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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 Order of Frequency
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.
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). 避免
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Frequency: 22
ball
1. a. A spherical object or entity: a steel ball.b. A spherical or almost spherical body: a ball of flame. 球; 球状物; 睾丸; 舞会; 跳舞会
Alternative Greek Root: sphere
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: atmosphere
Please See the Dissection of: atmosphere
Example word meaning:
atmosphere = the gaseous envelope of air surrounding the earth
Alternative Latin Root: glob glomer
Please See: glob glomer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: agglomeration globular hemoglobin
Please See the Dissection of: agglomeration globular hemoglobin
Example word meaning:
agglomeration = an agglomerating (gathering into a cluster, mass or a ball) or being agglomerated; a heap of disparate elements
globular = shaped like a globe or a ball; spherical; round
hemoglobin = the red coloring matter of the red blood corpuscles of vertebrates, a protein yielding heme and globin(protein particle) on hydrolysis, it carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues, and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
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Frequency: 22
behind
1. In, to, or toward the rear: We walked behind. 后面; 在...之后; 在...后面; 在后; 在后面
Alternative Latin Root: post- retro-
Please See: post- retro-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: postpone preposterous retroactive retrospect
Please See the Dissection of: postpone preposterous retroactive retrospect
Example word meaning:
postpone = to put off to a later time or date; defer
preposterous = contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd. (preposterous originally means a cart before the horse)
retroactive = extending in effect to a time in the past
retrospect = a looking back on or thinking about things past
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Frequency: 22
cover
1. a. To place something upon or over, so as to protect or conceal: covered the boat with a tarp; covered the photo with his hand.b. To overlay or spread with something: cover the potatoes with gravy.c. To put a cover or covering on: covered jar with a lid. 包含; 对准; 报道; 掩护; 掩蔽物
Alternative Greek Root: calyps calypt
Please See: calyps calypt
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: apocalypse calyptra eucalyptus
Please See the Dissection of: apocalypse calyptra eucalyptus
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
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
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
Alternative Latin Root: tect teg
Please See: tect teg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: detection detective integument protect protectorate protege protegee toga toggery
Please See the Dissection of: detection detective integument protect protectorate protege protegee toga toggery
Example word meaning:
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
integument = a natural outer covering of the body or of a plant, including skin, shell, hide (animal skin), husk, or rind (thick, hard, tough outer skin of fruit)
protect = to cover or shield from exposure, injure, damage, or destruction
protectorate = government by a protector (A strong country can be a protector for other weak countries)
protege = one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
protegee = a girl or a woman who is a protege
toga = a loose, one-piece outer garment worn in public by ancient Rome citizens
toggery = clothes; outfit
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Frequency: 22
prepare
1. To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, as for an event or occasion: The teacher prepared the students for the exams. 准备
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Frequency: 22
quick
1. Moving or functioning rapidly and energetically; speedy: an animal that is quick enough to escape most predators. 快的; 快速地; 快速的; 敏捷的; 伶俐的
Alternative Latin Root: presto veloc-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: prestidigitation presto velocipede velocity
Please See the Dissection of: prestidigitation velocipede velocity
Example word meaning:
prestidigitation = a sleight of hand; skillful or deceitful use of hand
presto = 1. Music In a very fast tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegro but slower than prestissimo. Used chiefly as a direction.
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
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Frequency: 22
ready
1. Prepared or available for service, action, or progress: I am ready to work. The soup will be ready in a minute. The pupils are ready to learn to read. 乐意的; 准备好的; 准备完毕的; 快的; 快要...的
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Frequency: 22
report
to give an account of, often at regular intervals; give information about something seen 传闻, 报告, 成绩单, 爆炸声; vt. 报告, 报导, 记录; vi. 叙述, 报告
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Frequency: 22
rise
1. To assume a standing position after lying, sitting, or kneeling. 上涨; 升起; 增长; 复活; 斜坡
Alternative Latin Root: ori surg surrect
Please See: ori surg surrect
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: insurgent orient origin resurrect
Please See the Dissection of: insurgent orient origin resurrect
Example word meaning:
insurgent = rising up against established authority; rebellious; specifically designating or of a revolt or rebellion not well enough organized to be recognized in international law as belligerency (war)
orient = brilliant; shining; precious: said originally of pearls, now used more generally; eastern; rising as the sun
origin = a coming into existence or being, or use; beginning; birth
resurrect = to raise from the dead or the grave; bring back to life
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Frequency: 22
share
1. A part or portion belonging to, distributed to, contributed by, or owed by a person or group: The pirates argued over their shares of the treasure. 一份; 份额; 共享; 共用; 分享
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Frequency: 22
addition
1. Mathematics a. The operation that, for positive integers, consists of increasing by a definite number of increments of 1. The operation is extended to other numbers according to the additive properties of positive integers and other algebraic properties.b. Any of certain analogous operations involving mathematical objects other than numbers. 加法; 增加的人或物
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Frequency: 21
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. 平衡; 收支差额; 收支平衡; 稳定; 天平
Alternative Latin Root: libra
Please See: libra
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: equilibrist
Please See the Dissection of: equilibrist
Example word meaning:
equilibrist = a performer who does tricks of balancing, as a tightrope walker
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Frequency: 21
bit
1. A small portion, degree, or amount: a bit of lint; a bit of luck. 小块; 小片; 少许; 少量; 比特
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 21
black
1. Being of the color black, producing or reflecting comparatively little light and having no predominant hue. 不加奶的; 变黑; 弄脏的; 有色的; 邪恶的
Alternative Greek Root: melan
Please See: melan
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: melanite
Please See the Dissection of: melanite
Example word meaning:
melanite = a black variety of andradite garnet
Alternative Latin Root: nigr
Please See: nigr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: denigrate
Please See the Dissection of: denigrate
Example word meaning:
denigrate = to attack the reputation; defame; belittle
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Frequency: 21
bottom
1. The deepest or lowest part: the bottom of a well; the bottom of the page. 底部; 底部的; 臀部; 屁股
Alternative Greek Root: byss
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: abyss
Please See the Dissection of: abyss
Example word meaning:
abyss = without bottom; a deep fissure (crack) in the earth
Alternative Latin Root: found fund
Please See: found fund
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: foundational founder fundamental profound
Please See the Dissection of: foundational fundamental profound
Example word meaning:
foundational = of or relating to a foundation (a basis upon which something stands or is supported; funds given for the permanent support of an institution; endowment)
founder = 1. To sink below the surface of the water: The ship struck a reef and foundered.
fundamental = of or forming a foundation or basis; basic; essential
profound = extending far below the surface; having intellectual depth and insight; difficult to understand or fathom (to penetrate and come to understand)
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Frequency: 21
build
1. To form by combining materials or parts; construct. 建造; 体格; 建筑
Alternative Latin Root: stroy stru struct
Please See: stroy stru struct
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: construction destroy instrument obstruct structure
Please See the Dissection of: construction instrument structure
Example word meaning:
construction = the act or result of construing (analyzing a sentence to show its syntactic structure); interpreting, or explaining; the process of constructing (building or making by combining different parts together) something
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.
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
obstruct = 1. To block or fill (a passage or opening) with obstacles or an obstacle.
structure = manner or way of building, constructing, or organizing something; something built or constructed such as a building or a dam
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Frequency: 21
choice
1. The act of choosing; selection: It is time to make a choice between the candidates. 选择; 被选中的东西
Alternative Latin Root: opt
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: option
Example word meaning:
option = 1. The act of choosing; choice: Her option was to quit school and start her own business.
Note: Please see also choose
Origin:
Frequency: 21
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
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Frequency: 21
machine
1. a. A device consisting of fixed and moving parts that modifies mechanical energy and transmits it in a more useful form.b. See simple machine.c. See compound machine. 机动车辆; 机器; 机械; 用机械加工; 用缝纫机缝衣
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Frequency: 21
moment
a minute (small) portion of time, or a point of time; instant; brief period of time 片刻, 瞬间, 准确时刻, 非常重要的时机, 力矩
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Frequency: 21
politics
the science and art of political government 政治, 政策, 政治活动, 政见
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Frequency: 21
shape
1. a. The characteristic surface configuration of a thing; an outline or contour: a lake in the shape of an hourglass. See Synonyms at form.b. Spatial form, contour, or appearance: The sandy coastline is always changing shape. 形状; 成长; 朦胧的形象; 状态; 决定某事物的性质
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Frequency: 21
straight
1. Extending continuously in the same direction without curving: a straight line. 一般角色; 坦率的; 挺直的; 整齐的; 正常地
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Frequency: 21
tool
1. A device, such as a saw, shovel, or drill, used to perform or facilitate manual or mechanical work. 工具
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Frequency: 21
walk
1. To move over a surface by taking steps with the feet at a pace slower than a run: a baby learning to walk; a horse walking around a riding ring. 步行; 走; 走路的姿态; 慢步; 散步
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Frequency: 21
white
1. The achromatic color of maximum lightness; the color of objects that reflect nearly all light of all visible wavelengths; the complement or antagonist of black, the other extreme of the neutral gray series. Although typically a response to maximum stimulation of the retina, the perception of white appears always to depend on contrast. 白的; 白种人; 白种人的; 白色; 眼白
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Frequency: 21
wind
1. a. Moving air, especially a natural and perceptible movement of air parallel to or along the ground.b. A movement of air generated artificially, as by bellows or a fan. 绕; 蜿蜒; 风; 绕成团; 肠气
Alternative Greek Root: -pnea pneum pneumat
Please See: -pnea pneum pneumat
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: dyspnea pneumatic pneumonia
Please See the Dissection of: dyspnea pneumatic
Example word meaning:
dyspnea = difficult or labored breathing
pneumatic = relating to using gas or air; worked by air pressure
pneumonia = An acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by a bacterium, virus, or other infectious agent.
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Frequency: 21
address
1. To speak to: addressed me in low tones. 地址; 演说; 发言; 向...讲话或给...写信; 在...上写姓名、地址
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Frequency: 20
attention
1. a. The act of close or careful observing or listening: You'll learn more if you pay attention in class. b. The ability or power to keep the mind on something; the ability to concentrate: We turned our attention to the poem's last stanza.c. Notice or observation: The billboard caught our attention. 注意; 注意力; 留心; 立正姿势
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Frequency: 20
average
1. Mathematics a. A number that typifies a set of numbers of which it is a function.b. See arithmetic mean. 平均数; 平均的; 平常的; 平均为
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see middle and mean
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Frequency: 20
believe
1. To accept as true or real: Do you believe the news stories? 相信; 笃信宗教; 认为; 信任; 猜想
Alternative Latin Root: cred credit fid
Please See: cred credit fid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: creditable credulous incredible infidel onfident
Please See the Dissection of: creditable credulous incredible infidel
Example word meaning:
creditable = deserving some credit or praise
credulous = tending to believe someone or something too easily or readily; easily convinced
incredible = not credible; not believable; amazing
infidel = an unbeliever with respect to a particular religion; one who acknowledges no religious belief; a disbeliever
onfident =
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Frequency: 20
beyond
1. On the far side of; past: Just beyond the fence. 在...的那边; 在…之后; 晚于; 超出; 超过
Alternative Greek Root: met- meta- meth-
Please See: met- meta- meth-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: metabolism metaphysical metempsychosis
Please See the Dissection of: metabolism metaphysical metempsychosis
Example word meaning:
metabolism = the chemical and physical processes that are continuously going on in living organisms and cells, consisting of anabolism and catabolism
metaphysical = connected with metaphysics (the branch of philosophy that deals with first principles and seeks to explain the nature of being and the origin and structure of the universe)
metempsychosis = the transmigration of the soul, esp. the passage of the soul after death into the body of another being, reincarnation
Alternative Latin Root: preter- tra- trans- ultra--
Please See: preter- tra- trans-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: preternatural transfer transit traverse
Please See the Dissection of: preternatural transit traverse
Example word meaning:
preternatural = existing outside of nature; exceeding what is natural or regular
transfer = 1. To convey or cause to pass from one place, person, or thing to another.
transit = passage through or across; a transition; change; carrying or being carried through or across; conveyance
traverse = to pass, move, or extend over, across, or through; cross; to go back and forth over or along; cross and recross
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Frequency: 20
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
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Frequency: 20
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)
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Frequency: 20
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
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
morning
1. The first or early part of the day, lasting from midnight to noon or from sunrise to noon. 早晨
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Frequency: 20
pick
1. To select from a group: The best swimmer was picked. 挑选; 精华; 采摘; 镐; 选择
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Frequency: 20
poor
1. a. Having insufficient wealth to meet the necessities or comforts of life or to live in a manner considered acceptable in a society.b. Relating to or characterized by poverty: the poor side of town. 不好的; 劣质的; 可怜的; 穷的; 贫穷的
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Frequency: 20
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. 壶; 把...栽在花盆里; 罐
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Frequency: 20
pretty
Pleasing or attractive in a graceful or delicate way adj. 漂亮的；秀丽的；好看的
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Frequency: 20
property
ownership of things belonging to a person; the right to possess, use and dispose of something 财产; 性质; 道具
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Frequency: 20
receive
to take or get; acquire or accept 收到, 接受, 迎接, 容纳, 遭受, 相信; vi. 接到, 获得
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Frequency: 20
seem
1. To give the impression of being in a certain way; appear to be: The child seems healthy, but the doctor is concerned. The house seems to be in good condition. 似乎; 好像
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Frequency: 20
sign
1. Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality: A high temperature is a sign of fever. 签名; 签字; 信号; 征兆; 标志
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Frequency: 20
student
1. One who is enrolled or attends classes at a school, college, or university. 学生; 学者
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Frequency: 20
table
1. A piece of furniture usually supported by one or more legs and having a flat top surface on which objects can be placed: a dinner table; a poker table. 桌子; 表格; 一桌子人; 台子
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wood
1. a. The secondary xylem of trees and shrubs, lying beneath the bark and consisting largely of cellulose and lignin.b. This tissue when cut and dried, used especially for building material and fuel. 木材; 树林; 小树林; 打高尔夫球的木制球棒; 木头
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Frequency: 20
anything
Any object, occurrence, or matter whatever. 任何事; 任何物; 什么事; 什么物
Note: anything = one + -y + thing. Please see one, -y and thing. Unable to find any alternative Greek or Latin roots yet
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Frequency: 19
condition
a premise upon which the fulfillment of an agreement depends; terms of agreement 情况, 条件; v. 以...为条件, 决定, 支配, 训练
Alternative Greek Root: -ism -osis -sis
Please See: -ism -osis -sis
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: abiosis aeration anachronism anamnesis anergy anthropogenesis apotheosis atheism autotheism crisis cyanopathy dermatophysosis dichotomy dropsy dystrophy endogamy euphemism exogamy homotaxis hypertension hypnosis hypothesis lethargy metamorphosis metempsychosis neologism pedantry phase pleonasm polytheism satyriasis schism syllogism symbiosis
Please See the Dissection of: abiosis aeration anachronism anamnesis anergy anthropogenesis apotheosis atheism autotheism crisis cyanopathy dermatophysosis dichotomy dropsy dystrophy endogamy euphemism exogamy homotaxis hypertension hypnosis hypothesis lethargy metamorphosis metempsychosis neologism pedantry phase pleonasm polytheism satyriasis schism syllogism symbiosis
Example word meaning:
abiosis = absence of life
aeration = the process of aerating (to cause to expose to air; to infuse liquid with air)
anachronism = backward in chronic order, wrong in time, representing something not in its proper time
anamnesis = a recollection of past events
anergy = without capability to react
anthropogenesis = the study of the origins of humans
apotheosis = the act of raising a person to the status of a god, deification, glorification
atheism = the belief that God does not exist
autotheism = the elevation of oneself into his own god
crisis = the turning point of a disease for better or for worse, especially a sudden change
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
dermatophysosis = any fungus infection of skin
dichotomy = division into two sharply distinguished or opposed parts, groups, or classes
dropsy = watery swelling of organs or parts
dystrophy = bad nutrition; faulty nutrition
endogamy = marriage within a clan or group
euphemism = the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
exogamy = outbreeding; marrying only outside one's own clan, tribe, etc.
