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Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 1
Sample words
1
1
ante
before
Latin
antedate, antecedent, antebellum, anterior, ante meridiem, antipenult
1
2
anti
against
Greek
antiaircraft, antibody, anticlimax, anticline, antitoxin, antithesis
1
3
bi
two
Latin
bilateral, bicycle, binary, bimonthly, biped, bipolar, binocular, bicuspid
1
4
circum
around
Latin
circumnavigate, circumspect, circumvent, circumlocution, circus
1
5
com
together
Latin
combination, comfort, commensurate, common, complete, combo
1
6
con
together
Latin
contract, confidence, confine, confederate, conjunction, contact
1
7
de
down
Latin
deposit, descent, despicable, denounce, deduct, demolish, decrepit
1
8
dis
away
Latin
distract, distort, dispute, dissonant, disperse, dismiss, dissuade
1
9
equi
equal
Latin
equitable, equilateral, equivocate, equinox, equation, equilibrium
1
10
extra
beyond
Latin
extraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant, extrovert, extramural
1
11
inter
between
Latin
international, interdepartmental, interstellar, interject, interlude
1
12
intra
within
Latin
intracellular, intravenous, intracranial, intrastate, intrauterine
1
13
intro
into
Latin
introduce, introspective, introvert, introject, introrse, intromission
1
14
mal
bad
Latin
malevolent, malcontent, malicious, malign, malady, malapropism
1
15
mis
bad
Germ.
misfit, mistake, misfortune, misfire, misdeed, misguided
1
16
non
not
Latin
nonstop, nonprofit, none, nonconformity, nonplussed, nonchalant
1
17
post
after
Latin
postgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, posterior, postlude
1
18
pre
before
Latin
prelude, preposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor
1
19
semi
half
Latin
semitone, semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal
1
20
sub
under
Latin
subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, subterfuge
1
21
super
over
Latin
supervise, superb, superior, superfluous, supercilious, supernatural
1
22
syn
together
Greek
synthetic, synchronize, syndrome, synonym, synopsis, syntax
1
23
sym
together
Greek
sympathy, symbiosis, symbol, symmetry, symphony, symposium
1
24
tri
three
Greek
tricycle, triangle, triceps, triad, trichotomy, triceratops, trivia
1
25
un
not
OE
unfit, unequal, undone, unequivocal, unearned, unconventional
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary Sentences 1
Word
Meaning
Sentence
1
1
ante
before
The Civil War antedates the Korean War by decades.
1
2
anti
against
The antiaircraft fire shot down the enemy planes.
1
3
bi
two
The two nations have a bilateral agreement.
1
4
circum
around
The circumspect spy is difficult to catch.
1
5
com
together
The two together are an interesting combination.
1
6
con
together
He was confined to the asteroid’s detention center.
1
7
de
down
The lunar lander descended through the atmosphere.
1
8
dis
away
His attention was easily distracted.
1
9
equi
equal
She made an equilateral triangle with three straws.
1
10
extra
beyond
It was an extraordinary achievement.
1
11
inter
between
They were lost in interstellar space.
1
12
intra
within
He received an intravenous solution through a tube in his arm.
1
13
intro
into
The boy was a lonely introvert who kept to himself.
1
14
mal
bad
He looked fearfully at the glowing, malevolent demon
1
15
mis
bad
He had the misfortune to forget his wallet.
1
16
non
not
The foundation is a nonprofit organization.
1
17
post
after
She added a postscript at the bottom of the letter.
1
18
pre
before
Before Romeo left, Juliet had a frightening premonition.
1
19
semi
half
The circle was divided into two equal semicircles.
1
20
sub
under
The lieutenant gave a sharp order to her subordinate.
1
21
super
over
The talkative fool made several superfluous comments.
1
22
syn
together
Please synchronize your watches at this time.
1
23
sym
together
The symbiotic species could not survive without each other.
1
24
tri
three
Rome was sometimes ruled by a triumvirate.
1
25
un
not
Unearned income must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 2
Sample words
2
1
archy
government
Greek
monarchy, oligarchy, hierarchy, anarchy, matriarchal, patriarch
2
2
ard
always
Germ.
drunkard, coward, braggart, laggard, dullard, sluggard
2
3
cide
kill
Latin
herbicide, homicide, matricide, suicide, regicide, genocide, fratricide
2
4
ician
specialist
Latin
technician, musician, beautician, physician, statistician, clinician
2
5
itis
inflammation
Greek
appendicitis, tonsillitis, bursitis, arthritis, gastroenteritis
2
6
aqua
water
Latin
aquarium, aquatic, aquaplane, aqueduct, aquifer, aqueous, semiaquatic
2
7
audi
hear
Latin
audiophile, audience, audition, auditory, audiometer, audit, audiology
2
8
bell
war
Latin
bellicose, belligerent, rebel, casus belli, counterrebellion
2
9
cap
take
Latin
capture, captive, captor, captious, captivate, captivity, caption
2
10
cise
cut
Latin
excise, incisors, incision, circumcise, incisive, precise, concise
2
11
bio
life
Greek
biography, biology, biomorphic, biochemistry, exobiology, biogenesis
2
12
auto
self
Greek
autobiography, automobile, autograph, automatic, automaton
2
13
port
carry
Latin
transport, import, report, porter, deport, important, portage, portly
2
14
scrib
write
Latin
scribble, inscribe, scribe, describe, conscription, transcribe, ascribe
2
15
logy
science
Greek
biology, anthropology, geology, entomology, philology, mythology
2
16
dict
say
Latin
dictionary, predict, malediction, dictation, addict, interdict
2
17
cred
believe
Latin
credit, incredible, incredulous, discredited, credibility, credo
2
18
cent
one hundred
Latin
century, bicentennial, centimeter, centipede, centurion
2
19
neo
new
Greek
neologism, neophyte, neon, Neolithic, neoclassic, neonatal
2
20
ad
to
Latin
adhesive, adapt, addendum, addition, adherent, addict, advent
2
21
cede
go
Latin
recede, precede, antecedent, proceed, secede, concede, intercede
2
22
miss
send
Latin
dismiss, remiss, missile, admission, missionary, emission, promissory
2
23
centri
center
Latin
centrifugal, centripetal, centrist, concentric, decentralize, eccentric
2
24
biblio
book
Greek
bibliography, bibliophile, bibliolatry, bible, bibliomania, bibliophobia
2
25
anthropo
man
Greek
anthropology, anthropomorphic, anthropoid, lycanthrope
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 2
Word
Meaning
Sentence
2
1
archy
government
England is, or once was, ruled by a monarchy.
2
2
ard
always
The dullard was always boring everyone to tears.
2
3
cide
kill
In killing his father, Oedipus was guilty of patricide.
2
4
ician
specialist
Mustafa is an electronic technician.
2
5
itis
inflammation
The dermatitis on his skin was painful and unpleasant.
2
6
aqua
water
Balthazar, the scuba diver, collects aquatic species.
2
7
audi
hear
The deaf moose had an injured auditory nerve.
2
8
bell
war
Belligerent nations gain nothing from their many wars.
2
9
cap
take
The hostile island tribe captured captives.
2
10
cise
cut
The design was incised into the oaken door with a knife.
2
11
bio
life
Biomorphic abstract sculpture resembles living shapes.
2
12
auto
self
The general wrote a tedious autobiography about his exploits.
2
13
port
carry
The porter will carry your bags to the train.
2
14
scrib
write
Please inscribe my yearbook.
2
15
logy
science
Since he loved insects, he studied entomology.
2
16
dict
say
the grand jury returned a robbery indictment against him.
2
17
cred
believe
A credulous person will believe anything.
2
18
cent
one hundred
Fortunately, the centipede wears no shoes.
2
19
neo
new
Homer was a neophyte in the business world, but he learned quickly.
2
20
ad
to
The adhesive allowed the poster to stick to the wall.
2
21
cede
go
At last the flood waters began to recede from the land.
2
22
miss
send
The unfortunate missionary was sent to the cannibal tribe.
2
23
centri
center
The ripples on the pond spread out in concentric circles.
2
24
biblio
book
The quick-reading Hortense was a lifelong bibliophile.
2
25
anthropo
man
The unsympathetic grouch was sometimes called a misanthropist.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 3
Sample words
3
1
homo
same
Greek
homogenize, homonym, homophone, homologous, homozygous
3
2
spec
look
Latin
spectacles, specter, specious, spectrum, respect, inspect, prospectus
3
3
duct
lead
Latin
conduct, ductile, induct, product, reduction, deduction, reproduction
3
4
fer
carry
Latin
transfer, infer, refer, defer, conifer, Lucifer, aquifer, auriferous
3
5
pend
hang
Latin
pending, pendulum, pendant, impending, depend, pendulous, suspend
3
6
micro
small
Greek
micron, microscope, microwave, microphone, microcosm, microbiotic
3
7
hydro
water
Greek
hydroplane, hydroponics, dehydrate, hydrant, hydrogen, hydrophobia
3
8
photo
light
Greek
photograph, photometer, photon, photogenic, photosynthesis
3
9
pan
all
Greek
panorama, panoply, pandemic, pantheism, pantheon, Pan-American
3
10
penta
five
Greek
pentagram, pentagon, pentameter, pentathlon, pentarchy, pentahedron
3
11
tele
far
Greek
telescope, telephone, telekinesis, telepathy, teleology, telex
3
12
vid
look
Latin
video, invidious, Montevideo, evidence, provide, videogenic, vide
3
13
omni
all
Latin
omnipotent, omnivorous, omniscient, omnibus, omnipresent
3
14
ex
out
Latin
exit, except, excise, exculpate, elucidate, exorbitant, eccentric
3
15
poly
many
Greek
polyphony, polygyny, polygamy, allopolyploidy, polyvalent
3
16
re
again
Latin
return, review, retouch, reiterate, retail, revive, regenerate
3
17
hypo
under
Greek
hypodermic, hypocrite, hypotenuse, hypothermia, hypothesis
3
18
pseudo
false
Greek
pseudonym, pseudopod, pseudomorphic, pseudoscience, pseudoevent
3
19
neuro
nerve
Greek
neuron, neurosurgeon, neurosis, neurology, neuralgia, neurotomy
3
20
tomy
cut
Greek
tonsillectomy, appendectomy, dichotomy, anatomy, lobotomy
3
21
hema
blood
Greek
hematic, hematite, hematology, hematoma, hemal, hematogenesis
3
22
proto
first
Greek
protoplasm, prototype, Protozoa, proton, protohuman, protomorphic
3
23
phon
sound
Greek
symphony, telephone, phonetic, phonograph, euphony, cacophony
3
24
mono
one
Greek
monotonous, monomania, monocular, monogamous, monolithic, monotone
3
25
viv
life
Greek
vivid, vivisection, vivacious, convivial, bon vivant, viva, viviparous
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 3
Word
Meaning
Sentence
3
1
homo
same
The English language contains many homophones like two and too.
3
2
spec
look
It was a specious argument, but it sounded convincing.
3
3
duct
lead
The youth was inducted into the army.
3
4
fer
carry
The transfer was made in the darkness of a moonless night.
3
5
pend
hang
The patent is still pending on that product.
3
6
micro
small
The two bacteria were only a micron apart.
3
7
hydro
water
The fire hydrant stood in front of the school.
3
8
photo
light
An overexposure to the sun’s photons gave her a sunburn.
3
9
pan
all
The god Apollo was a member of the Greek pantheon.
3
10
penta
five
He wore a pentagram on his sleeve, not a pentagon
3
11
tele
far
The strange boy could move distant objects by telekinesis.
3
12
vid
look
The kids played video games for hours.
3
13
omni
all
The all-consuming furry muncher had an omnivorous appetite.
3
14
ex
out
The surgeon was able to excise the tissue with a scalpel.
3
15
poly
many
Johann Sebastian Bach composed polyphonic music.
3
16
re
again
His new novel was carefully reviewed by the literary critic.
3
17
hypo
under
The crash victims suffered hypothermia on the frozen tundra.
3
18
pseudo
false
The amoeba uses its pseudopods to move across the surface.
3
19
neuro
nerve
The brain is said to contain over 100 billion neurons.
3
20
tomy
cut
The clown received an emergency appendectomy in the medical tent.
3
21
hema
blood
Iron ore is called hematite because of its deep red color.
3
22
proto
first
Single-celled animals are known as the Protozoa.
3
23
phon
sound
Musicians play together in a symphony.
3
24
mono
one
The German prince peered through his gold-rimmed monocular.
