Note:
direct = di- (dis-, apart) + rect (=reg, guide)erect = e- (=ex-, out) + rect (=reg, guide)
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Frequency: 68
guilt
1. a. The fact of being responsible for the commission of an offense; moral culpability: The investigation uncovered the suspect's guilt. See Synonyms at blame.b. Law The fact of having been found to have violated a criminal law; legal culpability: The jury's job is to determine the defendant's guilt or innocence.c. Responsibility for a mistake or error: The guilt for the book's many typos lies with the editor. 内疚; 犯罪; 罪行
Alternative Latin Root: culp
Please See: culp
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: exculpate
Please See the Dissection of: exculpate
Example word meaning:
exculpate = to free from blame; declare or prove guiltless
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gun
1. A weapon consisting of a metal tube from which a projectile is fired at high velocity into a relatively flat trajectory, especially:a. A portable firearm, such as a rifle or revolver.b. A cannon with a long barrel and a relatively low angle of fire. 枪; 炮; 大炮
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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gunpowder
Any of various explosive powders used to propel projectiles from guns, especially a black mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur. 火药
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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habit
1. a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition: made a habit of going to bed early.b. An established disposition of the mind or character: a pessimistic habit.c. Customary manner or practice: an early riser by habit.d. An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug. 习惯; 服装; 习性
Alternative Greek Root: eth hexis
Please See: eth (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cacoethesis ethical ethics hectic
Please See the Dissection of: cacoethesis ethical ethics
Example word meaning:
cacoethesis = an insatiable desire; same as mania (excessive fondness for something)
ethical = relating to ethics (the moral discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation)
ethics = the moral discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
hectic = 1. Characterized by intense activity, confusion, or haste: "There was nothing feverish or hectic about his vigor" (Erik Erikson).
Note:
hectic is from hexis
Alternative Latin Root: habit
Please See: habit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: habit habituate habitude
Example word meaning:
habit = 1. a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition: made a habit of going to bed early.b. An established disposition of the mind or character: a pessimistic habit.c. Customary manner or practice: an early riser by habit.d. An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug.
habituate = 1. To cause physiological or psychological habituation, as to a drug.
habitude = A habitual tendency or way of behaving.
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Frequency: 4
habitual
done by habit or fixed as a habit which is formed or acquired by continual use; customary; 惯常的, 习惯的
Alternative Greek Root: hectic
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: hectic
Example word meaning:
hectic = 1. Characterized by intense activity, confusion, or haste: "There was nothing feverish or hectic about his vigor" (Erik Erikson).
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hail
1. Precipitation in the form of spherical or irregular pellets of ice larger than 5 millimeters (0.2 inch) in diameter, usually associated with thunderstorms. 冰雹; 招呼; 欢呼认可; 称颂…为; 赞扬…为
Alternative Latin Root: salv
Please See: salv
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: salvo
Please See the Dissection of: salvo
Example word meaning:
salvo = a discharge of a number of a piece of artillery (guns) or small arms, in regular succession or at the same time, either as a salute or especially in naval battle, as a broadside (simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship)
Note: The root here is for the second meaning of hail: greet. Please see greet
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hair
1. a. Any of the cylindrical, keratinized, often pigmented filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal.b. A growth of such filaments, as that forming the coat of an animal or covering the scalp of a human. 头发; 毛发
Alternative Greek Root: come
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: comet
Example word meaning:
comet = A celestial body, observed only in that part of its orbit that is relatively close to the sun, having a head consisting of a solid nucleus surrounded by a nebulous coma up to 2.4 million kilometers (1.5 million miles) in diameter and an elongated curved vapor tail arising from the coma when sufficiently close to the sun. Comets are thought to consist chiefly of ammonia, methane, carbon dioxide, and water.
Alternative Latin Root: capill crinis pil
Please See: capill (exact root) pil (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: capillary caterpillar crinoline depilate depilatory peel pelage pellet pile pluck plush
Please See the Dissection of: capillary depilatory pile
Example word meaning:
capillary = resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form; having a very small bore [a capillary tube]
caterpillar = 1. The wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth.
crinoline = 1. A coarse stiff fabric, originally of cotton and horsehair, used especially to line and stiffen hats and garments.
depilate = To remove hair from (the body).
depilatory = an chemical or medical agent for removing hair, wool, or bristles (a short stiff coarse hair or filament (a single thread) )
peel = 1. The skin or rind of certain fruits and vegetables.
pelage = 1. The coat of a mammal, consisting of hair, fur, or wool, as distinct from bare skin.
pellet = 1. A small, solid or densely packed ball or mass, as of food, wax, or medicine.
pile = a collection of objects laid on top of one another or of other material stacked vertically; heap; mound
pluck = 1. To remove or detach by grasping and pulling abruptly with the fingers; pick: pluck a flower; pluck feathers from a chicken.
plush = 1. Made of or covered with plush.
Note:
peel is from pilpelage is from pil (hair)pellet is from pilpluck is from pilplush is from pil
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Frequency: 4
half
1. a. One of two equal parts that together constitute a whole.b. One part approximately equal to the remaining part. 一半; 一半的; 不完全的; 半个的; 半场
Alternative Greek Root: hemi-
Please See: hemi- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: hemicycle hemihydrate hemiplegia migraine
Please See the Dissection of: hemicycle hemihydrate hemiplegia migraine
Example word meaning:
hemicycle = half a cycle
hemihydrate = A hydrate in which the molecular ratio of water molecules to anhydrous compound is 1:2
hemiplegia = paralysis of one side of body
migraine = recurrent headache with nausea and vomiting
Alternative Latin Root: semi-
Please See: semi- (exact root)
Note:
In addition, please also see sesqui- (which means one and half)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: semiannual semicircle semiconductor
Please See the Dissection of: semiannual semicircle semiconductor
Example word meaning:
semiannual = done, happening, appearing, etc. every half year or twice a year
semicircle = A half of a circle as divided by a diameter
semiconductor = a substance such as silicon whose conductivity is poor at low temperatures but is improved by minute additions of certain substances or by the application of heat
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Frequency: 26
hammer
1. A hand tool consisting of a handle with a head of metal or other heavy rigid material that is attached at a right angle, used for striking or pounding. 锤子; 锤打; 音槌; 小槌子; 榔头
Alternative Latin Root: hamme tudes
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: malleable maul ratatouille toil
Please See the Dissection of: malleable
Example word meaning:
malleable = capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers; capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces or influences
maul = 1. a. A heavy, long-handled hammer used especially to drive stakes, piles, or wedges.b. A heavy hammer having a wedge-shaped head and used for splitting logs.
ratatouille = A vegetable stew, usually made with eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and onions, seasoned with herbs and garlic.
toil = 1. To labor continuously; work strenuously.
Note:
maul is from malleratatouille is from tudes (hammer)toil is from tudes (hammer)
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hand
1. a. The terminal part of the human arm located below the forearm, used for grasping and holding and consisting of the wrist, palm, four fingers, and an opposable thumb.b. A homologous or similar part in other animals, as the terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates. 手; 手中的牌; 手迹; 指针; 给
Alternative Greek Root: chir
Please See: chir (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: chirography chiromancy chiropodist Hecatonchires surgeon surgery
Please See the Dissection of: chirography chiromancy chiropodist Hecatonchires surgeon surgery
Example word meaning:
chirography = handwriting
chiromancy = prophecy by reading the lines and marks of palm, palmistry
chiropodist = a specialist in care for the hands and feet
Hecatonchires = the three gargantuan (huge) figures of an archaic stage of Greek mythology
surgeon = a doctor specialized in surgery
surgery = an operation to remove diseased parts or tissue by a doctor
Alternative Latin Root: manu
Please See: manu (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: amanuensis emancipate emancipation legerdemain maintain maintenance manacle manage management mandate maneuver manicure manifest maniple manipulation manner manoeuvre manual manufacture manumission manumit manure manuscript mastiff masturbate mortmain
Please See the Dissection of: emancipate emancipation legerdemain maintain maintenance management mandate manicure manipulation manual manufacture manumission manumit manuscript
Example word meaning:
amanuensis = One who is employed to take dictation or to copy manuscript.
emancipate = to set free; release someone from bondage, servitude, or serfdom; to set someone's hands free
emancipation = to set free; release from bondage, servitude, or serfdom
legerdemain = sleight (deceitful craftiness) of hand (sleight of hand = a cleverly executed trick or deception); a display of skill or adroitness
maintain = to keep or keep up something; continue in or with; carry something on; to keep the continuance of something
maintenance = a maintaining or being maintained; upkeep, support, defense, etc.; specifically the work of keeping a building, machinery, etc., in a state of good repair or working condition
manacle = 1. A device for confining the hands, usually consisting of a set of two metal rings that are fastened about the wrists and joined by a metal chain.
manage = 1. a. To have charge of; direct or administer: manage a company; manage a portfolio of assets. See Synonyms at conduct.b. To exert control over; regulate or limit toward a desired end: manage the news to minimize political repercussions; managed smokestack emissions.c. To direct or supervise (employees or other staff): She manages 20 people in the department.d. To act as the manager of (a performer, for example).
management = the act of handling; some acts done to control, direct, or to be in charge of
mandate = an authoritative command; a formal order from a superior
maneuver = 1. a. A movement or combination of movements involving skill and dexterity: a gymnastics maneuver.b. A controlled change in movement or direction of a moving vehicle or vessel, as in the flight path of an aircraft.
manicure = a caring of fingernails such as trimming, cleaning, polishing on it
manifest = 1. To show or demonstrate plainly; reveal: "[Her] soft appearance belied her ... steadfastness. She manifested no fear and allowed none in her voice" (Philip Roth).
maniple = 1. An ornamental silk band hung as an ecclesiastical vestment on the left arm near the wrist.
manipulation = the act of manipulating; skillful handling or operation
manner = 1. A way of doing something or the way in which a thing is done or happens: prepared for the trip in a very organized manner. See Synonyms at method.
manoeuvre = Variant of maneuver.
manual = of or relating to hands or the use of hands (not machine)
manufacture = to make by hand
manumission = a freeing or being freed from slavery; liberation; emancipation
manumit = to release from slavery
manure = 1. The dung of livestock or poultry.
manuscript = written by hand or with a typewriter; not printed
mastiff = A dog of a large powerful breed developed in England as a guard dog, having a large head, short black muzzle, and short often fawn-colored coat.
masturbate = To perform an act of masturbation.
mortmain = A legal arrangement in which a property owner such as an ecclesiastical institution is barred from transferring or selling its property.
Note:
mastiff is from manu
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Frequency: 81
handkerchief
1. A small square of cloth used especially for wiping the nose or mouth. 手帕; 手绢
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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handle
1. To touch, lift, or hold with the hands: You should wash your hands before you handle food. 处理; 把手; 管理; 触摸; 对待
Alternative Latin Root: hab tax
Please See: hab
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: able taste tax
Example word meaning:
able = 1. Having sufficient power or resources to accomplish something: a singer able to reach high notes; a detergent able to remove stains.
taste = 1. To distinguish the flavor of by taking into the mouth.
tax = 1. A contribution for the support of a government required of persons, groups, or businesses within the domain of that government.
Note:
able is from hab (handle)
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Frequency: 15
hang
1. To fasten from above with no support from below; suspend: hung the hat on a peg. 悬挂; 绞死; 下垂; 垂下; 安装
Alternative Latin Root: pend pens pond
Please See: pend (exact root) pens (exact root) pond (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: append appendage appendicitis appendix avoirdupois compensation depend dependence dependency dependent impend impending independence indispensable interdependence pansy penchant pend pendant pendent pendulous pendulum pensile pension pensioner perpendicular poise ponder ponderable propensity suspend suspense suspension suspensoid
Please See the Dissection of: append appendage appendicitis appendix avoirdupois compensation depend dependence dependency dependent impend impending independence indispensable interdependence pansy penchant pendant pendent pendulous pendulum pensile pension pensioner perpendicular poise ponder ponderable propensity suspend suspense suspension suspensoid
Example word meaning:
append = to attach, to affix
appendage = an adjunct (something joined or added to another) to something larger or more important, as a limb to a body
appendicitis = inflammation of the vermiform (shaped like a worm) appendix
appendix = supplementary material usually attached at the end of a piece of writing
avoirdupois = heaviness or weight, especially weight of a person
compensation = the act of compensating (making a payment for making up something lost) or the state of being compensated
depend = to be based, contingent or determined (on)
dependence = the condition or fact of being dependent (hanging down; influenced, controlled, or determined by something else); specifically being contingent upon or influenced, controlled, or determined by something else
dependency = the quality or state of being dependent, being influenced or determined by or subject to another
dependent = hanging down; determined by or conditioned by another
impend = to hover threateningly; to be about to occur
impending = hanging or being suspended over; about to happen; imminent (likely to happen without delay); threatening
independence = the quality or state of being independent (not controlled by others; self-governing)
indispensable = that can not be set aside or neglected
interdependence = the act of depending on each other
pansy = a symbol for thought; extended further to mean any of various violets, esp. a popular garden hybrid (Viola tricolor hortensis), with flat, broad, velvety petals in many colors
penchant = a strong liking or fondness; inclination; taste
pend = 1. to await judgment or settlement
pendant = something suspended as an ornament
pendent = supported from above; overhanging
pendulous = suspended or hung so as to swing freely; hanging downward
pendulum = a body hung from a fixed point so as to swing freely to and from under the combined forces of gravity and momentum: often used in regulating the movement of clocks
pensile = hanging
pension = a payment, not wages, made regularly to a person who has fulfilled certain conditions of service, reached a certain age, etc.
pensioner = a person who receives a pension (a payment, not wages, made regularly to a person who has fulfilled certain conditions of service, reached a certain age, etc.); pensionary (a person receiving a pension)
perpendicular = at right angles to a given plane or a line
poise = balance; stability
ponder = to weight (to think) mentally; think deeply about; consider carefully
ponderable = that can be weighed; that can be weighed or thought mentally; appreciable
propensity = a natural tendency or inclination; bent
suspend = to cause to stop temporarily; to set aside or make temporarily inoperative; to debar (to bar from doing something) temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
suspense = the state of being suspended (stopped temporarily, set aside temporarily); suspension
suspension = the act of suspending (stopping something temporarily) or making inoperative temporarily
suspensoid = a gel like matter that suspends in a liquid
Note:
avoirdupois = avoir (hab, to have, as able is from hab) + du (=de, of) + pois (=pend, weight). avoirdupois = goods of weight, or simply weightponder is from pend (hang, weight)
Origin:
Frequency: 6
happen
1. a. To come to pass: Where did the accident happen? b. To come about as a consequence; result: Trouble always seems to happen when he's around.c. To be the fate; become: What will happen to the business when the owner retires? 发生; 碰巧; 偶发
Alternative Latin Root: accid adven even incid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accidence accident adventure event incident
Please See the Dissection of: accident event
Example word meaning:
accidence = The section of morphology that deals with the inflections of words.
accident = a happening that is not expected, foreseen, or intended
adventure = 1. a. An undertaking or enterprise of a hazardous nature.b. An undertaking of a questionable nature, especially one involving intervention in another state's affairs.
event = this word originally means outcome; now it means something that happens or comes out;
incident = 1. a. A particular occurrence, especially one of minor importance. See Synonyms at occurrence.b. An event in a narrative or drama.
Origin:
Frequency: 11
happening
1. Something that takes place; an event or incident. See Synonyms at occurrence. 事件
Alternative Greek Root: symptoma
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: symptom
Example word meaning:
symptom = 1. An indication of a disorder or disease, especially a subjective one such as pain, nausea, or weakness.
Alternative Latin Root: accident casualis event incident
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accident casual event incident
Please See the Dissection of: accident casual event
Example word meaning:
accident = a happening that is not expected, foreseen, or intended
casual = happening by chance; not planned; incidental (happening as a (side effect) result of another thing that is more important)
event = this word originally means outcome; now it means something that happens or comes out;
incident = 1. a. A particular occurrence, especially one of minor importance. See Synonyms at occurrence.b. An event in a narrative or drama.
Origin:
happiness
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy 幸福
Alternative Latin Root: felicitas
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: felicity
Example word meaning:
felicity = 1. a. Great happiness; bliss.b. An instance of great happiness.
Origin:
happy
1. Enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy. See Synonyms at glad. 乐意的; 幸运的; 快乐的; 高兴的
Alternative Latin Root: beat felic
Please See: beat (exact root) felic (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: beatific beatify beatitude felicitate felicitous felicity infelicitous infelicity
Please See the Dissection of: beatific beatify beatitude felicitate felicitous infelicitous
Example word meaning:
beatific = making blissful (full of great joy) or blessed; showing happiness or delight; blissful
beatify = to make blissfully (full of great joy) happy
beatitude = a state of utmost bliss (complete happiness; paradise; heaven)
felicitate = to make happy; to wish happiness to; congratulate
felicitous = used or expressed in a way suitable to the occasion; aptly chosen; appropriate; apt; having the knack (trick; device; clever way) of appropriate and pleasing expression
felicity = 1. a. Great happiness; bliss.b. An instance of great happiness.
infelicitous = not felicitous (used or expressed in a way suitable to the occasion; aptly chosen; appropriate; apt); as not appropriate or well-time; awkward; unfortunate
infelicity = 1. The quality or condition of being infelicitous.
Origin:
Frequency: 19
harbour
Variant of harbor. 怀藏; 海港; 港口; 隐匿
Alternative Latin Root: part port
Please See: part (exact root) port (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: importune opportune opportunism opportunist passport port porthole
Please See the Dissection of: importune opportune opportunism opportunist passport port porthole
Example word meaning:
importune = same as importunate. troublesomely urgent; overly persistent in request or demand
opportune = right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances: said of time
opportunism = the practice or policy of adapting one's actions, judgments, etc. to circumstances, as in politics, in order to further one's immediate interests, without regard for basic principles or eventual consequences
opportunist = One who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.
passport = a formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to a citizen that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows the citizen to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements
port = a harbor; a gate; an entrance
porthole = an opening in a ship's side, especially a round one for admitting light and air, fitted with thick glass and often a hinged metal cover
Origin:
hard
1. a. Resistant to pressure; not readily penetrated; firm or solid: a hard material.b. Well protected from an attack, as by aerial bombardment: bunkers and other hard targets. 努力地; 困难的; 硬的; 紧紧地; 艰难的
Alternative Greek Root: sclero stere
Please See: sclero (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cholesterol sclera scleroid sclerosis sclerotic stern
Please See the Dissection of: scleroid
Example word meaning:
cholesterol = A white crystalline substance, C27H45OH, that is found in animal tissues and various foods and is important as a constituent of cell membranes and a precursor to steroid hormones. Cholesterol is normally synthesized by the liver and is transported through the bloodstream by different types of lipoproteins, two of which (HDL and LDL) are routinely measured in blood tests.
sclera = The tough white fibrous outer envelope of tissue covering all of the eyeball except the cornea. Also called sclerotic, sclerotic coat.
scleroid = hard or hardened
sclerosis = 1. a. A thickening or hardening of a body part, as of an artery, especially from excessive formation of fibrous interstitial tissue.b. A disease characterized by this thickening or hardening.
sclerotic = 1. Affected or marked by sclerosis.
stern = 1. Hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character: a stern disciplinarian. See Synonyms at severe.
Alternative Latin Root: dur
Please See: dur
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dour durable duration duress durum endure obdurate perdurable
Please See the Dissection of: dour durable duration duress endure obdurate
Example word meaning:
dour = hard; stern; severe; gloomy; forbidding; sullen
durable = able to exist for or last a long time without significant deterioration
duration = continuance in time; the time during which something exists or lasts
duress = imprisonment; the use of force or threats; compulsion
durum = A type of wheat (Triticum turgidum subsp. durum syn. T. durum) having hard grains with high protein and gluten content, thought to have been developed in the Middle East in the Neolithic period and now used chiefly in making pasta.
endure = to hold up under pain, fatigue, etc.; stand; bear; undergo; to put up with; tolerate
obdurate = not easily moved to pity or sympathy; hardhearted; of one's heart completely hardened
perdurable = Extremely durable; permanent.
Origin:
Frequency: 61
hardly
1. To almost no degree; barely at all; almost not: I could hardly hear the speaker. 几乎不; 几乎不是; 仅
Alternative Latin Root: pen
Please See: pen
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: peninsula penumbra
Please See the Dissection of: peninsula penumbra
Example word meaning:
peninsula = a land area almost entirely surrounded by water and connected with the mainland by an isthmus (a narrow strip of land having water at each side and connecting two larger bodies of land)
penumbra = the partly lighted area surrounding the complete shadow (umbra, shade) of a body, as the moon, during an eclipse
Origin:
Frequency: 4
harm
1. Physical or psychological damage or injury: The storm did great harm to the crops. 伤害; 危害; 损害
Alternative Greek Root: deleisthai
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: deleterious
Please See the Dissection of: deleterious
Example word meaning:
deleterious = hurting or harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
Note:
deleterious is from deleisthai
Alternative Latin Root: damn demn nec nic noc nox
Please See: damn (exact root) demn (exact root) nec (exact root) nic (exact root) noc (exact root) nox (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: condemnation damage damnify indemnify innocence innocent innocuous internecine nocent noxious nuisance obnoxious pernicious
Please See the Dissection of: condemnation damage indemnify innocent innocuous internecine noxious nuisance obnoxious pernicious
Example word meaning:
condemnation = censure, blame; the act of judicially condemning (declaring someone or something to be reprehensible (blamable), wrong, or evil)
damage = injury or harm to a person or thing, resulting in a loss in soundness or value
damnify = (Law) law to cause loss or damage to (a person); injure
indemnify = to protect against or keep free from loss, damage, etc.; insure; to repay for what has been lost or damaged; compensate for a loss
innocence = 1. The state, quality, or virtue of being innocent, especially:a. Freedom from sin, moral wrong, or guilt through lack of knowledge of evil.b. Guiltlessness of a specific legal crime or offense.c. Freedom from guile, cunning, or deceit; simplicity or artlessness.d. Lack of worldliness or sophistication; naiveté.
innocent = free from sin, evil, or guilt; specifically doing or thinking nothing morally wrong, not killing anyone or harming anything
innocuous = that does not injure or harm; harmless
internecine = deadly or harmful to both sides of a group involved in a conflict, as a civil war; mutually destructive or harmful
nocent = Causing injury; harmful.
noxious = harmful to the health; injurious [a noxious gas]
nuisance = an act, condition, thing, or person causing trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience
obnoxious = exposed or liable to injury, evil, or harm, liable to punishment; censurable (criticizable); very unpleasant; offensive
pernicious = deadly; causing great injury, destruction, or ruin; fatal
Origin:
Frequency: 2
haste
1. Rapidity of action or motion: the haste with which she climbed the stairs. 急速
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see speed
Origin:
hasten
1. To cause to move or act swiftly: The guard hastened him out of the room. 加速; 赶紧
Alternative Latin Root: celer
Please See: celer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accelerate
Please See the Dissection of: accelerate
Example word meaning:
accelerate = to increase the speed of
Origin:
hastily
done with haste 匆忙地
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
hasty
1. Done or made with haste, especially:a. Done or made without due consideration or attention; precipitate or cursory: a hasty decision; a hasty conclusion. See Synonyms at impetuous.b. Done or made rapidly due to pressing circumstances: beat a hasty retreat; bid a hasty goodbye. 仓促的; 动辄要发火的; 草率的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
hat
1. A covering for the head, especially one with a shaped crown and brim. 帽子
Alternative Latin Root: cappell
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: chapeau
Example word meaning:
chapeau = A hat.
Note:
chapeau is from cappell (hat)
Origin:
Frequency: 1
hate
1. To feel strong dislike for or hostility toward: rivals who hate each other. 憎恨; 憎恨的事物; 讨厌; 厌恶
Alternative Greek Root: miso stygein
Please See: miso (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: misanthrope misogamist misogynist misoneism stygian styx
Please See the Dissection of: misanthrope misogamist misogynist misoneism
Example word meaning:
misanthrope = a man who hates mankind
misogamist = a person who has a hatred of marriage
misogynist = a man who hates women
misoneism = hatred of innovation or change, or new things
stygian = 1. a. Gloomy and dark.b. Infernal; hellish.
styx = The river across which the souls of the dead are ferried, one of the five rivers in Hades.
Origin:
Frequency: 5
hatred
Intense animosity or hostility. 仇恨; 怨恨; 憎恨; 憎恶
Alternative Latin Root: odium
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: annoy odious
Example word meaning:
annoy = 1. To cause irritation to (another); make somewhat angry.
odious = 1. Arousing or deserving hatred or strong dislike. See Synonyms at hateful.
Note:
annoy is eventually from odium
Origin:
have
1. a. To be in possession of: already had a car.b. To possess as a characteristic, quality, or function: has a beard; had a great deal of energy.c. To possess or contain as a constituent part: a car that has air bags. 与其他动词组合表示过去时态; 产生; 享受; 使; 做
Alternative Greek Root: ekhein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: eunuch
Example word meaning:
eunuch = 1. A castrated man, traditionally employed as a harem attendant or as a functionary in certain Asian courts.
