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Root : AB
Meaning : ( off, away from, apart (prefix) )
Example : Abbreviation - 6, Abdicate - HS, Abolitionist - 8, Absence - 6, Absolute - 6, Abstinence - HS, Abstract - 6, Abundance - 7
Root : ABIL
Meaning : ( aptitude, handy )
Example : CAPABILITY, ABILITY, INCAPABILITY
Root : ABS
Meaning : ( off, away from, apart (prefix) )
Example : ABSTRACT, ABSTRACTION, ABSTRUSE, ABSTAIN, ABSTEMIOUS, ABSTENTION, ABSTINENCE
Root : ACER
Meaning : ( bitter )
Example : ACERBIC, ACERBITY, EXACERBATE
Root : ACID
Meaning : ( sour )
Example : ACIDITY
Root : ACOU
Meaning : ( hearing )
Example : ACOUSTICS
Root : ACRI
Meaning : ( bitter, sour )
Example : ACRID, ACRIMONIOUS
Root : ACRO
Meaning : ( highest, top, tip, end )
Example : ACROPHOBIA, ACRONYM, ACROBAT, ACROPOLIS
Root : ACT
Meaning : ( move, go, do, drive, urge, act )
Example : ACTION, COUNTERACT, EXACT, TRANSACT
Root : ACU
Meaning : ( sharp )
Example : ACUTE, ACUMEN
Root : AD
Meaning : ( to, towards, near (prefix) )
Example : Adequate - 7, Adhere - 8, Adjourned - 8, Admission - 6, Admonish - HS, Adventurous - 5, Adversity - 8, Advocate - 7
Root : AER
Meaning : ( air )
Example : AERODYNAMICS, AERIAL
Root : AG
Meaning : ( move, go, do, drive, urge, act )
Example : AGENT, AGENCY, AGENDA, AGILITY, AGITATE, AGITATION, COAGULATE
Root : AGO
Meaning : ( move, go, do )
Example : AGOG
Root : AGOG
Meaning : ( leading, bringing )
Example : DEMAGOGUE, PEDAGOGUE, PEDAGOGY, SYNAGOGUE
Root : AGON
Meaning : ( contest, struggle )
Example : PROTAGONIST, AGONY, ANTAGONIST
Root : AGR
Meaning : ( field, land, country )
Example : AGRARIAN, AGRICULTURE, PEREGRINATE
Root : AL
Meaning : ( to, towards, near (prefix) )
Example : ALLOY
Root : ALI
Meaning : ( other, another )
Example : ALIAS, ALIBI, ALIEN
Root : ALL
Meaning : ( other )
Example : ALLOMORPH, PARALLEL, ALLEGORY, ALLERGY
Root : ALT
Meaning : ( high )
Example : ALTITUDE, ALTIMETER, ALTAR, EXALT, CONTRALTO
Root : ALTER
Meaning : ( other )
Example : ALTERNATE, ALTERCATION, ALTERCATE, ALTERNATIVE, ALTER EGO
Root : ALTR
Meaning : ( other )
Example : ALTRUISM
Root : AM
Meaning : ( love, friend )
Example : AMATEUR, AMATORY
Root : AMB
Meaning : ( around, about, both (prefix) )
Example : AMBLE, AMBITION
Root : AMBI
Meaning : ( around, about, both (prefix) )
Example : AMBIENT, AMBIVALENCE, AMBIANCE, AMBITION, AMBIGUOUS, AMBIGUITY, AMBIDEXTROUS
Root : AMBL
Meaning : ( walk, go )
Example : PREAMBLE
Root : AMBUL
Meaning : ( walk )
Example : SOMNAMBULIST, AMBULATORY, PERAMBULATE, FUNAMBULIST, AMBULANCE
Root : AMEN
Meaning : ( pleasant )
Example : AMENITY
Root : AMI
Meaning : ( friend )
Example : AMIABLE, AMITY
Root : AMIC
Meaning : ( love, friend )
Example : AMICABILITY, AMICABLE
Root : AMOR
Meaning : ( love, friend )
Example : AMOROUS, ENAMOR
Root : AMPHI
Meaning : ( on both sides, around (prefix) )
Example : AMPHIBIAN, AMPHITHEATER
Root : ANDR
Meaning : ( man )
Example : ANDROGYNOUS
Root : ANG
Meaning : ( a corner, angle )
Example : ANGLE
Root : ANIM
Meaning : ( mind, soul, spirit )
Example : EQUANIMITY, ANIMOSITY, MAGNANIMOUS, PUSILLANIMOUS
Root : ANIMA
Meaning : ( life, breath )
Example : ANIMATE, ANIMAL
Root : ANN
Meaning : ( year )
Example : ANNIVERSARY, ANNUITY, ANNUAL, PER ANNUM,
Root : ANTE
Meaning : ( before (prefix) )
Example : ANTECEDENT, ANTERIOR, ANTEROOM
Root : ANTH
Meaning : ( flower )
Example : ANTHOLOGY
Root : ANTHROP
Meaning : ( man )
Example : PHILANTHROPY, LYCANTHROPE, MISANTHROPE
Root : ANTI
Meaning : ( against (prefix) )
Example : ANTIDOTE, ANTIPATHY, ANTISOCIAL, ANTICLIMAX
Root : ANTIQU
Meaning : ( ancient )
Example : ANTIQUE, ANTIQUITY
Root : APERT
Meaning : ( open )
Example : APPARATUS, APERTURE, APRIL, APERIENT
Root : APO
Meaning : ( away (prefix) )
Example : APOCALYPSE, APOLOGY, APOLOGIZE, APOGEE
Root : APT
Meaning : ( fit, join )
Example : APTITUDE, ADAPT, INEPT, ADAPTATION
Root : AQU
Meaning : ( water )
Example : AQUATIC, AQUARIUM, AQUEDUCT
Root : ARCH
Meaning : ( rule, govern )
Example : ANARCHY, HIERARCHY, MONARCH, PATRIARCH, MONARCHY, OLIGARCHY, HEPTARCHY
Root : ARCHAEO
Meaning : ( ancient, OLD )
Example : ARCHAEOLOGIST, ARCHAIC
Root : ARCHE
Meaning : ( chief, original, first )
Example : ARCHETYPE
Root : ARCHI
Meaning : ( chief, first, principal )
Example : ARCHITECT, ARCHENEMY, ARCHIPELAGO
Root : ARD
Meaning : ( burn )
Example : ARDENT, ARDOR, ARSON
Root : ARIUM
Meaning : ( a place for (suffix) )
Example : AQUARIUM
Root : ARMA
Meaning : ( weapon, implements, arms, tools )
Example : ARMAMENT, ARMADA, ARMADILLO, ARMISTICE, DISARM
Root : ART
Meaning : ( craft, skill )
Example : ARTIFICE, ARTIFACT, ARTIST, ARTISAN
Root : ARTILL
Meaning : ( equip )
Example : ARTILLARY
Root : ASTER
Meaning : ( star )
Example : ASTERISK, ASTEROID, ASTER, DISASTER
Root : ASTR
Meaning : ( star )
Example : ASTROLOGY, ASTRONOMY, ASTRONAUT, ASTRONOMER
Root : ATHL
Meaning : ( contest )
Example : PENTATHLON, DECATHLON, AHLETE
Root : ATROC
Meaning : ( cruel )
Example : ATROCITY, ATROCIOUS
Root : AU
Meaning : ( bird )
Example : AUSPICES, INAUSPICIOUS
Root : AUCT
Meaning : ( increase )
Example : AUCTION
Root : AUD
Meaning : ( hear )
Example : AUDIT, AUDITION
Root : AUDAC
Meaning : ( bold, dare )
Example : AUDACIOUS
Root : AUG
Meaning : ( increase )
Example : AUGMENT, AUGUST
Root : AUSTR
Meaning : ( south, the south wind )
Example : AUSTRAL, AUSTRALIA
Root : AUTO
Meaning : ( self (prefix) )
Example : AUTONOMY, AUTOMOTIVE, AUTOMATIC, AUTOCRAT, AUTOGRAPH
Root : AUX
Meaning : ( increase )
Example : AUXILIARY
Root : AV
Meaning : ( bird )
Example : AVIATION, AVIARY
Root : AVAL
Meaning : ( descend rapidly )
Example : AVALANCHE
Root : BAT
Meaning : ( beat )
Example : REBATE, DEBATE, BATTLE, BATTALION, ABATE, COMBAT, BATTER
Root : BE
Meaning : ( on all sides; overly; with a quality (prefix) )
Example : Bedraggle - 7, Behavior - 5, Belittle - HS, Beloved - 5, Beseech - 7, Bestow - 5, Betray - 6, Bewildering - 7
Root : BEL
Meaning : ( beautiful, fair, fine )
Example : EMBELLISH, BELLE
Root : BELL
Meaning : ( war )
Example : BELLICOSE, BELLIGERENT, ANTEBELLUM, REBEL
Root : BENE
Meaning : ( good, well (prefix) )
Example : BENEFACTOR, BENEFIT, BENEVOLENT, BENEFICE, BENEDICTION, BENIGN
Root : BI
Meaning : ( life )
Example : biography, biology, amphibious
Root : BI
Meaning : ( two, twice )
Example : bipartisan, bipolar, binary
Root : BIBLI
Meaning : ( book )
Example : BIBLIOGRAPHY
Root : BIO
Meaning : ( life )
Example : BIOPSY, BIOLOGY, ANTIBIOTIC, BIOMETRICS, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BIODEGRADABLE, SYMBIOSIS
Root : BLUST
Meaning : ( blow violently )
Example : BLUSTER, BLUSTEROUS, BLUSTERY
Root : BON
Meaning : ( good )
Example : BONNY, BONUS, BONANZA
Root : BOTAN
Meaning : ( herb )
Example : BOTANICAL, BOTANY
Root : BOUN
Meaning : ( good )
Example : BOUNTIFUL, BOUNTY
Root : BRAC
Meaning : ( the two arms )
Example : BRACKET, BRACELET, EMBRACE
Root : BREV
Meaning : ( short )
Example : BREVITY, ABBREVIATE
Root : BRI
Meaning : ( brief, short )
Example : ABRIDGE, BRIEF
Root : BULL
Meaning : ( boil, bubble )
Example : BULLET, BULLETIN, BULLION
Root : BURS
Meaning : ( money, purse )
Example : BURSAR, DISBURSE, REINBURSE
Root : BY
Meaning : ( side (prefix) )
Example : BYPASS, BYSTANDER
Root : CAD
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : CADENCE, CADAVER, DECADENCE, CADUOUS
Root : CAL
Meaning : ( beautiful, beauty )
Example : CALISTHENICS, CALLIGRAPHY, CALOMEL
Root : CALCU
Meaning : ( pebble )
Example : CALCULABLE
Root : CALD
Meaning : ( hot )
Example : SCALD, CALDRON
Root : CALOR
Meaning : ( heat )
Example : CALORIE, CALORIC
Root : CAMP
Meaning : ( field )
Example : ENCAMPMENT, CAMPAIGN, SCAMP, CAMPUS
Root : CAN
Meaning : ( dog )
Example : CANINE, KENNEL
Root : CAND
Meaning : ( burn, glow )
Example : INCANDESCENT, CANDLE, CANDOR
Root : CANDID
Meaning : ( white, clear, sincere )
Example : CANDID, CANDIDATE
Root : CANT
Meaning : ( sing, song )
Example : RECANT, INCANTATION, CANTATA, ACCENTUATE, ACCENT
Root : CAP
Meaning : ( take, seize, hold )
Example : CAPABLE, CAPACIOUS, CAPTOR, CAPTIVE, CAPTIOUS
Root : CAPIT
Meaning : ( head )
Example : DECAPITATE, CAPITAL, CAPTAIN, PRECIPITATE
Root : CAPITUL
Meaning : ( surrender, agree, chapter )
Example : CAPITULATE, RECAPITULATE
Root : CAPT
Meaning : ( head )
Example : CAPTION, CAPTAIN
Root : CARD
Meaning : ( heart )
Example : CARDIAC, CARDIOLOGY, PERICARDIUM
Root : CARMEN
Meaning : ( song, magical formula )
Example : CHARM, CHARMING,
Root : CARN
Meaning : ( flesh )
Example : CARNELIAN, REINCARNATE, CARNAGE, CARNAL, CARNATION, CARRION, CARNIVAL
Root : CARR
Meaning : ( wagon, load a wagon )
Example : CAREER, CARRIAGE, CARICATURE
Root : CART
Meaning : ( a paper )
Example : CARTOON, CARTEL, CARTRIDGE, CARTE-BLANCHE
Root : CAS
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : CASCADE, CASUALTY, OCCASIONAL, CASUAL
Root : CAS/CID/CAD
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : cascade, casualty, occasional, cadence,
Root : CAST
Meaning : ( pure, chaste )
Example : CASTIGATE, CASTE, CHASTISE
Root : CATA
Meaning : ( down (prefix) )
Example : CATAPULT, CATACLYSM, CATALYST
Root : CAU
Meaning : ( to guard against )
Example : CAUTIOUS, CAUTION
Root : CAULD
Meaning : ( warm, hot )
Example : CAULDRON
Root : CAUS
Meaning : ( reason, sake, motive, case )
Example : CAUSE, CAUSAL, BECAUSE, CAUSALITY
Root : CAUST
Meaning : ( burn, heat )
Example : CAUSTIC, CAUTERIZE
Root : CAV
Meaning : ( hollow )
Example : CAVITY
Root : CAVE
Meaning : ( guard against, beware )
Example : CAVEAT EMPTOR, CAUTION
Root : CEAS
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : DECEASED
Root : CED
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : antecedent, accede, concede, intercede, precede, recede, secede, cede
Root : CED/CESS
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : ANCESTRY, PROCEDURE, RECEDE, SUCCESSION
Root : CEED
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : proceed, exceed, succeed
Root : CEIPT
Meaning : ( take, hold, seize )
Example : RECEIPT
Root : CEIT
Meaning : ( take, hold, seize )
Example : CONCEIT
Root : CEIV
Meaning : ( take, hold, seize )
Example : DECEIVE, CONCEIVE
Root : CELEB
Meaning : ( crowd )
Example : CELEBRATE
Root : CELER
Meaning : ( speed, swift )
Example : CELERITY, ACCELERATE
Root : CENT
Meaning : ( hundred )
Example : CENTURY, CENTIGRADE, CENTURION, CENTIPEDE, CENTUPLE, CENTENNIAL
Root : CENTR
Meaning : ( center )
Example : ECCENTRIC, CONCENTRIC, CENTRIFUGAL
Root : CEPT