3
25
viv
life
Laws against vivisection prevent cruelty to animals.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 4
Sample words
4
1
morph
shape
Greek
amorphous, morphology, polymorphously, mesomorph, protomorphic
4
2
vest
clothes
Latin
vestry, vestment, vestibule, vest, investiture, divest, divestiture
4
3
bene
good
Latin
benefit, benevolent, beneficial, benediction, benefactor, benign
4
4
pond
weight
Latin
ponderous, ponder, preponderant, pound, imponderable, compound
4
5
corp
body
Latin
corpulent, corporation, corporeal, corporal, corpse, corpuscle
4
6
dorm
sleep
Latin
dormitory, dormant, dormer, dormancy, dormitive, dormient
4
7
pater
father
Latin
paternalistic, patronize, paternity, patriarch, expatriate
4
8
nov
new
Latin
novel, nova, novice, novitiate, Nova Scotia, innovation, renovate
4
9
punct
point
Latin
punctuate, punctilious, puncture, punctual, acupuncture, contrapuntal
4
10
ject
throw
Latin
eject, reject, conjecture, dejected, inject, subject, projection
4
11
tion
act/state
Latin
completion, reaction, devastation, production, creation, transition
4
12
loco
place
Latin
locomotive, location, local, locus, relocate, dislocate, localize
4
13
dox
opinion
Greek
orthodox, heterodox, doxology, indoctrinate, paradox
4
14
amphi
both
Greek
amphibious, amphitheater, amphibian, amphigory, amphibolous
4
15
magn
great
Latin
Magna Carta, magnanimous, magnate, magnificent, magnum opus
4
16
eu
good
Greek
Eucharist, euphony, eulogy, euphemism, Europe, eugenics, euglena
4
17
endo
within
Greek
endoplasm, endocrine, endogamous, endoskeleton, endothermic
4
18
phobia
fear
Greek
claustrophobia, acrophobia, xenophobia, agoraphobia, hydrophobia
4
19
ortho
straight
Greek
orthopedics, orthodontist, orthodox, orthography, orthogonal
4
20
put
think
Latin
reputation, putative, impute, dispute, computer, disreputable
4
21
ver
true
Latin
verify, veracity, veritable, verdict, verisimilitude, aver, cinema verite
4
22
matri
mother
Latin
matricide, matron, matriarch, matrimony, matrilineal
4
23
mega
large
Greek
megalith, megaphone, megalomania, megalopolis, megahertz, megaton
4
24
pop
people
Latin
popular, populist, populate, population, popularize, populous
4
25
sangui
blood
Latin
sanguinary, sanguine, consanguinity, sangfroid, sangria
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 4
Word
Meaning
Sentence
4
1
morph
shape
The magic crystal dissolved into a lumpy, amorphous mass.
4
2
vest
clothes
The silk vestments were hanging on pegs.
4
3
bene
good
He never knew the name of his generous benefactor.
4
4
pond
weight
The ponderous burden was nearly impossible to lift.
4
5
corp
body
His corpulent body was a result of his love of sweets.
4
6
dorm
sleep
The evil creature lay harmlessly dormant for centuries.
4
7
pater
father
There was an annual birthday party for the family patriarch.
4
8
nov
new
The recently invented laser toothbrush is a novel idea.
4
9
punct
point
Her punctilious attention to small details was impressive.
4
10
ject
throw
He felt miserably dejected when the expedition left without him.
4
11
tion
act/state
The devastation intensified our need for creation.
4
12
loco
place
Self-motivated people have an internal locus of control.
4
13
dox
opinion
The many-cultured United Stated is a heterodox nation.
4
14
amphi
both
The Martian amphibians emerging from the water had gray, impermeable skin.
4
15
magn
great
His magnanimous victory speech was inspiring in its generosity.
4
16
eu
good
The euphony of Mozart’s beautiful music carried us away.
4
17
endo
within
Human beings have endoskeletons, not exoskeletons like insects or crabs.
4
18
phobia
fear
The trembling dog on the twenty-third floor has acrophobia.
4
19
ortho
straight
The orthodontist straightened Count Dracula’s fangs.
4
20
put
think
the computer hummed once and exploded.
4
21
ver
true
We questioned the veracity of the doctor’s strange and unbelievable story.
4
22
matri
mother
The town awoke to the details of the angry son’s tragic matricide.
4
23
mega
large
The massive granite megalith towered over the ancient ruins.
4
24
pop
people
The populist candidate, a favorite of the voters, won the lunar colony primary.
4
25
sangui
blood
The massed armies joined in sanguinary combat.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 5
Sample words
5
1
vita
life
Latin
vitamin, vitality, vital, revitalize, viable, vitalism, devitalize
5
2
demo
people
Greek
democracy, demography, undemocratic, democratize
5
3
stereo
solid
Greek
stereoscope, stereophonic, stereotype, stereopticon, stereotropism
5
4
ism
doctrine
Greek
Marxism, capitalism, Imagism, Cubism, nihilism, pluralism, tribalism
5
5
cogn
know
Latin
recognize, cognizant, incognito, cognoscenti, cognomen, precognition
5
6
sur
over
Latin
surplus, surpass, surcharge, surface, surfeit, surmount, surname
5
7
alter
other
Latin
alternator, alteration, alter ego, alternative, altruism, altercation
5
8
astr
star
Greek
astronomy, astrology, asteroid, disaster, asterisk, astrophysics
5
9
dyna
power
Greek
dynamic, dynamo, dynamite, dynasty, dynamometer
5
10
chron
time
Greek
chronometer, chronological, synchronize, chronic, anachronism
5
11
hyper
over
Greek
hyperactive, hyperventilate, hyperbole, hyperacidity, hypertension
5
12
luna
moon
Latin
lunar, lunatic, lunate, luna moth, lunette, sublunar, lunular
5
13
octa
eight
Greek
octameter, octogenarian, octagon, octarchy, octave, octopus
5
14
gyro
turn
Greek
gyration, gyroscope, gyre, gyrate, spirogyra, gyromagnetic
5
15
contra
against
Latin
contradict, contrary, contrast, contrapuntal, contraband, contravene
5
16
geo
earth
Greek
geography, geothermal, geology, geophysics, geometry
5
17
helio
sun
Greek
Helios, heliotropic, heliocentric, heliograph, perihelion, aphelion
5
18
thermo
heat
Greek
thermostat, thermos, thermotropic, thermonuclear, thermocouple
5
19
tetra
four
Greek
tetrameter, tetrahedron, tetroxide, tetragon, tetrachloride
5
20
meter
measure
Greek
thermometer, millimeter, octameter, hydrometer, odometer
5
21
scope
look
Greek
telescope, microscope, periscope, radarscope, horoscope
5
22
son
sound
Latin
sonar, unison, sonorous, sonnet, dissonance, resonant, supersonic
5
23
dec
ten
Greek
decade, deciliter, decimal, decagon, decathlon, decimate
5
24
stell
star
Latin
interstellar, stelliform, stellar, constellation, stellate, stellify
5
25
amat
love
Latin
amatory, amateur, amorous, amiable, amigo, amour-propre, amity
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 5
Word
Meaning
Sentence
5
1
vita
life
In the spring of 2215, the rebuilt New York was a revitalized city
5
2
demo
people
The theory of democracy was proven effective by the United States.
5
3
stereo
solid
If there is stereophonic sound, can there be stereo smell?
5
4
ism
doctrine
Is capitalism the opposite of Marxism?
5
5
cogn
know
The Magnum Leader was traveling incognito to avoid recognition.
5
6
sur
over
The overwhelming economic disasters could not be surmounted.
5
7
alter
other
Our previously unchanged plans have suffered an alteration.
5
8
astr
star
If the asteroid struck the earth, it would be a disaster.
5
9
dyna
power
Her dynamic personality made her an obvious choice for the powerful role.
5
10
chron
time
Please synchronize your chronometers.
5
11
hyper
over
The hyperactive child began to hyperventilate.
5
12
luna
moon
Are lunatics really subject to lunar influences on their sanity?
5
13
octa
eight
The octarchy decided to invade Macedonia.
5
14
gyro
turn
The dancers’ spinning gyrations continued into the night.
5
15
contra
against
Their contradictory remarks offered a sharp contrast of views.
5
16
geo
earth
Which earth study do you prefer: geology, geography, or geophysics?
5
17
helio
sun
Galileo thought that the solar system was heliocentric, not earth-centered.
5
18
thermo
heat
The thermotropic plants were killed by the cold front.
5
19
tetra
four
Is a square a tetragon or a tetrahedron?
5
20
meter
measure
The hydrometer measured the flow of the trout stream.
5
21
scope
look
Alien warships appeared on the radarscope.
5
22
son
sound
The senator’s sonorous voice was her best political weapon.
5
23
dec
ten
The Olympic decathlon winner was famous for a decade.
5
24
stell
star
The interstellar spaceship launching was a stellar occasion.
5
25
amat
love
The amateur astronomer was an amiable fellow who loved his hobby.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 6
Sample words
6
1
germ
vital/related
Latin
germane, germinate, germicide, germinal, germ
6
2
greg
group
Latin
gregarious, egregious, segregate, congregate, aggregate
6
3
mar
sea
Latin
marine, marina, ultramarine, maritime, mariner, marinate, submarine
6
4
prim
first
Latin
prime, primary, primate, primogeniture, primeval, prima donna, primo
6
5
pyro
fire
Greek
pyre, pyromania, pyrotechnic, pyrogenic, pyrophobia, pyrometer
6
6
clam
cry out
Latin
clamorous, exclamation, clamor, exclamatory, clamant, declaim
6
7
plu
more
Latin
plural, plurality, plus, pluralize, pluriaxial, pluralism, nonplussed
6
8
tang
touch
Latin
tangible, tangent, tangle, tangential, cotangent, intangible
6
9
string
bind
Latin
stringent, string, stringy, astringent, stringer
6
10
liber
free
Latin
liberate, liberty, liberal, libertine, deliberate, libertarian
6
11
junct
join
Latin
junction, conjunction, juncture, disjunct, injunction, adjunct
6
12
clud
close
Latin
exclude, include, preclude, exclusive, occlude, conclude, cloister
6
13
se
apart
Latin
secede, secret, sedition, seduce, segregate, select, separate
6
14
trib
pay
Latin
tribute, tributary, retribution, contribution, attribute, diatribe
6
15
dign
worthy
Latin
dignify, dignity, condign, dignitary, undignified, indignation
6
16
luc
light
Latin
lucid, translucent, lucidity, pellucid, Lucifer, elucidate, lucent
6
17
rupt
break
Latin
erupt, disrupt, rupture, corrupt, abrupt, incorruptible
6
18
grat
pleasing
Latin
gratifying, gratitude, ingrate, grateful, gratuitous, ingratiate
6
19
medi
middle
Latin
median, mediate, medium, mediocre, Mediterranean, in medias res
6
20
soph
wisdom
Greek
sophomore, sophisticated, sophist, philosophy, pansophy, theosophy
6
21
curr
run
Latin
current, undercurrent, currently, recurrent, currency, incur
6
22
tempor
time
Latin
temporal, contemporary, temporize, temporarily, tempus fugit
6
23
migr
wander
Latin
migrate, transmigration, migrant, migratory, emigrant, immigrant
6
24
trans
across
Latin
transfer, translate, transmit, transfusion, translucent, transcend
6
25
gamy
marriage
Greek
monogamy, polygamy, bigamy gamete, autogamous, exogamy
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 6
Word
Meaning
Sample words
6
1
germ
vital/related
His irrelevant comments were not germane to the discussion.
6
2
greg
group
The friendly alien proved to be well-mannered and gregarious.
6
3
mar
sea
The mariner steered through beautiful ultramarine waters.
6
4
prim
first
The anthropologist was primarily interested in primates, especially gorillas.
6
5
pyro
fire
They pyromaniac loved starting fires with pyrogenic materials.
6
6
clam
cry out
The loudmouth’s clamorous exclamations could be heard for blocks.
6
7
plu
more
The candidate received a plurality but not a majority of votes.
6
8
tang
touch
The job has many tangible benefits, such as a salary and a free car.
6
9
string
bind
The regulations were too stringent for the footloose, creative artist.
6
10
liber
free
Did the Emancipation Proclamation liberate the slaves?
6
11
junct
join
There was a jungle near the junction of the Brazilian highways.
6
12
clud
close
Would you rather be excluded from or included in our new group?
6
13
se
apart
There was a secret decision to secede from the Union and to live apart.
6
14
trib
pay
The Amazon has many tributaries which pay their waters into the river.
6
15
dign
worthy
Don’t dignify his unworthy question with an answer.
6
16
luc
light
Your lucid remarks greatly clarified the confusing issue.
6
17
rupt
break
The volcanic eruption of Vesuvius disrupted our lives.
6
18
grat
pleasing
The grateful man was certainly no ingrate; he thanked us profusely.
6
19
medi
middle
It was a mediocre speech, neither excellent nor poor.
6
20
soph
wisdom
The sophomore’s immature philosophy was unsophisticated and sophomoric.
6
21
curr
run
His wandering remarks on current affairs were too discursive to endure.
6
22
tempor
time
Is human life temporal or eternal?
6
23
migr
wander
Do migratory species think about their distant destinations?
6
24
trans
across
The translucent material allowed us to see the events on the other side.
6
25
gamy
marriage
Is the crime of bigamy a variation of monogamy or a form of polygamy?