homotaxis = a similarity in arrangement of layers of strata
hypertension = high tension, high blood pressure
hypnosis = a sleep like condition induced by a person, in which the subject is in a state of altered consciousness and responds to the suggestions of the hypnotist
hypothesis = to put under; suppose;
lethargy = a condition of abnormal drowsiness or torpor (state of being dormant or inactive); a great lack of energy
metamorphosis = transformation; a change of form, shape, structure or substance
metempsychosis = the transmigration of the soul, esp. the passage of the soul after death into the body of another being, reincarnation
neologism = a new word or an established word acquiring a new meaning
pedantry = The ostentatious display of academic knowledge, or undue attention paid to minor details or formal rules
phase = a particular state or appearance in a regularly recurring cycle of events (phases of the moon)
pleonasm = the use of more words than are necessary for the expression of an idea; redundancy [plenty enough]
polytheism = the belief of more than one gods
satyriasis = abnormal and uncontrollable desire by a man for sexual intercourse
schism = division; separation; disharmony
syllogism = a deductive reasoning
symbiosis = living together of two kinds of organisms
Alternative Latin Root: -acy -age -ance -ancy -ate -ence -ency -ice -ier -ion -ism -ist -ity -ive -ment -mony -tude -ty -y
Please See: -acy -age -ance -ancy -ate -ence -ency -ice -ier -ion -ism -ist -ity -ive -ment -mony -tude -ty -y
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: acclivity accuracy acerbity adversity alimony alliance altruism ambivalence amenity amity appendage aptitude ascendancy asperity atavism atrocity attitude audition austerity avarice beatitude bounty capitalism captivity celerity circumference coincidence commitment commotion competence comportment condition condolence conductance confluence conscience constancy contentment contingency contumacy convenience corpulence correctness courage covalence credence damage decadence declivity decorum decrepitude defection deficiency denouement department deportment desuetude detriment dissension disservice dissonance documentary dominion dubiety efficiency egoism egotism eloquence emancipation enormity equality equation equity expediency facility fallacy fatuity fealty fiance foliage fortitude fragmentary franchise garrulity gratuity gravitation humidity immediacy impedance impunity inaptitude incipiency inequity insouciance integrity integument justice lassitude latitude levitation literature locution longitude longitudinal lotion magniloquence magnitude malfeasance missive morality municipality nigritude novice novitiate nuance nuisance obloquy parity percentage perfidy perjury perplexity perspicuity pittance platitude plenitude posterity predicament proclivity profusion prolixity prosperity protuberance quietude quittance razorial recidivism rectitude refraction regency regiment reincarnation segment semblance sensualism servitude siege similitude sobriety spontaneity stage stance suavity subsistence supragovernmental temerity tenancy terrace triumvirate turpitude ubiety umbrage unity valetudinarian valiance velocity verbiage verbosity verdure verisimilitude vicissitude virility
Please See the Dissection of: acclivity accuracy acerbity adversity alimony alliance altruism ambivalence amenity amity appendage aptitude ascendancy asperity atavism atrocity attitude audition austerity avarice beatitude bounty capitalism captivity celerity circumference coincidence commitment commotion competence comportment condition condolence conductance confluence conscience constancy contentment contingency contumacy convenience corpulence correctness courage covalence credence damage decadence declivity decorum decrepitude defection deficiency denouement department deportment desuetude detriment dissension disservice dissonance documentary dominion dubiety efficiency egoism egotism eloquence emancipation enormity equality equation equity expediency facility fallacy fatuity fealty fiance foliage fortitude fragmentary franchise garrulity gratuity gravitation humidity immediacy impedance impunity inaptitude incipiency inequity insouciance integrity integument justice lassitude latitude levitation literature locution longitude longitudinal lotion magniloquence magnitude malfeasance missive morality municipality nigritude novice novitiate nuance nuisance obloquy parity percentage perfidy perjury perplexity perspicuity pittance platitude plenitude posterity predicament proclivity profusion prolixity prosperity protuberance quietude quittance razorial recidivism rectitude refraction regency regiment reincarnation segment semblance sensualism servitude siege similitude sobriety spontaneity stage stance suavity subsistence supragovernmental temerity tenancy terrace triumvirate turpitude ubiety umbrage unity valetudinarian valiance velocity verbiage verbosity verdure verisimilitude vicissitude virility
Example word meaning:
acclivity = an ascending slope; the opposite of declivity
accuracy = the quality or state of being accurate or exact; precision; exactness
acerbity = the quality of being acerbic (acid in temper (state of feeling or frame of mind at a particular time usually dominated by a single strong emotion), mood, or tone)
adversity = a state of wretchedness or misfortune; poverty and trouble
alimony = an allowance (an amount of money, food, etc. given to a child etc. regularly) that a court orders paid to a person by that person's spouse or former spouse after a divorce or while legal action on this is pending
alliance = an allying or being allied; specifically, a union or joining as of families by marriage
altruism = unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others; behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species
ambivalence = simultaneous conflicting feelings toward a person or thing, as love and hate
amenity = the quality of being pleasant or agreeable; the attractiveness and value of real estate or of a residential structure; something that conduces to smoothness or pleasantness of social relationships
amity = friendly, peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship
appendage = an adjunct (something joined or added to another) to something larger or more important, as a limb to a body
aptitude = the quality of being apt (suited to a purpose) or appropriate; fitness
ascendancy = governing or controlling influence; domination
asperity = roughness of surface; unevenness; a tiny projection from a surface; rigor (harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment; strictness); severity (strict judgment, discipline, or government; rigorous restraint, punishment, or requirement)
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
atrocity = atrocious (very cruel, evil, brutal, etc.) behavior or condition; brutality, cruelty, etc.
attitude = the position or posture assumed by the body in connection with an action, feeling, mood, etc.
audition = the power or sense of hearing
austerity = the quality or state of being austere (giving little or no scope for pleasure; stern and cold in appearance or manner; grave); extreme economy
avarice = too great a desire to have wealth; cupidity (strong desire for wealth; greed)
beatitude = a state of utmost bliss (complete happiness; paradise; heaven)
bounty = generosity in giving; bonus
capitalism = an economic system in which capital and production means etc are privately owned and operated in a competitive environment
captivity = the condition of being held in prison (being captive); imprisonment
celerity = rapidity of motion or action
circumference = perimeter; the line bounding a circle, a rounded surface, or an area suggesting a circle
coincidence = the fact or condition of coinciding (taking up the same place in space, happening at the same time and in the same place)
commitment = an act of committing to a charge or trust such as a consignment to a penal or mental institution
commotion = a condition of civil unrest or insurrection
competence = sufficient means or abilities for one's needs
comportment = behavior or bearing; deportment
condition = a premise upon which the fulfillment of an agreement depends; terms of agreement
condolence = expression of sympathy with another in grief
conductance = the ability of a material to conduct electricity; it is the reciprocal of resistance
confluence = a flowing together, especially of two or more streams
conscience = a knowledge or sense of right and wrong, with an urge to do right
constancy = steadfastness (firmness) of mind under duress (severe restriction); fortitude; fidelity
contentment = the state, quality, or fact of being contented (satisfied)
contingency = the quality or condition or state of being contingent (likely but not certain to happen); a contingent event
contumacy = stubborn refusal to submit to authority, especially that of a law court; insubordination; disobedience
convenience = the quality of being convenient (adding to one's comfort; easy to use); fitness or serviceability for people
corpulence = The condition of being excessively fat; obesity
correctness = the state or quality of being correct or right
courage = the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it
covalence = the number of pairs of electrons that an atom can share with its neighboring atoms
credence = 1. Acceptance as true or valid; belief: 2. Credibility
damage = injury or harm to a person or thing, resulting in a loss in soundness or value
decadence = a process, condition, or period of decline, as in morals, art, literature, etc.; deterioration; decay: also decadency
declivity = a downward slope
decorum = literary and dramatic propriety; fitness; propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance
decrepitude = the state of being decrepit (wasted or weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age; worn out)
defection = abandonment of loyalty, duty, or principle; desertion
deficiency = the quality or state of being deficient; absence of something essential
denouement = The final resolution or clarification of a dramatic or narrative plot
department = a separate part, division, or branch, as of a government, business, or school
deportment = same as comportment; the manner of conducting or bearing oneself; behavior; demeanor (outward behavior; conduct)
desuetude = discontinuance from use or exercise; disuse
detriment = damage; injury; harm
dissension = disagreement; especially partisan and contentious (contending) quarreling
disservice = harmful action; injury
dissonance = an inharmonious sound or combination of sounds; disagreement
documentary = consisting of, supported by, contained in, or serving as a document or documents
dominion = rule; or power to rule; sovereign authority; sovereignty
dubiety = a doubt that tends to cause vacillation or a usually hesitant uncertainty
efficiency = quality of being efficient (being able to produce a desired result, effect, product, etc. with a minimum of effort, expense, or waste)
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)
eloquence = speech or writing that is vivid, forceful, fluent, graceful, and persuasive
emancipation = to set free; release from bondage, servitude, or serfdom
enormity = great wickedness (of a crime); enormous size
equality = the state of being equal, especially of having equal political, social and economic rights
equation = the state of being equal or being made equal
equity = fairness; impartiality; justice
expediency = the quality or state of being suited to the end in view; suitability; convenience
facility = ease of doing or making; absence of difficulty; a ready ability; skill; dexterity; fluency
fallacy = deception; aptness to mislead; deceptive or delusive quality; a false or mistaken idea
fatuity = stupidity, especially complacent (self-satisfied) stupidity; smug (smug=complacent) foolishness
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
foliage = the aggregate of leaves of one or more plants; a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
fortitude = the strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage
fragmentary = consisting of fragments; not complete; disconnected
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
garrulity = excessive talkativeness; loquaciousness
gratuity = a sum of money, often a percentage of the total billed, given to a server, porter, etc. for a service or favor; tip
gravitation = the force of attraction that bodies exert on one another as a result of their mass
humidity = a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere
immediacy = the quality or condition of being immediate (having nothing in between, not separated in time or space); especially direct relevance to the present time, place, purpose, etc.
impedance = the total opposition offered by an electric circuit to the flow of an alternating current of a single frequency
impunity = freedom or exemption from punishment, penalty, or harm
inaptitude = 1. Lack of talent or ability. 2. The quality or state of being inappropriate.
incipiency = the first stage of existence; new emergence
inequity = lack of justice; unfairness; Note: inequity is unlike iniquity which means wickedness
insouciance = lighthearted unconcern; nonchalance (state of being indifferent)
integrity = firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values; an unimpaired condition
integument = a natural outer covering of the body or of a plant, including skin, shell, hide (animal skin), husk, or rind (thick, hard, tough outer skin of fruit)
justice = the quality of being righteous; rectitude (conduct according to moral principles)
lassitude = a condition of weariness or debility (weakness or feebleness); fatigue; languor (lack of vigor; weakness)
latitude = freedom from narrow restrictions; freedom of opinion, conduct, or action
levitation = the act or process of levitating (rising or floating in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitational force) ; especially the rising or lifting of a person or thing by means held to be supernatural
literature = the production of literary (book) work especially as an occupation; writings in prose or verse;
locution = a particular way of saying or expressing, or a peculiarity of phrasing
longitude = length; distance in degrees east or west on the earth's surface
longitudinal = of or relating to length; running lengthwise; opposite to transverse
lotion = a liquid preparation having a soothing, cleansing, or antiseptic action, applied to the skin, eyes, etc
magniloquence = lofty, pompous (imposing, splendid, or splendorous), or grandiose (being grand and splendor) in speech or style of expression
magnitude = greatness in size, extent, importance or influence
malfeasance = wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official; commission of an act that is positively unlawful
missive = letter; a written communication
morality = a moral (moral=virtue) discourse (conversation, speech), statement, or lesson; a doctrine or system of moral conduct
municipality = a town, city, etc. having its own incorporated government for local affairs
nigritude = blackness or darkness
novice = a person new to a particular occupation, activity, etc.; beginner
novitiate = the period or state of being a novice (beginner) where the novice learns to practice
nuance = a subtle distinction or variation; the ability to express delicate shadings such as meaning or feeling
nuisance = an act, condition, thing, or person causing trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience
obloquy = a strongly condemnatory utterance: abusive language
parity = the quality or state of being equal or equivalent
percentage = a given part or a given amount in every hundred
perfidy = the deliberate breaking of faith; betrayal of trust; treachery
perjury = the willful deceiving while swearing under oath to tell the truth in a matter material to the point of inquiry
perplexity = the condition of being perplexed; bewilderment; confusion
perspicuity = The quality of being perspicuous; clearness and lucidity (bright and shiny)
pittance = a small portion, amount, or allowance; a meager wage or remuneration
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
plenitude = the state or quality of being full; completeness
posterity = the offspring of one progenitor (an ancestor in the direct line) to the furthest generation; all future generations
predicament = a difficult situation or condition
proclivity = a natural or habitual tendency or inclination toward doing something, especially toward something discreditable (damaging one's credit or reputation)
profusion = lavish (expended in abundance or great amount) expenditure; extravagance
prolixity = the state or quality of being so wordy as to be tiresome or verbose
prosperity = the condition of being successful or thriving, especially economic well-being
protuberance = the condition or fact of being protuberant (bulging or swelling out); a part or thing that protrudes
quietude = a quiet state; repose (lying at rest; taking a rest)
quittance = a discharge from a debt or obligation; a certificate showing someone is discharged from a debt or obligation
razorial = same as rasorial, characteristically scratching the ground for food, as a chicken does;
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
rectitude = conduct according to moral principles; strict honesty; uprightness of character
refraction = the bending of a ray or wave of light, heat, or sound as it passes obliquely (slantingly) from one medium to another of different density, in which its speed is different, or through layers of different density in the same medium
regency = the position, function, or authority of a regent (a person ruling in place of a king) or a group of regents
regiment = a military unit of ground forces; a large group of people
reincarnation = the act of incarnating again; rebirth in new body or form
segment = any of the parts into which a body can be separated or separable; division; section
semblance = outward and often specious (appearing true but not true actually) appearance or show
sensualism = frequent or excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
servitude = a condition where one lacks liberty in determining his own life or cause of action
siege = the encirclement of a fortified place by an opposing armed force intending to take it, usually by blockage and bombardment
similitude = an imaginative comparison, simile (a figure of speech comparing two unlike things with word like, or as)
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
spontaneity = the state or quality of being spontaneous (acting in accordance with or resulting from a natural feeling, impulse, or tendency, without any constrain , restriction, effort or premeditation)
stage = a platform or a dock
stance = the way or the manner that a person stands; standing posture
suavity = the quality of being suave (smoothly gracious or polite; polished; blandly ingratiating (bringing oneself into another person's favor); urbane); graceful politeness
subsistence = existence; being; continuance
supragovernmental = a centralized organization formed by a group of governments to enforce justice or maintain peace; any government having overwhelming and far-reaching powers
temerity = unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition; rashness; recklessness
tenancy = the condition of being a tenant; occupation of land, a building, etc., by rental or lease
terrace = a raised, flat mound (heap) of earth with sloping sides
triumvirate = a ruling body of three persons
turpitude = inherent baseness; depravity (corrupt act or practice); a base (lacking high value or qualities) act
ubiety = the condition of being in a particular place
umbrage = shade; shadow; resentment or offense
unity = the state of being one, or united; oneness; singleness
valetudinarian = a person in poor health; invalid
valiance = the state or quality of being valiant (full of or characterized by valor (courage or bravery) or courage; brave)
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
verbiage = excessive wordiness
verbosity = the quality or condition of wordiness; excessive use of words, especially unnecessary prolixity. Note: Proxility = forever pouring
verdure = the greenness of a growing vegetation; a condition of health and vigor
verisimilitude = the appearance of looking like being true or real
vicissitude = the quality or state of being changeable; mutability; natural change or mutation visible in nature or human affairs; a fluctuation of state or condition
virility = the quality of being virile (manly); manhood
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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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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.
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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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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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lift
1. a. To direct or carry from a lower to a higher position; raise: lift one's eyes; lifted the suitcase.b. To transport by air: The helicopter lifted the entire team to the meet. 举起; 电梯; 舉; 鼓舞; 升起
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mix
1. a. To combine or blend into one mass or mixture: Mix the dry ingredients first. b. To create or form by combining ingredients: mix a drink; mix cement. c. To add (an ingredient or element) to another: mix an egg into batter. 混合; 混合配料; 溶合; 平安相处; 搀和
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network
1. An openwork fabric or structure in which cords, threads, or wires cross at regular intervals. 网络; 广播网; 电视网; 网状物
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north
1. Abbr. Na. The direction along a meridian 90° counterclockwise from east; the direction to the left of sunrise.b. The cardinal point on the mariner's compass located at 0°. 北方; 向北方; 来自北方的; 北方的; 北部的
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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? 办公室; 职务; 办事处
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population
1. a. All of the people inhabiting a specified area.b. The total number of such people. 人口; 居民
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president
1. One appointed or elected to preside over an organized body of people, such as an assembly or meeting. 总统; 总裁; 校长; 社长; 会长
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private
1. a. Secluded from the sight, presence, or intrusion of others: a private hideaway.b. Designed or intended for one's exclusive use: a private room. 士兵; 平民的; 无官职的; 私人的; 私密的
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responsible
expected or obliged to account for something or to someone; answerable for; accountable for 可靠的, 有责任的, 责任重大的
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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. 分离的; 各别的; 各自的; 不同的; 分居
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square
1. A polygon having four equal sides and four equal angles. 方形的; 正方形; 直角的; 符合; 结清
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stop
1. To close (an opening or hole) by covering, filling in, or plugging up: The tea leaves stopped the drain. 停止; 停留; 停车站; 句号; 堵塞
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teach
1. To impart knowledge or skill to: teaches children. 教; 教导; 训练; 讲授
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western
1. Situated in, toward, or facing the west. 西方; 西方人; 西方的; 西的
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yes
1. An affirmative or consenting reply. 是的
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alone
1. Being apart from others; solitary. 单独地; 单独的; 只有
Alternative Greek Root: mono-
Please See: mono-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: monologue
Please See the Dissection of: monologue
Example word meaning:
monologue = a long speech by one person who monopolizing a conversation
Alternative Latin Root: priv sol- soli-
Please See: sol- soli-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: desolate private soliloquy solitary
Please See the Dissection of: desolate soliloquy solitary
Example word meaning:
desolate = left alone; lonely; solitary
private = 1. a. Secluded from the sight, presence, or intrusion of others: a private hideaway.b. Designed or intended for one's exclusive use: a private room.
soliloquy = the act of talking to oneself
solitary = living alone or being alone
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attempt
1. To try to perform, make, or achieve: attempted to read the novel in one sitting; attempted a difficult dive. 试图; 企图; 尝试; 行刺; 袭击
Alternative Greek Root: pir
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: empirical
Please See the Dissection of: empirical
Example word meaning:
empirical = originating in or based on observation or experience; relying on experience or observation alone often without due regard for system and theory
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cigarette
1. A small roll of finely cut tobacco for smoking, enclosed in a wrapper of thin paper. 香烟
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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concern
1. To have to do with or relate to: an article that concerns the plight of homeless people. 企业; 使关心; 使担心; 关心; 对...有关
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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contain
to keep within or inside; to keep within limit 包含, 容纳, 克制, 抑制; vi. 自制
Alternative Latin Root: contin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: contain content continent continual continue continuous
Please See the Dissection of: contain content continent continual continue continuous
Example word meaning:
contain = to keep within or inside; to keep within limit
content = happy enough with what a person has or is; not desiring something more or different; satisfied
continent = self-restrained; temperate (moderate in indulging the appetites; not self-indulgent; abstemious, especially in the use of alcoholic liquors)
continual = continuing indefinitely in time without interruption
continue = to remain in existence or effect; last; endure [the war continued for five years]
continuous = marked by uninterrupted extension in time, space, or sequence
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date
a statement as on a writing or coin specifying when it was made; the time at which a thing happens or is done 日期, 约会, 枣椰子; vt. 约会, 定日期; vi. 追溯到; n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 显示或设置系统日期
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see day.
