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First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterThird 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.
floor
1. a. The surface of a room on which one stands.b. The lower or supporting surface of a structure. 地面; 层; 打倒; 楼层; 铺设地面
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 4
former
1. One that forms; a maker or creator: a former of ideas. 从前的; 以前的
Alternative Latin Root: antiqu
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: antic antique
Example word meaning:
antic = 1. A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students' antics got them into trouble.
antique = 1. Belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period: antique furniture. See Synonyms at old.
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Frequency: 4
god
1. Goda. A being conceived as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe, the principal object of faith and worship in monotheistic religions.b. The force, effect, or a manifestation or aspect of this being. 上帝; 神
Alternative Greek Root: theo
Please See: theo (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: apotheosis atheism atheist autotheism fedora monotheist pantheon polytheism polytheist theism theocentric Theodora theogony theology theophany Theophilus
Please See the Dissection of: apotheosis atheism atheist autotheism monotheist polytheism polytheist theocentric theogony theology theophany Theophilus
Example word meaning:
apotheosis = the act of raising a person to the status of a god, deification, glorification
atheism = the belief that God does not exist
atheist = a person who believes that there is no God
autotheism = the elevation of oneself into his own god
fedora = A soft felt hat with a fairly low crown creased lengthwise and a brim that can be turned up or down.
monotheist = a person with the belief that there is only one God
pantheon = 1. Pantheon A circular temple in Rome, completed around ad 125 and dedicated to all the gods.
polytheism = the belief of more than one gods
polytheist = someone believing that there are more than one gods
theism = Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially belief in a personal God as creator and ruler of the world.
theocentric = using God as a focus or center of interest, authority etc
Theodora = Byzantine empress (525-548) who ruled jointly with her husband, Justinian I.
theogony = the origin of gods
theology = the study of god
theophany = a visible manifestation (appearance) of deity (essential nature of a god, divinity)
Theophilus = a name for a man (loved by God)
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fedora is from Theodora, please see TheodoraTheodora = theo (god) + dora (gift)
Alternative Latin Root: dei div
Please See: dei (exact root) div (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: deify deism deity deodand diva divine divinity joss
Please See the Dissection of: deity divine divinity
Example word meaning:
deify = 1. To make a god of; raise to the condition of a god.
deism = A religious belief holding that God created the universe and established rationally comprehensible moral and natural laws but does not intervene in human affairs through miracles or supernatural revelation.
deity = the state of being a god; divine nature; godhood
deodand = (Law) English law (formerly) a thing that had caused a person's death and was forfeited to the crown for a charitable purpose: abolished 1862
diva = 1. An operatic prima donna.
divine = of or like a god
divinity = the quality or condition of being divine (of God)
joss = A Chinese image in a shrine.
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deodand = deo (=dei, god) + dand (=dar, give)joss is from deus (god)
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Frequency: 4
habit
1. a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition: made a habit of going to bed early.b. An established disposition of the mind or character: a pessimistic habit.c. Customary manner or practice: an early riser by habit.d. An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug. 习惯; 服装; 习性
Alternative Greek Root: eth hexis
Please See: eth (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cacoethesis ethical ethics hectic
Please See the Dissection of: cacoethesis ethical ethics
Example word meaning:
cacoethesis = an insatiable desire; same as mania (excessive fondness for something)
ethical = relating to ethics (the moral discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation)
ethics = the moral discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
hectic = 1. Characterized by intense activity, confusion, or haste: "There was nothing feverish or hectic about his vigor" (Erik Erikson).
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hectic is from hexis
Alternative Latin Root: habit
Please See: habit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: habit habituate habitude
Example word meaning:
habit = 1. a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition: made a habit of going to bed early.b. An established disposition of the mind or character: a pessimistic habit.c. Customary manner or practice: an early riser by habit.d. An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug.
habituate = 1. To cause physiological or psychological habituation, as to a drug.
habitude = A habitual tendency or way of behaving.
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Frequency: 4
hair
1. a. Any of the cylindrical, keratinized, often pigmented filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal.b. A growth of such filaments, as that forming the coat of an animal or covering the scalp of a human. 头发; 毛发
Alternative Greek Root: come
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: comet
Example word meaning:
comet = A celestial body, observed only in that part of its orbit that is relatively close to the sun, having a head consisting of a solid nucleus surrounded by a nebulous coma up to 2.4 million kilometers (1.5 million miles) in diameter and an elongated curved vapor tail arising from the coma when sufficiently close to the sun. Comets are thought to consist chiefly of ammonia, methane, carbon dioxide, and water.
Alternative Latin Root: capill crinis pil
Please See: capill (exact root) pil (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: capillary caterpillar crinoline depilate depilatory peel pelage pellet pile pluck plush
Please See the Dissection of: capillary depilatory pile
Example word meaning:
capillary = resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form; having a very small bore [a capillary tube]
caterpillar = 1. The wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth.
crinoline = 1. A coarse stiff fabric, originally of cotton and horsehair, used especially to line and stiffen hats and garments.
depilate = To remove hair from (the body).
depilatory = an chemical or medical agent for removing hair, wool, or bristles (a short stiff coarse hair or filament (a single thread) )
peel = 1. The skin or rind of certain fruits and vegetables.
pelage = 1. The coat of a mammal, consisting of hair, fur, or wool, as distinct from bare skin.
pellet = 1. A small, solid or densely packed ball or mass, as of food, wax, or medicine.
pile = a collection of objects laid on top of one another or of other material stacked vertically; heap; mound
pluck = 1. To remove or detach by grasping and pulling abruptly with the fingers; pick: pluck a flower; pluck feathers from a chicken.
plush = 1. Made of or covered with plush.
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peel is from pilpelage is from pil (hair)pellet is from pilpluck is from pilplush is from pil
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Frequency: 4
hardly
1. To almost no degree; barely at all; almost not: I could hardly hear the speaker. 几乎不; 几乎不是; 仅
Alternative Latin Root: pen
Please See: pen
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: peninsula penumbra
Please See the Dissection of: peninsula penumbra
Example word meaning:
peninsula = a land area almost entirely surrounded by water and connected with the mainland by an isthmus (a narrow strip of land having water at each side and connecting two larger bodies of land)
penumbra = the partly lighted area surrounding the complete shadow (umbra, shade) of a body, as the moon, during an eclipse
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Frequency: 4
hurt
1. a. To cause physical damage or pain to (an individual or a body part); injure: The fall hurt his back.b. To experience injury or pain to or in (an individual or a body part): I hurt my knee skiing. 伤...的感情; 伤害; 伤害的; 伤痛的; 使受伤
Alternative Greek Root: deleisthai
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: deleterious
Please See the Dissection of: deleterious
Example word meaning:
deleterious = hurting or harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
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deleterious is from deleisthai
Alternative Latin Root: laed noc
Please See: noc
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: innocence lesion
Example word meaning:
innocence = 1. The state, quality, or virtue of being innocent, especially:a. Freedom from sin, moral wrong, or guilt through lack of knowledge of evil.b. Guiltlessness of a specific legal crime or offense.c. Freedom from guile, cunning, or deceit; simplicity or artlessness.d. Lack of worldliness or sophistication; naiveté.
lesion = Any of various pathological or traumatic changes in a bodily organ or tissue, including tumors, ulcers, sores, and wounds.
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iron
1. Symbol Fe A silvery-white, lustrous, malleable, ductile, magnetic or magnetizable, metallic element occurring abundantly in combined forms, notably in hematite, limonite, magnetite, and taconite, and used alloyed in a wide range of important structural materials. Atomic number 26; atomic weight 55.845; melting point 1,538°C; boiling point 2,861°C; specific gravity 7.874 (at 20°C); valence 2, 3, 4, 6. See Periodic Table. 熨斗; 铁; 高尔夫球铁头球棒; 烫平; 熨
Alternative Latin Root: ferr-
Please See: ferr- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: farrier fe ferreous ferric ferriferous ferrite ferromagnetism ferrous ferrule
Please See the Dissection of: ferreous ferriferous ferromagnetism ferrous
Example word meaning:
farrier = One who shoes horses.
fe = The symbol for iron.
ferreous = of, like, or containing iron
ferric = Relating to or containing iron, especially with valence 3 or a valence higher than in a corresponding ferrous compound.
ferriferous = bearing or containing iron
ferrite = 1. Any of a group of nonmetallic, ceramiclike, usually ferromagnetic compounds of ferric oxide with other oxides, especially such a compound characterized by extremely high electrical resistivity and used in computer memory elements, permanent magnets, and various solid-state devices. Also called ferrate.
ferromagnetism = the quality of being ferromagnetic (of iron, nickel, or cobalt, which has a high magnetic permeability which varies with the magnetizing force)
ferrous = of, containing, or derived from iron
ferrule = 1. A metal ring or cap placed around a pole or shaft for reinforcement or to prevent splitting.
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Frequency: 4
judge
1. To form an opinion or estimation of after careful consideration: judge heights; judging character. 判断; 法官; 裁判; 裁判员; 鉴定人
Alternative Greek Root: cris crit gnom
Please See: cris (exact root) crit (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: crisis criterion critic critical criticize diacritical hypercritical hypocrisy hypocrite pathognomic physiognomy
Please See the Dissection of: crisis criterion critical criticize diacritical hypercritical hypocrite pathognomic physiognomy
Example word meaning:
crisis = the turning point of a disease for better or for worse, especially a sudden change
criterion = a standard on which a judgment can be based
critic = 1. A person who forms and expresses judgments of the merits, faults, value, or truth of a matter.
critical = tending to find fault; characterized by careful analysis and judgment
criticize = to find out faults with
diacritical = serving to distinguish; able to distinguish
hypercritical = overly criticizing other people
hypocrisy = 1. The practice of professing beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; falseness.
hypocrite = an actor or a person who pretends to be what he is not or better than what he really is
pathognomic = indicating or typical of a particular disease
physiognomy = the process of finding out nature, or characters from physical appearance
Alternative Latin Root: arbitr cens judic
Please See: arbitr (exact root) cens (exact root) judic (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adjudge adjudicate arbitrary arbitrate arbitration censor censorious census judgment judicable judicatory judicature judicial judiciary judicious prejudge prejudice
Please See the Dissection of: adjudge adjudicate arbitrary arbitrate arbitration censor censorious census judicial judiciary judicious prejudice
Example word meaning:
adjudge = to judge or decide by law
adjudicate = to hear and decide a case in court; adjudge
arbitrary = depending on individual discretion or judge and not fixed by law
arbitrate = to act as arbiter to decide upon a dispute; arbiter means a person with power to decide a dispute as a judge
arbitration = the act of arbitrating (judging or deciding upon a dispute)
censor = one of two magistrates (an official to execute laws) in ancient Rome appointed to take the census (counting people and their property for taxation) and, later, to supervise public morals (principles distinguishing right and wrong).
censorious = expressing censure (strong disapproval, a condemning as wrong); inclined to find fault; harshly critical
census = in ancient Rome, the act of counting the people and evaluating their property for taxation
judgment = 1. a. The act or process of judging; the formation of an opinion after consideration or deliberation.b. An opinion or estimate formed after consideration or deliberation, especially a formal or authoritative decision: awaited the judgment of the umpire.
judicable = Liable to or capable of being judged; justiciable.
judicatory = A law court.
judicature = 1. Administration of justice.
judicial = of or about a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice, or the judiciary (a system of courts of law)
judiciary = of judges, law courts or their functions
judicious = having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
prejudge = To judge beforehand without possessing adequate evidence.
prejudice = a judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known; preformed idea
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judgment
1. a. The act or process of judging; the formation of an opinion after consideration or deliberation.b. An opinion or estimate formed after consideration or deliberation, especially a formal or authoritative decision: awaited the judgment of the umpire. 判决; 判断; 判断力; 意见
Alternative Latin Root: crim crimin judici
Please See: crim (exact root) crimin (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: discriminant discriminate incriminate indiscriminate judicial judiciary judicious prejudice
Please See the Dissection of: discriminant discriminate incriminate indiscriminate judicial judiciary judicious prejudice
Example word meaning:
discriminant = an expression whose value or sign is used to classify mathematical functions
discriminate = differentiate by looking at the features of; to recognize the difference between; distinguish
incriminate = to charge somebody with a crime; accuse
indiscriminate = not making a careful distinction
judicial = of or about a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice, or the judiciary (a system of courts of law)
judiciary = of judges, law courts or their functions
judicious = having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
prejudice = a judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known; preformed idea
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Frequency: 4
knife
1. A cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade attached to a handle. 刀; 刺; 匕首
Alternative Latin Root: coutel scalpel
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cutlass cutler scalpel
Example word meaning:
cutlass = 1. A short heavy sword with a curved single-edged blade, once used as a weapon by sailors.
cutler = One who makes, repairs, or sells knives or other cutting instruments.
scalpel = A small straight knife with a thin sharp blade used in surgery and dissection.
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Frequency: 4
laugh
1. To express certain emotions, especially mirth or delight, by a series of spontaneous, usually unarticulated sounds often accompanied by corresponding facial and bodily movements. 笑
Alternative Latin Root: rid ris
Please See: rid (exact root) ris (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: deride derisive ridicule ridiculous risibility risible
Please See the Dissection of: derisive ridicule ridiculous risibility
Example word meaning:
deride = To laugh at, speak of, or write about dismissively or contemptuously. See Synonyms at ridicule.
derisive = showing derision (laughing at in contempt or scorn; making fun of); ridiculing (the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.)
ridicule = the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision (an act of laughing at someone in contempt or scorn)
ridiculous = deserving ridicule (the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision)
risibility = the quality or state of being risible; ability or inclination to laugh
risible = 1. Relating to laughter or used in eliciting laughter.
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lay
1. To cause to lie down: lay a child in its crib. 下; 下蛋; 世俗的; 以某物打赌; 外行的
Alternative Greek Root: them
Please See: them
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: theme
Please See the Dissection of: theme
Example word meaning:
theme = what is put or laid down; a topic or subject; a recurring, unifying subject or idea
Alternative Latin Root: coucher pon stern
Please See: pon stern
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accouchement consternate position postpone prostrate substratum
Please See the Dissection of: postpone prostrate
Example word meaning:
accouchement = A confinement during childbirth; a lying-in.
consternate = To cause consternation in.
position = 1. A place or location.
postpone = to put off to a later time or date; defer
prostrate = stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; lying flat facing down
substratum = 1. a. An underlying layer. b. A layer of earth beneath the surface soil; subsoil.
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position is from pon (to place, lay down)prostrate is from pro- (before) + strate (=stern, lay low)
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loud
1. Characterized by high volume and intensity. Used of sound: a loud whistle. 响亮的; 大声的; 太招摇的; 过分花哨的
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mail
1. a. Materials, such as letters and packages, handled in a postal system: The volume of mail increases around the holidays.b. Postal material for a specific person or organization: Could you pick up my mail at the office?c. Material processed for distribution from a post office at a specified time: delivered the morning mail around town. 邮件; 邮寄
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mud
1. Wet, sticky, soft earth, as on the banks of a river. 泥泞; 泥浆
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nasty
1. a. Disgusting or repellent: a nasty odor rising from the garbage can. See Synonyms at offensive.b. Unpleasantly cold or wet: nasty weather.c. Archaic Dirty; filthy. 严重的; 令人不悦的; 令人作呕的; 凶恶的; 卑鄙的
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native
inborn or innate rather than acquired 本国的, 本土的, 出生地的, 天生的; n. 本地人, 土著人
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orange
1. a. Any of several evergreen trees of the genus Citrus of Southeast Asia, widely cultivated in warm regions and having fragrant white flowers and round fruit with a yellowish or reddish rind and a sectioned, pulpy interior, especially the sweet orange and the bitter orange.b. The fruit of any of these trees, having a sweetish, acidic juice. 橙色的; 有橙汁味的; 柑; 桔; 橙
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ordinary
1. Commonly encountered; usual: an ordinary delay at the bridge tolls. See Synonyms at common. 平凡的; 平常的; 普通的
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ought
1. Used to indicate obligation or duty: You ought to work harder than that. 应该; 应该做; 指道义上有责任; 表示可能性、期望
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parent
1. a. A female person whose egg unites with a sperm or a male person whose sperm unites with an egg, resulting in the conception of a child or the birth of a child.b. A female person who is pregnant with or gives birth to a child except when someone else has legal rights to the child.c. A person who adopts a child.d. A person who raises a child. 养父或养母; 母; 父; 父亲或母亲
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pattern
a person or thing considered worthy of imitation or copying 式样, 典范, 图案; v. 以图案装饰; 仿造, 模仿
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pin
1. a. A short, straight, stiff piece of wire with a blunt head and a sharp point, used especially for fastening.b. Something, such as a safety pin, that resembles such a piece of wire in shape or use.c. A whit; a jot: didn't care a pin about the matter. 别住; 压住; 大头针; 密码; 止住
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poetry
1. The act or practice of composing poems. 作诗; 诗; 诗篇
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police
the department of a government that is primarily concerned with the maintenance of the general public order, safety, health, and enforcement of laws 警察, 警方; vt. 管辖, 维持治安
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pool
1. A small body of still water. 水塘; 泊; 渊深处; 游泳池; 潭
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possess
to have and hold as property; own 持有, 支配
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possibility
1. The fact or state of being possible: investigating the possibility of life on other planets. 可能性
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pound
a unit of weight 磅, 英镑, 宠物收留所, 拘留所; vt. 连续猛击, 捣碎, 敲打,; vi. 跳动, 大声播放
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queen
1. a. The wife or widow of a king.b. A female sovereign. 女王; 扑克牌中的王后; 王后; 男同性恋的女性角色; 专门产卵的雌虫
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relation
1. A logical or natural association between two or more things; relevance of one to another; connection: the relation between smoking and heart disease. 关系; 关联; 事物之间的关系; 交往; 亲属关系
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request
1. To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause: requested information about the experiment; requested to see the evidence firsthand; requested that the bus driver stop at the next corner. 请求; 要求
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restaurant
A business establishment where meals are served to the public. 餐馆; 饭馆
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royal
of, from, by, or to a king, queen or other sovereign (a person who holds reigning power) 王室的, 盛大的, 极度的; n. 贵族, 顶帆
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satisfaction
1. a. The fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite: wanted more space and found satisfaction in a new apartment.b. Pleasure or contentment derived from such gratification: took satisfaction in being vindicated.c. An instance of being satisfied or a source of gratification: "Cultivate some artistic talent, for you will find it the most durable of satisfactions" (Randolph Bourne). 欣慰; 满意; 满意度; 满足
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shame
1. a. A painful emotion caused by the belief that one is, or is perceived by others to be, inferior or unworthy of affection or respect because of one's actions, thoughts, circumstances, or experiences: felt shame for having dropped out of school.b. Respect for propriety or morality: Have you no shame? 令人惋惜的事; 使感到羞愧; 使感惭愧; 可耻的人、事; 羞愧
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shelter
1. a. Something, especially a structure, that provides cover or protection, as from the weather: a shelter for hikers.b. An institution providing temporary housing and sometimes counseling, as for the homeless, runaways, or victims of domestic violence.c. An establishment that cares for unwanted or stray animals and tries to find owners for them. 保护; 保护...以阻挡风、雨等; 掩蔽处; 躲避; 躲避处
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shoe
1. A durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel, usually extending no higher than the ankle. 为…钉蹄铁; 蹄铁; 鞋; 鞋子
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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shut
1. a. To move (a door or lid, for example) so as to block passage through an opening.b. To fasten with a lock, catch, or latch: shut the cabinet. 关闭; 关闭的; 禁闭; 闭上; 关上
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signature
1. a. One's name as written by oneself.b. The act of signing one's name.c. See e-signature. 签名; 签字
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silver
1. Symbol Ag A lustrous white, ductile, malleable metallic element, occurring both uncombined and in ores such as argentite, having the highest thermal and electrical conductivity of the metals. It is highly valued for jewelry, tableware, and other ornamental use and is widely used in coinage, photography, dental and soldering alloys, electrical contacts, and printed circuits. Atomic number 47; atomic weight 107.868; melting point 961.78°C; boiling point 2,162°C; specific gravity 10.50 (20°C); valence 1, 2. See Periodic Table. 银; 银制的; 银器; 银婚礼; 像银的
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somebody
An unspecified or unknown person; someone. See Usage Note at he1. 某人
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song
1. Music a. A brief composition written or adapted for singing.b. The act or art of singing: broke into song. 歌曲; 鸟语; 歌; 歌唱
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southern
1. Situated in, toward, or facing the south. 南方的
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split
1. a. To divide (something) from end to end, into layers, or along the grain: split the log down the middle. See Synonyms at tear1.b. To cause to be split unintentionally: split my pants laughing.c. To cause to undergo nuclear fission or division into elements: splitting atomic nuclei with neutrons; splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.d. To affect with force in a way that suggests tearing apart: A lightning bolt split the night sky. 分岔; 分裂; 切开; 劈开; 裂缝
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struggle
1. To exert muscular energy, as against a material force or mass: struggled with the heavy load. 挣扎; 斗争
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swim
1. a. To move through or on top of water by moving the limbs, fins, or tail or by undulating the body: Ducks swam in the pond.b. To play or relax in water: The children went swimming in the surf. 游泳; 眩晕; 沐浴; 泳渡
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tight
1. Fixed or fastened firmly in place: a tight lid; tight screws; a tight knot. 紧的; 绷紧的; 装紧地; 严格的; 挤满地
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tooth
1. a. One of a set of hard, bonelike structures in the mouths of vertebrates, usually attached to the jaw or rooted in sockets and typically composed of a core of soft pulp surrounded by a layer of hard dentin that is coated with cementum or enamel at the crown and used for biting or chewing food or as a means of attack or defense.b. A similar hard projection in an invertebrate, such as one of a set of projections on the hinge of a bivalve or on the radula of a snail. 齿; 牙; 牙齿
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town
1. a. A population center that is larger than a village and smaller than a city.b. A territorial and political unit governed by a town meeting, especially in New England.c. Informal A city: New York is a big town.d. Chiefly British A rural village that has a market or fair periodically.e. The residents of a town: The whole town was upset at the news. 城镇; 市民; 城市
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train
A series of connected railroad cars pulled or pushed by one or more locomotives. n. 列车；火车；行列；一系列
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trust
1. a. Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance: trying to gain our clients' trust; taking it on trust that our friend is telling the truth.b. The condition and resulting obligation of having confidence placed in one: violated a public trust.c. One in which confidence is placed. 信任; 信赖; 受托基金机构; 可靠; 希望
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upper
1. Higher in place, position, or rank: the upper bunk; the upper half of the class. 上面的; 较高的; 鞋帮
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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 交通工具, 车辆, 媒介物, 传达手段
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Frequency: 4
wash
1. a. To cleanse, using water or other liquid, usually with soap, detergent, or bleach, by immersing, dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing: wash one's hands; wash windows.b. To soak, rinse out, and remove (dirt or stain) with water or other liquid: wash grease out of overalls. 洗涤; 清洗液; 耐洗; 薄涂层; 冲走
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waste
1. To use, consume, spend, or expend thoughtlessly or carelessly. 浪费; 荒地; 废料
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Frequency: 4
wife
A woman joined to another person in marriage; a female spouse. 妻子
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yellow
1. a. The hue of that portion of the visible spectrum lying between orange and green, evoked in the human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 570 to 590 nanometers; any of a group of colors of a hue resembling that of ripe lemons and varying in lightness and saturation; one of the subtractive primaries; one of the psychological primary hues.b. A pigment or dye having this hue.c. Something that has this hue. 黄色的; 使变黄
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yours
1. Used to indicate the one or ones belonging to you: The larger boots are yours. If I can't find my book, I'll take yours. 书信署名之上; 你們的; 你忠诚的; 你的; 您的
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Frequency: 4
accident
a happening that is not expected, foreseen, or intended 事故, 意外
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Frequency: 3
alive
1. Having life; living. See Synonyms at living. 活着的; 热闹的
Alternative Latin Root: vit viv
Please See: vit viv
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: revivify vitality
Please See the Dissection of: revivify vitality
Example word meaning:
revivify = to give life again (or a new life) to
vitality = the things or qualities that a living thing has and that distinguish a living thing from a nonliving thing
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Frequency: 3
angry
1. Feeling or showing anger; incensed or enraged: angry at my boss; angry with her. 愤怒的; 肿痛发炎的
Alternative Latin Root: ira
Please See: ira
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: irascible irate
Please See the Dissection of: irascible irate
Example word meaning:
irascible = easily angered; quick-tempered, hot-tempered
irate = angry; wrathful (intense anger); incensed (made very angry)
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Frequency: 3
bake
1. To cook (food) with dry heat, especially in an oven. 烘焙; 烤; 烤干
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see cook
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Frequency: 3
bar
1. A relatively long, straight, rigid piece of solid material used as a fastener, support, barrier, or structural or mechanical member. 妨碍; 小旅馆; 小节线; 带; 拦住
Alternative Latin Root: bacle barra
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: debacle embargo
Please See the Dissection of: debacle
Example word meaning:
debacle = a tumultuous (of a disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices, of a riot) breakup of ice in a river
embargo = 1. A government order prohibiting the movement of merchant ships into or out of its ports.
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bell
1. A hollow metal musical instrument, usually cup-shaped with a flared opening, that emits a metallic tone when struck. 铃; 钟
Alternative Latin Root: campana clocca
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: campanile cloak clock
Example word meaning:
campanile = A bell tower, especially one near but not attached to a church or other public building.
cloak = 1. A long, loose outer garment, usually having a hood and no sleeves.
clock = 1. An instrument other than a watch for measuring or indicating time, especially a mechanical or electronic device having a numbered dial and moving hands or a digital display.
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blame
1. To consider responsible for a misdeed, failure, or undesirable outcome: blamed the coach for the loss; blamed alcohol for his bad behavior. 责备; 对不良后果应负的责任; 把...归咎于; 指责
Alternative Latin Root: culp
Please See: culp
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: culprit exculpate
Please See the Dissection of: culprit exculpate
Example word meaning:
culprit = a person guilty of a crime or offense; an offender
exculpate = to free from blame; declare or prove guiltless
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Frequency: 3
boy
1. A male child. 男孩; 作某项工作的男士; 少年
Alternative Greek Root: paido-
Note:
Please see ped
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: pedagogue
Please See the Dissection of: pedagogue
Example word meaning:
pedagogue = teacher; (a slave who escorted or led children to school as in ancient Greek)
Alternative Latin Root: puer pupus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: puerile pupil
Example word meaning:
puerile = 1. Immature, especially in being silly or trivial; childish. See Synonyms at young.
pupil = 1. A student under the direct supervision of a teacher or professor.
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Frequency: 3
brick
1. a. A molded rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln until hard and used as a building and paving material. b. Such blocks of clay used as a building material: a house made of brick. c. An object shaped like such a block: a brick of cheese. d. Informal A smartphone, tablet, or similar electronic device that connects to the internet that has become inoperable. 砖
Alternative Greek Root: plinth
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: plinth
Example word meaning:
plinth = 1. A block or slab on which a pedestal, column, or statue is placed.