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 7
Sample words
7
1
numer
number
Latin
enumerate, numeral, numerous, supernumeraries, numerology
7
2
fort
strong
Latin
fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, comfort, forte, fortissimo
7
3
osteo
bone
Greek
osteopath, osteology, osteopathy, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteotomy
7
4
ornith
bird
Greek
ornithology, ornithologist, ornithopter, ornithomancy, ornithosis
7
5
polis
city
Greek
metropolis, megalopolis, police, polite, policy, acropolis, necropolis
7
6
fus
pour
Latin
transfusion, infusion, refuse, fusillade, fusion, infuse, confusion
7
7
ego
I
Latin
egomaniac, egocentric, egotistical, egotist, egotize, egoism, alter ego
7
8
spir
breathe
Latin
inspire, respiration, perspiration, expire, spirit, aspire, conspire
7
9
dia
across
Greek
diagonal, diameter, dialogue, dialect, diatribe, diaphanous, dialectic
7
10
acr
sharp
Latin
acrimonious, acerbity, acrid, acridine, acrimony, acerate
7
11
acro
high
Greek
acrobat, acronym, acropolis, acrophobia, acromegaly, acrocarpous
7
12
culp
blame
Latin
culprit, culpable, exculpate, inculpate, exculpatory
7
13
derm
skin
Greek
dermatologist, dermatitis, pachyderm, hypodermic, ectoderm
7
14
zo
animal
Greek
zoo. protozoa, zoophilous, zooplankton, zoophagous, Mesozoic, zodiac
7
15
per
through
Latin
perception, perforation, percolate, perambulate, peregrination
7
16
pac
peace
Latin
pacify, pacific, pacifist, pacifier, pacifism, Pax Romana, pacification
7
17
brev
short
Latin
brevity, abbreviation, breve, breviary, brevirostrate, brief
7
18
necro
death
Greek
necropolis, necromancer, necrophobia, necrotic, necrobiosis
7
19
urb
city
Latin
urban, urbane, suburbs, urbanite, urbanologist, urbanism
7
20
pugn
fight
Latin
pugnacious, repugnant, pugilist, impugn, oppugn, inexpugnable
7
21
ecto
outer
Greek
ectoderm, ectozoa, ectomorph, ectothermic, ectoplasm, ectoparasite
7
22
plasto
molded
Greek
plastic, dermoplasty, rhinoplasty, plaster, plasticity, plastid
7
23
agog
leader
Greek
demagogue, pedagogue, synagogue, agogics, pedagogy, mystagogue
7
24
cle
small
Latin
molecule, corpuscle, follicle, miniscule, ventricle, particle, vesicle
7
25
il
not
Latin
illegal, illiterate, illicit, illogical, illegible, illiberal
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 7
Word
Meaning
Sentence
7
1
numer
number
Please enumerate your reasons.
7
2
fort
strong
Her character is one of great personal fortitude.
7
3
osteo
bone
The osteologist was called in for consultation on his bone condition.
7
4
ornith
bird
Ornithology is a science for the bird lovers of the world.
7
5
polis
city
Metropolitan policy called for the police to be polite.
7
6
fus
pour
The stubborn old man refused to have the blood transfusion.
7
7
ego
I
Vic is not just egocentric; he is an egomaniac.
7
8
spir
breathe
The ancient poet was inspired by the Muse of poetry.
7
9
dia
across
Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue but received a scathing diatribe.
7
10
acr
sharp
The acrimonious dispute was disturbing to everyone.
7
11
acro
high
The unfortunate acrobat suffered from acrophobia.
7
12
culp
blame
Unfortunately, the culprit was exculpated and escaped punishment.
7
13
derm
skin
A pachyderm rarely suffers from dermatitis on its trunk.
7
14
zo
animal
Does the zoo have a protozoan exhibit with microscopes to look through?
7
15
per
through
The perforations let water percolate through the membrane.
7
16
pac
peace
The angry pacifists were not pacified by the president’s militaristic speech.
7
17
brev
short
A long discursive speech lacks brevity.
7
18
necro
death
If you have necrophobia, avoid the necropolis.
7
19
urb
city
The wealthy urbanite in Chicago had urbane manners.
7
20
pugn
fight
His pugnacious attitude was repugnant to his peace-loving friends.
7
21
ecto
outer
Ectothermic species enjoy the summer warmth.
7
22
plasto
molded
A plastic surgery question: “Is rhinoplasty a form of dermoplasty?”
7
23
agog
leader
Is a corrupt politician a demagogue or a pedagogue?
7
24
cle
small
Is a blood corpuscle larger than a molecule?
7
25
il
not
Your corrupt suggestion is both illegal and illogical.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 8
Sample words
8
1
sed
sit
Latin
sedentary, sediment, sedan, sedative, sedate, supersede, assiduous
8
2
leg
read
Latin
legible, legend, illegible, legendary, legibility, alleged
8
3
anim
mind
Latin
equanimity, animal, animated, animosity, magnanimous, animadversion
8
4
tort
twist
Latin
contorted, torture, tortuous, retort, distort, torturous, tort, tortilla
8
5
nym
name
Greek
homonym, acronym, pseudonym, anonymous, patronymic, anomaly
8
6
sanct
holy
Latin
sanctity, sanctimonious, sacrosanct, sanctuary, unsanctioned, sanctify
8
7
meta
change
Greek
metamorphosis, metaphor, metaphysics, metastasize, metabolism
8
8
petr
rock
Latin
petrify, petroleum, petrology, petroglyph, petrophilous, petrochemical
8
9
mir
wonder
Latin
miracle, mirage, mirror, mirabile dictum, admire, mirabilia
8
10
man
hand
Latin
manual, manicure, manipulate, manacles, amanuensis, legerdemain
8
11
rect
right
Latin
correct, rectitude, direct, rectilinear, rectangle, rectify, rector
8
12
volv
roll
Latin
revolve, involved, devolve, convoluted, volvox, revolution, volvulus
8
13
demi
half
Latin
demigod, demitasse, demisemiquaver, demiurge, demimonde, demirep
8
14
retro
backward
Latin
retroactive, retrofire, retrogress, retrospection, retrofit, retrorse
8
15
sens
feel
Latin
sense, sensitive, sensation, sensory, extrasensory, insensate
8
16
fy
make
Latin
fortify, rectify, horrify, solidify, reify, transmogrify, sanctify, pacify
8
17
ocul
eye
Latin
binocular, monocular, ocular, oculist, oculomotor nerve, oculometer
8
18
cur
care for
Latin
cure, curator, curative, cure-all, sinecure, secure, curate
8
19
ultra
beyond
Latin
ultramarine, ultraconservative, ultraviolet, ultramundane
8
20
oid
appearance
Greek
android (droid), anthropoid, asteroid, adenoid, xyloid, haploid
8
21
gest
carry
Latin
gestation, digest, ingest, congestion, gesticulate, gesture
8
22
apt
fit
Latin
adapt, aptitude, maladapted, adaptation, aptly, aptness
8
23
tact
touch
Latin
tactile, contact, tactful, intact, tactility, taction
8
24
voc
voice
Latin
vociferously, vocal, sotto voce, invocation, vocabulary, convocation
8
25
rid
laugh
Latin
ridicule, deride, derision, risibility, ridiculous
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 8
Word
Meaning
Sentence
8
1
sed
sit
His sedentary job left him weak and out of shape.
8
2
leg
read
The college student’s handwriting was illegible.
8
3
anim
mind
The bitter animosity made him lose his equanimity.
8
4
tort
twist
The tortuous highway was torture to drive.
8
5
nym
name
NATO, RADAR, SCUBA, and OPEC are acronyms made of initials.
8
6
sanct
holy
For many Americans, the principles of democracy are sacrosanct.
8
7
meta
change
The werewolf is famous for his metamorphosis from man-shape to wolf-shape.
8
8
petr
rock
Is the Petrified Forest a desert?
8
9
mir
wonder
After the surgery, it was a miracle to look in the mirror.
8
10
man
hand
After the manual labor, she needed a manicure to restore her hands.
8
11
rect
right
Follow the directions, if you want the correct answers.
8
12
volv
roll
The wheels of the Volvo slowly revolved.
8
13
demi
half
The beautiful near-human demigod drank from a dainty demitasse cup.
8
14
retro
backward
The class reunion left me in a sentimental, retrospective mood.
8
15
sens
feel
The explorer could sense the presence of the beast.
8
16
fy
make
It is time to solidify the gains we have made before they evaporate.
8
17
ocul
eye
Primates are known for binocular vision which helps them judge distances.
8
18
cur
care for
The curator of the Pacific Museum cared for the Polynesian artwork.
8
19
ultra
beyond
Which color do you prefer, ultramarine or ultraviolet?
8
20
oid
appearance
If an asteroid resembles a star, what does an android resemble?
8
21
gest
carry
Congestion is an unpleasant symptom of a cold.
8
22
apt
fit
It can be difficult to adapt to a new environment.
8
23
tact
touch
The electrodes sparked at the point of contact.
8
24
voc
voice
The noisy crowd made vociferous objections to the announcement.
8
25
rid
laugh
When she was derided by her friends, she responded with ridicule.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 9
Sample words
9
1
path
feeling
Greek
sympathy, pathetic, pathos, telepathy, empathy, apathy, idiopathy
9
2
a
not
Greek
amoral, amorphous, atheist, apathy, agraphia, apolitical, aphasia
9
3
nomy
law
Greek
astronomy, economy, Deuteronomy, taxonomy, heteronomy
9
4
fid
faith
Latin
infidel, fidelity, confidence, diffident, bona fide, fiduciary, perfidy
9
5
caco
bad
Greek
cacophony, cacography, cacodemon, cacoëthes, cacodyl, cacology
9
6
hetero
different
Greek
heterodox, heteromorphic, heterogeneous, heterosexual, heteronym
9
7
sci
know
Latin
science, conscience, prescience, omniscience, scientism, sciomancy
9
8
graph
write
Greek
bibliography, photograph, autograph, polygraph, stenography
9
9
lat
side
Latin
bilateral, unilateral, lateral fin, multilateral, collateral, latitude
9
10
lith
rock
Greek
Neolithic, Paleolithic, lithograph, megalith, monolith, lithium, laccolith
9
11
tract
pull
Latin
tractor, detract, retraction, attractive, protractor, contract
9
12
in
in or not
Latin
inscribe, insane, infidel, indefinite, incorrigible, insomnia
9
13
co
together
Latin
cooperate, coordinating, coterminous, colloquy, coauthor, cotangent
9
14
phile
love
Greek
philosopher, audiophile, bibliophile, philologist, philanthropy
9
15
ine
nature of
Greek
porcine, crystalline, saturnine, canine, ursine, vulpine, bovine
9
16
-ar
relating to
Latin
pulsar, stellar, lunar, solar, secular, columnar, linear, circular
9
17
hexa
six
Greek
hexagram, hexagon, hexapod, hexameter, hexahedron, hexarchy
9
18
fract
break
Latin
fracture, infraction, fraction, refraction, refractory, fractious
9
19
platy
flat
Greek
plateau, platyhelminthes, platypus, plate, platitude, platyrrhine
9
20
theo
god
Greek
theology, pantheism, atheism, monotheism, apotheosis, henotheism
9
21
fin
end
Latin
final, define, infinite, finial, finis, Finisterre, infinitive, fin de siecle
9
22
hedron
sided object
Greek
polyhedron, tetrahedron, heptahedron, octahedron, icosahedron
9
23
ambul
walk
Latin
ambulatory, somnambulism, funambulist, ambulance, perambulate
9
24
ous
full of
Latin
luminous, glorious, loquacious, vivacious, garrulous, anomalous, zealous
9
25
topo
place
Greek
topographical, topology, topic, topiary, toponym, topognosia
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 9
Word
Meaning
Sentence
9
1
path
feeling
The pathetic child received sympathy.
9
2
a
not
The unexpected anomaly was amorphous in shape and atypical in structure.
9
3
nomy
law
What is the difference between astronomy and agronomy?
9
4
fid
faith
Does a diffident person have self-confidence?
9
5
caco
bad
If cacophony hurts the ear, what sense organ does cacography hurt?
9
6
hetero
different
The heterogeneous mixture of odd substances had a noisome odor.
9
7
sci
know
If science could give us prescience, would it be a good idea to know the future?
9
8
graph
write
Would you like a photograph of my autograph?
9
9
lat
side
Is this treaty bilateral or multilateral?
9
10
lith
rock
Did the Neolithic age come before the Paleolithic age?
9
11
tract
pull
The shiny red tractor attracted many buyers.
9
12
in
in or not
Please inscribe something insane in my annual.
9
13
co
together
He refused to cooperate with the copilot.
9
14
phile
love
My friend, the audiophile, has a wonderful collection of recordings.
9
15
ine
nature of
The crystalline substance began to evaporate.
9
16
-ar
relating to
The lunar surface is bombarded by solar rays.
9
17
hexa
six
What is the difference between a hexagram and a hexagon?
9
18
fract
break
It’s an infraction of the rules to fracture someone’s nose.
9
19
platy
flat
The platypus has a plate-like bill.
9
20
theo
god
The Greek pantheon of gods was not a monotheistic religious system.
9
21
fin
end
Is outer space infinite or finite?
9
22
hedron
sided object
Is a tetrahedron a cube or a pyramid?
9
23
ambul
walk
Can an ambulatory hospital patient somnambulate without waking up?
9
24
ous
full of
The luminous moonlight was glorious to behold.