Meaning : ( take, seize, hold )
Example : concept, exception, acceptable, intercept
Root : CEPT
Meaning : ( take, hold, seize )
Example : ACCEPT, CONCEPTION, RECEPTACLE, CONCEPT, EXCEPTION, INTERCEPT, ACCEPTABLE, DECEPTION, RECEPTION, SUSCEPTIBLE,
Root : CEREBR
Meaning : ( brain )
Example : CEREBRAL
Root : CERN
Meaning : ( distinguish, separate, observe )
Example : UNCONCERN, DISCERN
Root : CERT
Meaning : ( sure, settled )
Example : CONCERT, ASCERTAIN
Root : CESS
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : ancestry, ancestor, succession, success, excess, concession
Root : CHAL
Meaning : ( heat, warm )
Example : NONCHALANT
Root : CHAMP
Meaning : ( field )
Example : CHAMPIONSHIP
Root : CHAND
Meaning : ( burn, glow )
Example : CHANDELIER
Root : CHANT
Meaning : ( sing )
Example : ENCHANTING, CHANTCLEER
Root : CHAR
Meaning : ( wagon, load )
Example : CHARIOT
Root : CHAST
Meaning : ( pure, chaste )
Example : CHASTISE
Root : CHOR
Meaning : ( dance, chorus )
Example : CHOREOGRAPHY
Root : CHROM
Meaning : ( color, pigment )
Example : CHROMOSOME, CHROMATIC
Root : CHRON
Meaning : ( time )
Example : CHRONICLE, CHRONIC, CHRONOLOGY, SYNCHRONIZE, ANACHRONISM
Root : CID
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : ACCIDENT, ACCIDENTALLY, DECIDUOUS, OCCIDENTAL, COINCIDENCE, INCIDENCE
Root : CIDE
Meaning : ( cut, kill, slay )
Example : SUICIDE, GENOCIDE, HOMICIDE, REGICIDE, FRATRICIDE, DECIDE, COINSIDE
Root : CIL
Meaning : ( unite, bring together )
Example : COUNCIL, RECONCILE, CONCILIATE
Root : CINCT
Meaning : ( bind )
Example : SUCCINCT, PRECINCT, CINCTURE
Root : CINE
Meaning : ( motion picture, move )
Example : CINEMATIC, CINEMA, CINEMATOGRAPHY,
Root : CIP
Meaning : ( take, hold, seize )
Example : INCIPIENT, RECIPIENT, RECIPE, ANTICIPATE, RECIPROCATE, DISCIPLINE
Root : CIPIT
Meaning : ( head )
Example : PRECIPITOUS, PRECIPITATE
Root : CIRC
Meaning : ( ring, circle )
Example : CIRCLE, CIRCUS, CIRCUITOUS, CIRCULAR, CIRCULATE
Root : CIRCUM
Meaning : ( on all sides, around (prefix) )
Example : CIRCUMSPECT, CIRCUMFERENCE, CIRCUMLOCUTION, CIRCUMNAVIGATION
Root : CISE
Meaning : ( cut, kill )
Example : PRECISION, PRECISE, INCISION, INCISIVE, EXORCISE, SCISSORS, CONCISE, CHISEL
Root : CIT
Meaning : ( arouse, summon, set in motion )
Example : EXCITE, INCITE, RECITATION, SOLICITOUS, ILLICIT
Root : CIV
Meaning : ( citizen )
Example : CIVIC, CIVILIZED
Root : CLAIM
Meaning : ( declare, call out )
Example : PROCLAIM, ACCLAIM, EXCLAIM, RECLAIMATION
Root : CLAM
Meaning : ( call out, declare )
Example : clamor, reclamation, exclamatory, disclaim
Root : CLAR
Meaning : ( clear )
Example : CLARITY, CLARION, DECLARE
Root : CLAUS
Meaning : ( close )
Example : CLAUSTROPHOBIA
Root : CLEER
Meaning : ( clear )
Example : CHANTICLEER
Root : CLIN
Meaning : ( bend, slant, lean )
Example : DECLINE, RECLINE, INCLINE, CLIMAX
Root : CLIV
Meaning : ( slope )
Example : PROCLIVITY, ACCLIVITY, DECLIVITY
Root : CLOIS
Meaning : ( close, shut )
Example : CLOISTER
Root : CLOS
Meaning : ( close, shut )
Example : DISCLOSE
Root : CLUD
Meaning : ( shut, close )
Example : CONCLUDE, PRECLUDE, INCLUDE, EXCLUDE
Root : CLUS
Meaning : ( shut, close )
Example : SECLUSION, INCLUSIVE
Root : CLUS/CLUD
Meaning : ( close, shut )
Example : preclude, seclusion, inclusive, recluse
Root : COAGU
Meaning : ( curdle )
Example : COAGULATE
Root : COGIT
Meaning : ( think, know, ponder )
Example : COGITATION
Root : COGNIT
Meaning : ( know )
Example : INCOGNITO, COGNITION, RECOGNITION
Root : COGNIZ
Meaning : ( know )
Example : COGNIZANCE, RECOGNIZE
Root : COM
Meaning : ( with, together (prefix) )
Example : Coherence - HS, Committee - 5, Communication - 5, Comparative - 7, Compassion - 6, Compensation - 8, Complication - 7, Compulsion - 8
Root : COMMUN
Meaning : ( common )
Example : COMMUNICATE, COMMUNE, COMMUNITY
Root : COMP
Meaning : ( fill )
Example : COMPLETE
Root : COMPAR
Meaning : ( alike, matching )
Example : COMPARE, COMPARATIVE, COMPARABILITY
Root : CON
Meaning : ( cone )
Example : CONIFER, CONICAL
Root : CONN
Meaning : ( know )
Example : RECONNAISSANCE
Root : CONSUL
Meaning : ( deliberate, take counsel, consult )
Example : CONSULT, CONSULTATION
Root : CONTRA
Meaning : ( against, opposite )
Example : CONTRADICT, CONTRAST, CONTRARY
Root : COP
Meaning : ( copy )
Example : COPYRIGHT
Root : COPI
Meaning : ( plenty, abindance )
Example : CORNUCOPIA, COPIOUS
Root : CORD
Meaning : ( heart )
Example : CORDIALITY, ACCORD, CORDATE, DISCORD, CONCORDANCE, RECORDER
Root : CORON
Meaning : ( crown )
Example : CORONA, CORONATION, CORONET, CORONER, CORNICE, COROLLA, COROLLARY
Root : CORP
Meaning : ( body )
Example : CORPULENT, CORPORATION, CORPSE, INCORPORATE
Root : CORT
Meaning : ( court )
Example : CORTEGE
Root : COSM
Meaning : ( world, universe, order, ornament )
Example : MICROCOSM, COSMOPOLITAN, COSMONAUT, COSMETIC
Root : COUNTER
Meaning : ( against (prefix) )
Example : COUNTERMAND
Root : COUR
Meaning : ( heart )
Example : ENCOURAGEMENT
Root : COUR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : COURIER, COURSE, COARSE
Root : COURS
Meaning : ( run )
Example : RECOURSE, DISCOURSE, CONCOURSE
Root : COURT
Meaning : ( garden, enclosure, farmyard )
Example : COURTLY, COURTEOUS, COURTESY
Root : CRAC
Meaning : ( govern )
Example : aristocracy, theocracy, democracy, autocracy
Root : CRAT
Meaning : ( govern )
Example : AUTOCRAT, ARISTOCRAT, DEMOCRAT, TECHNOCRAT
Root : CREA
Meaning : ( make, create )
Example : CREATIVE, CREATURE, RECREATION, PROCREATE
Root : CREAS
Meaning : ( grow, rise )
Example : INCREASE, DECREASE
Root : CRED
Meaning : ( believe )
Example : credence, credentials, creditor, credibility
Root : CRED
Meaning : ( believe )
Example : CREDO, INCREDIBLE, INCREDULOUS, CREDENCE, CREDENTIALS, CREDITOR, CREDIBILITY
Root : CREET
Meaning : ( separate, observe )
Example : DISCREET
Root : CRESC
Meaning : ( rise, grow )
Example : CRESCENDO, CRESCENT
Root : CRET
Meaning : ( increase, grow )
Example : ACCRETION, CONCRETE, CRESCENT, SECRETE
Root : CRIMIN
Meaning : ( crime, distinguish )
Example : DISCRIMINATE, RECRIMINATE, CRIMINAL
Root : CRIT
Meaning : ( choose, separate, a judge )
Example : CRITICAL, CRITIC, CRITERION, HYPOCRITE
Root : CRUC
Meaning : ( cross )
Example : CRUCIAL, EXCRUCIATE, CRUCIFY
Root : CRUS
Meaning : ( cross )
Example : CRUSADE
Root : CRYPH
Meaning : ( hidden )
Example : CRYPTIC, APOCRYPHAL
Root : CUB
Meaning : ( lie down, sit )
Example : CUBICLE, INCUBATE, INCUBUS
Root : CULP
Meaning : ( blame, fault, offense )
Example : CULPABLE, CULPRIT, INCULPATE, EXCULPATE
Root : CULT
Meaning : ( till, cultivate )
Example : HORTICULTURE, AGRICULTURE, CULTURAL, CULTIVATE
Root : CUMB
Meaning : ( lay oneself, lie down, recline )
Example : INCUMBENT, SUCCUMB
Root : CUR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : concur, CURRENT, INCUR, OCCUR, RECUR
Root : CUR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : concur, incursion, precursor, recurrent
Root : CURA
Meaning : ( care, attention )
Example : ACCURATE, CURIOUS, CURATE, PROCURE, SECURE, SINECURE, CURE, MANICURE
Root : CURR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : CONCURRENT, RECURRENT
Root : CURS
Meaning : ( run )
Example : CURSORY, EXCURSION, INCURSION, PRECURSOR
Root : CUS
Meaning : ( reason, sake, case )
Example : inexcusable, recuse, accusation, excusable, excuse
Root : CYCL
Meaning : ( circle, wheel )
Example : CYCLICAL, cyclone, unicycle, cyclops
Root : CYN
Meaning : ( dog )
Example : CYNICISM
Root : DACT
Meaning : ( teach )
Example : DIDACTIC
Root : DAIN
Meaning : ( worthy )
Example : DAINTY, DISDAIN
Root : DAT
Meaning : ( give, push )
Example : DATE, MANDATE
Root : DE
Meaning : ( away, off, reversal, undoing, downward completely (prefix) )
Example : Dedication - 7, Deficiency - 8, Delegation - 8, Deliberate - 6, Delusion - 7, Desolate - 7, Destination - 6, Destructive - 8
Root : DEB
Meaning : ( owe )
Example : DEBENTURE
Root : DEBT
Meaning : ( owe )
Example : INDEBTEDNESS
Root : DECA
Meaning : ( ten )
Example : DECATHLON, DECADE
Root : DEI
Meaning : ( God )
Example : DEIFY, DEITY
Root : DEL
Meaning : ( destroy, erase )
Example : INDELIBLE, DELETERIOUS, DELETE, DELETION
Root : DEM
Meaning : ( people, common people )
Example : DEMOCRACY, DEMAGOGUE, EPIDEMIC
Root : DEMI
Meaning : ( half (prefix) )
Example : DEMITASSE
Root : DEMON
Meaning : ( demon )
Example : PANDEMONIUM
Root : DENDR
Meaning : ( tree )
Example : DENDRITE
Root : DENDRO
Meaning : ( tree )
Example : PHILODENDRON
Root : DENS
Meaning : ( thick, close )
Example : DENSE, DENSITY, CONDENSE, CONDENSATION
Root : DENT
Meaning : ( tooth )
Example : DENTURE, DENTAL, DENTICLE, DENTIFRICE, TRIDENT, INDENTATION
Root : DERM
Meaning : ( skin )
Example : EPIDERMIS
Root : DEXTER
Meaning : ( right-hand )
Example : DEXTEROUS, DEXTERITY
Root : DEXTR
Meaning : ( right side; skillful )
Example : AMBIDEXTROUS
Root : DI
Meaning : ( day )
Example : SUNDIAL, DIURNAL, MERIDIAN, DIARY, QUOTIDIAN
Root : DIA
Meaning : ( through, between, apart (prefix) )
Example : DIAMETER, DIAGNOSIS, DIALOG, DIABETES
Root : DICAT
Meaning : ( declare, speak, say )
Example : ABDICATE, PREDICATE, DEDICATE
Root : DICT
Meaning : ( speak, declare )
Example : abdicate, indictment, dedication, dictatorial
Root : DICT
Meaning : ( speak, declare )
Example : abdicate, indictment, dedication, dictatorial, addicted, dictate, contradict, diction, dictionary, interdict, predict, verdict, benediction, malediction, valedictorian
Root : DIGN
Meaning : ( worthy, merited )
Example : INDIGNANT, DIGNITARY, DIGNITY
Root : DILIG
Meaning : ( choose, select, like )
Example : DILIGENCE, DILIGENT
Root : Direct from French
Meaning : ( crib, nursery )
Example : CRECHE
Root : Direct from Old English
Meaning : ( to be hale )
Example : WASSAIL
Root : Direct-Latin & German
Meaning : ( aromatic gum )
Example : MYRRH
Root : DIS
Meaning : ( not, none (prefix) )
Example : Discreet - 8, Disgrace - 6, Dismal - 6, Dispel - 8, Disposable - 6, Disrupt - 8, Dissolve - 5, Distortion - 8
Root : DIS
Meaning : ( apart, asunder, away from (prefix) )
Example : DISPERSE, DISSOCIATE, DISSOLVE
Root : DIT
Meaning : ( give )
Example : editorial, addition, tradition, extradite, edition, perdition, redition,
Root : DIT/DAT
Meaning : ( give, push )
Example : ADDITION, EDITORIAL, EXTRADITE, TRADITION,
Root : DIVID
Meaning : ( divide )
Example : DIVIDEND, DIVIDE, INDIVIDUAL, DEVISE, DIVISION, DEVICE
Root : DIVIN
Meaning : ( divine )
Example : DIVINITY, DIVINE
Root : DOC
Meaning : ( teach )