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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
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.
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Frequency: 18
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.
Note:
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
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
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
official
1. Of or relating to an office or a post of authority: official duties. 官方的; 职权上的; 公务上的; 官员
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Frequency: 18
perfect
complete in all respects; without defect or omission; flawless 完美的, 全然的, 理想的, 熟练的, 正确的; vt. 使完美, 使熟练; n. 完成式
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Frequency: 18
post
1. A long piece of wood or other material set upright into the ground to serve as a marker or support. 职位; 邮寄; 邮政; 驻地; 营区
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Frequency: 18
recent
1. Of, belonging to, or occurring at a time immediately before the present. 新近的; 最近的
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star
1. a. A celestial body that generates light and other radiant energy and consists of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity in which the energy generated by nuclear reactions in the interior is balanced by the outflow of energy to the surface, and the inward-directed gravitational forces are balanced by the outward-directed gas and radiation pressures.b. Any of the celestial bodies visible at night from Earth as relatively stationary, usually twinkling points of light.c. Something regarded as resembling such a celestial body. 主演; 明星; 星; 星号; 星形
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Frequency: 18
voice
sound made though mouth as made by human beings in talking 声音, 嗓音, 呼声, 歌唱才能; vt. 表达, 调整声音, 发音
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Frequency: 18
willing
1. Disposed or inclined; prepared: I am willing to overlook your mistakes. 乐意的
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Frequency: 18
born
1. a. Brought into life by birth.b. Brought into existence; created: A new nation was born with the revolution. 天生的
Alternative Latin Root: gnasc gnat nasc nat
Please See: gnasc gnat nasc nat
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cognate innate nascent native
Please See the Dissection of: cognate innate nascent native
Example word meaning:
cognate = relating by family or by birth; having the same ancestor; of the same or similar nature
innate = existing naturally rather than acquired (obtained); that seems to have been in one's body from birth
nascent = coming or having recently into existence; newly born
native = inborn or innate rather than acquired
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Frequency: 17
bright
1. a. Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; shining.b. Comparatively high on the scale of brightness: bright red.c. Full of light or illumination: a bright sunny day; a stage bright with spotlights. 光亮的; 愉快的; 明亮的; 欢快的; 聪明的
Alternative Greek Root: argos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: argus
Example word meaning:
argus = 1. Greek Mythology A giant with 100 eyes who was made guardian of Io and was later slain by Hermes.
Alternative Latin Root: clar lucid lustre
Please See: clar
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: clarity declaration declarative elucidate illustrate
Please See the Dissection of: clarity declaration declarative elucidate
Example word meaning:
clarity = the state or quality of being clear; lucidity (state of being shining and bright)
declaration = the act of declaring (making known formally, officially, or explicitly): announcement
declarative = making a statement or assertion (stating something positively; declaration; affirmation)
elucidate = to make clear (especially something abstruse (hard to understand because of being extremely complex, intellectually demanding, highly abstract, etc.; deep) ); explain
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: 17
broad
1. Wide in extent from side to side: a broad river; broad shoulders. 宽阔的; 广泛的; 宽的
Alternative Latin Root: plat platy
Please See: plat platy
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: flat plate platitude
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
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Frequency: 17
capital
involving or punishable by death (as a capital crime); most important adj. 死罪的, 重要的, 大写的, 资本的; n. 首都, 资本, 大写字母;
Note: Please see head, please see capit which means head whose derivatives include capital, cattle
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Frequency: 17
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
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Frequency: 17
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
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
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)
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Frequency: 17
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
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Frequency: 17
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
length
1. The state, quality, or fact of being long. See Usage Note at strength. 长度; 马或船的自身长度; 一段; 身长距离
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Frequency: 17
magazine
1. A periodical containing a collection of articles, stories, pictures, or other features. 杂志; 弹仓; 弹药; 弹药库
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Frequency: 17
newspaper
1. A publication, usually issued daily or weekly, containing current news, editorials, feature articles, and usually advertising. 报纸
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Frequency: 17
nice
1. Pleasing and agreeable in nature: had a nice time; a nice person. 美好的; 反语; 好心的; 精确的; 糟透的
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Frequency: 17
prevent
1. To keep from happening; avert: took steps to prevent the strike. 防止; 阻止; 预防
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Frequency: 17
rich
1. Having great material wealth: He was so rich he didn't have to work. 丰富的; 华丽的; 味厚的; 富的; 富裕的
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Frequency: 17
save
1. a. To rescue from harm, danger, or loss: The lifeguard saved the struggling swimmer.b. To prevent from dying: The doctors saved the patient.c. To set free from the consequences of sin; redeem: prayed to save his soul. 储蓄; 存; 存档; 拯救; 救
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Frequency: 17
self
1. The total, essential, or particular being of a person; the individual: "An actor's instrument is the self" (Joan Juliet Buck). 私利; 自我; 自身; 自身利益
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Frequency: 17
shot
1. The firing or discharge of a weapon, such as a gun. 体育比赛中的击球、射门、投篮等; 射击; 射手; 尝试; 开枪
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Frequency: 17
soon
1. a. In the near future; shortly: The bus should be here soon.b. Just prior to something; shortly: The news broke soon before he resigned. 不久; 宁可; 很快; 早
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Frequency: 17
stand
to be in a upright position, supported on the feet 站立, 停顿, 楼台, 货摊; vi. 站立, 位于, 停滞; vt. 忍受, 使站立
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Frequency: 17
warm
1. Somewhat hotter than temperate; having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat; moderately hot: a warm climate. 使人激动的; 使变得更友好; 使暖和; 保暖的; 暖和
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Frequency: 17
young
1. Being in an early period of life, development, or growth. 年轻的; 幼崽
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Frequency: 17
ahead
1. At or to the front or head. 在…前; 在前面; 预先; 领先
Alternative Greek Root: pro-
Please See: pro-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: program
Please See the Dissection of: program
Example word meaning:
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: pre- pro-
Please See: pre- pro-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: prevention project
Please See the Dissection of: project
Example word meaning:
prevention = The act of preventing something: the prevention of illness.
project = a specific plan or design; scheme
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Frequency: 16
brush
1. a. An implement typically consisting of bristles fastened into a handle, used in scrubbing, polishing, grooming, or applying a liquid.b. The act of using this implement. 刷; 刷子; 小冲突; 拂; 梳整
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 16
cell
1. A narrow confining room, as in a prison or convent. 细胞; 单人房间; 小隔室; 电池
Alternative Greek Root: cyte cyto
Please See: cyte cyto
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cytoplasm phagocyte
Please See the Dissection of: cytoplasm phagocyte
Example word meaning:
cytoplasm = the protoplasm of a cell outside the nucleus
phagocyte = any cell, especially, a leukocyte that ingests and destroys other cells microorganisms, or other foreign matter in the blood and tissues
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Frequency: 16
daily
1. Of or occurring during the day. 每天; 每日的; 女佣人; 小时工; 日报
Alternative Latin Root: diurn
Please See: diurn
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adjourn diurnal journal quotidian sojourn
Please See the Dissection of: adjourn diurnal
Example word meaning:
adjourn = to put off or suspend until a future time; to close a meeting or a session for a time
diurnal = recurring every day; having a daily cycle
journal = 1. a. A personal record of occurrences, experiences, and reflections kept on a regular basis; a diary.b. An official record of daily proceedings, as of a legislative body.c. Nautical A ship's log.
quotidian = 1. Everyday; commonplace: "There's nothing quite like a real ... train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute" (Anita Diamant).
sojourn = To reside temporarily: "His family had sojourned in New Jersey for one year only, and had then gone back to Michigan" (Jane Smiley).
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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
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
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
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.
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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
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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
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)
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Frequency: 16
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
listen
1. To make an effort to hear something: listen to the radio; listen for the bell that ends class. 听; 听从; 留神听某人说话
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member
1. A distinct part of a whole, especially:a. Linguistics A syntactic unit of a sentence; a clause.b. Logic A proposition of a syllogism.c. Mathematics An element in a set. 成员; 会员
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message
a communication in speech, in writing, or by signals 消息, 信息, 要点; v. 传递信息, 通讯
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plant
1. Botany a. Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multicellular organisms of the kingdom Plantae characteristically containing chloroplasts, having cell walls made of cellulose, producing embryos, and lacking the power of locomotion. Plants include trees, bushes, herbs, ferns, mosses, and certain green algae.b. A plant having no permanent woody stem; an herb.c. Any of various fungi, algae, or protists that resemble plants and were formerly classified in the plant kingdom. Not in scientific use. 植物; 种植; 工厂; 栽培; 栽赃于某人
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plastic
formative, creative; capable of being molded, shaped, or modeled 塑料的, 可塑的, 体态好的; n. 塑料, (外科)整形的, 信用卡
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reduce
1. To bring down, as in extent, amount, or degree; diminish. See Synonyms at decrease. 减少; 减肥; 使陷入某种特殊状态; 减小
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scene
1. Something seen by a viewer; a view or prospect. 现场; 界; 道具; 一场; 一段情节
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serious
1. Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner: He became serious when he was asked about the economy. 严重的; 深思的; 真诚的; 认真的; 严肃的
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speak
1. To produce words by means of sounds; talk: Can the baby speak yet? 发言; 演说; 讲; 讲话; 说出
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spot
1. a. A mark on a surface differing sharply in color from its surroundings.b. A blemish, mark, or pimple on the skin.c. A stain or blot. 地点; 斑点; 认出; 污点; 皮疹
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summer
1. a. In the Northern Hemisphere, the usually warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn and constituting June, July, and August. In the Southern Hemisphere, it constitutes December, January, and February.b. The season extending from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox. 夏天
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taste
1. To distinguish the flavor of by taking into the mouth. 味道; 品尝; 品尝到; 尝; 尝出...味道
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towards
Variant of toward. 朝向
Alternative Latin Root: ad-
Please See: ad-
Note:
ad- has many variants for easy pronunciation: ad-, ac-, af-, ag-, al-, an-, am-, ap-, ar-, and as-. See also to
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: admit advent
Please See the Dissection of: admit advent
Example word meaning:
admit = to permit to enter, or to use; let in
advent = the coming of
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Frequency: 16
track
1. a. A mark or succession of marks left by something that has passed.b. A path, route, or course indicated by such marks: an old wagon track through the mountains. 小道; 痕迹; 跑道; 轨道; 追踪
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whatever
1. Everything or anything that: Do whatever you please. 任何事; 任何的; 凡是...的事物; 无论什么
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wing
1. a. One of a pair of movable appendages used for flying, as the feather-covered modified forelimb of a bird or the skin-covered modified forelimb of a bat or pterosaur.b. One of the one or two pairs of membranous structures used for flying that extend from the thorax of an insect.c. A structure or part used by an animal for gliding through the air, as the folds of skin of a flying squirrel or the enlarged pectoral fins of a flying fish.d. wings An outspread pair of stylized bird's wings worn as insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members. 翅膀; 运动场地的远端边侧; 侧厅; 挡泥板; 政党的派别或左右翼
Alternative Greek Root: pter
Please See: pter (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: apterygial archaeopteryx brachypterous coleopteran dipterous helicopter neuropteran orthopterous ptarmigan pterodactyl pterosaur tetra
Please See the Dissection of: apterygial brachypterous helicopter orthopterous
Example word meaning:
apterygial = having no wings, limbs, or fins;
archaeopteryx = A small extinct vertebrate of the genus Archaeopteryx of the Jurassic Period, having feathered wings with claws and a long toothed snout. It has been classified variously as a prehistoric bird and as a theropod dinosaur.
brachypterous = having short or incompletely developed wings as certain insects
coleopteran = Any of numerous insects of the order Coleoptera; a beetle.
dipterous = 1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the insect order Diptera; dipteran.
helicopter = a kind of vertical-lift aircraft, having a spiral horizontal wing or rotor, capable of hovering or moving in any direction
neuropteran = Any of various insects of the order Neuroptera, having large eyes, chewing mouthparts, and wings with many veins, and including the lacewings and antlions. The order formerly included other groups, such as the dobsonflies.
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)
ptarmigan = Any of various grouse of the genus Lagopus, inhabiting arctic, subarctic, and alpine regions of the Northern Hemisphere and having feathered legs and feet and plumage that is brown or gray in summer and white in winter.
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.
tetra = Any of numerous small colorful tropical freshwater fishes chiefly of the family Characidae, such as the neon tetra, often kept in home aquariums.
Note:
tetra = tetragon + pter(wing)
Alternative Latin Root: ala penn pinn
Please See: ala (exact root) penn (exact root) pinn (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: ala alate bipinnate fin panache pen pennant pennigerous pennon pinion pinnacle pinnate
Please See the Dissection of: alate bipinnate pen pennant pennigerous
Example word meaning:
ala = 1. Zoology A wing or winglike structure or part.
alate = having wings, or having a winglike part
bipinnate = twice pinnate (resembling a feather), such as leaves growing opposite each other on a larger stem
fin = 1. A membranous appendage extending from the body of a fish or other aquatic animal, used for propelling, steering, or balancing the body in the water.
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:
fin is from pinn (wing)panache is from pinn (feather)
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Frequency: 16
worry
1. To feel uneasy or concerned about something; be troubled. See Synonyms at brood. 打搅; 担心; 担忧; 撕咬; 烦恼
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appear
1. a. To become visible: a plane appearing in the sky.b. To be shown or included: That logo appears on all their sports equipment. 看来; 露面; 出现; 来到
Alternative Greek Root: phan phen
Please See: phan phen
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: epiphany phantom phenomenon sycophant
Please See the Dissection of: epiphany phantom phenomenon sycophant
Example word meaning:
epiphany = an appearance of a divine being
phantom = something (as a ghost) apparent to sense but with no substantial existence
phenomenon = an event, or an occurrence that is apparent to the eye and can be described
sycophant = a person who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth or influence; parasite; toady (a servile flatterer)
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Frequency: 15
appearance
1. The act or an instance of coming into sight. 出现; 外观; 露面
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association
1. The act of associating or being connected with: My parents disapproved of my association with my friends from across town. 协会; 友谊; 联想; 伙伴关系
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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. 头脑; 智力; 智囊; 脑
Alternative Greek Root: cephal cephalo
Please See: cephal cephalo
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: bicephalous cephalalgia cephalopod encephalitis
Please See the Dissection of: bicephalous cephalalgia cephalopod encephalitis
Example word meaning:
bicephalous = two-headed
cephalalgia = headache
cephalopod = a class of head feet fish, as an octopus, squid
encephalitis = inflammation of the brain
Alternative Latin Root: cerebrum
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cerebrate
Example word meaning:
cerebrate = To use the power of reason; think. See Synonyms at think.
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button
1. a. A generally disk-shaped fastener used to join two parts of a garment by fitting through a buttonhole or loop.b. Such an object used for decoration. 扣紧; 按钮; 纽扣; 钮扣
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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correct
to make right; change from wrong to right; remove errors from v. 改正, 纠正; adj. 正确的
Alternative Greek Root: ortho-
Please See: ortho-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: orthochromatic orthodontist orthodox orthography orthopedic orthophony orthopterous
Please See the Dissection of: orthochromatic orthodontist orthodox orthography orthopedic orthophony orthopterous
Example word meaning:
orthochromatic = relating to producing the correct color values (tones) of light and shade that are corresponding to the tones in nature
orthodontist = a dentist whose job is to help straighten teeth
orthodox = conforming to established doctrine especially in religion
orthography = correct way to write or spell a word
orthopedic = the branch of science that deals with the correction of deformities, diseases, and injuries of the bones, joints and muscles
orthophony = the art of correct articulation; voice training
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)
Alternative Latin Root: castig corrig emend
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: amend castigate corrigible emend emendate
Please See the Dissection of: corrigible
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).
castigate = To punish or rebuke severely. See Synonyms at punish.
corrigible = capable of being corrected, improved, or reformed, or repaired
emend = To improve by critical editing: emend a faulty text.
emendate = To make textual corrections in.