9
25
topo
place
The topography of the region was a fascinating topic.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 10
Sample words
10
1
ped
foot or child
Latin
orthopedist, pedagogue, centipede, expedition, pedestrian, pedestal
10
2
mort
death
Latin
mortal, mortician, mortified, immortality, mortuary, moribund
10
3
carn
flesh
Latin
carnivorous, incarnate, reincarnated, carnival, carnation, carnage
10
4
psych
soul
Greek
psychology, psychic, psychopathic, parapsychology, psychosis
Greek
ethnocentrism, ethnic group, ethnography, ethnologist
10
5
ethno
race or
culture
10
6
gen
origin
Greek
genetics, hydrogen, progeny, engender, gene, ingenuous, indigenous
10
7
nat
born
Latin
prenatal, native, natural, nativity, nation, nascent, natal, perinatal
10
8
paleo
old
Greek
Paleozoic, Paleolithic, paleontologist, paleoanthropic, paleography
10
9
curs
run
Latin
cursive, discursive, incursion, precursor, cursory, cursorial, cursor
10
10
crypt
hidden
Greek
cryptic, cryptologist, crypt, cryptogram, encrypt, cryptesthesia
10
11
cad
fall
Latin
cascade, cadaver, cadence, cadenza, cadaverous, decadent
10
12
capit
head
Latin
decapitate, capital, recapitulate, capitulation, capitulum
10
13
loqu
talk
Latin
loquacious, circumlocution, eloquent, soliloquy, somniloquy, dialogue
10
14
sacro
holy
Latin
sacrosanct, sacred, sacrifice, sacrament, sacrilege, consecrate
10
15
uni
one
Latin
unicycle, universe, united, union, uniform, unison, unique, unicorn
10
16
ness
quality
OE
softness, redness, politeness, kindness, darkness, vagueness
10
17
alt
high
Latin
altitude, alto, altimeter, altar, altocumulus, altiplano
10
18
ics
art
Greek
politics, economics, aesthetics, graphics, ethics, calisthenics
10
19
iso
equal
Greek
isothermal, isometric, isosceles, isomer, isocracy, isotope
10
20
vert
turn
Latin
convert, revert, inverted, divert, vertex, controvert, extrovert
10
21
ate
cause
Latin
domesticate, implicate, create, procreate, insinuate, placate, dominate
10
22
cor
heart
Latin
core, concord, discord, misericord, cordial, courageous
10
23
ess
female
Greek
lioness, empress, princess, baroness, seamstress, governess
10
24
muta
change
Latin
mutant, mutation, mutagenic, mutable, transmutation, immutable
10
25
fug
flee
Latin
centrifuge, fugitive, tempus fugit, subterfuge, refugee, fugue
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 10
Word
Meaning
Sentence
10
1
ped
foot or child
The orthopedist went on an African expedition.
10
2
mort
death
The mortician was mortified at the sight of the mortal wound.
10
3
carn
flesh
The carnivorous beasts of Venus are reincarnated after death.
10
4
psych
soul
The psychologist viewed the parapsychologist with suspicion.
Ethnocentrism is disturbing to all ethnic groups.
10
5
ethno
race or
culture
10
6
gen
origin
The geneticist’s hobby was studying pathogenic substances.
10
7
nat
born
Prenatal care is important to natives in natural environments.
10
8
paleo
old
The paleontologist was an expert on the Paleozoic era.
10
9
curs
run
The discursive speech gave only cursory attention to the problem.
10
10
crypt
hidden
The cryptologist worked all night to break the enemy secret code.
10
11
cad
fall
The cadaver was discovered near the rushing cascade.
10
12
capit
head
Decapitation was once a common form of capital punishment.
10
13
loqu
talk
The loquacious bore answered every question with a circumluction.
10
14
sacro
holy
The hero’s sacrifice was a sacrosanct memory.
10
15
uni
one
the United Plants of the Universe soon celebrate their union.
10
16
ness
quality
The sky’s redness and the clouds’ softness were beautiful.
10
17
alt
high
The broken altimeter no longer measured the altitude.
10
18
ics
art
Computer graphics enhance books on politics and economics.
10
19
iso
equal
The isothermal piedmont region escaped the extremes of temperature.
10
20
vert
turn
The new convert soon reverted to his previous views about advertisement.
10
21
ate
cause
To calibrate one’s response is to obviate one’s apology.
10
22
cor
heart
the extreme discordance of viewpoints prevented concord.
10
23
ess
female
The lioness ate the empress but not the princess.
10
24
muta
change
The post-war mutants lived in a mutagenic atmosphere.
10
25
fug
flee
“Tempus fugit,” said the escaped fugitive caught in the whirling centrifuge.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 11
Sample words
11
1
-i
plural
Latin
bacilli, fungi, nuclei, alumni, magi, octopi, Gemini, homunculi, literati
11
2
jus
law
Latin
justice, justify, unjust, jus soli, justiciary
11
3
lum
light
Latin
luminary, luminous, illuminate, luminiferous, superluminous
11
4
ann
year
Latin
annual, superannuated, anniversary, annuity, perennial
11
5
apo
away or up
Greek
apotheosis, apogee, apoplexy, apology, aphelion, apostasy
11
6
sen
old
Latin
senile, senior, senator, seniority, senescent
11
7
sol
alone
Latin
solitude, solitary, solo, soliloquy, desolate, solipsism, consolidate
11
8
bas
low
Latin
bass, base, basic, basal, bassoon, debase, abase, bas-relief
11
9
rogat
ask
Latin
interrogation, abrogate, derogatory, arrogate, supererogatory
11
10
parl
speak
Latin
parliament, parley, parlor, parlance, parlando
11
11
potent
power
Latin
potential, potentiometer, potentate, plenipotentiary, omnipotent
11
12
surg
rise
Latin
resurgence, insurgence, surge, surgent
Greek
logic, neologism, philologist, logician, illogical, monologue
11
13
log
word or
reason
11
14
gram
writing
Greek
telegram, pentagram, hexagram, hologram, grammar
11
15
cant
sing
Latin
recant, cantata, incantation, descant, canticle, canto
11
16
reg
rule
Latin
regal, regiment, regulate, regent, interregnum, regicide, regime
11
17
pro
forward
Greek
provide, pronounce, program, prognosticate, prospect, prognosis
11
18
gyn
woman
Greek
androgynous, gynecologist, polygyny, misogynist, gynephobia
11
19
ag
to do
Latin
agile, agent, agency, agitate, aggression, aggrade, agree
11
20
act
to do
Latin
transact, react, action, activate, abreact, counteract, interact
11
21
mob
move
Latin
mobility, mobile, immobile, mobilize, demobilize
11
22
sess
sit
Latin
session, sessile, insessorial, sessility, obsessed
11
23
fic
make
Latin
fortification, fiction, prolific, horrific, soporific
11
24
nounce
tell
Latin
denounce, pronounce, announce, renounce, enunciate
11
25
andro
man
Greek
androgynous, android (droid), androgens, androphobia, polyandry
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 11
Word
Meaning
Sentence
11
1
-i
plural
Do bacilli and fungi have nuclei in their cells?
11
2
jus
law
Can a system of justice ever be unjust?
11
3
lum
light
The luminous moonlight illuminated the aluminum sculpture.
11
4
ann
year
The superannuated doorman celebrated his fiftieth anniversary.
11
5
apo
away or up
At the satellite’s apogee we could not find it with binoculars.
11
6
sen
old
The senior class president befriended the not-so-senile old man.
11
7
sol
alone
On his solo transcontinental flight, he enjoyed the solitude.
11
8
bas
low
Basic instructions are included with each new bassoon.
11
9
rogat
ask
The interrogation was derogatory in tone.
11
10
parl
speak
Several members of Parliament had a parley in the parlor.
11
11
potent
power
The plenipotentiary met twice with the potentate.
11
12
surg
rise
The surge of the sea portended the resurgence of violence.
The philologist delighted in inventing neologisms.
11
13
log
word or
reason
11
14
gram
writing
The grammar in the telegram was not correct.
11
15
cant
sing
During the holy man’s incantation, the spirit began to appear.
11
16
reg
rule
There were no regal ceremonies in the interregnum.
11
17
pro
forward
The doctor’s prognosis was not favorable.
11
18
gyn
woman
The musician’s androgynous appearance was widely imitated.
11
19
ag
to do
The secret agent spilled the deadly chemical agent.
11
20
act
to do
There may be little time to act or react.
11
21
mob
move
When the National Guard was mobilized, the mobile units were ready.
11
22
sess
sit
Dozens of chairs were arranged for the general session.
11
23
fic
make
Is that wall supposed to be beautification or fortification?
11
24
nounce
tell
Pronounce your announcement clearly.
11
25
andro
man
The metal android grappled with the furry anthropoid.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 12
Sample words
12
1
an-
without
Greek
anemia, anechoic, anaerobic, anorexia, anarchy
12
2
ab
away
Latin
abnormal, abjure, absent, abroad, abrogate, abrupt, abduct, abdicate
12
3
mel
song
Greek
melody, melodrama, melodeon, melodious, melodia
12
4
aden
gland
Greek
adenoid, adenine, adenoma, adenovirus
12
5
aer
air
Greek
aerobic, aerie, aerosol, aerial, aerobes, aerodynamics, malaria
12
6
alb
white
Latin
albumen, alba, album, albino. albinism, albedo
12
7
ase
enzyme
Greek
permease, galactosidase, proteinase, luciferase
12
8
epi
on
Greek
epicenter, epidemic, epigram, epidermis, epigraph, epitaph
12
9
hum
earth
Latin
humum, exhume, posthumous, humble, humiliate, human
12
10
-be
life
Greek
microbe, aerobe, anaerobe
12
11
bon
good
Latin
bonny, bonanza, bon mot, bonus, bon vivant, bonhomie, bona fide
12
12
struct
build
Latin
construct, destruct, substructure, instruction, infrastructure
12
13
chlor
green
Greek
chlorophyll, chlorine, chloroplasts, chlorella
12
14
cyan
blue
Greek
pyocyanin, cyanide, cyan, cyanophyta, cyanosis, cyanotype
12
15
cyt
cell
Greek
erythrocyte, leucocyte, cytology, cytoplasm, melanocyte
12
16
diplo
double
Greek
diplococcus, diploid, diplomacy, diplopoda, diplopia
12
17
dys
bad
Greek
dysentery, dyslexia, dystrophy, dysfunction, dysphonia
12
18
eco
house
Greek
ecology, economy, ecosystem, ecotone, economist, ecologist
12
19
emia
blood
Greek
bacteremia, anemia, hypoglycemia, toxemia
12
20
enter
intestine
Latin
enteritis, dysentery, gastroenteritis, enterozoan
12
21
erythro
red
Greek
erythrocyte, erythroblastosis, erythrism, erythromycin
12
22
idio
peculiar
Greek
idiot, idiosyncrasy, idiomorphous, idiom, idiot savant
12
23
exo
out
Greek
exotoxin, exogenous, exodus, exorbitant, exorcism, exotic, exobiology
12
24
im
not
Latin
impossible, impassable, improbable, imperfect, immobile, impecunious
12
25
fil
thread
Latin
filiform, filicineae, filament, filarial, filigree, defile
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 12
Word
Meaning
Sentence
12
1
an-
without
The anarchist had a severe case of anemia.
12
2
ab
away
The absentee landlord was abruptly abducted.
12
3
mel
song
The melodeon played a sappy melody during the melodrama.
12
4
aden
gland
The sullen teen had his adenoids removed.
12
5
aer
air
The pilot studied aeronautics and aerodynamics.
12
6
alb
white
The albino stared at the white pages of the blank album.
12
7
ase
enzyme
Luciferase is the enzyme in the luminous organs of the firefly.
12
8
epi
on
Does Benjamin Franklin’s tombstone epitaph contain a witty epigram?
12
9
hum
earth
At the exhumation, the rich humus was removed from the humble grave.
12
10
-be
life
Microbes are a favorite subject of biological studies.
12
11
bon
good
The bonny lass discovered the bonanza by accident.
12
12
struct
build
The superstructure was constructed in three days.
12
13
chlor
green
Chlorine from the pool damaged the chlorophyll in the plants.
12
14
cyan
blue
He held the cyanotype to the light and admired the sharp, blue lines.
12
15
cyt
cell
The cytologist saw the leucocytes and erythrocytes through the microscope.
12
16
diplo
double
She folded the diploma double and handed it to the waiting diplomat.
12
17
dys
bad
His dyslexia made it difficult for him to pronounce words.
12
18
eco
house
The ecologist was fascinated with the living things in the ecosystem.
12
19
emia
blood
The senator had hypoglycemia, not anemia.
12
20
enter
intestine
A specialist in dysentery and enteritis explained the rare intestinal ailment.
12
21
erythro
red
The blood’s erythrocytes are generated by erythroblasts in the bones.
12
22
idio
peculiar
The idiot savant was a handicapped artist with idiosyncrasies.
12
23
exo
out
The crowd made a sudden exodus when the exorcism began.
12
24
im
not
The journey is impossible because the roads are impassible.
12
25
fil
thread
The gold filigree in her jewelry resembled the bright filaments in a light bulb.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 13
Sample words
13
1
chrom
color
Greek
chrome, chromatic, chromatin, chromosome, polychrome, monochrome
13
2
form
shape
Latin
coliform, formation, formative, formula, uniform, oviform, reform
13
3
sequ
follow
Latin
consecutive, sequence, sequel, obsequious, consequence, subsequent
13
4
glyc
sweet
Greek
glycemia, glycerin, glycerol, glycogen, hypoglycemia, glucose
13
5
hemo
blood
Greek
hemoglobin, hemorrhage, hemophilia, hemolysis, hemoid, hemostat
13
6
ultima
last
Latin
ultimate, ultimatum, penultimate, Ultima Thule, ultimogeniture
13
7
infra
beneath
Latin
infraorbital, infrared, infrasonic, infra dig, infralapsarianism
13
8
leuko
white
Greek
leukocyte, leukemia, leucocytosis, leucite, leucoplast, leucocratic
13
9
lys
break down
Greek
hemolysis, electrolysis, electrolyte, analysis, dialysis, lysis
13
10
meso
middle
Greek
mesophilic, mezzotint, mesomorph, Mesozoic, Mesopotamia, mesophyll
13
11
milli
thousandth
Latin
millimeter, millipede, milligram, milliliter, million, millimicron
13
12
mem
remember
Latin
memory, memorandum, commemorate, memorial, memo, memoir
13
13
gress
step
Latin
congress, egress, digress, progress, aggression, regress, ingress
13
14
labor
work
Latin
labor, laborious, collaborate, laboratory, elaborate, labored
13
15
myo
muscle
Greek
myocardium, myopia, myoglobin, myogram, myocarditis, myotomy
13
16
vac
empty
Latin
vacant, vacuum, vacation, evacuate, vacuous, vacuole, vacuity
13
17
oligo
few or small
Greek
oligosaccharide, oligarchy, oligocarpous, Oligocene, oligoclase
13
18
ose
sugar
Greek
lactose, fructose, sucrose, glucose, dextrose, dextroglucose
13
19
osis
condition
Greek
neurosis, psychosis, ichthyosis, erythroblastosis, thrombosis, meiosis
13
20
tude
state of
Latin
pulchritude, multitude, solitude, turpitude, rectitude, aptitude, similitude
13
21
patho
disease
Greek
pathogenic, psychopath, sociopath, pathological, idiopathic
13
22
phag
eat
Greek
phagocyte, bacteriophage, geophagy, anthropophagite, sarcophagus
13
23
phor
carry
Greek
euphoria, conidophore, metaphor, chromatophore, dysphoria, anaphora
13
24
phyt
plant
Greek
phytotoxin, sporophyte, neophyte, gametophyte, phytochrome
13
25
phyll
leaf
Greek
chlorophyll, phyllotaxis, phyllopod, phyllophageous, monophyllous
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 13
Word
Meaning
Sentence
13
1
chrom
color
Polychrome sculptures have more colors that monochrome ones.