Example : DOCILE, DOCTRINE, DOCUMENTARY, DOGMATIC
Root : DOG
Meaning : ( opinion, praise )
Example : DOGMATIC, DOGMA
Root : DOL
Meaning : ( grieve, worry, suffer )
Example : INDOLENT, CONDOLENCE, DOLEFUL
Root : DOMIN
Meaning : ( master, lord )
Example : DOMINATE, DOMINEER, DOMINION, DOMINO, PREDOMINATE
Root : DON
Meaning : ( give, gift )
Example : PARDON, CONDONE, DONOR, DONATION, GUERDON
Root : DONNA
Meaning : ( lady (Italian) )
Example : PRIMA DONNA
Root : DORM
Meaning : ( sleep )
Example : DORMITORY, DORMANT, DORMER
Root : DORS
Meaning : ( back )
Example : DORSAL, ENDORSE
Root : DOS
Meaning : ( back )
Example : DOSSIER
Root : DOT
Meaning : ( gift, give, given )
Example : ANECDOTE, ENDOWMENT, ANTIDOTE,
Root : DOU
Meaning : ( doubt )
Example : DOUBTFUL
Root : DOX
Meaning : ( opinion, glory, praise )
Example : PARADOX, ORTHODOX, DOXOLOGY
Root : DRA
Meaning : ( perform, act, play )
Example : DRAMATIZE, DRAMA
Root : DROM
Meaning : ( a running )
Example : HIPPODROME, SYNDROME, PALINDROME, DROMEDARY
Root : DUB
Meaning : ( doubt )
Example : DUBIOUS
Root : DUC
Meaning : ( lead, bring )
Example : SEDUCE, DEDUCE, EDUCATE, EDUCE, CONDUCE, INDUCE, DUCAT
Root : DUCT
Meaning : ( lead )
Example : induct, seductive, aqueduct, conducive
Root : DUCT
Meaning : ( lead )
Example : aqueduct, conducive, induct, seductive
Root : DULC
Meaning : ( sweet )
Example : DULCET, DULCIMER, DULCIFY, DULCINEA
Root : DUR
Meaning : ( hard )
Example : OBDURATE, DURESS, INDURATE
Root : DUR
Meaning : ( last )
Example : DURATION, ENDURE, ENDURANCE
Root : DYNAM
Meaning : ( power )
Example : DYNAMITE, DYNAMICS, DYNAMISM
Root : DYS
Meaning : ( bad, ill, sick, abnormal, impaired )
Example : DYSENTERY, DYSFUNCTION, DYSPLASIA
Root : ECU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : EXECUTIVE, EXECUTE, EXECUTOR
Root : EGO
Meaning : ( self, I )
Example : EGOCENTRIC, EGOTIST
Root : EGOR
Meaning : ( speak )
Example : CATEGORY, CATEGORIZE, ALLEGORY
Root : EGR
Meaning : ( field, land )
Example : PEREGRINATE
Root : EGRI
Meaning : ( field )
Example : PEREGRINATION
Root : EIDO
Meaning : ( image, shape, form )
Example : KALEIDOSCOPE
Root : ELA
Meaning : ( DRIVE, flexible )
Example : ELASTICITY, ELASTIC
Root : ELECTR
Meaning : ( electric, amber )
Example : ELECTRODE, ELECTRONICS, ELECTRON
Root : ELIG
Meaning : ( select, pick out )
Example : ELIGIBLE, DILIGENT, ELEGANT, ELECTABLE, ELECTORATE,
Root : EMIA
Meaning : ( blood condition (suffix) )
Example : LEUKEMIA, ANEMIA, HYPERVOLEMIA
Root : EMPT
Meaning : ( take, buy )
Example : EXEMPT, PEREMPTORY, EXAMPLE, PREMIUM, REDEEM
Root : EN
Meaning : ( in, into, to cover or contain (prefix) )
Example : Enchantment - 5, Enclosure - 6, Endure - 5, Energetic - 8, Engrave - 6, Enthusiastic - 7, Environmental - 7, Envision - 8
Root : ENDO
Meaning : ( within, inside )
Example : ENDOCRINE
Root : ENN
Meaning : ( year )
Example : BIENNIAL, CENTENNIAL, PERENNIAL
Root : EPI
Meaning : ( upon (prefix) )
Example : EPIGRAM
Root : EQU
Meaning : ( equal, same )
Example : EQUITABLE, EQUAL, EQUATION, EQUILIBRIUM, EQUINOX, EQUIVALENT, EQUIVOCAL, EQUITY, EQUANIMITY
Root : EQUE
Meaning : ( horse )
Example : EQUESTRIAN, EQUINE
Root : ERG
Meaning : ( work )
Example : ENERGETIC, ERGONOMICS, ALLERGY, ENERGY, ERGOMETER,
Root : ERR
Meaning : ( wander )
Example : ABERRATION, ERRANT, ERROR, ERRATIC, ERRONEOUS, UNERRING
Root : ESCE
Meaning : ( process of beginning, becoming (suffix) )
Example : COALESCE, ACQUIESCE, ADOLESCENT, IRIDESCENT, CONVALESCENT
Root : ETH
Meaning : ( custom, habit )
Example : ETHICS
Root : ETHIC
Meaning : ( behavior, moral )
Example : ETHICAL, ETHICS
Root : EU
Meaning : ( good, well (prefix) )
Example : EULOGIZE, EULOGY, EUPHONIOUS, EUPHEMISM, EUTHANASIA
Root : EX
Meaning : ( out, out of, former, outside (prefix) )
Example : Excel - 8, Exception - 6, Exclamation - 6, Exclusive - 8, Excursion - 6, Exotic - 6, Expectation - 7, Extensive - 8
Root : EXIM
Meaning : ( take out, free )
Example : EXAMPLE
Root : EXO
Meaning : ( outside (prefix) )
Example : EXOTIC, EXOGENOUS
Root : EXTRA
Meaning : ( beyond (prefix) )
Example : EXTRANEOUS, EXTRAPOLATE, EXTRAVAGANCE, EXTRAORDINARY
Root : FA
Meaning : ( speak )
Example : AFFABLE, FABLE, FABULOUS, INEFFABLE, CONFABULATE, FATE, INFANTRY, PREFACE
Root : FAC
Meaning : ( make, do )
Example : facilitate, factor, factort, faculty, facade, faction, olfactory, facile,
Root : FAC/FIC
Meaning : ( do, make )
Example : Artificial, Deficiency, Faculty, Magnificent, Facade, Personification, Suffice, Superficial, Faction, Olfactory, Proficient, Ratification
Root : FACI
Meaning : ( face, form, figure )
Example : facial, superficial, deface, efface, surface, facade
Root : FALL
Meaning : ( deceive, beguile, err )
Example : INFALLIBLE, FALLACY, FALLIBLE
Root : FALS
Meaning : ( deceive )
Example : FALSIFY, FALSE, FALTER
Root : FAM
Meaning : ( repute, report, public opinion )
Example : INFAMY, DEFAME, FAMOUS, DEFAMATION
Root : FAS
Meaning : ( (divine) law, lawful )
Example : NEFARIOUS
Root : FAST
Meaning : ( pride, conceit )
Example : FASTIDIOUS
Root : FATU
Meaning : ( foolish, silly, feeble )
Example : INFATUATE, FATUOUS, FATUITY
Root : FAUL
Meaning : ( deceive )
Example : DEFAULT
Root : FAV
Meaning : ( goodwill, to be favorably inclined )
Example : FAVORITE, FAVOR
Root : FECT
Meaning : ( make, do. act, form )
Example : confection, affect, affection, affectation, defect, defection, infect, infection, perfect, perfection
Root : FEDER
Meaning : ( trust )
Example : CONFEDERACY
Root : FEDER
Meaning : ( treaty, league )
Example : FEDERAL, CONFEDERATION, CONFEDERATE
Root : FEND
Meaning : ( strike )
Example : DEFEND, OFFEND
Root : FENS
Meaning : ( strike )
Example : INDEFENSIBLE, DEFENSIVE, OFFENSIVE,
Root : FER
Meaning : ( carry, bear, bring )
Example : transfer, vociferious, infertile, odoriferous
Root : FER
Meaning : ( carry, bear, bring )
Example : REFER, REFERENCE, REFEREE, SUFFER
Root : FERM
Meaning : ( leaven )
Example : FERMENT
Root : FERV
Meaning : ( boil, bubble, heat )
Example : FERVOR, FERVENT, EFFERVESCE, FERVID,
Root : FEST
Meaning : ( feast )
Example : FESTIVAL, FESTIVE, FEAST
Root : FIC
Meaning : ( make, do )
Example : PROFICIENT, DEFICIENT, DEFICIENCY, DIFFICULT, EFFICACIOUS, SUFFICE, MAGNIFICENT, PERSONIFICATION, SUPERFICIAL, BENEFICIARY
Root : FID
Meaning : ( faith, trust )
Example : affidavit, bonafide, confidential, infidel, confide, fidelity, diffident, perfidious
Root : FID
Meaning : ( faith, trust )
Example : affidavit, confidential, infidel, bona fide,
Root : FIG
Meaning : ( make, form, feign, shape )
Example : EFFIGY, FIGMENT, FIGURE
Root : FIL
Meaning : ( thread, line )
Example : FILIGREE, FILAMENT, PROFILE, FILLET
Root : FIN
Meaning : ( end )
Example : FINALE, FINISH, REFINE, INDEFINITE, FINESSE, AFFINITY, DEFINITIVE, INFINITE
Root : FIRM
Meaning : ( strong, steadfast, firm )
Example : AFFIRM, CONFIRM, INFIRM, FIRMAMENT
Root : FIX
Meaning : ( fixed, fastened )
Example : FIXATION, AFFIX, PREFIX, SUFFIX
Root : FLAGR
Meaning : ( burn )
Example : CONFLAGRATION, FLAGRANT
Root : FLAM
Meaning : ( burn )
Example : INFLAMMATORY, FLAMBOYANT
Root : FLECT
Meaning : ( bend )
Example : GENUFLECT
Root : FLEX
Meaning : ( bend )
Example : REFLEX, FLEXIBLE, FLEXOR, CIRCUMFLEX
Root : FLICT
Meaning : ( strike, dash )
Example : AFFLICTION, CONFLICT, INFLICT
Root : FLIG
Meaning : ( strike )
Example : PROFLIGATE
Root : FLOR
Meaning : ( flower )
Example : FLORAL, FLORIST, FLORID, FLOURISH
Root : FLU
Meaning : ( flow )
Example : FLUENT, FLUID, AFFLUENT, INFLUENCE, EFFLUENCE, SUPERFLUOUS, FLUX
Root : FLUCTU
Meaning : ( a wave )
Example : FLUCTUATE
Root : FOLI
Meaning : ( leaf )
Example : PORTFOLIO, FOLIAGE, FOLIO
Root : FORC
Meaning : ( strong )
Example : REINFORCEMENT
Root : FORE
Meaning : ( before, previous, earlier (prefix) )
Example : FOREBODE, FORESTALL, FORECAST, FOREBEAR
Root : FORM
Meaning : ( shape, form )
Example : CONFORM, FORMULA, DEFORM, INFORM, TRANSFORM, REFORM, UNIFORM
Root : FORT
Meaning : ( strong )
Example : FORTE, COMFORT, COMFORTABLE, EFFORT, FORTITUDE, FORTIFICATION, REINFORCEMENT
Root : FORTU
Meaning : ( casual, chance, luck )
Example : FORTUITOUS
Root : FORTUN
Meaning : ( chance, fortune )
Example : FORTUNATE
Root : FOUND
Meaning : ( bottom, foundation )
Example : FOUNDATION
Root : FOURN
Meaning : ( accomplish, complete )
Example : FURNISH, PERFORMANCE
Root : FRACT
Meaning : ( break )
Example : FRACTIOUS, FRACTION, FRACTURE, INFRACTION, REFRACT
Root : FRAG
Meaning : ( break )
Example : FRAGILE, FRAGMENT, FRAGMENTATION
Root : FRAT
Meaning : ( brother )
Example : FRATERNAL
Root : FRATER
Meaning : ( brother )
Example : FRATERNITY
Root : FRATR
Meaning : ( brother )
Example : FRATRICIDE
Root : FRIG
Meaning : ( be cold )
Example : FRIGID, REFRIGERATOR, FRIGIDITY
Root : FRONT
Meaning : ( forehead, face )
Example : FRONTAL, AFFRONT, CONFRONT, EFFRONTERY
Root : FRUCT
Meaning : ( enjoy, fruit )
Example : FRUCTOSE
Root : FRUG
Meaning : ( produce )
Example : FRUGAL
Root : FRUIT
Meaning : ( enjoy, produce )
Example : FRUITFUL, FRUITION
Root : FUG
Meaning : ( flee )
Example : CENTRIFUGE, FUGITIVE
Root : FUM
Meaning : ( smoke )
Example : FUMIGATION
Root : FUNCT
Meaning : ( perform )
Example : FUNCTION, PERFUNCTORY, DEFUNCT
Root : FUND
Meaning : ( bottom )
Example : FUNDAMENTAL
Root : FUR
Meaning : ( steal )
Example : FURTIVE
Root : FUS
Meaning : ( pour )
Example : EFFUSION
Root : GAM
Meaning : ( marriage )
Example : MONOGAMY, ENDOGAMY, POLYGAMY, AMALGAMATE, BIGAMY
Root : GASTR
Meaning : ( stomach )
Example : GASTRONOMY, GASTRIC
Root : GASTR
Meaning : ( stomach )
Example : GASTRIC
Root : GEN
Meaning : ( race, kind, class )
Example : gentle, degenerate, congenial, generation, regeneration, genteel
Root : GEN
Meaning : ( race, kind )
Example : congenial, denegrate, generation, gentle
Root : GEO
Meaning : ( earth )
Example : APOGEE, GEODE, GEOLOGY, GEOCENTRIC
Root : GERI
Meaning : ( old age )
Example : GERIATRIC
Root : GERM
Meaning : ( seed, bud, vital part )
Example : GERMINATE, GERMANE, GERM
Root : GERON
Meaning : ( old man )
Example : GERONTOCRACY
Root : GEST
Meaning : ( carry, bring )
Example : GESTATION, DIGESTION, GESTURE, SUGGEST, CONGESTION, REGISTER
Root : GLAC
Meaning : ( ice )
Example : GLACIAL, GLACIER, GLACIS
Root : GLOM
Meaning : ( ball of yarn )
Example : CONGLOMERATE
Root : GLOSS
Meaning : ( tongue, language, word )
Example : GLOSSARY
Root : GLOT
Meaning : ( tongue )
Example : EPIGLOTTIS
Root : GLU
Meaning : ( bond )
Example : GLUTINOUS