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calculate
to determine by mathematical process; to reckon by exercise of practical judgment; estimate 计算, 估计, 考虑, 推测; vi. 计算, 预测, 依赖
Alternative Greek Root: logizesthai
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: logistics syllogism
Please See the Dissection of: syllogism
Example word meaning:
logistics = 1. The aspect of military operations that deals with the procurement, distribution, maintenance, and replacement of materiel and personnel.
syllogism = a deductive reasoning
Alternative Latin Root: pute ratio
Please See: ratio
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: compute impute ratify ratiocinate reputation
Please See the Dissection of: compute impute reputation
Example word meaning:
compute = to determine or calculate by mathematical means or by means of a computer
impute = to attribute a fault, misconduct to another; charge with; ascribe to
ratify = To approve and give formal sanction to; confirm: The Senate ratified the treaty.
ratiocinate = To reason methodically and logically.
reputation = overall quality or character as seen or judged by the public or people in general
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chair
1. A piece of furniture designed to accommodate one sitting or reclining person, providing support for the back and often the arms and typically standing on four legs. 椅子; 主持会议的主席; 任会议的主席; 大学教授的职位
Alternative Latin Root: cathedra
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cathedra cathedral
Example word meaning:
cathedra = 1. A bishop's official chair or throne.
cathedral = 1. The principal church of a bishop's diocese, containing the episcopal throne.
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Frequency: 3
collar
1. a. The part of a garment that encircles the neck, especially when raised or folded.b. See clerical collar. 衣领; 项圈; 抓
Alternative Latin Root: collar
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: collar
Example word meaning:
collar = 1. a. The part of a garment that encircles the neck, especially when raised or folded.b. See clerical collar.
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Frequency: 3
committee
a group of people chosen as representatives to consider, investigate, or report on some matters 委员会
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 3
compete
To strive against another or others to attain a goal, such as an advantage or victory. See Synonyms at rival. 比赛; 竞争
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see contend
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Frequency: 3
concerning
In reference to. See Usage Note at participle. 关于; 有关
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 3
conversation
the act or an instance of talking together; specifically a familiar talk; verbal exchange of ideas, opinions, etc. 会话, 谈话
Alternative Greek Root: dialog homilet
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: dialogue homiletic
Example word meaning:
dialogue = 1. a. A conversation between two or more people.b. A discussion of positions or beliefs, especially between groups to resolve a disagreement.
homiletic = 1. Relating to or of the nature of a homily.
Alternative Latin Root: colloqui
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: colloquy
Please See the Dissection of: colloquy
Example word meaning:
colloquy = a formal conversation
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Frequency: 3
crash
1. a. To break violently or noisily; smash: The dishes crashed to pieces on the floor.b. To undergo sudden damage or destruction on impact: The car crashed into a tree. 坠毁; 垮台; 大声猛冲直撞; 失败; 巨响
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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deliver
1. To bring or transport to the proper place or recipient; distribute: deliver groceries; deliver the mail. 交付; 发表; 投递; 给产妇接生
Alternative Latin Root: affer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: afferent
Example word meaning:
afferent = Carrying inward to a central organ or section, as nerves that conduct impulses from the periphery of the body to the brain or spinal cord.
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dependent
hanging down; determined by or conditioned by another 附属的, 依赖的, 悬垂的; n. 受经济援助者
Alternative Latin Root: cliens
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: client
Example word meaning:
client = 1. The party for which professional services are rendered, as by an attorney.
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Frequency: 3
devil
1. often Devil In many religions, the major personified spirit of evil, ruler of Hell, and foe of God. Used with the. 魔鬼; 可怜的家伙; 恶棍; 恶鬼
Alternative Latin Root: diabol
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: diabolical
Example word meaning:
diabolical = 1. Of, concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic.
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Frequency: 3
explanation
1. The act or process of explaining: launched into a detailed explanation. 解释; 说明
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Frequency: 3
farmer
1. One who works on or operates a farm. 农场主; 农夫
Alternative Greek Root: georgos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: georgic
Please See the Dissection of: georgic
Example word meaning:
georgic = having to do with agriculture or husbandry
Alternative Latin Root: colon
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: colony
Please See the Dissection of: colony
Example word meaning:
colony = a body of people living in a new territory but retaining ties with the parent state
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Frequency: 3
fear
1. a. A very unpleasant or disturbing feeling caused by the presence or imminence of danger: Our fears intensified as the storm approached.b. A state or condition marked by this feeling: living in constant fear of attack; saved as much as he could for fear of losing his job. 害怕; 忧虑; 怕; 恐怖; 担忧
Alternative Greek Root: -phobia -phobic
Please See: -phobia -phobic
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: heliophobia hydrophobia xenophobia
Please See the Dissection of: heliophobia hydrophobia xenophobia
Example word meaning:
heliophobia = dread of sunlight
hydrophobia = morbid fear of water
xenophobia = fear of strangers or foreigners or anything strange or foreign
Alternative Latin Root: tim
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: timorous
Please See the Dissection of: timorous
Example word meaning:
timorous = of a timid disposition (feeling); fearful
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Frequency: 3
fold
1. To bend over or double up so that one part lies on another part: fold a sheet of paper. 折叠; 折痕; 收拢; 羊栏; 褶痕
Alternative Greek Root: ptykh
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: diptych polyptych triptych
Example word meaning:
diptych = 1. a. A work consisting of two painted or carved panels that are hinged together.b. A set of two related works, as in photography, painting, or literature.
polyptych = A work consisting of four or more painted or carved panels that are hinged together.
triptych = 1. a. A work, such as an altarpiece, consisting of three painted or carved panels that are hinged together.b. A set of three related works, as in photography, painting, or literature: "a triptych of stories told from alternating viewpoints" (Diane Scharper).
Alternative Latin Root: -ple -ply plect plex pli plic
Please See: -ple (exact root) -ply (exact root) plect (exact root) plex (exact root) pli (exact root) plic (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accomplice application apply compliant complicate complication complice complicity comply deploy display double duplicate duplication duplicity employ explicate explicit implicate implication implicative implicit imply inexplicable multiple multiplicand multiplication multiplier multiply plait plicate ploy ply quadruple quadruplicate quintuple replica replicate reply sextuple simple triple triplex
Please See the Dissection of: accomplice application compliant complicate complication complicity comply duplicate duplication duplicity explicit implicate implication implicative implicit imply inexplicable multiple multiplicand multiplication multiplier replica
Example word meaning:
accomplice = a person who knowingly participates with another in an unlawful act; a partner in crime
application = the act of applying; specifically, the act of putting something on
apply = 1. To bring into contact with something; put on: applied glue sparingly to the paper.
compliant = ready or disposed (tended to or inclined to) to comply; submissive; conforming to requirements
complicate = to make or become difficult, involved, intricate
complication = the act of complicating, or making things involved
complice = An associate or accomplice, especially in crime.
complicity = the fact or state of being an accomplice (a person who knowingly participates with another person in an unlawful act); partnership in wrongdoing
comply = to conform, submit, or adapt to a regulation or another person's wishes as required or requested
deploy = 1. a. To position (troops) in readiness for combat, as along a front or line.b. To bring (forces or material) into action.c. To base (a weapons system) in the field.
display = 1. a. To present to view; cause to be seen: The doctor displayed her diploma on the wall of her office. The autumn woods display a wide array of colors. See Synonyms at show.b. To exhibit ostentatiously; show off: garish hosts who display their wealth whenever guests come over.c. To show (images or information) on a screen: The time is displayed on the bottom right corner of the computer monitor.
double = 1. Twice as much in size, strength, number, or amount: a double dose.
duplicate = to make double, to make twofold
duplication = the act or process of duplicating (making copy or copies)
duplicity = double-dealing; hypocritical (too critical) cunning (deceitfully skillful) or deception
employ = 1. a. To provide work to (someone) for pay: agreed to employ the job applicant.b. To engage the attention or activity of; occupy: employed himself for an hour reading blogs.
explicate = To make clear the meaning of; explain. See Synonyms at explain.
explicit = clearly stated and leaving nothing implied; distinctly expressed; definite; the opposite of implicit
implicate = to show to be involved or concerned; to show to have a connection with a crime, fault, etc.
implication = an implicating (showing to have a connection with a crime, fault, etc.; involving) or being implicated
implicative = relating to implication (the act of involving in or bringing into a crime connection)
implicit = suggested or to be understood though not plainly expressed; implied; the opposite of explicit
imply = to involve or indicate by inference (deriving something as a conclusion from facts or premises), association or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement
inexplicable = not explicable (that can not be explained, understood, or accounted for)
multiple = having or consisting of many parts, elements, etc.; more than one or once; manifold or complex
multiplicand = the number that is, or is to be multiplied by another (the multiplier)
multiplication = a multiplying (causing to increase in number, amount, extent, or degree) or being multiplied
multiplier = a person or thing that multiplies or increases
multiply = 1. To increase the amount, number, or degree of. See Synonyms at increase.
plait = 1. A braid, especially of hair.
plicate = Arranged in folds like those of a fan; pleated.
ploy = An action calculated to frustrate an opponent or gain an advantage indirectly or deviously; a maneuver: "A typical ploy is to feign illness, procure medicine, then sell it on the black market" (Jill Smolowe).
ply = 1. To join together, as by molding or twisting.
quadruple = 1. Consisting of four parts or members.
quadruplicate = 1. Multiplied by four; quadruple.
quintuple = 1. Consisting of five parts or members.
replica = a reproduction or copy of a work of art, especially a copy by the maker of the original
replicate = 1. To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat: "recreating his pose for a photo that replicated his glorious moment" (Stuart Miller).
reply = 1. To speak or write as a reaction to a question or other prompting.
sextuple = 1. Consisting of six parts or members.
simple = 1. a. Having few parts or features; not complicated or elaborate: a house with a simple floor plan.b. Easy to understand, do, or carry out: a simple set of instructions; a simple chore. See Synonyms at easy.c. Having or composed of only one thing, element, or part: a simple chemical substance.d. Being without additions or modifications; mere: a simple "yes" or "no."e. Biology Having no divisions or branches; not compound: a simple leaf; a simple eye or lens.f. Music Being without figuration or elaboration: a simple tone.
triple = 1. Consisting of three parts or members.
triplex = 1. Composed of three parts; threefold; triple.
Note:
deploy = dis- + plic (fold)display = dis- + plic (fold)double = duo (two) + -ple (fold)plait is from plicploy is from plicply is from plicreply is from plicsimple = sim- (one) + -ple (fold)triple = tri- (three) + -ple (fold)
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funny
1. a. Causing laughter or amusement: a funny cartoon.b. Making or given to making amusing jokes or witticisms: a colleague who is very funny.c. Appropriate as the subject of a joke; deserving of a joke. Used in negative sentences to express disapproval or to emphasize the seriousness of something: There is nothing funny about getting the flu. 奇怪的; 好笑的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see fun
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Frequency: 3
gate
1. A structure that can be swung, drawn, or lowered to block an entrance or a passageway. 大门
Alternative Greek Root: pyle
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: propylaeum pylon pylorus
Example word meaning:
propylaeum = An entrance or vestibule to a temple or group of buildings. Also called propylon.
pylon = 1. a. A movable, brightly colored cone or shaft of rubber that is used to signal something to be avoided, such as a hazard or work zone on a roadway.b. Football A flexible, usually padded marker that stands upright at each corner of the end zone to facilitate judgments of close plays.c. A tower marking a turning point in a race among aircraft.
pylorus = The passage at the lower end of the stomach that opens into the duodenum.
Alternative Latin Root: port
Please See: port
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: importune opportune passport porch portal porter portico
Please See the Dissection of: importune opportune passport porch portal porter portico
Example word meaning:
importune = same as importunate. troublesomely urgent; overly persistent in request or demand
opportune = right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances: said of time
passport = a formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to a citizen that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows the citizen to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements
porch = a covered entrance to a building, usually projecting from the wall and having a separate roof
portal = a doorway; gate; or entrance, especially a large and imposing (of great size leading to making a strong impression) one
porter = a doorkeeper or gatekeeper
portico = a porch or covered walk, consisting of a roof supported by columns, often at the entrance or across the front of a building
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Frequency: 3
girl
1. A female child. 女孩; 女孩子; 姑娘; 少女
Alternative Latin Root: pupa
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: pupa pupil puppet puppy
Example word meaning:
pupa = An insect in the nonfeeding stage between the larva and adult, during which it typically undergoes complete transformation within a protective cocoon or hardened case. Only insects that undergo complete metamorphosis have pupal stages.
pupil = 1. A student under the direct supervision of a teacher or professor.
puppet = 1. A small figure of a person or animal, having a cloth body and hollow head, designed to be fitted over and manipulated by the hand.
puppy = A young dog; a pup.
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hide
1. To put or keep out of sight or away from notice: hid the money in a sock. 隐藏; 兽皮; 藏; 躲藏处
Alternative Greek Root: calyps calypt crypt
Please See: calyps (exact root) calypt (exact root) crypt
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: apocalypse apocrypha apocryphal calyptra calyx crypt cryptic eucalyptus grotto
Please See the Dissection of: apocalypse apocryphal calyptra cryptic eucalyptus grotto
Example word meaning:
apocalypse = uncover; a Jewish writing about an imminent cosmic cataclysm (flood, catastrophe) in which God destroys the evil powers and brings the righteous to life in a messianic kingdom
apocrypha = 1. The biblical books included in the Septuagint and accepted in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox canon but considered noncanonical by Protestants because they are not part of the Hebrew Scriptures. See Table at Bible.
apocryphal = of false or doubtful authenticity
calyptra = the remains of the female sex organ of a moss forming the cap-like covering of the spore (a small body of single cell that is reproductive) case
calyx = 1. Botany The outermost part of a flower, consisting of the sepals.
crypt = 1. An underground vault or chamber, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place.
cryptic = secret
eucalyptus = any of a genus of mostly Australian evergreen that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods
grotto = deep cave
Note:
grotto is from crypt
Alternative Latin Root: cel cori cult late
Please See: cult late (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cell clandestine conceal cuirass excoriate occult
Please See the Dissection of: clandestine excoriate occult
Example word meaning:
cell = 1. A narrow confining room, as in a prison or convent.
clandestine = kept secret or hidden, especially for some illicit (not permitted) purpose; surreptitious (done, made, in a secret, stealthy way); furtive (done or acting in a stealthy manner)
conceal = To keep from being observed or discovered; hide. See Synonyms at hide1.
cuirass = 1. a. A piece of armor for protecting the breast and back, often consisting of two pieces fastened together.b. The front piece of this armor.
excoriate = to wear off the skin of; abrade; to censure scathingly (bitterly severely)
occult = to shut off from view or expose; to cover; to eclipse
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cuirass is from cori
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hospital
1. a. A facility that provides emergency, inpatient, and usually outpatient medical care for sick or injured people.b. A facility that provides veterinary care for sick or injured animals. 医院
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see Latin root: hospit- (which means guest). Please see also most frequently used word: guest
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Frequency: 3
ill
1. Not healthy; sick: I began to feel ill last week. 不吉祥的; 不幸; 困难地; 坏的; 有病的
Alternative Greek Root: caco-
Please See: caco- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cacoepy cacoethesis cacography caconym cacophony
Please See the Dissection of: cacoepy cacoethesis cacography caconym cacophony
Example word meaning:
cacoepy = bad pronunciation
cacoethesis = an insatiable desire; same as mania (excessive fondness for something)
cacography = bad handwriting, bad carving
caconym = An erroneous name, especially in taxonomic classification; a misnomer.
cacophony = an unpleasant sound; dissonance
Alternative Latin Root: mal-
Please See: mal- (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: maladroit malapropos malediction malefactor malefic malevolent malfeasance malicious malign malignant
Please See the Dissection of: maladroit malapropos malediction malefactor malefic malevolent malfeasance malicious malign malignant
Example word meaning:
maladroit = lacking adroitness (the quality of having skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations); inept
malapropos = in an inappropriate or inopportune way
malediction = a calling down of evil on someone; curse; malediction is the opposite of benediction
malefactor = an evildoer or criminal
malefic = causing disaster; harmful; evil; having harmful influence
malevolent = having, showing, or arising from vicious (bad) ill will or hatred
malfeasance = wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official; commission of an act that is positively unlawful
malicious = having, showing, or caused by malice, intentionally harmful or mischievous; spiteful
malign = to speak evil of someone; defame someone; slander; traduce
malignant = evil in nature;
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meal
1. The edible whole or coarsely ground grains of a cereal grass. 一餐; 膳食; 谷物粗粉
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miss
1. To fail to hit, reach, catch, or otherwise make contact with: He swung at and missed the ball. The winger missed the pass. The ball missed the basket. 小姐; 未击中; 未听到; 未看到; 未见到
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nurse
1. A person trained to provide medical care for the sick or disabled, especially one who is licensed and works in a hospital or physician's office. 护士; 护理; 照料; 保姆; 保育员
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permit
to consent to formally or expressly; authorize; to make something possible 许可证, 执照; v. 允许, 许可
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plane
1. Mathematics A surface containing all the straight lines that connect any two points on it. 刨子; 平面; 水平; 阔叶树属; 飞机
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poem
1. A verbal composition designed to convey experiences, ideas, or emotions in a vivid and imaginative way, characterized by the use of language chosen for its sound and suggestive power and by the use of literary techniques such as meter, metaphor, and rhyme. 诗
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presence
1. The state or fact of being present; current existence or occurrence: a student's presence in class; the presence of toxins in the blood. 出席; 到场; 风度; 风采
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reward
1. A consequence that happens to someone as a result of worthy or unworthy behavior: the rewards of exercise; the rewards of lying to your boss. 报酬; 赏金奖金; 奖励
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rid
To cause (someone) to be free from something; relieve or disencumber: He was finally able to rid himself of all financial worries. 使摆脱
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river
1. Abbr. R. A large natural stream of water emptying into an ocean, lake, or other body of water and usually fed along its course by converging tributaries. 河流
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roll
1. To move forward along a surface by revolving on an axis or by repeatedly turning over. 翻滚; 行驶; 裹; 轧; 轰隆声
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row
1. A series of objects placed next to each other, usually in a straight line. 争吵; 排; 划渡; 划船; 划船游览
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shock
1. A violent collision, impact, or explosion, or the force or movement resulting from this: The shock of the explosion blew out windows of every building on the street. 休克; 打击; 电击; 震动; 震惊
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sink
1. a. To go below the surface of water or another liquid: We watched the leaky inner tube slowly sink.b. To descend to the bottom of a body of water or other liquid: found the wreck where it had sunk. 水池; 消沉; 深入; 脸盆; 落下
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slip
1. a. To move smoothly, easily, and quietly: slipped into bed.b. To move stealthily; steal: slipped out the back door. 滑倒; 滑落; 滑跤; 犯小错误; 疏忽
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son
1. One's male child. 儿子
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sorry
Feeling or expressing sorrow adj. 对不起的；抱歉的；难过的；遗憾的
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speech
1. a. The faculty or act of speaking.b. The faculty or act of expressing or describing thoughts, feelings, or perceptions by the articulation of words. 发言; 演讲; 言语; 说话; 说话方式
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spite
Malicious ill will prompting an urge to hurt or humiliate another person. 恶意; 激怒; 刁难
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surprise
to come upon suddenly or unexpectedly; to attack or capture suddenly and without warning 惊奇, 使惊讶的人或事物; v. 使惊奇, 突击, 逮捕
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sweet
1. Having the taste of sugar or a substance containing or resembling sugar, as honey or saccharin. 甜的; 糖果; 芳香的; 餐末时的一道甜食; 亲爱的
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swing
1. To move back and forth suspended or as if suspended from above. 摇摆; 摇摆舞音乐; 秋千; 突然转向; 变化
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tea
1. a. An evergreen shrub or small tree (Camellia sinensis) native to Asia, having fragrant, nodding, cup-shaped white flowers and glossy leaves.b. The young, dried leaves of this plant, prepared by various processes and used to make a beverage, usually served hot. 茶; 茶树; 茶水; 茶点; 下午茶
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till
1. A drawer, small chest, or compartment for money, as in a store. 放钱的柜子或抽屉; 直到; 直到...为止; 钱柜
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twist
1. a. To wind together (two or more threads, for example) so as to produce a single strand.b. To form in this manner: twist a length of rope from strands of hemp. 扭曲; 扭转而成之物; 搓; 盘绕; 转动
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ugly
1. Displeasing to the eye; unsightly. 丑陋的; 可怕的; 有敌意的
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upstairs
1. Up the stairs: raced upstairs. 在楼上; 楼上
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usual
1. Commonly encountered, experienced, or observed: the usual summer heat. 通常的
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village
1. A small group of dwellings in a rural area, usually ranking in size between a hamlet and a town. 村庄; 村民
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weigh
1. a. To determine the weight of, as with a scale: weighed the tomatoes before buying them.b. To measure or apportion (a certain quantity) by weight. Often used with out: weighed out a pound of cheese. 成为某人的负担; 称重; 称重量; 重达
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welcome
1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home: a welcome guest. 欢迎; 迎接; 受欢迎的
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yard
1. Abbr. yd. A fundamental unit of length in both the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 3 feet, or 36 inches (0.9144 meter). See Table at measurement. 码; 院子; 场地
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abroad
1. Out of one's own country. 在国外; 流行地; 遍布地
Alternative Latin Root: dis-
Please See: dis-
Note:
dis- is not an exact alternative root for abroad, for information only
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: disperse
Please See the Dissection of: disperse
Example word meaning:
disperse = to cause to break up; to cause to become spread widely
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Frequency: 2
anxious
1. Uneasy and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter; worried. 令人忧虑的; 忧虑的; 急切的; 渴望的
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arrive
1. To reach a destination. 到达
Alternative Latin Root: vent
Please See: vent
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: advent
Please See the Dissection of: advent
Example word meaning:
advent = the coming of
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behave
1. a. To conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in relation to others; exhibit behavior: The child behaved badly at the party.b. To conduct oneself in a proper way: I told the child to behave. 举动; 举止端庄; 使守规矩; 表现
Alternative Latin Root: verser
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: malversation
Example word meaning:
malversation = Misconduct in public office.
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bend
1. a. To cause to assume a curved or angular shape: bend a piece of iron into a horseshoe. b. To bring (a bow, for example) into a state of tension by drawing on a string or line. c. To force to assume a different direction or shape, according to one's own purpose: "Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events" (Robert F. Kennedy). d. To misrepresent; distort: bend the truth. e. To relax or make an exception to: bend a rule to allow more members into the club. 弯曲; 曲; 使屈从; 使弯曲; 屈
Alternative Latin Root: -ple -ply flect flex plect plex pli plic sinu verg
Please See: -ple -ply flect flex plect plex pli plic sinu verg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: compliant converge flexible implicate inflection multiple multiplier perplexity sinuous suppliant
Please See the Dissection of: compliant converge flexible implicate inflection multiple multiplier perplexity sinuous suppliant
Example word meaning:
compliant = ready or disposed (tended to or inclined to) to comply; submissive; conforming to requirements
converge = to come together; tend to come together toward a common point
flexible = able to bend without breaking; not rigid or stiff; easily bent; pliant (easily bent)
implicate = to show to be involved or concerned; to show to have a connection with a crime, fault, etc.
inflection = the act or result of bending or curving
multiple = having or consisting of many parts, elements, etc.; more than one or once; manifold or complex
multiplier = a person or thing that multiplies or increases
perplexity = the condition of being perplexed; bewilderment; confusion
sinuous = bending, winding, or curing in and out; wavy; serpentine (being like a snake, evilly cunning, coiled, twisted; winding)
suppliant = a person who supplicates (asks for something humbly and earnestly); petitioner (a solemn request to a superior or authority)
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bicycle
a vehicle or carriage with two wheels on which you push to move with feet 自行车
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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bite
1. To cut, grip, or tear with or as if with the teeth. 咬; 一口; 上钓
Alternative Latin Root: mord mors
Please See: mord mors
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: mordacity morsel
Please See the Dissection of: mordacity morsel
Example word meaning:
mordacity = the ability to bite; the quality of being caustic
morsel = a small bite or portion of food; bit; fragment
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blind
1. a. Sightless.b. Having a maximal visual acuity of the better eye, after correction by refractive lenses, of one-tenth normal vision or less (20/200 or less on the Snellen test).c. Of, relating to, or for sightless persons. 使失明; 百叶窗; 盲人的; 盲目的; 瞎的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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bottle
1. A receptacle having a narrow neck, usually no handles, and a mouth that can be plugged, corked, or capped. 瓶; 瓶子; 装瓶
Alternative Latin Root: flask
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: flagon
Example word meaning:
flagon = 1. A large vessel, usually of metal or pottery, with a handle and spout and often a lid, used for holding wine or other liquors.
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brave
1. Possessing or displaying courage. 勇敢的; 勇敢面对; 北美印第安战士
Alternative Latin Root: bravo
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: bravado
Example word meaning:
bravado = A show of bravery or defiance, often in order to make a false impression or mislead someone.
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breath
1. a. The act or process of breathing; respiration: swam down to the reef, holding his breath.b. A single act of breathing: Take a deep breath. 呼吸; 气息
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.
Alternative Latin Root: anima spir
Please See: spir
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: animate conspiracy inspiration respiration spiritual spirometer transpire
Please See the Dissection of: conspiracy inspiration respiration spiritual spirometer transpire
Example word meaning:
animate = 1. To give life to; fill with life: the belief that the soul animates the body.
conspiracy = a planning and acting together with someone secretly, especially for an unlawful or harmful purpose, such as murder or treason (being not loyal to one's own country)
inspiration = a breathing in, as of air into the lungs; inhaling, an motivation, an impelling
respiration = the act or process of respiring(breathing); breathing; inhaling and exhaling air
spiritual = of the spirit or the soul as distinguished from the body or material matters
spirometer = an instrument for measuring the breathing capacity of the lungs
transpire = to cause (vapor, moisture, etc.) to pass through tissue or other permeable substances, especially, through the pores of the skin or the surface of leaves, etc., as a plant does
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calm
1. Nearly or completely motionless; undisturbed: the calm surface of the lake. 平静的; 镇静的; 风平浪静; 使镇静; 安静
Alternative Latin Root: clemen mitigate placat
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: clemency mitigate placate
Please See the Dissection of: clemency mitigate placate
Example word meaning:
clemency = disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment; pleasant mildness of weather
mitigate = to cause to become less harsh or hostile; mollify; to make less severe or painful; alleviate
placate = to stop from being angry; appease (to pacify or quiet, esp, by giving in to the demands of); pacify (to make peaceful or calm); mollify (soothe the temper of)
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candle
a cylindrical mass of tallow (colorless solid fat extracted from cattle) or wax with a wick (a cord or tape, thin bundle of threads) through its center, which gives light when burned 蜡烛
Alternative Latin Root: candela
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: chandler
Example word meaning:
chandler = 1. One that makes or sells candles.
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chest
1. a. The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs and the breastbone; the thorax.b. The front or ventral portion of this part: has a tattoo on his chest. 柜子; 箱子; 胸腔; 胸膛
Alternative Greek Root: stethos thorac thorax
Please See: thorac thorax
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: stethoscope thoracic
Please See the Dissection of: thoracic
Example word meaning:
stethoscope = Any of various instruments used for listening to sounds produced within the body.
thoracic = of, in, or near the thorax (chest)
Alternative Latin Root: ark armar
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: arcane ark armoire
Please See the Dissection of: ark
Example word meaning:
arcane = Known or understood by only a few: arcane economic theories. See Synonyms at mysterious.
ark = [Archaic] a chest or coffer (a strongbox for keeping money or valuables) a place or thing furnishing protection; refuge
armoire = A large, often ornate cabinet or wardrobe.