13
2
form
shape
The formation of troops in formal uniforms was impressive.
13
3
sequ
follow
Three consecutive sequels were of no consequence.
13
4
glyc
sweet
His hypoglycemia made him watch his diet.
13
5
hemo
blood
The patient’s hemophelia made it difficult to stop the hemorrhage.
13
6
ultima
last
The expedition’s Ultima Thule was the north pole.
13
7
infra
beneath
She felt that it was infra dig to eat fried chicken with her fingers.
13
8
leuko
white
Leukemia produces an excessive number of leucocytes.
13
9
lys
break down
If hemolysis breaks down red blood cells, what does analysis do?
13
10
meso
middle
Did mesons strike Mesopotamia in the Mesozoic Era?
13
11
milli
thousandth
Would you walk a millimeter to drink a milligram of milk?
13
12
mem
remember
The memo helped him remember the commemoration ceremony.
13
13
gress
step
Don’t digress; discuss progress with members of congress.
13
14
labor
work
The collaborators spent laborious nights in the laboratory.
13
15
myo
muscle
The myocardiograph showed the jogger’s myocardium to be strong.
13
16
vac
empty
The evacuation left vacancies in the vacation resort.
13
17
oligo
few or small
The elite members of the oligarchy decided national policy in secrecy.
13
18
ose
sugar
Did the fructose from the apples raise his glucose level?
13
19
osis
condition
Unfortunately, the neurosis developed into a psychosis.
13
20
tude
state of
The celebrity’s pulchritude was only equaled by his turpitude.
13
21
patho
disease
The pathological behavior of the psychopath was pathetic.
13
22
phag
eat
The anthropophagites welcomed the plump visitor with broad sharp smiles.
13
23
phor
carry
Why is a pigment cell called a chromatophore?
13
24
phyt
plant
The young artist was a neophyte in the New York art scene.
13
25
phyll
leaf
Why is the arrangement of leaves on a stem known as phyllotaxis?
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 14
Sample words
14
1
pleo
more
Greek
pleomorphic, pleonasm, pleochroic, Pliocene, pleophagous, pleopod
14
2
pod
foot
Greek
pseudopod, arthropod, diplopoda, cephalopod, podiatrist, gastropod
14
3
soror
sister
Latin
sorority, sororicide, sorosis, sororize, sororal, sorites
14
4
-a
plural
Greek
data, phenomena, bacteria, Cephalopoda, phyla, effluvia, trivia
14
5
val
worth
Latin
valiant, valid, equivalent, devaluate, evaluate, ambivalent, covalent
14
6
para
beside/near
Greek
parable, parapsychology, parabola, paradigm, paradox, paraphrase
14
7
dom
rule
Latin
dominate, predominant, dominion, domineering, subdominant, domain
14
8
erg
work
Greek
energy, ergonomics, erg-second, ergatocracy, exergonic, synergy
14
9
rhiz
root
Greek
rhizoid, rhizome, rhizomorphous, rhizophagous, rhizanthous
14
10
sapro
rotten
Greek
saprophytic, saprophyte, saprogenic, saprolite, saprophilous
14
11
schizo
divide
Greek
Schizomycetes, schizophrenia, schism, schizocarp, schizoid, schizopod
14
12
hippo
horse
Greek
hippopotamus, hippodrome, hippogriff, hipparch, eohippus
14
13
som
body
Greek
somatic, chromosome, lyosome, somatoplasm, psychosomatic, somatology
14
14
spor
seed
Greek
endospore, sporophyte, sporangia, Sporozoa, sporogenesis, macrospore
14
15
sta
stop
Latin
hemostat, stasis, station, stationary, status quo, apostasy, hypostatize, static
14
16
rhodo
rose
Greek
rhododendron, rhodolite, Rhode Island, rhodium
14
17
taxis
arrangement
Greek
syntax, chemotaxis, taxidermy, phyllotaxis, taxonomy, ataxia
14
18
vol
will
Latin
volunteer, malevolent, benevolent, volition, involuntary
14
19
frat
brother
Latin
fraternity, fraternal, fratricide, fraternize
14
20
trich
hair
Greek
monotrichous, trichina, trichocysts, trichinosis, trichosis
14
21
troph
nourishment
Greek
autotroph, eutrophication, atrophy, dystrophy, trophism
14
22
tox
poison
Greek
toxin, toxoid, nontoxic, antitoxin, detoxification, toxicity, phytotoxins
14
23
sect
cut
Latin
dissect, intersection, vivisection, bisect, section, sectarian, sector
14
24
zygo
yoke
Greek
zygote, zygospore, zygodactyl, zygomorphic, zygoid, zygoptera
14
25
zym
ferment
Greek
enzyme, zymology, zymurgy, zymogenesis, zymoscope, zymogen
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 14
Word
Meaning
Sentence
14
1
pleo
more
A pleochroic crystal shows different colors from different directions.
14
2
pod
foot
The podiatrist couldn’t treat the injured arthropod; he only treated humans.
14
3
soror
sister
The sorority was located between two fratertnities.
14
4
-a
plural
The data revealed no one phenomenon but several phenomena.
14
5
val
worth
The valedictory address contained valid arguments and evaluations.
14
6
para
beside/near
The parapsychologist told a parable that contained a paradox.
14
7
dom
rule
The baron was dominant over his entire dominion.
14
8
erg
work
Do the workers in this country want a meritocracy or an ergotocracy?
14
9
rhiz
root
Rhizophagous jungle animals dig up and feed on delicious rhizomes.
14
10
sapro
rotten
Saprogenic bacteria soon caused the material to decay.
14
11
schizo
divide
The schism in the party could not be healed before the election.
14
12
hippo
horse
In Mesopotamia, the hippopotamus is allowed to use the hippodrome.
14
13
som
body
Did his chromosome problem have a psychosomatic cause
14
14
spor
seed
The Sporozoa are Protozoa that multiply by sporogenesis.
14
15
sta
stop
The people in the station voted to preserver the status quo.
14
16
rhodo
rose
The rhododendron was in bloom on the high mountainsides.
14
17
taxis
arrangement
The taxidermist was interested in the taxonomy of animal species.
14
18
vol
will
The new volunteer had a curious, malevolent expression.
14
19
frat
brother
The candidate tried to fraternize with the local politicians.
14
20
trich
hair
Trichinosis is a disease caused by the trichina worm.
14
21
troph
nourishment
His muscles had begun to atrophy from disuse.
14
22
tox
poison
The high toxicity of the toxin made a powerful antitoxin necessary.
14
23
sect
cut
Dissection is legal, but vivisection is not.
14
24
zygo
yoke
A zygote is the cell produced by the union (yoking) of two gametes.
14
25
zym
ferment
If zymology is the science of enzymes, why is zymurgy winemaking?
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 15
Sample words
15
1
tropo
turn
Greek
heliotrope, troposphere, tropism, trophy, phototropism, apogeotropism
15
2
gastro
stomach
Greek
gastronomy, gastroscope, gastropod, gastroenteritis, hypogastric
15
3
arthro
joint
Greek
arthritis, arthropod, arthralgia, arthrospore, arthroscopic
15
4
ventri
belly
Latin
ventriloquist, ventral, ventricle, dorsoventral, ventriculus
15
5
dors
back
Latin
dorsal, dorsoventral, dorsum, dorsal fin
15
6
macro
large
Greek
macrobiotic, macrocephalic, macrocosm, macron, macroscopic
15
7
dextro
right/clockwise
Latin
dextrose, dextral, dexterity, dextrous, dextrorotation
15
8
brachy
short
Greek
brachycephalic, brachypterous, brachycranic, brachylogy
15
9
brachio
arm
Greek
brachiopod, brachiation, brachiate, brachium
15
10
branchio
gills
Greek
branchiopod, branchiate, branchia
15
11
kin
motion
Greek
kinetic, kinescope, hypokinesia, hyperkinetic, telekinesis
15
12
phylo
kind
Greek
phylum, phylogeny, phyla, phylogenesis, subphylum
15
13
blasto
embryo
Greek
blastocyst, blastogenesis, erythroblast
15
14
dactylo
finger
Greek
pterodactyl, dactylic, dactylology, dactylography
15
15
phos
light
Greek
phosphorus, phosphene, phosphoroscope, phosphoresce
15
16
gon
angle
Greek
pentagon, tetragon, decagon, hexagonal, diagonal, orthogonal
15
17
lite
mineral/fossil
Greek
anthracite, perlite, cryolite, stalactite, halite, coprolite
15
18
vore
eating
Latin
omnivore, herbivore, carnivore, voracious, devour, fructivorous
15
19
holo
whole
Greek
holocaust, hologram, holometabolous, holograph, holophrastic, holistic
15
20
haplo
single or simple
Greek
haploid, haplopia, haplosis, haplology
15
21
opia
sight
Greek
myopia, hyperopia, hemeralopia, synopsis, diplopia, biopsy
15
22
lent
full of
Latin
corpulent, virulent, turbulent, excellent, succulent, insolent, indolent
15
23
ef
out
Latin
effusive, effulgent, efflux, efficacy, effeminate, effluvium, effluent
15
24
ium
an element
Latin
radium, sodium, uranium, germanium, iridium, einsteinium
15
25
dicho
in two parts
Greek
dichotomy, dichotomize, dichogamous, dichotomist
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 15
Word
Meaning
Sentence
15
1
tropo
turn
In the tropics the leafy heliotropes turn toward the sun.
15
2
gastro
stomach
The gastrologist studies the stomach; the gastronome prepares the food.
15
3
arthro
joint
The aged arthropod suffered from arthritis and arthralgia.
15
4
ventri
belly
The popular ventriloquist had a heart operation on his left ventricle.
15
5
dors
back
Dorsiventral leaves have distinct upper and lower surfaces.
15
6
macro
large
The universe is sometimes referred to as the macrocosm.
15
7
dextro
right/clockwise
Are right-handed people really more dextrous?
15
8
brachy
short
Brachypterous insects have short wings.
15
9
brachio
arm
Brachiate trees have widely spreading branches in pairs, like arms.
15
10
branchio
gills
The branchiopods are underwater crustaceans that breathe through gills.
15
11
kin
motion
The hyperkinetic little boy did not possess telekinesis, fortunately.
15
12
phylo
kind
The vertebrate species Homo sapiens belongs to the Chordata phylum.
15
13
blasto
embryo
Reproduction by budding is also called blastogenesis.
15
14
dactylo
finger
If fingerprinting is dactylography, is sign language dactylology?
15
15
phos
light
If you press your closed eyelids, you will see phosphenes.
15
16
gon
angle
What is the difference between a pentagram and a pentagon?
15
17
lite
mineral/fossil
Perlite is a volcanic glass that resembles obsidian.
15
18
vore
eating
The voracious carnivore devoured the small herbivore.
15
19
holo
whole
The glowing hologram could be viewed from all sides.
15
20
haplo
single or simple
The diploid structure divided into two haploid structures.
15
21
opia
sight
Far-sightedness is sometimes known as hyperopia.
15
22
lent
full of
For the corpulent boy, dieting was a turbulent and strenuous mental effort.
15
23
ef
out
The effeminate host made an effort not to be effusive.
15
24
ium
an element
Which element does society more harm, uranium or sodium?