Root : GLYC
Meaning : ( sugar )
Example : HYPOGLYCEMIA
Root : GNOS
Meaning : ( know )
Example : PROGNOSTICATE, DIAGNOSE
Root : GNOS/NOT
Meaning : ( know )
Example : cognizant, recognize, incognito, cognitive, cognition, recognition, acquaint
Root : GON
Meaning : ( corner, angle )
Example : HEXAGON, POLYGON
Root : GRAC
Meaning : ( thankful, pleasing )
Example : GRACIOUS
Root : GRAD
Meaning : ( step, go, walk, degree )
Example : gradient, graduation, gradually, centigrade
Root : GRAD
Meaning : ( step, go, walk, degree )
Example : gradient, graduation, gradually, centigrade, aggressive, congressional, degrade, degree, graduate, ingredient, progress, gradual, transgress, transgression, gradient, retrograde, aggression, congressman, progressive, congress
Root : GRAM
Meaning : ( a letter, written character )
Example : DIAGRAM, MONOGRAM, EPIGRAM, ANAGRAM, GRAMMATICAL
Root : GRAND
Meaning : ( great, large )
Example : GRANDIOSE, GRANDEUR, GRANDSTAND, GRANDILOQUENT
Root : GRAPH
Meaning : ( write )
Example : CALLIGRAPHY, GRAPHITE, AUTOGRAPH, GEOGRAPHY, LITHOGRAPHY
Root : GRAT
Meaning : ( thankful, pleasing )
Example : ingrate, gracious, gratitude, disgrace
Root : GRAT
Meaning : ( thankful, pleasing )
Example : disgrace, gracious, gratitude, ingrate
Root : GRAV
Meaning : ( heavy )
Example : AGGRAVATE, ENGRAVE, GRAVITY
Root : GRED
Meaning : ( step, degree )
Example : INGREDIENT
Root : GREG
Meaning : ( herd, group )
Example : aggregrate, gregarious, congregation, egregious
Root : GRESS
Meaning : ( step, walk )
Example : aggression, egress, congressman, digress, progressive,
Root : GRIEV
Meaning : ( heavy, weighty )
Example : GRIEVANCE
Root : GYNE
Meaning : ( woman )
Example : GYNECOLOGY
Root : GYR
Meaning : ( circle, ring )
Example : GYRATE, GYROSCOPE, GYRATION, GYRE
Root : HAB
Meaning : ( have, hold )
Example : HABIT, HABITUAL, HABERDASHERY, HABITAT, BEHAVIOR
Root : HABIT
Meaning : ( dwell, live, abide )
Example : HABITAT, INHABITANT, HABITATION
Root : HAL
Meaning : ( breathe )
Example : INHALE, HALITOSIS, EXHALATION, INHALANT
Root : HAL
Meaning : ( breath )
Example : HALITOSIS, INHALE, EXHALE
Root : HALA
Meaning : ( breathe )
Example : EXHALATION
Root : HAP
Meaning : ( by chance )
Example : HAPHAZARD
Root : HARB
Meaning : ( shelter (German) )
Example : HARBOR, HARBINGER
Root : HARD
Meaning : ( make brave, harden )
Example : FOOLHARDY
Root : HAUT
Meaning : ( high, grand (French) )
Example : HAUTE COUTURE
Root : HEART
Meaning : ( heart (compound word) )
Example : HEARTBROKEN
Root : HEDR
Meaning : ( face, seat or base )
Example : OCTAHEDRON, POLYHEDRON, CATHEDRAL
Root : HEIR
Meaning : ( inherit, heir )
Example : HEIRESS
Root : HELI
Meaning : ( spiral )
Example : HELICOPTER
Root : HELIO
Meaning : ( sun )
Example : HELIOTROPE
Root : HEM
Meaning : ( blood )
Example : HEMOPHILIA, HEMORRHAGE, HEMATITE
Root : HEMI
Meaning : ( half (prefix) )
Example : HEMISPHERE, HEMIPLEGIA
Root : HEND
Meaning : ( grasp )
Example : APPREHEND
Root : HER
Meaning : ( stick )
Example : ADHERENCE, COHERENCE, ADHERE
Root : HERED
Meaning : ( inherit, heir )
Example : HEREDITARY
Root : HERI
Meaning : ( heir )
Example : INHERITANCE
Root : HERO
Meaning : ( hero )
Example : HEROISM
Root : HES
Meaning : ( stick, hold fast )
Example : HESITATE, ADHESIVE, ADHESION, COHESIVE, COHESION,
Root : HETERO
Meaning : ( different (prefix) )
Example : HETEROGENEOUS
Root : HEX
Meaning : ( six (prefix) )
Example : HEXAGON
Root : HIB
Meaning : ( have, occupy, hold as customary )
Example : EXHIBITOR, PROHIBIT
Root : HIERO
Meaning : ( sacred, priestly )
Example : HIERARCHY, HIEROGLYPHICS, HIEROCRACY
Root : HOL
Meaning : ( whole )
Example : CATHOLIC, HOLOCAUST, HOLISTIC
Root : HOMEO
Meaning : ( like, same )
Example : HOMEOPATHY
Root : HOMO
Meaning : ( same )
Example : HOMONYM, HOMOGENEOUS
Root : HORR
Meaning : ( shudder, stand on end )
Example : HORROR, HORRIBLE, HORRENDOUS, HORRIFY, HORRID
Root : HOSP
Meaning : ( host, guest )
Example : HOSPITABLE, HOSTESS, HOSPITAL, HOSPICE, HOSTEL, HOSTLER, HOTEL
Root : HOST
Meaning : ( an enemy )
Example : HOSTILE, HOSTAGE
Root : HUM
Meaning : ( the ground, earth )
Example : EXHUME, HUMUS, HUMBLE, HUMILITY
Root : HYDR
Meaning : ( water )
Example : HYDRANT, HYDRANGEA, HYDROGEN, HYDRAULICS, HYDROPHOBIA, DEHYDRATE
Root : HYPER
Meaning : ( beyond the ordinary (prefix) )
Example : HYPERACTIVE
Root : HYPNO
Meaning : ( sleep )
Example : HYPNOSIS
Root : HYPO
Meaning : ( beneath, under (prefix) )
Example : HYPOGLYCEMIA, HYPOTHESIS, HYPOCRISY
Root : ICON
Meaning : ( image )
Example : ICONOLOGY
Root : IDEID
Meaning : ( form, shape )
Example : IDYLLIC, IDYL
Root : IDEO
Meaning : ( thought, idea )
Example : IDEOLOGY, IDEALISTIC
Root : IDIO
Meaning : ( one's own, pecular )
Example : IDIOM, IDIOT, IDIOSYNCRASY
Root : IGN
Meaning : ( fire )
Example : IGNITION, IGNEOUS, IGNITE
Root : IN
Meaning : ( not (prefix) )
Example : Indefinite - 7, Injustice - 6, Immortality - 8, Impatience - 7, Impractical - 7, Improbable - 8, Insatiable - 7, Invalid - 7
Root : INSUL
Meaning : ( island )
Example : INSULAR, INSULATION
Root : INTELLEC
Meaning : ( power to know )
Example : INTELLECTUAL
Root : INTELLIG
Meaning : ( power to think )
Example : UNINTELLIGIBLE
Root : INTER
Meaning : ( between, among (prefix) )
Example : INTERVAL, INTERCEPT, INTERJECT
Root : INTRA
Meaning : ( within (prefix) )
Example : INTRAMURAL
Root : INTRIN
Meaning : ( inward )
Example : INTRINSIC, INTERIOR
Root : INVID
Meaning : ( envy )
Example : INVIDIOUS, ENVIOUS, ENVY
Root : Irish
Meaning : ( A county in Ireland )
Example : LIMERICK
Root : ISL
Meaning : ( island )
Example : ISLET
Root : ISO
Meaning : ( equal )
Example : ISOMETRIC, ISOSCELES, ISOBAR
Root : IT
Meaning : ( go )
Example : AMBITION, CIRCUIT, EXIT, TRANSIT, SEDITION
Root : ITER
Meaning : ( again, repeat )
Example : ITERATE, REITERATE, ITERATION
Root : ITIN
Meaning : ( journey )
Example : ITINERARY
Root : JAC
Meaning : ( throw, lie )
Example : ADJACENT
Root : JECT
Meaning : ( throw, cast )
Example : dejected, projection, interject, adjective
Root : JECT
Meaning : ( throw, cast )
Example : adjective, dejected, interject, projection
Root : JOC
Meaning : ( jest, joke )
Example : JOCULAR
Root : JOIN
Meaning : ( join )
Example : ADJOINING
Root : JOURN
Meaning : ( day, daily )
Example : JOURNEY, JOURNAL, ADJOURN, SOJOURN, BONJOUR
Root : JUD
Meaning : ( judge )
Example : JUDGMENT
Root : JUDIC
Meaning : ( judge, judgment )
Example : ADJUDICATE, PREJUDICE, JUDICIARY, JUDICIAL, JUDICIOUS
Root : JUG
Meaning : ( yoke, join )
Example : CONJUGAL
Root : JUNCT
Meaning : ( join )
Example : INJUNCTION, JUNCTION, JUNCTURE, SUBJUNCTIVE, ADJUNCT, CONJUNCTION
Root : JUR
Meaning : ( law, right )
Example : JURISDICTION, INJURIOUS, PERJURY, JURIST
Root : JURE
Meaning : ( swear )
Example : CONJURE, ABJURE, PERJURE
Root : JUS
Meaning : ( law )
Example : JUSTIFICATION, ADJUST, INJUSTICE
Root : JUV
Meaning : ( young )
Example : REJUVENATE, JUVENILE, JUVENESCENT, JUVIE
Root : KILO
Meaning : ( one thousand (prefix) )
Example : KILOMETER
Root : KINE
Meaning : ( move )
Example : KINETICS
Root : LABOR
Meaning : ( work )
Example : LABORATORY, COLLABORATE. ELABORATE,
Root : LACER
Meaning : ( mangled, torn )
Example : LACERATE, LACERATION
Root : LACT
Meaning : ( milk )
Example : LACTATION, LACTOSE, LACTEAL, LACTESCENT, LETTUCE
Root : LANG
Meaning : ( tongue )
Example : LANGUAGE
Root : LAT
Meaning : ( carry, lift, bring )
Example : relate, legislative, translation, elated
Root : LAT
Meaning : ( carry, lift, bring )
Example : elated, relate, legislative, translation
Root : LATER
Meaning : ( side )
Example : COLLATERAL, EQUILATERAL, QUADRILATERAL, UNILATERAL, LATERAL
Root : LAUD
Meaning : ( praise )
Example : LAUDABLE, PLAUDITS, CUM LAUDE, APPLAUD
Root : LAV
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : LAVISH, LAVE, LAVENDER, LAVATORY
Root : LAX
Meaning : ( loose )
Example : LAXATIVE, RELAX
Root : LEAS
Meaning : ( loose )
Example : RELEASE
Root : LECT
Meaning : ( gather, choose )
Example : SELECT, RECOLLECTION, PREDILECTION, INTELLECT, COLLECT, ECLECTIC
Root : LECT
Meaning : ( choose, gather )
Example : intellect, predilection, recollection, select
Root : LEG
Meaning : ( law )
Example : LEGITIMATE, PRIVILEGE, RELEGATE, LEGISLATE
Root : LEG
Meaning : ( read, gather the "sense" )
Example : LECTURE, LESSON, LEGIBLE, LEGEND,
Root : LEGA
Meaning : ( appoint, send, bring )
Example : LEGACY, LEGATE, DELEGATE, DELEGATION, ALLEGE, RELEGATE, COLLEAGUE
Root : LEGE
Meaning : ( gather, choose, pick )
Example : ELEGANT, ELEGANCE, LEGION, LEGUME,
Root : LEI
Meaning : ( be permitted )
Example : LEISURE
Root : LEMM
Meaning : ( something taken, received or taken for granted )
Example : DILEMMA, LEMMA
Root : LENT
Meaning : ( slack, loose )
Example : RELENT
Root : LEV
Meaning : ( light )
Example : ALLEVIATE, LEVERAGE, IRRELEVANT, LEVITY, LEVITATE
Root : LEVA
Meaning : ( raise, lift up )
Example : RELEVANT, IRRELEVANT, RELIEVE, LEVER
Root : LEXI
Meaning : ( word, saying )
Example : LEXICON
Root : LEXICO
Meaning : ( words )
Example : LEXICOGRAPHER
Root : LI
Meaning : ( tie, bind, hold )
Example : LIABLE, LIEN, LIAISON
Root : LIBER
Meaning : ( free )
Example : LIBERATE, LIBERTY, DELIVER, LIVERY
Root : LIBER, LIBRA
Meaning : ( balance, weigh )
Example : DELIBERATE, DELIBERATION, DELIBERATIVE
Root : LIBR
Meaning : ( book )
Example : LIBRARY
Root : LIC
Meaning : ( be permitted )
Example : LICENSE, LICENTIOUS, ILLICIT, LEISURE
Root : LICT
Meaning : ( leave )
Example : DERELICTION, RELIC, RELICT
Root : LIEV
Meaning : ( lift )
Example : RELIEVE
Root : LIG
Meaning : ( tie, bind, hold )
Example : LIGAMENT, LIGATURE, LIAISON, RELIGION
Root : LIN
Meaning : ( flax )
Example : LINEN, LINING, LINSEED, CRINOLINE
Root : LINE
Meaning : ( line )
Example : DELINEATE, LINEAR
Root : LINGU
Meaning : ( tongue )
Example : BILINGUAL, LINGUIST, LINGUISTICS, LINGO, LANGUAGE,
Root : LINQU
Meaning : ( leave, abandon )
Example : DELINQUENT
Root : LIP
Meaning : ( leave )
Example : ECLIPSE, ELLIPSE, ELLIPTICAL,
Root : LITER
Meaning : ( letter )
Example : LITERARY, LITERACY
Root : LITH
Meaning : ( stone )
Example : LITHOGRAPHY, MONOLITH
Root : LIVER
Meaning : ( free )
Example : DELIVERY
Root : LOC
Meaning : ( place )
Example : LOCATE, LOCOMOTION, DISLOCATE, ALLOCATE, RELOCATION
Root : LOCUT
Meaning : ( speak, talk )
Example : ELOCUTION, CIRCUMLOCUTION, INTERLOCUTOR
Root : LOG
Meaning : ( word, speech )
Example : DIALOGUE, APOLOGY, EPILOGUE, EULOGY, PROLOGUE, NEOLOGISM, LOGIC, ANALOGY, MONOLOGUE, CATALOGUE