Note:
eunuch is from ekhein (have, keep)
Alternative Latin Root: hab hib
Please See: hab (exact root) hib (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: able avoirdupois behavior behaviour cohabit debt exhibit habit habitable habitual hectic inhabit inhibit malady prebend prohibit
Please See the Dissection of: avoirdupois exhibit habitable habitual hectic inhibit
Example word meaning:
able = 1. Having sufficient power or resources to accomplish something: a singer able to reach high notes; a detergent able to remove stains.
avoirdupois = heaviness or weight, especially weight of a person
behavior = 1. The manner in which one acts or behaves.
behaviour = Variant of behavior.
cohabit = 1. To live together in a sexual relationship, especially when not legally married.
debt = 1. Something owed, such as money, goods, or services: used the proceeds to pay off her debts; a debt of gratitude.
exhibit = to present or expose to view; show; display
habit = 1. a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition: made a habit of going to bed early.b. An established disposition of the mind or character: a pessimistic habit.c. Customary manner or practice: an early riser by habit.d. An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug.
habitable = that can be inhabited; fit to be lived in
habitual = done by habit or fixed as a habit which is formed or acquired by continual use; customary;
hectic = characterized by intense activity, excitement, or confusion
inhabit = 1. To live or reside in: Dinosaurs inhabited the earth millions of years ago.
inhibit = to prohibit from doing something; to hold in check
malady = 1. A disease, disorder, or ailment.
prebend = 1. A stipend historically drawn by a beneficed canon of a cathedral or collegiate church.
prohibit = 1. To forbid by authority: Smoking is prohibited in most theaters. See Synonyms at forbid.
Note:
able is from hab (have)avoirdupois is from hab (have). Just like able is from habbehavior is from hab (have)debt is from de- (away from) + hab (have)hectic is eventually from Greek root ekhein (have, keep)malady is from male (badly) + hab = habitus (have, hold)prebend = pre- (before) + hab (to have, hold)
Origin:
Frequency: 891
he
1. Her (or His) Excellency 他; 任何人; 雄性动物; 雄性的人
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 144
head
1. a. The uppermost or forwardmost part of the body of a vertebrate, containing the brain and the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and jaws.b. The analogous part of an invertebrate organism.c. The length or height of such a part: The horse lost by a head. She is two heads taller than he is. 首脑; 头; 头状物体; 头脑; 岬
Alternative Greek Root: cephal cephalo
Please See: cephal cephalo
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: acephalous cephalalgia cephalic cephalopod encephalitis
Please See the Dissection of: acephalous cephalalgia cephalopod encephalitis
Example word meaning:
acephalous = without head
cephalalgia = headache
cephalic = 1. Of or relating to the head.
cephalopod = a class of head feet fish, as an octopus, squid
encephalitis = inflammation of the brain
Alternative Latin Root: capit
Please See: capit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: capital capitalism capitalization chapter chief decapitate precipitate recapitulate
Please See the Dissection of: capital capitalism capitalization chapter decapitate precipitate recapitulate
Example word meaning:
capital = involving or punishable by death (as a capital crime); most important
capitalism = an economic system in which capital and production means etc are privately owned and operated in a competitive environment
capitalization = the process of converting something into capital
chapter = any of the main divisions of a book
chief = 1. One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader.
decapitate = to cut off the head of; behead
precipitate = to throw headlong, to throw downward
recapitulate = to repeat or review a summary briefly
Origin:
Frequency: 29
health
1. The overall condition of an organism at a given time. 健康; 健康状况
Alternative Latin Root: salu salut salv sanitas
Please See: salu (exact root) salut (exact root) salv (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: salubrious salutary salute salvo sanitarium sanity unsanitary
Please See the Dissection of: salubrious salutary salute salvo unsanitary
Example word meaning:
salubrious = promoting health or welfare; healthful, wholesome, salutary (healthful), etc.
salutary = promoting or conducive (leading) to health; healthful
salute = to greet or welcome with friendly words or ceremonial gesture (a movement or a position of the body to express emotions or ideas), such as a bowing, tipping the hat, etc.
salvo = a discharge of a number of a piece of artillery (guns) or small arms, in regular succession or at the same time, either as a salute or especially in naval battle, as a broadside (simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship)
sanitarium = See sanatorium.
sanity = 1. The quality or condition of being sane; soundness of mind.
unsanitary = not sanitary; unhealthful or likely to cause to disease
Origin:
Frequency: 122
healthy
1. Possessing good health: a healthy child. 健康的; 反映健康的; 对个人福祉相当关注的; 有益健康的; 相当大的
Alternative Greek Root: hygies
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: hygiene
Example word meaning:
hygiene = 1. The science that deals with the promotion and preservation of health. Also called hygienics.
Alternative Latin Root: san
Please See: san (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: safe sanatorium sane sanity
Example word meaning:
safe = 1. a. Free from danger or injury; undamaged or unhurt: He returned from the voyage safe and sound.b. Not exposed to the threat of danger or harm: The children were safe at home all through the storm.c. Usable in specified conditions without being damaged. Often used in combination: a microwave safe container.
sanatorium = 1. An institution for the treatment of chronic diseases or for medically supervised recuperation.
sane = 1. Of sound mind; mentally healthy.
sanity = 1. The quality or condition of being sane; soundness of mind.
Note:
safe is from salv (health)
Origin:
Frequency: 30
heap
1. A group of things placed or thrown, one on top of the other: a heap of dirty rags lying in the corner. 一堆; 堆; 堆满或装满; 堆起; 非常多
Alternative Latin Root: agger cumul
Please See: cumul (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accumulate cumulate cumulative cumulus exaggerate
Please See the Dissection of: accumulate cumulative cumulus exaggerate
Example word meaning:
accumulate = to pile up, collect, or gather together, especially over a period of time
cumulate = 1. To gather in a heap; accumulate.
cumulative = increasing in size, quantity, effect, etc. by successive additions; accumulated
cumulus = a heap; mass; pile
exaggerate = to think, speak, or write of as greater than is really so; magnify beyond the fact; overstate
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hear
1. To perceive (sound) by the ear: Can you hear the signal? 听; 听到; 听见; 审理; 得知
Alternative Greek Root: acouein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: acoustic
Example word meaning:
acoustic = 1. Of or relating to sound, the sense of hearing, or the science of sound.
Note:
acoustic is from acouein
Alternative Latin Root: aud audit
Please See: aud (exact root) audit (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: audibility audible audience audiogram audit audition auditor auditory obedience obeisance obey
Please See the Dissection of: audibility audible audiogram audit audition auditor auditory obedience obeisance obey
Example word meaning:
audibility = the quality of being able to be heard
audible = that can be heard; loud enough to be heard
audience = 1. a. A group of viewers or listeners, especially those present at a performance (as a play, concert, or lecture) or a public event (as a rally).b. The readership for printed matter, as for a book.c. A group of people who follow or admire an artist or performer: The tenor expanded his audience by recording popular songs as well as opera.
audiogram = a graph showing the percentage of hearing loss in a particular ear, as indicated by an audiometer
audit = To examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
audition = the power or sense of hearing
auditor = a person who audits (doing the act of hearing from someone to find out problem in the person's accounts)
auditory = of, relating to hearing
obedience = obeying; or a willingness to obey; submission
obeisance = a gesture such as bow or curtsy (a greeting gesture with bending of knees and slight lowering of body) to show respect or reverence
obey = to follow and carry out the instructions or orders of
Note:
obedience = ob- (to) + ed (=aud, to hear) + i + -ence (suffix for noun, act)obey = ob- (to) + ey (=aud, hear)
Origin:
Frequency: 14
heart
1. Anatomy a. The chambered muscular organ in vertebrates that pumps blood received from the veins into the arteries, thereby maintaining the flow of blood through the entire circulatory system.b. A similarly functioning structure in invertebrates. 心脏; 纸牌红桃; 中心; 勇气; 心形的东西
Alternative Greek Root: cardi
Please See: cardi (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cardiac cardiogram myocardiograph myocardium pericardium
Please See the Dissection of: cardiogram myocardiograph
Example word meaning:
cardiac = 1. Of, near, or relating to the heart: cardiac arteries. See Usage Note at coronary.
cardiogram = a graphic tracing showing the variations in electric force which trigger the contractions of the heart
myocardiograph = an instrument for recording the movements of the heart muscle
myocardium = The muscular tissue of the heart.
pericardium = The membranous sac filled with serous fluid that encloses the heart and the roots of the aorta and other large blood vessels.
Alternative Latin Root: cord
Please See: cord (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accord concord cordial core courage discord record
Please See the Dissection of: accord cordial core courage discord
Example word meaning:
accord = to make agree or harmonize; reconcile
concord = 1. A town of eastern Massachusetts on the Concord River west-northwest of Boston. An early battle of the American Revolution was fought here on April 19, 1775. In the 19th century the town was noted as an intellectual and literary center.
cordial = stimulating the heart; invigorating; hearty; warm and friendly
core = the central or innermost part of anything
courage = the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it
discord = not in concord (agreement, harmony); dissension (great difference of opinion); conflict
record = 1. To set down for preservation in writing or other permanent form: She recorded her thoughts in a diary.
Origin:
Frequency: 13
heaven
1. often heavens The sky or universe as seen from the earth; the firmament. 天堂; 天空; 极乐
Alternative Greek Root: ouran
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: uranus
Example word meaning:
uranus = 1. Greek Mythology The earliest supreme god, a personification of the sky, who was the son and consort of Gaea and the father of the Cyclopes and Titans.
Alternative Latin Root: cael
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: celestial
Example word meaning:
celestial = 1. Of or relating to the sky or physical universe as understood in astronomy: Planets are celestial bodies.
Origin:
heavy
1. Having relatively great weight: a heavy load. 多的; 大量的; 沉重的; 笨重地; 笨重的
Alternative Greek Root: bar
Please See: bar
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: baritone baryon
Please See the Dissection of: baritone
Example word meaning:
baritone = a male singing voice of medium compass between bass and tenor; (straight forward meaning is: heavy tone)
baryon = Any of a class of subatomic particles that are both hadrons and fermions, are composed of three quarks, participate in strong interactions, and are generally more massive than mesons and leptons. The class of baryons is divided into the nucleons and hyperons.
Alternative Latin Root: brut grav grief griev
Please See: grav (exact root) grief (exact root) griev (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aggravate brut brute gravamen gravel gravid gravimeter gravitation gravitational gravity grieve grievous
Please See the Dissection of: aggravate gravel gravitation gravitational gravity grievous
Example word meaning:
aggravate = to make worse; make more burdensome, troublesome, etc.
brut = Very dry. Used of champagne.
brute = 1. An animal other than a human; a beast.
gravamen = The main claim or most important aspect of a complaint against a defendant.
gravel = a loose mixture of pebbles and rock fragments coarser than sand, often mixed with clay, etc.
gravid = Carrying developing young or eggs: a gravid uterus; a gravid female.
gravimeter = 1. An instrument used to measure specific gravity.
gravitation = the force of attraction that bodies exert on one another as a result of their mass
gravitational = relating to gravitation (the act, process, or fact of moving in accordance with the force of gravity)
gravity = dignity or sobriety of bearing; significance; seriousness; weight
grieve = 1. To cause to be sorrowful; distress: It grieves me to see you in such pain.
grievous = causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow; serious, grave
Origin:
Frequency: 16
heel
1. a. The rounded posterior portion of the human foot under and behind the ankle.b. The corresponding part of the hind foot of other vertebrates.c. A similar anatomical part, such as the fleshy rounded base of the human palm or the hind toe of a bird. 脚后跟; 钉后跟; 使船倾斜; 后跟; 后跟部
Alternative Greek Root: calc culc
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: calceiform
Example word meaning:
calceiform = shaped like a shoe or slipper
Alternative Latin Root: talus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: talon
Example word meaning:
talon = 1. a. The claw of a bird of prey.b. The similar claw of a predatory animal.
Origin:
height
1. a. Abbr. h The distance from the base of something to the top.b. Elevation above a given level, as of the sun or a star above the horizon; altitude. See Synonyms at elevation. 高度; 最强点; 绝顶; 顶点; 高地
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see high
Origin:
Frequency: 6
help
1. a. To give assistance to (someone); make it easier for (someone) to do something; aid: She helped me with my project. I helped her find her book.b. To give material or financial aid to: help the homeless.c. To wait on, as in a store or restaurant: Please help the customer in aisle 20. 帮助; 帮手; 忍不住; 救命！; 无法避免
Alternative Greek Root: ophel
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anopheles
Example word meaning:
anopheles = Any of various mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, which can carry the malaria parasite and transmit the disease to humans. Also called anopheles mosquito.
Alternative Latin Root: auxili juv
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adjutant aid auxiliary coadjutor jocund
Please See the Dissection of: auxiliary
Example word meaning:
adjutant = 1. Abbr. Adj. or Adjt. A staff officer who helps a commanding officer with administrative affairs.
aid = 1. The act or result of helping; assistance: gave aid to the enemy.
auxiliary = giving help or aid; assisting or supporting
coadjutor = 1. A coworker; an assistant.
jocund = Sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality.
Note:
adjutant = ad(to) +jut (=juv, help) + -ant (person)aid is from adiut which is from ad- (to) + iut (from juv (help))
Origin:
Frequency: 141
hen
1. A female bird, especially the adult female chicken. 母鸡; 雌禽
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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her
1. Used as the direct object of a verb: They saw her at the conference. 她; 她的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 107
here
1. At or in this place: Stop here for a rest. 出席或在场时的喊声; 到！; 到处; 喂！
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 72
hers
Used to indicate the one or ones belonging to her: If you can't find your hat, take hers. 她的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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hide
1. To put or keep out of sight or away from notice: hid the money in a sock. 隐藏; 兽皮; 藏; 躲藏处
Alternative Greek Root: calyps calypt crypt
Please See: calyps (exact root) calypt (exact root) crypt
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: apocalypse apocrypha apocryphal calyptra calyx crypt cryptic eucalyptus grotto
Please See the Dissection of: apocalypse apocryphal calyptra cryptic eucalyptus grotto
Example word meaning:
apocalypse = uncover; a Jewish writing about an imminent cosmic cataclysm (flood, catastrophe) in which God destroys the evil powers and brings the righteous to life in a messianic kingdom
apocrypha = 1. The biblical books included in the Septuagint and accepted in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox canon but considered noncanonical by Protestants because they are not part of the Hebrew Scriptures. See Table at Bible.
apocryphal = of false or doubtful authenticity
calyptra = the remains of the female sex organ of a moss forming the cap-like covering of the spore (a small body of single cell that is reproductive) case
calyx = 1. Botany The outermost part of a flower, consisting of the sepals.
crypt = 1. An underground vault or chamber, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place.
cryptic = secret
eucalyptus = any of a genus of mostly Australian evergreen that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods
grotto = deep cave
Note:
grotto is from crypt
Alternative Latin Root: cel cori cult late
Please See: cult late (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cell clandestine conceal cuirass excoriate occult
Please See the Dissection of: clandestine excoriate occult
Example word meaning:
cell = 1. A narrow confining room, as in a prison or convent.
clandestine = kept secret or hidden, especially for some illicit (not permitted) purpose; surreptitious (done, made, in a secret, stealthy way); furtive (done or acting in a stealthy manner)
conceal = To keep from being observed or discovered; hide. See Synonyms at hide1.
cuirass = 1. a. A piece of armor for protecting the breast and back, often consisting of two pieces fastened together.b. The front piece of this armor.
excoriate = to wear off the skin of; abrade; to censure scathingly (bitterly severely)
occult = to shut off from view or expose; to cover; to eclipse
Note:
cuirass is from cori
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Frequency: 3
high
1. a. Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward: a high mountain; a high tower.b. Extending a specified distance upward: a cabinet ten feet high. 高的; 高音调的; 高高地; 价值高的; 具有相对高度的
Alternative Greek Root: acr
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: acrobat
Please See the Dissection of: acrobat
Example word meaning:
acrobat = one who performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control or balance of body
Alternative Latin Root: alt ardu
Please See: alt (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: alt altar altitude alto arduous exalt exaltation haughty hawser old
Please See the Dissection of: altitude arduous exaltation haughty
Example word meaning:
alt = 1. The first octave above the treble staff.
altar = 1. An elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered.
altitude = height; especially the height of a thing above sea level or above the earth surface
alto = 1. A low female singing voice; a contralto.
arduous = difficult to do; laborious; onerous
exalt = 1. To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate: exalted the shepherd to the rank of grand vizier.
exaltation = an act of exalting (raising in status, rank, power, or character); the state of being exalted
haughty = having or showing great pride in oneself, and disdain (regard or treat as unworthy), contempt, or scorn for others, proud, arrogant
hawser = A cable or rope used in mooring or towing a ship.
old = 1. a. Having lived or existed for a relatively long time; far advanced in years or life.b. Relatively advanced in age: Pamela is our oldest child.
Note:
hawser is from alt (high)old is from alt (high)
Origin:
Frequency: 74
hill
1. A well-defined natural elevation smaller than a mountain. 小山; 斜坡; 丘陵
Alternative Latin Root: cliv
Please See: cliv
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: declivity
Please See the Dissection of: declivity
Example word meaning:
declivity = a downward slope
Origin:
him
1. Used as the direct object of a verb: They saw him at the meeting. 他
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 17
Hindu
1. Of or relating to Hinduism. 印度人; 印度人的; 印度教教徒; 印度教教徒的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Hinduism
A religious, philosophical, and cultural tradition that developed in India with the composition of the Vedas, characterized by belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, by the desire for liberation from earthly evils, and by belief in reincarnation. 印度教
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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hire
1. a. To engage the services of (a person) for a fee; employ: hired a new clerk.b. To engage the temporary use of for a fee; rent: hire a car for the day. 租用; 雇用; 出租
Alternative Greek Root: latron
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: larceny
Example word meaning:
larceny = The unlawful taking and removing of another's personal property with the intent of permanently depriving the owner; theft.
Origin:
Frequency: 9
his
Used as a modifier before a noun: his boots; his plans. 他的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
Frequency: 125
historical
1. a. Of or relating to history; concerned with past events: a historical account.b. Based on past events or set in the past: a historical novel.c. Used in or providing evidence of the past: historical costumes; historical records. 历史的; 历史上的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 52
history
1. a. A chronological record of events, as of the life or development of a people or institution, often including an explanation of or commentary on those events: a history of the Vikings.b. A formal written account of related natural phenomena: a history of volcanoes.c. A record of a patient's general medical background: took the patient's history.d. An established condition or pattern of behavior: an inmate with a history of mental illness and drug abuse. 历史; 历史学; 来历
Alternative Greek Root: historia
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: history storey story
Example word meaning:
history = 1. a. A chronological record of events, as of the life or development of a people or institution, often including an explanation of or commentary on those events: a history of the Vikings.b. A formal written account of related natural phenomena: a history of volcanoes.c. A record of a patient's general medical background: took the patient's history.d. An established condition or pattern of behavior: an inmate with a history of mental illness and drug abuse.
storey = Variant of story2.
story = 1. An account or recital of an event or a series of events, either true or fictitious, as:a. An account or report regarding the facts of an event or group of events: The witness changed her story under questioning.b. An anecdote: came back from the trip with some good stories.c. A lie: told us a story about the dog eating the cookies.
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Frequency: 187
hit
1. To come into contact with forcefully; strike: The car hit the guardrail. 打击; 找到; 轰动一时的事或人; 达到; 使遭受
Alternative Latin Root: battu laed percut
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: combat elide percussion
Please See the Dissection of: percussion
Example word meaning:
combat = 1. To oppose in battle; fight against.
elide = 1. a. To omit or slur over (a syllable, for example) in pronunciation.b. To strike out (something written).
percussion = the act of percussing (tapping sharply) as the striking of a percussion cap so as to set off the charge in a firearm; the beating or striking of a musical instrument
Note:
elide is from laed
Origin:
Frequency: 13
hold
1. a. To have and keep in one's grasp: held the reins tightly.b. To aim or direct; point: held a hose on the fire.c. To keep from falling or moving; support: a nail too small to hold the mirror; hold the horse steady; papers that were held together with staples.d. To sustain the pressure of: The old bridge can't hold much weight. 容纳; 将产生; 庆祝; 影响; 托住
Alternative Greek Root: ekhein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: epoch eunuch turtle
Please See the Dissection of: epoch
Example word meaning:
epoch = an event that marks the beginning of a period
eunuch = 1. A castrated man, traditionally employed as a harem attendant or as a functionary in certain Asian courts.
turtle = 1. Any of various aquatic or terrestrial egg-laying reptiles of the order Testudines (or Chelonia), having horny toothless jaws and a bony or leathery shell into which the head, limbs, and tail can be withdrawn in most species.
Note:
epoch is from ekein (have, hold)eunuch is from ekhein (have, keep). eunuch = eune(bed) + ekhein(keep, hold) = bed keeper. ekhein = echturtle is from Greek. Turtle = tartaroukhos = tartarus (hell) + ekhein (hold). Turtle is a symbol of the forces of darkness because of its crooked, twisted legs.
Alternative Latin Root: hab hib tain ten tent tenu tin
Please See: hab (exact root) hib (exact root) tain (exact root) ten (exact root) tent (exact root) tenu (exact root) tin (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: able abstain abstention abstinence appertain contain container content contentment contents continent continental continual continuity continuous countenance detain discontent discountenance entertain entertainment exhibit exhibition exhibitionist habit impertinent incontinent inhibit inhibitor lieutenant maintain maintenance malady obtain pertain pertinacious pertinacity pertinent prohibit prohibition rein retain retainer retention retentive retinue sustain sustenance tenable tenace tenacious tenacity tenant tenement tenet tenon tenor tenure transcontinental
Please See the Dissection of: abstain abstention abstinence appertain contain container content contentment contents continent continental continual continuity continuous countenance detain discontent discountenance entertain entertainment exhibit exhibition exhibitionist impertinent incontinent inhibit inhibitor lieutenant maintain maintenance obtain pertain pertinacious pertinacity pertinent prohibition retain retainer retention retentive retinue sustain sustenance tenable tenace tenacious tenacity tenant tenement tenet tenon tenor tenure transcontinental
Example word meaning:
able = 1. Having sufficient power or resources to accomplish something: a singer able to reach high notes; a detergent able to remove stains.
abstain = to hold oneself back; refrain from; voluntarily do without [to abstain from smoking]
abstention = the act or an instance of abstaining (holding oneself back; voluntarily doing without; refraining from)
abstinence = voluntary forbearance (refraining) especially from indulgence of an appetite or craving, or from eating some foods
appertain = to belong properly as a function, part, etc. (to); have to do with; relate; pertain to
contain = to keep within or inside; to keep within limit
container = a thing that contains or can contain something, such as box, crate, can, jar, etc.
content = happy enough with what a person has or is; not desiring something more or different; satisfied
contentment = the state, quality, or fact of being contented (satisfied)
contents = all that is contained in something; everything inside
continent = self-restrained; temperate (moderate in indulging the appetites; not self-indulgent; abstemious, especially in the use of alcoholic liquors)
continental = of a continent (mainland; any of the main large land areas of the earth, conventionally regarded as units; Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and Antarctica)
continual = continuing indefinitely in time without interruption
continuity = the state or quality of being continuous; connectedness;
continuous = marked by uninterrupted extension in time, space, or sequence
countenance = the look on a person's face that shows one's nature or feeling; a look on the face
detain = to keep in custody; confine; to keep from going on; hold back
discontent = not contented; wanting something more or different
discountenance = to make ashamed or embarrassed; disconcert (to upset the composure of; embarrass; confuse)
entertain = to keep up; maintain; to hold the interest of and give pleasure to; divert; amuse
entertainment = an entertaining (holding the interest of and giving pleasure to; diverting; amusing) or being entertained
exhibit = to present or expose to view; show; display
exhibition = the act or fact of exhibiting (showing)
exhibitionist = someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
habit = 1. a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition: made a habit of going to bed early.b. An established disposition of the mind or character: a pessimistic habit.c. Customary manner or practice: an early riser by habit.d. An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug.
impertinent = not pertinent (having connection with the matter at hand); irrelevant
incontinent = having no self-restraint, especially in regard to sexual activity; unrestrained
inhibit = to prohibit from doing something; to hold in check
inhibitor = a person or thing that inhibits; especially any substance that slows or prevents a chemical or organic reaction
lieutenant = a person who acts in place of a superior, as during the latter's absence; aide; assistant
maintain = to keep or keep up something; continue in or with; carry something on; to keep the continuance of something
maintenance = a maintaining or being maintained; upkeep, support, defense, etc.; specifically the work of keeping a building, machinery, etc., in a state of good repair or working condition
malady = 1. A disease, disorder, or ailment.
obtain = to get possession of, especially by some effort; procure
pertain = to belong (to); be connected to or associated with; be a part, accessory, etc. of
pertinacious = holding firmly to some purpose, belief, or action, often stubbornly or obstinately (unreasonably determined to have one's own way)
pertinacity = the quality or condition of being pertinacious; stubborn persistence; obstinacy
pertinent = having some connection with the matter at hand; relevant; to the point
prohibit = 1. To forbid by authority: Smoking is prohibited in most theaters. See Synonyms at forbid.
prohibition = a prohibiting (forbidding by law) or being prohibited
rein = 1. Either of two long narrow straps attached to each end of the bit of a bridle and used by a rider or driver to control a horse or other animal: The left rein slipped out of the driver's hands. The rider pulled on the reins, and the horse began to slow down.
retain = to hold or keep something in possession; to keep in a fixed state or condition
retainer = a person or thing that retains (holds or keeps in possession); a person serving another, especially someone of rank; servant, attendant, adherent, etc.
retention = a retaining (holding or keeping in possession) or being retained; power of or capacity for retaining
retentive = having the power or capacity of retaining (keeping)
retinue = a group of retainers (household servant) or attendants
sustain = support, to give support or relief to
sustenance = means of support, maintenance, or subsistence (existence; being); living; food
tenable = capable of being held, maintained, or defended; defensible; reasonable
tenace = [Bridge] an imperfect sequence of high cards in the same unit, as the ace and queen without the king
tenacious = holding firmly; that retains well
tenacity = the quality or state of being tenacious (holding firmly); persistent; stubborn
tenant = one who has the occupation, or temporarily holds the lands of another person
tenement = land, buildings, offices, franchises, etc. held of another by tenure (the act or right of holding a property, an office, a position, etc.); a dwelling house
tenet = a belief, principle, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially the one held in an organization, movement, or profession by members
tenon = a projecting part cut on the end of a piece of wood, etc. for insertion into a corresponding hole (mortise) in another piece of wood to make a joint
tenor = tendency or general course
tenure = the act or right of holding a property, an office, a position, etc.
transcontinental = extending or going across or beyond a continent
Note:
able is from hab (to have, to hold)malady is from male (badly) + hab = habitus (have, hold)rein is from retain (to hold back)
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Frequency: 42
holiday
1. A day free from work that one may spend at leisure, especially a day on which custom or the law dictates a halting of general business activity to commemorate or celebrate a particular event. 假日; 假期
Alternative Latin Root: fest
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: festal
Example word meaning:
festal = Of, relating to, or of the nature of a feast or festival; festive.