15
25
dicho
in two parts
There is a sharp dichotomy between your ideas and mine.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 16
Sample words
16
1
Anglo
English
Latin
Anglophile, Anglophobe, Anglican, Anglicism, Anglo-Saxon
16
2
ist
one who
Greek
artist, funambulist, anthropologist, solipsist, centrist, atheist
16
3
saur
lizard
Greek
dinosaur, pterosaur, tyrannosaurus, saurian, plesiosaur
16
4
pithec
ape
Greek
pithecanthropus, Australopithecus, dryopithecus, oreopithecus
16
5
calli
beautiful
Greek
calligraphy, calliope, calisthenics, calliopsis, callithumpian
16
6
austro
south
Latin
australopithecus, Australia, austral, Austronesia, austromancy
16
7
cephalo
head
Greek
cephalic, cephalopod, cephalothorax, microcephalic, encephalitis
16
8
chiro
hand
Greek
chiromancy, chiropody, chiropteran, chiropractor
16
9
caust
burn
Greek
caustic, holocaust, cauterize, caustically, causticity
16
10
terr
land
Latin
extraterrestrial, subterranean, Mediterranean, terrain, terra firma
16
11
cata
down
Greek
catapult, catastrophe, catacombs, catalepsy, cataclysm, cataract
16
12
jur
swear
Latin
abjure, adjure, perjure, jury, jurisdiction, jurisprudence, jurist
16
13
flu
flow
Latin
confluence, fluid, influence, fluent, superfluous, effluent, fluvial
16
14
here
stick
Latin
coherence, adhesive, adhere, inherent, incoherent
16
15
pos
put
Latin
position, deposit, superimpose, transpose, depose, imposition
16
16
mund
world
Latin
mundane, transmundane, intermundane, mundanity, mundo
16
17
cracy
government
Greek
autocracy, democracy, aristocracy, plutocracy, meritocracy
16
18
mania
madness
Greek
kleptomania, egomania, pyromania, dipsomania, megalomania
16
19
ize
make
Greek
victimize, harmonize, temporize, mobilize, fossilize, polarize
16
20
antho
flower
Greek
anthology, anthozoan, anthocyanin, anthophilous, anther
16
21
algia
pain
Greek
neuralgia, analgesic, arthralgia, hemialgia, algometer, algophobia
16
22
somn
sleep
Latin
insomnia, somniferous, somnolent, somnambulate, somniloquy
16
23
quadr
four
Latin
quadruped, quadratic, quadrant, quadruplet, quadrilateral, quadriplegic
16
24
err
wander
Latin
error, erratic, Knight-errant, erroneous, erratum
16
25
sine
without
Latin
sinecure, sine qua non, sine die, sine prole
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The Word Within the Word Sentences 16
Word
Meaning
Sentence
16
1
Anglo
English
He is a member of the Anglican church, but he is not an Anglophile.
16
2
ist
one who
The anthropologist studies human cultures the world over.
16
3
saur
lizard
The pterosaur and pterodactyl were both flying dinosaurs.
16
4
pithec
ape
Fossilized pithecanthropus and australiopithecus skeletons were discovered.
16
5
calli
beautiful
Her calligraphy is ornate, like the music of the calliope.
16
6
austro
south
The austral winds raised dust storms over the dry Australian outback.
16
7
cephalo
head
The microcephalic boy held the cephalopod, a nautilus, in both hands.
16
8
chiro
hand
The physician accused the chiropractor of practicing chiromancy.
16
9
caust
burn
The survivor of the holocaust made a caustic comment about social Darwinism.
16
10
terr
land
The extraterrestrial admired the high terrain and the subterranean grottoes.
16
11
cata
down
The cataract after the cataclysm caused a catastrophe in the catacombs.
16
12
jur
swear
The lying criminal perjured himself as the jury listened.
16
13
flu
flow
A fortunate confluence of influences made him fluent in Spanish.
16
14
here
stick
The senator’s adherents thought the opponent’s speech was incoherent.
16
15
pos
put
The corrupt ruler was deposed when his foreign bank deposits were found.
16
16
mund
world
His mundane conversation bored her to tears.
16
17
cracy
government
Do we want a democracy and a meritocracy or a plutocracy for the aristocracy?
16
18
mania
madness
The host’s egomania kept him from noticing the kleptomania of his guest.
16
19
ize
make
He was victimized by his own ignorance of his civil rights.
16
20
antho
flower
The anthology article discussed the anthozoans, including the sea anemones.
16
21
algia
pain
The over-the-counter analgesic didn’t help her arthralgia much.
16
22
somn
sleep
The mayor’s somniferous speech put even the insomniac to sleep.
16
23
quadr
four
The quadruped from Neptune gave birth to quadruplets.
16
24
err
wander
The Knight-errant’s error was to save the dragon from the maiden.
16
25
sine
without
A sinecure in the bureaucracy was the sine qua non of his dreams.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 17
Sample words
17
1
lingu
tongue
Latin
bilingual, linguist, lingua franca, linguini, language
17
2
mot
move
Latin
motor, motivation, demote, emotion, promote, motile, commotion
17
3
nav
ship
Latin
navy, naval, navigate, circumnavigate, unnavigable
17
4
und
wave
Latin
inundate, undulate, undulatory, undulation
17
5
flect
bend
Latin
reflect, inflection, genuflect, deflect, reflection
17
6
coron
crown
Latin
corona, coronation, coronary, coroner
17
7
aur
gold
Latin
aura, auriferous, Aurora, auric
17
8
liter
letter
Latin
literature, illiterate, preliterate, literati
17
9
rat
think
Latin
rational, ratio, irrational, ratiocinate, rationalize
17
10
sis
condition
Greek
arteriosclerosis, osmosis, mitosis, meiosis, catharsis, symbiosis
17
11
par
equal
Latin
parity, disparity, par, compare, incomparable, disparate
17
12
mens
measure
Latin
commensurate, immense, incommensurable, mensurable, dimension
17
13
mony
condition
Latin
acrimony, harmony, matrimony, ceremony, simony, parsimony
17
14
quin
five
Latin
quintet, quintillion, quintuplet, quintuple, quintessence, quindecagon
17
15
socio
society
Latin
sociology, sociable, socialism, sociopath, dissociate
17
16
ovi
egg
Latin
oviducts, oviparous, ovipositors, ovisac, oviform, ovary, oval
17
17
phasia
speech
Greek
aphasis, dysphasia, apophasis
17
18
pter
wing
Greek
pterodactyl, helicopter, pterosaur, archaeopteryx, chiropteran
17
19
phen
appearance
Greek
phenomenon, phenotype, phosphenes, fancy, fantasy
17
20
hist
tissue
Greek
histopathology, histolysis, histology, histogenesis
17
21
glott
tongue
Greek
epiglottis, polyglot, glossolalia, glottal, monoglot, glossectomy
17
22
phan
appearance
Greek
phantom, epiphany, diaphanous, sycophant, cellophane, theophany
17
23
peri
near or around
Greek
perimeter, perihelion, perigee, periphery, periodical
17
24
pot
drink
Latin
potable, potion, potation, potatory, compote, symposium
17
25
via
road
Latin
via, viaduct, trivia, via avion, obviate, obvious, via media
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The Word Within the Word Sentences 17
Word
Meaning
Sentence
17
1
lingu
tongue
The linguini-loving linguist knew the lingua franca.
17
2
mot
move
Motile microorganism have powers of spontaneous motion.
17
3
nav
ship
The navy circumnavigated the globe by precise navigation.
17
4
und
wave
The undulant waves soon inundated the low regions.
17
5
flect
bend
As she genuflected, she saw her reflection in the glass.
17
6
coron
crown
A hazy corona circled the moon the night before the coronation.
17
7
aur
gold
The goddess of the golden dawn, Aurora, held the auriferous rocks.
17
8
liter
letter
At the party the literati discussed the glories of literature.
17
9
rat
think
The rational person will not rationalize his wrongs away.
17
10
sis
condition
Singing was an emotional catharsis for the vocalist.
17
11
par
equal
There was a disparity between his story and the facts.
17
12
mens
measure
Are the rewards of the job commensurate with the duties?
17
13
mony
condition
We must decide whether we wish to live in harmony or acrimony.
17
14
quin
five
The quintet played Mozart to a group of quinquagenarians.
17
15
socio
society
The sociopath used his knowledge of sociology to evil purposes.
17
16
ovi
egg
Ovoviviparous fishes produce eggs that hatch inside the mother’s body.
17
17
phasia
speech
The dysphasia resulted from injury to the speech center of his brain.
17
18
pter
wing
The stunned shepherd watched the pterodactyl fly off with his ram.
17
19
phen
appearance
Are you studying these phenomena or this phenomenon?
17
20
hist
tissue
Histology is the study of the structure of plant and animal tissues.
17
21
glott
tongue
The famous polyglot spoke seventeen languages.
17
22
phan
appearance
Soft light came through the diaphanous curtains.
17
23
peri
near or around
The moon’s perigee and the earth’s perihelion are both tomorrow.
17
24
pot
drink
The magic potion was to vile to be potable.
17
25
via
road
His resignation obviated the need for impeachment proceedings.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 18
Sample words
18
1
atmo
vapor
Greek
atmosphere, atmolysis, atmometer, atmospheric, atman
18
2
cardio
heart
Greek
cardiology, cardiovascular, cardiac, electrocardiogram
18
3
cosmo
world/universe
Greek
cosmos, cosmopolitan, cosmonaut, cosmology, microcosm
18
4
counter
against
Latin
counteract, counterproductive, counterpoint, counterinsurgency
18
5
cranio
skull
Greek
craniology, intracranial, craniotomy, cranium, dolichochranic
18
6
cyclo
circle
Greek
cyclone, cyclotron, bicycle, encyclopedia, recycle, cyclical
18
7
gno
know
Greek
agnostic, prognosis, Gnostic, Gnosticism, diagnosis, ignominy
18
8
oss
bone
Latin
ossify, ossuary, ossicle, osseous, ossiferous, ossein, ossification
18
9
xylo
wood
Greek
xylophone, xylograph, xyloid, xylophagous, xylose, xylotomy, xylem
18
10
monger
seller
Latin
fishmonger, warmonger, costermonger, ballad monger, phrasemonger
18
11
sept
seven
Latin
septangular, September, septuagenarian, septillion, Septuagint
18
12
xeno
stranger
Greek
xenophobia, xenolith, xenon, xenogenesis, xenodiagnosis
18
13
vas
vessel
Latin
vasoconstrictor, cardiovascular, vase, vesicle, vascular, vasectomy
18
14
fore
front
Latin
forehead, foreboding, forecast, forethought, foresail, forefront
18
15
ish
like
OE
greenish, smallish, outlandish, snobbish, ghoulish, squeamish
18
16
less
without
OE
fruitless, hopeless, motherless, bootless, pointless, hapless, feckless
18
17
baro
pressure
Greek
barometer, barograph, barometric, barogram, barometry
18
18
ferro
iron
Latin
ferronickel, ferromagnetic, ferrous, ferric, ferrite, ferroconcrete
18
19
quasi
somewhat
Latin
quasar, quasi-military, quasi-stellar, quasi-official, quasi-judicial
18
20
nesia
island
Greek
Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia, Austronesia
18
21
lepsy
attack
Greek
narcolepsy, epilepsy, catalepsy
18
22
let
little
Latin
booklet, piglet, aglet, hamlet, coverlet, omelet
18
23
nano
billionth
Greek
nanosecond, nanoplankton, nanosomia, nanogram
18
24
pico
trillionth
Ital.
picofarad, picosecond, picogram
18
25
ideo
idea
Greek
ideograph, ideology, ideologue, ideogram, idée fixe, idealism
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The Word Within the Word Sentences 18
Word
Meaning
Sentence
18
1
atmo
vapor
The atmometer measures the rate of evaporation of water.
18
2
cardio
heart
The cardiologist studied the cardiac patient’s electrocardiogram.
18
3
cosmo
world/universe
The orbiting Soviet cosmonaut had cosmopolitan views and tastes.
18
4
counter
against
The command was countermanded by his British counterpart.
18
5
cranio
skull
The craniotomy was performed by a skilled brain surgeon.
18
6
cyclo
circle
The cyclone hurled the bicycle fifty yards.
18
7
gno
know
Agnostics are not usually attracted to Gnosticism.
18
8
oss
bone
Over the years, his habits had ossified beyond hope of change.
18
9
xylo
wood
Xylophagous insects had eaten the antique xylophone.
18
10
monger
seller
The costermonger and the fishmonger shouted out prices to passersby.
18
11
sept
seven
September was the seventh month of the Roman calendar.
18
12
xeno
stranger
The flood of immigration stirred the xenophobia of the citizens.
18
13
vas
vessel
The cardiovascular system responded gradually to the exercise.
18
14
fore
front
The storm forecast filled her with foreboding.
18
15
ish
like
The smallish object had a faint, greenish tint.
18
16
less
without
Their assault on the mountain summit proved hopeless, bootless, and fruitless.
18
17
baro
pressure
Some think that high fashion is a barometer for stock market trends.
18
18
ferro
iron
The company geologist studied the ferrous rock with care.
18
19
quasi
somewhat
The quasi-military operation into Cambodia has failed.
18
20
nesia
island
We visited Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.
18
21
lepsy
attack
His uncontrollable narcolepsy made it hard for him to stay awake.
18
22
let
little
The booklet circulated through the hamlet.
18
23
nano
billionth
The computation is made in less than a nanosecond.
18
24
pico
trillionth
There are a thousand picoseconds in one nanosecond.