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chocolate
1. Fermented, roasted, shelled, and ground cacao seeds, often combined with a sweetener or flavoring agent. 巧克力; 巧克力制的; 巧克力糖或饮料
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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clerk
1. A person who works in an office performing such tasks as keeping records, attending to correspondence, or filing. 书记员; 办事员; 售货员; 店员; 文书
Alternative Latin Root: cleric
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: clergy cleric clerk
Example word meaning:
clergy = The body of people ordained or recognized by a religious community as ritual or spiritual leaders. See Usage Note at collective noun.
cleric = A member of the clergy.
clerk = 1. A person who works in an office performing such tasks as keeping records, attending to correspondence, or filing.
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cloud
1. a. A visible body of very fine water droplets or ice particles suspended in the atmosphere at altitudes ranging up to several miles above sea level.b. A mass of particles or droplets, as of dust, smoke, or steam, suspended in the atmosphere or existing in outer space. 云; 云层密布; 使黯然; 把...弄得模糊不清; 阴影
Alternative Latin Root: nebul
Please See: nebul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: nebula nebulize nebulous nuance
Please See the Dissection of: nebula nebulize nebulous nuance
Example word meaning:
nebula = a cloud of interstellar gas or dust: formerly, applied to any hazy, distant celestial object, as a star cluster or an external galaxy
nebulize = to reduce (something) to a fine spray
nebulous = of or like a nebula (a cloud of interstellar gas or dust) or nebulae
nuance = a subtle distinction or variation; the ability to express delicate shadings such as meaning or feeling
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concert
1. Music A performance given by one or more singers or instrumentalists or both. 音乐会
Alternative Latin Root: symphonia
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: symphony
Example word meaning:
symphony = 1. Music a. An extended piece in three or more movements for symphony orchestra.b. An instrumental passage in a vocal or choral composition.c. An instrumental overture or interlude, as in early opera.
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courage
the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it 勇气
Alternative Latin Root: anim fortitud virtu
Please See: anim virtu
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: animosity fortitude pusillanimous virtue
Please See the Dissection of: animosity fortitude pusillanimous virtue
Example word meaning:
animosity = a feeling of strong dislike or hatred; ill will; hostility; animosity comes from animus
fortitude = the strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage
pusillanimous = cowardly; timid; irresolute; faintheated; showing a lack of courage
virtue = manly strength or courage; conformity to a standard of right; a particular moral excellence;
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desk
1. A piece of furniture typically having a flat top for writing, reading, or using a computer, and often drawers or compartments. 书桌; 办公桌
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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dirty
1. a. Covered or marked with dirt or an unwanted substance; unclean.b. Spreading dirt; polluting: The air near the foundry was always dirty.c. Apt to soil with dirt or grime: a dirty job at the garage.d. Contaminated with bacteria or other infectious microorganisms. 下流的; 卑鄙的; 弄脏; 暴风雨的; 肮脏的
Alternative Latin Root: sordid squalid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: sordid squalid squalor
Please See the Dissection of: sordid
Example word meaning:
sordid = marked by baseness or grossness (inexcusable badness); vile; dirty; filthy
squalid = 1. Dirty or deteriorated, especially from poverty or lack of care. See Synonyms at dirty.
squalor = A filthy and wretched condition or quality.
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drawer
1. One that draws, especially one that draws an order for the payment of money. 抽屉
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see draw
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establish
to make something stable; make firm; settle 建立, 确立, 创办
Alternative Latin Root: confirm constitu destin firm institut
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: conform constituent destine farm institute
Please See the Dissection of: constituent
Example word meaning:
conform = 1. a. To be or act in accord with a set of standards, expectations, or specifications: a computer that conforms with the manufacturer's advertising claims; students learning to conform to school safety rules. See Synonyms at correspond.b. To act, often unquestioningly, in accordance with traditional customs or prevailing standards: "Our table manners ... change from time to time, but the changes are not reasoned out; we merely notice and conform" (Mark Twain).
constituent = an essential part; component; element
destine = 1. To cause to have a certain outcome; preordain by fate or fortune: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic.
farm = 1. A tract of land cultivated for the purpose of agricultural production.
institute = 1. a. To establish, organize, or introduce: institute wage and price controls. See Synonyms at establish.b. To initiate; begin: institute a search for the missing hikers.
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farm is from firm
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examination
1. The act of examining or the state of being examined: the examination of the evidence. 考试; 审问; 检查
Alternative Latin Root: prob
Please See: prob
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: probe
Please See the Dissection of: probe
Example word meaning:
probe = a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration or examination
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flower
1. a. The reproductive structure of angiosperms, characteristically having either specialized male or female organs or both male and female organs, such as stamens and a pistil, enclosed in an outer envelope of petals and sepals.b. Such a structure having showy or colorful parts; a blossom.c. A flower head. 开花; 花
Alternative Greek Root: anth
Please See: anth (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: ailanthus amaranth anther anthology chrysanthemum helianthus hydranth polyanthus
Please See the Dissection of: anthology chrysanthemum helianthus hydranth polyanthus
Example word meaning:
ailanthus = Any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus, especially the tree of heaven.
amaranth = 1. a. Any of various annual plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense green or reddish clusters of tiny flowers and including weeds, ornamentals, and species cultivated for their edible leaves and seeds. Also called pigweed.b. The small edible seeds of several of these species.
anther = The pollen-bearing part of a stamen.
anthology = a collection of poems, songs, stories etc
chrysanthemum = golden flower; a genus (or a kind) of plant with showy flowers which bloom in late summer (autumn) with colors of yellow, white, red or purple
helianthus = (Plants) any plant of the genus Helianthus, such as the sunflower and Jerusalem artichoke, typically having large yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow, brown, or purple centres: family Asteraceae (composites)
hydranth = any of the feeding individuals of a hydroid colony
polyanthus = any of various primroses with many flowers
Alternative Latin Root: flor
Please See: flor (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cauliflower defloration deflower effloresce efflorescence flora florescence floriculture florid floriferous florin florist flourish flowery inflorescence
Please See the Dissection of: efflorescence floriculture florid floriferous flourish flowery
Example word meaning:
cauliflower = 1. A plant (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) in the mustard family, having a large whitish head of undeveloped flowers.
defloration = 1. The act of deflowering.
deflower = To have sexual intercourse with (a virgin, especially a woman).
effloresce = 1. To blossom; bloom.
efflorescence = a flowering; blooming
flora = 1. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Plants considered as a group, especially the plants of a particular country, region, or time.
florescence = 1. A condition or time of flowering.
floriculture = the cultivation of flowers, especially ones to be cut or sold
florid = flushed with red or pink; rosy; ruddy; said of the complexion; highly decorated; showy; gaudy (bright and showy, but lacking in good taste); ornate (heavily ornamented or adorned, often to excess)
floriferous = bearing flowers; especially blooming freely
florin = 1. A guilder.
florist = One in the business of raising or selling flowers and ornamental plants.
flourish = to grow luxuriantly (in a way that is yielding abundantly; fertile, fruitful; or lush) ; thrive
flowery = of or like flowers; covered or decorated with flowers
inflorescence = 1. A cluster of flowers arranged in a characteristic way on a stem.
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grand
1. a. Large and impressive in size or extent: a forest of grand trees; corruption on a grand scale.b. Sweeping in ambition or conception: a grand scheme to build a canal across the desert. 盛大的; 非常愉快的; 一千美元; 傲慢的; 德高望重的
Alternative Greek Root: megalo-
Please See: megalo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: megalomaniac
Please See the Dissection of: megalomaniac
Example word meaning:
megalomaniac = a person with a mania for great or grandiose performance or with a delusional mental disorder that is marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur
Alternative Latin Root: grand magn-
Please See: grand magn-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aggrandize grandiloquent magniloquence
Please See the Dissection of: grandiloquent magniloquence
Example word meaning:
aggrandize = 1. a. To increase the scope of; extend: aggrandized the authority of his position.b. To make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation: "The executive branch had aggrandized itself during the war at the expense of the legislative branch" (David Herbert Donald).
grandiloquent = using high-flown, pompous, bombastic words and expressions; same as magniloquent
magniloquence = lofty, pompous (imposing, splendid, or splendorous), or grandiose (being grand and splendor) in speech or style of expression
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grandfather
1. The father of one's mother or father. 外祖父; 祖父; 外公
Alternative Latin Root: avus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: atavism avuncular uncle
Please See the Dissection of: atavism avuncular
Example word meaning:
atavism = recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination; recurrence of or reversion to a past style, manner, outlook, approach, or activity
avuncular = 1 of an uncle; 2 having traits considered typical of uncles; jolly, indulgent, stodgy, etc.
uncle = 1. a. The brother of one's mother or father.b. The husband of a sibling of one's mother or father.
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harm
1. Physical or psychological damage or injury: The storm did great harm to the crops. 伤害; 危害; 损害
Alternative Greek Root: deleisthai
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: deleterious
Please See the Dissection of: deleterious
Example word meaning:
deleterious = hurting or harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
Note:
deleterious is from deleisthai
Alternative Latin Root: damn demn nec nic noc nox
Please See: damn (exact root) demn (exact root) nec (exact root) nic (exact root) noc (exact root) nox (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: condemnation damage damnify indemnify innocence innocent innocuous internecine nocent noxious nuisance obnoxious pernicious
Please See the Dissection of: condemnation damage indemnify innocent innocuous internecine noxious nuisance obnoxious pernicious
Example word meaning:
condemnation = censure, blame; the act of judicially condemning (declaring someone or something to be reprehensible (blamable), wrong, or evil)
damage = injury or harm to a person or thing, resulting in a loss in soundness or value
damnify = (Law) law to cause loss or damage to (a person); injure
indemnify = to protect against or keep free from loss, damage, etc.; insure; to repay for what has been lost or damaged; compensate for a loss
innocence = 1. The state, quality, or virtue of being innocent, especially:a. Freedom from sin, moral wrong, or guilt through lack of knowledge of evil.b. Guiltlessness of a specific legal crime or offense.c. Freedom from guile, cunning, or deceit; simplicity or artlessness.d. Lack of worldliness or sophistication; naiveté.
innocent = free from sin, evil, or guilt; specifically doing or thinking nothing morally wrong, not killing anyone or harming anything
innocuous = that does not injure or harm; harmless
internecine = deadly or harmful to both sides of a group involved in a conflict, as a civil war; mutually destructive or harmful
nocent = Causing injury; harmful.
noxious = harmful to the health; injurious [a noxious gas]
nuisance = an act, condition, thing, or person causing trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience
obnoxious = exposed or liable to injury, evil, or harm, liable to punishment; censurable (criticizable); very unpleasant; offensive
pernicious = deadly; causing great injury, destruction, or ruin; fatal
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honest
1. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright: an honest lawyer. 诚实的; 正直; 用正当手段获得的; 诚实坦率的
Alternative Latin Root: honest prob
Please See: prob
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dishonest honest honesty probity prove
Please See the Dissection of: probity
Example word meaning:
dishonest = 1. Disposed to lie, cheat, defraud, or deceive.
honest = 1. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright: an honest lawyer.
honesty = 1. The quality or condition of being honest; integrity.
probity = uprightness (or rightness) in one's dealings; integrity
prove = 1. a. To establish the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence: The novel proves that the essayist can write in more than one genre. The storm proved him to be wrong in his prediction.b. To demonstrate the reality of (something): He proved his strength by doing 50 pushups.c. To show (oneself) to be what is specified or to have a certain characteristic: proved herself to be a formidable debater; proved herself to be worthy of the task.
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inner
1. Located or occurring farther inside: an inner room; an inner layer of warm clothing. 内部的; 内心的
Alternative Greek Root: esotero
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: esoteric
Please See the Dissection of: esoteric
Example word meaning:
esoteric = designed for, or understood by the specially initiated alone; requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group; difficult to understand
Alternative Latin Root: penit
Please See: penit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: penetrate
Example word meaning:
penetrate = 1. To enter, pass into, or force a way into: The needle penetrated the skin. Light penetrated the forest canopy. The soldiers penetrated enemy territory.
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insect
any of a class of arthropods (invertebrate animals with segmented body and joined appendages e.g. bugs or bees) with well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen, only three pairs of legs, and typically one or two pairs of wings 昆虫
Alternative Greek Root: entom
Please See: entom (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: entomology
Please See the Dissection of: entomology
Example word meaning:
entomology = the study of insects
Alternative Latin Root: insect
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: insect insectivore
Please See the Dissection of: insect
Example word meaning:
insect = any of a class of arthropods (invertebrate animals with segmented body and joined appendages e.g. bugs or bees) with well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen, only three pairs of legs, and typically one or two pairs of wings
insectivore = 1. Any of various small, principally nocturnal mammals that characteristically feed chiefly on insects and other small invertebrates, and including the shrews, moles, and hedgehogs.
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insect is actually a direct tranlation from Greek entom
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king
1. A male sovereign. 国王; 王棋; 纸牌的老K
Alternative Greek Root: basileus
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: basil basilica basilisk
Example word meaning:
basil = 1. a. An aromatic annual herb (Ocimum basilicum) in the mint family, native to Asia and Africa and widely cultivated for its leaves. Also called sweet basil.b. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
basilica = 1. a. A public building of ancient Rome having a central nave with an apse at one or both ends and two side aisles formed by rows of columns, which was used as a courtroom or assembly hall.b. A Christian church building of a similar design, having a nave with a semicircular apse, two or four side aisles, a narthex, and a clerestory.
basilisk = 1. A legendary serpent or dragon with lethal breath and glance.
Alternative Latin Root: reg
Please See: reg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: realm regal regalia regent regicide regnal reign rex royal royalist
Please See the Dissection of: realm regal regalia regent regicide reign royal royalist
Example word meaning:
realm = a kingdom; a region; sphere; area
regal = of a monarch (the single or sole ruler of a state); royal
regalia = rights or privileges belonging to a king; the emblems (symbols) and insignia (badges, marks of rank) of royalty, such as a crown
regent = acting in place of a king or ruler
regicide = the person who kills, or is responsible for the killing of a monarch (the single ruler of a country), especially of one's own country
regnal = Being a specified year of a monarch's reign calculated from the date of accession: in her 12th regnal year.
reign = royal power, authority, or rule; sovereignty (the state of being superior to all others)
rex = A mammal, such as a rabbit or cat, having a genetic mutation that causes the guard hairs to be short or lacking, often resulting in a curly coat.
royal = of, from, by, or to a king, queen or other sovereign (a person who holds reigning power)
royalist = an adherent (supporter, holder) of royalism; person who supports a monarch or a monarchy, especially in times of revolution, civil war, etc.
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realm is from reg (king)rex is from reg (king)royal is from reg (king)royalist is from reg (king)
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knee
1. a. The joint between the thigh and the lower leg, formed by the articulation of the femur and the tibia and covered anteriorly by the patella.b. The region of the leg that encloses and supports this joint. 膝; 膝盖; 膝部
Alternative Latin Root: genu
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: genuflect
Example word meaning:
genuflect = 1. To bend the knee or touch one knee to the floor or ground, as in worship.
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ladder
1. a. An often portable structure consisting of two long sides crossed by parallel rungs, used to climb up and down.b. Something that resembles this device, especially a run in a stocking. 梯子; 袜子抽丝; 长统袜子上的抽丝; 发生抽丝现象
Alternative Greek Root: climax
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anticlimax climacteric climax
Please See the Dissection of: anticlimax
Example word meaning:
anticlimax = a sudden drop from the dignified or important in thought or expression to the commonplace or trivial, sometimes for humorous effect
climacteric = 1. a. See menopause.b. See perimenopause.
climax = 1. The point of greatest intensity or force in an ascending series or progression; a culmination. See Synonyms at summit.
Alternative Latin Root: scal
Please See: scal (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: echelon escalator scalar scale scantling
Please See the Dissection of: echelon escalator scalar scale
Example word meaning:
echelon = a steplike formation of ships or troops, in which each unit is slightly to the left or right of the one preceding it
escalator = a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously
scalar = in, on, or involving a scale or scales
scale = a means of ascent (climbing) or descent; a graduated series of musical tones ascending or descending in order of pitch according to a specified scheme of their intervals; something graduated such as a rule for measurement
scantling = 1. A very small amount; a modicum.
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echelon = eschiele which is from scal (ladder)scantling is from scale (ladder, to climb, to gauge)
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lawyer
One whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court or in other legal matters. 律师
Alternative Greek Root: syndic
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: syndic
Example word meaning:
syndic = 1. One appointed to represent a corporation, university, or other organization in business transactions; a business agent.
Note: Please see law
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leather
1. The dressed or tanned hide of an animal. 皮革; 皮革的
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load
1. a. A weight or mass that is supported: the load on an arch.b. The overall force to which a structure is subjected in supporting a weight or mass or in resisting externally applied forces. 装载; 负荷; 大量; 把弹药装入; 把胶卷装入
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loose
1. Not fastened, restrained, or contained: loose bricks. 宽松的; 散装的; 松散的; 没加束缚的
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male
1. a. Of, relating to, or designating the sex that has organs to produce spermatozoa for fertilizing ova.b. Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals: male hormones; male fashions.c. Consisting of members of this sex: a male choir. 男性; 男性的; 男的; 雄性; 雄性的
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mine
1. a. A hole or tunnel dug into the earth from which ore or minerals are extracted.b. A surface excavation where the topmost or exposed layer of earth is removed for extracting its ore or minerals.c. The site of such a hole, tunnel, or excavation, including its surface buildings and equipment. 我的; 水雷; 矿; 矿山; 矿藏
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mirror
1. A surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form an image of an object placed in front of it. Also called looking glass. 镜子; 反映
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neck
1. Anatomy a. The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders or trunk.b. A narrow or constricted area of a bodily structure, as of a bone, that joins its parts; a cervix.c. The part of a tooth between the crown and root. 脖子; 衣领; 颈; 颈状物; 亲吻
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piano
A musical instrument with a manual keyboard actuating hammers that strike wire strings, producing sounds that may be softened or sustained by means of pedals. 钢琴
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plate
1. A smooth, flat, relatively thin, rigid body of uniform thickness. 盘子; 金银餐具; 门牌; 假牙托; 感光板
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pleasant
1. Giving or affording pleasure or enjoyment; agreeable: a pleasant scene; pleasant sensations. 令人愉快的; 愉快的
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potato
1. a. A perennial plant (Solanum tuberosum) in the nightshade family that was first cultivated in South America and is widely grown for its starchy edible tubers.b. A tuber of this plant. 马铃薯; 土豆
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profession
1. a. An occupation or career: "One of the highest compliments a child can pay a parent is to choose his or her profession" (Joan Nathan).b. An occupation, such as law, medicine, or engineering, that requires considerable training and specialized study.c. The body of qualified persons in an occupation or field: members of the teaching profession. 职业; 专业; 同行; 声明; 某专业的人
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purple
1. Any of a group of colors with a hue between that of violet and red. 紫色的; 紫色
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quantity
1. a. A specified or indefinite number or amount: shipped a large quantity of books; sells quantities of paper to publishers.b. A considerable amount or number: sells drugs wholesale and in quantity.c. An exact amount or number: the quantity of material recycled in a month. 数量
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quiet
1. Making or characterized by little or no noise: a quiet library; a quiet street; a quiet, well tuned engine. 安静的; 平静的; 朴素的; 素净的; 闲适的
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refuse
to decline to accept; reject v. 拒绝; n. 废物, 垃圾; adj. 无用的
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ruin
1. often ruins a. The state of being physically destroyed, collapsed, or decayed: The castle fell into ruin. b. The state of being extensively harmed or damaged: Our vacation plans are in ruins. c. Poverty of bankruptcy: Their decision brought the bank to ruin. 破产; 祸因; 祸根; 使...毁灭; 宠坏
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rush
1. To move swiftly; hurry: rushed after the bus. 催促; 冲; 匆促; 匆忙地做; 奔
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sexual
1. Relating to, involving, or characteristic of sex or sexuality, or the sex organs and their functions: sexual partners; sexual fantasies; sexual dysfunction. 性欲的; 性的; 有关生殖的
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shake
1. a. To cause to move from side to side or up and down with jerky movements: I shook the juice container.b. To cause to tremble, vibrate, or rock: The earthquake shook the ground. The wind shook the barley.c. To brandish or wave, especially in anger: shake one's fist. 摇动; 摇晃混合饮料; 震动; 使震惊; 抖动
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shine
1. To emit light. 使发亮; 使发光; 光亮; 光泽; 善于做某事
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ship
1. a. A vessel of considerable size for deep-water navigation.b. A sailing vessel having three or more square-rigged masts. 船; 飞船; 用船运输
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sister
1. A female having the same parents as another or one parent in common with another. 姐妹; 姐妹...; 护士长; 基督教的女会员; 女同事们或女会友们
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skirt
1. The part of a garment, such as a dress or coat, that hangs freely from the waist down. 裙子; 衣服下摆
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snow
1. Frozen precipitation consisting of hexagonally symmetrical ice crystals that form soft, white flakes. 下雪; 雪
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steal
1. To take (the property of another) without right or permission. 偷; 偷窃; 溜入; 溜进
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stroke
1. The act or an instance of striking, as with the hand, a weapon, or a tool; a blow or impact. 中风; 击; 划船的一划; 抚摸; 抚摸一下
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suck
1. a. To draw (liquid) into the mouth by movements of the tongue and lips that create suction.b. To draw a liquid into the mouth through or from: a baby sucking a bottle.c. To hold, moisten, or maneuver (a sweet, for example) in the mouth, especially in creating suction. 一口; 一吮; 吮; 吮吸; 吸
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sudden
1. Happening without warning; unforeseen: a sudden storm. 突然的
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surround
1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle: the magnetic field that surrounds the earth. 围绕; 包围; 围住
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terrible
1. Causing great fear or alarm; dreadful: a terrible bolt of lightning; a terrible curse. 很糟的; 极坏的; 骇人的; 可怕的
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tongue
1. a. The fleshy, movable, muscular organ, attached in most vertebrates to the floor of the mouth, that is the principal organ of taste, an aid in chewing and swallowing, and, in humans, an important organ of speech.b. An analogous organ or part in invertebrate animals, as in certain insects or mollusks. 舌头; 舌状物; 语言; 方言; 舌
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tune
1. Music a. A melody, especially a simple and easily remembered one.b. A song.c. The state of being in correct pitch: sang out of tune; played in tune with the piano.d. Obsolete A musical tone. 使协调; 曲调; 调整; 调谐; 调音
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warn
1. To notify or make aware in advance of something, especially of possible danger or misfortune: warned boaters of the coming storm; warned me that they might be delayed. 警告; 告诫
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weak
1. Lacking physical strength, energy, or vigor; feeble. 不特别好笑的; 弱的; 无说服力的; 淡的; 虚弱的
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wedding
1. a. The act of marrying.b. The ceremony or celebration of a marriage. 婚礼
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admire
to regard somebody or something with wonder, delight, and pleased approval 钦佩, 羡慕, 赞美
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admit
to permit to enter, or to use; let in 允许进入, 承认; vi. 允许进入, 允许, 承认
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affair
1. a. Something done or experienced; a matter or event: Preparing dessert was a messy affair.b. A matter of personal concern: What I did is my own affair.c. A matter causing public scandal and controversy: the Dreyfus affair.d. A social function: The reception was a posh affair. 事务; 事情; 事物; 私通; 风流韵事
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anger
a strong feeling of displeasure and usually antagonism (opposition of a conflicting force). (anger originally means affliction that cause pain, suffering anger) 忿怒; v. 激怒, 发怒
Alternative Latin Root: ira
Please See: ira
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: irate
Please See the Dissection of: irate
Example word meaning:
irate = angry; wrathful (intense anger); incensed (made very angry)
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anybody
Any person; anyone. 任何人
Note: anybody = one + -y + body. Please see one, -y and body. Unable to find any alternative Greek or Latin roots yet
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apple
1. a. A cultivated deciduous tree (Malus domestica or M. pumila) in the rose family, native to Eurasia and having alternate simple leaves and white or pink flowers.b. The firm, edible, usually rounded fruit of this tree. 苹果
Alternative Greek Root: melon
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: melon
Example word meaning:
melon = 1. a. Any of various vines of the family Cucurbitaceae, especially Cucumis melo or Citrullus lanatus, widely cultivated for their edible fruit.b. The fruit of any of these plants, having a hard rind and juicy flesh.
Alternative Latin Root: pomum
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: pomegranate pommel
Please See the Dissection of: pommel
Example word meaning:
pomegranate = 1. A deciduous shrub or small tree (Punica granatum) native to Asia and widely cultivated for its edible fruit.
pommel = the knob on the end of the hilt (handle of sward) of some swords and daggers
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approve
1. To consent to officially or formally; confirm or sanction: The Senate approved the treaty. 批准; 满意; 赞成
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asleep
1. In a state of sleep; sleeping. 睡着的; 发麻的
Alternative Latin Root: dorm somn
Please See: dorm somn
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dormant insomnia
Please See the Dissection of: dormant insomnia
Example word meaning:
dormant = being in a sleeping condition; marked by a suspension of activity
insomnia = inability to have sleep for a long time (-ia seems to be a Greek root, not a Latin root)
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attend
1. a. To be present at: attended the lecture.b. To go regularly to: attended class every Tuesday and Thursday. 倾听; 出席; 参加; 处理; 照顾
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bear
1. a. To carry (something) on one's person from one place to another: bore the suitcase to the station.b. To move from one place to another while containing or supporting (something); convey or transport: a train bearing grain. See Synonyms at carry.c. To cause to move by or with steady pressure; push: a boat borne along by the current.d. To carry or hold in the mind over time; harbor: bear a grudge; bear ill will.e. To have as a visible characteristic or attribute: a letter bearing his name. 熊; 生孩子; 负担; 转向; 带有
Alternative Greek Root: -pher -phery -phor -phore -phoria -phoric -phorous -phorus
Please See: -pher -phery -phor -phore -phoria -phoric -phorous -phorus
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: euphoria euphoric peripheral periphery Phosphor phosphorus semaphore
Please See the Dissection of: euphoria euphoric peripheral periphery Phosphor phosphorus semaphore
Example word meaning:
euphoria = a feeling of well-being or elation
euphoric = relating to the feeling of great happiness or well-being
peripheral = forming a periphery (a boundary line around something)
periphery = the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve such as a polygon
Phosphor = the morning star, especially Venus
phosphorus = light bringer or light bearer; a substance that shines or glows in the dark; element P
semaphore = an apparatus or device used for signaling
Alternative Latin Root: -fer -ferous -late -lation -lative -parous ger gest
Please See: -fer -ferous -late -lation -lative -parous ger gest
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: elation exaggerate ferriferous ingest oviparous superlative translate umbriferous viviparous
Please See the Dissection of: elation exaggerate ferriferous ingest oviparous superlative translate umbriferous viviparous
Example word meaning:
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
ferriferous = bearing or containing iron
ingest = to take food into body, as by swallowing, inhaling, or absorbing
oviparous = producing eggs that develop and hatch after leaving the body of the female
superlative = super to or excelling all others; of the highest kind, quality, degree, etc.; supreme
translate = to move from one place or condition to another; transfer; another meaning is to put into words of another language
umbriferous = casting or making a shade; umbrageous
viviparous = (of reproduction) producing living young instead of eggs
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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. 啤酒
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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belong
1. a. To be proper, appropriate, or suitable: A napkin belongs at every place setting.b. To be in an appropriate situation or environment: That plant belongs outdoors. 属于; 应归入; 是...一员
Alternative Latin Root: pertain
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: appertain
Please See the Dissection of: appertain
Example word meaning:
appertain = to belong properly as a function, part, etc. (to); have to do with; relate; pertain to
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bitter
1. Having or being a taste that is sharp, acrid, and unpleasant. 严寒的; 怀恨的; 有苦味的; 激烈的; 痛苦的
Alternative Greek Root: auster
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: austere
Example word meaning:
austere = 1. Severe or stern in disposition or appearance; somber and grave: the austere figure of a Puritan minister.