Origin:
Frequency: 5
hollow
1. Having a cavity, gap, or space within: a hollow wall. 中空的; 凹陷; 山谷; 空心的; 空洞的
Alternative Greek Root: cotyl koilos
Please See: cotyl
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: coelacanth cotyledon
Please See the Dissection of: cotyledon
Example word meaning:
coelacanth = Any of various mostly extinct lobe-finned fishes of the group Coelacanthiformes or Actinistia, known only in fossil form until a living species, Latimeria chalumnae, was identified in 1938. A second Latimeria species was described in 1999.
cotyledon = the first single leaf produced by the embryo of a flowering plant
Alternative Latin Root: cav
Please See: cav
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cavern cavity concave excavate
Please See the Dissection of: cavern cavity concave excavate
Example word meaning:
cavern = cave; especially one large or indefinite extent
cavity = an unfilled space within a mass; especially a hollowed-out space
concave = hollow and curved like the inside of a bowl
excavate = to form a cavity or hole in; to form by hollowing out; to dig out and remove
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holy
1. Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred. 神圣的; 献身于宗教的
Alternative Greek Root: hagio
Please See: hagio (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: hagiocracy hierarch hieratic hieroglyphic
Please See the Dissection of: hagiocracy hierarch
Example word meaning:
hagiocracy = rule by priests, saints, or others considered holy
hierarch = a religious holy ruler or leader in a position of authority; a leader or chief of a religious group; high priest; (holy ruler)
hieratic = 1. Of or associated with sacred persons or offices; sacerdotal.
hieroglyphic = 1. a. Of, relating to, or being a system of writing, such as that of ancient Egypt, in which pictorial symbols are used to represent meaning or sounds or a combination of meaning and sound.b. Written with such symbols.
Alternative Latin Root: sacr sanct secr
Please See: sacr (exact root) sanct (exact root) secr (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: consecrate consecration desecrate execration obsecration sacrament sacred sacrifice sacristan sacrosanct saint sanctify sanctimonious sanctimony sanction sanctity sanctuary sanctum sanctum sanctorum
Please See the Dissection of: consecrate consecration desecrate execration obsecration sacrament sacrifice sacrosanct saint sanctimonious sanctimony sanction sanctity sanctuary sanctum sanctum sanctorum
Example word meaning:
consecrate = to make or declare sacred for religious use
consecration = a consecrating (setting apart as holy; declaring sacred for religious use) or being consecrated
desecrate = take away the sacredness of; treat as not sacred; profane (not in temple; showing no respect for sacred thing)
execration = the act of execrating; a cursing; denouncing, etc.
obsecration = an act of obsecrating (begging for something or supplicating (asking for someone humbly and earnestly) someone; entreating (earnestly requesting))
sacrament = any of certain rites instituted by Jesus and believed to be means of grace: baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, penance, holy orders, matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick are the seven recognized by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches
sacred = 1. Dedicated to or set apart for the worship of a deity.
sacrifice = the act of offering the life of a person or animal, or some object in propitiation (appeasement) of or homage (anything given or done to show honor, respect or reverence) to a deity (god)
sacristan = 1. One who is in charge of a sacristy.
sacrosanct = very sacred, holy, or inviolable (not violatable)
saint = a holy person
sanctify = 1. To set apart for sacred use; consecrate: The preacher sanctified the ground as a cemetery.
sanctimonious = pretending to be very holy or pious (having or showing religious devotion; zealous in the performance of religious obligations); affecting righteousness
sanctimony = affected (artificial, not real) piety (devotion or loyalty to religious duties and practices) or righteousness; religious hypocrisy(a pretending to be what one is really not)
sanction = the act of a recognized authority confirming or ratifying an action; authorized approval or permission
sanctity = saintliness or holiness; the fact of being sacred or inviolable
sanctuary = a holy place, as building set aside for worship of the divinity or of one or more deities; specifically the ancient Temple at Jerusalem
sanctum = a sacred place
sanctum sanctorum = holy of holies; a place of utmost privacy and inviolability
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home
1. A place where one lives; a residence. 家; 家乡; 家庭的; 本国的; 根据地
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. The closet root is home itself whose derivative includes homely, and ham, whose derivative includes hamlet
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Frequency: 72
honest
1. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright: an honest lawyer. 诚实的; 正直; 用正当手段获得的; 诚实坦率的
Alternative Latin Root: honest prob
Please See: prob
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dishonest honest honesty probity prove
Please See the Dissection of: probity
Example word meaning:
dishonest = 1. Disposed to lie, cheat, defraud, or deceive.
honest = 1. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright: an honest lawyer.
honesty = 1. The quality or condition of being honest; integrity.
probity = uprightness (or rightness) in one's dealings; integrity
prove = 1. a. To establish the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence: The novel proves that the essayist can write in more than one genre. The storm proved him to be wrong in his prediction.b. To demonstrate the reality of (something): He proved his strength by doing 50 pushups.c. To show (oneself) to be what is specified or to have a certain characteristic: proved herself to be a formidable debater; proved herself to be worthy of the task.
Origin:
Frequency: 2
honesty
1. The quality or condition of being honest; integrity. 诚实
Alternative Latin Root: probitas
Note:
Please see honest
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: probity
Please See the Dissection of: probity
Example word meaning:
probity = uprightness (or rightness) in one's dealings; integrity
Origin:
honour
Variant of honor. 荣誉; 阁下; 为纪念; 使增光; 勋章
Alternative Greek Root: doxa tim
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: doxology timocracy
Please See the Dissection of: doxology timocracy
Example word meaning:
doxology = a usually liturgical (ritual) expression of praise to God
timocracy = government in which a certain amount of property is needed for the execution of office; government in which love of honor is the ruling principle
Alternative Latin Root: dec honor
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: decent decorate dishonest honest honesty honor honorarium honorary honorific
Please See the Dissection of: decent
Example word meaning:
decent = appropriate; well-formed; conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality; fairly good
decorate = 1. To furnish, provide, or adorn with something ornamental; embellish.
dishonest = 1. Disposed to lie, cheat, defraud, or deceive.
honest = 1. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright: an honest lawyer.
honesty = 1. The quality or condition of being honest; integrity.
honor = 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; recognition or esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate; the place of honor at the table.
honorarium = A payment given to a professional person for services for which fees are not legally or traditionally required.
honorary = 1. Held or given as a mark of honor, especially conferred as an honor without the usual adjuncts: an honorary degree.
honorific = Conferring or showing respect or honor.
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honourable
1. possessing or characterized by high principles: honourable intentions. 体面的; 可敬的; 荣誉的
Alternative Latin Root: honest ingenu
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dishonest honest honesty ingenuous
Please See the Dissection of: ingenuous
Example word meaning:
dishonest = 1. Disposed to lie, cheat, defraud, or deceive.
honest = 1. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright: an honest lawyer.
honesty = 1. The quality or condition of being honest; integrity.
ingenuous = of noble birth or nature; frank; open; candid
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hook
1. a. A curved or sharply bent device, usually of metal, used to catch, drag, suspend, or fasten something else.b. A fishhook. 勾拳; 打曲线球; 挂钩; 用钓钩钓; 肘弯击
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 6
hope
1. To wish for a particular event that one considers possible: We are hoping for more financial support. 希望; 盼望; 被寄托希望的人或物
Alternative Latin Root: spair sper
Please See: spair (exact root) sper (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: despair desperate Esperanto prosper prosperity
Please See the Dissection of: despair desperate Esperanto prosper prosperity
Example word meaning:
despair = to lose hope; be without hope;
desperate = having lost hope; giving no ground for hope
Esperanto = an artificial international language based as far as possible on words common to the chief European languages
prosper = to succeed, thrive, grow, etc. in a vigorous way
prosperity = the condition of being successful or thriving, especially economic well-being
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Frequency: 19
horizon
1. The apparent intersection of the earth and sky as seen by an observer. Also called apparent horizon. 地平线
Alternative Latin Root: horizon
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: horizon horizontal
Example word meaning:
horizon = 1. The apparent intersection of the earth and sky as seen by an observer. Also called apparent horizon.
horizontal = 1. Of, relating to, or near the horizon.
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horn
1. One of the hard, usually permanent structures projecting from the head of certain mammals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, or antelopes, consisting of a bony core covered with a sheath of keratinous material. 喇叭; 角; 角制物; 角状物; 角质
Alternative Greek Root: carat
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: carat karat keratin rhinoceros triceratops
Example word meaning:
carat = 1. A unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams.
karat = A unit of measure for the fineness of gold, equal to 1/24 part. Pure gold is 24 karat; gold that is 50 percent pure is 12 karat.
keratin = 1. Any of a class of filamentous proteins that are abundant in the cytoskeleton of vertebrate epithelial cells and are the main constituents of the outer layer of skin and tough epidermal structures such as hair, nails, hooves, feathers, and claws.
rhinoceros = Any of several large thick-skinned ungulate mammals of the family Rhinocerotidae, having one or two upright horns on the snout, and including the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) of Africa, the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) of India and Nepal, and the Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) and Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) of Southeast Asia.
triceratops = A large ceratopsian dinosaur of the genus Triceratops of the Cretaceous Period, having a large bony frill at the back of the skull, a pair of horns above the eyes, and a single horn on the nose.
Alternative Latin Root: corn
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: capricorn cornea corner cornet cornucopia unicorn
Example word meaning:
capricorn = 1. See Capricornus.
cornea = The transparent convex anterior portion of the outer fibrous coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and the pupil and is continuous with the sclera.
corner = 1. a. The position at which two lines, surfaces, or edges meet and form an angle: the four corners of a rectangle.b. The area enclosed or bounded by an angle formed in this manner: sat by myself in the corner; the corner of one's eye.
cornet = 1. Music A wind instrument of the trumpet class, having three valves operated by pistons.
cornucopia = 1. Greek Mythology The horn of the goat that suckled Zeus, which broke off and became filled with fruit. In folklore, it became full of whatever its owner desired.
unicorn = 1. a. A fabled creature symbolic of virginity and usually represented as a horse with a single straight spiraled horn projecting from its forehead. b. Heraldry A representation of this beast, having a horse's body, a stag's legs, a lion's tail, and a straight spiral horn growing from its forehead, especially employed as a supporter for the Royal Arms of Great Britain or of Scotland.
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horse
1. a. A large hoofed mammal (Equus caballus) having a short coat, a long mane, and a long tail, domesticated since ancient times and used for riding and for drawing or carrying loads.b. An adult male horse; a stallion.c. Any of various equine mammals, such as the wild Asian species Przewalski's horse or certain extinct forms related ancestrally to the modern horse. 马; 木马
Alternative Greek Root: hipp
Please See: hipp (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: hippodrome hippophagi hippopotamus Philip philippic Phillips
Please See the Dissection of: hippodrome hippophagi hippopotamus Philip philippic Phillips
Example word meaning:
hippodrome = a horse race course, or track
hippophagi = eaters of horse flesh
hippopotamus = any of a family (Hippopotamyidae) of large, plant-eating, artiodactylous mammals with a heavy, thick-skinned, almost hairless body and short legs: they live chiefly in or near rivers in Africa
Philip = a name for a man who is loving horse
philippic = a discourse or declamation full of bitter condemnation; (originally speeches relating to Philip)
Phillips = Phillips loving horses. Used as a boy or masculine name
Alternative Latin Root: caval cheval equ
Please See: caval (exact root) cheval (exact root) equ (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cavalcade cavalier chivalry equerry equestrian equine equitation
Please See the Dissection of: cavalier chivalry equestrian equine
Example word meaning:
cavalcade = 1. A procession of riders or horse-drawn carriages.
cavalier = n. an armed horseman; knight; a gallant or courteous gentleman, especially one serving as a lady's escort; adj. casual or indifferent toward matters of some importance; haughty
chivalry = a group of knights or gallant gentlemen;
equerry = 1. A personal attendant to the British royal household.
equestrian = of horses, horsemen, horseback, horseback riding, or horsemanship
equine = of, relating to, or like a horse
equitation = The art and practice of riding a horse.
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Frequency: 5
hospital
1. a. A facility that provides emergency, inpatient, and usually outpatient medical care for sick or injured people.b. A facility that provides veterinary care for sick or injured animals. 医院
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see Latin root: hospit- (which means guest). Please see also most frequently used word: guest
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Frequency: 3
host
1. One who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity. 主人; 许多; 寄主; 节目主持人
Alternative Latin Root: hospit-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: hospice hospitable hospital hospitality host hostile
Example word meaning:
hospice = 1. A shelter or lodging for travelers, pilgrims, foundlings, or the destitute, especially one maintained by a monastic order.
hospitable = 1. Disposed to treat guests with warmth and generosity.
hospital = 1. a. A facility that provides emergency, inpatient, and usually outpatient medical care for sick or injured people.b. A facility that provides veterinary care for sick or injured animals.
hospitality = 1. Cordial and generous reception of or disposition toward guests.
host = 1. One who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.
hostile = 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: hostile forces; hostile acts.
Note:
host is from hostis (enemy, stranger). host = hos (=hospit-, guest) + tis (=-pot, power) = having the power to be in charge of guests or strangers, hence host
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Frequency: 5
hot
1. a. Having or giving off heat; capable of burning.b. Being at a high temperature. 急躁的; 最新的; 极其暖和的; 热; 热的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see Greek root: therm (which means heat).
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Frequency: 50
hotel
An establishment that provides lodging and usually meals and other services for travelers and other paying guests. 旅馆; 酒店; 饭店
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 7
hour
1. One of the 24 equal parts of a day. 小时; 时刻; 时间
Alternative Greek Root: hora
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: horae horologe horoscope hour
Example word meaning:
horae = (Classical Myth & Legend) classical myth the goddesses of the seasons. Also called: the Hours
horologe = A device, such as a clock or sundial, used in telling time.
horoscope = 1. a. The aspect of the planets and stars at a given moment, such as the moment of a person's birth, used by astrologers.b. A diagram of the signs of the zodiac based on such an aspect.
hour = 1. One of the 24 equal parts of a day.
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Frequency: 8
house
1. a. A structure serving as a dwelling for one or more persons, especially for a family. b. A household or family. 剧场; 家族; 房子; 房屋; 提供住房
Alternative Greek Root: ec oec
Please See: ec (exact root) oec (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: dioecious ecology economics economy ecumenical monoecious
Please See the Dissection of: dioecious ecology economics monoecious
Example word meaning:
dioecious = having sex organs in different individual bodies
ecology = the study of the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
economics = the science or law that deals with the problems in the production and consumption of wealth, the related labor, finance, etc
economy = 1. a. Careful, thrifty management of resources, such as money, materials, or labor: learned to practice economy in making out the household budget.b. An example or result of such management; a saving.
ecumenical = 1. Of worldwide scope or applicability; universal.
monoecious = on same plants, having separate male flowers and female flowers
Alternative Latin Root: dom
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: despot dome domestic domicile
Please See the Dissection of: despot
Example word meaning:
despot = A ruler with absolute power
dome = 1. a. A roof or vault having a circular, polygonal, or elliptical base and a generally hemispherical or semispherical shape.b. A geodesic dome.
domestic = 1. Of or relating to the family or household: domestic chores.
domicile = 1. A residence; a home.
Note:
despot is from dom (house)
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Frequency: 46
how
1. In what manner or way; by what means: How does this machine work? 多少; 如何; 怎么; 怎样
Alternative Greek Root: posos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: posology
Example word meaning:
posology = The study of the dosages of medications.
Alternative Latin Root: quantus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: quanta quantify quantitative quantity quantum quota quote quotidian quotient
Example word meaning:
quanta = Plural of quantum.
quantify = 1. To determine or express the quantity of.
quantitative = 1. a. Expressed or expressible as a quantity.b. Of, relating to, or susceptible of measurement.c. Of or relating to number or quantity.
quantity = 1. a. A specified or indefinite number or amount: shipped a large quantity of books; sells quantities of paper to publishers.b. A considerable amount or number: sells drugs wholesale and in quantity.c. An exact amount or number: the quantity of material recycled in a month.
quantum = 1. Physics a. The smallest amount of a physical quantity that can exist independently, especially a discrete quantity of electromagnetic radiation.b. This amount of energy regarded as a unit.
quota = 1. A proportional share, as of goods, assigned to a group or to each member of a group; an allotment.
quote = 1. a. To repeat or copy (words from a source such as a book), usually with acknowledgment of the source: quoted lines from Shakespeare in his lecture.b. To repeat or copy the words of (a person or a book or other source): likes to quote Shakespeare when giving advice.c. To cite or refer to for illustration or proof: quoted statistics to show she was right.
quotidian = 1. Everyday; commonplace: "There's nothing quite like a real ... train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute" (Anita Diamant).
quotient = The number obtained by dividing one quantity by another. In 45 ÷ 3 = 15, 15 is the quotient.
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Frequency: 412
human
1. A member of the primate genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other apes by a large brain and the capacity for speech. 人; 人的; 人类的
Alternative Greek Root: anthrop
Please See: anthrop
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anthropogenesis anthropoid anthropometry anthroponomy anthropophagous anthropophobiac human misanthrope philanthropist pithecanthropus
Please See the Dissection of: anthropogenesis anthropoid anthropometry anthroponomy anthropophagous anthropophobiac misanthrope philanthropist
Example word meaning:
anthropogenesis = the study of the origins of humans
anthropoid = having the shape of a human being; apelike
anthropometry = a branch of anthropology dealing with the measurement of human body to determine differences in individuals, group, etc.; It is used in medicine
anthroponomy = science of human behavior
anthropophagous = feeding on human flesh
anthropophobiac = one who has a morbid fear of mankind
human = 1. A member of the primate genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other apes by a large brain and the capacity for speech.
misanthrope = a man who hates mankind
philanthropist = One who loves mankind, loves his fellow man, a kind rich person helping the poor
pithecanthropus = An extinct hominin known from fossil remains discovered in Java in 1891 and originally designated Pithecanthropus erectus because it was thought to represent a species evolutionarily intermediate between humans and nonhuman apes. Pithecanthropus is now classified as Homo erectus. It is sometimes referred to as Java man.
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cretin humanity inhuman superhuman
Example word meaning:
cretin = 1. A person with cretinism.
humanity = 1. Humans considered as a group; the human race.
inhuman = 1. Lacking kindness, pity, or compassion; cruel or indifferent: inhuman treatment of the prisoners.
superhuman = 1. Above or beyond the human; preternatural or supernatural.
Note:
cretin is from christian (human being)
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Frequency: 92
humble
1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful. 使卑下; 使谦恭; 地位低下的; 谦卑的; 谦虚的
Alternative Latin Root: humilis
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: humiliate humility
Example word meaning:
humiliate = To cause (someone) to feel a loss of pride, dignity, or self-respect: humiliated him with a contemptuous refusal.
humility = The quality or condition of being humble.
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humorous
1. Full of or characterized by humor; funny: a humorous story. 富于幽默的; 富幽默感的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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humour
Variant of humor. The quality that makes something laughable or amusing; funniness 幽默; 幽默感; 诙谐; 迁就
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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hunger
1. a. A strong desire or need for food.b. The discomfort, weakness, or pain caused by a prolonged lack of food. 饥饿; 渴望; 食欲
Alternative Greek Root: lim peina
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: bulimia penury
Example word meaning:
bulimia = 1. An eating disorder characterized by episodic binge eating followed by feelings of shame, depression, and self-condemnation. It occurs chiefly in young women of normal and near-normal weight and is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, fasting, or using laxatives. Also called bulimarexia, bulimia nervosa.
penury = Extreme want or poverty; destitution.
Alternative Latin Root: fames
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: famine famish
Example word meaning:
famine = 1. A drastic, wide-reaching food shortage.
famish = 1. To cause to endure severe hunger.
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hungry
1. Experiencing a desire or need for food. 饥饿的
Alternative Latin Root: jejun
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: jejune
Please See the Dissection of: jejune
Example word meaning:
jejune = lacking nutritive value; devoid of significance or interest; dull; juvenile. Originally jejune is from jujunus which means hungry
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Frequency: 10
hunt
1. To pursue (game) for food or sport. 打猎; 搜寻; 猎取; 猎食; 穷追
Alternative Latin Root: venari
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: venison
Example word meaning:
venison = 1. The flesh of a deer used as food.
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Frequency: 6
hurry
1. To cause to move or act with speed or haste: hurried the children to school. 催促; 匆忙; 匆忙做; 急切需要做; 急运
Alternative Latin Root: acceler festin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accelerate festinate
Please See the Dissection of: accelerate
Example word meaning:
accelerate = to increase the speed of
festinate = Hasty.
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Frequency: 1
hurt
1. a. To cause physical damage or pain to (an individual or a body part); injure: The fall hurt his back.b. To experience injury or pain to or in (an individual or a body part): I hurt my knee skiing. 伤...的感情; 伤害; 伤害的; 伤痛的; 使受伤
Alternative Greek Root: deleisthai
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: deleterious
Please See the Dissection of: deleterious
Example word meaning:
deleterious = hurting or harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
Note:
deleterious is from deleisthai
Alternative Latin Root: laed noc
Please See: noc
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: innocence lesion
Example word meaning:
innocence = 1. The state, quality, or virtue of being innocent, especially:a. Freedom from sin, moral wrong, or guilt through lack of knowledge of evil.b. Guiltlessness of a specific legal crime or offense.c. Freedom from guile, cunning, or deceit; simplicity or artlessness.d. Lack of worldliness or sophistication; naiveté.
lesion = Any of various pathological or traumatic changes in a bodily organ or tissue, including tumors, ulcers, sores, and wounds.
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Frequency: 4
husband
1. A man joined to another person in marriage; a male spouse. 丈夫; 节俭地使用
Alternative Greek Root: -andry gametes
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: gamete monandry philander polyandry
Please See the Dissection of: gamete polyandry
Example word meaning:
gamete = a reproductive cell what can unite with another same to form the cell that develops into a new individual
monandry = 1. The state or practice of having one husband at a time.
philander = 1. To have a sexual affair with someone who is not one's spouse or partner. Used especially of a man.
polyandry = the state or practice of having multiple husbands at the same time
Alternative Latin Root: maritus
Please See: maritus (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: marital marticide
Please See the Dissection of: marital marticide
Example word meaning:
marital = of or relating to marriage or the married state
marticide = kill husband
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Frequency: 5
hut
1. A crude or makeshift dwelling or shelter; a shack. 小屋; 茅舍
Alternative Latin Root: capanna taberna
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cabana cabin tabernacle tavern
Example word meaning:
cabana = 1. A light structure on a beach or at a swimming pool used for shelter from the sun or as a dressing room.
cabin = 1. A small, roughly built house or shelter.
tabernacle = 1. often Tabernacle Bible The portable sanctuary in which the Jews housed the Ark of the Covenant during their years in the desert.
tavern = 1. A place of business that serves alcoholic beverages and often basic meals.