18
25
ideo
idea
The stubborn Chinese ideologue wrote his ideas in ideograms.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 19
Sample words
19
1
ven
come
Latin
convene, convention, avenue, vent, circumvent, advent, prevent
19
2
ichthy
fish
Greek
ichthyosaur, ichthyologist, ichthyoid, ichthyosis
19
3
pulse
drive
Latin
impulse, repulse, pulsate, impulsive
19
4
calor
heat
Latin
calorie, calorimeter, calorific, caloric
19
5
sol
sun
Latin
solar, solstice, solarium, solarize, solar plexus
19
6
strat
layer
Latin
stratosphere, cirrostratus, strata, substratum, stratified
19
7
nuc
center
Latin
nucleus, nucleate, nuclide, nucleon, nucleotide, nucleoplasm
19
8
sat
enough
Latin
satisfy, dissatisfaction, saturate, insatiable, sate
19
9
protero
early
Greek
Proterozoic, proterandrous, proteranthous
19
10
mont
mountain
Latin
piedmont, Montana, Montevideo, montane, cismontane
19
11
kilo
thousand
Greek
kilometer, kiloton, kilowatt, kilogram
19
12
myria
many
Greek
myriad, myriapod, myriameter, myriarch, myriophyullum
19
13
tachy
quick
Greek
tachometer, tachycardia, tachylyte, tachygraphy
19
14
fiss
split
Latin
fissile, fission, fissipalmate, fissiped, fissure
19
15
cumu
heaped
Latin
accumulate, cumulus, cumulonimbus, cumulative
19
16
meteor
high
Greek
meteorite, meteoric, meteorograph, meteorology
19
17
hibern
winter
Latin
hibernate, hibernal, hibernaculum
19
18
di
two
Latin
diverge, dicotyledon, diencephalon, diffusion, differ, dilemma
19
19
bath
deep
Greek
bathymetry, bathyscaph, bathysphere, bathos, batholith
19
20
cirr
hair
Greek
cirrus, cirrostratus, cirriped, cirrocumulus
19
21
grav
heavy
Latin
gravity, gravid, gravimetric, gravamen, aggravate
19
22
solv
loosen
Latin
resolve, dissolve, absolve, solvent, insolvency
19
23
ophthal
eye
Greek
ophthalmologist, ophthalmoscope, ophthalmic, exophthalmic
19
24
oma
tumor
Greek
melanoma, carcinoma, hematoma, glaucoma
19
25
rub
red
Latin
rubric, rubious, rubicund, ruby, rubescent, rubella
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The Word Within the Word Sentences 19
Word
Meaning
Sentence
19
1
ven
come
We convened at the Hilton on Third Avenue.
19
2
ichthy
fish
The ichthyologist removed the petrified ichthyosaur bones.
19
3
pulse
drive
The impulsive commander repulsed the enemy.
19
4
calor
heat
the calorimeter measured the heat of the calorific reaction.
19
5
sol
sun
Heliophiles catch few solar rays at the winter solstice.
19
6
strat
layer
The bride and groom were not from the same social stratum.
19
7
nuc
center
There were nucleotides in the chromosomes of the cell nucleus.
19
8
sat
enough
He tried to sate his insatiable appetite for pizza.
19
9
protero
early
Male proterandrous insects appear earlier in the season than females.
19
10
mont
mountain
The montane vistas of Montevideo are as beautiful as those in Montana.
19
11
kilo
thousand
A kilometer, one thousand meters, is 0.62137 miles in length.
19
12
myria
many
Myriad explanations exist of unidentified flying objects.
19
13
tachy
quick
At the first sign of tachycardia, he was rushed to the hospital.
19
14
fiss
split
Is nuclear fission the opposite of nuclear fusion?
19
15
cumu
heaped
The cumulus clouds accumulated as the sun baked the sea.
19
16
meteor
high
The meteorologist reported that the meteorite did no damage.
19
17
hibern
winter
The hibernal winds did not reach the hibernating bear.
19
18
di
two
The dilemma was whether to study the dicotyledon or the diencephalon.
19
19
bath
deep
The bathymetry of the Pacific was easily studied with the bathyscaph.
19
20
cirr
hair
Barnacles and other cirripeds covered the marina’s pilings.
19
21
grav
heavy
The gravamen of the charges is that he left his post under fire.
19
22
solv
loosen
The solvent did not dissolve the old paint on the brush.
19
23
ophthal
eye
The ophthalmologist treats the diseases of the eye.
19
24
oma
tumor
The exposure to carcinogens produced carcinomas in the workers.
19
25
rub
red
The red rubric at the beginning of the text was beautiful.
Word
Meaning
Language
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 20
Sample words
20
1
mela
black
Greek
melanin, melanite, melancholy, Melanesia, melanoma, melanocyte
20
2
vice
in place of
Latin
vice versa, vice president, vice consul, viceroy, vice-regent
20
3
foli
leaf
Latin
folio, foliolate, bifoliolate, foliation, defoliate, portfolio, folium
20
4
atom
vapor
Greek
atomic, atomizer, atomize, atomism, subatomic, diatomic
20
5
orb
circle
Latin
orbit, exorbitant, orbital, orbicular, orbital decay, supraorbital
20
6
multi
many
Latin
multifarious, multitudinous, multilateral, multiped, multiply
20
7
ign
fire
Latin
ignite, igneous, ignis fatuus, ignition, reignite, ignescent, ignitron
20
8
moll
soft
Latin
mollify, emollient, mollusk, mollescent
20
9
lin
line
Latin
linear, delineate, lineation, lineal, rectilinear, lineage
20
10
hemi
half
Greek
hemisphere, hemialgia, hemiplegia, hemipterous, hemicrania
20
11
oo
egg
Greek
oophyte, oocyte, oology, oogenesis, oogonium, oophorectomy
20
12
grade
step
Latin
gradual, grading, retrograde, downgrade, gradualism, degrading
20
13
pneumo
lung
Greek
pneumogastric, pneumonia, pneumonectomy, pneumobacillus
20
14
radi
ray
Latin
radiation, radian, radial, radiolarian, radiance, irradiate
20
15
oscu
mouth
Latin
osculum, osculation, osculant, osculate
20
16
ob
against
Latin
abloquy, obdurate, obsequious, oblique, obsolete, obstinate
20
17
vect
carry
Latin
convection, vector, invective, vectorial
20
18
digit
finger
Latin
prestidigitation, digital, digitations
20
19
gymno
naked
Greek
gymnasium, gymnastics, gymnosperm, gymnosophist
20
20
plasm
form
Greek
cytoplasm, endoplasm, ectoplasm, plasma, plasmodium
20
21
narco
sleep
Greek
narcotic, narcolepsy, narcotine, narcotism
20
22
vermi
worm
Latin
vermin, vermicelli, vermicide, vermivorous
20
23
lign
wood
Latin
lignite, lignify, ligneous, lignocellulose
20
24
dendr
tree
Greek
dendrology, dendroid, dedrochronology, dendrite, rhododendron
20
25
lachry
tear
Latin
lachrymose, lachrymatory, lachrymal
Word #
Lesson #
The Word Within the Word Sentences 20
Word
Meaning
Sentence
20
1
mela
black
The gloomy soul was unable to overcome her melancholy.
20
2
vice
in place of
The vice president greeted the vice consul and vice versa.
20
3
foli
leaf
Agent Orange was a toxic defoliant used in the Vietnam War.
20
4
atom
vapor
The atomizer was filled with a wonderful perfume.
20
5
orb
circle
Orbicular leaves are circular and flat.
20
6
multi
many
Her multifarious nefarious deeds landed her in prison.
20
7
ign
fire
The ignis fatuus seemed to ignite and hover over the swamp.
20
8
moll
soft
We could do nothing to mollify the man’s anger.
20
9
lin
line
Quickly delineate your proposal.
20
10
hemi
half
Hemiplegia is paralysis of one side of the body.
20
11
oo
egg
The obsessed oologist painted his house robin’s-egg blue
20
12
grade
step
We gradually became aware of the ship’s retrograde motion.
20
13
pneumo
lung
The pneumococcus bacteria gave him pneumonia.
20
14
radi
ray
Skeletons of the microscopic radiolarians show radial symmetry.
20
15
oscu
mouth
The sponge expels water through its osculum.
20
16
ob
against
The lawyer objected to the obvious lie told by the defendant.
20
17
vect
carry
The convection current distributed the heat of the flames.
20
18
digit
finger
Houdini accomplished feats of prestidigitation.
20
19
gymno
naked
The gymnasium is the perfect place for gymnastics.
20
20
plasm
form
An amoeba’s cytoplasm includes endoplasm and ectoplasm.
20
21
narco
sleep
The nodding man was a narcotics addict but a victim of narcolepsy.
20
22
vermi
worm
Vermin had gotten into the box of vermicelli.
20
23
lign
wood
Lignocellulose strengthens woody cells in plants.
20
24
dendr
tree
The rhododendron fragments were useful to the dendrochronologist.
20
25
lachry
tear
The cadet’s lachrymose pleadings did not move the drill instructor.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 21
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
21
1
equivocate
to hedge
The equivocating politician praised both groups.
21
2
superfluous
unnecessary
A superfluous comment is a waste of time.
21
3
bilateral
two-sided
The two nations formed a bilateral agreement.
21
4
unilateral
one-sided
The U.S. made a unilateral withdrawal.
21
5
circumspect
cautious
A circumspect reply is safer.
21
6
commensurate
of like measure
A big job needs a commensurate reward.
21
7
malevolence
evil intent
The creature cast a malevolent glare.
21
8
neophyte
beginner
She is a neophyte in the art world.
21
9
misanthropist
people-hater
The grouchy misanthropist wouldn’t contribute.
21
10
bellicose
warlike
The bellicose tribe attacked without warning.
21
11
anthropomorphic
man-shaped
They believe in an anthropomorphic god.
21
12
captious
fault-finding
The captious remarks were not sincere.
21
13
neologism
new word
Create a neologism, like televoracious.
21
14
malediction
a curse
The convict’s muttered malediction was inaudible.
21
15
incredulous
not believing
Her incredulous expression showed her feelings.
21
16
omniscient
all-knowing
You can’t keep secrets from an omniscient god.
21
17
monomania
obsession with one thing
It was a hobby that became a monomania.
21
18
specious
false
You have a convincing but still specious argument.
21
19
excoriate
verbally flog
His speech excoriated the opponent.
21
20
prototype
first model
We saw an early prototype of the Mustang.
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21
xenophobia
fear of foreigners
It was a hostile, xenophobic country.
21
22
benediction
blessing
The Pope’s smiling benediction was televised.
21
23
amorphous
shapeless
A gray, amorphous mass was in the corner.
21
24
preponderance
bulk
The preponderance of the evidence indicates guilt.
21
25
magnanimous
great-minded
His magnanimous victory speech showed generosity.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 22
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
22
1
mollify
make soft
It can be difficult to mollify someone’s anger.
22
2
ichthyologist
fish scientist
Up splashed a water-logged ichthyologist.
22
3
polyglot
multi-linguist
She is a brilliant polyglot who speaks seven languages.
22
4
diaphanous
semitransparent
Look through the diaphanous draperies.
22
5
somniferous
bringing sleep
The somniferous speech put him to sleep.
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6
sinecure
an easy, lucrative job
He has a comfortable sinecure in his uncle’s firm.
22
7
soliloquy
speech to oneself
Hamlet’s famous soliloquy is the question.
22
8
adherent
supporter
The adherents of a militaristic foreign policy want war.
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9
abjure
renounce
To abjure one’s former beliefs is stressful.
22
10
caustic
burning
The caustic comments about her clothes hurt her.
22
11
confluence
a flowing together
The idea was formed by a confluence of other ideas.
22
12
depose
topple from power
He was deposed without violence.
22
13
egomania
self-obsession
The offensive egomaniac praised himself.
22
14
egregious
blatant
It was an egregious act of vandalism.
22
15
analgesic
painkiller
Take an extra-strength analgesic for the headache.
22
16
chiromancy
palm reading
Try to divine the future through chiromancy.
22
17
oligarchy
government by a few
The corrupt Greek oligarchy kept control.
22
18
intractable
stubborn
The bigot’s intractable opinions were unchangeable.
22
19
intransigent
not compromising
The intransigent true believers wouldn’t budge.
22
20
perfidious
treacherous
His perfidious cowardice made him infamous.
22
21
perspicuous
brilliantly clear
Her perspicuous essay won her the scholarship.
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22
ingenuous
innocent and naïve
The ingenuous—but not ingenious—girl believed it.
22
23
circumlocution
talking in circles
He used a circumlocution to avoid answering the question.
22
24
gregarious
sociable
He has a friendly, gregarious personality.
22
25
discursive
rambling
It was an illogical, discursive speech.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 23
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
23
1
egocentric
self-centered
The egocentric snob didn’t notice who he hurt.
23
2
tangible
touchable
A paycheck is one of the tangible benefits of a job.
23
3
demagogue
corrupt politician
The demagogue played on public prejudices.
23
4
preclude
forclose
Don’t preclude that option.
23
5
cryptologist
code breaker
British cryptologists cracked the German code.
23
6
ethnocentrism
racial/cultural prejudice
We deplore his narrow ethnocentrism.
23
7
pedagogue
teacher
A humorless pedant is a poor pedagogue.
23
8
recant
retract
Galileo was forced to recant his heliocentric statements.
23
9
revoke
cancel
Permission to travel has been revoked.
23
10
pugnacious
combative
The pugnacious bully got his comeuppance.
23
11
incisive
sharp
Her incisive questions cut deeply into the issue.
23
12
diatribe
abusive criticism
The German leader delivered a diatribe against France.
23
13
anomaly
abnormality
There is an inexplicable anomaly in the data.
23
14
enumerate
to list
Please enumerate your reasons.
23
15
circumscribed
limited
You must choose among the circumscribed alternatives.
23
16
intercede
mediate
We are forced to intercede on behalf of the orphan.
23
17
disputatious
argumentative
The disputatious reporter irritated the official.
23
18
loquacious
talkative
The loquacious fellow wore their ears out.
23
19
abrogate
annul
We abrogate an agreement only out of dire necessity.
23
20
prescience
foreknowledge
A prescient vision came to him in a dream.
23
21
sacrosanct
sacred
He would not endanger his sacrosanct bowling night.
23
22
androgynous
masculine and feminine
The androgynous rock star danced across the stage.
23
23
acronym
initials-name
The acronym NATO means N. Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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24
congenital
at birth
The problem is a congenital defect.