Alternative Latin Root: ac acr
Please See: ac acr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: acid acrid acrimonious acute
Please See the Dissection of: acid acrid acrimonious acute
Example word meaning:
acid = sharp and biting to the taste; sour; tart (sharp in taste; sour; acid; acidulous)
acrid = sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor; irritating; deeply or violently bitter
acrimonious = caustic, biting, or rancorous (bitter; deep-seated ill willed) especially in feeling, language, or manner
acute = having a sharp point; keen or quick of mind; shrewd
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boot
1. A durable covering for the foot and part or much of the leg, usually made of leather, fabric, plastic, or rubber. 汽车的行李箱; 踢; 长统靴; 靴子
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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camp
1. a. A place where tents, huts, or other temporary shelters are set up, as by soldiers, nomads, or travelers.b. A cabin or shelter or group of such buildings: gathered branches and grasses for a makeshift camp; had a fishing camp in Vermont.c. The people using such shelters: a howl that awakened the whole camp. 兵营; 扎营; 营地; 设营地; 阵营
Alternative Latin Root: castr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: castle
Example word meaning:
castle = 1. a. A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually dominating the surrounding country.b. A fortified stronghold converted to residential use.c. A large ornate building similar to or resembling a fortified stronghold.
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cat
1. clear-air turbulence 猫; 猫科
Alternative Latin Root: fel
Please See: fel
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: feline
Please See the Dissection of: feline
Example word meaning:
feline = of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
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cheek
1. The fleshy part of either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear. 无礼而放肆的行为; 脸颊; 面颊
Alternative Latin Root: bucca
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: buckle embouchure
Example word meaning:
buckle = 1. A clasp for fastening two ends, as of straps or a belt, in which a device attached to one of the ends is fitted or coupled to the other.
embouchure = 1. The mouth of a river.
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clock
1. An instrument other than a watch for measuring or indicating time, especially a mechanical or electronic device having a numbered dial and moving hands or a digital display. 时钟; 用秒表记时; 里程表; 钟
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Clock is actually from bell from its shape, please see bell
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comfort
to soothe someone in distress or sorrow; ease the misery or grief; bring consolation or hope to vt. 安慰; n. 舒适, 安慰, 安慰者
Alternative Latin Root: sol
Please See: sol
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: console disconsolate solace
Please See the Dissection of: console
Example word meaning:
console = to make feel less sad or disappointed; comfort
disconsolate = 1. Seeming beyond consolation; extremely dejected: disconsolate at the loss of the dog. See Synonyms at depressed.
solace = 1. Comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or distress; consolation.
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conscious
perceiving, knowing, apprehending or noticing with a degree of controlled thought or observation 神志清醒的, 意识到的, 自觉的, 有意的; n. 意识
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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cow
1. The mature female of cattle of the genus Bos. 母牛; 牛; 吓唬; 恐吓; 母兽
Alternative Latin Root: bov vacc
Please See: bov
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: beef botanical bovine bucolic buffalo butter vaccine
Please See the Dissection of: bovine
Example word meaning:
beef = 1. a. A full-grown steer, bull, ox, or cow, especially one intended for use as meat.b. The flesh of a slaughtered full-grown steer, bull, ox, or cow.
botanical = 1. Of or relating to plants or plant life.
bovine = of, relating to, or resembling bovines (animals of bovinae subfamily) and especially the oxen or cows
bucolic = 1. Of or characteristic of the countryside or its people; rustic. See Synonyms at rural.
buffalo = 1. a. Any of several large African and Asian ruminant mammals of the family Bovidae, such as the water buffalo and the African buffalo.b. The North American bison.c. The flesh of the North American bison, used as food.
butter = 1. A soft yellowish or whitish emulsion of butterfat, water, air, and sometimes salt, churned from milk or cream and processed for use in cooking and as a food.
vaccine = 1. a. A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen, such as a bacterium or virus, or of a portion of the pathogen's structure, that is administered to prevent or treat infection by the pathogen and that functions by stimulating the production of an immune response.b. A preparation from the cowpox virus that protects against smallpox when administered to an individual.
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beef is also from root bovbotanical is related to the feeding of plants to cattle
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crack
1. a. To break without complete separation of parts: The mirror cracked.b. To break or snap apart: The branch cracked off and fell. 缝隙; 裂缝; 说笑话; 辨认; 上瘾的毒品
Alternative Latin Root: crep crepit
Please See: crep crepit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: craven crepitate crevice decrepit decrepitude discrepancy
Please See the Dissection of: crepitate decrepit decrepitude discrepancy
Example word meaning:
craven = Characterized by abject fear; cowardly.
crepitate = to make slight, sharp, repeated crackling sounds; crackle
crevice = A narrow crack or opening; a fissure or cleft.
decrepit = wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age; worn-out; impaired by use or wear; fallen into ruin or disrepair
decrepitude = the state of being decrepit (wasted or weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age; worn out)
discrepancy = lack of agreement; difference, inconsistency
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dare
1. To have the courage required for: The gymnast dared a breathtakingly difficult move. 挑战; 敢; 敢于; 激将
Alternative Latin Root: avid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: audacity
Please See the Dissection of: audacity
Example word meaning:
audacity = the quality or state of being audacious (adventurous; intrepidly or fearlessly daring)
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dear
1. a. Loved and cherished: my dearest friend.b. Greatly valued; precious: lost everything dear to them. 亲爱的; 昂贵的; 被爱的人; 钟爱的; 可爱的人
Alternative Latin Root: car
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: caress charity
Example word meaning:
caress = 1. To touch or stroke in an affectionate or loving manner.
charity = 1. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
Note:
charity is from car (carus)
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delay
1. To postpone until a later time; defer. 延误; 拖延; 推迟; 耽搁
Alternative Latin Root: differ mora tard temporiz
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: demur differ dilatory moratorium retard temporize
Please See the Dissection of: demur differ dilatory moratorium temporize
Example word meaning:
demur = to hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
differ = To be dissimilar or unlike in nature, quality, amount, or form
dilatory = tending to cause delay
moratorium = a suspension of activity
retard = 1. A slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay.
temporize = To act or speak in order to gain time, avoid an argument, or postpone a decision:
Note:
demur is from mur (=mora)
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deserve
To be worthy of; merit: She deserves a raise. He deserves to be treated with respect. See Synonyms at earn. 应受; 应得
Alternative Latin Root: mer
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: demerit merit turmeric
Example word meaning:
demerit = 1. a. A quality or characteristic deserving of blame or censure; a fault.b. Absence of merit.
merit = 1. a. Superior quality or worth; excellence: a proposal of some merit; an ill-advised plan without merit.b. A quality deserving praise or approval; virtue: a store having the merit of being open late.
turmeric = 1. A widely cultivated tropical plant (Curcuma longa) of India, having yellow flowers and an aromatic, somewhat fleshy rhizome.
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destroy
1. To break apart the structure of, render physically unusable, or cause to cease to exist as a distinguishable physical entity: The fire destroyed the library. The tumor was destroyed with a laser. 破坏; 毁坏; 消灭
Alternative Latin Root: abol afflig annihil corrump del demol destru
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: abolish abolition afflict annihilate corrupt delete demolish destroy destruction indelible indestructible
Please See the Dissection of: annihilate corrupt delete
Example word meaning:
abolish = 1. To do away with; put an end to; annul: voted to abolish the tax.
abolition = 1. The act of doing away with or the state of being done away with; annulment.
afflict = To cause grievous physical or mental suffering to.
annihilate = to destroy completely
corrupt = deteriorated from the normal or standard; specifically morally unsound or debased
delete = to eliminate especially by blotting (staining with black color) out, cutting out, or erasing
demolish = 1. To tear down or break apart the structure of; raze. See Synonyms at destroy.
destroy = 1. To break apart the structure of, render physically unusable, or cause to cease to exist as a distinguishable physical entity: The fire destroyed the library. The tumor was destroyed with a laser.
destruction = 1. a. The act or process of destroying: The destruction of the house was completed in two days.b. The condition of having been destroyed: Destruction from the tornado was extensive.
indelible = 1. Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent: indelible ink.
indestructible = Impossible to destroy: indestructible furniture; indestructible faith.
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diamond
1. An extremely hard, highly refractive crystalline form of carbon that is usually colorless and is used as a gemstone and in abrasives, cutting tools, and other applications. 菱形; 钻石; 人造钻石装饰物; 纸牌方块
Alternative Latin Root: adamas
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adamant diamond
Example word meaning:
adamant = 1. A stone once believed to be impenetrable in its hardness.
diamond = 1. An extremely hard, highly refractive crystalline form of carbon that is usually colorless and is used as a gemstone and in abrasives, cutting tools, and other applications.
Note:
diamond is from adamas
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dirt
1. Earth or soil. 污物
Alternative Latin Root: sord
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: sordid
Please See the Dissection of: sordid
Example word meaning:
sordid = marked by baseness or grossness (inexcusable badness); vile; dirty; filthy
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drunk
1. a. Intoxicated with alcoholic liquor to the point of impairment of physical and mental faculties.b. Caused or influenced by intoxication. 喝醉了; 醉汉; 醉的; 醉酒者
Alternative Greek Root: methuein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: amethyst
Example word meaning:
amethyst = 1. A purple or violet form of transparent quartz used as a gemstone.
Note:
Amethyst is believed to be able to prevent one from drunkenness
Alternative Latin Root: ebri
Note:
ebri = ebrius, which are from ebr (drink)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: inebriate inebriety sobriety
Please See the Dissection of: inebriate sobriety
Example word meaning:
inebriate = to make drunk; intoxicate; to excite
inebriety = Intoxication; drunkenness.
sobriety = 1. the state or quality of being sober, (not drunk). 2. temperance or moderation, esp. in the use of alcoholic beverages. 3. seriousness or solemnity
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ear
1. Anatomy a. The vertebrate organ of hearing, responsible for maintaining equilibrium as well as sensing sound and divided in mammals into the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.b. The part of this organ that is externally visible. 耳朵; 听力; 听觉; 穗
Alternative Greek Root: oto
Please See: oto
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: otalgia parotid
Please See the Dissection of: otalgia
Example word meaning:
otalgia = ear pain
parotid = 1. Situated near the ear: the parotid region of the face.
Note:
parotid is from oto (=otid)
Alternative Latin Root: aur
Please See: aur
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aural auricle auricular auscultation
Please See the Dissection of: aural
Example word meaning:
aural = of ear, received through ear or the sense of hearing
auricle = 1. Anatomy a. The outer projecting portion of the ear. Also called pinna.b. See atrium.
auricular = 1. Of or relating to the sense of hearing or the organs of hearing.
auscultation = 1. The act of listening.
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empty
1. a. Having nothing inside or on the surface; holding or containing nothing: an empty bag; an empty lot.b. Mathematics Having no elements or members; null: an empty set. 倒空; 空的; 缺; 无; 未占用的
Alternative Greek Root: keno
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cenotaph
Example word meaning:
cenotaph = A monument erected in honor of a dead person whose remains lie elsewhere.
Alternative Latin Root: depl inanis jejun vaca vacu van vast void
Please See: vaca vacu van
Note:
vaca and vacu are accurate Latin roots for empty
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: avoid deplete evacuate inane inanition jejune jejunum vacant vacate vacation vacuity vacuole vacuous vacuum vain vainglory vanish vanity vast vaunt void waste
Please See the Dissection of: deplete evacuate jejune vacuity vacuum
Example word meaning:
avoid = 1. a. To stay clear of; go around or away from: swerve to avoid a pothole.b. To take measures so as not to meet or see (someone): "He never let go of the idea that she lived out there in order to avoid him" (Elizabeth Benedict).
deplete = to empty of a principal substance; to lessen remarkably in quantity, content, value or power
evacuate = to remove the contents of; to empty out; to discharge from the body as waste; to void
inane = Lacking sense or substance: interrupting with inane comments; angry with my inane roommate.
inanition = 1. Exhaustion, as from lack of nourishment or vitality.
jejune = lacking nutritive value; devoid of significance or interest; dull; juvenile. Originally jejune is from jujunus which means hungry
jejunum = The section of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum.
vacant = 1. a. Containing nothing; empty: vacant space.b. Not occupied or put to use: a vacant row of seats.c. Without an incumbent or occupant; unfilled: a vacant position.d. Not filled with any activity: vacant hours. See Synonyms at empty.
vacate = 1. a. To cease to occupy (a lodging or place); leave: vacate an apartment.b. To cease to hold (a job or position): vacated his position on the firm's board.
vacation = 1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee.
vacuity = an empty space; the state of being vacuous (empty or lacking contents); something that is inane (empty, lacking meaning, significance, or point, silly)
vacuole = 1. A membrane-bound organelle in the cytoplasm of most cells, especially plant cells, containing water and dissolved substances such as salts, sugars, enzymes, and amino acids.
vacuous = 1. a. Lacking intelligence; stupid or empty-headed.b. Devoid of substance or meaning; vapid or inane: a vacuous comment.c. Devoid of expression; vacant: a vacuous stare. See Synonyms at empty.
vacuum = a space with nothing at all in it; completely empty space
vain = 1. Not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless: a vain attempt.
vainglory = 1. Excessive or unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
vanish = 1. a. To pass out of sight, especially quickly; disappear. See Synonyms at disappear.b. To pass out of existence: when the dinosaurs vanished from the earth.
vanity = 1. a. Excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceit. See Synonyms at conceit.b. Something about which one is vain or conceited: "One thing ... rather quenched her vanities: she had to wear her cousin's clothes" (Louisa May Alcott).
vast = 1. Very great in size, extent, or quantity. See Synonyms at enormous.
vaunt = 1. A boastful remark.
void = 1. Containing no matter; empty.
waste = 1. To use, consume, spend, or expend thoughtlessly or carelessly.
Note:
vain is from vanvainglory is from vanwaste is from vast (=wast)
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entrance
1. The act or an instance of entering. 入口; 入场权; 入学; 进入; 进口
Alternative Latin Root: introit port
Please See: port (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: importunate importune introit opportune passport porch port portal porter portico
Please See the Dissection of: importunate importune opportune passport porch port portal porter portico
Example word meaning:
importunate = urgent or persistent in asking or demanding; insistent; refusing to be denied; annoyingly urgent or persistent
importune = same as importunate. troublesomely urgent; overly persistent in request or demand
introit = 1. Ecclesiastical A hymn or psalm sung when the officiant enters at the opening of a service.
opportune = right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances: said of time
passport = a formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to a citizen that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows the citizen to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements
porch = a covered entrance to a building, usually projecting from the wall and having a separate roof
port = a harbor; a gate; an entrance
portal = a doorway; gate; or entrance, especially a large and imposing (of great size leading to making a strong impression) one
porter = a doorkeeper or gatekeeper
portico = a porch or covered walk, consisting of a roof supported by columns, often at the entrance or across the front of a building
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fault
failure to have or do what is required; lack; something that mars (injures or damages, makes imperfect) the appearance, character, structure, etc.; defect or failing 故障, 过失, 缺点; v. 挑剔, 指责, 发现错误, 断裂
Alternative Latin Root: culpa delict delinquentia demerit mend pecc viti
Please See: mend pecc (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: amend culpable delict delinquency demerit emend exculpate impeccable peccadillo peccavi vice vicious vitiate
Please See the Dissection of: culpable exculpate impeccable peccadillo peccavi
Example word meaning:
amend = 1. To change for the better; improve: "The confinement appeared to have had very little effect in amending his conduct" (Horatio Alger).
culpable = deserving blame; blameworthy
delict = A wrongful act under law, such as a tort or a criminal offense.
delinquency = 1. Juvenile delinquency.
demerit = 1. a. A quality or characteristic deserving of blame or censure; a fault.b. Absence of merit.
emend = To improve by critical editing: emend a faulty text.
exculpate = to free from blame; declare or prove guiltless
impeccable = not liable to sin, incapable of wrongdoing; without defect
peccadillo = a minor or petty (trivial) sin; slight fault
peccavi = a confession of sin (an offense against God) or guilt
vice = 1. a. A practice or habit considered to be evil, degrading, or immoral: the vices of smoking and drinking.b. Wicked or depraved conduct or habits; corruption: "sharpers, desperadoes, pirates, and criminals steeped in vice" (Carl Holliday).
vicious = 1. Mean-spirited or deliberately hurtful; malicious: vicious gossip.
vitiate = 1. To reduce the value or quality of; impair or spoil: "His famous compilation of norms was vitiated by a major sampling error" (Frederick Crews).
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vice is from viti
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female
1. a. Of or denoting the sex that produces ova or bears young. b. Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals: female hormones; female fashions. c. Consisting of members of this sex. See Usage Note at lady. 女性的; 雌性动物; 雌株; 雌的; 女子
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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fortune
1. a. The chance happening of fortunate or adverse events; luck: He decided to travel, and his fortune turned for the worse.b. fortunes The turns of luck in the course of one's life.c. Success, especially when at least partially resulting from luck: No matter what they tried, it ended in fortune. 大量钱财; 财富; 运气
Alternative Latin Root: sort-
Note:
sort- = stem of sors
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: sorcerer
Example word meaning:
sorcerer = One who practices sorcery; a wizard.
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funeral
1. a. A ceremony or group of ceremonies held in connection with the burial or cremation of a dead person.b. Archaic The eulogy delivered or the sermon preached at such a ceremony. 葬礼
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grass
1. a. A member of the grass family.b. The members of the grass family considered as a group. 大麻; 草; 禾本科植物; 背叛者
Alternative Latin Root: herba
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: arbour herb herbaceous herbivore
Example word meaning:
arbour = Variant of arbor1.
herb = 1. A plant whose stem does not produce woody, persistent tissue and generally dies back at the end of each growing season.
herbaceous = 1. Relating to or characteristic of an herb as distinguished from a woody plant.
herbivore = An animal that feeds chiefly on plants.
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arbour is from French erber which is from Latin herba
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hat
1. A covering for the head, especially one with a shaped crown and brim. 帽子
Alternative Latin Root: cappell
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: chapeau
Example word meaning:
chapeau = A hat.
Note:
chapeau is from cappell (hat)
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hurry
1. To cause to move or act with speed or haste: hurried the children to school. 催促; 匆忙; 匆忙做; 急切需要做; 急运
Alternative Latin Root: acceler festin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: accelerate festinate
Please See the Dissection of: accelerate
Example word meaning:
accelerate = to increase the speed of
festinate = Hasty.
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inform
1. a. To impart information to; make aware of something: We were informed by mail of the change in plans. The nurse informed me that visiting hours were over.b. To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject. 告发; 告知; 告诉
Alternative Latin Root: certior
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: certiorari
Example word meaning:
certiorari = A writ seeking review of a lower court decision by a higher court.
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intention
1. The action or fact of intending: Are computers capable of intention? 意图; 用意
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see intend.
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invite
1. To ask for the presence or participation of: invite friends to dinner; invite writers to a conference. 邀请; 征求; 请求
Alternative Latin Root: invit
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: invitation invite vie vying
Example word meaning:
invitation = 1. The act of inviting.
invite = 1. To ask for the presence or participation of: invite friends to dinner; invite writers to a conference.
vie = 1. Archaic To offer in competition; match.
vying = Present participle of vie.
Note:
vie is from envier (invit) by aphesisFor vying, please see vie.
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island
1. Abbr. Isl. or Is. or I. A landmass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water. 安全岛; 岛; 岛屿
Alternative Greek Root: nes
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: melanesia micronesia polynesia
Example word meaning:
melanesia = A division of Oceania in the southwest Pacific Ocean comprising the islands northeast of Australia and south of the equator. It includes the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, the Bismarck Archipelago, various other island groups, and sometimes New Guinea.
micronesia = A division of Oceania in the western Pacific Ocean comprising the islands east of the Philippines and north of the equator. It includes the Caroline, Marshall, Mariana, and Gilbert Islands.
polynesia = A division of Oceania including scattered islands of the central and southern Pacific Ocean roughly between New Zealand, Hawaii, and Easter Island. The larger islands are volcanic, the smaller ones generally coral formations.
Alternative Latin Root: insul
Please See: insul (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: insula insular insulate insulation insulin isle isolate isolated peninsula
Please See the Dissection of: insular insulate insulation insulin isolate peninsula
Example word meaning:
insula = An oval region found in each hemisphere of the cerebral cortex, lateral to the lentiform nucleus and situated within the sylvian fissure, involved in sensation, emotion, and autonomic function. Also called island of Reil.
insular = of, relating to, or constituting an island; characteristic of an isolated people
insulate = to set apart; detach from the rest; isolate
insulation = the action of insulating (setting apart; detaching)
insulin = a protein hormone secreted by the islets (a very small island) of Langerhans, in the pancreas (a large, elongated gland behind stomach and secreting a digestive juice), which helps the body use sugar and other carbohydrates
isle = An island, especially a small one.
isolate = to set apart from others; place something alone
isolated = 1. Far from others or difficult to get to; remote: an isolated farmhouse.
peninsula = a land area almost entirely surrounded by water and connected with the mainland by an isthmus (a narrow strip of land having water at each side and connecting two larger bodies of land)
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joke
1. Something said or done to evoke laughter or amusement, especially an amusing story with a punch line. 开玩笑; 笑话; 笑料
Alternative Latin Root: joc ridicul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: jeopardy jewel jocose jocular juggle ridicule
Please See the Dissection of: ridicule
Example word meaning:
jeopardy = 1. Risk of loss or injury; peril or danger.
jewel = 1. a. A precious stone; a gem.b. A small natural or artificial gem used as a bearing in a watch.
jocose = 1. Given to joking; merry.
jocular = 1. Characterized by joking.
juggle = 1. To toss and catch (two or more objects) so that at least one of them is in the air at all times.
ridicule = the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision (an act of laughing at someone in contempt or scorn)
Note:
jeopardy = jeo (=joc, joke, game) + pardy (=part, separate, divide) = divided gamejewel is from joc (joke, play)
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kiss
1. To touch or caress with the lips as an expression of affection, greeting, respect, or amorousness. 吻; 接吻
Alternative Latin Root: oscul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: osculate
Example word meaning:
osculate = 1. To kiss.
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lady
A woman of high social standing or refinement, especially when viewed as dignified or well-mannered n. 夫人；女士
Alternative Latin Root: domina donna
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: belladonna dame damsel donna madame mademoiselle madonna
Please See the Dissection of: belladonna
Example word meaning:
belladonna = an Old World poisonous plant having purple, or green bell-shaped flowers, glossy black berries, and root and leaves that yield atropine; a medical extract from this plant
dame = 1. Used formerly as a courtesy title for a woman in authority or a mistress of a household.
damsel = 1. A young woman or girl; a maiden.
donna = Used as a courtesy title before the name of a woman in an Italian-speaking area.
madame = 1. Used as a courtesy title before the surname or full name of a woman, especially a married woman, in a French-speaking area: Madame Cartier; Madame Jacqueline Cartier. See Usage Note at miss2.
mademoiselle = 1. Used as a courtesy title before the surname or full name of a girl or an unmarried woman in a French-speaking area: Mademoiselle Turot; Mademoiselle Isabelle Turot. See Usage Note at miss2.
madonna = 1. The Virgin Mary, especially as depicted in art.
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leg
1. a. One of the limbs or appendages that an animal uses for locomotion or support.b. One of the lower or hind limbs in humans and other primates.c. The part of the limb between the knee and foot in vertebrates.d. The back part of the hindquarter of a meat animal. 腿; 腿脚; 裤脚管; 赛程的一轮; 旅程的一段
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lip
1. Anatomy a. Either of two fleshy structures that surround the opening of the mouth in humans and other mammals.b. In humans, the smooth brownish to reddish border of the lip. 嘴唇; 边缘
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lonely
1. a. Dejected by the awareness of being alone. See Synonyms at alone.b. Producing such dejection: the loneliest night of the week. 孤独的; 寂寞; 人迹稀少的
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mad
1. Angry; resentful: was mad about the broken vase. See Synonyms at angry. 入迷的; 发怒的; 发疯的; 狂怒的; 疯狂的
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marry
1. a. To join in marriage: They have been married for 25 years.b. To take as a spouse: She married him two years ago.c. To give in marriage: They married their daughter to a nobleman. 为...证婚; 使女儿或儿子结婚; 嫁娶; 结婚
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motor
one that imparts (gives) motion; a unit that imparts motion n. 发动机, 马达, 汽车; adj. 机动的, 有引擎的, 汽车的; v. （用引擎）驱动
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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. 整洁的; 整齐的; 灵巧的; 纯的; 利索的
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nerve
1. Any of the cordlike bundles of fibers made up of neurons through which sensory stimuli and motor impulses pass between the brain or other parts of the central nervous system and the eyes, glands, muscles, and other parts of the body. Nerves form a network of pathways for conducting information throughout the body. 神经; 胆量; 鲁莽冒失; 使鼓起勇气; 勇气
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nervous
1. a. Of or relating to the nerves or nervous system: nervous tissue.b. Stemming from or affecting the nerves or nervous system: a nervous disorder. 焦虑的; 神经紧张的; 神经质的; 紧张的; 胆怯的
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nowhere
1. Not anywhere. 到处都无; 哪里都不; 无处
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odd
1. Deviating from what is ordinary, usual, or expected; strange or peculiar: an odd name; odd behavior. See Synonyms at strange. 不成对的; 临时的; 单只的; 单数的; 古怪的
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passage
1. The act or process of passing, especially:a. Movement from one place to another: the passage of water through a sieve.b. The process of elapsing: the passage of time. 通道; 一节; 文章或乐曲的一段落; 段落; 经过
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passenger
1. A person who travels in a conveyance, such as a car or train, without participating in its operation. 乘客; 旅客
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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 笔; 钢笔
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persuade
To cause (someone) to accept a point of view or to undertake a course of action by means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty: "to make children fit to live in a society by persuading them to learn and accept its codes" (Alan W. Watts). See Usage Note at convince. 使某人相信; 劝说; 说服
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poet
1. A writer of poems. 诗人
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pour
1. a. To cause (a liquid or granular solid) to stream or flow, as from a container: poured tea from the pot into the cup.b. To pour a liquid or particles into (a container): poured a glass of milk.c. To empty (a container) of a liquid or granular solid: poured a bucket of sand on the ground. 倒; 倾泻; 流; 涌入; 灌注
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pray
1. To use prayer to request (that something may happen): The congregation prayed that the drought would end soon. The child prayed to be more considerate of others. 祈祷; 恳求
Alternative Latin Root: ora preca
Please See: ora preca
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: imprecation oratory precarious
Please See the Dissection of: imprecation oratory precarious
Example word meaning:
imprecation = the act of imprecating (praying for or invoking) evil, etc. on someone; a curse
oratory = a place for prayer
precarious = dependent upon chance; risky; dependent upon the will or favor of another person
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pretend
1. To give a false appearance of; feign: "You had to pretend conformity while privately pursuing high and dangerous nonconformism" (Anthony Burgess). 假装; 使信以为真
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pride
1. A sense of one's own proper dignity or value; self-respect. 骄傲; 群; 自尊; 自尊心; 自豪
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priest
1. In many Christian churches, a member of the second grade of clergy ranking below a bishop but above a deacon and having authority to administer the sacraments. 牧师; 神父; 祭司; 教士
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prize
Something offered or won as an award for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition. n. 奖品；奖金；奖赏
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promise
an oral or written agreement to do or not to do something; vow 诺言, 约定, 希望; v. 允诺, 约定, 预示
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recognition
1. The act of recognizing or condition of being recognized. 承认; 认可; 认识
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remind
To cause to remember; put in mind: must remind him to call; reminded her of college days. 提醒; 使想起
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reply
1. To speak or write as a reaction to a question or other prompting. 答复; 回答
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Frequency: 1
representative
1. One that serves as an example or type for others of the same classification. 代理人; 代理的; 代表; 代表的; 有代表性的
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Frequency: 1
ring
1. A circular object, form, line, or arrangement. 铃声; 打电话; 按铃叫; 按铃要; 比赛场
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Frequency: 1
roof
1. a. The exterior surface and its supporting structures on the top of a building.b. The upper exterior surface of a dwelling as a symbol of the home itself: three generations living under one roof. 屋顶; 给...盖上屋顶
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rope
1. A flexible heavy cord of tightly intertwined hemp or other fiber. 用套索捕捉; 用绳捆; 绳; 绳索
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Frequency: 1
rub
1. To apply pressure and friction to (a surface). 搓; 擦净; 磨擦
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Frequency: 1
sail
1. Nautical a. A piece of fabric sewn together and fitted to the spars and rigging of a vessel so as to convert the force of the wind into forward motion of the vessel.b. The sails of a ship or boat.c. A narrow fairwater supporting the bridge of a submarine. 帆; 航行; 风车翼板; 驾驶船只; 平稳地行进
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shall
1. Used before a verb in the infinitive to show:a. Something that will take place or exist in the future: We shall arrive tomorrow.b. An order, promise, requirement, or obligation: You shall leave now. He shall answer for his misdeeds. The penalty shall not exceed two years in prison.c. The will to do something or have something take place: I shall go out if I feel like it.d. Something that is inevitable: That day shall come. 将要; 应该、必须等; 必须; 表示好吗？要不要...？
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Frequency: 1
shirt
1. A garment for the upper part of the body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and a front opening. 衬衫
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Frequency: 1
silly
1 [archaic] helpless, weak 2 rustic (rural), plain 3 weak in intellect, foolish (silly originally means weak, feeble, innocent, pitiable, extended further to mean weak in intellect) 愚蠢的, 淳朴的, 晕的
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Frequency: 1
sir
a respectful term of address used to a man 先生
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Frequency: 1
slight
1. Small in size, degree, or amount: a slight tilt; a slight surplus. 微小; 略微的; 瘦小的; 轻微的
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Frequency: 1
smile
1. To have or form a smile. 微笑; 喜色
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Frequency: 1
sock
1. A garment that covers the foot and part of the leg usually made of cotton or wool and worn for warmth or for protection from abrasion from a shoe or boot. 袜子; 重击; 猛击
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Frequency: 1
spell
1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word). 拼写; 拼字; 某事物持续的一段时间; 短时; 符咒
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Frequency: 1
station
a place where a person or thing stands or is located, e.g. the place where a guard stands while on duty 位置, 姿势, 地位, 车站; vt. (配)安置
