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Word Root: a-,an-
Origin: Greek
Definition: a prefix meaning: no, absence of, without, lack of, not
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Abysm, abyss Without a bottom; bottomless (no bottom).
Agnostic - One who believes the existence of God is unknown, but does not deny the possibility that
God exists.
Amorphous Having no definite form; shapeless, formless
Analgesic - A drug or remedy that relieves pain; such as, aspirin, etc.
Anarchy - 1. The absence of any formal system of government in a society.
2. A situation in which there is a total lack of organization or control.
Anemia A lack of red blood cells. anomalous, anomaly Deviating from the normal rule, method, or arrangement; irregular, abnormal; such as, a fish that crawls out of the water and along the ground.
Anorexia 1. A lack or loss of appetite for food.
apathy, apathetic 1. Lack of emotion. 2. Lack of interest; listless condition; unconcern; indifference. apnea, apnoea Temporary stopping of breathing that occurs in some newborns and in some adults during sleep.
Word Root: Agri
Origin: Greek through Latin, ager, agri
Definition: Fields; Wild, savage; living in the fields
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Word Root: Ante agrarian -adj. Pertaining to land, especially agricultural land
Agria- An extensive pustular eruption
Agribusiness . The group of industries concerned with the processing and distribution of agricultural produce or with farm machinery and services.
Agriculture- he science, art, and business of cultivating soil, producing crops
AgriculturistA student of the science of agriculture
AgrimensorialOf or pertaining to land surveying.
Agrizoiatrist A veterinarian who deals with wild animals
Peregrination- Travel from one place to another
Peregrine - to travel about; foreign; abroad (e.g. peregrine falcon)
Pilgrim From Late Latin pelegrinus and Latin eregrinus , "foreigner, stranger".
Origin: Greek
Definition: Before
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Antebellum – before the war (Civil)
Antecede - To precede (antecedents – people who came before you in your family lineage) antechamber - A waiting room for those who seek audience antedate -To assign or affix a date to earlier than the actual one
Antediluvian -Of or pertaining to the times, things, events before the great flood in the days of Noah
Antemeridian -Before noon (a.m.) antemundane -Pertaining to time before the world's creation . antenatal -Occurring or existing before birth

Word Root: Anthropo
Origin: Greek
Definition: man; human being, mankind [including male and female members of the human race], people
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Anthropophagy - The eating of humans, cannibalism.
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Anthropos, anthropos - 1. The primal man; 2. When not capitalized, anthropos means man; human being.
Lycanthrope According to some writers, it is a synonym of werewolf; one of those persons who
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Misanthrope- s omeone who has a hatred or distrust of all people (mankind)
Misanthropic- A hatred or contempt for mankind in general
Monoanthropism- Belief in the unity or indivisibility of mankind
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Paleoanthropia- A reference to prehistoric human beings
Zooanthroponosis - An animal disease normally maintained by humans but which can be transmitted to other vertebrates; e.g., amebiasis to dogs, tuberculosis, etc.
Word Root: anti
Origin: Greek
Definition: Against
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Antibodies- Antibodies are what can be given to the man, or woman, who has everything
Antibromic- A deodorant or any deodorizing agent
Antidotal- Relating to or acting as an antidote
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Antimnemonic- Prejudicial to the memory or working against memory
Antimonarchy- Opposition to the rule by a monarchy.
Antimonopoly- A reference to laws and regulations designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices.
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Antiphony- A musical response or answering phrase
AntisepsisWith reference to non-living objects; the state of being free of pathogenic organisms.
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Word Root: Aqua
Origin: Latin
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Aquaculture - n. - Rearing aquatic animals or cultivating aquatic plants for food
Aquanaut - n. - A skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific research
Aquaphobia - An irrational fear of water that is related to an abnormal fear of drowning and of death. aquarium (s) , aquaria (pl) -A tank, bowl, or other water-filled enclosure (including a building) in which living fish or other aquatic animals and plants are kept.
Aquarius - 1. In astronomy, the "Water Bearer", a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and
Capricornus. 2. In astrology, the eleventh sign of the zodiac.
Aquatics - n. - Sports that involve bodies of water
Aqueduct - n. A water-conduit, particularly one for supplying a community from a distance.
Aqueous adj. pertaining to, or containing water.
Aquifer An underground bed or layer of earth, gravel, or porous stone that yields water.
Subaquatic Partially aquatic; living or growing partly on land and partly in water