Root : LOGY
Meaning : ( study (suffix) )
Example : CRIMINOLOGY
Root : LOQU
Meaning : ( speak, talk )
Example : SOLILOQUY, ELOQUENT, LOQUACIOUS, OBLOQUY, VENTRILOQUIST
Root : LOT
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : LOTION
Root : LOY
Meaning : ( bind )
Example : ALLOY
Root : LUC
Meaning : ( shine, light )
Example : LUCID, ELUCIDATE, TRANSLUCENT, PELLUCID, LUCIFER
Root : LUCT
Meaning : ( wrestle, content )
Example : RELUCTANT
Root : LUD
Meaning : ( play, laugh, sport, mock )
Example : ALLUDE, DELUDE, LUDICROUS, COLLUDE, INTERLUDE, PRELUDE
Root : LUG
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : DELUGE
Root : LUM
Meaning : ( light )
Example : ILLUMINATE, LUMINARY
Root : LUM/LUS
Meaning : ( light )
Example : illuminate. illustrate, lackluster, luminary
Root : LUNA
Meaning : ( moon )
Example : LUNACY
Root : LUS
Meaning : ( play, laugh, sport, mock )
Example : ALLUSION, DELUSION, ILLUSION, ELUSIVE
Root : LUST
Meaning : ( polish, purify )
Example : LUSTER, LACKLUSTER, LUSTROUS
Root : LUT
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : DILUTE, DILUTION, ABLUTION, POLLUTE
Root : MACRO
Meaning : ( large (prefix) )
Example : MACROCOSM
Root : MAGN
Meaning : ( great )
Example : MAGNUM, MAGNANIMOUS, MAGNIFY, MAGNITUDE, MAGNIFICENT, MAGNATE
Root : MAL
Meaning : ( ill, bad )
Example : MALARIA, DISMAL, MALICE, MALADY, MALIGN
Root : MAL
Meaning : ( bad, ill, wrong, evil (prefix) )
Example : MALADROIT, MALFUNCTION, MALEDICTION, MALFEASANCE
Root : MAN
Meaning : ( hand )
Example : manacles, manipulate, manifest, emancipate
Root : MAN
Meaning : ( hand )
Example : EMANCIPATE, MANACLES, MANIFEST, MANIPULATE
Root : MAND
Meaning : ( order, command )
Example : REMAND, DEMAND, COUNTERMAND, MANDATE, COMMAND, MANDAMUS
Root : MANIA
Meaning : ( madness )
Example : KLEPTOMANIA, MANIAC
Root : MANS
Meaning : ( stay, dwell )
Example : MANSION, MANOR, MANSE, PERMANENT, REMAIN
Root : MAR
Meaning : ( the sea, pool )
Example : MARINE, MARITIME, MARINA, MARINATE, MARSH
Root : MATER
Meaning : ( mother )
Example : MATERNAL
Root : MATR
Meaning : ( mother )
Example : MATRICULATE, MATRIMONY, MATERNAL, MATRON
Root : MB
Meaning : ( shadow )
Example : SOMBER
Root : MEAN
Meaning : ( drive, threaten )
Example : DEMEANOR
Root : MEDI
Meaning : ( middle, between )
Example : MEDIOCRE, MEDIAN, MEDIATE, MEDIUM, MEDIEVAL, IMMEDIATELY, MEDITERRANEAN
Root : MEGA
Meaning : ( large, great (prefix) )
Example : MEGALITH
Root : MEGALO
Meaning : ( great, large (prefix) )
Example : MEGALOMANIA, MEGALOMYX
Root : MELO
Meaning : ( song )
Example : MELODRAMA, MELODIOUS, MELODY
Root : MEMOR
Meaning : ( mindful of, remembering )
Example : COMMEMORATE, MEMORIZE, MEMOIR, MEMORY, MEMORABLE
Root : MENA
Meaning : ( drive, threaten )
Example : AMENABLE, MENACE
Root : MER
Meaning : ( sea )
Example : MERMAID
Root : MERG
Meaning : ( to plunge, dip, sink )
Example : MERGE, SUBMERGE
Root : META
Meaning : ( change (prefix) )
Example : METAPHOR
Root : METER
Meaning : ( measure )
Example : PERIMETER
Root : METRO
Meaning : ( mother )
Example : METROPOLIS
Root : MICRO
Meaning : ( small )
Example : MICROCOSM, MICROBE, MICROSCOPIC
Root : MIGR
Meaning : ( wander )
Example : MIGRATORY, MIGRANT, IMMIGRATE, EMIGRATE
Root : MIN
Meaning : ( project )
Example : EMINENT, EMINENCE, PROMINENT, IMMINENT
Root : MINN
Meaning : ( diminish, lessen, make small )
Example : DIMINISH, DIMINUTIVE, DIMINUTION, MINUTE, MINUET,
Root : MINOR
Meaning : ( small )
Example : MINORITY
Root : MINUT
Meaning : ( little, small )
Example : MINUTE, MINUSCULE, DIMINUTION, MINUET
Root : MIR
Meaning : ( wonder at, behold, look )
Example : ADMIRE, MIRAGE, MIRACLE, MARVEL, MIRROR
Root : MIS
Meaning : ( wrong, incorrectly, mistaken, ill (prefix) )
Example : misnomer, mistrial, misprint, mistrust
Root : MISO
Meaning : ( hate )
Example : MISANTHROPE, MISOGAMY, MISOGYNY, MISONEISM
Root : MISS
Meaning : ( send )
Example : remiss, missle, intermission, missive
Root : MISS
Meaning : ( send (wcity) )
Example : admit, admittedly, commission, commitment, committee, compromise, dismissal, emission, emit, inadmissible, intermission, messenger, missionary, missile, omission, permissible, permitted, promise, remittance, submission, transmit, comMISSar, deMISe, eMISSary, interMITTent, MISSive, noncomMITTal, preMISe, reMISS, surMISe.
Root : MISTL
Meaning : ( twig )
Example : MISTLETOE
Root : MITT
Meaning : ( send, throw )
Example : INTERMITTENT, TRANSMIT, COMMIT, PERMIT, OMIT, SUBMIT
Root : MOD
Meaning : ( measure, manner, way, tone )
Example : MODIFY, MODULATE, MODEST, MODEL, MODE, COMMODITY, COMMODE, MODALITY, BIMODAL
Root : MODER
Meaning : ( measure, manner, mode )
Example : MODERATE, MODERN, IMMODERATE
Root : MOLL
Meaning : ( soft )
Example : EMOLLIENT, MOLLIFY, MOLLUSK
Root : MON
Meaning : ( warn, remind, advise )
Example : MONUMENT, MONSTER, SUMMON, ADMONISH
Root : MONIT
Meaning : ( warn, remind, advise )
Example : PREMONITION, ADMONITION, MONITOR, MONITION
Root : MONO
Meaning : ( one, single (prefix) )
Example : MONOCLE, MONARCH, MONOGRAM, MONOLOGUE
Root : MONSTR
Meaning : ( show, point out )
Example : DEMONSTRATE, DEMONSTRATIVE, MONSTROSITY
Root : MOR
Meaning : ( foolish )
Example : SOPHOMORE
Root : MORI
Meaning : ( death )
Example : MORIBUND
Root : MORON
Meaning : ( stupid )
Example : MORONIC
Root : MORPH
Meaning : ( shape, form )
Example : AMORPHOUS, MORPHOLOGY
Root : MORS
Meaning : ( bite )
Example : REMORSE, MORSEL, MORDACITY
Root : MORT
Meaning : ( death )
Example : mortal, rigormortis, mortify, immortality
Root : MORT
Meaning : ( death )
Example : IMMORTALITY, MORTIFY, MORTAL, RIGOR MORTIS
Root : MOT
Meaning : ( move )
Example : EMOTIONAL, MOMENTARILY, REMOTE, PROMOTER, COMMOTION, MOTIVATE, MOTIVE, MOTOR
Root : MOUNT
Meaning : ( mountain, hill )
Example : TANTAMOUNT, PARAMOUNT, MOUNTAINEER
Root : MULTI
Meaning : ( many (prefix) )
Example : MULTILINGUAL, MULTIFARIOUS
Root : MUNI
Meaning : ( official duties, functions )
Example : COMMUNICATE, IMMUNITY, COMMUNISM
Root : MUT
Meaning : ( change )
Example : COMMUTE, MUTATION, MUTABLE, PERMUTATION, MUTUAL
Root : NAT
Meaning : ( be born )
Example : Good-natured, International, Nativity, Unnatural, Cognate, Naive, Nationality, Supernatural, Innate, Nascent, Natal, Renaissance
Root : NAU
Meaning : ( ship, sailor )
Example : NAUTICAL, NAUSEA, ASTRONAUT
Root : NAV
Meaning : ( ship )
Example : CIRCUMNAVIGATE, NAVIGABLE, NAVY
Root : NEC
Meaning : ( kill )
Example : PERNICIOUS, NECROPHOBIA, NECROLOGY
Root : NEG
Meaning : ( deny )
Example : RENEGE, NEGATIVE, ABNEGATION
Root : NEGAT
Meaning : ( deny, say no )
Example : NEGATE, ABNEGATION, NEGATIVE
Root : NEO
Meaning : ( new )
Example : NEOPHYTE
Root : NEUR
Meaning : ( nerve )
Example : NEUROTIC
Root : NIC
Meaning : ( harm, death )
Example : PERNICIOUS
Root : NIHIL
Meaning : ( nothing )
Example : ANNIHILATE
Root : NOC
Meaning : ( hurt, harm )
Example : INNOCENT, INNOCUOUS,
Root : NOCT
Meaning : ( night )
Example : NOCTURNAL
Root : NOM
Meaning : ( name, term )
Example : BINOMIAL, POLYNOMIAL, MISNOMER
Root : NOM(Y)
Meaning : ( law, system of laws )
Example : ECONOMY, AGRONOMY, AUTONOMY, ASTRONOMY,
Root : NOMEN
Meaning : ( name )
Example : NOMENCLATURE
Root : NOMIN
Meaning : ( name, nominal )
Example : NOMINATE, DENOMINATE, IGNOMINY
Root : NON
Meaning : ( not (prefix) )
Example : NONPARTISAN
Root : NOST
Meaning : ( a return home )
Example : NOSTALGIA
Root : NOT
Meaning : ( know )
Example : NOTICE, NOTIFY, NOTION, NOTORIOUS, CONNOTE
Root : NOTA
Meaning : ( mark )
Example : DENOTE, DENOTATION, NOTE, NOTABLE, ANNOTATE
Root : NOUNC
Meaning : ( declare, tell )
Example : PRONOUNCE, ANNOUNCE, DENOUNCE, RENOUNCE
Root : NOV
Meaning : ( new )
Example : NOVICE, INNOVATE, NOVELTY, RENOVATION, NOVEL
Root : NOX
Meaning : ( night )
Example : EQUINOX
Root : NUL
Meaning : ( nothing )
Example : ANNUL
Root : NULL
Meaning : ( nothing )
Example : NULLIFY
Root : NUMER
Meaning : ( number )
Example : NUMEROUS, NUMERAL, ENUMERATE, INNUMERABLE, SUPERNUMERARY
Root : NUNCI
Meaning : ( declare, warn, tell, speak )
Example : ENUNCIATE
Root : NUR
Meaning : ( nourish )
Example : NURTURE
Root : NUTR
Meaning : ( nourish, feed )
Example : NUTRIMENT, NUTRITIOUS, NUTRITIVE, NURTURE, NURSE
Root : NYM
Meaning : ( name )
Example : PSEUDONYM, EPONYM, SYNONYM, ANTONYM
Root : OB
Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against (prefix) )
Example : OBJECT, OBLIGATE, OBLIQUE, OBLIGE, OBVIOUS, OBLIQUE, OBSTACLE
Root : OB
Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against )
Example : OBTUSE, OBLIQUE
Root : OC
Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against )
Example : OCCURRENCE
Root : OCT
Meaning : ( eight )
Example : OCTOPUS, OCTAGON
Root : OCTAV
Meaning : ( eight )
Example : OCTAVE
Root : OCUL
Meaning : ( eye )
Example : OCULAR, BINOCULARS, MONOCLE, INOCULATE, OCULIST
Root : OMBR
Meaning : ( shade )
Example : SOMBRERO
Root : OMNI
Meaning : ( all )
Example : OMNIPRESENT, OMNIPOTENT, OMNISCIENT, OMNIVORE, OMNIFICENT, OMNIBUS
Root : OMPT
Meaning : ( take, buy )
Example : PROMPT
Root : ONER
Meaning : ( burden )
Example : EXONERATE, ONEROUS
Root : ONYM
Meaning : ( name )
Example : ANONYMOUS, HOMONYM, SYNONYM
Root : OP
Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against )
Example : OPPOSITE, OPPOSITION
Root : OPER
Meaning : ( work )
Example : OPERATE
Root : OPTIC
Meaning : ( sight )
Example : OPTICAL
Root : OPUL
Meaning : ( wealth )
Example : OPULENCE, OPULENT
Root : OR
Meaning : ( pray, address, speak )
Example : INEXORABLE, ADORE, PERORATION
Root : OR
Meaning : ( pray, address, call )
Example : INEXORABLE, ADORE, PERORATION, ORISON, ORATORY
Root : ORAT
Meaning : ( pray, address, speak )
Example : ORATOR, ORATION, ORATORY
Root : ORD
Meaning : ( straight row, regular series )
Example : ORDER, DISORDER, ORDERLY
Root : ORDIN
Meaning : ( order, rank, row, arrange, regulate )
Example : SUBORDINATE, ORDINANCE, ORDINARY, ORDINATION, INORDINATE, CO-ORDINATE
Root : ORIUM
Meaning : ( a place for (suffix) )
Example : AUDITORIUM
Root : ORNA
Meaning : ( adorn )
Example : ORNAMENT
Root : ORTHO
Meaning : ( straight, correct )
Example : ORTHODOX, ORTHODONTIST, ORTHOEPY, ORTHOGRAPHY
Root : OSS
Meaning : ( bone )
Example : OSSIFICATION
Root : OSTEO
Meaning : ( bone )
Example : OSTEOPOROSIS
Root : PAC
Meaning : ( peace )
Example : PACIFY
Root : PAEN
Meaning : ( almost (prefix) )
Example : peninsula
Root : PAIR
Meaning : ( prepare )
Example : REPAIR
Root : PALEO
Meaning : ( ancient (prefix) )