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tavern is from taberna (hut)
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I
1. The symbol for iodine. 我
Alternative Latin Root: ego
Please See: ego (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: egocentric egoism egotism
Please See the Dissection of: egocentric egoism egotism
Example word meaning:
egocentric = self-centered; viewing everything in relation to oneself
egoism = the tendency to be self-centered, or to consider only oneself and one)'s own interests, selfishness
egotism = constant, excessive reference to oneself in speaking or writing; self-conceit (too high an opinion of oneself)
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Frequency: 621
ice
1. in case of emergency 冰; 冰冻甜食; 冰淇淋; 涂糖霜
Alternative Greek Root: crystall
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: crystal crystalline glacier
Please See the Dissection of: crystalline
Example word meaning:
crystal = 1. a. A homogenous solid formed by a repeating, three-dimensional pattern of atoms, ions, or molecules and having fixed distances between constituent parts.b. The unit cell of such a pattern.
crystalline = made of crystal
glacier = A huge mass of ice slowly flowing over a landmass, formed from compacted snow in an area where snow accumulation has exceeded melting and sublimation.
Alternative Latin Root: glacies
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: glacial
Example word meaning:
glacial = 1. a. Of, relating to, or produced by a glacier.b. Extremely slow, like the movement of a glacier: Work proceeded at a glacial pace.
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Frequency: 19
icy
1. Containing or covered with ice: an icy road. 冰冷的; 冷冰冰的; 结冰的; 被冰覆盖的
Alternative Latin Root: gelid glacialis
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: gelid glacial
Example word meaning:
gelid = Very cold; icy: gelid ocean waters. See Synonyms at cold.
glacial = 1. a. Of, relating to, or produced by a glacier.b. Extremely slow, like the movement of a glacier: Work proceeded at a glacial pace.
Note:
gel- means cold, jelly, gelatin, and gelation are also from gel-
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idea
1. Something, such as a thought or conception, that is the product of mental activity. 主意; 思想; 想法; 意见; 概念
Alternative Greek Root: idea- ideo- log
Please See: idea- (exact root) ideo- (exact root) log (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: analogy anthology antilogarithm antilogy apology archaeology biology chronology dendrochronology dendrology dermatology doxology dyslogistic ecology entomology epilogue ethnologist etymology eulogy geology geomorphology glossology graphology hematology ichthyology ideal ideate ideogram ideology logarithm logical logomachy logorrhea microbiology misology monologue necrology neologism ontology oologist ornithologist ornithology paleontology pathology petrology philology physiology prologue pseudology psychologist psychology syllogism tautology technology teleology tetralogy theology trilogy trophology zoology
Please See the Dissection of: analogy anthology antilogarithm antilogy apology archaeology biology chronology dendrochronology dendrology dermatology doxology dyslogistic ecology entomology epilogue ethnologist etymology eulogy geology geomorphology glossology graphology hematology ichthyology ideal ideogram ideology logarithm logical logomachy logorrhea microbiology misology monologue necrology neologism ontology oologist ornithologist ornithology paleontology pathology petrology philology physiology prologue pseudology psychologist psychology syllogism tautology technology teleology tetralogy theology trilogy trophology zoology
Example word meaning:
analogy = similarity in some respects between two different things
anthology = a collection of poems, songs, stories etc
antilogarithm = the number that results when a base is raised to a power by a logarithm
antilogy = contradiction in terms or ideas
apology = 1) a formal spoken or written defense of idea; 2) an acknowledgement of some fault, injury, insult, etc, with an expression of regret and a plea for pardon
archaeology = the study of ancient societies
biology = the study of living things
chronology = The science that deals with the determination of dates and the sequence of events
dendrochronology = the science of the determination of time intervals by tree rings
dendrology = study of trees
dermatology = the study of skin and its diseases
doxology = a usually liturgical (ritual) expression of praise to God
dyslogistic = disapproving; opposed to eulogistic
ecology = the study of the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
entomology = the study of insects
epilogue = closing lines added to a play, book etc, providing further comments; epilogue is the opposite of prologue
ethnologist = a specialist who comparatively studies the cultures of contemporary societies or groups
etymology = the study of the origin of a word
eulogy = a piece of writing praising a person at his funeral
geology = a science that deals with the earth, its history, and life especially as recorded in rock or earth
geomorphology = the science that deal with the nature and origin of the topographic feature of earth
glossology = the study of language
graphology = the study of handwriting
hematology = the study of blood
ichthyology = zoological study of fish
ideal = existing as an archetypal idea; perfect, as opposite to real
ideate = To form an idea of; imagine or conceive: "Such characters represent a grotesquely blown-up aspect of an ideal man ... if not realizable, capable of being ideated" (Anthony Burgess).
ideogram = a graphic symbol (as Chinese characters) representing an idea rather than representing how it sounds
ideology = a collection of ideas; a systematic collection of concepts especially about human life or culture
logarithm = the exponent (E) expressing the power to which a fixed number (the base, B) must be raised in order to produce a given number (N); E = logB(N)
logical = reasonable, sensible, connected in correct way
logomachy = a dispute over words
logorrhea = bursting too many words, talkativeness, or wordiness
microbiology = the study of microorganisms
misology = hating of discussion, argument
monologue = a long speech by one person who monopolizing a conversation
necrology = obituary (a notice of a person's death with a short biographical account of the person)
neologism = a new word or an established word acquiring a new meaning
ontology = the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being, reality, or ultimate substance
oologist = a zoological specialist in eggs
ornithologist = a specialist in ornithology (study of birds)
ornithology = zoology dealing with birds
paleontology = the branch of geology that deals with ancient (especially prehistoric) life forms, through the study of fossils
pathology = the medicine that deals with the nature of disease, and the structural and functional changes caused by the disease
petrology = the study of the classification, location, composition, structure, and origin of rocks
philology = the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to the literature and the language used in the literature
physiology = the science about how living things work
prologue = an introductory lines before a poem, play, main contents of a book, etc.
pseudology = the act of lying, especially when humorously proposed as an art or system
psychologist = a specialist in psychology
psychology = the study of mind, and how it influences behavior
syllogism = a deductive reasoning
tautology = two words (ideas) expressing same idea (twice); needless repetition of an idea in a different word, phrase, or sentence; redundancy
technology = the science or study of practical or industrial arts, applied sciences, etc.
teleology = the study of final cause, the fact that has final purpose
tetralogy = a series of four dramas, three tragic and one satirical, performed together at the ancient Athenian festival of Dionysus
theology = the study of god
trilogy = a set of three related plays, novels, etc, which together form an extended, unified work, but each has its own unity
trophology = the science of nutrition; alimentology
zoology = the study of animals
Alternative Latin Root: idea notio sensatio
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: ideal notion sensation
Please See the Dissection of: ideal sensation
Example word meaning:
ideal = existing as an archetypal (of a pattern or a model that represents a type of things) idea
notion = 1. A belief or opinion: had an old-fashioned notion of what qualities were most important in a mate.
sensation = the power or ability or process of receiving conscious sense impressions through direct stimulation of the bodily organism
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Frequency: 55
if
1. a. In the event that: If I were to go, I would be late. b. Granting that: If that is true, what should we do? c. On the condition that: She will play the piano only if she is paid. 如果; 尽管; 无论何时; 是否; 假如
Alternative Latin Root: si
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: nisi quasi
Example word meaning:
nisi = nisi = if not.
quasi = Having a likeness to something; resembling: a quasi success.
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Frequency: 546
ill
1. Not healthy; sick: I began to feel ill last week. 不吉祥的; 不幸; 困难地; 坏的; 有病的
Alternative Greek Root: caco-
Please See: caco- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cacoepy cacoethesis cacography caconym cacophony
Please See the Dissection of: cacoepy cacoethesis cacography caconym cacophony
Example word meaning:
cacoepy = bad pronunciation
cacoethesis = an insatiable desire; same as mania (excessive fondness for something)
cacography = bad handwriting, bad carving
caconym = An erroneous name, especially in taxonomic classification; a misnomer.
cacophony = an unpleasant sound; dissonance
Alternative Latin Root: mal-
Please See: mal- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: maladroit malapropos malediction malefactor malefic malevolent malfeasance malicious malign malignant
Please See the Dissection of: maladroit malapropos malediction malefactor malefic malevolent malfeasance malicious malign malignant
Example word meaning:
maladroit = lacking adroitness (the quality of having skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations); inept
malapropos = in an inappropriate or inopportune way
malediction = a calling down of evil on someone; curse; malediction is the opposite of benediction
malefactor = an evildoer or criminal
malefic = causing disaster; harmful; evil; having harmful influence
malevolent = having, showing, or arising from vicious (bad) ill will or hatred
malfeasance = wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official; commission of an act that is positively unlawful
malicious = having, showing, or caused by malice, intentionally harmful or mischievous; spiteful
malign = to speak evil of someone; defame someone; slander; traduce
malignant = evil in nature;
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Frequency: 3
image
1. a. A representation of the form of a person or object, such as a painting or photograph.b. A sculptured likeness. 形象; 映像; 相像; 肖像; 印象
Alternative Greek Root: icon typ
Please See: icon (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: icon iconoclast iconolatrous iconolatry iconomachy type
Please See the Dissection of: iconoclast iconolatrous iconolatry iconomachy
Example word meaning:
icon = 1. also i·kon (ī′kŏn′)a. An image; a representation.b. A representation or picture of a sacred or sanctified Christian personage, traditionally used and venerated in the Eastern Church.
iconoclast = one who advocates the destruction of (old) religious icons or images
iconolatrous = of, or relating the worship of images or icons
iconolatry = the worship of images or icons
iconomachy = hostility to the use of images as objects of worship
type = 1. A number of people or things having in common traits or characteristics that distinguish them as a group or class: That type of car was popular in the 1970s. See Synonyms at kind.
Alternative Latin Root: idol imagin- imit sign
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: idol imagine imago imitate sign
Please See the Dissection of: idol
Example word meaning:
idol = a representation or symbol of an object of worship; a false god
imagine = 1. To form a mental picture or image of: imagined a better life abroad.
imago = 1. An insect in its sexually mature adult stage after metamorphosis.
imitate = 1. To use or follow as a model: Your brother imitates you because he admires you.
sign = 1. Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality: A high temperature is a sign of fever.
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Frequency: 39
imaginary
1. Having existence only in the imagination; unreal. 假想的; 想象中的
Alternative Latin Root: fantastic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: fantastic
Example word meaning:
fantastic = 1. a. Based on or existing only in fantasy; unreal: fantastic mythological creatures; the fantastic realms of science fiction.b. Strange or fanciful in form, conception, or appearance: "The fire assumed fantastic shapes as he watched" (Ward Just).
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imagination
1. a. The ability to form mental images of things that are not present to the senses or not considered to be real: The author uses her imagination to create a universe parallel to our own.b. The formation of such images: a child's imagination of monsters.c. One of these mental images: "some secret sense ... which ... took to itself and treasured up ... her thoughts, her imaginations, her desires" (Virginia Woolf).d. The mind viewed as the locus or repository of this ability or these images: "This story had been rattling around in my imagination for years" (Orson Scott Card). 想象力; 空想; 创造力
Alternative Greek Root: phantasia
Note:
phantasia = fantasia
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: fantasy
Example word meaning:
fantasy = 1. The creative imagination; unrestrained fancy.
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Frequency: 12
imagine
1. To form a mental picture or image of: imagined a better life abroad. 想象; 料想; 设想
Alternative Latin Root: fict fig fing
Please See: fict (exact root) fig (exact root) fing (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: effigy fiction fictitious figurative figure superficial transfigure
Please See the Dissection of: effigy fiction fictitious figurative figure superficial transfigure
Example word meaning:
effigy = a portrait, statue, or a picture of a person; a crude representation of a despised person that someone hates
fiction = something invented by imagination, as an invented story
fictitious = of or relating to fiction
figurative = representing by a figure (such as a graphic representation) or resemblance
figure = a number symbol, a written character, value expressed in numbers; a geometric form such as a line, triangle, or sphere
superficial = of or being on the surface; limited to surface area
transfigure = to change the figure, form, shape or outward appearance of; transform
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Frequency: 10
importance
the quality or state of being important (marked by or indicative of significant worth or consequence; valuable in content or relationship) 重要, 重要性
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 14
important
marked by or indicative of significant worth or consequence; valuable in content or relationship 重要的, 影响很大的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 160
improve
1. To raise to a more desirable or more excellent quality or condition; make better: Exercise can improve your health. 使更好; 改进
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 31
in
1. a. Within the limits, bounds, or area of: was hit in the face; born in the spring; a chair in the garden.b. From the outside to a point within; into: threw the letter in the wastebasket. 在; 在...里; 处在...中; 按; 时兴的
Alternative Greek Root: em- en-
Please See: em- en-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: emblem empathy empirical empyreal encapsulate encephalitis encomium encyclical encyclopedia endemic energid energy enthalpy enthusiasm entropy enuresis enzyme esophagus esoteric imp metempsychosis parenthesis prosenchyma
Please See the Dissection of: emblem empathy empirical empyreal encapsulate encephalitis encomium encyclical encyclopedia endemic energid energy enthusiasm enzyme esophagus esoteric metempsychosis parenthesis prosenchyma
Example word meaning:
emblem = a picture with a motto or set of verses intended as a moral lesson
empathy = the imaginative projection of a subjective state into an object so that the object appears to be infused with it
empirical = originating in or based on observation or experience; relying on experience or observation alone often without due regard for system and theory
empyreal = celestial (of, relating to, or suggesting heaven, divinity, sky); lofty, grand, or exalted (elevated) in thought, expression, or manner; of outstanding spiritual, intellectual, or moral worth
encapsulate = To encase in or as if in a capsule. capsule = a soluble case of gelatine enclosing a dose of medicine
encephalitis = inflammation of the brain
encomium = a formal expression of high praise; eulogy; panegyric (a formal praise of someone or something)
encyclical = addressed to everyone in a group; general
encyclopedia = a work that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or treats comprehensively a particular branch of knowledge usually in articles often arranged by subject alphabetically
endemic = native to a particular country, nation, or region: said of plants, animals, and, sometimes, customs, etc.; constantly present in a particular region: said of a disease that is generally under control
energid = the nucleus of a cell together with the mass of protoplasm around it
energy = strength, power inside an object or body
enthalpy = Symbol H A thermodynamic function of a system, equivalent to the sum of the internal energy of the system plus the product of its volume multiplied by the pressure exerted on it by its surroundings.
enthusiasm = supernatural (of god) inspiration or possession; intense or eager interest; fervor; zeal
entropy = 1. Symbol S For a closed thermodynamic system, a quantitative measure of the amount of thermal energy not available to do work.
enuresis = The involuntary discharge of urine; urinary incontinence.
enzyme = a protein that act as organic catalysts in initiating or speeding up specific chemical reactions
esophagus = the tube through which food is passed or carried from pharynx to stomach
esoteric = designed for, or understood by the specially initiated alone; requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group; difficult to understand
imp = 1. A mischievous child.
metempsychosis = the transmigration of the soul, esp. the passage of the soul after death into the body of another being, reincarnation
parenthesis = to put beside; additional words put beside what already there, marked off by ( )
prosenchyma = a type of plant tissue consisting of elongated cells with tapering ends, occurring in supporting and conducting tissue
Alternative Latin Root: em- en- il- im- in- ir-
Please See: em- en- il- im- in- ir-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cloy ellipse embryo emphasis emphysema empiric emporium encaustic encephalon enclitic enclose enema enharmonic envy impetuous impetus imprecation incarnadine incarnate inception incipiency inclination incline incorporate incorporation incriminate incubation indentation indenture indicate indicative indicator indite indoctrinate induce induct inductance induction inductive infectious ingest ingestation inoculate inoculation inquest inquisition inquisitive inscribe inscription insect inspection inspector instantaneous instinct institution intensive invidious
Please See the Dissection of: enclose envy impetuous impetus imprecation incarnadine incarnate inception incipiency inclination incline incorporate incorporation incriminate incubation indentation indenture indicate indicative indicator indite indoctrinate induce induct inductance induction inductive infectious ingest ingestation inoculate inoculation inquest inquisition inquisitive inscribe inscription insect inspection inspector instantaneous instinct institution intensive invidious
Example word meaning:
cloy = To cause distaste or disgust by supplying with too much of something originally pleasant, especially something rich or sweet; surfeit.
ellipse = 1. A plane curve, especially:a. A conic section whose plane is not parallel to the axis, base, or generatrix of the intersected cone.b. The locus of points for which the sum of the distances from each point to two fixed points is equal.
embryo = 1. a. The collection of cells that has developed from the fertilized egg of a vertebrate animal, before all the major organs have developed.b. A collection of such cells of a human, especially from implantation in the uterine wall through the eighth week of development.
emphasis = 1. Special forcefulness of expression that gives importance to something singled out; stress: a lecture on housekeeping with emphasis on neatness; paused for emphasis, then announced the winner's name.
emphysema = 1. A pathological condition of the lungs marked by an abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces, resulting in labored breathing and an increased susceptibility to infection. It can be caused by irreversible expansion of the alveoli or by the destruction of alveolar walls.
empiric = 1. One who is guided by practical experience rather than precepts or theory.
emporium = 1. A place where various goods are bought and sold; a marketplace.
encaustic = 1. A paint consisting of pigment mixed with beeswax and fixed with heat after its application.
encephalon = The brain of a vertebrate.
enclitic = 1. A clitic that is attached to the end of another word. In Give 'em the works, the pronoun 'em is an enclitic.
enclose = to close in
enema = 1. The injection of liquid into the rectum through the anus for cleansing, for stimulating evacuation of the bowels, or for other therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
enharmonic = Of, relating to, or involving tones that are identical in pitch but are written differently according to the key in which they occur, as C sharp and D flat, for example.
envy = a feeling of discontent and ill will because someone else's advantages, possessions, etc that one lacks
impetuous = full of impulsive vehemence (quality of being powerful) or passion
impetus = impulse (a driving force); stimulation; incentive
imprecation = the act of imprecating (praying for or invoking) evil, etc. on someone; a curse
incarnadine = having flesh color which is pinkish; bloodred
incarnate = endowed (given something to support, donated) with a human flesh body; in bodily form; Note: when used as a verb, embody or provide with a flesh body
inception = an act, process of taking on; an instance of beginning; commencement
incipiency = the first stage of existence; new emergence
inclination = the act of bending, leaning, or sloping; especially a bowing or nodding (bending head forward slightly and raising it again quickly, as a sign of greeting)
incline = to deviate from a horizontal or vertical position, course, etc.; lean; slop; slant
incorporate = to combine something into a body or to form an indistinguishable whole
incorporation = the act of bringing together or combine something into a single body or whole
incriminate = to charge somebody with a crime; accuse
incubation = the act or process of incubating (sitting on eggs so as to hatch the eggs by the warmth of the body)
indentation = an indenting or being indented (cut in using tooth), as a notch
indenture = a contract or agreement
indicate = to show; to direct attention to; to point out
indicative = giving an indication; showing
indicator = one that indicates (to point out)
indite = to put in writing; compose and write
indoctrinate = to instruct or teach with doctrines, theories, or beliefs
induce = to lead on to some action, condition, belief, etc; persuade
induct = to place in a benefice (land owned by a feudal tenant because of services rendered to his owner) or official position with formality or ceremony; introduce formally; to teach someone knowledge not open to all
inductance = the property of an electric circuit by which a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that induces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby circuit
induction = the act of drawing from particular facts to a general conclusion
inductive = leading on; inducing
infectious = likely to cause infection; containing disease-producing organisms or matter or substance
ingest = to take food into body, as by swallowing, inhaling, or absorbing
ingestation = the process of taking food etc into body as by swallowing, inhaling or absorbing; ingestation is not the opposite of gestation (which means pregnancy)
inoculate = to inject a serum, vaccine, etc, into especially in order to create immunity
inoculation = the process of inoculate (to inject a vaccine etc into a living organism especially to produce immunity)
inquest = a judicial inquiry; as a coroner's investigation of a death
inquisition = the act of inquiring; investigation
inquisitive = inclined to ask many questions or seek information; eager to learn
inscribe = to write, mark, or engrave on some surface
inscription = something that is inscribed (written, engraved or printed); epigraph
insect = any of a class of arthropods (invertebrate animals with segmented body and joined appendages e.g. bugs or bees) with well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen, only three pairs of legs, and typically one or two pairs of wings
inspection = an act of inspect (look at carefully)
inspector = a person who inspects
instantaneous = done, occurring or acting without any perceptible duration of time
instinct = an inborn ability or tendency to behave in a way that is characteristic of a species. e.g. sucking is an instinct in mammals
institution = an instituting (setting up, establishing, founding, introducing) or being instituted; establishment
intensive = tending to strengthen or increase, or give force or emphasis
invidious = (of something having some unusual quality) exciting ill will or envy or odium (hatred)
Note:
cloy is actually inclav = in- (in) + clav (nail)ellipse = el (=en-, in) + lips (leave)
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Frequency: 2822
inch
1. A unit of length in the US Customary and British Imperial systems, equal to 1/12 of a foot (2.54 centimeters). See Table at measurement. 英寸; 少许; 缓慢谨慎地移动
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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include
1. To contain or take in as a part, element, or member. 包含; 包括
Alternative Latin Root: complect includ
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: complex enclose include
Please See the Dissection of: complex enclose
Example word meaning:
complex = having two or more than two interrelated parts
enclose = to close in
include = 1. To contain or take in as a part, element, or member.
Note:
enclose is from includ
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Frequency: 80
including
forming part of the group of people or things under discussion 包括
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see include.
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Frequency: 58
income
1. The amount of money or its equivalent received during a period of time in exchange for labor or services, from the sale of goods or property, or as profit from financial investments. 收入
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see in and come.
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Frequency: 27
increase
to become greater in size, amount, degree, etc.; grow 增加, 增强, 提高; v. 增加, 提高
Alternative Latin Root: amplific auct aug aux cresc
Please See: auct (exact root) aug (exact root) aux (exact root) cresc
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accretion accrue amplify auction augment augur augury august author auxiliary concrete crescendo crescent eke inaugurate increase increment
Please See the Dissection of: accretion auction augment augur augury august author auxiliary concrete crescendo crescent inaugurate increase
Example word meaning:
accretion = growth in size, especially by addition or accumulation
accrue = 1. To come to one as a gain, addition, or increment: interest accruing in my savings account.
amplify = 1. To make larger or more powerful; increase.
auction = a public sale at which items are sold one by one, each going to the last and the highest of a series of competing bidders (offer as fee that one will pay)
augment = to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
augur = an official diviner (a person who foretells) of ancient Rome; one held to foretell events by omens
augury = divination (foresee or foretell the future) from auspices or omens
august = inspiring awe (wonder, reverence) and reverence (very deep respect, live and awe); imposing and magnificent
author = a person who makes or originates something; creator; originator
auxiliary = giving help or aid; assisting or supporting
concrete = formed into a solid mass; coalesced (combine to grow together)
crescendo = with a gradual increase in loudness; often used as a musical direction, indicated by the sign <
crescent = marked by an increase
eke = 1. To supplement with great effort. Used with out: eked out an income by working two jobs.
inaugurate = to induct an official into office
increase = to become greater in size, amount, degree, etc.; grow
increment = 1. The process of increasing in number, size, quantity, or extent.
Note:
concrete is from cresc (increase, grow)eke is from aux (increase)increase is from in-(on) + crease (=cresc, grow, increase)
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Frequency: 45
indeed
1. Without a doubt; certainly: very cold indeed; was indeed grateful. 用以表示强调; 用以表示驚訝、感興趣等; 的确; 真正地; 真的！
Alternative Latin Root: quippe
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: quip
Example word meaning:
quip = A clever, witty remark. See Synonyms at joke.
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indoor
1. Of, situated in, or intended for use in the interior of a building: an indoor pool; indoor paint. 室内的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see in and door.
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indoors
In or into a house or building. 在屋里; 室内; 进入室内
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see in and door.
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industrial
1. Of, relating to, or resulting from the manufacturing industry: industrial development; industrial pollution. 工业的
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industry
1. a. The sector of an economy made up of manufacturing enterprises: government regulation of industry.b. A sector of an economy: the advertising industry. See Synonyms at business. 工业; 勤奋
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 47
infect
1. To invade and proliferate in, often resulting in disease. Used of microorganisms or other infectious agents: people who were infected with salmonella. 传染; 感染
Alternative Latin Root: infic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: infect infection
Example word meaning:
infect = 1. To invade and proliferate in, often resulting in disease. Used of microorganisms or other infectious agents: people who were infected with salmonella.
infection = 1. a. The invasion of bodily tissue by pathogenic microorganisms that proliferate, resulting in tissue injury that can progress to disease: measures taken by the hospital to prevent infection.b. The entry or placement, as by injection, of a microorganism or infectious agent into a cell or tissue.c. An instance of being infected: developed an infection in my toe.d. An agent or a contaminated substance responsible for one's becoming infected: an infection spread by contaminated water.e. The pathological state resulting from having been infected: a drug to control infection.