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death
1. The act of dying; termination of life. 死亡; 灭亡; 致死的原因
Alternative Greek Root: necrosis nek- thanas thanat
Please See: thanas thanat
Note:
Please also see dead
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: athanasia euthanasia necrology nectar thanatopsis
Please See the Dissection of: athanasia euthanasia necrology thanatopsis
Example word meaning:
athanasia = the quality of being deathless; immortality
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
necrology = obituary (a notice of a person's death with a short biographical account of the person)
nectar = 1. A sweet liquid that many plants secrete from specialized structures, often inside flowers, where it serves to attract pollinators such as certain insects and birds. Bees use nectar to make honey.
thanatopsis = a meditation or view on death
Note:
nectar is from nek-
Alternative Latin Root: letum mort nex obitus
Please See: mort
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: amortize immortal immortality lethal mort mortal mortify mortuary obituary pernicious
Please See the Dissection of: immortal immortality mortal mortify mortuary obituary pernicious
Example word meaning:
amortize = 1. To liquidate (a debt, such as a mortgage) by installment payments or payment into a sinking fund.
immortal = exempt from death; not able to die
immortality = the state of being not mortal, deathless; forever lasting
lethal = 1. Causing or capable of causing death: a lethal weapon. See Synonyms at fatal.
mort = The note sounded on a hunting horn to announce the death of a deer.
mortal = that must eventually die
mortify = deaden; to subdue or deaden the bodily appetites (craving for something) especially by abstinence or self-inflicted pain or discomfort
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
obituary = a notice of someone's death, as in a newspaper, usually with a brief biography
pernicious = deadly; causing great injury, destruction, or ruin; fatal
Note:
lethal is from letum, pernicious is from nex
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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impeach = im- + pes (=ped, foot)peon is from ped (foot)pioneer is from pedtrivet = tri- + ped (foot)
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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
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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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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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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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lose
1. To be unsuccessful in retaining possession of; mislay: He's always losing his car keys. 丢失; 丧失; 失去; 白费; 输
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meet
1. a. To come into the presence of by chance or arrangement: I was surprised to meet an old friend in the park. I met a friend for coffee.b. To come into the company of: I met my colleagues for a meeting.c. To be introduced to; make the acquaintance of: Have you met my wife?d. To come together or confront in opposition: The rival teams meet next week. 遇见; 遭受; 集会; 与...对抗; 与...接触
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notice
1. The act of noting or observing; perception or attention: That detail escaped my notice. 注意到; 警告; 通知; 预先通知; 布告
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rain
1. a. Water condensed from atmospheric vapor and falling in drops.b. A fall of such water; a rainstorm.c. The descent of such water.d. Rainy weather.e. rains A rainy season. 下雨; 雨; 雨点般地落下; 雨点般降落的东西
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rare
1. Infrequently occurring; uncommon: a rare event; a plant that is rare in this region. 半熟的; 煮得嫩的; 稀有的; 稀罕的; 不平凡的
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sell
1. To exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent: We sold our old car for a modest sum. 出售; 卖; 销路; 使...畅销
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slow
1. a. Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed: a slow train; slow walkers.b. Marked by a retarded tempo: a slow waltz. 慢下来; 慢了的; 慢的; 缓慢的; 迟纯的
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typical
1. Exhibiting the qualities, traits, or characteristics that identify a kind, class, group, or category: a typical suburban community. 典型的
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upon
On: The leaves are scattered upon the grass. He put the book upon the table. Upon hearing the news, we all cheered. 在......之上; 在…之上
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wall
1. An upright structure of masonry, wood, plaster, or other building material serving to enclose, divide, or protect an area, especially a vertical construction forming an inner partition or exterior siding of a building. 墙壁; 用墙围住; 墙
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woman
1. An adult female human. 女人; 女佣; 妇女; 成年女子
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advice
1. Opinion about what could or should be done about a situation or problem; counsel. 劝告; 建议
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afford
1. To have the financial means for; bear the cost of: able to afford a new car. 付得起; 担当得起; 负担得起
Alternative Greek Root: dot
Please See: dot
Note:
dot is not an exact alternative root for affort, for information only
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: antidote
Please See the Dissection of: antidote
Example word meaning:
antidote = an agent that counteracts or relieves; a remedy or other agent to neutralize or counteract the effects of a poison
Alternative Latin Root: don
Please See: don
Note:
don is not an exact alternative root for affort, for information only
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: donor
Please See the Dissection of: donor
Example word meaning:
donor = a person who gives, donates, or presents something; one used as a source of biological material
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agree
to consent or accede (give in, agree) to 同意, 赞成, 承认; vi. 同意, 一致, 符合
Note: Unable to find any alternative Greek or Latin root yet. be congruent = agree
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base
the bottom or supporting part of anything n. 底部；基地；基础；基数；基线；(棒球)垒；[化]碱 vt. 以 ... 作基础
Alternative Greek Root: hedr
Please See: hedr
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: decahedron polyhedron
Please See the Dissection of: decahedron polyhedron
Example word meaning:
decahedron = a solid figure with ten plane surfaces
polyhedron = a solid figure with multiple plane surfaces
Alternative Latin Root: vil
Please See: vil
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: vilify
Please See the Dissection of: vilify
Example word meaning:
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)
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blood
1. a. The fluid consisting of plasma, blood cells, and platelets that is circulated by the heart through the vertebrate vascular system, carrying oxygen and nutrients to and waste materials away from all body tissues.b. A similar fluid in animals other than vertebrates.c. The juice or sap of certain plants. 血液; 血统
Alternative Greek Root: aem em haem hem
Please See: aem em haem hem
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anaemia haematogenous hematology hyperemia
Please See the Dissection of: anaemia haematogenous hematology hyperemia
Example word meaning:
anaemia = a lack of red cell in blood; a condition in which there is a reduction of the number, or volume, of red blood corpuscles or of the total amount of hemoglobin in the bloodstream, resulting in paleness, generalized weakness, etc.
haematogenous = forming blood; originating from blood
hematology = the study of blood
hyperemia = a disease where there is increase in blood flow or blood congestion
Alternative Latin Root: cruor sangui sanguin
Please See: sangui sanguin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: consanguinity crude sanguine
Please See the Dissection of: consanguinity sanguine
Example word meaning:
consanguinity = the quality or state of being consanguineous (having same blood, descend from same ancestor)
crude = 1. Being in an unrefined or natural state: crude cotton.
sanguine = of the color of blood; ruddy or reddish as of complexion
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clean
1. Free from dirt, stain, or impurities; unsoiled: a clean kitchen floor; clean clothes. 干净的; 彻底地; 打扫; 把...弄干净; 整洁的
Alternative Latin Root: cast nitid pur sincer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: chaste neat pure purify sincere
Please See the Dissection of: sincere
Example word meaning:
chaste = 1. a. Not having experienced sexual intercourse; virginal.b. Abstaining from sexual relations that are not sanctioned by certain religious laws or moral principles.c. Abstaining from sexual relations; celibate.
neat = 1. a. Orderly and clean; tidy: a neat office; a neat desk.b. Habitually tidy or well-organized: was lucky to have a neat roommate.
pure = 1. a. Having a homogeneous or uniform composition; not mixed: pure oxygen.b. Free of dirt, pollutants, infectious agents, or other unwanted elements: pure water.c. Containing nothing inappropriate or extraneous: a pure style of piano playing.
purify = 1. To rid of impurities: purify water.
sincere = without deceit, pretense, or hypocrisy; truthful; straightforward; honest (sincere originally means clean, pure)
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damage
injury or harm to a person or thing, resulting in a loss in soundness or value vt. 损害, 毁坏; (pl.)赔偿金, 损坏, 毁坏;
Alternative Latin Root: damn demn
Please See: damn demn
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: condemnation damage damnify indemnify indemnity
Please See the Dissection of: condemnation damage indemnify
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
indemnity = 1. Security against damage, loss, or injury.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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rinse is from recens
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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)
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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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opinion
1. A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof: "The world is not run by thought, nor by imagination, but by opinion" (Elizabeth Drew). See Synonyms at view. 判断; 看法; 见解; 评价; 鉴定
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otherwise
1. In another way; differently: She thought otherwise. 否则; 作为选择; 其它方面; 另外
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pair
1. Two corresponding persons or items, similar in form or function and matched or associated: a pair of shoes. 一对; 成对; 由两部分组成的单件物品; 配对; 一双
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press
1. a. To exert steady weight or force against: an indentation where the rock pressed the ground.b. To move by applying pressure: press a piano key; press one's face into a pillow.c. To squeeze or clasp in fondness or concern: pressed her hand before leaving. 催促; 印刷机; 压; 压平; 压榨
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remain
1. To continue in the same state or condition: These matters remain in doubt. 保持; 剩余; 逗留
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represent
1. a. To have as a meaning, suggestion, or association; stand for or symbolize: The rose represents beauty. The bald eagle represents the United States.b. To indicate or communicate by signs or symbols: Letters of the alphabet represent sounds. 代表; 体现; 作为…的代言人; 反映; 表示
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ride
1. a. To be carried or conveyed, as in a vehicle or on horseback.b. Sports To participate in a board sport such as snowboarding. 骑; 骑马; 乘; 乘......游; 乘脚踏车或乘公共交通工具旅行
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secret
1. a. Kept hidden from knowledge or view; concealed: a secret identity; a secret passageway.b. Not expressed; inward: secret desires. 秘密; 秘密的; 秘诀
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skill
1. a. Proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience: painted with great skill.b. A developed talent or ability: improved his writing skills.c. An art, trade, or technique, particularly one requiring use of the hands or body: the skill of glassmaking. 技能; 技巧
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spread
1. To open to a fuller extent or width; stretch: spread out the tablecloth; a bird spreading its wings. 传播; 展开; 延长; 扩展; 抹
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spring
1. To move upward or forward in a single quick motion or a series of such motions; leap: The goat sprang over the log. 弹簧; 来自; 泉水; 猛地关上; 萌生
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sugar
1. A sweet crystalline or powdered substance, white when pure, consisting of sucrose obtained mainly from sugarcane and sugar beets and used in many foods, drinks, and medicines to improve their taste. Also called table sugar. 糖; 加糖于...; 撒糖于...
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wait
1. a. To remain or rest in expectation: waiting for the guests to arrive. See Synonyms at stay1.b. To stay in one place until another catches up: waited at the corner for everyone else in the group. 等待; 伺候进餐; 期待; 盼望; 等候
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wealth
1. a. An abundance of valuable material possessions or resources; riches: gave his wealth away to charity.b. The state of being rich; affluence: a community of great wealth. 财富; 大量
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whenever
1. At whatever time. 任何时间; 无论何时; 每当
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animal
1. Any of numerous multicellular eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Metazoa (or Animalia) that ingest food rather than manufacturing it themselves and are usually able to move about during at least part of their life cycle. Sponges, jellyfishes, flatworms, mollusks, arthropods, and vertebrates are animals. 动物; 兽
Alternative Greek Root: zo
Please See: zo
Note:
zoon = zo
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: zoology zoophagous
Please See the Dissection of: zoology zoophagous
Example word meaning:
zoology = the study of animals
zoophagous = feeding on animals
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brown
1. Of the color brown. 使...变成褐色; 晒黑的; 棕色的; 褐色; 褐色的
Alternative Latin Root: maur
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: morel
Example word meaning:
morel = Any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella, characterized by a cap with irregular pits and ridges.
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cheap
1. a. Relatively low in cost; inexpensive or comparatively inexpensive.b. Charging low prices: a cheap restaurant. 便宜的; 粗俗的; 低劣的
Alternative Latin Root: vil
Please See: vil
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: revile vile vilification vilify
Please See the Dissection of: revile vilification vilify
Example word meaning:
revile = to use abusive or contemptuous language in speaking to or about; call bad names
vile = 1. Morally depraved; ignoble or wicked: a vile traitor; vile accusations.
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)
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city
1. A center of population, commerce, and culture; a town of significant size and importance. 城市; 特许市
Alternative Greek Root: -polis polis polit
Please See: -polis polis polit
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: Acropolis Annapolis cosmopolitan geopolitics impolicy megalopolis metropolis necropolis police political politician politics polity
Please See the Dissection of: Acropolis Annapolis cosmopolitan geopolitics impolicy megalopolis metropolis necropolis police political politician politics polity
Example word meaning:
Acropolis = the upper fortified portion of an ancient Greek city (as Athens)
Annapolis = the name of a city in Maryland
cosmopolitan = common to every part of the world, not local
geopolitics = a study of the influence of such factors as geography, economics, and demography on the politics and foreign policy of a state
impolicy = the quality of being impolitic; inexperience; unsuitableness to an end purpose
megalopolis = a very large city
metropolis = any large city; or center of culture;
necropolis = a city of dead bodies; cemetery
police = the department of a government that is primarily concerned with the maintenance of the general public order, safety, health, and enforcement of laws
political = of, relating to, or dealing with the structure or affairs of government, politics, or the state
politician = a person experienced in the art or science of government
politics = the science and art of political government
polity = a political organization
Alternative Latin Root: urb
Please See: urb
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: urban
Please See the Dissection of: urban
Example word meaning:
urban = of, in, constituting, or comprising a city or town
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deep
1. a. Extending far downward below a surface: a deep hole in the river ice.b. Extending far inward from an outer surface: a deep cut.c. Extending far backward from front to rear: a deep walk-in refrigerator.d. Extending far from side to side from a center: a deep yard surrounding the house.e. Far distant down or in: deep in the woods.f. Coming from or penetrating to a depth: a deep sigh.g. Sports Located or taking place near the outer boundaries of the area of play: deep left field. 深的; 深陷于; 纵深的; 非常的; 深沉的
Alternative Latin Root: alt profund
Please See: alt
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: altitude profound profoundity
Please See the Dissection of: altitude profound
Example word meaning:
altitude = height; especially the height of a thing above sea level or above the earth surface
profound = extending far below the surface; having intellectual depth and insight; difficult to understand or fathom (to penetrate and come to understand)
profoundity =
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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
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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
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lesson
1. Something to be learned: lessons from observing nature. 一节课; 功课; 教堂礼拜中的选读经书; 教训
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minute
very small or infinitesimal; of small importance 微小的, 不重要的, 详细的; n. 分钟, 一会儿, 会议记录; vt. 记录
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near
1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time: moved the table nearer to the wall; as graduation draws near. 近; 靠近; 靠进的; 亲近的; 在...近旁
Alternative Latin Root: ad-
Please See: ad-
Note:
ad- has many variants for easy pronunciation: ad-, ac-, af-, ag-, al-, an-, am-, ap-, ar-, and as-. See also to
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adrenal
Example word meaning:
adrenal = 1. At, near, or on the kidneys.
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officer
1. One who holds an office of authority or trust in an organization, such as a corporation or government. 公务员; 军官; 官员; 船长; 警官
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recently
(something) happened only a short time ago 最近(发生)
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shoot
1. a. To hit, wound, or kill with a missile fired from a weapon.b. To remove or destroy by firing or projecting a missile: shot out the window.c. To make (a hole, for example) by firing a weapon. 射击; 射死; 射门; 打靶; 投射
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sky
1. The expanse of air over any given point on the earth; the upper atmosphere as seen from the earth's surface. 天空
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stage
a platform or a dock 舞台, 驿站, 阶段; vt. 上演, 实行, 进行
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stick
1. A long slender piece of wood, especially:a. A branch or stem that has fallen or been cut from a tree or shrub.b. A piece of wood, such as a tree branch, that is used for fuel, cut for lumber, or shaped for a specific purpose.c. A wand, staff, baton, or rod. 以尖物插入; 刺; 手杖; 枝条; 棍
Alternative Greek Root: baktron
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: bacteria
Example word meaning:
bacteria = Plural of bacterium.
Alternative Latin Root: baculum her hes pertica talea
Please See: her hes
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adhesion bacillus coherence perch tally
Please See the Dissection of: adhesion coherence
Example word meaning:
adhesion = steady or firm attachment; the quality or state of being attached to something firmly
bacillus = 1. Any of various bacteria, especially a rod-shaped bacterium.
coherence = the quality or state of cohering (sticking together tightly as parts of the same mass)
perch = 1. A rod or branch serving as a roost for a bird.
tally = 1. a. A reckoning, score, or amount: What was the final tally of votes?b. A record of a reckoning, score, or amount: She keeps a tally of the miles she runs each week.
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thin
1. a. Relatively small in extent from one surface to the opposite, usually in the smallest solid dimension: a thin book.b. Not great in diameter or cross section; fine: thin wire. 瘦的; 薄的; 难以信服的; 稀疏的; 稀的
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title
1. a. An identifying name given to a book, play, film, musical composition, or other work.b. A general or descriptive heading, as of a book chapter. 标题; 头衔
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touch
1. To cause or permit a part of the body, especially the hand or fingers, to come in contact with so as to feel: reached out and touched the smooth stone. 接触; 插手某事; 涉及; 润色; 触摸
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trouble
1. A state of distress, affliction, difficulty, or need: tried to console them in their trouble; got in trouble with the police. 麻烦; 使烦恼; 动乱; 忧虑; 烦恼
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vary
1. To undergo or show change: The temperature varied throughout the day. 使变化; 变化
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bowl
1. a. A hemispherical vessel, wider than it is deep, used for holding food or fluids.b. The contents of such a vessel. 碗; 碗状物; 板球戏中因击中三柱门而迫使击球员退场; 板球戏中投球给击球员; 滚木球
Alternative Greek Root: kumbe pellis
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: crater pelvis
Please See the Dissection of: crater
Example word meaning:
crater = a mixing bowl
pelvis = 1. A basin-shaped structure of the skeleton of many vertebrates, composed in humans of the hipbones on the sides, the pubis in front, and the sacrum and coccyx behind, that rests on the lower limbs and supports the spinal column.
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bridge
1. A structure spanning and providing passage over a gap or barrier, such as a river or roadway. 桥; 琴马; 船桥; 鼻梁; 弥合
Alternative Latin Root: pont
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: pontoon
Example word meaning:
pontoon = Any of various floating structures, especially:a. A flatbottom boat used to support a bridge.b. A floating structure that serves as a dock.c. Either of a pair of floats supporting a boat or seaplane.
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character
a graphic symbol (as a hieroglyph or alphabet letter) used in writing or printing 个性, 品质; 字符; 人物; 名誉; 地位; adj. [剧](角色)代表某一特性的
Alternative Latin Root: -ity persona
Please See: -ity
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: community immortality persona personality personate sensuality versatility
Please See the Dissection of: community immortality personality sensuality versatility
Example word meaning:
community = a unified body of individuals; the people with common interests living in a particular area; a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society
immortality = the state of being not mortal, deathless; forever lasting
persona = 1. pl. personas The role that one assumes or displays in public or society; one's public image or personality, as distinguished from the inner self.
personality = the quality or state of being a person; the complex of characteristics that distinguishes one person from others, including his individual's behavioral and emotional characteristics
personate = 1. To play the role or portray the part of (a character).
sensuality = 1. The quality or state of being sensual or lascivious. 2. Excessive devotion to sensual pleasure.
versatility = the state of being versatile (competent in many things; able to turn easily from one subject or occupation to another; many-sided; adaptable to many uses or functions)
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chemical
1. Of or relating to chemistry. 化学制品; 化学品; 化学的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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club
1. a. A stout heavy stick, usually thicker at one end, suitable for use as a weapon; a cudgel.b. An implement used in some games to drive a ball, especially a stick with a protruding head used in golf.c. Something resembling a club. 俱乐部; 俱乐部的会所; 大头棒; 梅花纸牌; 棍棒
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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cool
1. Neither warm nor very cold; moderately cold: fresh, cool water; a cool autumn evening. 使冷却; 使平静下来; 冷淡的; 冷静的; 凉爽
Alternative Latin Root: frig
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: frigid refrigerate
Example word meaning:
frigid = 1. Extremely cold. See Synonyms at cold.
refrigerate = 1. To cool or chill (a substance).