Example : PALEONTOLOGY
Root : PALP
Meaning : ( feel )
Example : PALPABLE
Root : PAN
Meaning : ( all (prefix) )
Example : PANTHEON, PANACEA, PANOPLY, PANORAMA
Root : PAN
Meaning : ( bread )
Example : COMPANY, PANNIER, PANTRY
Root : PAND
Meaning : ( spread out )
Example : EXPAND
Root : PANS
Meaning : ( spread out )
Example : EXPANSE, EXPANSIVE
Root : PAR
Meaning : ( equal )
Example : PARITY, DISPARITY, DISPARATE, PARIMUTUEL, PEER
Root : PARA
Meaning : ( beside, beyond, at or to one side of, past by (prefix) )
Example : PARADOX, PARABOLA, PARAGRAPH, PARASITE, PARAPHRASE
Root : PARAT
Meaning : ( prepare, set, get ready, stop )
Example : REPARATION. PARADE, RAMPART, PREPARE, SEPARATE, INSEPARABLE
Root : PARI
Meaning : ( come in sight )
Example : APPARITION
Root : PART
Meaning : ( part, divide )
Example : PARTISAN, APARTMENT, APARTHEID, PARTIAL, PARTICLE, PARCEL, PARTITION, TRIPARTITE
Root : PASS
Meaning : ( step, spread )
Example : SURPASS, TRESPASS, ENCOMPASS, PASSAGE, PASSPORT
Root : PAT
Meaning : ( suffer, feel, endure )
Example : PATIENT, COMPATIBLE, PATIENT, PASSIVE, COMPASSION, IMPATIENCE
Root : PATER
Meaning : ( father )
Example : PATERNITY
Root : PATH
Meaning : ( feel, suffer )
Example : ANTIPATHY, SYMPATHIZER, PATHETIC, SYMPATHY, PATHOS
Root : PATR
Meaning : ( father )
Example : PATRIARCH, PATRIOTISM, PATRONIZE, PATRICIAN, PATRON
Root : PAU
Meaning : ( few )
Example : PAUCITY
Root : PEAC
Meaning : ( peace )
Example : PEACEFUL
Root : PEAS
Meaning : ( peace )
Example : APPEASE
Root : PECT
Meaning : ( breast, chest )
Example : PECTORAL, EXPECTORATE
Root : PECU
Meaning : ( money )
Example : PECULATE, IMPECUNIOUS
Root : PED
Meaning : ( foot )
Example : EXPEDITE, PEDAL, IMPEDE, BIPED, QUADRUPED, PEDESTAL
Root : PED
Meaning : ( child )
Example : PEDAGOGUE, PEDAGOGY
Root : PEER
Meaning : ( equal )
Example : PEERAGE
Root : PEL
Meaning : ( drive, urge )
Example : pulsate, expulsion, repulsive, propulsion
Root : PEL/PUL
Meaning : ( drive, urge )
Example : expulsion, propulsion, pulsate, repulsive
Root : PELL
Meaning : ( drive, strike )
Example : REPELLENT
Root : PEN
Meaning : ( pain, punishment )
Example : penal, penitent, punish, impunity, impune, repent, subpoena, penalty,
Root : PEND
Meaning : ( hang, weigh, pay )
Example : STIPEND, IMPENDING, PENDULUM, PENDENT, EXPEND, SUSPEND, APPEND
Root : PENS
Meaning : ( hang, weigh, pay )
Example : PENSION, SUSPENSION, PENSION, PENSIVE, COMPENSATE, PROPENSITY
Root : PENTA
Meaning : ( five (prefix) )
Example : PENTAGON
Root : PER
Meaning : ( try, test )
Example : EXPERIMENT, EXPERIENCE, EXPERT, PERIL
Root : PER
Meaning : ( through, thoroughly, utterly, very (prefix) )
Example : PERVERT, PERFECT, PERVADE, PERCEIVE, PERTURB, PERUSE
Root : PERI
Meaning : ( around (prefix) )
Example : PERIPHERAL, PERIMETER, PERIGEE
Root : PET
Meaning : ( attack, seek, ask, strive, fall, rush at )
Example : COMPETE, PROPITIOUS, COMPETENT, COMPETITOR, PETITION, IMPETUS, IMPETUOUS, PETULANT, REPEAT, PERPETUAL
Root : PETE
Meaning : ( seek, to head for, resort to, solicit )
Example : APPETITE, PROPITIOUS,
Root : PETR
Meaning : ( stone )
Example : PETRIFY
Root : PHAN
Meaning : ( show, bring to light, appear )
Example : PHANTOM, EPIPHANY, FANCY, FANTASTIC, FANTASY, DIAPHANOUS
Root : PHEN
Meaning : ( appear, show, shine )
Example : PHENOMENON
Root : PHIL
Meaning : ( loving, fond )
Example : BIBLIOPHILE, FRANCOPHILE, PHILANTHROPY, PHILOSOPHY, PHILOLOGY, PHILANDERER, PHILTER, PHILATELIST, PHILODENDRON
Root : PHOBIA
Meaning : ( fear )
Example : CLAUSTROPHOBIA, ACROPHOBIA
Root : PHON
Meaning : ( sound )
Example : CACOPHONY, PHONIC, SYMPHONY, EUPHONIOUS, MEGAPHONE, TELEPHONE
Root : PHOR
Meaning : ( carry, bringing )
Example : SEMAPHORE, METAPHOR, PHOSPHORUS
Root : PHOS
Meaning : ( light )
Example : PHOSPHOROUS
Root : PHOT
Meaning : ( light )
Example : PHOTOGENIC, PHOTON, PHOTOGRAPHY
Root : PHYSI
Meaning : ( nature, natural science )
Example : PHYSICS, PHYSIOLOGY, PHYSIOGRAPHY
Root : PICT
Meaning : ( paint )
Example : PICTURESQUE
Root : PLAC
Meaning : ( please )
Example : COMPLACENT, PLACEBO, PLEASANT, DISPLEASURE, PLACID, PLACATE, IMPLACABLE
Root : PLAUD
Meaning : ( strike, clap )
Example : APPLAUD
Root : PLAUS
Meaning : ( clap )
Example : PLAUSIBLE
Root : PLE
Meaning : ( fill )
Example : DEPLETE, DEPLETION, COMPLEMENT, IMPLEMENT, COMPLEMENTARY
Root : PLEN
Meaning : ( fill )
Example : REPLENISH, PLENTY, PLENARY
Root : PLET
Meaning : ( fill, full )
Example : COMPLETE, PLETHORA, DEPLETION, REPLETE, EXPLETIVE
Root : PLI
Meaning : ( fold, bend )
Example : compliant, suppliant, pliable, apply, imply, reply
Root : PLIC
Meaning : ( fold, bend, embrace )
Example : explicit, complicity, imply, implicit, replica, implement, simplicity, supplicate, applicant, accomplice, implicate, explicate, multiplication, duplicate
Root : PLOD
Meaning : ( clap )
Example : EXPLODE
Root : PLOR
Meaning : ( to cry out, wail, weep )
Example : EXPLORATION, DEPLORE
Root : PLOY
Meaning : ( fold )
Example : DEPLOYMENT
Root : PLUR
Meaning : ( more )
Example : PLURALITY
Root : PLY
Meaning : ( fold )
Example : IMPLY
Root : PNEUMA
Meaning : ( wind, air, breath )
Example : PNEUMATIC
Root : PNEUMON
Meaning : ( lung, breath )
Example : PNEUMONIA
Root : POD
Meaning : ( foot )
Example : PODIUM, PODIATRIST, TRIPOD
Root : POIGN
Meaning : ( prick, hit )
Example : POIGNANT
Root : POL
Meaning : ( make sooth )
Example : POLISH, INTERPOLATE, POLITE, APOLOGY
Root : POLIS
Meaning : ( city )
Example : MEGALOPOLIS
Root : POLY
Meaning : ( many (prefix) )
Example : POLYGAMY
Root : PON
Meaning : ( place, put )
Example : COMPONENT, OPPONENT, EXPONENT, POSTPONE
Root : POP
Meaning : ( people )
Example : POPULACE
Root : PORT
Meaning : ( carry, bear, bring )
Example : PORTABLE, PORTFOLIO, PORTAGE, PORTER, PORTMANTEAU, COMPORT, DEPORT, EXPORT, IMPORT, PURPORT, REPORT, SUPPORT, TRANSPORT
Root : PORTIO
Meaning : ( part, share )
Example : PORTION, PROPORTION, APPORTION
Root : POS
Meaning : ( place, put, lay )
Example : JUXTAPOSE, EXPOSE, SUPPOSE, COMPOSE, POSTURE, OPPOSE, PROPOSE, PURPOSE, IMPOSE,
Root : POS
Meaning : ( place, put )
Example : expose, juxtapose, proposition, repository
Root : POSIT
Meaning : ( place, put, settle )
Example : COMPOSITION, DEPOSIT, IMPOSITION, IMPOSTOR, IMPOSE, REPOSITORY
Root : POSS
Meaning : ( be able, have power )
Example : POSSESSIVE, POSSE, DISPOSSESS, POSSIBILITY
Root : POST
Meaning : ( after (prefix) )
Example : POSTHUMOUS
Root : POSTER
Meaning : ( coming after, following )
Example : POSTERIOR, PREPOSTEROUS, ANTERIOR, POSTERITY
Root : POT
Meaning : ( drink )
Example : POTABLE, POTION, POTATION, POTTAGE
Root : POTEN
Meaning : ( power )
Example : POTENT
Root : POTENT
Meaning : ( powerful, potent )
Example : POTENTIAL, POTENTATE
Root : POV
Meaning : ( poor )
Example : POVERTY
Root : PRE
Meaning : ( before, in advance (prefix) )
Example : Predict - 5, Precaution - 6, Predominant - 6, Prejudice-5, Presume - 7, Prevail - 7, Preoccupation - 8, Premature - 8
Root : PRECI
Meaning : ( price, value )
Example : APPRECIATION, PRECIOUS, DEPRECIATE, PRAISE
Root : PREHEND
Meaning : ( seize, grasp )
Example : APPREHEND
Root : PREHENS
Meaning : ( take, grasp, seize )
Example : REPREHENSIBLE, APPREHENSIVE
Root : PRESS
Meaning : ( press, strain )
Example : PRESSURE, EXPRESSIVE
Root : PRETI
Meaning : ( price )
Example : APPRECIATION, DEPRECIATE
Root : PRIM
Meaning : ( first )
Example : PRIMITIVE, PRIMEVAL, PRIMER, PRIMOGENITURE, PRIMARILY
Root : PRIV
Meaning : ( single )
Example : PRIVILEGE, PRIVY, PRIVATE, PRIVACY, DEPRIVE
Root : PRO
Meaning : ( in front of, before, forward, in favor of (prefix) )
Example : Proclaim - 6, Prognosticate - HS, Progressive - 7, Projection - 8, Promotion - 8, Proposal - 7, Prospect - 5, Provoke - 7
Root : PROB
Meaning : ( test, prove )
Example : APPROBATION, REPROBATE. PROBATION, PROBE, PROBABLE, PROVE
Root : PROPRI
Meaning : ( one's own )
Example : APPROPRIATE, PROPRIETY, PROPRIETARY, PROPERTY
Root : PROTO
Meaning : ( first )
Example : PROTOCOL, PROTOTYPE, PROTAGONIST, PROTOZOAN
Root : PROVIS
Meaning : ( provide )
Example : PROVISION, PROVISO,
Root : PROXIM
Meaning : ( nearest, very near )
Example : APPROXIMATE, PROXIMITY
Root : PRUD
Meaning : ( foresee )
Example : PRUDENT, PRUDE, JURISPRUDENCE, PROVIDE
Root : PSYCH
Meaning : ( mind, soul, spirit )
Example : PSYCHOANALYSIS, PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHOPATH, PSYCHIC
Root : PUBLIC
Meaning : ( public, belonging to the people )
Example : REPUBLIC
Root : PUD
Meaning : ( feel shame, blush )
Example : REPUDIATE, IMPUDENT
Root : PUG
Meaning : ( fight )
Example : REPUGNANT, PUGNACIOUS, PUGILISM, PUGILIST
Root : PULS
Meaning : ( drive, urge )
Example : IMPULSIVE, COMPULSIVE, COMPULSORY, PULSE
Root : PUN
Meaning : ( punishment, pain )
Example : PUNITIVE, IMPUNITY
Root : PUNCT
Meaning : ( prick, point )
Example : PUNCTUATE, PUNCTURE, PUNCTUAL, COMPUNCTION
Root : PUNG
Meaning : ( prick, point )
Example : PUNGENT, EXPUNGE
Root : PUT
Meaning : ( think, reckon, suppose )
Example : COMPUTABLE, DEPUTY, DISPUTE, IMPUTE, REPUTE
Root : PUT
Meaning : ( cleanse, trim, prune, lop off )
Example : AMPUTATE
Root : PYR
Meaning : ( fire )
Example : PYROMANIA, PYROSIS, PYROMETER, PYROMANIA, PYRE, PYROTECHNICS
Root : QUAD
Meaning : ( four )
Example : QUADRANT
Root : QUAL
Meaning : ( of what sort or kind )
Example : QUALITY, QUALIFY
Root : QUARANT
Meaning : ( forty )
Example : QUARANTINE
Root : QUART
Meaning : ( fourth )
Example : QUARTERLY, QUARTET, QUARTER
Root : QUER
Meaning : ( ask, seek )
Example : QUERY, QUERULOUS
Root : QUEST
Meaning : ( ask, seek )
Example : QUESTIONABLE, INQUEST, REQUEST
Root : QUIESC
Meaning : ( quiet, rest )
Example : ACQUIESCENCE, QUIESCENT, ACQUIESCE
Root : QUIET
Meaning : ( quiet, rest )
Example : QUIETNESS, TRANQUIL, ACQUIT, QUIETUDE, REQUITE
Root : QUINT
Meaning : ( five )
Example : QUINTESSENCE, QUINTUPLE
Root : QUIR
Meaning : ( seek, ask )
Example : acquire, exquisite, inquisitive, require
Root : QUIR/QUIS
Meaning : ( seek, ask )
Example : acquire, exquisite, inquisitive, require
Root : QUIS
Meaning : ( seek, ask )
Example : CONQUISTADOR, INQUISITIVE
Root : QUIT
Meaning : ( quiet, rest )
Example : ACQUITTAL
Root : QUOT
Meaning : ( how many )
Example : QUOTE, QUOTATION, QUOTA, QUOTIENT
Root : RADI
Meaning : ( ray, shine )
Example : RADIANT, IRRADIATE, RADIOACTIVITY, RADIUS
Root : RADIC
Meaning : ( root )
Example : RADICAL, RADISH, ERADICATE
Root : RAM
Meaning : ( branch )
Example : RAMIFICATION, RAMIFY