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infectious
likely to cause infection; containing disease-producing organisms or matter or substance 传染的
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influence
an ethereal (heavenly) fluid held to flow from the stars and to affect the actions of humans; an act or power of producing an effect without apparent or direct use of force or command 影响, 感化; n. 影响力, 势力; 影响, 权势; n. 有影响的人(或事物)
Alternative Latin Root: affic influentia
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: affection influence influent
Please See the Dissection of: affection influence
Example word meaning:
affection = a moderate feeling or emotion
influence = an ethereal (heavenly) fluid held to flow from the stars and to affect the actions of humans; an act or power of producing an effect without apparent or direct use of force or command
influent = Flowing in or into.
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Frequency: 15
influential
Having or exercising influence. 有影响的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see influence.
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inform
1. a. To impart information to; make aware of something: We were informed by mail of the change in plans. The nurse informed me that visiting hours were over.b. To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject. 告发; 告知; 告诉
Alternative Latin Root: certior
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: certiorari
Example word meaning:
certiorari = A writ seeking review of a lower court decision by a higher court.
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Frequency: 1
information
1. Knowledge or facts learned, especially about a certain subject or event. See Synonyms at knowledge. 信息; 情报; 资料
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 168
ink
1. A pigmented liquid or paste used especially for writing or printing. 墨; 墨水
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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inn
1. A public lodging house serving food and drink to travelers; a hotel. 客栈; 小旅馆
Alternative Latin Root: hospitale taberna
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: hostel tabernacle tavern
Example word meaning:
hostel = 1. A supervised, inexpensive lodging place for travelers, especially young travelers.
tabernacle = 1. often Tabernacle Bible The portable sanctuary in which the Jews housed the Ark of the Covenant during their years in the desert.
tavern = 1. A place of business that serves alcoholic beverages and often basic meals.
Note:
tavern is from taberna (hut)
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inner
1. Located or occurring farther inside: an inner room; an inner layer of warm clothing. 内部的; 内心的
Alternative Greek Root: esotero
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: esoteric
Please See the Dissection of: esoteric
Example word meaning:
esoteric = designed for, or understood by the specially initiated alone; requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group; difficult to understand
Alternative Latin Root: penit
Please See: penit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: penetrate
Example word meaning:
penetrate = 1. To enter, pass into, or force a way into: The needle penetrated the skin. Light penetrated the forest canopy. The soldiers penetrated enemy territory.
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Frequency: 2
inquire
1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices. 查究; 询问
Alternative Greek Root: historein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: history
Example word meaning:
history = 1. a. A chronological record of events, as of the life or development of a people or institution, often including an explanation of or commentary on those events: a history of the Vikings.b. A formal written account of related natural phenomena: a history of volcanoes.c. A record of a patient's general medical background: took the patient's history.d. An established condition or pattern of behavior: an inmate with a history of mental illness and drug abuse.
Alternative Latin Root: inquir quaer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: inquest inquire inquisition inquisitive inquisitor perquisite query
Please See the Dissection of: inquest inquisition inquisitive perquisite
Example word meaning:
inquest = a judicial inquiry; as a coroner's investigation of a death
inquire = 1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices.
inquisition = the act of inquiring; investigation
inquisitive = inclined to ask many questions or seek information; eager to learn
inquisitor = One who inquires or makes an inquisition, especially a questioner who is excessively rigorous or harsh.
perquisite = a privilege, gain, bonus, or profit incidental (occurring merely by chance) to regular salary or wages
query = 1. A question; an inquiry.
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inquiry
1. The act of inquiring: engaged in scientific inquiry. 查询; 询问; 调查; 质询
Alternative Greek Root: gnosis
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: gnosis
Example word meaning:
gnosis = Intuitive apprehension of spiritual truths, an esoteric form of knowledge sought by the Gnostics.
Alternative Latin Root: discussio scrutini
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: discussion scrutiny
Example word meaning:
discussion = 1. Consideration of a subject by a group; an earnest conversation.
scrutiny = Close, careful examination or observation.
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insect
any of a class of arthropods (invertebrate animals with segmented body and joined appendages e.g. bugs or bees) with well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen, only three pairs of legs, and typically one or two pairs of wings 昆虫
Alternative Greek Root: entom
Please See: entom (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: entomology
Please See the Dissection of: entomology
Example word meaning:
entomology = the study of insects
Alternative Latin Root: insect
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: insect insectivore
Please See the Dissection of: insect
Example word meaning:
insect = any of a class of arthropods (invertebrate animals with segmented body and joined appendages e.g. bugs or bees) with well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen, only three pairs of legs, and typically one or two pairs of wings
insectivore = 1. Any of various small, principally nocturnal mammals that characteristically feed chiefly on insects and other small invertebrates, and including the shrews, moles, and hedgehogs.
Note:
insect is actually a direct tranlation from Greek entom
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Frequency: 2
inside
1. a. An inner or interior part.b. Inward character, perceptions, or feelings: felt good on the inside about volunteering to help. 内部; 在...之内; 在...内部; 在...里面; 在内部
Alternative Greek Root: endo- ento-
Please See: endo- (exact root) ento- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: endocardial endocrine endodermis endogamy endometrium endoplasm endoscope endoscopy endosperm endothelium endothermic esoteric osmosis
Please See the Dissection of: endodermis endogamy endoplasm endoscope endosperm endothermic esoteric osmosis
Example word meaning:
endocardial = situated within the heart
endocrine = 1. Secreting internally.
endodermis = The innermost layer of the cortex in roots and stems. Cortext = outer layer of an internal organ
endogamy = marriage within a clan or group
endometrium = The glandular mucous membrane that lines the uterus
endoplasm = the inner part of the cytoplasm of a cell, as opposed to ectoplasm
endoscope = a tiny instrument to look inside cavity in body, such as bladder
endoscopy = A slender, tubular instrument, such as an arthroscope or laparoscope, that is inserted into a body cavity or part for the purpose of visual examination, diagnosis, or surgical treatment
endosperm = a tissue which surrounds the developing embryo of a seed and provides food for its growth
endothelium = A thin layer of flat epithelial cells that lines serous cavities, lymph vessels, and blood vessels.
endothermic = relating to a chemical change in which heat is absorbed
esoteric = designed for, or understood by the specially initiated alone; requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group; difficult to understand
osmosis = the diffusion of solvent through semipermeable membrane into solution of higher concentration so as to equalize concentrations on both sides of the membrane
Note:
osmosis earlier is endosmose
Alternative Latin Root: em- en- il- im- in- int intra- intro- ir-
Please See: em- (exact root) en- (exact root) il- (exact root) im- (exact root) in- (exact root) intra- (exact root) intro- (exact root) ir- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: denizen enclose encompass enter entrails interior internal intestine intimate intramural intrinsic introduce introspection introspective introvert
Please See the Dissection of: enclose encompass internal intimate intramural intrinsic introduce introspective introvert
Example word meaning:
denizen = 1. An inhabitant; a resident: denizens of Buenos Aires; turtles and other swamp denizens.
enclose = to close in
encompass = to form a circle about something or somewhere, enclose; envelop
enter = 1. To come or go into: The train entered the tunnel.
entrails = 1. The internal organs, especially the intestines; viscera.
interior = 1. Of, relating to, or located on the inside; inner.
internal = of or having to do with the inside; inner
intestine = The portion of the digestive tract extending from the stomach to the anus and, in humans and other mammals, consisting of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine.
intimate = adj. pertaining to the inmost character of a thing; fundamental; vt. to make known indirectly; hint
intramural = occurring within a community, organization, or institution; occurring within the substance of the walls of an organ
intrinsic = belonging to the real nature of a thing; not dependent on external circumstances; essential; inherent
introduce = to lead or bring into a given place or position; conduct in
introspection = Contemplation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations; self-examination.
introspective = relating to looking into one's own mind, feeling etc, having reflections about one's own thoughts and feelings
introvert = to turn inward or in upon itself as to concentrate or direct upon oneself
Note:
denizen = deintus = de- (from) + intus (inside) + -ein (=-an, a person who does something)enter is from intra-
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Frequency: 26
instead
1. In the place of something previously mentioned; as a substitute or an equivalent: Having planned to drive, we walked instead. 代替
Alternative Greek Root: anti-
Please See: anti-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: antonomasia
Example word meaning:
antonomasia = 1. The substitution of a title or epithet for a proper name, as in calling a sovereign "Your Majesty."
Alternative Latin Root: por- pro- prod- sub- vice
Please See: por- pro- prod- sub-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: portent portentous proconsul prognosticate subrogate vice vicegerent
Please See the Dissection of: portent portentous
Example word meaning:
portent = something that portends (to be an omen or warning of; foreshadow) an event that is going to occur, especially an unfortunate event; omen
portentous = that portends (foreshadow) evil, ominous
proconsul = 1. A provincial governor of consular rank in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.
prognosticate = 1. To predict according to present indications or signs; foretell. See Synonyms at predict.
subrogate = To engage in the subrogation (of a person or entity).
vice = 1. a. A practice or habit considered to be evil, degrading, or immoral: the vices of smoking and drinking.b. Wicked or depraved conduct or habits; corruption: "sharpers, desperadoes, pirates, and criminals steeped in vice" (Carl Holliday).
vicegerent = A person appointed by a ruler or head of state to act as an administrative deputy.
Note: The alternative roots here are for instead of
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Frequency: 50
instruct
1. To give orders to; direct: instructed the children to hang up their coats. 指示; 教; 指导
Alternative Greek Root: catechein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: catechumen
Example word meaning:
catechumen = 1. One who is being taught the principles of Christianity.
Alternative Latin Root: erud instru paed
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: erudite instruct instrument pedant
Please See the Dissection of: erudite instrument
Example word meaning:
erudite = having or showing a wide knowledge gained from reading; learned; scholarly
instruct = 1. To give orders to; direct: instructed the children to hang up their coats.
instrument = a thing by means of which something is done; means; a tool or implement, especially one used for delicate work or for scientific or artistic purpose
pedant = 1. One who ostentatiously exhibits academic knowledge or who pays undue attention to minor details or formal rules.
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pedant is from paed (instruct)
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instrument
a thing by means of which something is done; means; a tool or implement, especially one used for delicate work or for scientific or artistic purpose 乐器, 工具, 仪器, 器械
Alternative Greek Root: -meter
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: bathometer chronometer clinometer craniometer cyclometer electrodynamometer graphometer hygrometer refractometer spirometer telechronometer telehydrobarometer tonometer
Please See the Dissection of: bathometer chronometer clinometer craniometer cyclometer electrodynamometer graphometer hygrometer telechronometer telehydrobarometer tonometer
Example word meaning:
bathometer = device to measure depth of water
chronometer = a meter(clock) for exact time, exact time clock
clinometer = an instruments for measuring angles of elevation or inclination
craniometer = an instrument for measuring skulls
cyclometer = an instrument to measure the revolutions of a wheel
electrodynamometer = an instrument to measure electric power
graphometer = semicircle, a surveying instrument to measure angles
hygrometer = an instrument for measuring the amount of moisture in the air
refractometer = Any of several instruments used to measure the index of refraction of a substance
spirometer = An instrument for measuring the volume of air entering and leaving the lungs
telechronometer = A watch that synchronizes itself to a remote source
telehydrobarometer = an instrument for measuring the level of water in a tank or reservoir remotely
tonometer = an instrument to measure the exact pitch of tones
Alternative Latin Root: organ
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: organize
Example word meaning:
organize = 1. a. To put in order; arrange in an orderly way: organized the papers into files; organized her thoughts before speaking.b. To cause to have an orderly, functional, or coherent structure: organized the report around three main initiatives. See Synonyms at arrange.c. To cause (oneself) to act or live in an orderly or planned way: has trouble in school because he can't get organized.
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insurance
1. a. The act, business, or system of insuring.b. The state of being insured.c. A means of being insured. 保险
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 15
intend
1. To have in mind; plan: We intend to go. They intend going. I intended that you would go as well. 对准; 想要; 意指; 打算
Alternative Latin Root: aud intend propon
Please See: aud
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: apropos audacious intend intendant intense intent intention superintend
Please See the Dissection of: apropos
Example word meaning:
apropos = at an opportune time; seasonably; fit for the present topic or purpose
audacious = 1. Fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold. See Synonyms at adventurous, brave.
intend = 1. To have in mind; plan: We intend to go. They intend going. I intended that you would go as well.
intendant = 1. An administrative official serving a French, Spanish, or Portuguese monarch.
intense = 1. Possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to an extreme degree: the intense sun of the tropics.
intent = 1. Something that is intended; an aim or purpose. See Synonyms at intention.
intention = 1. The action or fact of intending: Are computers capable of intention?
superintend = To oversee and manage; supervise.
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Frequency: 6
intention
1. The action or fact of intending: Are computers capable of intention? 意图; 用意
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see intend.
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Frequency: 1
interest
a right or claim to something, a share or participation in something 兴趣, 嗜好, 利息; 股份; vt. 使...感兴趣
Alternative Latin Root: usuria
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: usury
Example word meaning:
usury = 1. The practice of lending money and charging the borrower interest, especially at an exorbitant or illegally high rate.
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Frequency: 67
interesting
Arousing or holding the attention; absorbing. 有意思的; 有趣的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see interest.
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Frequency: 20
international
1. Of, relating to, or involving two or more nations: an international commission; international affairs. 国际的; 参加国际比赛的人; 国际比赛
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Frequency: 41
interrupt
1. To break the continuity or uniformity of: Rain interrupted our baseball game. 打断; 遮断; 中断
Alternative Latin Root: intermitt obloqui
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: intermission obloquy
Please See the Dissection of: intermission obloquy
Example word meaning:
intermission = the act of intermitting (causing to cease for a time or at some intervals; discontinuing); the act of being intermitted; an interval between the parts of an entertainment (such as the acts of a play)
obloquy = a strongly condemnatory utterance: abusive language
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into
1. To the inside or interior of: went into the house. 到…里; 变成; 成为; 撞上; 撞击
Alternative Greek Root: en-
Please See: en-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: encapsulate intoxicate
Please See the Dissection of: encapsulate intoxicate
Example word meaning:
encapsulate = To encase in or as if in a capsule. capsule = a soluble case of gelatine enclosing a dose of medicine
intoxicate = using drug or alcohol, to affect the nervous system, so as to cause a loss of control
Alternative Latin Root: em- en- il- im- in- intro- ir-
Please See: em- (exact root) en- (exact root) il- (exact root) im- (exact root) in- (exact root) intro- ir- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: enact enclose endure envoy immigrant immigrate impact impress imprison incarnadine incarnate incident incise incision incisive incisor incline incorporate incorporation incriminate incur incursion indebted indicator indigenous indoctrinate induct inductance inductive infarct infatuate infect infer inflate influence infuse ingest ingestation ingredient initial initiate initiative inquest inquire inquisition inquisitive inquisitor inscribe insect insinuate insolation inspect inspection inspector inspire instill insulate inter introduce introspection introspective introvert invective inveigh investigate irrupt irruption isolate isolated metempsychosis reincarnation
Please See the Dissection of: enact enclose endure envoy immigrant impact impress imprison incarnadine incarnate incision incisive incisor incline incorporate incorporation incriminate incursion indebted indicator indigenous indoctrinate induct inductance inductive infatuate infer influence infuse ingest ingestation ingredient initial initiate initiative inquest inquisition inquisitive inscribe insect insinuate insolation inspect inspection inspector insulate inter introduce introspective introvert invective inveigh investigate irruption isolate reincarnation
Example word meaning:
enact = to make a bill into a law; to pass a law; decree (make an official order); ordain (order)
enclose = to close in
endure = to hold up under pain, fatigue, etc.; stand; bear; undergo; to put up with; tolerate
envoy = a person delegated to represent one government in its dealings with another; messenger; representative
immigrant = one that immigrates (comes to a country and lives there)
immigrate = To enter and settle in a country or region to which one is not native. See Usage Note at migrate.
impact = to force tightly together; pack; wedge (to force or pack; to force or crowd together in a narrow space)
impress = to force into public service, especially into a navy
imprison = to put or keep in prison (a place where persons are confined (limited)); jail
incarnadine = having flesh color which is pinkish; bloodred
incarnate = endowed (given something to support, donated) with a human flesh body; in bodily form; Note: when used as a verb, embody or provide with a flesh body
incident = 1. a. A particular occurrence, especially one of minor importance. See Synonyms at occurrence.b. An event in a narrative or drama.
incise = 1. To cut into, as with a sharp instrument: incised the tablet with chisels; a plateau that had been deeply incised by streams.
incision = the act or result of incising (cutting into with a sharp tool); cut in; gash (make a long deep cut)
incisive = cutting into
incisor = a cutting tooth; any of the eight front teeth in either jaw (in human)
incline = to deviate from a horizontal or vertical position, course, etc.; lean; slop; slant
incorporate = to combine something into a body or to form an indistinguishable whole
incorporation = the act of bringing together or combine something into a single body or whole
incriminate = to charge somebody with a crime; accuse
incur = 1. To acquire or come into (something usually undesirable); sustain: incurred substantial losses during the stock market crash.
incursion = a sudden brief invasion or raid; a running in when not desired or expected
indebted = owing gratitude or recognition to another; owing money
indicator = one that indicates (to point out)
indigenous = existing, growing, or produced naturally in a region or country; belonging to a place as a native
indoctrinate = to instruct or teach with doctrines, theories, or beliefs
induct = to place in a benefice (land owned by a feudal tenant because of services rendered to his owner) or official position with formality or ceremony; introduce formally; to teach someone knowledge not open to all
inductance = the property of an electric circuit by which a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that induces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby circuit
inductive = leading on; inducing
infarct = An area of tissue that undergoes necrosis as a result of obstruction of local blood supply, as by a thrombus or embolus.
infatuate = to make foolish; cause to lose sound judgment
infect = 1. To invade and proliferate in, often resulting in disease. Used of microorganisms or other infectious agents: people who were infected with salmonella.
infer = to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises (a proposition as a basis for an argument or inference)
inflate = 1. To fill (something) with air or gas so as to make it swell: inflated the balloon with helium.
influence = an ethereal (heavenly) fluid held to flow from the stars and to affect the actions of humans; an act or power of producing an effect without apparent or direct use of force or command
infuse = to cause something to be permeated with another such as a principle (a chemical to alter characteristics of something) that alters usually for the better
ingest = to take food into body, as by swallowing, inhaling, or absorbing
ingestation = the process of taking food etc into body as by swallowing, inhaling or absorbing; ingestation is not the opposite of gestation (which means pregnancy)
ingredient = any of the things that a mixture is made of; a constituent of anything
initial = of or relating to the beginning; incipient [his initial reaction]
initiate = to bring into practice or use; introduce by first doing or using; start;
initiative = of or having the nature of initiation (introduction by first doing or using; starting); introductory; initial; the characteristic of originating new ideas or methods
inquest = a judicial inquiry; as a coroner's investigation of a death
inquire = 1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices.
inquisition = the act of inquiring; investigation
inquisitive = inclined to ask many questions or seek information; eager to learn
inquisitor = One who inquires or makes an inquisition, especially a questioner who is excessively rigorous or harsh.
inscribe = to write, mark, or engrave on some surface
insect = any of a class of arthropods (invertebrate animals with segmented body and joined appendages e.g. bugs or bees) with well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen, only three pairs of legs, and typically one or two pairs of wings
insinuate = to introduce or work into gradually, indirectly, and artfully; to suggest in an artful or indirect way
insolation = the act or an instance of insolating (exposing to the rays of the sun so as to dry; bleaching (removing color from), etc.)
inspect = to look at or look into something carefully; examine
inspection = an act of inspect (look at carefully)
inspector = a person who inspects
inspire = 1. To affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence.
instill = 1. To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant: "Morality ... may be instilled into their minds" (Thomas Jefferson).
insulate = to set apart; detach from the rest; isolate
inter = To place in a grave or tomb; bury.
introduce = to lead or bring into a given place or position; conduct in
introspection = Contemplation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations; self-examination.
introspective = relating to looking into one's own mind, feeling etc, having reflections about one's own thoughts and feelings
introvert = to turn inward or in upon itself as to concentrate or direct upon oneself
invective = inveighing (making a very violent verbal attack; talking or writing bitterly against someone); using, inclined to use, or characterized by strong verbal abuse
inveigh = to make a violent verbal attack; talk or write bitterly against
investigate = to search into so as to learn the facts; inquire into systematically
irrupt = 1. To break or burst in: The boys irrupted into the kitchen.
irruption = the act of irrupting (bursting suddenly or violently)
isolate = to set apart from others; place something alone
isolated = 1. Far from others or difficult to get to; remote: an isolated farmhouse.
metempsychosis = Reincarnation.
reincarnation = the act of incarnating again; rebirth in new body or form
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metempsychosis = met (=meta-, beyond) + em (into) + psychosis (soul)
Note: Please see: in, inside, within
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Frequency: 301
introduce
to lead or bring into a given place or position; conduct in 介绍, 引进, 采用, 提出, 提倡, 放入
Alternative Latin Root: induc
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: induce induct
Please See the Dissection of: induce induct
Example word meaning:
induce = to lead on to some action, condition, belief, etc; persuade
induct = to place in a benefice (land owned by a feudal tenant because of services rendered to his owner) or official position with formality or ceremony; introduce formally; to teach someone knowledge not open to all
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Frequency: 6
introduction
1. The act or process of introducing or the state of being introduced. 介绍; 导论; 序言; 引见; 引言
Alternative Latin Root: proem
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: proem
Example word meaning:
proem = An introduction; a preface.
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Frequency: 18
invent
1. To produce or contrive (something previously unknown) by the use of ingenuity or imagination. 发明; 虚构
Alternative Latin Root: fict fig fing inven
Please See: fict (exact root) fig (exact root) fing (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: feign fiction fictitious invent invention inventory superficial
Please See the Dissection of: fiction fictitious superficial
Example word meaning:
feign = 1. a. To give a false appearance of: feign sleep.b. To represent falsely; pretend to: feign authorship of a novel.
fiction = something invented by imagination, as an invented story
fictitious = of or relating to fiction
invent = 1. To produce or contrive (something previously unknown) by the use of ingenuity or imagination.
invention = 1. The act or process of inventing: used a technique of her own invention.
inventory = 1. a. A detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one's possession, especially a periodic survey of all goods and materials in stock.b. The process of making such a list, report, or record.c. The items listed in such a report or record.d. The quantity of goods and materials on hand; stock.
superficial = of or being on the surface; limited to surface area
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feign is from fing (invent)
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invitation
1. The act of inviting. 邀请; 请帖; 请柬
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see invite.
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invite
1. To ask for the presence or participation of: invite friends to dinner; invite writers to a conference. 邀请; 征求; 请求
Alternative Latin Root: invit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: invitation invite vie vying
Example word meaning:
invitation = 1. The act of inviting.
invite = 1. To ask for the presence or participation of: invite friends to dinner; invite writers to a conference.
vie = 1. Archaic To offer in competition; match.
vying = Present participle of vie.
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vie is from envier (invit) by aphesisFor vying, please see vie.
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Frequency: 1
inwards
Toward the inside, center, or interior 向内
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see into. There are many root alternatives for into
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iron
1. Symbol Fe A silvery-white, lustrous, malleable, ductile, magnetic or magnetizable, metallic element occurring abundantly in combined forms, notably in hematite, limonite, magnetite, and taconite, and used alloyed in a wide range of important structural materials. Atomic number 26; atomic weight 55.845; melting point 1,538°C; boiling point 2,861°C; specific gravity 7.874 (at 20°C); valence 2, 3, 4, 6. See Periodic Table. 熨斗; 铁; 高尔夫球铁头球棒; 烫平; 熨
Alternative Latin Root: ferr-
Please See: ferr- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: farrier fe ferreous ferric ferriferous ferrite ferromagnetism ferrous ferrule
Please See the Dissection of: ferreous ferriferous ferromagnetism ferrous
Example word meaning:
farrier = One who shoes horses.
fe = The symbol for iron.
ferreous = of, like, or containing iron
ferric = Relating to or containing iron, especially with valence 3 or a valence higher than in a corresponding ferrous compound.
ferriferous = bearing or containing iron
ferrite = 1. Any of a group of nonmetallic, ceramiclike, usually ferromagnetic compounds of ferric oxide with other oxides, especially such a compound characterized by extremely high electrical resistivity and used in computer memory elements, permanent magnets, and various solid-state devices. Also called ferrate.
ferromagnetism = the quality of being ferromagnetic (of iron, nickel, or cobalt, which has a high magnetic permeability which varies with the magnetizing force)
ferrous = of, containing, or derived from iron
ferrule = 1. A metal ring or cap placed around a pole or shaft for reinforcement or to prevent splitting.