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Frequency: 1
stranger
1. One who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance. 陌生人; 游览者
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Frequency: 1
stretch
1. To lengthen, widen, or distend: stretched the sweater out of shape. 伸展; 延伸; 拉长; 时间延续
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Frequency: 1
stupid
1. Slow to learn or understand; obtuse. 愚蠢的; 昏昏沉沉的
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Frequency: 1
suppose
1. To assume to be true or real for the sake of argument or explanation: Suppose we win the lottery. 假定; 假设; 猜想; 让...
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Frequency: 1
sympathy
pitiful feeling that you have for some one, caring 同情, 忠诚, 感应
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Frequency: 1
tear
1. a. To pull apart or into pieces by force; rend.b. To cause to be pulled apart unintentionally, as by accident: tore my pants on the barbed wire.c. To lacerate (the skin, for example). 眼泪; 破处; 飞跑; 扯; 扯破
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Frequency: 1
throat
1. The anterior portion of the neck. 咽喉; 喉咙; 颈前
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Frequency: 1
toe
1. a. One of the digits of a vertebrate foot.b. The forepart of a foot or hoof.c. The terminal segment of an invertebrate's limb. 脚指头; 脚趾; 袜尖; 鞋尖
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Frequency: 1
tomorrow
1. The day following today. 明天; 未来
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Frequency: 1
tower
1. A building or part of a building that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and length. 塔; 高出
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Frequency: 1
translate
to move from one place or condition to another; transfer; another meaning is to put into words of another language 转移, 翻译, 解释, 调动
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Frequency: 1
uncle
1. a. The brother of one's mother or father.b. The husband of a sibling of one's mother or father. 伯父; 叔叔或舅舅; 叔父; 舅父
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Frequency: 1
wake
1. a. To cease to sleep; become awake: overslept and woke late.b. To stay awake: Bears wake for spring, summer, and fall and hibernate for the winter.c. To be brought into a state of awareness or alertness: suddenly woke to the danger we were in. 尾波; 航迹; 醒
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Frequency: 1
witness
1. One who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard, or experienced: a witness to the accident. 证人; 连署人; 作证; 目击
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Frequency: 1
wrap
1. To arrange or fold (something) about as cover or protection: She wrapped her fur coat closely about herself. 包装; 包起来; 披肩; 缠绕
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Frequency: 1
yesterday
1. The day before the present day. 昨天; 前天
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Frequency: 1
youth
1. a. The condition or quality of being young: Travel while you still have your youth.b. The time of life between childhood and maturity: He was rebellious in his youth.c. An early period of development or existence: a nation in its youth. 青春; 十五到二十岁的青少年; 年轻人; 青少年时期
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-al
1) suffix for adjectives: characteristic of; relating to, as in emotional. 2) sometimes used as suffix for nouns: action, as in proposal note: suffix for adjectives 1) 形容词后缀: 有...特征的; 与...有关系的, 例如: -al in emotional; 2) 有时当名词后缀用: 行为，作用，情节,活动; 例如: -al in proposal
Alternative Latin Root: -al
Please See: -al
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: proposal vocal
Please See the Dissection of: proposal vocal
Example word meaning:
proposal = an act of putting forward something or stating something for consideration
vocal = uttered with the voice; oral
Origin:
-an
1.(suffix for nouns): person who ... ; thing which ...; 2.(suffix for adjectives): characteristic of; relating to 1. (名词后缀) ...人; ...东西; 2. (形容词后缀), 有...特征的; 关于...
Alternative Latin Root: -an
Please See: -an
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: mundane veteran
Please See the Dissection of: mundane veteran
Example word meaning:
mundane = of, relating to, or characteristic of the world
veteran = an old soldier of long service
Origin:
-ance
condition; quality; act; power 情况, 条件; 品质, 特质, 才能; 行为, 行动; 力量, 权力
Alternative Latin Root: -ance
Please See: -ance
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: acceptance resonance
Please See the Dissection of: acceptance resonance
Example word meaning:
acceptance = an accepting or being accepted
resonance = the quality or state of being resonant (resounding or re-echoing)
Origin:
-ar
characteristic of; relating to 有...特征的; 与...有关系的
Alternative Latin Root: -ar
Please See: -ar
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: peculiar similar
Please See the Dissection of: peculiar similar
Example word meaning:
peculiar = of only one person, thing, group, country, etc.; distinctive; exclusive
similar = alike
Origin:
-ate
1. (for nouns): person who; thing which; 2. (for nouns): condition; quality; act; 3. (for adjectives): having quality of; 4. (for verbs): do; make; cause note: -ate suffix can be used to form nouns (meanings 1 and 2), adjectives (meaning 3), and verbs (meaning 4) 1. (名词) ...人; ...东西; 2 (名词)情况, 条件; 品质, 特质; 行为,行动 3 (形容词) 有...品质的 4 (动词) 干, 做; 做, 制造; 引起, 使发生
Alternative Latin Root: -ate
Please See: -ate
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: activate dentate
Please See the Dissection of: activate dentate
Example word meaning:
activate = to make active
dentate = having teeth or pointed conical projections
Origin:
-ation
action or process as in flirtation (behaving amorously without serious intent), something connected with an action or process as in discoloration 行为; 过程; 如 flirtation(调情). 和行为,过程有关的, 如 discoloration(变色)
Alternative Latin Root: -ation
Please See: -ation
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: dissimulation imprecation
Please See the Dissection of: dissimulation imprecation
Example word meaning:
dissimulation = an act of hiding under a false appearance; same as dissembling
imprecation = the act of imprecating (praying for or invoking) evil, etc. on someone; a curse
Origin:
-dom
state or condition 状态或条件
Alternative Greek Root: -ism
Please See: -ism
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: atheism
Please See the Dissection of: atheism
Example word meaning:
atheism = the belief that God does not exist
Alternative Latin Root: -ence -ice -ity -mony -tude -ure
Please See: -ence -ice -ity -mony -tude -ure
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: equality indenture justice magniloquence platitude sanctimony
Please See the Dissection of: equality indenture justice magniloquence platitude sanctimony
Example word meaning:
equality = the state of being equal, especially of having equal political, social and economic rights
indenture = a contract or agreement
justice = the quality of being righteous; rectitude (conduct according to moral principles)
magniloquence = lofty, pompous (imposing, splendid, or splendorous), or grandiose (being grand and splendor) in speech or style of expression
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
sanctimony = affected (artificial, not real) piety (devotion or loyalty to religious duties and practices) or righteousness; religious hypocrisy(a pretending to be what one is really not)
Note: -ness also means state; condition. It is also from Old English. Note: There are many suffixes from Latin which means state or condition
Origin:
See also: -ness
-ed
suffix to from past participle of verb, as in worked 动词过去分词的后缀, 如 worked
Note: No alternatie found
Origin:
-en
suffix that is used to form verbs, cause to be; become; cause to have as in blacken 形成动词的后缀， 使成为, 如于blacken中的-en
Note: No alternatie found
Origin:
-ence
condition; quality; act 情况, 条件; 品质, 特质; 行为,行动
Alternative Latin Root: -ence
Please See: -ence
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: difference
Please See the Dissection of: difference
Example word meaning:
difference = condition, quality, fact or instance of being different
Note: similar to -ance
Origin:
See also: -ance
-er
a person who deals with something, a specialist, as in geographer 一个处理某物的人, 如 geographer 地理学者
Alternative Latin Root: -an
Please See: -an
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: veteran
Please See the Dissection of: veteran
Example word meaning:
veteran = an old soldier of long service
Note: -tor, -ster, -ent, -ant, -eer also mean a person, as in orator; amateur (-teur = -tor); gangster; youngster; correspondent; applicant, charioteer
Origin:
See also: -or; -ist; -an; -ate; -ary
-ese
1. Of, relating to, characteristic of, or originating in a specified place. 2. Language or dialect of 1. (构成形容词或名词)表示 ... 人(的). 2. ... 语(的)
Alternative Latin Root: -ese
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: Japanese
Example word meaning:
Japanese = 1. a. A native or inhabitant of Japan.b. A person of Japanese ancestry.
Origin:
-ive
indicating tendency, quality, connection 倾向于； 具有...特征； 与...有关的
Alternative Latin Root: -ive
Please See: -ive
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: inductive
Please See the Dissection of: inductive
Example word meaning:
inductive = leading on; inducing
Origin:
-ful
a. Full of; b. Characterized by; c. Tending, given, or able to; d. as much as will fill a. 充满； b. 具有... 的; c. 倾向于； d. ...(容器）满的
Alternative Greek Root: -ous
Please See: -ous
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: phyllophagous zoophagous
Please See the Dissection of: phyllophagous zoophagous
Example word meaning:
phyllophagous = feeding on leaves
zoophagous = feeding on animals
Alternative Latin Root: -ous -ulent
Please See: -ous
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: corpulent garrulous languorous opulent
Please See the Dissection of: corpulent garrulous languorous opulent
Example word meaning:
corpulent = fat and fleshy; stout; obese
garrulous = talking much or too much especially about unimportant things; loquacious
languorous = lacking vigor or vitality, weary, fatigue or weak
opulent = very wealthy or rich; characterized by abundance or profusion; luxuriant
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-hood
a. Condition; state; quality; b. A group sharing a specified state or quality a. 条件； 状态； 性质. b. 一群... 的人
Alternative Latin Root: -ance -ence -ity
Please See: -ance -ence -ity
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: brevity conductance eloquence equality magniloquence resonance verity
Please See the Dissection of: brevity conductance eloquence equality magniloquence resonance verity
Example word meaning:
brevity = the quality of being brief
conductance = the ability of a material to conduct electricity; it is the reciprocal of resistance
eloquence = speech or writing that is vivid, forceful, fluent, graceful, and persuasive
equality = the state of being equal, especially of having equal political, social and economic rights
magniloquence = lofty, pompous (imposing, splendid, or splendorous), or grandiose (being grand and splendor) in speech or style of expression
resonance = the quality or state of being resonant (resounding or re-echoing)
verity = truth; reality
Origin:
-ible
variant of -able. Please see -able -able的变化体. 请见 -able
Origin:
-ic
having, characteristics of 有...的
Alternative Greek Root: -ic
Please See: -ic
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: antiseptic euphonic
Please See the Dissection of: antiseptic euphonic
Example word meaning:
antiseptic = anti-decaying or anti-infection by inhibiting the action of microorganisms
euphonic = of good sound
Alternative Latin Root: -ic
Please See: -ic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: erratic transonic
Please See the Dissection of: erratic transonic
Example word meaning:
erratic = wandering; having no fixed course or purpose
transonic = moving at a speed within the range from subsonic to supersonic speed
Origin:
-ical
variant of -ic. Please see -ic -ic 的变化体. 请见 -ic
Alternative Greek Root: -ical
Please See: -ical
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: categorical pyrotechnical
Please See the Dissection of: categorical pyrotechnical
Example word meaning:
categorical = without qualifications or conditions; absolute; positive; direct; explicit; said of a statement, theory; etc.; of, as or in a category
pyrotechnical = relating to the art or science of making fireworks
Alternative Latin Root: -ical
Please See: -ical
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: numerical vertical
Please See the Dissection of: numerical vertical
Example word meaning:
numerical = of, or having the nature of number
vertical = of, at, or in the vertex (the highest point); straight up or down; perpendicular
Origin:
-ing
present participle form of a verb 动词现在分词形式
Note: no Latin or Greek root alternative found
Origin:
-ion
act, process, occasion 动作， 过程， 情况
Alternative Latin Root: -ion
Please See: -ion
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: benediction reception
Please See the Dissection of: benediction reception
Example word meaning:
benediction = a blessing; an invocation of divine blessing, especially at the end of a religious service
reception = receiving or being received
Origin:
-ish
of or relating to; characteristic of 与…有一些关系的; 具有...特征的
Alternative Latin Root: -al -ic
Please See: -al -ic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: capital erratic manual transonic vocal
Please See the Dissection of: capital erratic manual transonic vocal
Example word meaning:
capital = involving or punishable by death (as a capital crime); most important
erratic = wandering; having no fixed course or purpose
manual = of or relating to hands or the use of hands (not machine)
transonic = moving at a speed within the range from subsonic to supersonic speed
vocal = uttered with the voice; oral
Origin:
-ist
One that performs a specified action, or connected with a specified thing ... 的实行者; 做 ... 的人
Alternative Greek Root: -ist
Please See: -ist
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: bibliognost polytheist
Please See the Dissection of: bibliognost polytheist
Example word meaning:
bibliognost = One who knows books; a person who possesses an encyclopedia knowledge of books and bibliography
polytheist = someone believing that there are more than one gods
Alternative Latin Root: -ist
Please See: -ist
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: receptionist specialist
Please See the Dissection of: receptionist specialist
Example word meaning:
receptionist = a person who does the work of reception (receiving, meeting someone)
specialist = a person who specializes in a particular field of study, practice, professional work, etc
Origin:
-ity
state of ...的状态
Alternative Latin Root: -ity
Please See: -ity
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: brevity equality
Please See the Dissection of: brevity equality
Example word meaning:
brevity = the quality of being brief
equality = the state of being equal, especially of having equal political, social and economic rights
Origin:
-ization
action, process, or result of doing or making 行为, 过程, 或做...的结果
Alternative Latin Root: -ate -ion -ize
Please See: -ate -ion -ize
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: colonization
Example word meaning:
colonization = The act or process of establishing a colony or colonies.
Note: -ization is actually: -ization = -ize + -ate + -ion
Origin:
-ize
To cause to be or to becom 使形成
Alternative Latin Root: -ize
Please See: -ize
Note:
-ize is very productive
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: soliloquize specialize
Please See the Dissection of: soliloquize specialize
Example word meaning:
soliloquize = to deliver a soliloquy (talking to oneself)
specialize = to make special; to direct oneself toward or concentrate oneself on a specific end
Origin:
-less
without 没有
Alternative Greek Root: a- an-
Please See: a- an-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: abyss agnostic anarchy
Please See the Dissection of: abyss agnostic anarchy
Example word meaning:
abyss = without bottom; a deep fissure (crack) in the earth
agnostic = not being able to know whether God exists or not; a person who believes that human mind can not know whether God exists or not
anarchy = a country, or an organization without government or in disorder
Alternative Latin Root: sine
Please See: sine
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: sinecure
Please See the Dissection of: sinecure
Example word meaning:
sinecure = a position that gives you income or other advantage but requires you do little or no work
Origin:
-like
resembling 像...的
Alternative Greek Root: -ine -oid
Please See: -ine -oid
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: asteroid crystalline
Please See the Dissection of: asteroid crystalline
Example word meaning:
asteroid = star-like or shaped like a star or starfish; the star or celestial bodies found between orbits of Mars and Jupiter
crystalline = made of crystal
Alternative Latin Root: -ine sembl simil simul
Please See: -ine sembl simil simul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: assimilate leonine porcine resemble similar simulate simultaneous
Please See the Dissection of: assimilate leonine porcine resemble similar simulate simultaneous
Example word meaning:
assimilate = to change (food) into a form that can be taken up by and made part of the body tissues; to absorb into the body
leonine = of, characteristic of, or like a lion
porcine = of or like pigs or hogs
resemble = to be like or similar to in appearance or nature of something
similar = alike
simulate = imitate; to give the appearance of or effect of another thing
simultaneous = existing or occurring at the same time
Origin:
-ly
characteristic of 具有...特征的(地)
Alternative Latin Root: -al -ic
Please See: -al -ic
Note:
when -ly is suffixed to a noun to produce an adjective
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aural transonic
Please See the Dissection of: aural transonic
Example word meaning:
aural = of ear, received through ear or the sense of hearing
transonic = moving at a speed within the range from subsonic to supersonic speed
Origin:
-ment
action or process 行为或过程
Alternative Latin Root: -age -ion -ment
Please See: -age -ion -ment
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: appendage benediction indictment reception
Please See the Dissection of: appendage benediction indictment reception
Example word meaning:
appendage = an adjunct (something joined or added to another) to something larger or more important, as a limb to a body
benediction = a blessing; an invocation of divine blessing, especially at the end of a religious service
indictment = the process of indicting (charging with the commission of a crime)
reception = receiving or being received
Origin:
-ness
state of; condition of ...的状态
Alternative Latin Root: -ance -ity
Please See: -ance -ity
Note:
-ity and -ness sometimes are interchangable
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: brevity dissonance equality
Please See the Dissection of: brevity dissonance equality
Example word meaning:
brevity = the quality of being brief
dissonance = an inharmonious sound or combination of sounds; disagreement
equality = the state of being equal, especially of having equal political, social and economic rights
Origin:
-or
one who ...人
Note: -or is a variant of -er, please see -er
Origin:
See also: -er
-ous
possessing, full of 拥有...的， 充满...的
Alternative Greek Root: -ous
Please See: -ous
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: phyllophagous zoophagous
Please See the Dissection of: phyllophagous zoophagous
Example word meaning:
phyllophagous = feeding on leaves
zoophagous = feeding on animals
Alternative Latin Root: -ous
Please See: -ous
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: garrulous languorous
Please See the Dissection of: garrulous languorous
Example word meaning:
garrulous = talking much or too much especially about unimportant things; loquacious
languorous = lacking vigor or vitality, weary, fatigue or weak
Origin:
-ry
variant of -ery or -ory. Of, relating to, or characterized by; A place. Pleae see -ery, -ory -ery的变体. 作 ... 之用的; 物处所; 请见-ery, -ory
Alternative Latin Root: -ory -ry
Please See: -ory
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: peremptory regulatory vestry
Please See the Dissection of: peremptory regulatory vestry
Example word meaning:
peremptory = barring further action, debate, question, etc.; final; absolute; decisive; that can not be changed, denied, delayed, opposed, etc., as a command
regulatory = relating to controlling or directing according to rule, principle, or laws
vestry = sacristy (a room in a church where sacred vestments and vessels are kept and where the clergy vests); a room used for church meetings and classes
Origin:
-ship
Quality, state, or condition 性质； 状态; 身分
Alternative Latin Root: -ance -ity
Please See: -ance -ity
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: brevity dissonance equality
Please See the Dissection of: brevity dissonance equality
Example word meaning:
brevity = the quality of being brief
dissonance = an inharmonious sound or combination of sounds; disagreement
equality = the state of being equal, especially of having equal political, social and economic rights
Origin:
-th
a. indicating an action or its consequence. b. quality or state a.行为或行为的结果 b.性质或状态
Alternative Latin Root: -ance -ity
Please See: -ance -ity
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: brevity dissonance equality
Please See the Dissection of: brevity dissonance equality
Example word meaning:
brevity = the quality of being brief
dissonance = an inharmonious sound or combination of sounds; disagreement
equality = the state of being equal, especially of having equal political, social and economic rights
Origin:
-ure
1. act; process; condition 动作， 过程， 情况
Alternative Latin Root: -ure
Please See: -ure
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: capture departure indenture
Please See the Dissection of: capture departure indenture
Example word meaning:
capture = a taking or being taken by force, surprise, or skill as enemy troops, an opponents's piece in chess, etc
departure = the act of departing
indenture = a contract or agreement
Origin:
-ward
a. In a specified direction in time or space b. toward a specified place. Same as -wards 向...的. 同 -wards
Note: unable to find any alternative Greek or Latin root yet. The Greek root that has similar meaning is: trop. The Latin roots that have similar meaning are: vert and verrs.
Origin:
-wards
a. In a specified direction in time or space b. toward a specified place. Same as -wards 向...的. 同 -wards
Note: unable to find any alternative Greek or Latin root yet. The Greek root that has similar meaning is: trop. The Latin roots that have similar meaning are: vert and verrs.
Origin:
-work
goods of a particular material (as used in the art of making) (用于手工艺的)某种材料的商品
Alternative Greek Root: -urgy erg urg
Please See: -urgy erg urg
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: energy hierurgy surgery synergistic thaumaturgy
Please See the Dissection of: energy hierurgy surgery synergistic thaumaturgy
Example word meaning:
energy = strength, power inside an object or body
hierurgy = sacred work
surgery = an operation to remove diseased parts or tissue by a doctor
synergistic = of the effect produced by the action (or energy) of different parts combined together
thaumaturgy = the work of miracles; the performance of miracles
Alternative Latin Root: oper opus
Please See: oper opus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: magnum opus operate
Please See the Dissection of: magnum opus operate
Example word meaning:
magnum opus = [Latin] 1 a great work, esp. of art or literature; masterpiece 2 a person's greatest work or undertaking
operate = work; function; act; to be in action so as to produce an effect
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-y
characterized by 具有...特征的
Alternative Latin Root: -al -ic -y
Please See: -al -ic -y
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aural erratic flowery haughty transonic
Please See the Dissection of: aural erratic flowery haughty transonic
Example word meaning:
aural = of ear, received through ear or the sense of hearing
erratic = wandering; having no fixed course or purpose
flowery = of or like flowers; covered or decorated with flowers
haughty = having or showing great pride in oneself, and disdain (regard or treat as unworthy), contempt, or scorn for others, proud, arrogant
transonic = moving at a speed within the range from subsonic to supersonic speed
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absence
1. The state of being away. 缺席; 不在; 不在场的次数或时间
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absent
away; not present 缺席的, 缺少的; vt. 使缺席; prep. 没有
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accordance
1. Agreement; conformity: in accordance with your instructions. 同...一致; 根据
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accustom
To familiarize, as by constant practice, use, or habit: I have accustomed myself to working long hours. 使...习惯于
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ache
1. To suffer a dull, sustained pain. 痛; 持续的疼痛; 渴望; 疼痛
Alternative Greek Root: -algia -algy odyne
Please See: -algia -algy odyne
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anodyne cephalalgia neuralgia
Please See the Dissection of: anodyne cephalalgia neuralgia
Example word meaning:
anodyne = relieving or lessening pain; soothing
cephalalgia = headache
neuralgia = pain from nerves
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acid
sharp and biting to the taste; sour; tart (sharp in taste; sour; acid; acidulous) 酸的; n. 酸, 酸味物质
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adjective
functioning as an adjective (a word in a language serving a modifier of a noun to indicate quality, quantity, or extent of the thing mentioned and modified); not standing by itself; dependent adj. 形容词的, 不独立的; n. 形容词
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admiration
the act of admiring; the sense of wonder, delight, and pleased approval inspired by anything good, skillful, beautiful, etc. 钦佩, 赞赏
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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. 冒险; 历险
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adverb
1. The part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or an entire clause or sentence. 副词
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advertise
to make someone know something; notify; to tell about or praise a product service etc. publicly, as through newspapers, handbills, radio, television, etc., so as to make people want to buy it 登广告; vt. 为...做广告, 宣传
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advise
1. To offer advice to; counsel: advised him to study abroad; advised that we should reconsider the idea. 劝告; 忠告; 通知
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afterwards
At a later time; subsequently 后来
Alternative Latin Root: postea
Note:
Please see post-
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aim
1. a. To direct (a weapon or camera) toward a point.b. To direct or propel (an object, such as a ball) toward a point: aimed the pass at a wide receiver; aimed the shot at the lower right corner of the goal. 打算; 目标; 目的; 目的在于...; 瞄准
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alike
Having close resemblance; similar: The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod. Friends are generally alike in background and tastes. 一样地; 相同的
Alternative Latin Root: sembl simil simul
Please See: sembl simil simul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: assimilate resemble similar simulate simultaneous
Please See the Dissection of: assimilate resemble similar simulate simultaneous
Example word meaning:
assimilate = to change (food) into a form that can be taken up by and made part of the body tissues; to absorb into the body
resemble = to be like or similar to in appearance or nature of something
similar = alike
simulate = imitate; to give the appearance of or effect of another thing
simultaneous = existing or occurring at the same time
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aloud
1. With use of the voice; orally: Read this passage aloud. 大声地
Alternative Latin Root: claim
Please See: claim
Note:
claim is not an exact alternative root for aloud, for information only
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: proclaim
Example word meaning:
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.
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alphabet
1. The letters of a language, arranged in the order fixed by custom. 字母表
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amongst
in the midst of 在 ... 之中
Note: amongst = among
Origin:
See also: among
amuse
1. To hold the attention of or occupy in an agreeable fashion: amused myself with a puzzle. 以...自误; 使发笑; 消遣; 逗...乐
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amusing
1. Entertaining or pleasing. 有趣的; 逗人笑的
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ancient
1. Of, relating to, or belonging to times long past, especially before the fall of the Western Roman Empire (ad 476): ancient cultures. See Synonyms at old. 古代的; 古老的; 远古的
Alternative Greek Root: archa- archae- paleo-
Please See: archa- archae- paleo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: archaeology archaic paleolithic
Please See the Dissection of: archaeology archaic paleolithic
Example word meaning:
archaeology = the study of ancient societies
archaic = being the first, very old, no longer in use
paleolithic = of an Old World (ancient) cultural period characterized by the use of flint, stone, bone tools, hunting.