Root : RAP
Meaning : ( grasp, seize )
Example : RAPIDITY, RAPACIOUS, RAPID, RAPINE
Root : RAPT
Meaning : ( seize )
Example : RAPTURE, RAPTORES
Root : RAS
Meaning : ( scrape )
Example : abrasion, erase, rase, razor, rasorial
Root : RAT
Meaning : ( think, calculate, determine, settle )
Example : RATIFY, RATIONAL, RATION, RATE, RATIO, RATIFICATION
Root : RAV
Meaning : ( bear away )
Example : RAVISH, RAVINE
Root : RAZ
Meaning : ( scrape )
Example : RAZOR
Root : RE
Meaning : ( again, back (prefix) )
Example : Rebellious - 7, Recognition - 6, Reflect - 5, Rehabilitation - 8, Reliable - 6, Respiration - 8, Reunion - 7, Revive - 6
Root : RECT
Meaning : ( right, ruled, straight )
Example : RECTIFY, RECTANGLE, RECTITUDE, CORRECT, ERECT
Root : REFER
Meaning : ( bring back, carry back )
Example : REFERENDUM, REFERENCE, REFEREE, RELATE
Root : REG
Meaning : ( king )
Example : regicide, regal
Root : REG
Meaning : ( rule, govern, straight, right )
Example : regalia, regency, regent, regimen, regiment, region, regional
Root : REGUL
Meaning : ( a rule )
Example : regular, regulate
Root : RELAT
Meaning : ( carry back, bring back )
Example : CORRELATE, RELATION
Root : RELATIO
Meaning : ( carry back )
Example : RELATIONSHIP
Root : REND
Meaning : ( give up )
Example : RENDER, SURRENDER, RENDEZVOUS
Root : REPT
Meaning : ( seize, snatch, creep )
Example : SURREPTITIOUS, REPTILE
Root : RETRO
Meaning : ( backward (prefix) )
Example : RETROACTIVE
Root : RID
Meaning : ( laugh )
Example : RIDICULOUS, DERIDE
Root : RIS
Meaning : ( laugh )
Example : RISIBLE, DERISORY
Root : RIV
Meaning : ( stream, brook )
Example : DERIVE, DERIVATION, RIVAL, RIVULET
Root : ROD
Meaning : ( gnaw, eat )
Example : CORROSION, CORRODE, ERODE, EROSION, RODENT
Root : ROG
Meaning : ( ask, demand )
Example : ARROGANT, INTERROGATE, SURROGATE, ROGUE
Root : ROGAT
Meaning : ( ask, demand )
Example : DEROGATORY, INTERROGATE, SURROGATE
Root : ROT
Meaning : ( wheel )
Example : ROTATE, ROTARY, ROTOTILLER
Root : ROU
Meaning : ( red )
Example : ROUGE
Root : ROY
Meaning : ( rule, king )
Example : ROYALTY, VICEROY, POMEROY, CORDUROY
Root : RUB
Meaning : ( red )
Example : RUBELLA
Root : RUD
Meaning : ( red )
Example : RUDDY
Root : RUD
Meaning : ( crude, raw, rough )
Example : RUDIMENTARY, RUDE, ERUDITE, RUDIMENT
Root : RUPT
Meaning : ( break, burst )
Example : RUPTURE, ERUPT, ABRUPT, CORRUPT, DISRUPT, INTERRUPTION, BANKRUPT
Root : SACR
Meaning : ( holy, sacred )
Example : SACRILEGE, SACRAMENT, SACRIFICE, SACRED, CONSECRATE, DESECRATE
Root : SAG
Meaning : ( seek out, perceive )
Example : SAGACIOUS, SAGITTARIUS, SAGE, PRESAGE
Root : SAIN
Meaning : ( sacred, holy )
Example : SAINTLY
Root : SAL
Meaning : ( leap, spring forward )
Example : SALIENT, SALMON, SALLY, ASSAIL, RESILIENT
Root : SAL
Meaning : ( salt )
Example : SALINE, SALAD, SALARY
Root : SALUT
Meaning : ( health )
Example : SALUTE, SALUBRIOUS
Root : SALV
Meaning : ( save )
Example : SALVATION, SALVAGE
Root : SAN
Meaning : ( heal )
Example : SANITARIUM, SANATORY
Root : SANCT
Meaning : ( holy, sacred )
Example : SANCTUARY, SANCTITY, SANCTIFY, SANCTIMONY, SANCTION
Root : SANGUI
Meaning : ( blood )
Example : SANGUINARY, SANGFROID
Root : SANIT
Meaning : ( health )
Example : SANITY, SANITARIUM, SANITARY
Root : SAP
Meaning : ( taste, to be wise )
Example : SAPID, SAPIENT, SAVOR, INSIPID, SAPIEN
Root : SATIS
Meaning : ( enough, sufficient )
Example : SATISFY, SATIATE, INSATIABLE, UNSATISFACTORY
Root : SATUR
Meaning : ( enough )
Example : UNSATURATED
Root : SAULT
Meaning : ( leap, spring forward )
Example : ASSAULT, INSULT, RESULT, EXULT
Root : SCEND
Meaning : ( climb )
Example : ASCEND, DESCEND, TRANSCEND
Root : SCI
Meaning : ( know )
Example : PLEBISCITE, CONSCIOUS, CONSCIENTIOUS
Root : SCOPE
Meaning : ( watch, see )
Example : HOROSCOPE, GYROSCOPE
Root : SCRIB
Meaning : ( write )
Example : SCRIBBLE, ASCRIBE, DESCRIBE, INSCRIBE, SUBSCRIBE, PRESCRIBE, PROSCRIBE, TRANSCRIBE
Root : SCRIPT
Meaning : ( write )
Example : CONSCRIPT, SCRIPTURE. POSTSCRIPT
Root : SCUR
Meaning : ( cover, conceal )
Example : OBSCURE
Root : SE
Meaning : ( apart, without (prefix) )
Example : SEGREGATE, SEQUESTER, SEDITION, SECEDE, SEDUCE
Root : SEC
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : SECONDARY
Root : SECT
Meaning : ( cut )
Example : DISSECT, INTERSECT, SECTION, SECANT, INSECT
Root : SECU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : sequel, inconsequential, consecutive, prosecute
Root : SECU/SEQU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : consecutive, inconsequential, prosecute, sequel
Root : SED
Meaning : ( sit, settle )
Example : SEDIMENT, SEDATE, SEDENTARY, SUPERSEDE
Root : SELF
Meaning : ( by oneself (prefix) )
Example : SELFISH
Root : SELL
Meaning : ( take, sees )
Example : CONSULATE, CONSULT, CONSULTATION, CONSULTANCY
Root : SEM
Meaning : ( seed, sow )
Example : DISSEMINATE, SEMINARY, SEMINAR
Root : SEMBL
Meaning : ( together )
Example : ASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLE
Root : SEMBL
Meaning : ( seem, appear, be like )
Example : SEMBLANCE, RESEMBLE, DISSEMBLE
Root : SEMI
Meaning : ( half (prefix) )
Example : SEMICONSCIOUS
Root : SEN
Meaning : ( old )
Example : SENILE, SENIOR, SENATE, SENESCHAL
Root : SENS
Meaning : ( feel, preceive, think )
Example : SENSORY, SENSE, SENSIBLE, SENSUAL, CONSENSUS
Root : SENT
Meaning : ( feel, be aware, think )
Example : SENTIMENT, PRESENTIMENT, SENTENCE, ASSENT, CONSENT, DISSENT, RESENT
Root : SEQU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : OBSEQUIOUS, SEQUESTER
Root : SER
Meaning : ( join, bind, put, connect, order, a row )
Example : SERIAL, SERIALIZE, SERIES
Root : SERI
Meaning : ( grave, serious )
Example : SERIOUS
Root : SERT
Meaning : ( join, bind, put )
Example : ASSERT, DESERT, DISSERTATION, EXERT, INSERT, CONCERT
Root : SERV
Meaning : ( keep, watch over, protect, serve )
Example : CONSERVATORY, CONSERVATION, OBSERVE, PRESERVE, RESERVE, DESERVE
Root : SESQUI
Meaning : ( a foot and a half long (prefix) )
Example : SESQUIPEDALIAN
Root : SESS
Meaning : ( sit, be still )
Example : OBSESSION
Root : SEVER
Meaning : ( serious, earnest )
Example : persevere, asseverate
Root : SEXT
Meaning : ( sixth )
Example : SEXTANT
Root : SID
Meaning : ( sit, settle )
Example : INSIDIOUS, DISSIDENT, PRESIDE, SUBSIDE, SUBSIDY, RESIDUE, ASSIDUOUS
Root : SIDER
Meaning : ( star )
Example : RECONSIDER, CONSIDER, CONSIDERATION
Root : SIGN
Meaning : ( mark )
Example : INSIGNIA, SIGNAL, RESIGNATION, DESIGNATE, INSIGNIFICANT
Root : SILIC
Meaning : ( flint )
Example : SILICATE, SILICIFY
Root : SIMIL
Meaning : ( like, make like, together )
Example : ASSIMILATE, SIMILARITY, SIMILE, SIMULATE, DISSIMILAR
Root : SIMUL
Meaning : ( resemble, make like )
Example : SIMULTANEOUS, SIMULATE
Root : SINU
Meaning : ( fold, bend, curve )
Example : INSINUATE, COSINE, SINUOUS
Root : SIPA
Meaning : ( throw )
Example : DISSIPATE
Root : SIR
Meaning : ( star, heavenly body )
Example : UNDESIRABLE, DESIROUS, DESIDERATE
Root : SIST
Meaning : ( to stand, place )
Example : PERSIST, ASSIST, INSIST, RESIST, SUBSIST, CONSIST, DESIST, EXIST
Root : SOCI
Meaning : ( partner, companion )
Example : SOCIOLOGIST, ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATE
Root : SOL
Meaning : ( alone, only )
Example : SOLILOQUY, DESOLATE, SOLITAIRE, SOLITUDE, SOLITARY, SOLO, SOLE
Root : SOL
Meaning : ( the sun )
Example : SOLAR, PARASOL, SOLSTICE
Root : SOLUT
Meaning : ( loosen )
Example : RESOLUTION, ABSOLUTE, DISSOLUTE, SOLUTION
Root : SOLV
Meaning : ( loosen, release )
Example : ABSOLVE, INSOLVENT, RESOLVE, DISSOLVE,
Root : SOMN
Meaning : ( sleep )
Example : INSOMNIA, SOMNAMBULIST, SOMNOLENCE
Root : SON
Meaning : ( sound )
Example : SONATA, RESONANCE, CONSONANT, SONOROUS, UNISON, DISONANCE
Root : SOPH
Meaning : ( wise, wisdom )
Example : PHILOSOPHER, SOPHISTICATION, PHILOSOPHY, SOPHISTRY
Root : SORT
Meaning : ( escape, go out, leave )
Example : RESORT
Root : SPECI
Meaning : ( kind, sort )
Example : SPECIES, SPECIAL, SPECIFY, SPICE
Root : SPECT
Meaning : ( watch, see, look, appear )
Example : spectrum, spectacle, inspection, spectator, respect, circumspect, perspective, species, specimen
Root : SPER
Meaning : ( scatter, strew )
Example : DISPERSE, INTERSPERSE
Root : SPHERE
Meaning : ( sphere )
Example : ATMOSPHERE
Root : SPIC
Meaning : ( look at, see )
Example : SUSPICIOUS, INAUSPICIOUS
Root : SPIR
Meaning : ( breathe )
Example : TRANSPIRE, SPIRIT, ASPIRE, CONSPIRE, EXPIRE, INSPIRE, PERSPIRE, RESPIRATION
Root : SPOND
Meaning : ( promise, pledge, answer )
Example : RESPOND, DESPONDENT
Root : SPONS
Meaning : ( promise, answer )
Example : RESPONSE, RESPONSIBLE, UNRESPONSIVE, SPONSOR
Root : STA
Meaning : ( stand )
Example : STAMINA, OBSTACLE, STANDARD, CONSTANT, ESTABLISH
Root : STANT
Meaning : ( stand )
Example : SUBSTANCE, CONSTANT, DISTANT, INSTANT, STANCHION, STANZA, CIRCUMSTANCE
Root : STATUT
Meaning : ( place, put, set, establish, stand )
Example : STATUTE, CONSTITUTE, DESTITUTE, SUBSTITUTE, INSTITUTE
Root : STELL
Meaning : ( star )
Example : STELLAR, CONSTELLATION
Root : STEREO
Meaning : ( solid )
Example : STEREOTYPE
Root : STERN
Meaning : ( spread (out), stretch out )
Example : STERNUM, SUBSTRATE, STRATUM, STRATOSPHERE
Root : STIG
Meaning : ( prick, mark )
Example : STIGMATIZE
Root : STINC
Meaning : ( prick, mark )
Example : INSTINCT
Root : STINGU
Meaning : ( quench )
Example : EXTINGUISH
Root : STIT
Meaning : ( stand )
Example : SUPERSTITION, SOLSTICE
Root : STRAIN
Meaning : ( draw tight, bind )
Example : CONSTRAINT, RESTRAIN
Root : STRI
Meaning : ( build )
Example : INDUSTRIOUS
Root : STRICT
Meaning : ( draw tight, bind )
Example : RESTRICT, STRICT, DISTRICT, BOA-CONSTRICTOR, CONSTRICT
Root : STRING
Meaning : ( draw tight, bind )
Example : ASTRINGENT, STRINGENT
Root : STRU
Meaning : ( build, arrange )
Example : INSTRUMENT, CONSTRUE
Root : STRUCT
Meaning : ( build, arrange )
Example : CONSTRUCTION, STRUCTURE, INSTRUCT, DESTRUCTIVE, OBSTRUCT
Root : SUA
Meaning : ( persuade, recommend, tasting agreeable )
Example : ASSUAGE, PERSUASIVE, SUAVE, DISSUADE
Root : SUB
Meaning : ( below (prefix) )
Example : SUBJUGATE
Root : SUB
Meaning : ( under, below (prefix) )
Example : Subconscious - 8, Subdue - 7, Submarine - 6, Submission - 8, Suppress - 7, Subscribe - 7, Substance - 6, Subterranean - 6
Root : SUF
Meaning : ( below, from under (prefix) )
Example : SUFFICIENT
Root : SULT
Meaning : ( leap, spring forward )
Example : DESULTORY, INSULT, RESULT, EXULT, EXULTANT