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Frequency: 4
island
1. Abbr. Isl. or Is. or I. A landmass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water. 安全岛; 岛; 岛屿
Alternative Greek Root: nes
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: melanesia micronesia polynesia
Example word meaning:
melanesia = A division of Oceania in the southwest Pacific Ocean comprising the islands northeast of Australia and south of the equator. It includes the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, the Bismarck Archipelago, various other island groups, and sometimes New Guinea.
micronesia = A division of Oceania in the western Pacific Ocean comprising the islands east of the Philippines and north of the equator. It includes the Caroline, Marshall, Mariana, and Gilbert Islands.
polynesia = A division of Oceania including scattered islands of the central and southern Pacific Ocean roughly between New Zealand, Hawaii, and Easter Island. The larger islands are volcanic, the smaller ones generally coral formations.
Alternative Latin Root: insul
Please See: insul (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: insula insular insulate insulation insulin isle isolate isolated peninsula
Please See the Dissection of: insular insulate insulation insulin isolate peninsula
Example word meaning:
insula = An oval region found in each hemisphere of the cerebral cortex, lateral to the lentiform nucleus and situated within the sylvian fissure, involved in sensation, emotion, and autonomic function. Also called island of Reil.
insular = of, relating to, or constituting an island; characteristic of an isolated people
insulate = to set apart; detach from the rest; isolate
insulation = the action of insulating (setting apart; detaching)
insulin = a protein hormone secreted by the islets (a very small island) of Langerhans, in the pancreas (a large, elongated gland behind stomach and secreting a digestive juice), which helps the body use sugar and other carbohydrates
isle = An island, especially a small one.
isolate = to set apart from others; place something alone
isolated = 1. Far from others or difficult to get to; remote: an isolated farmhouse.
peninsula = a land area almost entirely surrounded by water and connected with the mainland by an isthmus (a narrow strip of land having water at each side and connecting two larger bodies of land)
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Frequency: 1
it
1. Used to refer to that one previously mentioned. Used of a nonhuman entity; an animate being whose sex is unspecified, unknown, or irrelevant; a group of objects or individuals; an action; or an abstraction: polished the table until it shone; couldn't find out who it was; opened the meeting by calling it to order. 它; 用于某些动词之后; 作先行代词; 作无人称动词的主语; 信息技术
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 1386
its
Used as a modifier before a noun: The airline canceled its early flight to New York. 它的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 215
January
The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. See Table at calendar. 一月
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jaw
1. a. Either of two bony or cartilaginous structures that in most vertebrates form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth.b. The mandible or maxilla or the part of the face covering these bones.c. Any of various structures of invertebrates that have an analogous function to vertebrate jaws. 上下颚; 颌; 颚
Alternative Greek Root: gnath
Please See: gnath (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: prognathous
Please See the Dissection of: prognathous
Example word meaning:
prognathous = having the jaws projecting beyond the upper face
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jealous
1. Fearful or wary of losing one's position or situation to someone else, especially in a sexual relationship: Her new boyfriend was jealous of her male friends. 妒忌的; 猜疑的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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jealousy
1. A jealous attitude or disposition. 妒忌
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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jelly
1. A soft, semisolid food substance with a resilient consistency, made by the setting of a liquid containing pectin or gelatin or by the addition of gelatin to a liquid, especially such a substance made of fruit juice containing pectin boiled with sugar. 果子冻; 果子煮成冻; 果酱; 胶状物
Alternative Latin Root: gelata
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: galantine
Example word meaning:
galantine = A dish of boned, stuffed meat or fish that is poached and served cold coated with aspic.
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Jew
1. An adherent of Judaism as a religion or culture. 犹太人; 犹太教徒
Alternative Greek Root: Ioudai
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: judaic judaism
Example word meaning:
judaic = Of, relating to, or characteristic of Jews or Judaism: Judaic traditions.
judaism = 1. The monotheistic religion of the Jews, tracing its origins to Abraham and having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Hebrew Scriptures and the Talmud.
Alternative Latin Root: Iudae
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: yiddish
Example word meaning:
yiddish = The language historically of Ashkenazic Jews of Central and Eastern Europe, resulting from a fusion of elements derived principally from medieval German dialects and secondarily from Hebrew and Aramaic, various Slavic languages, and Old French and Old Italian.
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yiddish is from Iudae (Jew)
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jewel
1. a. A precious stone; a gem.b. A small natural or artificial gem used as a bearing in a watch. 宝石; 珠宝
Alternative Latin Root: gemma
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: gem
Example word meaning:
gem = 1. A piece of a valuable mineral or minerallike substance that has been cut, polished, or otherwise prepared for use as an ornament.
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jewellery
1. (Jewellery) objects that are worn for personal adornment, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, etc, considered collectively 珠宝类; 珠宝饰物; 首饰
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see jewel.
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Jewish
Of or relating to the Jews or their culture or religion. 犹太人的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see Jew.
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job
1. a. A regular activity performed in exchange for payment, especially as one's trade, occupation, or profession: Her job is doing drug research.b. A position of employment: How many jobs are open at the factory? 工作; 职业
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see work.
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Frequency: 80
join
1. To put or bring together so as to make continuous or form a unit: join two boards with nails; joined hands in a circle. 加入; 参加; 接合; 接连处; 相遇
Alternative Greek Root: synapt zygoun
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: synapse synaptic syncretism zygote
Example word meaning:
synapse = 1. To form a synapse.
synaptic = 1. Of or relating to a synapse: synaptic nerve endings.
syncretism = 1. Reconciliation or fusion of differing systems of belief, as in philosophy or religion, especially when success is partial or the result is heterogeneous.
zygote = 1. The cell formed by the union of two gametes, especially a fertilized ovum before cleavage.
Alternative Latin Root: contex continu copulat join jug junct nect ser soci
Please See: join (exact root) jug junct (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adjoin adjunct annex assert associate conjoin conjugal conjugate conjunct conjunction conjunctiva context continue copulate desert disjoin enjoin injunction insert join joint jointure junction juncture junta sermon sociable subjoin subjunctive
Please See the Dissection of: adjunct annex conjugal conjunction continue injunction joint junction juncture subjunctive
Example word meaning:
adjoin = 1. To be next to; be contiguous to: property that adjoins ours.
adjunct = something joined, attached to, or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
annex = to add on or attach, as a smaller thing to a larger; append
assert = 1. To state or express positively; affirm: asserted his innocence.
associate = 1. To connect in the mind or imagination: "I always somehow associate Chatterton with autumn" (John Keats).
conjoin = To join or become joined together; unite.
conjugal = of marriage or the relation between husband and wife; matrimonial; connubial
conjugate = 1. Grammar To inflect (a verb) in its forms for distinctions such as number, person, voice, mood, and tense.
conjunct = 1. Joined together; united.
conjunction = a joining together or being joined together; union; association; combination
conjunctiva = The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball.
context = 1. The part of a text or statement that surrounds a particular word or passage and determines its meaning.
continue = to remain in existence or effect; last; endure [the war continued for five years]
copulate = 1. To engage in sexual intercourse in which the penis is inserted into the vagina.
desert = 1. A barren or desolate area, especially:a. A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.b. A region of permanent cold that is largely or entirely devoid of life.c. An apparently lifeless area of water.
disjoin = To undo the joining of; separate.
enjoin = 1. a. To direct (a person) to do something; order or urge: The doctor enjoined the patient to walk daily.b. To require or impose (an action or behavior, for example) with authority and emphasis; prescribe.
injunction = 1. The act or an instance of enjoining; a command, directive, or order. 2. Law A court order requiring a party to refrain from doing a particular act or to do a particular act.
insert = 1. To put or set into, between, or among: inserted the key in the lock; insert a shim between a door jamb and frame. See Synonyms at introduce.
join = 1. To put or bring together so as to make continuous or form a unit: join two boards with nails; joined hands in a circle.
joint = a place or part where two things or parts are joined
jointure = 1. Law a. The designation of property, held by one spouse (historically the husband) and jointly used by both spouses, to be provided to the other spouse (historically the wife) in the event of the death of the spouse holding the property.b. The property so designated.
junction = a joining or being joined
juncture = a joining or being joined; a point or line of joining or connection; joint
junta = 1. A group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power.
sermon = 1. A religious discourse, especially one delivered as part of a service.
sociable = 1. Fond of the company of others; gregarious: a sociable party guest.
subjoin = To add at the end; append.
subjunctive = of, relating to, or constituting a verb form or set of verb forms that represents a denoted act or state not as fact but as contingent or possible or viewed emotionally (as with doubt or desire) [the subjunctive mood]
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sermon is from ser (join)
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Frequency: 9
joint
a place or part where two things or parts are joined 关节, 接合处; v. 连接, 贴合; adj. 联合的, 共同的;
Alternative Greek Root: arthr harm
Please See: arthr
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anarthrous arm arthropod article harmony
Please See the Dissection of: anarthrous arthropod
Example word meaning:
anarthrous = without or lacking joints
arm = 1. An upper limb of the human body, connecting the hand and wrist to the shoulder.
arthropod = any type of animals with legs and joints
article = 1. An individual thing or element of a class; a particular object or item: an article of clothing; articles of food.
harmony = 1. a. An orderly or pleasing combination of elements in a whole: color harmony; the order and harmony of the universe.b. A relationship in which various components exist together without destroying one another: different kinds of fish living in harmony.c. A relationship characterized by a lack of conflict or by agreement, as of opinion or interest: family harmony.
Note:
arm is from harm (joint)article is a Latin translated from Greek arthr (joint)
Alternative Latin Root: joint
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: conjoint joint jointure
Please See the Dissection of: joint
Example word meaning:
conjoint = 1. Joined together; combined: "social order and prosperity, the conjoint aims of government" (John K. Fairbank).
joint = a place or part where two things or parts are joined
jointure = 1. Law a. The designation of property, held by one spouse (historically the husband) and jointly used by both spouses, to be provided to the other spouse (historically the wife) in the event of the death of the spouse holding the property.b. The property so designated.
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Frequency: 11
joke
1. Something said or done to evoke laughter or amusement, especially an amusing story with a punch line. 开玩笑; 笑话; 笑料
Alternative Latin Root: joc ridicul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: jeopardy jewel jocose jocular juggle ridicule
Please See the Dissection of: ridicule
Example word meaning:
jeopardy = 1. Risk of loss or injury; peril or danger.
jewel = 1. a. A precious stone; a gem.b. A small natural or artificial gem used as a bearing in a watch.
jocose = 1. Given to joking; merry.
jocular = 1. Characterized by joking.
juggle = 1. To toss and catch (two or more objects) so that at least one of them is in the air at all times.
ridicule = the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision (an act of laughing at someone in contempt or scorn)
Note:
jeopardy = jeo (=joc, joke, game) + pardy (=part, separate, divide) = divided gamejewel is from joc (joke, play)
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Frequency: 1
journey
originally, journey means a day's travel; now it means an act or instance of travelling from one place to another; trip 旅程, 旅行, 行程; v. 旅行
Alternative Greek Root: hod por
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: emporium episode exodus method odometer
Please See the Dissection of: exodus
Example word meaning:
emporium = 1. A place where various goods are bought and sold; a marketplace.
episode = 1. a. A separate part of a serialized work, such as a novel or television series.b. A section of a classic Greek tragedy that occurs between two choric songs.
exodus = a situation where masses leaving a place; road out
method = 1. A means or manner of procedure, especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something: a simple method for making a pie crust; mediation as a method of solving disputes. See Usage Note at methodology.
odometer = An instrument that indicates distance traveled by a vehicle.
Note:
episode is from epi- (in addition, upon) + hod (road, way, journey)method = meta- (beyond, after) + hodos (way, journey)
Alternative Latin Root: iter itiner
Please See: itiner (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: errant eyre itinerant itinerary
Please See the Dissection of: errant itinerant itinerary
Example word meaning:
errant = erring or straying from what is right or the right course
eyre = A circuit court held by itinerant royal justices in medieval England.
itinerant = traveling from one place to another place
itinerary = of traveling, journeys, routes, or roads; a route; a record of a journey
Note:
errant is from iter (journey)eyre is from iter (journey)
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joy
1. a. Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness, or an instance of such feeling.b. An expression of such feeling. 欢乐; 喜悦
Alternative Latin Root: gaud
Note:
gaud = to be glad
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: joy rejoice
Example word meaning:
joy = 1. a. Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness, or an instance of such feeling.b. An expression of such feeling.
rejoice = 1. To feel joyful about (something): rejoiced that the ship reached land.
Note:
joy is from gaud (to be glad)rejoice = re- (again) + joice (from gaud (to be glad))
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judge
1. To form an opinion or estimation of after careful consideration: judge heights; judging character. 判断; 法官; 裁判; 裁判员; 鉴定人
Alternative Greek Root: cris crit gnom
Please See: cris (exact root) crit (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: crisis criterion critic critical criticize diacritical hypercritical hypocrisy hypocrite pathognomic physiognomy
Please See the Dissection of: crisis criterion critical criticize diacritical hypercritical hypocrite pathognomic physiognomy
Example word meaning:
crisis = the turning point of a disease for better or for worse, especially a sudden change
criterion = a standard on which a judgment can be based
critic = 1. A person who forms and expresses judgments of the merits, faults, value, or truth of a matter.
critical = tending to find fault; characterized by careful analysis and judgment
criticize = to find out faults with
diacritical = serving to distinguish; able to distinguish
hypercritical = overly criticizing other people
hypocrisy = 1. The practice of professing beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; falseness.
hypocrite = an actor or a person who pretends to be what he is not or better than what he really is
pathognomic = indicating or typical of a particular disease
physiognomy = the process of finding out nature, or characters from physical appearance
Alternative Latin Root: arbitr cens judic
Please See: arbitr (exact root) cens (exact root) judic (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adjudge adjudicate arbitrary arbitrate arbitration censor censorious census judgment judicable judicatory judicature judicial judiciary judicious prejudge prejudice
Please See the Dissection of: adjudge adjudicate arbitrary arbitrate arbitration censor censorious census judicial judiciary judicious prejudice
Example word meaning:
adjudge = to judge or decide by law
adjudicate = to hear and decide a case in court; adjudge
arbitrary = depending on individual discretion or judge and not fixed by law
arbitrate = to act as arbiter to decide upon a dispute; arbiter means a person with power to decide a dispute as a judge
arbitration = the act of arbitrating (judging or deciding upon a dispute)
censor = one of two magistrates (an official to execute laws) in ancient Rome appointed to take the census (counting people and their property for taxation) and, later, to supervise public morals (principles distinguishing right and wrong).
censorious = expressing censure (strong disapproval, a condemning as wrong); inclined to find fault; harshly critical
census = in ancient Rome, the act of counting the people and evaluating their property for taxation
judgment = 1. a. The act or process of judging; the formation of an opinion after consideration or deliberation.b. An opinion or estimate formed after consideration or deliberation, especially a formal or authoritative decision: awaited the judgment of the umpire.
judicable = Liable to or capable of being judged; justiciable.
judicatory = A law court.
judicature = 1. Administration of justice.
judicial = of or about a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice, or the judiciary (a system of courts of law)
judiciary = of judges, law courts or their functions
judicious = having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
prejudge = To judge beforehand without possessing adequate evidence.
prejudice = a judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known; preformed idea
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Frequency: 4
judgment
1. a. The act or process of judging; the formation of an opinion after consideration or deliberation.b. An opinion or estimate formed after consideration or deliberation, especially a formal or authoritative decision: awaited the judgment of the umpire. 判决; 判断; 判断力; 意见
Alternative Latin Root: crim crimin judici
Please See: crim (exact root) crimin (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: discriminant discriminate incriminate indiscriminate judicial judiciary judicious prejudice
Please See the Dissection of: discriminant discriminate incriminate indiscriminate judicial judiciary judicious prejudice
Example word meaning:
discriminant = an expression whose value or sign is used to classify mathematical functions
discriminate = differentiate by looking at the features of; to recognize the difference between; distinguish
incriminate = to charge somebody with a crime; accuse
indiscriminate = not making a careful distinction
judicial = of or about a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice, or the judiciary (a system of courts of law)
judiciary = of judges, law courts or their functions
judicious = having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
prejudice = a judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known; preformed idea
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Frequency: 4
juice
1. a. A fluid naturally contained in plant or animal tissue: fruit juice; meat braised in its own juices.b. A bodily secretion: digestive juices.c. The liquid contained in something that is chiefly solid. 果汁; 肉汁; 菜汁; 体液
Alternative Latin Root: jus succ
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: juice succulent
Example word meaning:
juice = 1. a. A fluid naturally contained in plant or animal tissue: fruit juice; meat braised in its own juices.b. A bodily secretion: digestive juices.c. The liquid contained in something that is chiefly solid.
succulent = 1. Full of juice or sap; juicy.
Origin:
Frequency: 8
July
The seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. See Table at calendar. 七月
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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jump
1. a. To propel oneself upward or over a distance in single quick motion or series of such motions.b. To move suddenly and in one motion: jumped out of bed.c. To move involuntarily, as in surprise: jumped when the phone rang.d. To parachute from an aircraft. 跳; 跳跃; 跳高; 需跳跃过的障碍物; 跳越过去
Alternative Latin Root: sal sil sult
Please See: sal (exact root) sil (exact root) sult (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: assail assault desultory exult exultation insult resilience resilient result resultant salacious salient sally sauté sautés somersault
Please See the Dissection of: desultory exultation resilience resilient result resultant salient
Example word meaning:
assail = 1. To attack violently, as with blows or military force; assault.
assault = 1. a. A violent physical attack, as with blows.b. A strong or cutting verbal attack.
desultory = passing from one thing to another in an aimless way; disconnected; not methodical
exult = 1. To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant.
exultation = the act of exulting (full of joy); rejoicing (full of joy); jubilation (rejoicing); triumph (joy over a victory, achievement)
insult = 1. a. To treat with gross insensitivity, insolence, or contemptuous rudeness. See Synonyms at offend.b. To affront or demean: an absurd speech that insulted the intelligence of the audience.
resilience = the quality of being resilient (bouncing or springing back into shape, position, etc. after being stretched, bent, or especially, compressed)
resilient = bouncing or springing back into shape, position, etc. after being stretched, bent, or, especially, compressed
result = to happen or issue as a consequence or effect [floods resulting from heavy rains]
resultant = that results; following as a consequence
salacious = 1. Appealing to or stimulating sexual desire: salacious reading material.
salient = leaping, jumping, or capering (skipping or jumping about in a playful manner); gushing (pouring out) or jetting forth
sally = 1. To rush out or leap forth suddenly: a bird that sallies out from a branch to catch flying insects.
sauté = To fry lightly in fat in a shallow open pan.
sautés = To fry lightly in fat in a shallow open pan.
somersault = 1. An acrobatic stunt in which the body rolls forward or backward in a complete revolution with the knees bent and the feet coming over the head. Also called somerset; also called regionally tumbleset.
Note:
assail is from salresultant is from re- (again, back) + sul (=sal, jump, leap) + -ant (that does)sauté is from sal (leap)sautés is from sal (leap)somersault is from sal (leap)
Origin:
Frequency: 11
June
The sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. See Table at calendar. 六月
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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just
1. Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions: a just ruler. See Synonyms at fair1. 正好; 正如; 确实地; 绝对地; 请…
Alternative Latin Root: just
Please See: just
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: injustice just justice justiciable justiciary justifiable justify
Please See the Dissection of: injustice justice justifiable
Example word meaning:
injustice = the quality of being unjust or unfair; lack of justice; wrong
just = 1. Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions: a just ruler. See Synonyms at fair1.
justice = the quality of being righteous; rectitude (conduct according to moral principles)
justiciable = 1. Appropriate for a decision by a court because of the presentation of clear legal issues in a dispute between parties with an actual stake in the outcome.
justiciary = A high judicial officer in medieval England.
justifiable = that can be justified or defended as correct
justify = 1. To demonstrate or prove to be just, right, or valid: justified each budgetary expense as necessary; anger that is justified by the circumstances.
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Frequency: 208
justice
the quality of being righteous; rectitude (conduct according to moral principles) 司法, 正义, 公正, 上诉法庭的法官
Alternative Greek Root: dike
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: syndic
Example word meaning:
syndic = 1. One appointed to represent a corporation, university, or other organization in business transactions; a business agent.
Alternative Latin Root: jur just
Please See: jur (exact root) just (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: conjure injustice jurisdiction jurisprudence jurist jury just justice justiciable justiciary
Please See the Dissection of: conjure injustice jurisdiction jurisprudence jurist jury justice
Example word meaning:
conjure = in primitive or superstitious rites, to summon a demon or spirit as by a magic spell
injustice = the quality of being unjust or unfair; lack of justice; wrong
jurisdiction = the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
jurisprudence = the science or philosophy or system of law
jurist = an expert in law; scholar or writer in the field of law
jury = a group of people sworn to hear the evidence and inquire into the facts in a law case, and to give a decision in accordance with their findings
just = 1. Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions: a just ruler. See Synonyms at fair1.
justice = the quality of being righteous; rectitude (conduct according to moral principles)
justiciable = 1. Appropriate for a decision by a court because of the presentation of clear legal issues in a dispute between parties with an actual stake in the outcome.
justiciary = A high judicial officer in medieval England.
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Keen
1. Having a fine, sharp cutting edge or point. 凛冽的; 敏锐的; 渴望的; 热心的
Alternative Greek Root: oxy
Please See: oxy
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: oxymoron
Example word meaning:
oxymoron = A rhetorical figure in which incongruous or contradictory terms are combined, as in a deafening silence and a mournful optimist.
Alternative Latin Root: acer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: eager eglantine
Example word meaning:
eager = 1. Having or showing keen interest, intense desire, or impatient expectancy. See Usage Note at anxious.
eglantine = See sweetbrier.
Note:
eager is from acer (sharp, keen)eglantine is from acer (sharp, keen)
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keep
1. To retain possession of: kept the change; must keep your composure. 保存; 保持; 保持不坏; 保留; 备有
Alternative Greek Root: ekhein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: eunuch
Example word meaning:
eunuch = 1. A castrated man, traditionally employed as a harem attendant or as a functionary in certain Asian courts.
Note:
eunuch is from ekhein (have, keep). eunuch = eune(bed) + ekhein(keep, hold) = bed keeper. ekhein = ech
Alternative Latin Root: serv tain ten ward
Please See: serv tain ten ward (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abstain conservation contain continue detain Edward maintain observation observe preserve reserve retain retention steward
Please See the Dissection of: abstain conservation contain continue detain maintain observation retain retention steward
Example word meaning:
abstain = to hold oneself back; refrain from; voluntarily do without [to abstain from smoking]
conservation = a careful protection or preservation of something
contain = to keep within or inside; to keep within limit
continue = to remain in existence or effect; last; endure [the war continued for five years]
detain = to keep in custody; confine; to keep from going on; hold back
Edward = King of the English (1042-1066) whose reign was marked by political conflict between Norman and English groups.
maintain = to keep or keep up something; continue in or with; carry something on; to keep the continuance of something
observation = observance (the act of keeping, following a law, rule, etc.) as of laws, customs, etc.
observe = 1. a. To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice: observed a car leaving the property.b. To watch attentively: observe a child's behavior.c. To make a systematic or scientific observation of: observe the orbit of a comet.
preserve = 1. To keep from injury, peril, or harm; protect. See Synonyms at defend.
reserve = 1. To keep back, as for future use or for a special purpose: The hospital reserves certain drugs for the most serious cases.
retain = to hold or keep something in possession; to keep in a fixed state or condition
retention = a retaining (holding or keeping in possession) or being retained; power of or capacity for retaining
steward = One who manages another's property, finances, or other affairs
Note:
Edward = guarder of wealth
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Frequency: 96
key
1. a. A notched and grooved, usually metal implement that is turned to open or close a lock.b. A similar implement or an electronic device used for opening, winding, or starting something: the key of a wind-up alarm clock; the new car's electronic key. c. A device, such as a wedge or pin, inserted to lock together mechanical or structural parts.d. A keycard. 钥匙; 关键的; 图例; 字键; 按键
Alternative Latin Root: clavis
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: autoclave clavichord clavicle clavier clef conclave enclave
Please See the Dissection of: clavicle clef conclave
Example word meaning:
autoclave = A strong, pressurized, steam-heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, or cooking.
clavichord = An early keyboard instrument with a soft sound produced by small brass wedges striking horizontal strings.
clavicle = the bone that connects the scapula with the sternum; collarbone
clavier = 1. A keyboard.
clef = a symbol written at the beginning of a musical staff to indicate the pitch of the notes: there are three clefs: G, F, and C
conclave = a private meeting or secret assembly; especially a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope; a gathering of a group or association
enclave = 1. A country or part of a country lying wholly within the boundaries of another.