23
25
cacophony
bad noise
The cacophonous roar of the crowd was deafening.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 24
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
24
1
advocate
speak for
It is time to advocate a new policy.
24
2
ponderous
weighty
He is crushed by the ponderous burden of the decision.
24
3
retribution
revenge
Expect a brutal retribution for what you have done.l
24
4
android
robot
The android’s metallic eye glistened redly.
24
5
infidel
unbeliever
The crusade against the infidels was unsuccessful.
24
6
resurgence
rising again
The resurgence of patriotism began slowly.
24
7
punctilious
precise in conduct
She liked his punctilious formal conduct.
24
8
condescend
lower oneself
His condescending attitude was infuriating.
24
9
collateral
side by side
The two collateral issues could not be separated.
24
10
irrevocable
beyond recall
The past is irrevocable and answers no call.
24
11
elucidate
explain
Please elucidate the matter for our curious guest.
24
12
epigram
witty comment
Benjamin Franklin’s epigrams amuse us still.
24
13
eccentricity
oddness
The genius’s eccentric personality began to moderate.
24
14
cognizant
aware
Please be cognizant of the laws regulating investments.
24
15
stringent
binding
The stringent regulations seemed excessively severe.
24
16
anthropoid
manlike
The anthropoid apes have familiar facial expressions.
24
17
diffident
shy
Her diffident glance caught his eye.
24
18
pandemonium
demonic clamor
Sheer pandemonium erupted on the playground.
24
19
urbane
sophisticated
The diplomat’s urbane manners set the tone.
24
20
tractable
docile
The tractable little boy was a pleasure to teach.
24
21
supersede
replace
This directive supersedes all previous directives.
24
22
temporize
delay
Begin without temporizing, if you please.
24
23
somnambulist
sleepwalker
Lady Macbeth’s famous somnambulism is unforgettable.
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24
sanguinary
bloody
We still mourn the sanguinary battles of the war.
24
25
inanimate
lifeless
The inanimate stones tell no tales.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 25
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
25
1
introspective
inward looking
The quiet boy is an introspective loner.
25
2
intervene
come between
We should not intervene in their dispute.
25
3
syndrome
complex of symptoms
Down’s syndrome has some well-known symptoms.
25
4
subordinate
lower
He resented his subordinate rank in the military.
25
5
dissonant
inharmonious
A dissonant clamor arose in the streets.
25
6
belligerent
warring
The belligerent nations refused to negotiate.
25
7
credible
believable
It takes money to become a credible candidate.
25
8
impending
overhanging
“The shadow of impending doom” is a trite phrase.
25
9
polyphonic
multi-melodic
Bach’s polyphonic concertos are beautiful.
25
10
exculpate
free from blame
He wished to be completely exculpated.
25
11
euphemism
pleasant name
“Rest room” is a euphemism.
25
12
benefactor
helper
Who was the anonymous benefactor to little Pip?
25
13
megalomania
delusions of greatness
A Napoleon complex is a form of megalomania.
25
14
magnate
powerful person
The oil magnates in Saudi Arabia control billions.
25
15
vivacious
lively
Her vivacious personality cheered us all.
25
16
heliotropic
sun-following
The heliotropic vines clogged the window.
25
17
amour-propre
self-love
There is no lack of amour-propre in her!
25
18
octogenarian
an eighty-year-old
The spry octogenarian won the race.
25
19
cognoscenti
those who know
This wine is preferred by the cognoscenti.
25
20
surfeit
excess
He consumed a painful surfeit of food and drink.
25
21
primate
monkeys/apes/humans
Were the higher primates made first?
25
22
pellucid
crystal clear
Pellucid waters and pellucid prose are equally beautiful.
25
23
circumvent
get around
It is unwise to circumvent the rules in prison.
25
24
hemiplegia
paralysis on one side
We helped the victim of hemiplegia.
25
25
narcolepsy
attacks of sleep
She suffered uncontrollable attacks of narcolepsy.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 26
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
26
1
delineate
to outline
He will quickly delineate the options.
26
2
emollient
softener
A bottle of creamy emollient is for the skin.
26
3
retrograde
backward
The planet seems to move in a retrograde motion.
26
4
melancholy
dark sadness
Some people feel a black melancholy on rainy days.
26
5
intracranial
within the skull
Intracranial surgery will not exorcise her demons.
26
6
cardiovascular
of the heart and vessels
You need cardiovascular exercise.
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7
epiphany
revelation
The epiphany was a sudden appearance of insight.
26
8
histology
study of living tissues
The classic histology textbook was out of print.
26
9
perihelion
orbital point nearest the sun
The planet reached perihelion.
26
10
inherent
built-in
Americans possess an inherent right to free speech.
26
11
plutocracy
government of the wealthy
Is the nation controlled by plutocrats?
26
12
sine qua non
essential element
Money was the sine qua non for acceptance.
26
13
corpulent
full-bodied
His corpulence was caused by his gluttony.
26
14
dichotomy
two-part division
The right/wrong dichotomy seemed simplistic.
26
15
pathological
diseased
The fascist dictator was a pathological liar.
26
16
cryptic
having hidden meaning
We found a cryptic inscription on the stone.
26
17
isosceles
having two equal sides
He drew an isosceles trapezoid on the board.
26
18
pathogen
disease-causer
The team’s careful search located the pathogen.
26
19
vociferous
loudly-voiced
His vociferous protests could be heard for blocks.
26
20
rectify
correct
Please take steps to rectify the situation.
26
21
sanctimonious
affectedly holy
His sanctimonious lectures were hypocritical.
26
22
tortuous
twisting
The tortuous mountain highway wound steeply up.
26
23
rectilinear
right-angled
Do you like the building’s rectilinear architecture?
26
24
metamorphosis
change of shape
The insect’s metamorphosis was miraculous.
26
25
petroglyph
rock carving
The prehistoric petroglyph was high on the wall.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 27
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
27
1
chronic
lasting
His chronic illness dragged on for years.
27
2
hyperbole
overstatement
His colorful hyperbole livened his conversation.
27
3
sonorous
full-sounding
Dr. King’s sonorous voice echoed over the crowd.
27
4
germane
related
Her germane comments really hit the mark.
27
5
convivial
jovial, festive
His convivial friends loved to celebrate.
27
6
cognomen
nickname
His cognomen is “Sterno.”
27
7
anarchist
one against government
The anarchist passed out leaflets to passersby.
27
8
animadversion
criticism
Your animadversions on his behavior are superfluous.
27
9
pusillanimous
small-minded
The deliberate snub was a low, pusillanimous act.
27
10
subterfuge
evasive dodge
The mayor ducked a question with a clever subterfuge.
27
11
saturnine
gloomy and remote
Her saturnine personality won her few friends.
27
12
luminary
enlightening person
We met the amiable luminary, Carl Sagan.
27
13
exorbitant
unreasonable
Their exorbitant prices are in an orbit of their own.
27
14
expatriate
banish
They were forcefully expatriated from the fatherland.
27
15
filigree
lacy design
The delicate filigree around the diamond was beautiful.
27
16
eulogy
words of praise
The reverend delivered a moving eulogy at the funeral.
27
17
sedentary
sitting
Flagpole sitting is a highly sedentary occupation.
27
18
euphoria
joy
Their love brought them a blissful euphoria.
27
19
bonhomie
good-naturedness
He was a popular fellow of appealing bonhomie.
27
20
bona fide
good faith
The company will make a bone fide offer.
27
21
bon vivant
indulger in luxury
The wealthy bon vivant lived the good life.
27
22
mutable
changeable
The mutable laws of high fashion can’t be predicted.
27
23
impute
attribute discredit
It is unnecessary to impute evil motives to opponents.
27
24
status quo
the present state
It can be dangerous to disrupt the status quo.
27
25
paradigm
model
The incident offers an instructive paradigm for us.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 28
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
28
1
schism
division
The debate created a schism in the Democratic party.
28
2
bootless
useless
His bootless effort to win acceptance was pathetic.
28
3
rubicund
red
Her rubicund cheeks matched her rosy outlook.
28
4
apotheosis
raising to god status
the media created the champ’s apotheosis.
28
5
precursor
forerunner
The rumblings were the precursor of what was to come.
28
6
transpose
switch
Dyslexics sometimes transpose letters in a word.
28
7
invective
bitter denunciation
She endured her opponent’s scathing invective.
28
8
prestidigitation
sleight of hand
Presto! The magician’s prestidigitation was fun.
28
9
cosmology
study of the universe
The origin of atoms is a cosmological question.
28
10
effusion
outpouring
His effusion of joyful greetings made us wince.
28
11
anthology
literary collection
The anthology contains the flowers of modern poetry.
28
12
posthumous
after death
It was bittersweet to present a posthumous award.
28
13
euphony
beautiful sound
He loved the euphony of the wind in the trees.
28
14
refractory
stubborn
The refractory child broke and rebroke the rules.
28
15
platitude
flat trite remark
We need fresh ideas, not hollow platitudes.
28
16
acrophobia
fear of heights
He began to feel acrophobia in elevators.
28
17
agoraphobia
fear of openness
Some visitors feel agoraphobia in Red Square.
28
18
veracity
truthfulness
Slowly, we began to question her veracity.
28
19
verisimilitude
similarity to truth
Notice the fable’s eerie verisimilitude.
28
20
idiosyncrasy
peculiarity
We even loved his many idiosyncrasies.
28
21
alumni
graduates
The college alumni wrote to the missing alumnus.
28
22
casus belli
cause for war
The government chose to regard the act as casus belli.
28
23
interregnum
time between rulers
The nation enjoyed a peaceful interregnum.
28
24
infraction
breaking
It was an unintentional infraction of the rules.
28
25
condign
worthy
He will receive a condign punishment for his offense.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 29
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
29
1
colloquy
conversation
They had a private colloquy in the corner.
29
2
viable
able to live
Is the fetus mature enough to be viable?
29
3
synopsis
summary
Here is a brief synopsis of the course.
29
4
terra firma
solid ground
The Argonauts longed to stand on terra firma at last.
29
5
sanction
authorize
We cannot sanction the use of our name.
29
6
Russophobe
one who fears Russia
The editor was an unapologetic Russophobe.
29
7
prognosis
medical forecast
The doctor presented a prognosis of the disease.
29
8
polychrome
many-colored
We purchased a large polychrome sculpture.
29
9
philanthropy
love of mankind
Her deeds of philanthropy were legendary.
29
10
perspicacity
insight
Everyone admired the perspicacity of her mind.
29
11
mobocracy
mob rule
The text showed the mobocracy of the revolution.
29
12
gerontocracy
government of the old
The Soviet gerontocracy is losing control.
29
13
magniloquence
great eloquence
His magniloquent oratory was impressive.
29
14
kleptomaniac
pathological thief
The police tried to arrest a kleptomaniac.
29
15
joie de vivre
joy of living
Her joie de vivre was inspiring.
29
16
in loco parentis
in place of parents
The school must act in loco parentis.
29
17
mundane
worldly
The thinker was reluctant to deal with mundane matters.
29
18
synthesis
combination
This product represents a synthesis of many ideas.
29
19
unequivocal
direct
He gave a refreshing, unequivocal answer.
29
20
nihilism
belief in nothing
the icy nihilism of his mind could be unnerving.
29
21
audiophile
stereo buff
He reads a magazine for audiophiles.
29
22
entomology
insect zoology
The oft-bitten entomologist finally caught the beetle.
29
23
omnifarious
of all kinds
His omnifarious exploits earned him fame.
29
24
invidious
causing envy
He paid one of them an invidious compliment.
29
25
deduction
reasoning from principles
Deductive reasoning is idealistic.
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The Word Within the Word Vocabulary List 30
Word
Meaning
Used in a sentence
30
1
induction
factual reasoning
Science uses a process of induction.
30
2
hagiocracy
government of saints
The Iranian hagiocracy banned swimsuits.
30
3
diction
word choice
The pedant confined himself to a scholarly Latin diction.
30
4
disconsolate
inconsolable
The disconsolate widower missed his best friend.
30
5
disingenuous
insincere
His disingenuous offers of assistance fooled the ingénue.
30
6
fractious
unruly
The fractious, dissatisfied mob clamored for vengeance.
30
7
nondescript
of no category
The beggar wore a nondescript garment.
30
8
prolific
productive
The prolific writer wrote seven books in two years.
30
9
chronicle
a history
We read the chronicle of the brave knight-errant.
30
10
primeval
of the first ages
Coal is the remains of a primeval forest.
30
11
panegyric
elaborate eulogy
His speech was a panegyric on her engineering talent.
30
12
fidelity
faithfulness
He required the fierce fidelity of his lieutenants.
30
13
magnum opus
great work
Read Dante’s magnum opus, the Divinia Comedia.
30
14
antediluvian
from before the Flood
He loved his grandfather’s antediluvian ideas.
30
15
comport
behave
Leadership requires one to comport oneself with dignity.
30
16
insurgence
uprising
The insurgence was as soon defeated as it was begun.
30
17
expeditiously
rapidly
We need to process a customer’s request expeditiously.
30
18
renovate
restore
It would be expensive to renovate the apartments.
30
19
carnage
butchery
They viewed the sickening carnage on the battlefield.
30
20
decadent
downfallen
The decadent, luxurious century saw no greatness in art.
30
21
supercilious
scornful
His arrogant, supercilious manner offended everyone.
30
22
inexorable
inescapable
Her inexorable fate followed her everywhere.
30
23
emissary
messenger
They greeted an emissary from the Queen.
30
24
improvident
without foresight
The improvident spendthrift went broke.
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25
moribund
dying
The moribund corporation fired half its work force.
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