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ankle
1. The joint formed by the articulation of the lower leg bones with the talus. The ankle connects the foot with the leg. 踝
Alternative Greek Root: tarsos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: tarsus
Example word meaning:
tarsus = 1. a. The section of the vertebrate foot between the leg and the metatarsus.b. The bones making up this section, especially the seven small bones of the human ankle.
Alternative Latin Root: talus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: tassel
Example word meaning:
tassel = 1. A bunch of loose threads or cords bound at one end and hanging free at the other, used as an ornament on curtains or clothing, for example.
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annoy
1. To cause irritation to (another); make somewhat angry. 使烦恼; 骚扰
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ant
Any of numerous hymenopteran insects of the family Formicidae, characteristically having wings only in the males and fertile females and living in colonies that have a complex social organization. 蚂蚁
Alternative Latin Root: formica
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: formic
Example word meaning:
formic = 1. Of or relating to ants.
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anyhow
1. In whatever way or manner; however: I'll cook it anyhow you like. They came anyhow they could—by boat, train, or plane. 无论如何; 无论怎样; 杂乱无章地
Note: anyhow = one + -y + how. Please see one, -y and how. Unable to find any alternative Greek or Latin roots yet
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apparatus
a set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use; 装置, 器具, 器官, 机构, 组织
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appoint
1. To select or designate to fill an office or a position: appointed her the chief operating officer of the company. 任命; 约定
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April
The fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. See Table at calendar. 四月
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arch
1. A usually curved structure forming the upper edge of an open space and supporting the weight above it, as in a bridge or doorway. 拱门; 脚底拱起的部分; 足弓; 弓形; 拱
Alternative Greek Root: arch
Please See: arch
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anarchy tetrarch
Please See the Dissection of: anarchy
Example word meaning:
anarchy = a country, or an organization without government or in disorder
tetrarch = 1. a. A subordinate ruler.b. One of four joint rulers.
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archway
1. A passageway under an arch. 拱道; 拱门
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armour
Variant of armor. 盔甲; 装甲板
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arms
plural of arm. arm = An upper limb of the human body, connecting the hand and wrist to the shoulder arm 的复数. arm = 臂
Note: Please see arm
Origin:
See also: arm
arrange
1. To put into a specific order or relation; dispose: arrange shoes in a neat row. 安排; 布置; 改编; 整理
Alternative Greek Root: tact tax
Please See: tact tax
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: syntax tactics
Please See the Dissection of: syntax tactics
Example word meaning:
syntax = orderly arrangement; the arrangement of and relationships among words, phrases, and clauses forming sentence; structure of sentence; the study of structure of sentence
tactics = the science and art of disposing and maneuvering forces in combat or battle
Origin:
arrangement
1. The act or process of arranging: the arrangement of a time and place for the meeting. 安排; 布置
Alternative Greek Root: tact tax
Please See: tact tax
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: syntax tactics
Please See the Dissection of: syntax tactics
Example word meaning:
syntax = orderly arrangement; the arrangement of and relationships among words, phrases, and clauses forming sentence; structure of sentence; the study of structure of sentence
tactics = the science and art of disposing and maneuvering forces in combat or battle
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arrow
1. A missile having a straight thin shaft with a pointed head at one end and often flight-stabilizing vanes at the other, meant to be shot from a bow. 箭; 箭号; 箭头
Alternative Latin Root: sagitta
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: Sagittarius
Example word meaning:
Sagittarius = 1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Capricorn.
Origin:
artist
one who is adept at something; one who professes or practices an imaginative or fine art 艺术家, 美术家, 艺人
Note: artist = art + -ist. Please see art and -ist
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ash
1. The grayish-white to black powdery residue left when something is burned. 灰
Alternative Latin Root: ciner
Please See: ciner
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cinerarium incinerator
Please See the Dissection of: cinerarium incinerator
Example word meaning:
cinerarium = a place to keep the ashes of cremated (burned up to ashes) bodies
incinerator = a person or thing that incinerates (burns to ashes); especially a furnace or other device for incinerating trash
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ashamed
1. Feeling shame or guilt: Are you ashamed for having lied? 惭愧的; 羞愧的; 羞耻的
Alternative Latin Root: pud
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: impudent repudiate
Please See the Dissection of: impudent
Example word meaning:
impudent = 1 [obs.] lacking modesty 2 marked by contemptuous (full of disrespect or despising) or cocky (boldly or bashly self-confident) boldness or disregard of others
repudiate = 1. To reject the validity or authority of: "Chaucer ... not only came to doubt the worth of his extraordinary body of work, but repudiated it" (Joyce Carol Oates).
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atom
any tiny particle that is indivisible 原子
Note: atom = a- + tom. atom is from Greek. Please see a- and tom
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atomic
1. Of or relating to an atom or atoms. 原子的
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attentive
mindful; observant 注意的, 留意的
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August
inspiring awe (wonder, reverence) and reverence (very deep respect, live and awe); imposing and magnificent adj. 威严的, 尊严的(小写时）; n. 八月(大写时）
Alternative Greek Root: megalo-
Please See: megalo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: megalomaniac
Please See the Dissection of: megalomaniac
Example word meaning:
megalomaniac = a person with a mania for great or grandiose performance or with a delusional mental disorder that is marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur
Alternative Latin Root: grand magn-
Please See: grand magn-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aggrandize grandiloquent magniloquence
Please See the Dissection of: grandiloquent magniloquence
Example word meaning:
aggrandize = 1. a. To increase the scope of; extend: aggrandized the authority of his position.b. To make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation: "The executive branch had aggrandized itself during the war at the expense of the legislative branch" (David Herbert Donald).
grandiloquent = using high-flown, pompous, bombastic words and expressions; same as magniloquent
magniloquence = lofty, pompous (imposing, splendid, or splendorous), or grandiose (being grand and splendor) in speech or style of expression
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aunt
1. a. The sister of one's father or mother.b. The wife of a sibling of one's mother or father. 伯母; 姑妈; 姑母; 姑母的昵称; 姨母
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autumn
1. The season of the year between summer and winter, during which the weather becomes cooler and many plants become dormant, extending in the Northern Hemisphere from the autumnal equinox to the winter solstice and popularly considered to include the months of September, October, and November; fall. In the Southern Hemisphere autumn includes March, April, and May. 秋天; 秋季
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awake
1. To rouse from sleep; waken: "It was almost dark when the sound of crickets awoke her" (Jonathan Safran Foer). 唤醒; 醒着的; 醒来
Alternative Latin Root: vigil
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: vigilant
Example word meaning:
vigilant = On the alert, as for danger or error; watchful. See Synonyms at careful.
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awkward
1. Not graceful; ungainly. 笨拙的; 难处理的; 尴尬的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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axe
1. A tool with a bladed, usually heavy head mounted crosswise on a handle, used for felling trees or chopping wood. 减少; 削减; 斧; 斧子; 解雇
Alternative Greek Root: pelekus
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: pelican
Example word meaning:
pelican = Any of various large, web-footed birds of the genus Pelecanus primarily of tropical and warm regions, having a long straight bill from which hangs a distensible pouch of skin used for catching and holding fish.
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backwards
Directed or facing toward the back or rear 向后
Alternative Latin Root: retro-
Please See: retro-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: retroactive retrospect
Please See the Dissection of: retroactive retrospect
Example word meaning:
retroactive = extending in effect to a time in the past
retrospect = a looking back on or thinking about things past
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bacteria
Plural of bacterium. 细菌
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banana
1. Any of several treelike plants of the genus Musa, especially M. acuminata, having a terminal crown of large, entire leaves and a hanging cluster of fruits. 香蕉
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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bare
1. Lacking the usual or appropriate covering or clothing; naked: a bare arm. 空的; 赤裸的; 露出; 光秃的; 基本的
Alternative Latin Root: nud
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: denude
Example word meaning:
denude = 1. To divest of covering; make bare.
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barrel
1. A large cylindrical container, usually made of staves bound together with hoops, with a flat top and bottom of equal diameter. 桶; 枪管
Alternative Latin Root: tonna
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: tunnel
Example word meaning:
tunnel = 1. An underground or underwater passage.
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basin
a round wide shallow container as for holding water for people to wash in 脸盆, 盆地, 流域, 水池
Alternative Latin Root: bacca
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: bacca
Example word meaning:
bacca = 1. botany a simple, fleshy, indehiscent fruit developing from a single ovary, such as the grape or cranberry
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bathe
1. To take a bath. 把...沉浸在液体中; 沐浴; 游泳
Alternative Latin Root: baptein lav terg
Please See: lav terg
Note:
terg is not an exact alternative for bathe, it is listed here for information purpose only
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: baptize detergent lave
Please See the Dissection of: detergent lave
Example word meaning:
baptize = 1. To admit into Christianity by means of baptism.
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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beak
1. a. The bill of a bird, especially one that is strong and curved, such as that of a hawk or a finch.b. A similar structure in other animals, such as turtles, insects, or fish. 鸟嘴
Alternative Latin Root: rostr
Please See: rostr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: rostrum
Please See the Dissection of: rostrum
Example word meaning:
rostrum = a platform for speakers in the Roman Forum decorated with the beaks of captured ships; an ancient Roman platform for public orators (speakers)
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beam
1. A squared-off log or a large, oblong piece of timber, metal, or stone used especially as a horizontal support in construction. 光束; 发射; 梁; 笑逐颜开; 船的最大宽度
Alternative Greek Root: histo
Please See: histo
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: histogram
Example word meaning:
histogram = A bar graph of a frequency distribution in which one axis lists each unique value (or range of continuous values) in a set of data, and the area of each bar represents the frequency (or relative frequency) of that value (or range of continuous values).
Alternative Latin Root: radi
Please See: radi
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: radiant
Example word meaning:
radiant = 1. Emitting heat or light: a radiant star.
Origin:
bean
1. a. Any of various twining herbs of the genus Phaseolus in the pea family, native to the Americas, having leaves with three leaflets and variously colored flowers, and widely cultivated for their edible pods and seeds.b. A seed or pod of any of these plants. 豆; 豆子; 豆形果实
Alternative Latin Root: legumin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: leguminous
Example word meaning:
leguminous = 1. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of plants in the pea family, which includes peas, beans, clover, and alfalfa.
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beard
1. A growth of hair on the chin, cheeks, and throat of a person, especially a man. 胡须; 植物的芒
Alternative Latin Root: barba
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: barber
Example word meaning:
barber = 1. To cut (the hair of someone).
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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. 美丽; 美人; 美景; 美的东西
Alternative Greek Root: kallos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: calisthenics calliope
Example word meaning:
calisthenics = 1. (used with a pl. verb) Gymnastic exercises designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical well-being: Sit-ups, trunk twists, and other calisthenics are demonstrated on the video.
calliope = The Muse of epic poetry.
Note: For root, please see beautiful
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bee
1. Any of numerous winged, hairy-bodied, usually stinging hymenopteran insects of the superfamily Apoidea, including both solitary species and social species such as the honeybees, and characterized by sucking and chewing mouthparts for gathering nectar and pollen. 蜜蜂; 工作结合娱乐的聚会
Alternative Latin Root: api
Please See: api
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: apiary apiculture
Please See the Dissection of: apiary apiculture
Example word meaning:
apiary = a place for keeping bees; especially a collection of hives or colonies of bees kept for their honey
apiculture = the raising and care of bees; beekeeping
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beg
1. a. To ask (someone) for something in an urgent or humble manner: begged me for help; begged me to give him the phone number.b. To ask for (something) in an urgent or humble manner: beg someone's forgiveness; beg a favor.c. To ask for (food or money, for instance) as a beggar. 乞求; 乞讨; 央求; 恳求; 求
Alternative Latin Root: mendic ora preca
Please See: mendic ora preca
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: imprecation mendicant oratory precarious
Please See the Dissection of: imprecation mendicant oratory precarious
Example word meaning:
imprecation = the act of imprecating (praying for or invoking) evil, etc. on someone; a curse
mendicant = asking for alms (foods, money, cloths to poor people); begging
oratory = a place for prayer
precarious = dependent upon chance; risky; dependent upon the will or favor of another person
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behaviour
Variant of behavior. 行为; 反应; 活动
Alternative Greek Root: -ism
Please See: -ism
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: heliotropism heroism
Please See the Dissection of: heliotropism
Example word meaning:
heliotropism = an action responsive to sunlight stimulus
heroism = 1. Heroic conduct or behavior.
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belief
1. The mental act, condition, or habit of placing trust or confidence in another: My belief in you is as strong as ever. 信仰; 信念; 相信
Alternative Greek Root: -ism dogma dox
Please See: -ism dox
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: dogmatic orthodox pansophism
Please See the Dissection of: dogmatic orthodox pansophism
Example word meaning:
dogmatic = of or like dogma; doctrinal (a belief; a doctrine or tenet); asserted a priori or without proof
orthodox = conforming to established doctrine especially in religion
pansophism = pretension to universal knowledge
Alternative Latin Root: fid
Please See: fid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: infidel onfident
Please See the Dissection of: infidel
Example word meaning:
infidel = an unbeliever with respect to a particular religion; one who acknowledges no religious belief; a disbeliever
onfident =
Origin:
beneath
1. In a lower place; below. 不值得; 在...下方; 在...之下; 在下方
Alternative Greek Root: hypo-
Please See: hypo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: hypotenuse
Please See the Dissection of: hypotenuse
Example word meaning:
hypotenuse = the side of a right-angled triangle that is opposite the right angle
Alternative Latin Root: infra- sub- subter- suc- suf- sug- sum- sup- sur- sus-
Please See: infra- sub- subter- suc- suf- sug- sum- sup- sur- sus-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: infrared resuscitate submarine substantive subterfuge succeed succinct suffuse suggestion summon supposition susceptible
Please See the Dissection of: infrared resuscitate submarine substantive subterfuge succeed succinct suffuse suggestion summon supposition susceptible
Example word meaning:
infrared = situated outside the visible spectrum at its red end
resuscitate = to revive or revitalize; bring back to life; especially to revive (someone in a faint, apparently dead, etc.), as by artificial respiration
submarine = under water, especially under sea
substantive = existing independently; not dependent upon or subordinate to another
subterfuge = deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
succeed = to follow after another in order
succinct = close-fitting; being girded (encircled or bound with a flexible band such as a belt); marked by compact precise expression without wasted words
suffuse = to fill and to overspread with a color, fluid, glow, etc., said of air, light, a blush, etc.
suggestion = the act of suggesting (to call forth; propose; request); mentioning or implying as a possibility; proposing as desirable or fitting for something
summon = To call together; convene
supposition = something that is supposed (to be laid down, or imagined as an assumption, or proposal); hypothesis
susceptible = easily affected emotionally; having a sensitive nature of feelings about something
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berry
1. Botany An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary and having the whole wall fleshy, such as a grape or tomato. 浆果
Alternative Greek Root: kokkos rhax
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: cochineal raisin
Example word meaning:
cochineal = 1. A red colorant, whose primary constituent is carminic acid, that is made of the dried and pulverized bodies of female cochineal insects and is used to color food and cosmetics.
raisin = 1. A sweet grape dried either in the sun or by artificial means.
Alternative Latin Root: baca coccum
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: baccalaureate cacoon
Example word meaning:
baccalaureate = 1. See bachelor's degree.
cacoon =
Origin:
beside
1. At the side of; next to. 与...相比; 在...旁边; 在旁边
Alternative Greek Root: par- para-
Please See: par- para-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: paragraph parasite parody
Please See the Dissection of: paragraph parasite parody
Example word meaning:
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)
parasite = a person, as in ancient Greece, who flattered and amused the host in return for free meals
parody = a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or for ridiculous effect
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besides
1. In addition; also: I could smell the ocean, some pine trees, and something else besides. 此外; 而且; 除...之外; 除了…
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see beside
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bible
1. a. The sacred book of Christianity, a collection of ancient writings including the books of both the Old Testament and the New Testament.b. The Hebrew Scriptures, the sacred book of Judaism.c. A particular copy of a Bible: the old family Bible.d. A book or collection of writings constituting the sacred text of a religion. 圣经; 犹太教圣经
Note: bible = biblio, it is already a root from Greek. No need to find any alternative Greek or Latin root for this word
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bind
1. a. To tie or secure, as with a rope or cord.b. To hold or restrain by tying with rope or bonds: bound the prisoner. 捆绑; 装订; 装订书
Alternative Greek Root: sphingein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: sphincter
Example word meaning:
sphincter = A ringlike muscle that normally maintains constriction of a body passage or orifice and that relaxes as required by normal physiological functioning.
Alternative Latin Root: lig nect ser strain straint strict string
Please See: lig strain straint strict string
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: alliance annex connect constraint desert exert lien ligament ligature restrain restrict stringent
Please See the Dissection of: alliance annex constraint lien ligament ligature restrain restrict stringent
Example word meaning:
alliance = an allying or being allied; specifically, a union or joining as of families by marriage
annex = to add on or attach, as a smaller thing to a larger; append
connect = 1. To join or fasten together: a bridge that connects the island with the mainland.
constraint = the state of being restricted, checked, or compelled to avoid or to performed actions
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.
exert = 1. To put to use or effect; put forth: exerted all my strength to move the box.
lien = a claim (such as a bank's claim) on the property of another (such as your house) as security for the payment of a just debt (such as the mortgage of your house)
ligament = a bond or tie connecting one thing with another
ligature = something that is used to bind; bond
restrain = to prevent from doing, exhibiting, demonstrating or expressing something
restrict = to confine within bounds
stringent = tight; constricted
Origin:
blade
1. The flat cutting part of a sharpened weapon or tool. 刀刃; 叶片; 桨片
Alternative Greek Root: spath
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: spade
Example word meaning:
spade = 1. A sturdy digging tool having a thick handle and a heavy, flat blade that can be pressed into the ground with the foot.
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bleed
1. To emit or lose blood. 出血; 流血
Alternative Latin Root: crud
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: crude
Example word meaning:
crude = 1. Being in an unrefined or natural state: crude cotton.
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bless
1. To make holy by religious rite; sanctify: The clergy blessed the site for the new monastery. 保佑; 求神赐福于; 祝福
Alternative Greek Root: elysion markar
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: elysium macaroni
Example word meaning:
elysium = 1. Greek Mythology The Elysian Fields.
macaroni = 1. pl. macaroni Pasta in any of various hollow shapes, especially short curved tubes.
Alternative Latin Root: beat
Please See: beat
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: beatific beatify
Please See the Dissection of: beatific beatify
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
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boil
1. a. To change from a liquid to a vapor by the application of heat: All the water boiled away and left the kettle dry.b. To reach the boiling point.c. To undergo the action of boiling, especially in being cooked. 煮沸; 疖; 在沸水中煮; 沸腾
Alternative Latin Root: boil ferv
Please See: ferv
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: effervescent fervent parboil
Please See the Dissection of: effervescent fervent
Example word meaning:
effervescent = giving off gas bubbles; bubbling up; foaming
fervent = hot; burning; glowing
parboil = 1. To cook partially by boiling for a brief period: parboiled and then sautéed the new potatoes.
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bold
1. a. Fearless and daring; courageous: a bold leader.b. Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring: a bold voyage to unknown lands. See Synonyms at brave. 大胆的; 粗体的; 醒目的; 黑体的
Alternative Latin Root: avid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: audacity
Please See the Dissection of: audacity
Example word meaning:
audacity = the quality or state of being audacious (adventurous; intrepidly or fearlessly daring)
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bomb
1. a. An explosive weapon detonated by impact, proximity to an object, a timing mechanism, or other means.b. An atomic or nuclear bomb. Used with the. 炸弹; 轰炸; 失败; 投炸弹于
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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bowel
1. a. often bowels The intestine.b. A part or division of the intestine: the large bowel. 内部; 最深处; 肠
Alternative Greek Root: koili
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: celiac
Example word meaning:
celiac = Of or relating to the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
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brass
1. a. A yellowish alloy of copper and zinc, sometimes including small amounts of other metals, but usually 67 percent copper and 33 percent zinc.b. Ornaments, objects, or utensils made of this alloy. 黄铜; 铜管乐器
Alternative Latin Root: aes
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: era
Example word meaning:
era = 1. a period of time considered as being of a distinctive character; epoch
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breadth
1. The measure or dimension from side to side; width. 宽度; 广度; 横; 范围
Alternative Latin Root: latitude
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: latitude
Please See the Dissection of: latitude
Example word meaning:
latitude = freedom from narrow restrictions; freedom of opinion, conduct, or action
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breathe
1. a. To inhale and exhale air using the lungs: Use a snorkel to breathe while swimming.b. To inhale air or another gas: Breathe in slowly. c. To exhale air or another gas: I breathed on the window and fogged it up.d. To exchange gases as part of respiration or photosynthesis: Fish breathe with their gills. Stomata allow leaves to breathe.e. To use air in combustion: leave space so the fire can breathe; replace the air filter so the engine can breathe. 呼吸; 吐露; 吸
Alternative Greek Root: -pnea
Please See: -pnea
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: apnea dyspnea
Please See the Dissection of: dyspnea
Example word meaning:
apnea = Temporary absence or voluntary cessation of breathing.
dyspnea = difficult or labored breathing
Alternative Latin Root: hali spir
Please See: spir
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: aspiration conspiracy expire halitosis inhale inspiration respiration spiritual spirometer transpire
Please See the Dissection of: aspiration conspiracy inspiration respiration spiritual spirometer transpire
Example word meaning:
aspiration = strong desire or ambition, as for advancement, honor, etc.
conspiracy = a planning and acting together with someone secretly, especially for an unlawful or harmful purpose, such as murder or treason (being not loyal to one's own country)
expire = 1. To come to an end; terminate: My membership in the club has expired.
halitosis = See bad breath.
inhale = 1. To draw (air or smoke, for example) into the lungs by breathing; inspire.
inspiration = a breathing in, as of air into the lungs; inhaling, an motivation, an impelling
respiration = the act or process of respiring(breathing); breathing; inhaling and exhaling air
spiritual = of the spirit or the soul as distinguished from the body or material matters
spirometer = an instrument for measuring the breathing capacity of the lungs
transpire = to cause (vapor, moisture, etc.) to pass through tissue or other permeable substances, especially, through the pores of the skin or the surface of leaves, etc., as a plant does
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breed
1. To produce (offspring); give birth to or hatch. 繁殖; 品种; 培育; 养育
Alternative Latin Root: parent
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: parent
Example word meaning:
parent = 1. a. A female person whose egg unites with a sperm or a male person whose sperm unites with an egg, resulting in the conception of a child or the birth of a child.b. A female person who is pregnant with or gives birth to a child except when someone else has legal rights to the child.c. A person who adopts a child.d. A person who raises a child.
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British
1. a. Of or relating to Great Britain or its people, language, or culture.b. Of or relating to the United Kingdom or the Commonwealth of Nations. 英国的; 大不列颠的; 英国人
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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broadcast
1. To communicate or transmit (a signal, a message, or content, such as audio or video programming) to numerous recipients simultaneously over a communication network: a radio station that broadcasts news; an agency broadcasting an appeal for donations over the internet. 广播; 广播节目; 散布; 使广为人知
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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bucket
1. a. A cylindrical vessel used for holding or carrying liquids or solids; a pail.b. The amount that a bucket can hold: One bucket of paint will be enough for the ceiling. 桶; 水桶
Alternative Latin Root: galleta
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: gallon
Example word meaning:
gallon = 1. Abbr. gal.a. A unit of volume in the US Customary System, used in liquid measure, equal to 4 quarts (3.785 liters).b. A unit of volume in the British Imperial System, used in liquid and dry measure, equal to 4 quarts (4.546 liters). See Table at measurement.
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Buddhism
1. The teaching of Siddhartha Gautama that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct, wisdom, and meditation releases one from desire, suffering, and rebirth. 佛教
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Buddhist
one who follows the teachings of Buddha 佛教徒
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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bullet
1. a. A usually metal projectile in the shape of a pointed cylinder or a ball that is expelled from a firearm, especially a rifle or handgun.b. Such a projectile in a metal casing; a cartridge. 子弹; 枪弹
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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burst
1. a. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.b. To explode. 爆裂; 突发; 突然出现; 突然破裂或爆裂; 河水泛滥
Alternative Greek Root: rhag rhea rheo rrh
Please See: rhag rhea rheo rrh
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: hemorrhage logorrhea
Please See the Dissection of: hemorrhage logorrhea
Example word meaning:
hemorrhage = the escape of large quantities of blood from a blood vessel; heavy bleeding
logorrhea = bursting too many words, talkativeness, or wordiness
Alternative Latin Root: crepit rout rupt
Please See: crepit rout rupt
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: decrepit erupt eruption eruptive irruption rut
Please See the Dissection of: decrepit erupt eruption eruptive irruption rut
Example word meaning:
decrepit = wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age; worn-out; impaired by use or wear; fallen into ruin or disrepair
erupt = to force out or release or burst out suddenly and often violently something(such as lava or steam)
eruption = a bursting forth or out, as of lava from a volcano
eruptive = erupting (forcing or bursting out suddenly) or tending to erupt
irruption = the act of irrupting (bursting suddenly or violently)
rut = 1. A sunken track or groove made by the passage of vehicles.
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bury
1. a. To place (a corpse) in a grave, a tomb, or the sea; inter.b. To dispose of (a corpse) ritualistically by means other than interment or cremation. 掩埋; 埋藏
Alternative Greek Root: hume
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: inhume posthumous
Example word meaning:
inhume = To place in a grave; bury.
posthumous = 1. Occurring or continuing after one's death: a posthumous award.
Alternative Latin Root: sepulchr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: sepulcher sepulchre sepulture
Example word meaning:
sepulcher = 1. A burial vault.
sepulchre = Variant of sepulcher.
sepulture = 1. The act of interment; burial.
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bush
1. A low shrub with many branches. 尤指非洲和澳大利亚的荒野; 未开垦的丛林地; 灌木; 灌木丛; 矮树丛
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butter
1. A soft yellowish or whitish emulsion of butterfat, water, air, and sometimes salt, churned from milk or cream and processed for use in cooking and as a food. 黄油; 抹黄油
Alternative Latin Root: butyrum
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: butter butyric
Example word meaning:
butter = 1. A soft yellowish or whitish emulsion of butterfat, water, air, and sometimes salt, churned from milk or cream and processed for use in cooking and as a food.
butyric = 1. Relating to, containing, or derived from butter.
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cage
1. A structure for confining birds or animals, enclosed on at least one side by a grating of wires or bars that lets in air and light. 把...关入笼内; 笼; 笼子; 罐笼
Alternative Latin Root: cavea
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: decoy jail
Example word meaning:
decoy = 1. a. A living or artificial bird or other animal used to entice game into a trap or within shooting range.b. An enclosed place, such as a pond, into which wildfowl are lured for capture.
jail = 1. A place of detention, especially for persons who are accused of committing a crime and have not been released on bail or for persons who are serving short sentences after conviction of a misdemeanor.
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camel
1. Either of two chiefly domesticated ruminant mammals of the genus Camelus, the Bactrian camel or the dromedary, having a humped back and long neck, and used in northern Africa, the Middle East, and Asia as a beast of burden and a source of wool, milk, and meat. 骆驼
Alternative Greek Root: kamelo
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: camelopard
Example word meaning:
camelopard = 1. A giraffe.