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cry
1. To shed tears, especially as a result of strong emotion such as grief, sorrow, pain, or joy. 一阵哭泣; 叫喊; 叫声; 哭; 哭泣
Alternative Greek Root: iuzein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: jinx
Example word meaning:
jinx = 1. A person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck.
Alternative Latin Root: clam
Please See: clam
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: clamor declaim disclaim exclaim exclamation proclaim reclaim reclamation
Please See the Dissection of: declaim disclaim exclamation reclamation
Example word meaning:
clamor = 1. A loud noise or outcry; a hubbub. See Synonyms at noise.
declaim = to speak rhetorically; to speak pompously or bombastically
disclaim = to give up or renounce any claim to or connection with; to refuse to acknowledge or admit; deny; repudiate
exclaim = To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as from surprise or emotion: The children exclaimed with excitement.
exclamation = the act of exclaiming (crying out); sudden, vehement (acting or moving with great force; violent; impetuous) utterance; outcry
proclaim = 1. To announce officially and publicly; declare: proclaim a general amnesty for political prisoners; proclaim the suspect to be guilty. See Synonyms at announce.
reclaim = 1. To resume possession of; take back: reclaimed our luggage; reclaimed the heavyweight boxing title.
reclamation = a reclaiming (rescuing or bringing back a person from error, vice, etc. to ways of living or thinking regarded as right) or being reclaimed; especially the recovery of wasteland, desert, etc., by ditching, filling or irrigating
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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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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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letter
1. a. A written symbol or character representing a speech sound and being a component of an alphabet.b. A written symbol or character used in the graphemic representation of a word, such as the h in Thames. See Note at Thames. 字母; 信; 信函
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lock
1. A device operated by a key, combination, or keycard and used, as on a door, for holding, closing, or securing. 锁; 锁上; 一束头发; 一绺头发; 头发
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obtain
to get possession of, especially by some effort; procure 获得, 得到; vi. 通用, 流行, 存在
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pack
1. a. A collection of items tied up or wrapped; a bundle.b. A container made to be carried on the body of a person or animal. 包; 包装; 包裹; 小包; 小盒
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park
1. An area of land set aside for public use, as:a. A piece of land with few or no buildings within or adjoining a town, maintained for recreational and ornamental purposes.b. A landscaped city square.c. A large tract of rural land kept in its natural state and usually reserved for the enjoyment and recreation of visitors. 公园; 庄园; 停放; 停泊车辆
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plenty
1. A full or completely adequate amount or supply: plenty of time. 丰富; 大量; 足够的
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push
1. a. To apply pressure against (something), especially for the purpose of moving it: pushed the door but couldn't budge it.b. To move (something) by exerting force against it; thrust or shove: pushed the crate aside.c. To exert downward pressure on (a button or keyboard, for example); press. 促使; 决心; 劲头; 推; 推动
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quarter
1. One of four equal parts. 四分之一; 四分之一场; 城市中的地区; 宽恕; 把...分为四等分
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skin
1. The membranous tissue forming the external covering or integument of an animal and consisting in vertebrates of the epidermis and dermis. 皮肤; 薄层; 剥皮; 壳; 外皮
Alternative Greek Root: derm dermt
Please See: derm
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: hypodermic
Please See the Dissection of: hypodermic
Example word meaning:
hypodermic = an instrument to inject drug under skin
Alternative Latin Root: corium
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: excoriate
Please See the Dissection of: excoriate
Example word meaning:
excoriate = to wear off the skin of; abrade; to censure scathingly (bitterly severely)
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sort
1. A group of persons or things of the same general character; a kind. See Usage Note at kind2. 种类; 分类
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weight
1. A measure of the heaviness of an object: a contest to guess the weight of a pig. 重量; 加重量; 加重量于; 砝码; 负担
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accept
To agree to take (a duty or responsibility). To receive (something offered), especially with gladness or approval: vt. 接受；同意；承担(责任等)
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baby
1. a. A very young child; an infant.b. An unborn child; a fetus.c. The youngest member of a family or group.d. A very young animal. 婴儿; 姑娘
Alternative Greek Root: paed ped
Please See: paed ped
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: orthopedic pediatric
Please See the Dissection of: orthopedic pediatric
Example word meaning:
orthopedic = the branch of science that deals with the correction of deformities, diseases, and injuries of the bones, joints and muscles
pediatric = relating to pediatrics (a branch of medicine about the development and diseases of children)
Alternative Latin Root: pupus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: pupil
Example word meaning:
pupil = 1. A student under the direct supervision of a teacher or professor.
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background
1. The ground or scenery located behind something. 背景; 背景情况; 学历; 经历
Alternative Latin Root: scena
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: scene
Example word meaning:
scene = 1. Something seen by a viewer; a view or prospect.
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carry
1. To hold or support while moving; bear: carried the baby in my arms; carrying a heavy backpack. 运送; 传送; 使自己保持某种姿态; 具有; 支撑
Alternative Greek Root: -phery -phoria
Please See: -phery -phoria
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: euphoria metaphor peripheral periphery phosphorus
Please See the Dissection of: euphoria metaphor peripheral periphery phosphorus
Example word meaning:
euphoria = a feeling of well-being or elation
metaphor = a figure of speech containing an implied comparison, in which a word or phrase originally used for one thing is applied to another
peripheral = forming a periphery (a boundary line around something)
periphery = the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve such as a polygon
phosphorus = light bringer or light bearer; a substance that shines or glows in the dark; element P
Alternative Latin Root: -fer -late -lation -lative ger gest port vect veh veign vex
Please See: -fer -late -lation -lative ger gest port vect veh veign vex
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: advection auriferous belligerent circumference comport comportment confer conference congestion conifer convection convex convey deferment deport deportment differ difference digestion dilatory disport elation exaggerate export floriferous germane gerund gestation import importation infer ingest invective inveigh jest legislation Lucifer oblate offer opprobrium pomiferous portable portage portfolio portmanteau proliferate purport reference referendum relative report reportable spiriferous sport sportive suggestion superlative support translate transport vector vehicle vociferous
Please See the Dissection of: advection auriferous belligerent circumference comport comportment confer conference congestion conifer convection convex convey deferment deport deportment differ difference digestion dilatory disport elation exaggerate export floriferous germane gerund gestation import importation infer ingest invective inveigh jest legislation Lucifer oblate offer opprobrium pomiferous portable portage portfolio portmanteau proliferate purport reference referendum relative report reportable spiriferous sport sportive suggestion superlative support translate transport vector vehicle vociferous
Example word meaning:
advection = the usually horizontal movement of a mass of fluid; transport of pollutants or plankton by such movement
auriferous = bearing or yielding gold
belligerent = waging war
circumference = perimeter; the line bounding a circle, a rounded surface, or an area suggesting a circle
comport = to behave or conduct oneself in a specified manner; to agree or accord with
comportment = behavior or bearing; deportment
confer = to give, grant, or bestow (to give, or present as a gift)
conference = the act of conversing or consulting on a serious matter
congestion = the state of being overcrowded, esp with traffic or people
conifer = any of an order (class) of mostly evergreen trees that have needle-shaped leaves
convection = a transmitting or conveying; the mass movement of parts of a fluid within the fluid because of differences in the density of different parts
convex = curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
convey = to take from one place to another place; transport; carry
deferment = a deferring or being deferred; postponement; deferral
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
deportment = same as comportment; the manner of conducting or bearing oneself; behavior; demeanor (outward behavior; conduct)
differ = To be dissimilar or unlike in nature, quality, amount, or form
difference = condition, quality, fact or instance of being different
digestion = a process to convert (food) into simpler chemical compounds that can be absorbed and assimilated by an organism, as by chemical and muscular action in the digestive tract
dilatory = tending to cause delay
disport = to indulge in amusement; play; frolic (to have fun; to make merry)
elation = a feeling of exultant (rejoicing, or glad) joy or pride; high spirits
exaggerate = to think, speak, or write of as greater than is really so; magnify beyond the fact; overstate
export = to carry or send goods to another country or other countries
floriferous = bearing flowers; especially blooming freely
germane = appropriate; closely related; being at once relevant and appropriate; fitting
gerund = a verbal noun in Latin language that expresses generalized or uncompleted action
gestation = the act or period of carrying young in the uterus from conception to birth; pregnancy
import = to bring in from the outside; to bring goods from another country
importation = the act or process of importing (bring from a foreign or external source; such as bring merchandise into a place or country from another country)
infer = to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises (a proposition as a basis for an argument or inference)
ingest = to take food into body, as by swallowing, inhaling, or absorbing
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
jest = taunt (a sarcastic challenge or insult); a mocking or bantering (teasing) remark
legislation = the action of legislating (making or enacting laws)
Lucifer = the planet Venus when it is the morning star
oblate = (of a geometry object) flattened at the poles such as an oblate spheroid
offer = To present for acceptance or rejection; proffer
opprobrium = something that brings disgrace to someone; public disgrace or ill fame
pomiferous = bearing fruit, especially pomes (a fleshy fruit, as an apple or pear, having united carpels surrounded by a fleshy, usually edible receptacle)
portable = that can be carried; that can be carried or moved easily
portage = the act of carrying or transporting; the charge for do this
portfolio = a case for carrying loose papers, pictures or pamphlets
portmanteau = a large suitcase
proliferate = to reproduce new parts in quick succession
purport = to profess (to make an open and public declaration of) or claim as its meaning
reference = an act of assigning or attributing to something as a cause or origin or source
referendum = the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
relative = a person connected with another by blood or affinity
report = to give an account of, often at regular intervals; give information about something seen
reportable = worth reporting
spiriferous = (of shell) characterized by a spiral structure, spiral appendages
sport = any activity or experience that gives enjoyment or recreation; pasttime; diversion
sportive = playful; frolicsome (merry making)
suggestion = the act of suggesting (to call forth; propose; request); mentioning or implying as a possibility; proposing as desirable or fitting for something
superlative = super to or excelling all others; of the highest kind, quality, degree, etc.; supreme
support = to carry or bear the weight of; keep from falling, slipping or sinking; hold up
translate = to move from one place or condition to another; transfer; another meaning is to put into words of another language
transport = to carry from one place to another, especially over long distance
vector = an organism (as an insect) that carries, transmits a pathogen (an agent causing disease); a quantity having both magnitude and direction
vehicle = any device or contrivance (something invented, such as mechanical device) for carrying or conveying persons or objects, especially over land or in space, as an automobile, bicycle, sled, or spacecraft
vociferous = loud, noisy, or vehement (acting or moving with great force; violent) in making one's feelings known; clamorous (loud and confused; noisy)
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college
a body of clergy living together and supported by a foundation 学院, 学校, 社团, 枢机主教团
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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complain
1. To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. 抱怨; 说自己有病痛
Alternative Latin Root: queri queru
Please See: queri queru
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: quarrel querimonious querulous
Please See the Dissection of: querimonious querulous
Example word meaning:
quarrel = 1. An interaction in which the parties involved express angry disagreement with one another: I changed the subject to avoid being drawn into a quarrel.
querimonious = complaining; querulous; apt (or tend) to complain
querulous = complaining; inclined to find fault
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debt
1. Something owed, such as money, goods, or services: used the proceeds to pay off her debts; a debt of gratitude. 债; 欠款
Alternative Latin Root: debit
Please See: debit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: debit debt debtor
Example word meaning:
debit = 1. An item of debt as recorded in an account.
debt = 1. Something owed, such as money, goods, or services: used the proceeds to pay off her debts; a debt of gratitude.
debtor = 1. One that owes something to another.
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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
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Frequency: 11
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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
Note:
beauty = beau (=bell (fine)) + -ity (quality, state)damage is from damn
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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)
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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
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master
1. One that has control over another person, a group of persons, or a thing, especially:a. The owner or keeper of an animal: The dog ran toward its master.b. The owner of a slave.c. One who has control over or ownership of something: the master of a large tea plantation.d. An employer.e. The man who serves as the head of a household.f. One who defeats another; a victor: I had to admit that I had met my master and so conceded the game.g. One who acts out the role of the dominating partner in a sadomasochistic relationship. 主人; 精通; 精通的; 船长; 主宰
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memory
1. The mental faculty of retaining and recalling past experience. 回忆; 记忆; 记忆力; 记性; 追想得起的年限
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muscle
1. A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement. 肌肉
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opposite
(of something) set or over against something else that is at the other end or other side 相对的, 相反的, 对面的; prep. 对面
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pass
To move on or ahead; proceed 通过
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red
1. a. The hue of the long-wave end of the visible spectrum, evoked in the human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 630 to 750 nanometers; any of a group of colors that may vary in lightness and saturation and whose hue resembles that of blood; one of the additive or light primaries; one of the psychological primary hues.b. A pigment or dye having a red hue.c. Something that has a red hue. 共产党人; 共产党人的; 红的; 红色; 红色的
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secretary
1. A person employed to handle correspondence, keep files, and do clerical work for another person or an organization. 秘书; 干事
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strength
1. The state or quality of being strong; physical power or capacity: the strength needed to lift a box. 人数; 兵力; 力量; 实力
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suggest
1. To offer for consideration or action; propose: suggest things for children to do; suggested that we take a walk. 建议; 暗示; 启发
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total
constituting the whole; entire; whole 全体的, 总的, 全然的; vt. 总计, 共计; n. 合计; adv. 总计
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traffic
1. a. The passage of people or vehicles along routes of transportation.b. Vehicles or pedestrians in transit: heavy traffic on the turnpike; stopped oncoming traffic to let the children cross. 交通; 做非法交易; 非法交易
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treat
deal with a subject in writing or speech; deal with someone or discuss with someone for a settlement of something v. 视为, 对待, 处理, 治疗; n. 宴飨, 款待
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trip
1. A going from one place to another; a journey. 绊倒; 轻快地走; 旅程; 旅行
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vegetable
1. a. A plant cultivated for its edible parts, such as the roots of the beet, the leaves of spinach, the flower buds of broccoli, or the fruit or seeds of certain species, as beans, corn, and squash.b. The edible part of such a plant.c. A member of the vegetable kingdom, especially a green plant. 蔬菜; 植物
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beat
1. a. To strike repeatedly.b. To subject to repeated beatings or physical abuse; batter.c. To punish by hitting or whipping; flog. 巡逻路线; 战胜; 打; 打拍子; 拍子
Alternative Latin Root: batre fut plaint tund
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abate combat complaint debate obtuse refute
Please See the Dissection of: complaint debate obtuse refute
Example word meaning:
abate = 1. To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen: a program to abate air pollution.
combat = 1. To oppose in battle; fight against.
complaint = expression of dissatisfaction, discontent, pain, grief
debate = To engage in argument by discussing opposing points
obtuse = blunt (not pointed or acute); exceeding 90 degrees but less than 180 degree
refute = to prove wrong by argument or evidence; show somebody to be false or erroneous
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burn
1. To undergo combustion or be consumed as fuel: The dry wood burned quickly. 烧伤; 烧坏; 烧成; 烧掉; 烫伤
Alternative Greek Root: caust caut
Please See: caust caut
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: caustic cauterize holocaust
Please See the Dissection of: caustic cauterize holocaust
Example word meaning:
caustic = capable of destroying by burning or chemical action
cauterize = to seal (to scorch, burn suddenly) with hot iron or caustic material
holocaust = a thorough destruction or loss through burning or fire
Alternative Latin Root: ard ars
Please See: ard ars
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: ardent ardor arson
Please See the Dissection of: ardent ardor arson
Example word meaning:
ardent = warm or intense in feeling; passionate
ardor = emotional warmth; passion
arson = the crime of purposely setting fire to another person's building or property, or to one's own, as to collect insurance
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compare
1. To consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; liken: Is it right to compare the human brain to a computer? 比较; 相比; 比作
Alternative Greek Root: parabole
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: parable parabola parabolic
Please See the Dissection of: parable parabola parabolic
Example word meaning:
parable = a short story, from which a moral may be drawn
parabola = the path of a moving point which remains equally distant from a fixed point and from a fixed straight line; equation like y*y = 4ax
parabolic = relating to parable (example, a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle); of or like parabola (line with equation y*y = 4ax)
Note: From Greek root parabole
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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
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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.
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pilgrim is from peregrin
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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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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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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.
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cuisine which means kitchen is actually from coqu (cook)kiln is from culina (kitchen)
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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.