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Frequency: 54
kick
1. To extend the leg away from the body; strike out with the foot or feet. 踢; 反冲; 快感
Alternative Latin Root: calcitr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: recalcitrant
Please See the Dissection of: recalcitrant
Example word meaning:
recalcitrant = refusing to obey authority, custom, regulation, etc.; stubbornly defiant
Origin:
Frequency: 11
kill
1. a. To put to death: Who killed Julius Caesar?b. To deprive of life: Smallpox killed millions of people in the 1900s. 杀死; 杀
Alternative Greek Root: necroun
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: necrosis
Example word meaning:
necrosis = Death of cells through injury or disease, especially in a localized area of a tissue or organ.
Alternative Latin Root: -cide cid cis mortific nec nic noc nox
Please See: -cide (exact root) cid (exact root) cis (exact root) nec (exact root) nic (exact root) noc (exact root) nox (exact root)
Note:
-cide means something that kills as in pesticide
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: innocent innocuous internecine marticide matricide mortify noxious nuisance obnoxious pernicious regicide suicide
Please See the Dissection of: innocent innocuous internecine marticide matricide mortify noxious nuisance obnoxious pernicious regicide suicide
Example word meaning:
innocent = free from sin, evil, or guilt; specifically doing or thinking nothing morally wrong, not killing anyone or harming anything
innocuous = that does not injure or harm; harmless
internecine = deadly or harmful to both sides of a group involved in a conflict, as a civil war; mutually destructive or harmful
marticide = kill husband
matricide = the act of murdering one's mother
mortify = deaden; to subdue or deaden the bodily appetites (craving for something) especially by abstinence or self-inflicted pain or discomfort
noxious = harmful to the health; injurious [a noxious gas]
nuisance = an act, condition, thing, or person causing trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience
obnoxious = exposed or liable to injury, evil, or harm, liable to punishment; censurable (criticizable); very unpleasant; offensive
pernicious = deadly; causing great injury, destruction, or ruin; fatal
regicide = the person who kills, or is responsible for the killing of a monarch (the single ruler of a country), especially of one's own country
suicide = the act of killing oneself intentionally
Origin:
Frequency: 9
kilo
A kilogram. 公斤
Alternative Greek Root: kilo-
Please See: kilo- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: kilocycle kilogram kilometer
Please See the Dissection of: kilocycle kilogram kilometer
Example word meaning:
kilocycle = one thousand cycles per second
kilogram = one thousand grams
kilometer = 1000 (one thousand) meters
Origin:
kilogram
one thousand grams 千克, 公斤
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see kilo.
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kilometre
(Units) one thousand metres, equal to 0.621371 miles. Symbol: km 公里; 千米
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see kilo.
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kind
1. Having or showing a friendly, generous, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature. 种类; 亲切的; 仁慈的; 和蔼的
Alternative Greek Root: gen gon idea
Please See: gen (exact root) gon (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: abiogenesis anthropogenesis blastogenesis cosmogony Eugene eugenics gene genealogy genesis genetic haematogenous halogen heterogeneous homogeneous homogenous hydrogen idea pathogenic philoprogenitive progenitor progeny telegenic theogony zymogenic
Please See the Dissection of: abiogenesis anthropogenesis blastogenesis cosmogony Eugene eugenics gene genealogy genesis genetic haematogenous halogen heterogeneous homogeneous homogenous hydrogen pathogenic philoprogenitive progenitor progeny telegenic theogony zymogenic
Example word meaning:
abiogenesis = spontaneous generation (lifeless generation)
anthropogenesis = the study of the origins of humans
blastogenesis = a reproduction by asexual means, as by budding in corals
cosmogony = The astrophysical study of the origin and evolution of the universe
Eugene = a name for a man (which means well born, noble)
eugenics = a science or a process of passing improved genes to descendents
gene = a part of cell controlling how a living thing develop, grow, behave; any of the units occurring at specific points on the chromosomes, by which hereditary characters are transmitted and determined: each is regarded as a particular state of organization
genealogy = the study of the history of a family or race
genesis = the origin of something
genetic = relating to genes
haematogenous = forming blood; originating from blood
halogen = any of the five elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine existing in the free state as diatomic molecules
heterogeneous = consisting of parts of different types
homogeneous = of the same or a similar kind or nature
homogenous = related to the same species; having similarity in structure because of the same origin
hydrogen = chemical element H
idea = 1. Something, such as a thought or conception, that is the product of mental activity.
pathogenic = related to the origin of disease
philoprogenitive = Loving one's offspring or children in general
progenitor = ancestor in a family line
progeny = children, descendants
telegenic = well-suited for the medium of television
theogony = the origin of gods
zymogenic = producing or causing fermentation
Alternative Latin Root: benign bon gen gend gener spec
Please See: gen (exact root) gend (exact root) gener (exact root) spec
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aboriginal benign bonny congenial degenerate especial gender general generate generic generous genius genre genteel gentle genus malignant origin primogenitor primogeniture special specie species specific spice
Please See the Dissection of: aboriginal benign bonny congenial degenerate gender general generate generic generous genius genre genteel gentle genus malignant origin primogenitor primogeniture special specie species specific
Example word meaning:
aboriginal = existing in a place from the beginning or from earliest days; first; indigenous (existing naturally in a place)
benign = good; well-born; good-natured; kindly
bonny = attractive or appealing physically; pretty
congenial = kindred (of like nature; similar); compatible; having the same tastes and temperament(a person's customary frame of mind or natural disposition; a person's nature)
degenerate = having sunk to a condition below that which is normal to a type; especially having sunk to a lower and usually corrupt and vicious state
especial = 1. Of special importance or significance; exceptional: an occasion of especial joy.
gender = the fact or condition of being a male or female human being, especially with regard to how this affects or determines a person's social status, goals, self-image, etc.
general = of, for, or from the whole or all; not particular or local
generate = to produce offspring; beget (be the father of)
generic = of, applied to, or referring to a whole kind, class, or group; inclusive or general
generous = of noble birth; having qualities attributed to people of noble birth; noble-minded; gracious(kind, merciful); magnanimous (noble in mind)
genius = according to ancient Roman belief, a guardian spirit assigned to a person at his birth; extended further to mean great mental capacity and inventive ability in some art, science, etc.
genre = a category of artistic, musical or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content; kind; sort
genteel = having or showing the good taste and refinement associated with upper polite society
gentle = belong to the upper classes or polite
genus = a class; kind; sort
malignant = evil in nature;
origin = a coming into existence or being, or use; beginning; birth
primogenitor = the earliest ancestor of a family, race, etc.
primogeniture = the condition or the fact of being the firstborn of the same parents
special = of a kind different from others; distinctive, peculiar, or unique
specie = coin, as distinguished from paper money; kind
species = a distinct kind; sort; variety; class
specific = limiting or limited; specifying or specified; precise; definite; explicit
spice = 1. a. Any of various pungent, aromatic plant substances, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, used to flavor foods or beverages.b. These substances considered as a group.
Note: The roots here are for the second meaning of kind: type, sort, group, origin
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Frequency: 43
king
1. A male sovereign. 国王; 王棋; 纸牌的老K
Alternative Greek Root: basileus
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: basil basilica basilisk
Example word meaning:
basil = 1. a. An aromatic annual herb (Ocimum basilicum) in the mint family, native to Asia and Africa and widely cultivated for its leaves. Also called sweet basil.b. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
basilica = 1. a. A public building of ancient Rome having a central nave with an apse at one or both ends and two side aisles formed by rows of columns, which was used as a courtroom or assembly hall.b. A Christian church building of a similar design, having a nave with a semicircular apse, two or four side aisles, a narthex, and a clerestory.
basilisk = 1. A legendary serpent or dragon with lethal breath and glance.
Alternative Latin Root: reg
Please See: reg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: realm regal regalia regent regicide regnal reign rex royal royalist
Please See the Dissection of: realm regal regalia regent regicide reign royal royalist
Example word meaning:
realm = a kingdom; a region; sphere; area
regal = of a monarch (the single or sole ruler of a state); royal
regalia = rights or privileges belonging to a king; the emblems (symbols) and insignia (badges, marks of rank) of royalty, such as a crown
regent = acting in place of a king or ruler
regicide = the person who kills, or is responsible for the killing of a monarch (the single ruler of a country), especially of one's own country
regnal = Being a specified year of a monarch's reign calculated from the date of accession: in her 12th regnal year.
reign = royal power, authority, or rule; sovereignty (the state of being superior to all others)
rex = A mammal, such as a rabbit or cat, having a genetic mutation that causes the guard hairs to be short or lacking, often resulting in a curly coat.
royal = of, from, by, or to a king, queen or other sovereign (a person who holds reigning power)
royalist = an adherent (supporter, holder) of royalism; person who supports a monarch or a monarchy, especially in times of revolution, civil war, etc.
Note:
realm is from reg (king)rex is from reg (king)royal is from reg (king)royalist is from reg (king)
Origin:
Frequency: 2
kingdom
1. A political or territorial unit ruled by a sovereign. 王国; 界
Alternative Latin Root: regn
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: regnal reign
Please See the Dissection of: reign
Example word meaning:
regnal = Being a specified year of a monarch's reign calculated from the date of accession: in her 12th regnal year.
reign = royal power, authority, or rule; sovereignty (the state of being superior to all others)
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kiss
1. To touch or caress with the lips as an expression of affection, greeting, respect, or amorousness. 吻; 接吻
Alternative Latin Root: oscul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: osculate
Example word meaning:
osculate = 1. To kiss.
Origin:
Frequency: 1
kitchen
1. A room or an area equipped for preparing and cooking food. 厨房
Alternative Latin Root: culina
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cuisine culinary kiln
Please See the Dissection of: cuisine
Example word meaning:
cuisine = 1 [archaic] kitchen 2 style of cooking; manner of preparing food 3 the food prepared as at a restaurant
culinary = Of or relating to a kitchen or to cookery.
kiln = Any of various ovens for hardening, burning, or drying substances such as grain, meal, or clay, especially a brick-lined oven used to bake or fire ceramics.
Note:
cuisine which means kitchen is actually from coqu (cook)kiln is from culina (kitchen)
Origin:
Frequency: 10
knee
1. a. The joint between the thigh and the lower leg, formed by the articulation of the femur and the tibia and covered anteriorly by the patella.b. The region of the leg that encloses and supports this joint. 膝; 膝盖; 膝部
Alternative Latin Root: genu
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: genuflect
Example word meaning:
genuflect = 1. To bend the knee or touch one knee to the floor or ground, as in worship.
Origin:
Frequency: 2
kneel
To go down or rest on one or both knees. 跪; 跪下
Alternative Latin Root: supplic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: suppliant supplicant
Please See the Dissection of: suppliant
Example word meaning:
suppliant = a person who supplicates (asks for something humbly and earnestly); petitioner (a solemn request to a superior or authority)
supplicant = One who supplicates; a suppliant.
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knife
1. A cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade attached to a handle. 刀; 刺; 匕首
Alternative Latin Root: coutel scalpel
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cutlass cutler scalpel
Example word meaning:
cutlass = 1. A short heavy sword with a curved single-edged blade, once used as a weapon by sailors.
cutler = One who makes, repairs, or sells knives or other cutting instruments.
scalpel = A small straight knife with a thin sharp blade used in surgery and dissection.
Origin:
Frequency: 4
knock
1. To strike with a hard blow: knocked him on the head. 把…打成; 撞击; 敲; 敲击声; 敲打
Alternative Latin Root: elid flig offens
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: afflict elide offense
Example word meaning:
afflict = To cause grievous physical or mental suffering to.
elide = 1. a. To omit or slur over (a syllable, for example) in pronunciation.b. To strike out (something written).
offense = 1. a. The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront.b. The state of being offended.
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knot
1. a. A compact intersection of interlaced material, such as cord, ribbon, or rope.b. A fastening made by tying together lengths of material, such as rope, in a prescribed way. 结; 一小群; 把...打结; 捆扎; 树木的节
Alternative Latin Root: nod noue
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: denouement newel node nodule
Please See the Dissection of: denouement
Example word meaning:
denouement = The final resolution or clarification of a dramatic or narrative plot
newel = 1. A vertical support at the center of a circular staircase.
node = 1. a. A knob, knot, protuberance, or swelling.b. Medicine A small, well-defined mass of tissue that is either normal or pathological, as a lymph node or a node at an arthritic joint.
nodule = 1. A small knotlike protuberance.
Note:
newel is from nod (knot)
Origin:
know
To perceive directly; grasp in the mind with clarity or certainty v. 了解；知道；认识
Alternative Greek Root: gno gnos
Please See: gno (exact root) gnos (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: agnostic bibliognost diagnosis gnosis gnostic pathognomic physiognomy prognosis prognosticate
Please See the Dissection of: agnostic bibliognost diagnosis gnostic pathognomic physiognomy prognosticate
Example word meaning:
agnostic = not being able to know whether God exists or not; a person who believes that human mind can not know whether God exists or not
bibliognost = One who knows books; a person who possesses an encyclopedia knowledge of books and bibliography
diagnosis = the process to know something throughout by examining the facts or problems of the thing
gnosis = Intuitive apprehension of spiritual truths, an esoteric form of knowledge sought by the Gnostics.
gnostic = of knowledge especially spiritual knowledge
pathognomic = indicating or typical of a particular disease
physiognomy = the process of finding out nature, or characters from physical appearance
prognosis = 1. a. A prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease.b. The likelihood of recovery from a disease.
prognosticate = know before hand, forecast
Alternative Latin Root: gnit gno gnose gnot nit no nose not sap sci
Please See: gnit (exact root) gno (exact root) gnose (exact root) gnot (exact root) nit (exact root) no (exact root) nose (exact root) not (exact root) sap sci (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: acquaint axonometry can cognition cognizant cognoscente connoisseur connote conscience conscientious conscious denote ignoble ignominy ignorant ignore incognito know nescient nice noble notable noteworthy notice notify notion notoriety notorious omniscient plebiscite precognition prescience prescient recognizance recognize reconnoiter sage science scientific scilicet sciolist unconscionable
Please See the Dissection of: axonometry can cognizant connoisseur connote conscience conscientious conscious denote ignoble ignorant incognito know nescient noble notable noteworthy notoriety notorious omniscient plebiscite prescience recognizance recognize reconnoiter sage science scientific scilicet sciolist unconscionable
Example word meaning:
acquaint = 1. a. To cause to come to know personally: Let me acquaint you with my family.b. To make familiar: acquainted myself with the controls.
axonometry = the branch of crystallography concerned with measurement of the axes of crystals
can = to be able to, have the power or skill to.
cognition = 1. The mental process of knowing, including aspects such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment.
cognizant = knowledgeable of something especially through personal experience; mindful
cognoscente = A person with superior, usually specialized knowledge or highly refined taste; a connoisseur.
connoisseur = expert; especially one who understands the details, technique, or principles of an art and is competent to act as a critical judge
connote = to convey or suggest some meaning in addition to the explicit or denoted meaning
conscience = a knowledge or sense of right and wrong, with an urge to do right
conscientious = governed by or conforming to the dictates (orders) of conscience; scrupulous (doing things carefully with moral integrity)
conscious = perceiving, knowing, apprehending or noticing with a degree of controlled thought or observation
denote = to be a sign of something; indicate; signify
ignoble = not noble in birth or position; of the common people
ignominy = 1. Great personal dishonor or humiliation: a military adventure that ended in ignominy.
ignorant = lacking knowledge; having little knowledge, education, or experience;
ignore = To refuse to pay attention to; disregard.
incognito = with one's own identity unknown or concealed
know = To perceive directly; grasp in the mind with clarity or certainty
nescient = lacking knowledge
nice = 1. Pleasing and agreeable in nature: had a nice time; a nice person.
noble = well-known, fame, renown, etc., having eminence (high in rank)
notable = worthy of note; remarkable
noteworthy = worthy of note; deserving notice; outstanding; remarkable; notable
notice = 1. The act of noting or observing; perception or attention: That detail escaped my notice.
notify = 1. To give notice to; inform: notified the citizens of the curfew by posting signs.
notion = 1. A belief or opinion: had an old-fashioned notion of what qualities were most important in a mate.
notoriety = the quality or state of being notorious (well-known, but unfavorably known)
notorious = well known, publicly discussed; extended further to mean widely but unfavorably known or discussed
omniscient = having infinite knowledge; knowing all things
plebiscite = an expression of the people's will by direct ballot on a political issue, as in choosing between independent nationhood or affiliation with another nation
precognition = Knowledge of something in advance of its occurrence, especially by extrasensory perception; clairvoyance.
prescience = knowledge of something before they happen; foreknowledge
prescient = 1. Of or relating to prescience.
recognizance = [Law] an obligation of record entered into before a court or magistrate, binding a person to do or not do something, be in court at a certain time, etc.
recognize = to perceive a thing or a person to be something or someone previously known; to show or acknowledge that someone is familiar with something previously known
reconnoiter = to make a reconnaissance (a preliminary survey to gain information; especially an exploratory military survey of enemy territory) of
sage = wise, discerning, judicious, etc
science = the state of knowing; knowledge that is distinguished from ignorance or misunderstanding
scientific = of or dealing with science (or knowledge)
scilicet = namely; to wit (power of reasoning); that is to say. Shortened to sc. Originally it means it is permitted to know
sciolist = a person with a superficial show of learning; a person with superficial knowledge of something
unconscionable = not controlled or guided by conscience (a knowledge or sense of right and wrong, with an urge to do right), unscrupulous
Note:
acquaint is from ac- (to) + qnit (know)can is from gno (know)nice = nescire = ne- (not) + scir (=sci, know) + e = ignorant, silly, foolishnoble is from noscere = gnoscere = gno (know) + scere = get to knowsage = sap (know)
Origin:
Frequency: 181
knowledge
1. The state or fact of knowing: Humans naturally aspire to knowledge. 知识; 知道; 学问
Alternative Greek Root: episteme gnosis sophia
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: epistemology gnosis gnostic philosopher prognosis prognostic
Please See the Dissection of: gnostic
Example word meaning:
epistemology = The branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity.
gnosis = Intuitive apprehension of spiritual truths, an esoteric form of knowledge sought by the Gnostics.
gnostic = of knowledge especially spiritual knowledge
philosopher = 1. A student of or specialist in philosophy.
prognosis = 1. a. A prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease.b. The likelihood of recovery from a disease.
prognostic = 1. Of, relating to, or useful in prognosis.
Alternative Latin Root: conscientia notitia scientia
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: conscience notice science scientific
Please See the Dissection of: conscience science scientific
Example word meaning:
conscience = a knowledge or sense of right and wrong, with an urge to do right
notice = 1. The act of noting or observing; perception or attention: That detail escaped my notice.
science = the state of knowing; knowledge that is distinguished from ignorance or misunderstanding
scientific = of or dealing with science (or knowledge)
Origin:
Frequency: 62
labour
Variant of labor. 劳动; 工人; 英国工党; 费力地前进; 分娩
Alternative Latin Root: labor
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: collaborate elaborate labor laboratory laborious labour
Example word meaning:
collaborate = 1. To work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort.
elaborate = 1. Planned or executed with painstaking attention to numerous parts or details: an elaborate scheme.
labor = 1. Physical or mental exertion, especially when difficult or exhausting; work. See Synonyms at work.
laboratory = 1. a. A room or building equipped for scientific experimentation or research.b. An academic period devoted to work or study in such a place.
laborious = 1. Marked by or requiring long, hard work: spent many laborious hours on the project.
labour = Variant of labor.
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lack
1. Deficiency or absence: Lack of funding brought the project to a halt. 缺乏; 不足; 没有; 短缺
Alternative Greek Root: a- mis-
Please See: a- mis-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anarchy anemia apathetic apathy arrhythmia asynergia ataxia misfortune mistrust misunderstand
Please See the Dissection of: anarchy anemia apathetic apathy asynergia misfortune mistrust misunderstand
Example word meaning:
anarchy = a country, or an organization without government or in disorder
anemia = a pathological condition with a lacking of red cells in blood
apathetic = 1. Feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent. 2. Feeling or showing little or no emotion; unresponsive.
apathy = lack of or without feeling or emotion, without interest
arrhythmia = 1. An irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat: a fatal arrhythmia.
asynergia = a lack of cooperation
ataxia = 1. Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement.
misfortune = bad luck
mistrust = can not trust
misunderstand = understand incorrectly
Alternative Latin Root: car eg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: caret
Example word meaning:
caret = A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something is to be inserted in a line of printed or written matter.
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Frequency: 16
ladder
1. a. An often portable structure consisting of two long sides crossed by parallel rungs, used to climb up and down.b. Something that resembles this device, especially a run in a stocking. 梯子; 袜子抽丝; 长统袜子上的抽丝; 发生抽丝现象
Alternative Greek Root: climax
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anticlimax climacteric climax
Please See the Dissection of: anticlimax
Example word meaning:
anticlimax = a sudden drop from the dignified or important in thought or expression to the commonplace or trivial, sometimes for humorous effect
climacteric = 1. a. See menopause.b. See perimenopause.
climax = 1. The point of greatest intensity or force in an ascending series or progression; a culmination. See Synonyms at summit.
Alternative Latin Root: scal
Please See: scal (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: echelon escalator scalar scale scantling
Please See the Dissection of: echelon escalator scalar scale
Example word meaning:
echelon = a steplike formation of ships or troops, in which each unit is slightly to the left or right of the one preceding it
escalator = a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously
scalar = in, on, or involving a scale or scales
scale = a means of ascent (climbing) or descent; a graduated series of musical tones ascending or descending in order of pitch according to a specified scheme of their intervals; something graduated such as a rule for measurement
scantling = 1. A very small amount; a modicum.
Note:
echelon = eschiele which is from scal (ladder)scantling is from scale (ladder, to climb, to gauge)
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Frequency: 2
lady
A woman of high social standing or refinement, especially when viewed as dignified or well-mannered n. 夫人；女士
Alternative Latin Root: domina donna
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: belladonna dame damsel donna madame mademoiselle madonna
Please See the Dissection of: belladonna
Example word meaning:
belladonna = an Old World poisonous plant having purple, or green bell-shaped flowers, glossy black berries, and root and leaves that yield atropine; a medical extract from this plant
dame = 1. Used formerly as a courtesy title for a woman in authority or a mistress of a household.
damsel = 1. A young woman or girl; a maiden.
donna = Used as a courtesy title before the name of a woman in an Italian-speaking area.
madame = 1. Used as a courtesy title before the surname or full name of a woman, especially a married woman, in a French-speaking area: Madame Cartier; Madame Jacqueline Cartier. See Usage Note at miss2.
mademoiselle = 1. Used as a courtesy title before the surname or full name of a girl or an unmarried woman in a French-speaking area: Mademoiselle Turot; Mademoiselle Isabelle Turot. See Usage Note at miss2.
madonna = 1. The Virgin Mary, especially as depicted in art.
Origin:
Frequency: 1
lake
1. A large inland body of fresh water or salt water. 湖
Alternative Latin Root: lac
Please See: lac
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: lacuna lagoon lake loch
Example word meaning:
lacuna = 1. An empty space or a missing part; a gap: "self-centered in opinion, with curious lacunae of astounding ignorance" (Frank Norris).
lagoon = 1. A shallow body of water, especially one separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs.
lake = 1. A large inland body of fresh water or salt water.
loch = 1. A lake.
Note:
lagoon is from lac (lake)
Origin:
Frequency: 16
lamb
1. a. A young sheep, especially one that is not yet weaned.b. The flesh of a young sheep used as meat.c. Lambskin. 像羔羊般柔顺的人; 宝贝; 小羊; 羔羊; 羔羊肉
Alternative Greek Root: amn
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: amnion
Example word meaning:
amnion = A tough, thin membrane that forms a sac enclosing the embryo or fetus of a mammal, bird, or reptile. It is filled with a serous fluid in which the embryo or fetus is suspended.
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lamp
1. Any of various devices that generate light and often heat, especially:a. An electric device having a socket for a light bulb, especially a free-standing piece of furniture.b. A device that gives off ultraviolet, infrared, or other radiation, used for therapeutic purposes.c. A light bulb: a spotlight fitted with a metal-halide lamp.d. A vessel containing oil or alcohol burned through a wick.e. A lantern or fixture that gives off light by burning gas, usually by means of a mantle. 灯
Alternative Greek Root: lampas lampter
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: lamp lantern
Example word meaning:
lamp = 1. Any of various devices that generate light and often heat, especially:a. An electric device having a socket for a light bulb, especially a free-standing piece of furniture.b. A device that gives off ultraviolet, infrared, or other radiation, used for therapeutic purposes.c. A light bulb: a spotlight fitted with a metal-halide lamp.d. A vessel containing oil or alcohol burned through a wick.e. A lantern or fixture that gives off light by burning gas, usually by means of a mantle.
lantern = 1. a. An often portable case with transparent or translucent sides for holding and protecting a light.b. A decorative casing for a light, often of paper.c. A light and its protective or decorative case.