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captain
1. One who commands, leads, or guides others, especially:a. The officer in command of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.b. A precinct commander in a police or fire department, usually ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief.c. The designated leader of a team or crew in sports. 担任队长; 机长; 机长或船长; 船长; 队长
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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cardboard
1. Made of or consisting of cardboard. 卡纸板; 卡纸板的; 硬纸板; 硬纸板的; 纸板
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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carriage
1. A wheeled vehicle, especially a four-wheeled horse-drawn passenger vehicle, often of an elegant design. 举止; 仪态; 四轮马车; 客车厢; 打字机滑动架
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Latin carruca means traveling carriage, but it is of Celtic origin
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cart
1. a. A small wheeled vehicle typically pushed by hand: a shopping cart; a pastry cart.b. A two-wheeled vehicle drawn by an animal and used in farm work and for transporting goods.c. The quantity that a cart can hold. 手推车; 用手提; 用马车载运; 二轮运货马车; 大车
Alternative Latin Root: curr
Please See: curr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: corral
Example word meaning:
corral = 1. An enclosure for confining livestock.
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castle
1. a. A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually dominating the surrounding country.b. A fortified stronghold converted to residential use.c. A large ornate building similar to or resembling a fortified stronghold. 城堡; 国际象棋中的城堡
Alternative Latin Root: castr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: castle
Example word meaning:
castle = 1. a. A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually dominating the surrounding country.b. A fortified stronghold converted to residential use.c. A large ornate building similar to or resembling a fortified stronghold.
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cattle
1. a. Ruminant mammals of the genus Bos that have been domesticated and are often raised for meat and dairy products. Cows, steers, bulls, and oxen are cattle. b. Similar wild or domesticated bovine animals, such as anoas or gaurs. 家养牲畜; 牛; 牛群
Alternative Latin Root: bov pecu
Please See: bov pecu
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: bovine peculate peculiar
Please See the Dissection of: bovine peculiar
Example word meaning:
bovine = of, relating to, or resembling bovines (animals of bovinae subfamily) and especially the oxen or cows
peculate = To embezzle (funds) or engage in embezzlement.
peculiar = of only one person, thing, group, country, etc.; distinctive; exclusive
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cave
1. A hollow or natural passage under or into the earth, especially one with an opening to the surface. 山洞; 洞穴
Alternative Greek Root: spelunx
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: spelunker
Example word meaning:
spelunker = One who explores caves chiefly as a hobby; a caver.
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cease
1. To come to an end; stop: a process that never ceases. 停止
Alternative Greek Root: sabat
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: sabbath
Example word meaning:
sabbath = 1. The seventh day of the week, Saturday, observed as the day of rest and worship in Judaism and some Christian sects.
Alternative Latin Root: cess paus
Please See: cess
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cease cessation incessant pause pose
Example word meaning:
cease = 1. To come to an end; stop: a process that never ceases.
cessation = A bringing or coming to an end; a ceasing: a cessation of hostilities.
incessant = Continuing without interruption. See Synonyms at continual.
pause = 1. To cease or suspend an action temporarily: She paused in her piano exercises to listen for the baby.
pose = 1. To set forth in words for consideration; propound: pose a question. See Synonyms at propose.
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cement
1. a. A building material made by grinding calcined limestone and clay to a fine powder, which can be mixed with water and poured to set as a solid mass or used as an ingredient in making mortar or concrete.b. Portland cement.c. Concrete. 水泥; 用水泥粘合; 粘固粉; 胶接剂
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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cent
A unit of currency equal to 1/100 of various currencies, including the US dollar and the euro. 分; 货币单位
Alternative Latin Root: cent-
Please See: cent-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cent centenary centennial centesimal centipede century percent percentage sesquicentennial sexcentennial
Please See the Dissection of: centipede percentage sesquicentennial sexcentennial
Example word meaning:
cent = A unit of currency equal to 1/100 of various currencies, including the US dollar and the euro.
centenary = 1. Of or relating to a 100-year period.
centennial = 1. Of or relating to an age or period of 100 years.
centesimal = Relating to or divided into hundredths.
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
century = 1. a. A period of 100 years.b. Each of the successive periods of 100 years before or since the advent of the Christian era.
percent = 1. pl. percent also per cent One part in a hundred: The report states that 42 percent of the alumni contributed to the endowment. Also called per centum.
percentage = a given part or a given amount in every hundred
sesquicentennial = a 150th anniversary or its celebration
sexcentennial = happening once every six hundred years
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centre
Variant of center. 中心; 中心点; 位于中央; 把...放在中部; 重点
Alternative Latin Root: centr
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: centripetal concentrate concentric eccentric
Please See the Dissection of: centripetal concentric
Example word meaning:
centripetal = proceeding, going or acting in a direction toward a center or an axis
concentrate = 1. a. To direct or draw toward a common center; focus.b. To bring into one main body: Authority was concentrated in the president.
concentric = having a center in common
eccentric = 1. Departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern. See Synonyms at strange.
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century
1. a. A period of 100 years.b. Each of the successive periods of 100 years before or since the advent of the Christian era. 世纪; 板球中的一百分
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please refer to latin root cent-
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ceremony
1. A formal act or set of acts performed as prescribed by ritual or custom: a wedding ceremony; the Japanese tea ceremony. 仪式; 典礼; 礼节
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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certainty
1. The fact, quality, or state of being certain, especially: a. Inevitability: the certainty of death.b. The quality of being established as true: the certainty that the earth orbits the sun.c. Confidence; assurance: his certainty that things would get better. 亳无疑问; 必然的事情; 确定; 确定的事
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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chairman
1. The presiding officer of an assembly, meeting, committee, or board. 主席
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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chalk
1. A soft compact calcite, CaCO3, with varying amounts of silica, quartz, feldspar, or other mineral impurities, generally gray-white or yellow-white and derived chiefly from fossil seashells. 粉笔; 白垩
Alternative Greek Root: gyps
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: gypsum
Example word meaning:
gypsum = A widespread colorless, white, or yellowish mineral, CaSO4·2H2O, used in the manufacture of plaster of Paris, various plaster products, and fertilizers.
Alternative Latin Root: creta
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: crayon cretaceous
Example word meaning:
crayon = 1. A stick of colored wax, charcoal, or chalk, used for drawing.
cretaceous = 1. Of, relating to, or being the period of geologic time from about 146 to 66 million years ago, the third and most recent period of the Mesozoic Era. The Cretaceous Period is characterized by the formation of modern continents from the supercontinent Pangaea and by the development of flowering plants. The Period ended with the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs and many other forms of life. See Table at geologic time.
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charm
1. a. The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal: an old house with a lot of charm.b. A quality that pleases or attracts; a delightful characteristic: A mischievous grin was among the child's many charms. 魅力; 魔力; 小饰物; 护身符等; 用魔力控制
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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chase
1. To follow rapidly in order to catch or overtake; pursue: chased the thief. 追猎; 追赶; 追逐; 驱逐
Alternative Latin Root: capt
Please See: capt
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: catch cater
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.
cater = 1. To provide food or entertainment.
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cheat
1. To deceive by trickery; swindle: cheated customers by overcharging them for purchases. 欺骗; 骗子; 欺诈
Alternative Latin Root: fraud
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: defraud
Example word meaning:
defraud = To take something from by fraud; swindle: defrauded the immigrants by selling them worthless land deeds.
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cheer
1. a. A shout of approval, encouragement, or congratulation: a remark that drew cheers from the crowd.b. A short, rehearsed jingle or phrase, shouted in unison by a squad of cheerleaders. 欢呼; 为...欢呼; 心情
Alternative Greek Root: hilar
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: exhilarate hilarious hilarity
Example word meaning:
exhilarate = 1. To cause to feel happily refreshed and energetic; elate: We were exhilarated by the cool, pine-scented air.
hilarious = Characterized by or causing great merriment.
hilarity = Great merriment.
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cheerful
1. Being in or characterized by good spirits; merry. See Synonyms at glad1. 快乐的; 愉快的; 高兴的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see cheer
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cheese
1. a. A solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk, often seasoned and aged.b. A molded mass of this substance. 乳酪; 奶酪; 干酪
Alternative Greek Root: turos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: butter tyrosine
Example word meaning:
butter = 1. A soft yellowish or whitish emulsion of butterfat, water, air, and sometimes salt, churned from milk or cream and processed for use in cooking and as a food.
tyrosine = A nonessential amino acid, C9H11NO3, that is produced in the body from phenylalanine and is a precursor of melanin and of several neurotransmitters and hormones, such as epinephrine and thyroxine.
Alternative Latin Root: case
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: casein cheese
Example word meaning:
casein = A protein that is the major component of milk. It is the basis of cheese and is used in food products and in certain adhesives and paints.
cheese = 1. a. A solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk, often seasoned and aged.b. A molded mass of this substance.
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cheque
Variant of check.. 支票
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. cheque originally means the title for a Persian king.
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chief
1. One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader. 首要的; 首领; 首长; 部落族长或酋长
Alternative Latin Root: capit prim
Please See: capit prim
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: capital captain primary principal
Please See the Dissection of: capital primary principal
Example word meaning:
capital = involving or punishable by death (as a capital crime); most important
captain = 1. One who commands, leads, or guides others, especially:a. The officer in command of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.b. A precinct commander in a police or fire department, usually ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief.c. The designated leader of a team or crew in sports.
primary = first in time or order of development; primitive; original; earliest
principal = most important, consequential, or influential, chief
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children
Plural of child. 孩子们
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see child
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chimney
1. a. A passage through which smoke and gases escape from a fire or furnace; a flue.b. The usually vertical structure containing a chimney.c. The part of such a structure that rises above a roof. 烟囱
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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chin
1. To pull (oneself) up with the arms while grasping an overhead horizontal bar until the chin is level with or above the bar. 下巴; 下颚
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Christian
1. Professing belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. 基督教的; 基督徒; 基督教徒
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Christianity
1. A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. Most forms of Christianity hold that Jesus is the son of God and is the second person of the Trinity, through whom humans may attain redemption from sin. 基督教
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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Christmas
1. A Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus. 圣诞节
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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cinema
the art of making films showing moving objects; cinema = cinematography, movies, films collectively 电影院, 电影
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Cinema was invented in France
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circle
1. a. A plane curve everywhere equidistant from a given fixed point, the center.b. A planar region bounded by a circle.c. Something, such as a ring, shaped like such a plane curve. 兴趣相同的人形成的圈子; 剧场的楼厅; 圆; 圆形; 环状物
Alternative Greek Root: cycl
Please See: cycl
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anticyclone bicycle cycloid cyclometer cyclone cyclops encyclical hemicycle
Please See the Dissection of: anticyclone bicycle cycloid cyclometer cyclone Cyclops encyclical hemicycle
Example word meaning:
anticyclone = a system of winds that rotates about a center of high atmospheric pressure clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern, that usually advances at 20 to 30 miles (about 30 to 50 kilometers) per hour, and that usually has a
bicycle = a vehicle or carriage with two wheels on which you push to move with feet
cycloid = a curve produced by a particular point on a circle as the circle moves along a straight line
cyclometer = an instrument to measure the revolutions of a wheel
cyclone = moving wind rotating around a center point
cyclops = any of a race of giants who have only one eye in the middle of forehead
encyclical = addressed to everyone in a group; general
hemicycle = half a cycle
Alternative Latin Root: circ orb
Please See: orb
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: circle circuit circulate orbit search
Please See the Dissection of: circuit orbit
Example word meaning:
circle = 1. a. A plane curve everywhere equidistant from a given fixed point, the center.b. A planar region bounded by a circle.c. Something, such as a ring, shaped like such a plane curve.
circuit = a usually circular line encompassing an area; the space enclosed with such a line; a course around a periphery
circulate = 1. To move in or flow through a circle or circuit: blood circulating through the body.
orbit = track; path
search = 1. To move around in, go through, or look through in an effort to find something: searched the room for her missing earring; searched the desk for a pen.
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The root for search is circ
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circular
1. Of or relating to a circle. 圆形的; 循环的; 通知
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Circular is actually from circle, please see circle
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citizen
1. A person owing loyalty to and entitled by birth or naturalization to the protection of a state or nation. 市民; 公民
Alternative Latin Root: civi municip polit
Please See: civi
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: civics civilization municipal police politic
Please See the Dissection of: civics civilization municipal
Example word meaning:
civics = the branch of political science that deals with civic affairs and the duties and rights of citizenship
civilization = the process of civilizing ( bringing or coming out of a primitive or savage (wild, uncultivated, rugged) condition) or becoming civilized
municipal = of or having to do with a city, town, etc. or its local government; having self-government locally
police = 1. (used with a pl. verb)a. A body of government employees trained in methods of law enforcement and crime prevention and detection and authorized to maintain the peace, safety, and order of the community.b. A body of persons with a similar organization and function: campus police. Also called police force.
politic = Showing sound or pragmatic judgment; prudent; judicious: found it politic not to mention his youthful indiscretions.
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civilize
1. To raise from barbarism to an enlightened stage of development; bring out of a primitive or savage state. 使开化；使文明
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. The root for civilize is civi. Please see citizen
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clay
1. a. A fine-grained, firm earthy material that is plastic when wet and hardens when heated, consisting primarily of hydrated silicates of aluminum and widely used in making bricks, tiles, and pottery.b. A hardening or nonhardening material having a consistency similar to clay and used for modeling. 粘土
Alternative Latin Root: creta
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: crayon cretaceous
Example word meaning:
crayon = 1. A stick of colored wax, charcoal, or chalk, used for drawing.
cretaceous = 1. Of, relating to, or being the period of geologic time from about 146 to 66 million years ago, the third and most recent period of the Mesozoic Era. The Cretaceous Period is characterized by the formation of modern continents from the supercontinent Pangaea and by the development of flowering plants. The Period ended with the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs and many other forms of life. See Table at geologic time.
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clever
1. a. Mentally quick and original; bright: a clever student.b. Skilled at accomplishing things, especially with the hands: a clever carpenter.c. Crafty; cunning: "a hard-working kid who rose from poverty, only to be duped by rich, clever bankers" (Jeff Goodell). 聪明的; 机敏的; 灵巧的
Alternative Greek Root: soph sophos
Please See: soph
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: sophism sophist sophistication sophistry
Please See the Dissection of: sophist sophistication sophistry
Example word meaning:
sophism = 1. A plausible but fallacious argument.
sophist = a wise man; philosopher; as opposed to pedant (a person who is showy of his knowledge
sophistication = the use of sophistry (reasoning or argumentation that is subtly deceptive); the process or result of becoming sophisticated (cultured, complicated)
sophistry = reasoning or argumentation that is subtly deceptive
Alternative Latin Root: facet
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: facetious
Please See the Dissection of: facetious
Example word meaning:
facetious = joking or trying to be jocular (joking), especially at in inappropriate time
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cliff
A high, steep, or overhanging face of rock. 峭壁; 悬崖
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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climb
1. a. To move upward, especially by using the hands and feet: We climbed until we reached the shelter. The truck climbed the mountain highway.b. To move in a specified direction by using the hands and feet: climbed down the ladder; climbed out the window.c. To engage in the activity or sport of mountain climbing. 攀登; 攀登处; 攀登路线; 上升
Alternative Latin Root: scal scand scend scens scent
Please See: scal scand scend scens scent
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: ascend condescend descend descent scan scandal transcend
Please See the Dissection of: ascend condescend descend descent scandal transcend
Example word meaning:
ascend = to move upward; to slope upward
condescend = to descend voluntarily to the level as lower, of the person one is dealing with; be graciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; deign (to condescend to do something thought to be slightly beneath one's dignity
descend = to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one; to originate; derive
descent = the act of descending (passing from a higher place or level to a lower one); derivation from an ancestor; birth, lineage [of French descent]
scan = 1. a. To look at carefully or thoroughly, especially in search of something; examine: The sailor scanned the horizon for signs of land.b. To look over quickly or read hastily: I scanned the newspaper while eating breakfast.
scandal = discredit brought upon religion by unseemly conduct in a religious person; loss of or damage to reputation caused by actual or apparent violation of morality or propriety; disgrace; malicious or defamatory gossip
transcend = to rise above or go beyond the limits of; to overcome; to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of
Note:
as in scan a verse: to analyze a verse
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cloth
1. Fabric or material formed by weaving, knitting, pressing, or felting natural or synthetic fibers. 布; 抹布
Alternative Latin Root: linen
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: lint
Example word meaning:
lint = 1. Clinging bits of fiber and fluff; fuzz.
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clothing
1. Clothes considered as a group; wearing apparel. 衣服
Alternative Latin Root: vestis
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: vest vestment
Example word meaning:
vest = 1. A sleeveless garment, often having buttons down the front, worn usually over a shirt or blouse and sometimes as part of a three-piece suit.
vestment = 1. A garment, especially a robe or gown worn as an indication of office or state.
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coal
1. a. A natural dark brown to black graphitelike material used as a fuel, formed from fossilized plants and consisting of amorphous carbon with various organic and some inorganic compounds.b. A piece of this substance. 煤
Alternative Greek Root: anthrax
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anthracite anthrax
Please See the Dissection of: anthracite
Example word meaning:
anthracite = a hard coal low in volatile hydrocarbons and burning with little smoke or flame.
anthrax = 1. A serious infectious disease of mammals caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, most commonly affecting grazing animals. The disease can be transmitted to humans by handling infected animals or contaminated animal products (resulting in cutaneous lesions), by ingesting contaminated meat, or by inhaling bacterial spores.
Alternative Latin Root: carbon
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: carbon carboniferous carbuncle
Example word meaning:
carbon = 1. Symbol C An abundant nonmetallic element that occurs in many inorganic and in all organic compounds, exists freely in amorphous, graphite, and diamond forms and as a constituent of coal, limestone, and petroleum, and is capable of chemical self-bonding to form an enormous number of chemically, biologically, and commercially important molecules. Other significant allotropes include fullerenes and nanotubes. Atomic number 6; atomic weight 12.011; sublimation point 3,825°C; triple point 4,489°C; specific gravity of amorphous carbon 1.8 to 2.1, of diamond 3.15 to 3.53, of graphite 1.9 to 2.3; valence 2, 3, 4. See Periodic Table.
carboniferous = 1. Of, relating to, or being the geologic division of the Paleozoic Era from about 359 to 299 million years ago. The Carboniferous Period follows the Devonian Period and precedes the Permian Period and includes the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian Periods. It is characterized, especially in the Pennsylvanian, by swamp formation and deposition of plant remains that later hardened into coal.
carbuncle = 1. A painful localized bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that usually has several openings through which pus is discharged.
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coarse
1. Of low, common, or inferior quality. 粗糙的; 粗俗的
Alternative Latin Root: gross rud
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: gross rude
Example word meaning:
gross = 1. a. Exclusive of deductions; total: gross profits. See Synonyms at whole.b. Unmitigated in any way; utter: gross incompetence.
rude = 1. Ill-mannered, discourteous, or insulting: was offended by his rude behavior.
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coconut
1. The fruit of the coconut palm, consisting of a fibrous husk surrounding a large seed. 椰子; 椰子果; 椰子果肉
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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coin
1. A small piece of metal, usually flat and circular, authorized by a government for use as money. 硬币; 铸造硬币; 创造新词
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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colour
Variant of color. 颜色; 多彩多姿; 彩色的; 独特风格; 给...着色
Alternative Greek Root: chro chrom chromat chron
Please See: chro chrom chromat chron
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: achromatic bichrome chromosome dyschromatopsia monochrome orthochromatic polychrome tautochrome
Please See the Dissection of: achromatic bichrome chromosome dyschromatopsia monochrome orthochromatic polychrome tautochrome
Example word meaning:
achromatic = colorless; refracting light
bichrome = having two colors
chromosome = any of the rod-shaped or threadlike DNA-containing structures of cellular organisms that are located in the nucleus of eukaryotes, are usually ring-shaped in prokaryotes (as bacteria), and contain all or most of the genes of the organism
dyschromatopsia = difficulty in telling colors apart; color blindness
monochrome = of or used with only one single color
orthochromatic = relating to producing the correct color values (tones) of light and shade that are corresponding to the tones in nature
polychrome = done in several colors
tautochrome = same color
Alternative Latin Root: color
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: color colorant discolor
Example word meaning:
color = 1. That aspect of things that is caused by differing qualities of the light reflected or emitted by them, definable in terms of the observer or of the light, as:a. The appearance of objects or light sources described in terms of the individual's perception of them, involving hue, lightness, and saturation for objects, and hue, brightness, and saturation for light sources.b. The characteristics of light by which the individual is made aware of objects or light sources through the receptors of the eye, described in terms of dominant wavelength, luminance, and purity.c. A gradation or variation of this aspect, especially when other than black, white, or gray; a hue: fireworks that exploded in brilliant colors.
colorant = Something, especially a dye, pigment, ink, or paint, that colors or modifies the hue of something else.
discolor = To alter or spoil the color of; stain.
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comb
1. a. A thin toothed strip, as of plastic, used to smooth, arrange, or fasten the hair.b. An implement, such as one for dressing and cleansing wool or other fiber, that resembles a hair comb in shape or use.c. A currycomb. 发插; 彻底搜寻; 梳; 梳发; 梳子
Alternative Latin Root: pectin-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: peignoir
Example word meaning:
peignoir = A woman's loose-fitting dressing gown.
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companion
a person who associates with or accompanies another or others; associate; comrade 同伴, 同事, 成对物品之一, (船的)甲板间扶梯(或扶梯的顶篷); v. 陪伴
Alternative Latin Root: soci
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: associate associative social socialism society
Please See the Dissection of: associative socialism society
Example word meaning:
associate = 1. To connect in the mind or imagination: "I always somehow associate Chatterton with autumn" (John Keats).
associative = relating to association (the act of joining as a partner, friend, or companion)
social = 1. a. Of or relating to human society and its modes of organization: social classes; social problems; a social issue.b. Of or relating to rank and status in society: social standing.c. Of, relating to, or occupied with matters affecting human welfare: social programs.
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)
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compass
to devise or to contrive with skill or craft; to bring about 指南针, 圆规; vt. 图谋, 包围, 达成
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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compound
to mix or combine parts so as to form a whole vt. 混合, 调合, 妥协; n. 混合物, 复合词; adj. 复(混)合的, 合成的; vi. 混合, 妥协
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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confuse
to mix up; jumble (to mix up in a confused, disorderly heap) together; put into disorder 混乱, 狼狈, 困惑
Alternative Latin Root: turb
Please See: turb
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: disturb perturb
Please See the Dissection of: disturb
Example word meaning:
disturb = to break up the quiet or serenity of; agitate (what is quiet or still)
perturb = 1. To disturb or confuse; make uneasy or anxious: I was perturbed by his off-color remarks.
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conquer
1. a. To gain control of or subdue by military force: conquered the neighboring lands.b. To defeat in war: The Greeks conquered the Persians. See Synonyms at defeat. 征服
Alternative Greek Root: dam
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: adamant
Please See the Dissection of: adamant
Example word meaning:
adamant = a stone such as a diamond formerly believed to be of impenetrable hardness
Alternative Latin Root: conquist vince
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: conquer conquest conquistador convince evict evince invincible victor
Please See the Dissection of: conquest
Example word meaning:
conquer = 1. a. To gain control of or subdue by military force: conquered the neighboring lands.b. To defeat in war: The Greeks conquered the Persians. See Synonyms at defeat.
conquest = the act or process of conquering
conquistador = A conqueror, especially one of the 16th-century Spanish soldiers who defeated the Indian civilizations of Mexico, Central America, or Peru.
convince = 1. To cause (someone) by the use of argument or evidence to believe something or to take a course of action. See Synonyms at persuade.
evict = 1. To put out (a tenant, for example) from a property by legal process; expel.
evince = To show or demonstrate clearly; manifest: evince distaste by grimacing.
invincible = Incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable.
victor = One who defeats an adversary; the winner in a fight, battle, contest, or struggle.
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conscience
a knowledge or sense of right and wrong, with an urge to do right 良心, 责任心, 顾忌
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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consonant
in harmony or in agreement; in accord; any speech sound, a speaker completely stops and then releases his air stream when producing the sound, as in p, t, k, b, ... 一致的, 调和的, 辅音的; 辅音
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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contents
all that is contained in something; everything inside 内容, 目录, 内有的物品
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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convenient
1. Suited or favorable to one's comfort, purpose, or needs: a convenient time to receive guests; a convenient excuse for not going. 方便的; 近便的; 合适的; 实用的
Alternative Latin Root: commod opportun
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: commode commodious commodity discommode incommode opportune
Please See the Dissection of: commodious commodity discommode opportune
Example word meaning:
commode = 1. A low cabinet or chest of drawers, often elaborately decorated and usually standing on legs or short feet.
commodious = offering plenty of room; spacious; roomy
commodity = an economic good or article of commerce
discommode = to cause bother to; to cause inconvenience to
incommode = To cause to be inconvenienced; disturb.
opportune = right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances: said of time
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copper
1. Symbol Cu A ductile, malleable, reddish-brown metallic element that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity and is widely used for electrical wiring, water piping, and corrosion-resistant parts, either pure or in alloys such as brass and bronze. Atomic number 29; atomic weight 63.546; melting point 1,085°C; boiling point 2,562°C; specific gravity 8.96; valence 1, 2. See Periodic Table. 铜; 铜制的; 铜币; 铜色的; 警察
Alternative Latin Root: cuprum
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cupric
Example word meaning:
cupric = Relating to or containing copper, especially with valence 2.
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cord
1. A slender length of flexible material usually made of twisted strands or fibers and used to bind, tie, connect, or support. See Usage Note at chord1. 灯芯绒类纺织品; 灯芯绒裤; 电线; 索状组织; 细绳
Alternative Greek Root: chord tonos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: notochord tone
Example word meaning:
notochord = A flexible rodlike structure that is present in the embryos of all chordates and in the adult forms of certain groups, such as the lancelets and hagfishes. The notochord develops into the spinal column in most vertebrates.
tone = 1. Music a. A sound of distinct pitch, quality, and duration; a note.b. The interval of a major second in the diatonic scale; a whole step.c. A recitational melody in a Gregorian chant.
Alternative Latin Root: chorda
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: chordate clavichord cord cordillera
Example word meaning:
chordate = Any of numerous animals of the phylum Chordata, having at some stage of development a dorsal nerve cord, a notochord, and gill slits and including all vertebrates, the hagfishes, and certain marine animals such as the lancelets and the tunicates.
clavichord = An early keyboard instrument with a soft sound produced by small brass wedges striking horizontal strings.
cord = 1. A slender length of flexible material usually made of twisted strands or fibers and used to bind, tie, connect, or support. See Usage Note at chord1.
cordillera = An extensive chain of mountains or mountain ranges, especially the principal mountain system of a continent.
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corn
1. a. Any of numerous cultivated forms of a widely grown, usually tall annual cereal grass (Zea mays) bearing grains or kernels on large ears.b. The grains or kernels of this plant, used as food for humans and livestock or for the extraction of an edible oil or starch. Also called Indian corn, maize. 玉米; 谷物; 鸡眼; 玉米植株
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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cotton
1. a. Any of various shrubby plants of the genus Gossypium, having showy flowers and grown for the soft white downy fibers surrounding oil-rich seeds.b. The fiber of any of these plants, used in making textiles and other products.c. Thread or cloth manufactured from the fiber of these plants. 棉线; 棉花; 懂得; 棉; 棉布
Alternative Latin Root: bombax
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: bombast bombazine
Example word meaning:
bombast = 1. Grandiloquent, pompous speech or writing.
bombazine = A fine twilled fabric usually of silk and worsted or cotton, traditionally dyed black and used for mourning clothes.