Root : SUM
Meaning : ( take )
Example : ASSUME, CONSUME, PRESUME, RESUME
Root : SUMM
Meaning : ( highest )
Example : CONSUMMATE, SUMMIT
Root : SUMPT
Meaning : ( take )
Example : ASSUMPTION, CONSUMPTION
Root : SUMPTU
Meaning : ( expense, spend )
Example : SUMPTUOUS
Root : SUP
Meaning : ( under, down )
Example : SUPPRESS, SUPPORT
Root : SUPER
Meaning : ( above, over )
Example : SUPERFICIAL, SUPERIOR, SUPERB, SUPREME, SOVEREIGN
Root : SUR
Meaning : ( over, above, upon, in addition (prefix) )
Example : SURFACE, SURROUND, SURPASS, SURFEIT, SURRENDER
Root : SURG
Meaning : ( rise )
Example : RESURGENT, SURGE, INSURGENT, SOURCE
Root : SURRECT
Meaning : ( rise )
Example : INSURRECTION, RESURRECTION
Root : SUS
Meaning : ( below, under )
Example : SUSCEPTIBLE, SUSPEND, SUSTAIN, SUSPECT
Root : SYM
Meaning : ( together (prefix) )
Example : SYMMETRY
Root : SYN
Meaning : ( together (prefix) )
Example : SYNTHESIS, SYNCOPATION, SYNOPSIS, SYNONYM
Root : TACT
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : TACTILE, TACTFUL, CONTACT, INTACT
Root : TAG
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : CONTAGIOUS
Root : TAIN
Meaning : ( hold )
Example : DETAIN, ENTERTAIN, OBTAIN, PERTAIN, RETAIN, SUSTAIN, MAINTAIN
Root : TALI
Meaning : ( compensation in kind )
Example : RETALIATION
Root : TANG
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : TANGENT, TANGIBLE
Root : TARD
Meaning : ( slow )
Example : RETARDANT, TARDY, RETARD
Root : TAST
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : TASTELESS
Root : TECHN
Meaning : ( art )
Example : TECHNOLOGY, TECHNICAL, PYROTECHNICS
Root : TECT
Meaning : ( cover, protect )
Example : PROTECTION, DETECT, TOGA
Root : TEG
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : INTEGER, INTEGRAL, INTEGRATE, INTEGRITY, DISINTEGRATE
Root : TEGE
Meaning : ( protect, cover )
Example : PROTEGE, PROTECT
Root : TELE
Meaning : ( far )
Example : TELEPHONE, TELESCOPE, TELEPATHY
Root : TEMPOR
Meaning : ( time )
Example : CONTEMPORARY
Root : TEN
Meaning : ( hold, keep )
Example : LIEUTENANT, TENURE, TENET, TENANT, TENOR, TENACIOUS, RETENTIVE, CONTENT
Root : TEND
Meaning : ( stretch, reach )
Example : DISTEND, PORTEND, PRETEND, ATTEND, TENDER
Root : TENS
Meaning : ( stretch, strain )
Example : PRETENSE, TENSION, TENSE, HYPOTENUSE
Root : TENT
Meaning : ( stretch, reach )
Example : INTENT, DETENTION, ATTENTION, DETENTE
Root : TENU
Meaning : ( make thin )
Example : TENUOUS, ATTENUATE, EXTENUATE, TENUITY
Root : TERMIN
Meaning : ( boundary, end, limit )
Example : EXTERMINATE, TERMINOLOGY, DETERMINE
Root : TERR
Meaning : ( land, earth, ground )
Example : SUBTERRANEAN, INTER, TERRITORY, TERRAIN, TERRESTRIAL
Root : TEST
Meaning : ( witness, bear witness )
Example : ATTEST, CONTEST, DETEST, PROTEST, TESTIFY, TESTIMONY, TESTAMENT, INTESTATE
Root : TEXT
Meaning : ( plait/braid, weave )
Example : PRETEXT, TEXTILE, TEXTURE
Root : THE
Meaning : ( place, put, set down )
Example : ANTITHESIS, THEME, THESIS, EPITHET, HYPOTHESIS, SYNTHESIS, PARENTHESIS
Root : THE
Meaning : ( God )
Example : ATHEIST
Root : THEO
Meaning : ( god )
Example : THEOCRACY
Root : THERM
Meaning : ( heat, warm )
Example : THERMAL, ISOTHERM, THERMOMETER
Root : TIC
Meaning : ( be silent )
Example : RETICENT
Root : TIG
Meaning : ( to touch, contact with )
Example : CONTIGUOUS
Root : TIM
Meaning : ( fear )
Example : TIMID, INTIMIDATE, TIMOROUS
Root : TIN
Meaning : ( hold, keep )
Example : CONTINENT
Root : TING
Meaning : ( to touch, contact with )
Example : CONTINGENT
Root : TINGU
Meaning : ( quench )
Example : EXTINGUISH
Root : TOLER
Meaning : ( bear, put up with )
Example : TOLERANCE
Root : TOM
Meaning : ( cut )
Example : ANATOMY, TOME, ATOM, EPITOME, DICHOTOMY
Root : TOMY
Meaning : ( cut, cutting )
Example : DICHOTOMY
Root : TON
Meaning : ( thunder )
Example : ASTONISH
Root : TORN
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : TORNADO, ATTORNEY
Root : TORP
Meaning : ( stiff, numb )
Example : TORPID
Root : TORT
Meaning : ( twist, wring )
Example : EXTORT, TORTUOUS, CONTORT, TORTOISE, TORCH, TORMENT
Root : TOX
Meaning : ( poison )
Example : TOXIC, ANTITOXIN, ENDOTOXIN
Root : TRACT
Meaning : ( pull, draw )
Example : Attractive, Contract, Portrait, Retraction, Abstract, Distraction, Portrayal, Protract, Distraught, Entreat, Intractable, Traction
Root : TRAD
Meaning : ( deliver, betray )
Example : TRADITION, TRAITOR, BETRAY
Root : TRAH
Meaning : ( draw )
Example : PORTRAY, TRAIN
Root : TRANS
Meaning : ( across (prefix) )
Example : TRANSLATE
Root : TREAT
Meaning : ( draw, handle )
Example : TREATY, TREATISE, ENTREAT, RETREAT, MISTREATMENT
Root : TREPID
Meaning : ( trembling, agitated )
Example : TREPIDATION, INTREPID
Root : TRI
Meaning : ( three )
Example : TRIAD, TRIANGLE, TRIDENT, TRIPLE, TRIPOD, TRIVIAL, TRIO, TRIENNIAL
Root : TRIB
Meaning : ( race, family OR waste away )
Example : TRIBUNE, DIATRIBE, TRIBUTE
Root : TRIBUT
Meaning : ( assign, allow, pay )
Example : TRIBUTE, ATTRIBUTE, CONTRIBUTE, DISTRIBUTE, RETRIBUTION, TRIBUTARY
Root : TROP
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : TROPICAL
Root : TRUD
Meaning : ( thrust, push )
Example : PROTRUDE
Root : TRUS
Meaning : ( thrust, push )
Example : ABSTRUSE
Root : TUIT
Meaning : ( watch, protect, look )
Example : TUITION, INTUITION, INTUITIVE, TUTELAGE, TUTOR
Root : TUN
Meaning : ( thunder, shake, thump , pound )
Example : STUNNING
Root : TURB
Meaning : ( disturb, drive, throw in disorder )
Example : TURBULENT, DISTURB, PERTURB, TURBID
Root : TUS
Meaning : ( thump, pound, strike )
Example : CONTUSION
Root : TUTOR
Meaning : ( guard, look after )
Example : TUTORIAL
Root : TYP
Meaning : ( impression, form, model )
Example : PROTOTYPE, TYPICAL, ARCHETYPE, TYPE
Root : UBER
Meaning : ( bear abundantly )
Example : EXUBERANCE, EXUBERANT
Root : ULTIM
Meaning : ( last )
Example : ULTIMATUM, ULTIMATE, PENULTIMATE
Root : ULTRA
Meaning : ( beyond (prefix) )
Example : ULTRAVIOLET
Root : UMBR
Meaning : ( shade, shadow )
Example : UMBRELLA, PENUMBRA, UMBRAGE, ADUMBRATE
Root : UN
Meaning : ( not, none (prefix) )
Example : Unanimous - 7, Unattractive - 8, Unconscious - 6, Unfinished - 6, Unnecessary - 6, Unpredictable - 7, Unravel - 5, Unworthy - 8
Root : UND
Meaning : ( wave, flow, overflow, be excessive )
Example : UNDULATE, ABOUND, INUNDATE, REDUNDANT, REDOUND, ABUNDANCE
Root : UNDER
Meaning : ( beneath (prefix) )
Example : UNDERGROUND
Root : UNI
Meaning : ( one )
Example : UNILATERAL, REUNION, UNIQUE, UNIFORMITY
Root : URB
Meaning : ( city, town )
Example : SUBURB, URBANE
Root : US
Meaning : ( use )
Example : USURP, ABUSIVE, ABUSE, PERUSE, UTILITARIAN
Root : UT
Meaning : ( use, useful )
Example : UTILITARIAN, UTILIZE
Root : VAC
Meaning : ( empty, at leisure )
Example : VACUOUS, EVACUATE, VACUUM, VACATION, VACATE, VACANCY
Root : VAD
Meaning : ( go, advance )
Example : PERVADE, INVADE, EVADE, INVASION,
Root : VAG
Meaning : ( wander )
Example : VAGABOND, EXTRAVAGANZA, VAGUE, VAGRANT
Root : VAIL
Meaning : ( be strong, be worth )
Example : AVAILABLE, PREVAIL, COUNTERVAIL, AVAIL
Root : VAL
Meaning : ( be strong, be worthy )
Example : VALID, VALIANT, VALOR, VALUE, INVALID, EVALUATE
Root : VAN
Meaning : ( empty, vain )
Example : VANITY, VANISH, EVANESCENT
Root : VANQ
Meaning : ( conquer )
Example : VANQUISH
Root : VARI
Meaning : ( diverse, vary, of many kinds )
Example : VARIATION, VARIETY, VARIEGATED, VARIOUS
Root : VAS
Meaning : ( go, advance )
Example : INVASION, EVASION, EVASIVE
Root : VEH
Meaning : ( carry, bring )
Example : VEHICLE, VEHEMENT, VEIN, INVEIGH
Root : VELOC
Meaning : ( swift, speed )
Example : VELOCITY, VELOCIPEDE, VELODROME
Root : VELOP
Meaning : ( wrap, cover )
Example : ENVELOP, DEVELOPMENT
Root : VEN
Meaning : ( come )
Example : CONVENIENT, SOUVENIR, INTERVENE, REVENUE, COVENANT
Root : VENT
Meaning : ( come )
Example : PREVENTION, ADVENTURE, INVENT, CONVENTION
Root : VER
Meaning : ( true, truth )
Example : VERIFY, VERACIOUS, VERACITY, VERDICT, AVER
Root : VERB
Meaning : ( word )
Example : VERBATIM, VERBOSE, VERBAL
Root : VERD
Meaning : ( flourish, green )
Example : VERDANT, VERDIGRIS
Root : VERS
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : adversary, adverse, adversity, anniversary, averse, controversy, conversation, diverse, diversified, inverse, reverse, traverse, universal, universe, university, version, versatility, verse, versus
Root : VERT
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : vertigo, vertebra, vertex, vortex, advertise, advertisement, avert, convert, divert, extrovert, introvert, invert, revert, subvert, vertebrate, vertical
Root : VEST
Meaning : ( clothe, garment, dress )
Example : VESTMENT, TRAVESTY
Root : VETER
Meaning : ( old )
Example : VETERAN, VETERINARIAN,
Root : VI
Meaning : ( way, road )
Example : DEVIOUS, OBVIOUS, IMPERVIOUS, DEVIATE, OBVIATE, PREVIOUS, VIADUCT
Root : VIA
Meaning : ( way )
Example : VIADUCT
Root : VIC
Meaning : ( turn, a change )
Example : VICISSITUDE, VICAR
Root : VICT
Meaning : ( conquer )
Example : VICTIM, EVICT, VICTOR, CONVICTION
Root : VID
Meaning : ( see )
Example : EVIDENT
Root : VIG
Meaning : ( awake, lively )
Example : VIGIL, VIGILANCE
Root : VIL
Meaning : ( mean, base )
Example : VILIFY, REVILE
Root : VINC
Meaning : ( conquer )
Example : INVINCIBLE, CONVINCE, EVINCE, VANQUISH
Root : VIR
Meaning : ( man )
Example : VIRILE, TRIUMVIRATE
Root : VIRON
Meaning : ( a circle )
Example : ENVIRONS, ENVIRONMENTAL
Root : VIRU
Meaning : ( poison )
Example : VIRULENT
Root : VIS
Meaning : ( see )
Example : VISIONARY, PROVISIONAL, PROVISO
Root : VIT
Meaning : ( life, alive )
Example : VITALITY, REVITALIZE, VITAL
Root : VIV
Meaning : ( live, alive )
Example : VIVACITY, VIVIFY, REVIVE, SURVIVE
Root : VOC
Meaning : ( voice, call )
Example : VOCIFEROUS, VOCALIZE, VOCABULARY, VOCATION, ADVOCATE, EQUIVOCAL, IRREVOCABLE, EVOKE, REVOKE, PROVOKE
Root : VOL
Meaning : ( fly )
Example : VOLATILE, VOLLEY
Root : VOLI
Meaning : ( wish, will )
Example : VOLITION, VOLUNTEER, BENEVOLENT
Root : VOLU
Meaning : ( roll, turn )
Example : REVOLUTIONARY
Root : VOLV
Meaning : ( turn, roll )
Example : EVOLVE, REVOLVER
Root : VOR
Meaning : ( devour )
Example : CARNIVORE, VORACIOUS, HERBIVORE
Root : VOT
Meaning : ( vow, a wish )
Example : VOTIVE, VOTER, VOTARY, DEVOTIONAL, DEVOTEE, DEVOUT
Root : VOUR
Meaning : ( eat )
Example : DEVOUR
Root : VULCAN
Meaning : ( fire )
Example : VULCANIZE
Root : WAS
Meaning : ( be hale (Old English) )
Example : WASSAIL
Root : ZOO
Meaning : ( animal )
Example : ZOOGRAPHY