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pilgrim = pil (per, through) + grim (=agr, land, field)
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log
1. a. A usually large section of a trunk or limb of a fallen or felled tree.b. A long thick section of trimmed, unhewn timber. 原木; 把...记入航海日志; 把…载入记录; 日志
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mother
1. a. A woman who gives birth to a child.b. A woman whose egg unites with a sperm, producing an embryo.c. A woman who adopts a child.d. A woman who raises a child. 母亲; 照管; 女主管人; 对女修道院院长的尊称
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net
1. An openwork fabric made of threads or cords that are woven or knotted together at regular intervals. 网; 网络; 用网捕捞
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party
1. A social gathering especially for pleasure or amusement: a birthday party. 一组; 党派; 开庆祝宴会; 社交会; 组
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practical
1. Of, relating to, governed by, or acquired through practice or action, rather than theory or speculation: gained practical experience of sailing as a deck hand. 实际的; 有实践经验的; 有用的; 实用的
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principle
a standard or rule of personal conduct n. 原理；原则；主义；信念
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print
a mark made in or on a surface by pressing or hitting with an object; impression; imprint 版, 印刷物, 印迹; v. 印刷, 出版, 打印; adj. 印刷的
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raise
1. To move to a higher position; elevate: raised the loads with a crane. See Synonyms at lift. 与…取得联系; 举起; 养育; 升起; 发出喊声
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relative
a person connected with another by blood or affinity n. 亲属, 同类事物, 相关物; adj. 相对的, 比较的, 涉及到的
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sale
1. a. The exchange of goods or services for an amount of money or its equivalent; the act of selling: The sale of such a nice house should be easy.b. A selling of property to the highest bidder; an auction. 出售; 拍卖; 贱卖; 销售
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season
any of the four arbitrary divisions of the year, characterized chiefly by differences in temperature, precipitation, amount of daylight, and plant growth; spring, summer, fall or winter. (season originally means sowing) 季节, 时期, 旺季, 上演期; vt. 加调味料调味, 使...适用于; vi. 使…被调味,
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severe
1. Unsparing, harsh, or strict, as in treatment of others: a severe critic. 严厉地; 严重的; 朴素的
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signal
1. a. An indicator, such as a gesture or colored light, that serves as a means of communication. See Synonyms at gesture.b. A message communicated by such means. 信号; 信号机; 发信号; 无线电信号; 暗号
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sleep
1. a. A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body, in which the eyes usually close and consciousness is completely or partially lost, so that there is a decrease in bodily movement and responsiveness to external stimuli. During sleep the brain in humans and other mammals undergoes a characteristic cycle of brain-wave activity that includes intervals of dreaming.b. A period of this form of rest.c. A state of inactivity resembling or suggesting sleep; unconsciousness, dormancy, hibernation, or death.d. A state in which a computer shuts off or reduces power to its peripherals (such as the display or memory) in order to save energy during periods of inactivity. 睡眠; 睡觉
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smooth
1. a. Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. See Synonyms at level.b. Free from waves or disturbances; calm: The lake is smooth today. 光滑的; 平稳的; 把...弄平; 把液体物质等轻轻擦在...表面; 调匀的
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somewhere
1. At, in, or to a place not specified or known: found it somewhere in the woods. 某地; 某处
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spirit
1. a. A force or principle believed to animate living beings.b. A force or principle believed to animate humans and often to endure after departing from the body of a person at death; the soul. 精神; 道义; 感情; 气魄; 灵魂
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street
1. a. Abbr. St. A public way or thoroughfare in a city or town, usually with a sidewalk or sidewalks.b. Such a public way considered apart from the sidewalks: Don't play in the street.c. A public way or road along with the houses or buildings abutting it: lives on a quiet street. 街; 街道
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tree
1. a. A perennial woody plant having a main trunk and usually a distinct crown.b. A plant or shrub resembling a tree in form or size. 树
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wave
1. To move freely back and forth or up and down in the air, as branches in the wind. 波浪; 风潮; 飘扬; 使头发成波浪形; 招手
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advance
1. To cause to move forward: advance a chess piece. 前进; 推进; 提升; 求爱; 预付
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alcohol
1. Any of a series of hydroxyl compounds, the simplest of which are derived from saturated hydrocarbons, have the general formula CnH2n+1OH, and include ethanol and methanol. 酒精; 酒
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anywhere
1. To, in, or at any place. 无论何处; 无论哪里
Note: anywhere = one + -y + where. Please see one, -y and where. Unable to find any alternative Greek or Latin roots yet
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belt
1. a. A flexible band, as of leather or cloth, worn around the waist or over a shoulder to hold up clothing, secure tools or weapons, or serve as decoration. b. Something resembling a belt, as a number of machine-gun rounds attached together in a strip. 地带; 带子; 用皮带打; 皮带; 系腰带
Alternative Greek Root: zone
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: zone
Example word meaning:
zone = 1. a. An area or a region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic.b. A section of an area or territory established for a specific purpose, as a section of a city restricted to a particular type of building, enterprise, or activity: a residential zone.c. An area of a given radius within which a uniform rate is charged, as for transportation or shipping.
Alternative Latin Root: balteus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: belt
Example word meaning:
belt = 1. a. A flexible band, as of leather or cloth, worn around the waist or over a shoulder to hold up clothing, secure tools or weapons, or serve as decoration. b. Something resembling a belt, as a number of machine-gun rounds attached together in a strip.
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connect
1. To join or fasten together: a bridge that connects the island with the mainland. 由…联想到; 连接
Alternative Latin Root: annex jug
Please See: jug
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: annex conjugate
Please See the Dissection of: annex
Example word meaning:
annex = to add on or attach, as a smaller thing to a larger; append
conjugate = 1. Grammar To inflect (a verb) in its forms for distinctions such as number, person, voice, mood, and tense.
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consist
to be formed of or to be composed of as in water consists of hydrogen and oxygen 由...组成; vi. 组成, 存在, 一致
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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contract
draw together; reduce in size, shrink, narrow, shorten v. 缩短, 缩小; vt. 订约; n. 合约, 婚约; 合同书
Alternative Greek Root: styphein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: styptic
Example word meaning:
styptic = 1. Contracting the tissues or blood vessels; astringent.
Alternative Latin Root: adduc contrac
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adductor contract
Please See the Dissection of: contract
Example word meaning:
adductor = A muscle that draws a body part, such as a finger, arm, or toe, inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity.
contract = draw together; reduce in size, shrink, narrow, shorten
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copy
1. a. An imitation or reproduction of an original; a duplicate: a copy of a painting; made two copies of the letter.b. Computers A file that has the same data as another file: stored on the server a copy of every document.c. One example of a printed text, picture, film, or recording: an autographed copy of a novel. 复制; 复制品; 模仿; 稿子; 一份
Alternative Latin Root: imago imita simul
Please See: simul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: image imitate simulate
Please See the Dissection of: simulate
Example word meaning:
image = 1. a. A representation of the form of a person or object, such as a painting or photograph.b. A sculptured likeness.
imitate = 1. To use or follow as a model: Your brother imitates you because he admires you.
simulate = imitate; to give the appearance of or effect of another thing
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dark
1. a. Lacking or having very little light: a dark corner.b. Lacking brightness: a dark day.c. Reflecting only a small fraction of incident light; tending toward black: dark clothing.d. Served without milk or cream: dark coffee. 黑暗; 黑暗的; 黑色的; 深的; 深色的
Alternative Greek Root: skot
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: scotia
Example word meaning:
scotia = A medieval and poetic name for Scotland.
Alternative Latin Root: fusc obscur opac oscuro
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: chiaroscuro obfuscate obscurant obscure opacity subfusc
Example word meaning:
chiaroscuro = 1. The technique of using light and shade in pictorial representation.
obfuscate = 1. To make so confused or opaque as to be difficult to perceive or understand: "A great effort was made ... to obscure or obfuscate the truth" (Robert Conquest).
obscurant = 1. Characterized by opposition to intellectual advancement and political reform.
obscure = 1. Deficient in light; dark: the obscure depths of a cave.
opacity = 1. The quality or state of being opaque.
subfusc = Of a dark, dull, or somber color.
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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
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balance is from bi-dozen = duo(2) + decem(10) = 12
Note: Please see also both
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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.
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Frequency: 9
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).
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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
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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
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Frequency: 9
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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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.
Note:
crucify is from fig
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Frequency: 9
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.
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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.
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Frequency: 9
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]
Note:
sermon is from ser (join)
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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
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loss
1. The act or an instance of losing: nine losses during the football season. 损失; 丧失; 亏损
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path
1. A trodden track or way. 小径; 小路; 道路
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preparation
1. The act or process of preparing. 准备; 预备的东西
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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. 证明; 证实
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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 认出, 认可, 承认, 意识到, 表示感激
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sea
1. The continuous body of salt water covering most of the earth's surface, especially this body regarded as a geophysical entity distinct from earth and sky. 海; 海域; 海洋; 内海
Alternative Greek Root: thalass thalatt
Please See: thalass thalatt
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: thalassic thalassomania
Please See the Dissection of: thalassic thalassomania
Example word meaning:
thalassic = of the sea or ocean; marine
thalassomania = an abnormal love of the sea
Alternative Latin Root: mar
Please See: mar
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: mariner
Please See the Dissection of: mariner
Example word meaning:
mariner = a sailor; a seaman
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sensitive
of sense; having sensation; easily hurt; 敏感的, 灵敏的, 易受伤害的, 感光的, 善解人意的; n. 敏感的人
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sit
1. To rest with the torso vertical and the body supported on the buttocks. 坐; 坐落; 开会; 当...委员; 摆
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south
1. Abbr. Sa. The direction along a meridian 90° clockwise from east; the direction to the right of sunrise.b. The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 180° clockwise from due north and directly opposite north. 南; 南方; 南方的; 南边; 南边的
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ticket
1. a. A paper slip or card indicating that its holder has paid for or is entitled to a specified service, right, or consideration: a theater ticket; an airline ticket.b. An e-ticket. 票; 违章驾驶的通知; 标价签
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tour
1. A trip with visits to various places of interest for business, pleasure, or instruction. 旅游; 游览; 参观; 巡视
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union
an act or instance of uniting or joining two or more things (such as political units) into one 联盟, 结合, 政党, 工会, 连接轴; adj. 联邦政府的, 工会的
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win
1. To achieve victory or finish first in a competition. 博得; 胜利; 获奖; 获胜; 赢得
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angle
the figure formed by two lines extending from the same point; angle 角(度), 角落; vt. 斜移, 转变角度; vi. 钓鱼, 谋取, 转变角度; n. (Angle)盎格鲁人
Alternative Greek Root: gon
Please See: gon
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: isogonic polygon
Please See the Dissection of: isogonic polygon
Example word meaning:
isogonic = having or relating to equal angles; exhibiting equivalent relative growth of parts such that size relations remain constant
polygon = a flat shape with multiple sides
Alternative Latin Root: angul axil
Please See: angul axil
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: equiangular triangular
Please See the Dissection of: equiangular triangular
Example word meaning:
equiangular = having all or corresponding angles equal
triangular = of or shaped like a triangle; three-cornered
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Frequency: 8
attack
1. To set upon with violent force. 攻击; 进攻; 发作; 干劲十足地投入; 抨击
Alternative Latin Root: pet
Please See: pet
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: competition petulant
Please See the Dissection of: competition petulant
Example word meaning:
competition = the process of competing (of people coming together and striving for an objective)
petulant = impatient or irritable, especially over a petty (trivial) annoyance; peevish (hard to please)
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Frequency: 8
blue
1. The hue of that portion of the visible spectrum lying between green and indigo, evoked in the human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 420 to 490 nanometers; any of a group of colors that may vary in lightness and saturation, whose hue is that of a clear daytime sky; one of the additive or light primaries; one of the psychological primary hues. 天蓝色; 天蓝色的; 沮丧的; 碧海; 蓝天
Alternative Latin Root: vid
Please See: vid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: livid
Please See the Dissection of: livid
Example word meaning:
livid = discolored by bruising; black-and-blue; ashen; pallid (deficient in color; wan (poor health)
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Frequency: 8
borrow
1. To obtain or receive (something) on loan with the promise or understanding of returning it or its equivalent. 借
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. The closest one is: mutuus which means borrowed. Mutual is from mutuus
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Frequency: 8
breakfast
1. The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning. 早餐; 进早餐
Note: breakfast = break + fast. Please see break + fast (To abstain from food). Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 8
claim
1. To demand, ask for, or take as one's own or one's due: claim a reward; claim one's luggage at the airport carousel. 声称; 宣称; 索赔; 要求; 要求权
Alternative Latin Root: assert claim vindic
Please See: claim vindic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: assert claim vindicate
Please See the Dissection of: vindicate
Example word meaning:
assert = 1. To state or express positively; affirm: asserted his innocence.
claim = 1. To demand, ask for, or take as one's own or one's due: claim a reward; claim one's luggage at the airport carousel.
vindicate = to clear from criticism, blame, guilt, suspicion, etc.; uphold by evidence or argument
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Frequency: 8
daughter
1. One's female child. 女儿
Alternative Latin Root: fili
Please See: fili
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: filial
Please See the Dissection of: filial
Example word meaning:
filial = of, suitable to, or due from a son or daughter
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Frequency: 8
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.
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Frequency: 8
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
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
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.
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Frequency: 8
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
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Frequency: 8
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
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Frequency: 8
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Frequency: 8
limit
1. The point, edge, or line beyond which something ends, may not go, or is not allowed: the 12-mile fishing limit; the limit of my patience. 限度; 界限; 限制
Alternative Latin Root: fin term termn
Please See: fin term
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: definition determination extermination final finality finicky finite infinitesimal terminal
Please See the Dissection of: definition determination extermination final finality finicky finite infinitesimal terminal
Example word meaning:
definition = the act of defining or determining; a statement for expressing the essential nature of or the meaning of something
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
extermination = the act of getting rid of completely usually by killing off
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.
terminal = of, at, or forming the end, extremity, or terminus (boundary or limit) of something; final; occurring at the end of a series; concluding
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luck
1. The chance happening of fortunate or adverse events; fortune: They met one day out of pure luck. 运气; 好运
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Frequency: 8
milk
1. A whitish liquid containing proteins, fats, lactose, and various vitamins and minerals that is produced by the mammary glands of all mature female mammals after they have given birth and serves as nourishment for their young. 挤奶; 牛奶; 乳
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Frequency: 8
mixture
the act of mixing or the state of being mixed 混合, 混合物
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Frequency: 8
mouth
1. a. The body opening through which an animal takes in food.b. The cavity lying at the upper end of the digestive tract, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in humans and certain other vertebrates the tongue, gums, and teeth.c. This cavity regarded as the source of sounds and speech.d. The opening to any cavity or canal in an organ or a bodily part. 动嘴唇不出声地说; 口; 喃喃地说; 嘴巴; 进出口
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Frequency: 8
nor
A logical operator that consists of a logical OR followed by a logical NOT and returns a true value only if both operands are false. 也不
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Frequency: 8
peace
1. The absence of war or other hostilities. 和平; 安宁
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Frequency: 8
pipe
1. a. A hollow cylinder or tube used to conduct a liquid, gas, or finely divided solid.b. A section or piece of such a tube. 管子; 管道输送; 尖声高叫; 烟斗; 用管乐器吹奏
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Frequency: 8
please
1. To give enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction to; make glad or contented. 使满意; 请; 选择
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Frequency: 8
pull
1. To apply force to (something) so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the source of the force: pulled her chair up to the table; pulled the wagon down the street. 拉; 拉力; 拔; 拖; 牵
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pure
1. a. Having a homogeneous or uniform composition; not mixed: pure oxygen.b. Free of dirt, pollutants, infectious agents, or other unwanted elements: pure water.c. Containing nothing inappropriate or extraneous: a pure style of piano playing. 十足的; 完全的; 清亮的; 纯洁的; 纯的
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raw
1. a. Uncooked: raw meat.b. Being in a natural condition; not processed or refined: raw wool.c. Not finished, covered, or coated: raw wood.d. Not having been subjected to adjustment, treatment, or analysis: raw data; the raw cost of production.e. Undeveloped or unused: raw land.f. Recently finished; fresh: raw plaster. 未加工的; 未经训练的; 生的; 红肿疼痛的; 处于天然状态的
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Frequency: 8
republic
1. a. A political order whose head of state is not a monarch and in modern times is usually a president.b. A nation that has such a political order. 共和国
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Frequency: 8
seat
1. a. Something, such as a chair or bench, that may be sat on: There are comfortable seats in the waiting room.b. The part on which one rests in sitting: the seat of a chair; a bicycle seat. 席位; 座位; 活动中心; 臀部; 裤子的后裆
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send
1. To cause to be conveyed by an intermediary to a destination: send goods by plane. 传; 使变为...; 发送; 寄; 掷
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Frequency: 8
soft
1. a. Yielding readily to pressure or weight: a soft melon; a soft pillow.b. Easily molded, cut, or worked: soft wood.c. Sports Not tense and therefore capable of absorbing the impact of a ball or puck and of catching, receiving, or controlling it: a receiver with soft hands. 柔和的; 软的; 颜色柔和的; 胆怯的; 软弱的
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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. 实心的; 固体的; 固态; 坚固的; 立体的
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storm
1. An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation and often by thunder and lightning. 大发雷霆; 暴风雨; 气冲冲地走; 爆发; 猛攻
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Frequency: 8
substance
essential nature; essence; physical material from which something is made 物质, 实质, 内容, 重要性, 财产
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Frequency: 8
team
1. Sports & Games a. A group on the same side, as in a game.b. The members of a team who are actively playing at a given time: After a stellar performance in last week's game, the shooting guard was promoted to the starting team. 一组动物; 团队; 组; 队
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trick
1. a. An act or procedure intended to achieve an end by deceptive or fraudulent means. See Synonyms at wile.b. A mischievous action; a prank: likes to play tricks on the other students in the dorm.c. A stupid, disgraceful, or childish act: Don't let the kids pull any tricks while we're gone. 诡计; 戏法; 把戏; 特技的; 耍花招
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wear
1. To carry or have on one's person as covering, adornment, or protection: wearing a jacket; must wear a seat belt. 变旧; 变薄; 常穿的衣服; 服装; 特定用途的衣服
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wonder
1. a. The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring, astounding, or surprising: gazed with wonder at the northern lights.b. The quality that arouses such emotion: "Her long fair hair was girlish: and girlish, and touched with the wonder of mortal beauty, her face" (James Joyce). 想知道; 感到奇怪; 感到好奇或疑惑; 奇事; 奇景
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Frequency: 8
actor
a person who acts or does or performs 男演员, 实行者
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Frequency: 7
afraid
1. Filled with fear; frightened: afraid of ghosts; afraid to die; afraid for his life. 害怕; 害怕的; 恐怕
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
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Frequency: 7
afternoon
1. The part of day from noon until dinnertime or sunset. 下午
Note: unable to find any alternative Greek or Latin root yet
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busy
1. Engaged in activity, as work; occupied. See Synonyms at active. 忙碌的; 无暇的; 热闹的; 熙攘的; 电话占线的
Alternative Latin Root: stud
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: study
Example word meaning:
study = 1. a. The effort to acquire knowledge, as by reading, observation, or research: The study of language has overturned many misconceptions.b. An act or effort made in the pursuit of knowledge: applied himself to his studies.c. A branch of knowledge or department of learning: the study of geography; graduate studies.