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cough
1. To expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to keep the respiratory passages free of irritating material. 咳嗽; 引起咳嗽的病
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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council
a group of people called together for consultation, discussion, advice, etc. 理事会, 委员会, 商议
Alternative Latin Root: concili
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: conciliate council
Please See the Dissection of: council
Example word meaning:
conciliate = 1. To overcome the distrust or animosity of; appease. See Synonyms at pacify.
council = a group of people called together for consultation, discussion, advice, etc.
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coward
one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity 胆小的; n. 懦夫
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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creature
1. a. A living being, especially an animal: land creatures; microscopic creatures in a drop of water.b. A human.c. An imaginary or fantastical being: mythological creatures; a creature from outer space. 人; 人或动物; 动物; 生物
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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creep
1. To move with the body close to the ground, as on hands and knees. 爬行; 匍匐; 悄悄地缓慢前进; 爬; 蔓延
Alternative Greek Root: herpein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: herpes herpetology
Example word meaning:
herpes = Any of several viral infections marked by the eruption of small vesicles on the skin or mucous membranes, especially herpes simplex.
herpetology = The branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians.
Alternative Latin Root: rept serp
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: reptant reptile serpent
Please See the Dissection of: serpent
Example word meaning:
reptant = (Biology) biology creeping, crawling, or lying along the ground. Also: repent
reptile = 1. Any of various usually cold-blooded egg-laying vertebrates often grouped in the class Reptilia, having dry skin covered with scales or horny plates and breathing by means of lungs, and including the snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. In some classification systems, birds are considered to be reptiles because they are descended from reptilian dinosaurs.
serpent = 1 [archaic] a noxious creature that creeps, hisses, or stings like a snake 2 devil 3 a treacherous person
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cricket
1. Sports An outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets by two teams of 11 players each. 板球; 蟋蟀
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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crime
1. An act committed in violation of law where the consequence of conviction by a court is punishment, especially where the punishment is a serious one such as imprisonment. 犯罪; 罪行; 罪过; 蠢事
Alternative Latin Root: crim crimin
Please See: crim crimin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: crime criminal criminology incriminate recriminate
Please See the Dissection of: incriminate
Example word meaning:
crime = 1. An act committed in violation of law where the consequence of conviction by a court is punishment, especially where the punishment is a serious one such as imprisonment.
criminal = 1. Of, involving, or having the nature of crime: criminal abuse.
criminology = The scientific study of crime, criminals, criminal behavior, and corrections.
incriminate = to charge somebody with a crime; accuse
recriminate = To accuse in return.
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criminal
1. Of, involving, or having the nature of crime: criminal abuse. 犯罪的; 罪犯; 刑事上的; 可耻的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see crime.
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crop
1. a. Cultivated plants or agricultural produce, such as grain, vegetables, or fruit, considered as a group: Wheat is a common crop.b. The total yield of such produce in a particular season or place: an orchard that produced a huge crop of apples last year. 农作物; 剪短; 啃吃; 啮草; 嗉囊
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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crowd
1. A large number of persons gathered together; a throng. 人群; 挤满; 聚集; 一堆东西; 一帮朋友
Alternative Greek Root: homil
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: homiletic homily
Please See the Dissection of: homily
Example word meaning:
homiletic = 1. Relating to or of the nature of a homily.
homily = a usually short sermon (a religious discourse delivered in the public usually by a clergyman as a part of worship service); a lecture or discourse on or of moral theme; an inspirational catchphrase
Alternative Latin Root: celebr compel constipat turb turbin
Please See: turb turbin
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: celebrate compel constipate imperturbable trouble turbid
Please See the Dissection of: imperturbable
Example word meaning:
celebrate = 1. To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing. See Synonyms at observe.
compel = 1. To force (a person) to do something; drive or constrain: The court compelled the company to pay full restitution. My conscience compels me to speak out. See Synonyms at force.
constipate = 1. To cause constipation in.
imperturbable = marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness; serene (shining bright and steady; utter calm)
trouble = 1. A state of distress, affliction, difficulty, or need: tried to console them in their trouble; got in trouble with the police.
turbid = 1. Having sediment or foreign particles stirred up or suspended; muddy: turbid water.
Note:
trouble is from turb
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crown
a garland (wreath for victory) or wreath worn on the head as a sign of honor, victory, etc. 王冠, 王权, 顶点, 花冠; vt. 使...成王, 加冕, 居...之顶, 为牙齿镶上假齿冠; vi. 火迅速烧到树的顶端
Alternative Latin Root: coroll coron
Please See: coroll coron
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: colollary cornice corolla corona coronary coronation coroner coronet corwn crown
Please See the Dissection of: corolla coronary coronation coroner coronet crown
Example word meaning:
colollary =
cornice = 1. a. A horizontal molded projection that crowns or completes a building or wall.b. The uppermost part of an entablature.
corolla = the petals, or inner floral leaves, of a flower
corona = 1. Astronomy a. A faintly colored luminous ring or halo appearing to surround a celestial body when viewed through a haze or thin cloud, especially such a ring around the moon or sun, caused by scattering or diffraction of light from suspended particulate matter in the intervening medium. Also called aureole.b. The luminous irregular envelope of extremely hot and highly ionized gas located outside the chromosphere of the sun.
coronary = of, relating to, resembling, or being a crown or coronal (a circlet (a little circle, or a circular ornament) worn on head)
coronation = the act or occasion of crowning; accession to the highest office
coroner = a public officer whose chief duty is to determine by inquest, sometimes with the aid of a jury, the causes of any deaths not obviously due to natural causes
coronet = a small or lesser crown usually signifying a rank below that of a sovereign
corwn =
crown = a garland (wreath for victory) or wreath worn on the head as a sign of honor, victory, etc.
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cruel
1. Disposed to inflict pain or suffering: a cruel tyrant. 令人痛苦的; 残忍的; 残酷的
Alternative Latin Root: atrox
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: atrocious atrocity
Please See the Dissection of: atrocity
Example word meaning:
atrocious = 1. Extremely evil or cruel; monstrous: an atrocious crime.
atrocity = atrocious (very cruel, evil, brutal, etc.) behavior or condition; brutality, cruelty, etc.
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crush
1. a. To press between opposing bodies so as to break, compress, or injure: The falling rock crushed the car.b. To break, pound, or grind (stone or ore, for example) into small fragments or powder. 压碎; 弄皱; 打败; 拥挤的人群; 挤入
Alternative Latin Root: conter pins
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: contrite pestle piston
Please See the Dissection of: contrite
Example word meaning:
contrite = feeling contrition (remorse for having done wrong); repentant; showing or resulting from contrition
pestle = 1. A club-shaped, handheld tool for grinding or mashing substances in a mortar.
piston = 1. A solid cylinder or disk that fits snugly into a larger cylinder and moves under fluid pressure, as in a reciprocating engine, or displaces or compresses fluids, as in pumps and compressors.
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pestle is from pinspiston is from pins
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cultivate
1. a. To improve and prepare (land), as by plowing or fertilizing, for raising crops; till.b. To loosen or dig soil around (growing plants). 栽培; 耕作
Alternative Latin Root: col cult
Please See: col cult
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: apiculture arboriculture colonial colonialism colony culture domicile floriculture horticulturist pisciculture
Please See the Dissection of: apiculture arboriculture colonial colonialism colony culture floriculture horticulturist pisciculture
Example word meaning:
apiculture = the raising and care of bees; beekeeping
arboriculture = the cultivation of trees and shrubs especially for ornamental purposes
colonial = of or living in a colony (a body of people living in a new territory but retaining ties with the parent state) or colonies
colonialism = the system or policy by which a country maintains foreign colonies, especially in order to exploit them economically
colony = a body of people living in a new territory but retaining ties with the parent state
culture = cultivation (the act or process of preparing and using for the raising of crops; loosing or breaking up the soil to grow plants; improving by labor, caring or studying), tillage (act of plowing, sowing, and raising crops)
domicile = 1. A residence; a home.
floriculture = the cultivation of flowers, especially ones to be cut or sold
horticulturist = an expert in the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants in a garden
pisciculture = the cultivation of fish
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domicile is domicile = dom (house) + col (inhabit, culture)
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cupboard
A closet or cabinet, usually with shelves for storing food, crockery, and utensils. 小橱; 碗碟橱
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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cure
1. a. A drug or course of medical treatment used to restore health: discovered a new cure for ulcers.b. Restoration of health; recovery from disease: the likelihood of cure.c. Something that corrects or relieves a harmful or disturbing situation: The cats proved to be a good cure for our mouse problem. 治愈; 用干燥和腌等方法加工贮藏; 疗法; 药物; 医治
Alternative Greek Root: acos therap
Please See: therap
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: aerotherapeutics autohemotherapy heliotherapy hydrotherapy panacea therapeutics therapy
Please See the Dissection of: aerotherapeutics autohemotherapy heliotherapy hydrotherapy panacea therapeutics therapy
Example word meaning:
aerotherapeutics = the treatment of disease by exposing patients to changes in atmospheric pressure
autohemotherapy = treatment by reinjection of a patient's own blood
heliotherapy = a curing method using the sun; the treatment of disease by exposing the body to the sunlight
hydrotherapy = the treatment of disease by the external or internal use of water, as with baths, compresses etc.
panacea = cure-all; a remedy for all ills or difficulties
therapeutics = the branch of medicine that deals with treatment of diseases, therapy, treatment of diseases with medicine
therapy = Treatment of illness, injury, or disability
Note:
panacea is panacea = pan (all) + acea (=acos, cure)
Alternative Latin Root: medic remedi
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: medicament remedy
Example word meaning:
medicament = An agent that promotes recovery from injury or ailment; a medicine.
remedy = 1. Something, such as a drug or a bandage, that is used to treat a symptom, disease, injury, or other condition.
Origin:
curl
1. To twist (the hair, for example) into ringlets or coils. 卷曲; 卷曲性; 卷起来
Alternative Latin Root: crisp ric
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: caprice capricious crepe crisp
Please See the Dissection of: capricious
Example word meaning:
caprice = 1. a. An impulsive change of mind: "I find it a relief that plagues and cancers ... are the result of the impartial—and comprehensible—forces of evolution rather than the caprices of a deity" (Olivia Judson).b. An inclination to change one's mind impulsively: tyrants who rule by caprice.c. A sudden, unpredictable action or change: the caprices of the wind.
capricious = subject to caprices (sudden impulsive change in the way one thinks); tending to change abruptly and without apparent reason; erratic (wandering); flighty (flying through space)
crepe = 1. A light soft thin fabric of silk, cotton, wool, or another fiber, with a crinkled surface. Also called crape.
crisp = 1. Firm but easily broken or crumbled; brittle: crisp potato chips.
Origin:
curse
1. a. An appeal or prayer for evil or misfortune to befall someone or something. b. Evil or misfortune viewed as resulting from such an appeal: believed that the amulet would ward off curses. 诅咒; 骂人的话; 咒语; 咒骂; 让人想咒骂的事或人
Alternative Latin Root: detest
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: detest
Example word meaning:
detest = To dislike intensely; abhor.
Origin:
curtain
1. A piece of fabric or other material that hangs in a window or open space as a decoration, shade, screen, or divider. 窗帘; 幕
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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custom
1. a. A traditional practice or usual way of doing something followed by a social group or people. b. The tradition or body of such practices: The respect that is by custom accorded to the king. 习惯; 经常性的光顾
Alternative Greek Root: ethos
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: ethic
Example word meaning:
ethic = 1. a. A set of principles of right conduct.b. A theory or a system of moral values: "An ethic of service is at war with a craving for gain" (Gregg Easterbrook).
Alternative Latin Root: mor
Please See: mor
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: demoralized immorality moral morality mores
Please See the Dissection of: demoralized immorality morality mores
Example word meaning:
demoralized = lowered or corrupted the morals of; weaken the spirit, courage, discipline, or staying power of
immorality = the quality or state of being immoral; especially unchastity (having unlawful sexual intercourse)
moral = 1. Of or concerned with the judgment of right or wrong of human action and character: moral scrutiny; a moral quandary.
morality = a moral (moral=virtue) discourse (conversation, speech), statement, or lesson; a doctrine or system of moral conduct
mores = folkways that are conducive to the welfare of society and so, through general observance, develop the force of law with the folkways and become formal legal code
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daring
1. Willing to take or seek out risks; bold and venturesome. See Synonyms at adventurous. 大胆的; 勇敢
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see dare.
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decay
to decline from a sound or prosperous (of good omen, favorable) condition 衰退, 腐败; v. 衰退, 腐败
Alternative Greek Root: seps sept
Please See: seps sept
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: antiseptic septic
Please See the Dissection of: antiseptic septic
Example word meaning:
antiseptic = anti-decaying or anti-infection by inhibiting the action of microorganisms
septic = relating to or caused by the decomposition (or decaying) of organic matter;
Alternative Latin Root: decad putrefact
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: decadence decay putrefaction
Please See the Dissection of: decadence decay
Example word meaning:
decadence = a process, condition, or period of decline, as in morals, art, literature, etc.; deterioration; decay: also decadency
decay = to decline from a sound or prosperous (of good omen, favorable) condition
putrefaction = 1. Decomposition of organic matter, especially protein, by microorganisms, resulting in production of foul-smelling matter.
Origin:
deceive
to make a person believe what is not true; delude; mislead 欺骗; vi. 行骗
Alternative Latin Root: calvi decip fail fall fals lud lus mendac
Please See: fail fall fals lud lus mendac
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: calumny collusion deceive deception delusion elude fail fallacious fallacy falsetto falsify fault illusion illusory infallible
Please See the Dissection of: calumny collusion deceive delusion elude fallacious fallacy falsetto falsify fault illusion illusory infallible
Example word meaning:
calumny = a misrepresentation intended to harm another person's reputation maliciously
collusion = a secret agreement for fraudulent (tricky, deceitful) or illegal purpose; conspiracy (a secret planning for unlawful or harmful purpose)
deceive = to make a person believe what is not true; delude; mislead
deception = 1. The use of deceit.
delusion = a deluding (to fool as by false promises or wrong notions (ideas, concepts); mislead; deceive) or being deluded; a false belief or opinion
elude = to avoid or escape from by quickness, cunning, etc.
fail = 1. To prove deficient or lacking; perform ineffectively or inadequately: failed to fulfill their promises; failed in their attempt to reach the summit.
fallacious = containing a fallacy (tendency to mislead or deceive); erroneous (wrong)
fallacy = deception; aptness to mislead; deceptive or delusive quality; a false or mistaken idea
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
illusion = deception; a false idea or conception; belief or opinion not in accord with the facts
illusory = producing, based on, or having the nature of, illusion; deceptive; unreal; illusive
infallible = incapable of error; never wrong
Note:
calumny is from calvi
Origin:
December
The 12th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. See Table at calendar. 十二月
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Originally December means tenth month in Latin
Origin:
decimal
numbered or counted or proceeded by tens 十进位的, 小数的; n. 小数
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of decimal.
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declare
1. To make known formally or officially; proclaim: declare that a fugitive has been captured; declare a mistrial. See Synonyms at announce. 宣布; 断言; 申报
Alternative Greek Root: phras
Please See: phras
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: periphrasis phrase
Example word meaning:
periphrasis = 1. The use of circumlocution.
phrase = 1. A sequence of words that have meaning, especially when forming part of a sentence.
Alternative Latin Root: assever denunti edic indic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: asseverate denunciate edict enunciate indite
Please See the Dissection of: asseverate edict indite
Example word meaning:
asseverate = to affirm or declare positively or earnestly
denunciate = (tr) to condemn; denounce
edict = A decree or proclamation issued by an authority and having the force of law.
enunciate = 1. To pronounce; articulate.
indite = to put in writing; compose and write
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decrease
to become or cause to become less, smaller, etc.; diminish 减少(量), 降低; v. 减少, 降低
Alternative Latin Root: decre-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: decrease decrement
Please See the Dissection of: decrease decrement
Example word meaning:
decrease = to become or cause to become less, smaller, etc.; diminish
decrement = a decreasing or decrease; loss; waste
Origin:
deed
1. Something that is carried out; an act or action. 事迹; 行为
Alternative Greek Root: pragmat- praxis
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: pragmatic praxis
Please See the Dissection of: pragmatic
Example word meaning:
pragmatic = 1 [Rare] busy or active, especially in a meddlesome or interfering way; 2 concerned with actual practice, everyday affairs, etc., not with theory or speculation; practical
praxis = 1. Practical application or exercise of a branch of learning.
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deer
Any of various hoofed ruminant mammals of the family Cervidae, characteristically having deciduous antlers borne chiefly by the males. The deer family includes the white-tailed deer, elk, moose, and caribou. 鹿
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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defeat
1. To do better than (another) in a competition or battle; win victory over; beat: "Whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same" (Thomas Paine). 击败; 战胜
Alternative Latin Root: vinc
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: evict vincible
Example word meaning:
evict = 1. To put out (a tenant, for example) from a property by legal process; expel.
vincible = Capable of being overcome or defeated
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defence
Variant of defense. 辩护; 防卫; 防卫方法; 防守; 防御物
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see defend.
Origin:
defend
1. a. To make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm: a vaccine to defend the body from infection.b. To engage in or be prepared to engage in battle to prevent (a population or area, for example) from being captured or occupied by an enemy. 保卫; 为...辩护
Alternative Latin Root: defend muni vindic
Please See: vindic
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: defence munition vindicate vindicative vindictive
Please See the Dissection of: vindicate vindicative vindictive
Example word meaning:
defence = Variant of defense.
munition = War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition.
vindicate = to clear from criticism, blame, guilt, suspicion, etc.; uphold by evidence or argument
vindicative = tending to vindicate (to clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof)
vindictive = revengeful in spirit; inclined to seek vengeance (the return of an injury for an injury in punishment or retribution(punishment for evil done or reward for good done))
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delicate
pleasing in its lightness, mildness, smallness, subtlety, etc 精美的, 微妙的, 美味的, 纤细的, 脆弱的, 敏锐的; 精美的东西
Alternative Latin Root: tener
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: tender
Please See the Dissection of: tender
Example word meaning:
tender = soft or delicate and easily chewed, broken, cut, etc.; fragile, succulent (juicy, full of juice), etc.
Origin:
descend
to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one; to originate; derive 降, 传, 降临
Alternative Latin Root: descend
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: condescend descend descendant
Please See the Dissection of: condescend descend
Example word meaning:
condescend = to descend voluntarily to the level as lower, of the person one is dealing with; be graciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; deign (to condescend to do something thought to be slightly beneath one's dignity
descend = to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one; to originate; derive
descendant = 1. One whose descent can be traced to a particular individual or group: a descendant of Queen Victoria; descendants of a prize-winning horse.
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descriptive
of, or relating to, or serving to describe 描述的, 叙述的; [计算机] 描述性的
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see describe.
Origin:
desert
1. A barren or desolate area, especially:a. A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.b. A region of permanent cold that is largely or entirely devoid of life.c. An apparently lifeless area of water. 沙漠; 背离; 遗弃; 开小差
Alternative Latin Root: deser erem reneg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: desert desertion hermit renegade
Please See the Dissection of: renegade
Example word meaning:
desert = 1. A barren or desolate area, especially:a. A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.b. A region of permanent cold that is largely or entirely devoid of life.c. An apparently lifeless area of water.
desertion = 1. a. The act or an instance of deserting.b. The state of being deserted.
hermit = 1. A person who has withdrawn from society and lives a solitary existence; a recluse.
renegade = a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another; defector
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dictionary
1. A reference work containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word, usually including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology. 词典; 字典
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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dip
1. To plunge briefly into a liquid, as in order to wet, coat, or saturate. 下倾; 凹陷处; 把…下降后即行升起; 时间短暂的游泳; 浸
Alternative Greek Root: baptein
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: anabaptist baptize
Example word meaning:
anabaptist = An adherent of a Protestant religious movement that began in 16th-century Europe, viewing baptism solely as an external sign of a believer's conscious acceptance of faith, rejecting infant baptism, advocating the separation of church from state, and practicing simple living and the shunning of nonbelievers.
baptize = 1. To admit into Christianity by means of baptism.
Alternative Latin Root: merg mers
Please See: merg mers
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: emergence emergency immerse merger submerge submergence
Please See the Dissection of: emergence emergency immerse merger submerge submergence
Example word meaning:
emergence = an emerging (rising from or as from a surrounding fluid or water)
emergency = an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action
immerse = to dip or plunge into a fluid; to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
merger = a merging; specifically a combining of two or more companies, corporations, etc. into one, as by issuing stock of the controlling corporation to replace the greater part of that of the other or others; absorption of one thing into another
submerge = to place something under or cover with water or the like; plunge into water
submergence = the act of placing something under water or covering something with water
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dis-
apart; in different directions; not; very; please also see Greek root dys which means difficult, bad. Note 1: dis-, dif- and di- have the same meaning. Note 2: dis- sometimes can be used as an intensive: dis- = in every direction, everywhere, very. 分散地; 不同方向地; 不; 很; (dys 与 dis- 不同, dys之意: 困难的, 坏的)
Alternative Latin Root: dis-
Please See: dis-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: disgust disperse dissonance
Please See the Dissection of: disgust disperse dissonance
Example word meaning:
disgust = a sickening distaste, or dislike; deep aversion; repugnance
disperse = to cause to break up; to cause to become spread widely
dissonance = an inharmonious sound or combination of sounds; disagreement
Note: Development of dis- as an intensive: dis: apart -> in different directions -> in all directions -> in every directions or ways -> completely -> extremely
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disappoint
1. To fail to satisfy the hope, desire, or expectation of. 使失望; 失望
Alternative Latin Root: fall
Please See: fall
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: fail fallacious fallacy infallible
Please See the Dissection of: fallacious fallacy infallible
Example word meaning:
fail = 1. To prove deficient or lacking; perform ineffectively or inadequately: failed to fulfill their promises; failed in their attempt to reach the summit.
fallacious = containing a fallacy (tendency to mislead or deceive); erroneous (wrong)
fallacy = deception; aptness to mislead; deceptive or delusive quality; a false or mistaken idea
infallible = incapable of error; never wrong
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discourage
1. To deprive of confidence, hope, or spirit: Making so little progress after so much effort discouraged us. 劝阻; 阻拦; 使泄气
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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dismiss
to cause somebody to leave; to permit somebody to leave; to remove somebody from a position or service; to discharge [dismissed the thievish servant] 解散, 开除, 逃避, （法律）驳回
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of dismiss.
Origin:
distant
separated in space (far) apart 遥远的, 疏远的, 远房的, 陌生的, 远行的
Alternative Greek Root: tel- tele- telo-
Please See: tel- tele- telo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: telautograph telechronometer telegenic telegram telegraph telegraphy telehydrobarometer telepathy telescope television
Please See the Dissection of: telautograph telechronometer telegenic telegram telegraph telegraphy telehydrobarometer telepathy telescope
Example word meaning:
telautograph = a telegraph for reproducing writing, pictures, images etc.
telechronometer = A watch that synchronizes itself to a remote source
telegenic = well-suited for the medium of television
telegram = a message sent by telegraph
telegraph = an apparatus for remote communication with coded signals
telegraphy = the transmission or the sending of message using radio or electrical signals to a distant place
telehydrobarometer = an instrument for measuring the level of water in a tank or reservoir remotely
telepathy = communication of thoughts, feelings, through unusual channels; communication from one mind to another by extrasensory means
telescope = an instrument for you to examine objects very far away
television = 1. a. An electronic broadcast system in which special providers transmit a continuous program of video content to the public or subscribers by way of antenna, cable, or satellite dish, often on multiple channels: a new sitcom on television.b. Video content, especially short programs, created for or distributed through such a system: stayed home and watched television.c. An electronic device for viewing television programs and movies, consisting of a display screen and speakers: sat too close to the television.
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ditch
1. To dig or make a long narrow trench or furrow in. 抛弃; 沟; 小沟
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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division
a dividing or being divided; separation 划分, 分开, 除法, 部门, 师（军队）
Alternative Greek Root: -mer nom
Please See: -mer nom
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: isomer metronome
Please See the Dissection of: isomer metronome
Example word meaning:
isomer = two chemical compounds having the same constituent elements and numbers but differing in physical or chemical properties because of the differences in the structure of molecules
metronome = 1 a clockwork device with an inverted pendulum that beats time at a rate determined by the position of a sliding weight on the pendulum: it is used esp. to help a person maintain regular tempo in practicing on the piano, etc.
Note: Please see also divide, part
Origin:
dollar
1. See Table at currency. 元; 美元
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
donkey
1. The domesticated ass (Equus asinus), having long ears and a loud bray. 毛驴; 笨蛋; 驴
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
doorway
The entranceway to a room, building, or passage. 门口
Alternative Latin Root: janus
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: janitor
Example word meaning:
janitor = 1. One who attends to the maintenance or cleaning of a building.
Origin:
drown
1. To kill by submerging and suffocating in water or another liquid. 淹没; 溺死; 溺水
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
Origin:
drug
1. a. A substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or as a component of a medication.b. Such a substance as recognized or defined by the US Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 药; 药物; 使人上瘾的药物; 使服麻醉药; 毒品
Alternative Greek Root: pharmak
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: pharmaceutical pharmaceutics pharmacopoeia pharmacy
Example word meaning:
pharmaceutical = Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.
pharmaceutics = (used with a sing. verb) The science of preparing and dispensing drugs.
pharmacopoeia = 1. A book containing an official list of medicinal drugs together with articles on their preparation and use.
pharmacy = 1. The art of preparing and dispensing medical drugs.
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drum
1. a. A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks. b. A sound produced by this instrument. 鼓; 鼓状容器; 鼓膜; 发出类似敲鼓的声音; 打鼓
Alternative Greek Root: tympanon
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: timbre timpani tympanum
Example word meaning:
timbre = 1. The combination of qualities of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume.
timpani = A set of tunable kettledrums typically used in the percussion section of a symphony orchestra.
tympanum = 1. a. Anatomy See middle ear.b. See eardrum.
Origin:
duck
1. Any of various wild or domesticated waterbirds of the family Anatidae, characteristically having a broad flat bill, short legs, and webbed feet. 得零分的击球手; 把…按入水中片刻; 母鸭; 突然低下头闪避某物; 鸭
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative.
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dull
1. a. Arousing little interest; lacking liveliness; boring: a dull movie.b. Not brisk or rapid; sluggish: Business has been dull. 乏味的; 单调沉闷的; 暗的; 朦胧的; 迟钝的
Alternative Greek Root: moros
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: moron oxymoron
Example word meaning:
moron = 1. A person who is considered foolish or stupid.
oxymoron = A rhetorical figure in which incongruous or contradictory terms are combined, as in a deafening silence and a mournful optimist.
Alternative Latin Root: stolid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: stolid
Example word meaning:
stolid = Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; impassive: "the incredibly massive and stolid bureaucracy of the Soviet system" (John Kenneth Galbraith).
Origin:
eager
1. Having or showing keen interest, intense desire, or impatient expectancy. See Usage Note at anxious. 渴望的
Alternative Latin Root: cupid
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: cupidity
Example word meaning:
cupidity = Excessive desire, especially for wealth; covetousness or avarice.
Origin:
educate
to lead or train or develop the knowledge, skill, mind or character of especially by formal study; teach 教育, 培养, 训练
Note: Unable to find Greek or Latin root alternative. Please see the dissection of educate.
Origin:
In Alphabetical Order
First Quarter
(from dis- to defend)
(from dis- to defend)
Second Quarter
(from degree to lean)
(from degree to lean)
Third Quarter
(from learn to sad)
(from learn to sad)
Fourth Quarter
(from safe to zero)
(from safe to zero)
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