Note:
lantern is from lampter
Alternative Latin Root: lucerna luminaria
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: limbers lucerne luminary
Please See the Dissection of: luminary
Example word meaning:
limbers = Gutters or channels on each side of a ship's keelson that drain bilge water into the pump well.
lucerne = A city of central Switzerland on the northern shore of Lake Lucerne, an irregularly shaped lake surrounded by mountains. The city developed around a monastery founded in the eighth century.
luminary = a person of prominence or with brilliant achievement
Note:
limbers is from luminaria (window, lamp)
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land
1. The solid ground of the earth. 土地; 着陆; 陆地; 地产; 登陆
Alternative Greek Root: ge
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: georgic
Please See the Dissection of: georgic
Example word meaning:
georgic = having to do with agriculture or husbandry
Alternative Latin Root: agr terr
Please See: agr (exact root) terr (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: agrarian agriculture disinter inter Mediterranean peregrine pilgrim terrace terrain terrier territory
Please See the Dissection of: agrarian agriculture disinter inter Mediterranean terrace terrier
Example word meaning:
agrarian = of or relating to fields or lands or their tenure; of, relating to, or characteristic of farmers or their way of life
agriculture = the science and art of farming; work or business of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
disinter = to remove from a grave, tomb, etc.; dig up, exhume (remove from a grave)
inter = To place in a grave or tomb; bury.
Mediterranean = surrounded, or almost surrounded by land; (of water) landlocked
peregrine = 1. Roving or wandering.
pilgrim = 1. A religious devotee who journeys to a shrine or sacred place.
terrace = a raised, flat mound (heap) of earth with sloping sides
terrain = 1. a. An area of land; ground: climbed a tree to view the surrounding terrain.b. A particular geographic area; a region: a guide who knows this terrain well.
terrier = any member of several breeds of generally small and typically aggressive dog, originally bred to rout (defeat) vermin and small game animals from their lairs (resting places)
territory = 1. a. An area of land; a region.b. The land and waters under the jurisdiction of a government.c. A political subdivision of a country.d. A geographic region, such as a colonial possession, that is dependent on an external government: the territories of the Holy Roman Empire.
Note:
pilgrim = pil (per, through) + grim (=agr, land, field)
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Frequency: 10
language
human speech; vocal sounds and words with meaning used in expression or communication 语言
Alternative Greek Root: gloss glot glott
Please See: gloss (exact root) glot (exact root) glott (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: diglot glossary glossology homoglottic monoglot polyglot
Please See the Dissection of: diglot glossary glossology homoglottic monoglot polyglot
Example word meaning:
diglot = having or using two languages
glossary = a collection of glosses (language terms) or specialized terms with their meanings
glossology = the study of language
homoglottic = one comprehensive or same language
monoglot = speaking or writing only one language
polyglot = speaking, writing, using several languages
Alternative Latin Root: lingu
Please See: lingu
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: ingot language lingual linguistics multilingual trilingual
Please See the Dissection of: language lingual linguistics multilingual trilingual
Example word meaning:
ingot = 1. A mass of metal, such as a bar or block, that is cast in a standard shape for convenient storage or shipment.
language = human speech; vocal sounds and words with meaning used in expression or communication
lingual = of the tongue or language
linguistics = the science of language
multilingual = of several languages
trilingual = of or in three languages
Note:
ingot is from lingu (in reference to the elongated shape of an ingot, or tounge, hence lingu (language))
Origin:
Frequency: 42
large
1. Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big. 大的
Alternative Greek Root: macro- mega- megalo-
Please See: macro- mega- megalo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: macroscopic megalomaniac megalopolis megaphone
Please See the Dissection of: macroscopic megalomaniac megalopolis megaphone
Example word meaning:
macroscopic = observable by the naked eye; involving large units or elements
megalomaniac = a person with a mania for great or grandiose performance or with a delusional mental disorder that is marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur
megalopolis = a very large city
megaphone = a kind of equipment to make your voice louder when you talk to it
Alternative Latin Root: grand magn-
Please See: grand magn-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aggrandize grandiloquent magniloquence
Please See the Dissection of: grandiloquent magniloquence
Example word meaning:
aggrandize = 1. a. To increase the scope of; extend: aggrandized the authority of his position.b. To make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation: "The executive branch had aggrandized itself during the war at the expense of the legislative branch" (David Herbert Donald).
grandiloquent = using high-flown, pompous, bombastic words and expressions; same as magniloquent
magniloquence = lofty, pompous (imposing, splendid, or splendorous), or grandiose (being grand and splendor) in speech or style of expression
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Frequency: 95
last
1. Being, coming, or placed after all others; final: the last game of the season. 持续; 最后; 最后的; 最近的; 维持
Alternative Greek Root: eskhat
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: eschatology
Example word meaning:
eschatology = 1. The branch of theology that is concerned with the end of the world or of humankind.
Alternative Latin Root: dur ultim
Please See: dur
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: durable duration during endure perdurable ultimate ultimatum ultimo
Please See the Dissection of: durable duration endure
Example word meaning:
durable = able to exist for or last a long time without significant deterioration
duration = continuance in time; the time during which something exists or lasts
during = 1. Throughout the course or duration of: suffered food shortages during the war.
endure = to hold up under pain, fatigue, etc.; stand; bear; undergo; to put up with; tolerate
perdurable = Extremely durable; permanent.
ultimate = 1. a. Being last in a series, process, or progression: "As the ultimate arbiter of the Constitution, the Supreme Court occupies a central place in our scheme of government" (Richard A. Epstein). See Synonyms at last1.b. Eventual: hoped for ultimate victory.
ultimatum = A final offer or demand made by one party to another, especially in diplomatic negotiations, expressing or implying the threat of serious consequences or the breakoff of relations if the terms are not accepted.
ultimo = In or of the month before the present one: on the 15th ultimo.
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Frequency: 47
late
1. a. Coming, occurring, continuing, or remaining after the correct, usual, or expected time; delayed: a late breakfast; a late meeting. See Synonyms at tardy.b. Occurring at an advanced hour, especially well into the evening or night: a late movie on television; the late flight to Denver. 已故的; 迟; 迟的; 很晚; 晚
Alternative Latin Root: ser
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: soiree
Example word meaning:
soiree = An evening party or reception.
Origin:
Frequency: 28
lately
Not long ago; recently. 最近
Alternative Latin Root: mod
Please See: mod
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: modern
Example word meaning:
modern = 1. a. Of or relating to recent times or the present: modern history.b. Characteristic or expressive of recent times or the present; contemporary or up-to-date: a modern lifestyle; a modern way of thinking.
Origin:
latter
1. Being the second of two persons or things mentioned: Regarding captain and major, the latter rank is higher. 后面的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see late
Origin:
Frequency: 6
laugh
1. To express certain emotions, especially mirth or delight, by a series of spontaneous, usually unarticulated sounds often accompanied by corresponding facial and bodily movements. 笑
Alternative Latin Root: rid ris
Please See: rid (exact root) ris (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: deride derisive ridicule ridiculous risibility risible
Please See the Dissection of: derisive ridicule ridiculous risibility
Example word meaning:
deride = To laugh at, speak of, or write about dismissively or contemptuously. See Synonyms at ridicule.
derisive = showing derision (laughing at in contempt or scorn; making fun of); ridiculing (the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.)
ridicule = the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision (an act of laughing at someone in contempt or scorn)
ridiculous = deserving ridicule (the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision)
risibility = the quality or state of being risible; ability or inclination to laugh
risible = 1. Relating to laughter or used in eliciting laughter.
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Frequency: 4
laughter
1. The act of laughing. 笑声
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see laugh
Origin:
law
1. A rule of conduct or procedure established by custom, agreement, or authority. 法律; 原理; 定律; 法令
Alternative Greek Root: nom
Please See: nom
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anomie anthroponomy antinomy astronomy autonomic autonomy binomial Deuteronomy economics gastronomy metronome monomial nomad nomarch nomology numismatic polynomial taxonomy trinomial
Please See the Dissection of: anthroponomy antinomy astronomy autonomic autonomy binomial Deuteronomy economics gastronomy metronome monomial nomad nomarch nomology polynomial taxonomy trinomial
Example word meaning:
anomie = 1. Social instability caused by erosion of standards and values.
anthroponomy = science of human behavior
antinomy = the opposition of one law, regulation, etc. to another
astronomy = the study of objects or matter outside earth
autonomic = acting or occurring involuntarily; automatic
autonomy = self-government
binomial = a mathematical expression with two terms
Deuteronomy = the laws of Moses that were set down the second time, the fifth book of the Pentateuch in the Bible
economics = the science or law that deals with the problems in the production and consumption of wealth, the related labor, finance, etc
gastronomy = the art or science of good eating
metronome = 1 a clockwork device with an inverted pendulum that beats time at a rate determined by the position of a sliding weight on the pendulum: it is used esp. to help a person maintain regular tempo in practicing on the piano, etc.
monomial = a mathematical expression consisting of a single term
nomad = a member of a people who have no fixed residence but move from place to place usually seasonally and within a well-defined territory; an individual who roams about
nomarch = a ruler of a district
nomology = the science of law and law-making; the science dealing with physical laws
numismatic = 1. Of or relating to coins or currency.
polynomial = a mathematical expression consisting multiple terms
taxonomy = the scientific classification; the process of classification or arrangement
trinomial = an expression with three terms connected by plus or minus signs
Alternative Latin Root: jus leg lex
Please See: leg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: allege conjure extralegal illegal injury judge jural juridical jurisconsult jurisdiction jurisprudence jurist jury jus just legal legalize legate legislation legislator legitimate legitimatize legitimize loyal perjure privilege
Please See the Dissection of: allege conjure extralegal illegal jurisdiction jurisprudence jurist jury legalize legislation legitimate loyal
Example word meaning:
allege = to assert (declare) positively
conjure = in primitive or superstitious rites, to summon a demon or spirit as by a magic spell
extralegal = outside of legal control or authority; not regulated or controlled by law
illegal = not according to or authorized by law; unlawful
injury = 1. Damage or harm done to or suffered by a person or thing: escaped from the accident without injury; a scandal that did considerable injury to the campaign.
judge = 1. To form an opinion or estimation of after careful consideration: judge heights; judging character.
jural = 1. Of or relating to law.
juridical = Of or relating to the law and its administration.
jurisconsult = A person learned in law; a jurist.
jurisdiction = the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
jurisprudence = the science or philosophy or system of law
jurist = an expert in law; scholar or writer in the field of law
jury = a group of people sworn to hear the evidence and inquire into the facts in a law case, and to give a decision in accordance with their findings
jus = 1. (Law) a right, power, or authority
just = 1. Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions: a just ruler. See Synonyms at fair1.
legal = 1. Of, relating to, or concerned with law: legal papers.
legalize = to make legal or lawful
legate = An official emissary, especially an official representative of the pope.
legislation = the action of legislating (making or enacting laws)
legislator = One who drafts or enacts laws, especially a member of a legislative body.
legitimate = conceived or born of parents legally married to each other; lawful
legitimatize = To legitimize.
legitimize = To make legitimate, as:a. To give legal force or status to; make lawful.b. To sanction formally or officially; authorize.c. To demonstrate or declare to be justified.
loyal = unswerving in allegiance, such as faithful in allegiance to one's lawful sovereign or government
perjure = To make (oneself) guilty of perjury.
privilege = 1. a. A special advantage, immunity, permission, right, or benefit granted to or enjoyed by an individual, class, or caste. See Synonyms at right.b. Such an advantage, immunity, or right held as a prerogative of status or rank, and exercised to the exclusion or detriment of others.
Note:
loyal = loy (=leg, law) + al(relating to)privilege = privi- (own) + leg (law)
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Frequency: 70
lawful
1. Being within the law; allowed by law: lawful methods of dissent. 依法的; 合法的
Alternative Latin Root: just legitim
Please See: just
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: legitimate legitimatize legitimize
Please See the Dissection of: legitimate
Example word meaning:
legitimate = conceived or born of parents legally married to each other; lawful
legitimatize = To legitimize.
legitimize = To make legitimate, as:a. To give legal force or status to; make lawful.b. To sanction formally or officially; authorize.c. To demonstrate or declare to be justified.
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lawyer
One whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court or in other legal matters. 律师
Alternative Greek Root: syndic
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: syndic
Example word meaning:
syndic = 1. One appointed to represent a corporation, university, or other organization in business transactions; a business agent.
Note: Please see law
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Frequency: 2
lay
1. To cause to lie down: lay a child in its crib. 下; 下蛋; 世俗的; 以某物打赌; 外行的
Alternative Greek Root: them
Please See: them
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: theme
Please See the Dissection of: theme
Example word meaning:
theme = what is put or laid down; a topic or subject; a recurring, unifying subject or idea
Alternative Latin Root: coucher pon stern
Please See: pon stern
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accouchement consternate position postpone prostrate substratum
Please See the Dissection of: postpone prostrate
Example word meaning:
accouchement = A confinement during childbirth; a lying-in.
consternate = To cause consternation in.
position = 1. A place or location.
postpone = to put off to a later time or date; defer
prostrate = stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; lying flat facing down
substratum = 1. a. An underlying layer. b. A layer of earth beneath the surface soil; subsoil.
Note:
position is from pon (to place, lay down)prostrate is from pro- (before) + strate (=stern, lay low)
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Frequency: 4
lazy
1. Not willing to work or be energetic. 懒惰的
Alternative Latin Root: poltro
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: poltroon
Example word meaning:
poltroon = An utter coward.
Origin:
lead
1. To show the way to by going in advance: The host led us to our table. See Synonyms at guide. 铅; 领导; 领衔主演; 首位; 铅笔芯
Alternative Greek Root: ag agog hegemon molybd
Please See: ag (exact root) agog (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: ambiguous demagogue hegemony molybdenum pedagogue stratagem strategy synagogue transact
Please See the Dissection of: demagogue hegemony pedagogue strategy synagogue
Example word meaning:
ambiguous = 1. Open to more than one interpretation: an ambiguous reply.
demagogue = a leader who use people's prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
hegemony = preponderant authority or influence over others; domination; the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group. Note: -mony is a suffix from Latin not from Greek language, -mony means quality, state
molybdenum = A hard, silvery-white metallic element used to toughen steels and in corrosion-resistant nickel alloys. An essential trace element in plant nutrition, it is used in fertilizers, dyes, enamels, and reagents. Atomic number 42; atomic weight 95.96; melting point 2,623°C; boiling point 4,639°C; specific gravity 10.22 (at 20°C); valence 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. See Periodic Table.
pedagogue = teacher; (a slave who escorted or led children to school as in ancient Greek)
stratagem = 1. A scheme or maneuver designed to achieve an objective, as in surprising an enemy or deceiving someone. See Synonyms at wile.
strategy = the science and art of employing military forces and commands to meet the enemy in combat under advantageous conditions. (Note: a related root is agog, which means to lead)
synagogue = a Jewish congregation
transact = To do, carry on, or conduct: transact business over the phone; transacting trade agreements.
Note:
transact is from tran- (through) + act (=ag, drive, lead)
Alternative Latin Root: duc duct plumb- reg
Please See: duc (exact root) duct (exact root) plumb- (exact root) reg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abduct abduction adduce aplomb aqueduct conduce conducive conduct conductance conduction conduit deduce deduct deductive dock douche duct ductile ductility duke educate educe endue induce induct inductance induction inductive introduce irreducible plumb plumber plunge produce product production productivity redoubt reduce reduction reproduction seduce semiconductor subdue surge traduce transconductance transducer viaduct
Please See the Dissection of: abduction aqueduct conducive conductance conduction deductive ductile ductility educate induce induct inductance induction inductive introduce irreducible plumb product production productivity reduction reproduction seduce semiconductor surge transconductance transducer viaduct
Example word meaning:
abduct = 1. To carry off by force; kidnap.
abduction = abducting or being abducted (to take someone away unlawfully); kidnap
adduce = To cite as an example or means of proof in an argument.
aplomb = Self-confident assurance; poise: "It is native personality ... that endows a man to stand before presidents or generals ... with aplomb" (Walt Whitman).
aqueduct = A pipe or channel designed to transport water from a remote source, usually by gravity.
conduce = To contribute or lead to a specific result: "The quiet conduces to thinking about the darkening future" (George F. Will).
conducive = that conduces (to tend or lead to)
conduct = 1. To direct the course of; manage or control: a police officer who conducts traffic; a scientist who conducts experiments.
conductance = the ability of a material to conduct electricity; it is the reciprocal of resistance
conduction = the act of leading, guiding, bringing by, conveying
conduit = 1. A pipe or channel for conveying fluids, such as water.
deduce = 1. To reach (a conclusion) by reasoning.
deduct = 1. To take away (a quantity) from another; subtract.
deductive = relating to the process of deducing; reasoning from the general to specific, or from premises to a valid conclusion
dock = 1. a. A platform extending from a shore over water, used to secure, protect, and provide access to a boat or ship; a pier.b. docks An area along a commercial waterfront having docks or piers.c. The area of water between two piers or alongside a pier that receives a vessel for loading, unloading, or repairs: The boat moved slowly into the dock.
douche = 1. a. A stream of water, often containing medicinal or cleansing agents, that is applied to a body part or cavity for hygienic or therapeutic purposes.b. A stream of air applied in a similar way.
duct = 1. An often enclosed passage or channel for conveying a substance, especially a liquid or gas.
ductile = that can be drawn, stretched or hammered thin without being broken
ductility = the quality of being ductile (which can be easily led or influenced or drawn)
duke = 1. A nobleman with the highest hereditary rank, especially a man of the highest grade of the peerage in Great Britain.
educate = to lead or train or develop the knowledge, skill, mind or character of especially by formal study; teach
educe = 1. To draw or bring out; elicit. See Synonyms at evoke.
endue = 1. To provide with a quality or trait; endow: "A being whom I myself had formed, and endued with life, had met me at midnight among the precipices of an inaccesible mountain" (Mary Shelley).
induce = to lead on to some action, condition, belief, etc; persuade
induct = to place in a benefice (land owned by a feudal tenant because of services rendered to his owner) or official position with formality or ceremony; introduce formally; to teach someone knowledge not open to all
inductance = the property of an electric circuit by which a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that induces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby circuit
induction = the act of drawing from particular facts to a general conclusion
inductive = leading on; inducing
introduce = to lead or bring into a given place or position; conduct in
irreducible = that can not be reduced
plumb = a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
plumber = 1. One that installs and repairs pipes and plumbing.
plunge = 1. a. To dive, jump, or throw oneself: We plunged into the lake.b. To fall rapidly: The car went off the road and plunged into the gully.
produce = 1. To bring forth; yield: a plant that produces pink flowers.
product = something produced (brought forth; born, or yielded)
production = the act of giving birth to or producing
productivity = quality of being productive
redoubt = 1. A small, often temporary defensive fortification.
reduce = 1. To bring down, as in extent, amount, or degree; diminish. See Synonyms at decrease.
reduction = something reduced (made less, or lessened)
reproduction = the act of giving birth to again
seduce = to persuade to do something disloyal, disobedient or evil
semiconductor = a substance such as silicon whose conductivity is poor at low temperatures but is improved by minute additions of certain substances or by the application of heat
subdue = 1. To subjugate (a region or people, for example) by military force.
surge = a large mass of moving water; wave; swell; billow (a large wave; great swell of water)
traduce = 1. To make false or malicious statements about (someone) in order to cause humiliation or disgrace. See Synonyms at malign.
transconductance = in an electron tube, the ratio of the change in the output of current to the change in the voltage at the gate that produced the change in the current
transducer = any of various devices than transmit energy from one system to another
viaduct = a long bridge consisting of a series of short concrete or masonry spans supported on piers or towers, usually to carry a road or railroad over a valley, gorge, etc.
Note:
dock is from duct (lead)duke is from duc (lead)endue is from duc (lead)subdue is from sub + duc (lead)surge = surgere = sub- (under, up from below) + reg (lead)
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Frequency: 16
leaf
1. A usually green, flattened, lateral structure attached to a stem and functioning as a principal organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in most plants. 一张; 叶; 树叶; 活动桌面
Alternative Greek Root: petal phyll phyllo
Please See: phyll (exact root) phyllo (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: aphyllous chervil chlorophyl erythrophyll gillyflower petal phyllophagous xanthophyl
Please See the Dissection of: aphyllous chlorophyl erythrophyll phyllophagous xanthophyl
Example word meaning:
aphyllous = without leaves; lacking leaves
chervil = 1. a. An annual Eurasian herb (Anthriscus cerefolium) in the parsley family, having aromatic leaves.b. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning or garnish.
chlorophyl = the green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plant cells
erythrophyll = the red coloring pigmentation in leaves as opposed to chlorophyll
gillyflower = Any of several plants having fragrant flowers, especially the carnation, stock, or wallflower.
petal = One of the often brightly colored parts of a flower immediately surrounding the reproductive organs; a division of the corolla.
phyllophagous = feeding on leaves
xanthophyl = yellow carotenoid (carotin, or carrotin, C40H56 hydrocarbons found in carrots) pigments in plants and egg yolks
Note:
chervil = chair (enjoy) + phyllo (leaf)gillyflower = caryo (nut) + phyllo (leaf)
Alternative Latin Root: fol
Please See: fol (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cinquefoil defoliate exfoliate exfoliation foil foliage foliated folio milfoil portfolio trefoil verso
Please See the Dissection of: defoliate exfoliate exfoliation foil foliage foliated folio portfolio
Example word meaning:
cinquefoil = 1. Any of various herbs or shrubs chiefly of the genus Potentilla of the rose family, native to northern temperate regions and having yellow or sometimes white or red flowers and compound leaves that in some species bear five leaflets. Also called potentilla.
defoliate = to strip trees of leaves
exfoliate = to cast (to cause to fall) or come off in flakes, scales, or layers, as skin, tree bark, rock, etc.
exfoliation = the process of coming off or separating into flakes, scales, or layers
foil = a very thin sheet or leaf of metal; specifically such a sheet as of aluminum, used for wrapping food, etc. a leaflike, rounded space or design between cusps (projecting point or corner) or in windows, etc., as in Gothic architecture;
foliage = the aggregate of leaves of one or more plants; a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
foliated = divided into thin layers; beaten into foils; decorated with leaflike layers or ornamentation
folio = a large sheet of paper folded once, so that it forms two leaves, or four pages (or four sides), of a book, manuscript, etc.
milfoil = 1. See yarrow.
portfolio = a case for carrying loose papers, pictures or pamphlets
trefoil = 1. Any of various plants of the pea family, chiefly of the genera Trifolium and Lotus, having compound trifoliolate leaves.
verso = 1. A left-hand page of a book or the reverse side of a leaf, as opposed to the recto.
Note:
verso is actually verso (turned) folio
Origin:
lean
1. To bend or slant away from the vertical. 倾斜; 斜靠; 歉收的; 瘦的; 精瘦的
Alternative Greek Root: clin klin
Please See: clin (exact root) klin (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anticline clement climate climax clime cline clinic clinometer enclitic monoclinic syncline
Please See the Dissection of: anticline clinic clinometer monoclinic syncline
Example word meaning:
anticline = a sharply arched fold of stratified rock, the strata slope downward in opposite directions from the central axis of the rock
clement = 1. Inclined to be lenient or merciful.
climate = 1. The meteorological conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and wind, that characteristically prevail in a particular region.
climax = 1. The point of greatest intensity or force in an ascending series or progression; a culmination. See Synonyms at summit.
clime = Climate: in search of warmer climes.
cline = A gradual change in a character or feature across the distributional range of a species or population, usually correlated with an environmental or geographic transition.
clinic = medical practice at the sickbed; a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed; a facility for diagnosis and treatment of outpatients
clinometer = an instruments for measuring angles of elevation or inclination
enclitic = 1. A clitic that is attached to the end of another word. In Give 'em the works, the pronoun 'em is an enclitic.
monoclinic = of a crystal system having three axes of unequal length, only two of which intersect with each other at right angles
syncline = a downward fold of stratified rock in which the strata slope towards a vertical axis
Note:
clement is from clin (lean, to slope, to be gentle, merciful)climate is from clin (lean, slope)
Alternative Latin Root: clin cliv mac
Please See: clin (exact root) cliv (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: clientele clinic decline declivity emaciate inclination incline meager recline
Please See the Dissection of: clientele clinic decline declivity emaciate inclination incline
Example word meaning:
clientele = one's clients or customers, collectively
clinic = A facility, often associated with a hospital or medical school, that is devoted to the diagnosis and care of outpatients
decline = to slope downward; descend; to turn aside; to refuse to undertake or do
declivity = a downward slope
emaciate = to waste away physically [cattle emaciated by illness]; to make feeble
inclination = the act of bending, leaning, or sloping; especially a bowing or nodding (bending head forward slightly and raising it again quickly, as a sign of greeting)
incline = to deviate from a horizontal or vertical position, course, etc.; lean; slop; slant
meager = 1. Deficient in quantity, fullness, or extent; scanty.
recline = 1. To lean back or lie down on one's back.
Note:
meager is from mac (lean)
Origin:
In Alphabetical Order
First Quarter
(from dis- to defend)
(from dis- to defend)
Second Quarter
(from degree to lean)
(from degree to lean)
Third Quarter
(from learn to sad)
(from learn to sad)
Fourth Quarter
(from safe to zero)
(from safe to zero)
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