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catch
1. a. To get and hold (something that has been in motion) in a hand, the hands, a container, or an implement: caught the ball in the web of the lacrosse stick.b. To take hold of, especially forcibly or suddenly; grasp: caught me by the arm; caught the reins.c. To stop (oneself) from doing an action: I caught myself before replying. 抓住; 捉住; 捕; 捕获量; 接球
Alternative Latin Root: capt
Please See: capt
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: catch chase regatta
Example word meaning:
catch = 1. a. To get and hold (something that has been in motion) in a hand, the hands, a container, or an implement: caught the ball in the web of the lacrosse stick.b. To take hold of, especially forcibly or suddenly; grasp: caught me by the arm; caught the reins.c. To stop (oneself) from doing an action: I caught myself before replying.
chase = 1. To follow rapidly in order to catch or overtake; pursue: chased the thief.
regatta = A boat race or a series of boat races.
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chain
1. a. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.b. Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office.c. often chains Football Such a set of links measuring ten yards and attached to a pole at each end, moved up and down the field to indicate necessary yardage for gaining a first down. 一系列; 一连串; 用链条栓住; 链; 链条
Alternative Latin Root: catena
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: concatenate
Example word meaning:
concatenate = 1. To connect or link in a series or chain.
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Frequency: 7
count
1. a. To name or list (the units of a group or collection) one by one in order to determine a total; number.b. To recite numerals in ascending order up to and including: count three before firing.c. To include in a reckoning; take account of: ten dogs, counting the puppies. 伯爵; 把...看作; 数; 数数; 有价值
Alternative Latin Root: arithm cunter numer
Please See: numer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: account arithmetic enumerate
Example word meaning:
account = 1. A narrative or record of events.
arithmetic = 1. Of or relating to arithmetic.
enumerate = 1. To count off or name one by one; list: A spokesperson enumerated the strikers' demands.
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cream
1. a. The yellowish fatty component of unhomogenized milk that tends to accumulate at the surface.b. Any of various substances resembling or containing cream: hand cream. 奶油; 奶油制成的或状似奶油的产品; 奶油色; 米色; 精华
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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dead
1. Having lost life; no longer alive. 不通话的; 完全地; 无动静的; 无生命的; 死去的
Alternative Greek Root: necro
Please See: necro
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: necrolatry necrology necromancy necrophagia necrophobia necropolis necropsy
Please See the Dissection of: necrolatry necrology necromancy necrophagia necrophobia necropolis necropsy
Example word meaning:
necrolatry = worship of dead
necrology = obituary (a notice of a person's death with a short biographical account of the person)
necromancy = conjuration of (or pleading to) the spirits of the dead for purposes of revealing the future or influencing the course of events
necrophagia = the eating of dead bodies
necrophobia = a morbid fear of death or dead bodies
necropolis = a city of dead bodies; cemetery
necropsy = view (examination) on a dead body to determine the cause of death; same as autopsy
Alternative Latin Root: defunct mort
Please See: mort
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: amortize defunct mortgage mortify mortmain mortuary
Please See the Dissection of: defunct mortify mortuary
Example word meaning:
amortize = 1. To liquidate (a debt, such as a mortgage) by installment payments or payment into a sinking fund.
defunct = no longer living, existing, or functioning
mortgage = 1. A loan for the purchase of real property, secured by a lien on the property.
mortify = deaden; to subdue or deaden the bodily appetites (craving for something) especially by abstinence or self-inflicted pain or discomfort
mortmain = A legal arrangement in which a property owner such as an ecclesiastical institution is barred from transferring or selling its 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
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detail
1. An individual part or item; a particular: discussed the details of the proposal. 细节; 详情; 详细
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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faucet = to falsify, to break in, to bore a vent (a pipe)
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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
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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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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
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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.
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oriole is from aur- (gold)orpiment is from aur-
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hotel
An establishment that provides lodging and usually meals and other services for travelers and other paying guests. 旅馆; 酒店; 饭店
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mark
1. A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot: a spill that left a mark on the rug; a mark next to each purchased item on the list. 作记号; 打分数; 污点; 记号; 钉人防守
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match
1. a. One that is exactly like another or a counterpart to another: Is there a match for this glove in the drawer? b. One that is like another in one or more specified qualities: He is John's match for bravery. 比赛; 火柴; 与...相配; 使较量; 匹配
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nobody
No person; not anyone: Nobody told you to go. 谁也不; 小人物; 无人; 没有人
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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. 使痛苦; 疼痛; 痛
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See also: ache
pleasure
1. The state or feeling of being pleased or gratified. 愉快
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protection
1. a. The act of protecting.b. The condition of being protected. 保护; 防护物
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repeat
1. To say again: Could you repeat the question? 重复; 重复别人的动作或说过的话; 重说; 背诵; 重做
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round
1. a. Being such that every part of the surface or the circumference is equidistant from the center: a round ball.b. Moving in or forming a circle.c. Shaped like a cylinder; cylindrical.d. Rather rounded in shape: the child's round face.e. Full in physique; plump: a round figure. 一回合; 一局; 一巡; 一轮; 一阵
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screw
1. a. A cylindrical rod incised with one or more helical or advancing spiral threads, as a lead screw or worm screw.b. The tapped collar or socket that receives this rod. 螺丝钉; 诈骗; 性交; 拧; 旋紧或旋松
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sex
1. a. Sexual activity, especially sexual intercourse: hasn't had sex in months.b. The sexual urge or instinct as it manifests itself in behavior: motivated by sex. 性别; 男女; 雌雄
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sharp
1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing. 锋利的; 音偏高地; 音偏高的; 严厉的; 剌耳的
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shop
1. also shoppe A small retail store or a specialty department in a large store. 商店; 工厂; 购物; 车间
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sing
1. Music a. To utter a series of words or sounds in musical tones.b. To vocalize songs or selections.c. To perform songs or selections as a trained or professional singer.d. To produce sounds when played: made the violin sing. 唱; 歌唱
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slide
1. a. To move over a surface while maintaining smooth continuous contact.b. To participate in a sport that involves such movement: sliding for a medal in luge.c. To lose a secure footing or positioning; slip: slid on the ice and fell.d. To pass smoothly and quietly; glide: slid past the door without anyone noticing.e. Baseball To drop down from a running into a lying or diving position when approaching a base so as to avoid being tagged out. 滑动; 滑梯; 偷偷地走; 发夹; 幻灯片
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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. 适合; 一套衣服; 使适应; 协调; 同花色的一组牌
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thick
1. a. Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite, usually in the smallest solid dimension; not thin: a thick board.b. Measuring a specified number of units in this dimension: two inches thick. 厚的; 最密集的部分; 最激烈处; 浓厚的; 浓的
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twice
1. In two cases or on two occasions; two times: I rewrote the essay twice. 两次; 比...强一倍; 两倍
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window
1. a. An opening constructed in a wall, door, or roof that functions to admit light or air to an enclosure and is often framed and spanned with glass mounted to permit opening and closing.b. A framework enclosing a pane of glass for such an opening; a sash.c. A pane of glass or similar material enclosed in such a framework: The ball broke the window. 窗户; 窗
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wise
1. Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious: a wise leader. 机灵的; 聪明的; 英明的
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wish
1. A feeling that one would like to have or do something or to see something happen; a desire, longing, or strong inclination for a specific thing. 希望; 愿望; 祝愿; 请求; 想要
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anxiety
1. a. A state of uneasiness and apprehension, as about future uncertainties.b. A cause of anxiety: For some people, air travel is a real anxiety. 忧虑; 焦虑
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band
1. A thin strip of flexible material used to encircle and bind one object or to hold a number of objects together: a metal band around the bale of cotton. 一帮; 乐队; 团结; 带子; 带状物
Alternative Greek Root: dein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: diadem
Example word meaning:
diadem = 1. A crown worn as a sign of royalty.
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bath
1. a. The act of soaking or cleansing the body, as in water or steam.b. The water used for cleansing the body: I'm going to run a bath. 浴缸; 泡澡; 洗澡; 浴器; 浴盆
Alternative Latin Root: lav terg
Please See: lav terg
Note:
terg is not an exact alternative for bath, it is listed here for information purpose only
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: detergent lave
Please See the Dissection of: detergent lave
Example word meaning:
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
lave = to wash or bathe; to flow along or against
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block
1. a. A solid piece of a hard substance, such as wood, having one or more flat sides.b. Such a piece used as a construction member or as a support.c. Such a piece upon which chopping or cutting is done: a butcher's block.d. Such a piece upon which persons are beheaded.e. One of a set of small wooden or plastic pieces, such as a cube, bar, or cylinder, used as a building toy.f. Printing A large amount of text.g. Sports A starting block. 街区; 阻塞; 障碍物; 一排房屋; 块
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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bone
1. a. The dense, semirigid, porous, calcified connective tissue forming the major portion of the skeleton of most vertebrates. It consists of a dense organic matrix and an inorganic, mineral component.b. Any of numerous anatomically distinct structures making up the skeleton of a vertebrate animal. There are more than 200 different bones in the human body.c. A piece of bone. 骨头; 骨质物; 剔去...的骨; 去骨
Alternative Greek Root: osteo
Please See: osteo
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: osteotomy
Please See the Dissection of: osteotomy
Example word meaning:
osteotomy = a surgery to cut out a piece of bone or divide a bone
Alternative Latin Root: oss
Please See: oss
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: osseous ossuary ostracize
Please See the Dissection of: osseous ossuary ostracize
Example word meaning:
osseous = bony; consisting of bones or full of bones
ossuary = a depository (a place where things are kept) for the bones of the dead
ostracize = to banish, bar, exclude etc. by ostracism (in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment of a citizen by popular vote)
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bread
1. A staple food made from flour or meal mixed with other dry and liquid ingredients, usually combined with a leavening agent, and kneaded, shaped into loaves, and baked. 面包; 生计
Alternative Latin Root: panis
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For bread, please see also loaf
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: appanage companion
Please See the Dissection of: companion
Example word meaning:
appanage = 1. A source of revenue, such as land, given by a sovereign for the maintenance of a member of the ruling family.
companion = a person who associates with or accompanies another or others; associate; comrade
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cap
(Clothing & Fashion) a covering for the head, esp a small close-fitting one made of cloth or knitted 帽子; 无帽舌的帽子; 有帽舌的帽子; 盖
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coat
1. a. A sleeved outer garment extending from the shoulders to the waist or below.b. See suit coat. 外套; 涂层; 皮毛; 上衣; 在...涂上
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collect
to bring together into one body or place; vt. 收集, 推论, 接走; adj. 对方付费(的); vi. 聚集, 积累;
Alternative Latin Root: greg leg
Please See: greg leg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aggregate anthology
Please See the Dissection of: aggregate
Example word meaning:
aggregate = gathered into, or considered as, a whole; total; a group or mass of distinct things gathered into, or considered as, a whole or total
anthology = 1. A collection of literary pieces, such as poems, short stories, or plays.
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combine
to bring into such close relationship as to obscure (hide) individual characters vi. 结合, 联合,; vt. 兼并, 融合, 联结, 收割, 混合谷物; n. 集团, 联合收割机
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command
to give an order 命令, 指挥, 控制; v. 命令, 指挥, 支配
Alternative Latin Root: imper mand
Please See: mand
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: command demand emperor empire imperative imperial imperious mandamus mandate
Please See the Dissection of: command mandate
Example word meaning:
command = to give an order
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.
emperor = 1. The male ruler of an empire.
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.
imperative = 1. Necessary or urgent: "It is imperative that we continue to move with speed to make housing more affordable" (Timothy Geithner). See Synonyms at urgent.
imperial = 1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of an empire or a sovereign, especially an emperor or empress: imperial rule; the imperial palace.
imperious = 1. Arrogantly domineering or overbearing. See Synonyms at dictatorial.
mandamus = 1. A writ issued by a court requiring a public official or entity to perform a duty associated with that office or entity.
mandate = an authoritative command; a formal order from a superior
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comparison
1. a. The act of comparing or the process of being compared.b. A statement or estimate of similarities and differences. 比较
Note: Please see compare, from Greek root parabole
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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. 角落; 转弯; 使走投无路; 冷僻处; 角
Alternative Latin Root: angul
Please See: angul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: angle quadrangle triangle
Please See the Dissection of: angle quadrangle
Example word meaning:
angle = the figure formed by two lines extending from the same point; angle
quadrangle = quadrilateral (four sided figure)
triangle = 1. a. The plane figure formed by connecting three points not in a straight line by straight line segments; a three-sided polygon.b. Something shaped like such a figure: a triangle of land.
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court
1. a. An extent of open ground partially or completely enclosed by walls or buildings; a courtyard.b. Abbr. Ct. A short street, especially a wide alley walled by buildings on three sides.c. A large open section of a building, often with a glass roof or skylight.d. A large building, such as a mansion, arranged around a courtyard. 法院; 球场; 院落; 企求; 宫廷
Alternative Latin Root: cohort
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: court curtain
Example word meaning:
court = 1. a. An extent of open ground partially or completely enclosed by walls or buildings; a courtyard.b. Abbr. Ct. A short street, especially a wide alley walled by buildings on three sides.c. A large open section of a building, often with a glass roof or skylight.d. A large building, such as a mansion, arranged around a courtyard.
curtain = 1. A piece of fabric or other material that hangs in a window or open space as a decoration, shade, screen, or divider.
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curtain=enclosed court, enclosed place
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cup
1. a. A small open container, usually with a flat bottom and a handle, used for drinking. b. Such a container and its contents. 使成杯状; 奖杯; 捧; 杯; 杯子
Alternative Greek Root: ambix cotyle
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: alembic cotyledon
Please See the Dissection of: cotyledon
Example word meaning:
alembic = 1. An apparatus consisting of two vessels connected by a tube, formerly used for distilling liquids.
cotyledon = the first single leaf produced by the embryo of a flowering plant
Alternative Latin Root: bicari calix
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: chalice pitcher
Example word meaning:
chalice = 1. A cup or goblet.
pitcher = 1. One that pitches.
Note:
pitcher is from bicari
Origin:
Frequency: 6
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
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Frequency: 6
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
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
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Frequency: 6
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
Origin:
Frequency: 6
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
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
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.
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Frequency: 6
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
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)
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Frequency: 6
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
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Frequency: 6
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
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
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
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
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
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Frequency: 6
lie
1. To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: He lay under a tree to sleep. 谎话; 躺; 位于; 处于某种状态; 存在
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Frequency: 6
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. 举止; 方式; 礼貌
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Frequency: 6
march
1. a. To walk steadily and rhythmically forward in step with others.b. To begin to move in such a manner: The troops will march at dawn. 三月; 前进; 行军; 行进; 进行曲
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Frequency: 6
meeting
1. The act or process or an instance of coming together; an encounter. 会议; 聚会
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Frequency: 6
mention
a brief, often incidental reference or statement; to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally; specify, as by name 提及, 说起; vt. 说起, 提到
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Frequency: 6
narrow
1. Of small or limited width, especially in comparison with length. 狭窄的; 狭隘的; 勉强的; 变窄
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Frequency: 6
neither
1. Not either; not in either case. Used with the correlative conjunction nor: Neither we nor they want it. She neither called nor wrote. I got neither the gift nor the card. 两者都不; 两者都不的; 既不...也不
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Frequency: 6
nose
1. The part of the human face or the forward part of the head of other vertebrates that contains the nostrils and organs of smell and forms the beginning of the respiratory tract. 嗅觉; 四处查看; 小心翼翼地向前移动; 窥探; 鼻
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Frequency: 6
operation
1. The act or process of operating or functioning. 手术; 操作; 运转; 军事行动; 实施
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Frequency: 6
partner
1. One that is united or associated with another or others in an activity or a sphere of common interest, especially:a. A member of a business partnership.b. A spouse.c. A domestic partner.d. A lover.e. Either of two persons dancing together.f. One of a pair or team in a sport or game, such as tennis or bridge. 合伙人; 合作者; 组成一对; 舞伴; 做...的搭档
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Frequency: 6
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. 骄傲的; 壮丽的; 得意的; 自尊的; 自豪的
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Frequency: 6
respect
to feel or show honor or esteem for someone 尊敬, 敬重; 关系, 方面; vt. 尊敬, 尊重; 关于, 涉及
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Frequency: 6
rice
1. A cereal grass (Oryza sativa) that is cultivated extensively in warm climates for its edible grain. 大米; 稻米
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Frequency: 6
settle
1. To end or resolve (a dispute, for example) by making a decision or coming to an agreement. See Synonyms at decide. 付帐; 使镇静; 侨居; 决定; 安坐
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Frequency: 6
smell
1. a. The sense, located in the nasal cavities of mammals and relying on the olfactory nerves, by which molecules borne in a fluid such as air can be perceived; the olfactory sense.b. A similar sense in other animals, as insects' ability to perceive air-borne molecules with their antennae. 气味; 闻; 闻一闻; 嗅; 嗅觉
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Frequency: 6
somehow
In a way not specified, understood, or known. 不知何故; 不管怎地; 以某种方式
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Frequency: 6
telephone
1. a. To make or try to make a telephone connection with; place a call to: telephoned the police station.b. To dial (a telephone number). 打电话; 用电话告知; 电话; 电话机; 通电话
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Frequency: 6
tie
1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle. 不分胜负; 平局; 平局后再赛; 得同样分数; 扎
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Frequency: 6
wild
1. Occurring, growing, or living in a natural state; not domesticated, cultivated, or tamed: wild geese; edible wild plants. 不切实际的; 原始的; 急切的; 未开化的; 未开垦的
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Frequency: 6
winter
1. a. In the Northern Hemisphere, usually the coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring and including the months of December, January, and February. In the Southern Hemisphere austral winter includes June, July, and August.b. The season extending from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox. 冬天
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Frequency: 6
apart
1. a. At a distance in place, position, or time: railings spaced two feet apart; born three years apart.b. Away from another or others: grew apart over the years; decided to live apart. 分离; 成零碎; 相隔
Alternative Latin Root: di- dif- dis- se-
Please See: di- dif- dis- se-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: difference diffident diffuse digress discord disperse distinct secede seclude seduce
Please See the Dissection of: difference diffident diffuse digress discord disperse distinct secede seclude seduce
Example word meaning:
difference = condition, quality, fact or instance of being different
diffident = Lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid
diffuse = to pour out or cause to spread out widely and freely
digress = to turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument
discord = not in concord (agreement, harmony); dissension (great difference of opinion); conflict
disperse = to cause to break up; to cause to become spread widely
distinct = distinguishable to the eye or mind as discrete; giving a clear and unmistakable impression
secede = to withdraw from an organization
seclude = to keep away or apart from others; bar or shut off from the view of or relations with others; isolate
seduce = to persuade to do something disloyal, disobedient or evil
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Frequency: 5
attract
to cause to approach (come near) or adhere; to cause to pull or draw something toward oneself or itself 吸引, 有吸引力
Alternative Latin Root: lac
Please See: lac
Note:
lac: Not an exact root alternative, for information only
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: delectable
Please See the Dissection of: delectable
Example word meaning:
delectable = very pleasing; delightful; pleasing to the taste; delicious; luscious
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Frequency: 5
bag
1. a. A container of flexible material, such as paper, plastic, or leather, that is used for carrying or storing items.b. A handbag; a purse.c. A piece of hand luggage, such as a suitcase or satchel.d. A pouchlike or sagging organ or part of the body, such as a cow's udder. 把...装进袋里; 捕杀; 猎获物; 袋; 袋子
Alternative Latin Root: bursa folli
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: follicle purse
Please See the Dissection of: purse
Example word meaning:
follicle = 1. Anatomy a. A small bodily cavity or sac.b. A crypt or minute cul-de-sac or lacuna, such as the depression in the skin from which the hair emerges.c. An ovarian follicle.d. A spherical mass of cells usually containing a cavity.
purse = a small bag for money. (purse originally means ox hide or ox leather, extended further to mean a small bag made of ox leather)
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Frequency: 5
battle
1. a. An encounter between opposing forces: an important battle in the Pacific campaign.b. Armed fighting; combat: wounded in battle. 战役; 战斗
Alternative Greek Root: polem
Please See: polem
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: polemics
Please See the Dissection of: polemics
Example word meaning:
polemics = the art of disputation or controversy, or battle
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Frequency: 5
bed
1. a. A piece of furniture for reclining and sleeping, typically consisting of a flat, rectangular frame and a mattress resting on springs.b. A bedstead.c. A mattress. 床; 河床; 海床; 苗圃; 一层
Alternative Greek Root: clin eune
Please See: clin
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: clinic eunuch
Please See the Dissection of: clinic
Example word meaning:
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
eunuch = 1. A castrated man, traditionally employed as a harem attendant or as a functionary in certain Asian courts.
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Frequency: 5
bill
1. An itemized list or statement of fees or charges. 帐单; 钞票; 广告; 招贴; 给...开帐单
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 5
cake
1. A sweet baked food made of flour, liquid, eggs, and other ingredients, such as raising agents and flavorings. 使块结; 块状物; 糕; 蛋糕; 饼
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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curve
1. a. A line that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion.b. A surface that deviates from planarity in a smooth, continuous fashion.c. Something characterized by such a line or surface, especially a rounded line or contour of the human body. 弯曲; 曲线
Alternative Latin Root: arc curv sinu
Please See: arc sinu
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: arc curvature curve curvilinear insinuate sine sinuous sinus
Please See the Dissection of: insinuate sinuous sinus
Example word meaning:
arc = 1. AIDS-related complex
curvature = 1. The act of curving or the state of being curved.
curve = 1. a. A line that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion.b. A surface that deviates from planarity in a smooth, continuous fashion.c. Something characterized by such a line or surface, especially a rounded line or contour of the human body.
curvilinear = Formed, bounded, or characterized by curved lines.
insinuate = to introduce or work into gradually, indirectly, and artfully; to suggest in an artful or indirect way
sine = 1. The ordinate of the endpoint of an arc of a unit circle centered at the origin of a Cartesian coordinate system, the arc being of length x and measured counterclockwise from the point (1, 0) if x is positive or clockwise if x is negative.
sinuous = bending, winding, or curing in and out; wavy; serpentine (being like a snake, evilly cunning, coiled, twisted; winding)
sinus = cavity (hole or unfilled space), hollow(empty hole)
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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.
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Frequency: 5
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
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
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Frequency: 5
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
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Frequency: 5
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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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
Note:
poniard is from pugn (fight)
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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)
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Frequency: 5
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.
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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.
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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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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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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
mistake
1. An error or fault resulting from defective judgment, deficient knowledge, or carelessness. 错误; 弄错; 把...错认; 搞错
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mountain
1. Abbr. Mt. or Mtn. A natural elevation of the earth's surface having considerable mass, generally steep sides, and a height greater than that of a hill. 山
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nail
1. A slim, pointed piece of metal hammered into material as a fastener. 指甲; 钉住; 钉子
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noise
1. a. Sound or a sound that is loud, unpleasant, unexpected, or undesired.b. Sound or a sound of any kind: The only noise was the wind in the pines. 噪声; 响声; 喧闹声
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none
1. No one; not one; nobody: None dared to do it. 一个也没有; 一点也不; 毫无; 没有任何东西
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occasion
1. An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening: On several occasions, we saw him riding a motorcycle. 场合; 特定时刻; 特殊事件
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owe
1. To be indebted to the amount of: He owes me five dollars. 欠; 欠债
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patient
1. Bearing or enduring pain, difficulty, provocation, or annoyance with calmness. 病人; 耐心的; 有耐心的
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pause
1. To cease or suspend an action temporarily: She paused in her piano exercises to listen for the baby. 暂停; 中止; 停顿; 延长符号
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permission
the act of permitting (formally or expressly consent (allow) to; authorize) 同意, 许可, 允许
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phrase
1. A sequence of words that have meaning, especially when forming part of a sentence. 短语; 词组; 惯用语; 措词; 用话表示
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proof
the act or process of proving; a testing or trying of something 校样, 证据, 证明; adj. 防...的, 耐...的; v. 检验, 给...做防护措施
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race
1. A group of people identified as distinct from other groups because of supposed physical or genetic traits shared by the group. Most biologists and anthropologists do not recognize race as a biologically valid classification, in part because there is more genetic variation within groups than between them. 种族; 赛跑; 竞赛; 人种; 民族
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repair
1. To restore to sound condition after damage or injury; fix: repaired the broken watch. 修理; 纠正; 维修; 维修状况; 补救
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rough
1. a. Having a surface marked by irregularities, protuberances, or ridges; not smooth: planed the board so it was no longer rough.b. Coarse or shaggy to the touch: a rough scratchy blanket. 粗糙的; 粗鲁的; 艰难的; 高尔夫球场上的障碍区; 粗鲁刺耳的
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sad
1. Showing, expressing, or feeling sorrow or unhappiness: a sad face. 悲伤的; 悲哀的
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sand
1. a. Small loose grains of worn or disintegrated rock.b. Geology A sedimentary material, finer than a granule and coarser than silt, with grains between 0.06 and 2.0 millimeters in diameter. 沙; 沙子; 沙滩; 用沙纸磨光
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sentence
a decision or judgment of a court 宣判, 句子, 意见, 刑罚, 命题; vt. 宣判, 判决, 使遭受
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shoulder
1. a. The joint connecting the arm with the torso.b. The part of the human body between the neck and upper arm. 肩膀; 肩负; 衣服的肩部; 似肩的东西; 前腿连肩肉
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sick
1. a. Suffering from or affected with a physical illness; ailing.b. Of or for sick persons: sick wards.c. Nauseated. 病的; 腻烦的; 讨厌的; 不高兴的; 呕吐物
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smoke
1. a. A mixture of gases and small suspended particles of soot or other solids, resulting from the burning of materials such as wood or coal.b. A cloud of such gases and suspended particles.c. A vapor, mist, or fume that resembles this. 冒烟; 烟; 烟灰; 熏制; 吸烟
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stomach
1. a. The enlarged, saclike portion of the digestive tract, one of the principal organs of digestion, located in vertebrates between the esophagus and the small intestine.b. A similar digestive structure of many invertebrates.c. Any of the four compartments into which the stomach of a ruminant is divided. 胃; 腹部
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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. 奇怪的; 陌生的
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strike
1. a. To hit sharply, as with a hand, fist, weapon, or implement: struck the table in anger; strikes the ball with a nine iron; struck the nail with a hammer.b. To inflict (a blow). 罢工; 铸造; 降下; 发现; 发现矿藏
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string
1. a. Material made of drawn-out, twisted fiber, used for fastening, tying, or lacing.b. A strand or cord of such material. 弦; 线; 细绳; 抽去斗荚的筋; 植物的纤维
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succeed
to follow after another in order 继续, 成功, 继承; vi. 接替, 有作为
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suffer
1. To feel pain or distress; sustain injury or harm: suffer from arthritis; made the people suffer for their disloyalty. 遭受; 受痛苦; 忽视; 患病; 疏忽
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tennis
1. A game played with rackets and a light ball by two players or two pairs of players on a rectangular court divided by a net. The players must hit the ball over the net and into a marked area on the other side for play to continue. Also called lawn tennis. 网球
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Frequency: 5
throw
1. To propel through the air with a motion of the hand or arm. 扔; 投; 投掷; 抛; 掷
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tourist
One who travels for pleasure. 游客
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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. 向西方; 西; 西方的; 西边的; 西方
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wheel
1. A solid disk or a rigid circular ring connected by spokes to a hub, designed to turn around an axle passed through the center. 旋盘; 旋转; 盘旋; 车轮; 轮
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wine
1. a. A beverage made of the fermented juice of any of various kinds of grapes, usually containing from 10 to 15 percent alcohol by volume.b. A beverage made of the fermented juice of any of various other fruits or plants. 葡萄酒; 果子酒
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altogether
1. Entirely; completely; utterly: lost the TV picture altogether; an altogether new approach. 完全地; 总而言之
Note: Please see together. Unable to find any alternative Greek or Latin roots yet
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Frequency: 4
See also: 请见： together
argue
1. To put forth reasons for or against; debate: "It is time to stop arguing tax-rate reductions and to enact them" (Paul Craig Roberts). 争论; 争辩; 论证; 说服; 辩论
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arise
1. To get up, as from a sitting or prone position; rise. 出现; 由...而产生; 起来; 起立; 起身
Alternative Latin Root: ori
Please See: ori
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: orient origin
Please See the Dissection of: orient origin
Example word meaning:
orient = brilliant; shining; precious: said originally of pearls, now used more generally; eastern; rising as the sun
origin = a coming into existence or being, or use; beginning; birth
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Frequency: 4
arm
1. An upper limb of the human body, connecting the hand and wrist to the shoulder. 臂; 臂状物; 上肢; 武装; 武装起来
Alternative Latin Root: brachium
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: brace
Example word meaning:
brace = 1. A device that holds or fastens two or more parts together or in place; a clamp.
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Frequency: 4
aside
1. To or toward the side: step aside. 在一边; 在旁边; 旁白
Alternative Greek Root: para-
Please See: para-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: parallel parasite
Please See the Dissection of: parallel parasite
Example word meaning:
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
parasite = a person, as in ancient Greece, who flattered and amused the host in return for free meals
Alternative Latin Root: se-
Please See: se-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: secede seduce
Please See the Dissection of: secede seduce
Example word meaning:
secede = to withdraw from an organization
seduce = to persuade to do something disloyal, disobedient or evil
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Frequency: 4
basket
1. a. A container made of interwoven material, such as rushes or twigs. b. The amount that a basket can hold. 筐; 篮; 篮子
Alternative Greek Root: kiste
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cistern
Example word meaning:
cistern = 1. A receptacle for holding water or other liquid, especially a tank for catching and storing rainwater.
Alternative Latin Root: cofin ped
Please See: ped
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: coffin peddler
Please See the Dissection of: peddler
Example word meaning:
coffin = 1. An oblong box in which a corpse is buried.
peddler = a person who goes from place to place selling small articles (trifles)
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Frequency: 4
blow
1. a. To be in a state of motion. Used of the air or of wind.b. To move along or be carried by the wind: Her hat blew away.c. To move with or have strong winds: The storm blew all night. 吹; 吹动; 吹响; 吹掉; 吹气
Alternative Greek Root: pleg
Please See: pleg
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: quadriplegia
Example word meaning:
quadriplegia = Complete paralysis of the body from the neck down. Also called tetraplegia.
Alternative Latin Root: coup flat
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: conflate cope flavor inflate
Example word meaning:
conflate = 1. To bring together; meld or fuse: "The problems [with the biopic] include ... dates moved around, lovers deleted, many characters conflated into one" (Ty Burr).
cope = 1. To contend or strive, especially on even terms or with success: coping with child-rearing and a full-time job.
flavor = 1. Distinctive taste; savor: a flavor of smoke in bacon.
inflate = 1. To fill (something) with air or gas so as to make it swell: inflated the balloon with helium.
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border
1. A part that forms the outer edge of something. 与…接壤; 与…接界; 和…毗邻; 在…的边上; 狭长花坛
Alternative Latin Root: fin
Please See: fin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: definition final finality finicky finite infinitesimal
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.
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branch
1. a. A secondary woody stem or limb growing from the trunk or main stem of a tree or shrub or from another secondary limb.b. A lateral division or subdivision of certain other plant parts, such as a root or flower cluster. 分枝; 树枝; 分叉
Alternative Latin Root: ram
Please See: ram
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: ramify
Please See the Dissection of: ramify
Example word meaning:
ramify = to divide or spread out into branches or branchlike divisions
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breast
1. a. Either of two milk-secreting, glandular organs on the chest of a woman; the female mammary gland.b. A corresponding rudimentary gland in a human male, especially when enlarged by exposure to estrogen or appearing to be enlarged by overlying body fat. 乳房; 挺胸面对; 登上顶部; 胸; 逆...而进
Alternative Greek Root: mastos stethos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: mastectomy mastitis mastoid stethoscope
Example word meaning:
mastectomy = Surgical removal of all or part of a breast, sometimes including excision of the underlying pectoral muscles, associated skin, and regional lymph nodes, usually performed as a treatment for cancer.
mastitis = Inflammation of a mammary gland or udder, usually caused by infection.
mastoid = 1. Of or relating to the mastoid process.
stethoscope = Any of various instruments used for listening to sounds produced within the body.
Alternative Latin Root: mamma pectus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: mammal pectoral
Example word meaning:
mammal = Any of various warm-blooded vertebrate animals of the class Mammalia, including humans, characterized by a covering of hair on the skin and, in the female, milk-producing mammary glands for nourishing the young.
pectoral = 1. Relating to or situated in the breast or chest: a pectoral muscle; the pectoral cavity.
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brother
1. A male having the same parents as another or one parent in common with another. 兄弟; 同事; 教友
Alternative Latin Root: frater fratr
Please See: frater fratr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: confrere fraternal fraternity fratricide
Please See the Dissection of: confrere fraternal fraternity fratricide
Example word meaning:
confrere = a fellow member or worker; colleague or associate, as in a profession
fraternal = of or characteristic of a brother, or brothers; brotherly
fraternity = the state or quality of being brothers; fraternal (of brother) relationship or spirit; brotherhood
fratricide = the act of killing one's own brother or sister
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bunch
1. a. A group of things growing close together; a cluster or clump: a bunch of grapes; grass growing in bunches.b. A group of like items or individuals gathered or placed together: a bunch of keys on a ring; people standing around in bunches. 一串; 使成一串; 群
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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church
1. A building for public, especially Christian worship. 教堂; 教会
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. (It is interesting to see that due to phonetic shift, church is actually called kirk in many places such as a kirk in Wuthering Heights, a street name near Chicago Premium Outlets, and in Netherlands.)
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clothes
1. Coverings worn on the body; garments, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and coats. 衣服; 被褥
Alternative Latin Root: vest
Please See: vest
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: invest
Example word meaning:
invest = 1. To commit (money or capital) in order to gain a financial return: invested their savings in stocks and bonds.
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coffee
1. a. Any of various tropical African shrubs or trees of the genus Coffea, especially C. arabica or C. canephora, widely cultivated in the tropics for their seeds that are dried, roasted, and ground to prepare a stimulating aromatic drink.b. The beanlike seeds of this plant, two of which are found in each fruit.c. The beverage prepared from the seeds of this plant: likes to drink coffee with breakfast.d. A serving of such a beverage: ordered two coffees with sugar. 咖啡; 咖啡色; 咖啡豆
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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cross
1. a. An upright post with a transverse piece near the top, on which condemned persons were executed in ancient times. b. often Cross The cross upon which Jesus was crucified. c. A crucifix. d. Any of various modifications of the cross design, such as a Latin cross or Maltese cross. e. A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of a cross. 十字架; 十字架形碑; 在...上打叉; 在...上画线; 在支票上画平行线
Alternative Latin Root: cruc crux
Please See: cruc crux
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: across cross crucial cruciform crucify cruise crusade crusades crux excruciating
Please See the Dissection of: crucial crucify cruise crusade crusades crux excruciating
Example word meaning:
across = 1. On, at, or from the other side of: across the street.
cross = 1. a. An upright post with a transverse piece near the top, on which condemned persons were executed in ancient times. b. often Cross The cross upon which Jesus was crucified. c. A crucifix. d. Any of various modifications of the cross design, such as a Latin cross or Maltese cross. e. A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of a cross.
crucial = of supreme importance; decisive; critical
cruciform = Shaped like a cross; cruciate.
crucify = to put to death by nailing or binding to a cross and leaving to die of exposure
cruise = to sail from place to place, as for pleasure or in search of something
crusade = A holy cross war. Any of the military expeditions undertaken by European Christians in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to recover control of the Holy Land from the Muslims
crusades = the military expeditions (sending someone out on a journey for a definite purpose) which Christians undertook from the 11th to the end of the 13th century to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims
crux = a cross; a difficult problem; puzzling thing; the essential or deciding point
excruciating = causing intense physical or mental pain; agonizing (in agony or great pain)
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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.
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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
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
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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