Word Root: Astro
Origin: Greek
Definition: Star
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Asteroid any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and
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Astro – George Jetson’s dog!
Astrobiology A branch of biology concerned with the discovery or study of life on the celestial bodies or in outer space.
astrodome - a hemispherical transparent dome fitted in the cabin roof of an aircraft for the purpose of allowing the use of a sextant during astro-navigation
Astrology , -the study of the movements of the stars and planets and the interpretation of these movements
Astrometeorology , - also known as long range weather forecasting, is the science of forecasting weather, fierce storms, floods, droughts, deep freezes
Astronomy is the science of celestial objects
Astrophysics -is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties
Catastrophe - n. Any great and sudden misfortune or calamity
Disaster -
Word Root: Auto a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, or destruction;
Origin: Greek
Definition: Self
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Autism - Mental introversion in which the attention or interest is fastened on the patient's own ego; a self-centered mental state from which reality tends to be excluded.
Autobiography n. The story of one's life written by himself
Autocide 1. Another form of suicide ; that is, “self-killing” or “killing one’s self”. 2. Someone has suggested that it means “suicide by crashing one’s automobile”; however, the “ auto ” in autocide refe rs to “self” not the auto in automobile .
Autocracy n. Absolute government. autograph, autography 1. A person's own signature or handwriting. 2. A manuscript in the author's handwriting.
Autoimmune 1. Pertaining to the immune response of an organism against any of its own tissues, cells, or cell components.
Automaton - n. Any living being whose actions is or appears to be involuntary or mechanical.
Automotive Moving by itself; self-propelling or self-propelled.
Autonomous - adj. Self-governing
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Word Root: Bene
Origin: Latin
Definition: Good
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Benediction n. a solemn invocation of the divine blessing
Benefactor n. A doer of kindly and charitable acts.
Benefice - n. A church office endowed with funds or property for the maintenance of divine service.
Beneficent - adj. Characterized by charity and kindness.
Beneficiary – 1. o ne that benefits from something;2. the person designated to receive the income of a trust estate
Benefit – 1. something that does good to a person or thing 2 money paid at death or when sick, retired, or unemployed (as by an insurance company or public agency) 3 : an entertainment or social event to raise funds for a person or cause benemortasia : 1. From Latin, bene mori, “to die well” or “a good death”.
Benevolen ce - n. Any act of kindness or well-doing
Benign - of a mild type or character; especially : not becoming cancerous <a benign tumor>
Bonus - something in addition to what is expected or strictly due

Word Root: Bi
Origin: Greek
Definition: Two
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Biceps A muscle with two points of origin; especially, the large muscle at the front of the upper arm that flexes the elbow joint and the large muscle at the back of the thigh that flexes the knee joint.
Biennial - n. A plant that produces leaves and roots the first year and flowers and fruit the second.
Bigamy - n. The crime of marrying any other person while having a legal spouse living.
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Binocular 1. With both eyes, as in binocular vision.
Binym - Having just two names
Biped - n. An animal having two feet.
Bipolar - having or marked by two mutually repellent forces or diametrically opposed natures or views
Bisexual – 1. possessing characters of or having sexual desire for both sexes
Set 3: Graham Bodner
Word Root: bio
Origin: Greek
Definition: Life, living matter
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Biodata - Biographical details, especially those supplied by candidates applying for jobs; a résumé.
Biodegradable Anything that is susceptible to the decomposing action of living organisms
Biofraud - The fraudulent manipulation of data in a biological study or survey; such as, when someone
"submits false samples of a threatened species". biography n. A written account of one's life, actions, and character
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Biohazard A risk to human beings or their environment, especially one presented by a toxic or infectious agent.
Biology - a branch of knowledge that deals with living organisms and vital processes
Bio-oceanography - The study of the flora and fauna of oceans in relation to their marine environments.
Bioorganic Used to describe a carbon-based (organic) compound produced by a living organism or of biological importance.
Chronobiology The scientific study of the effect of time on living systems.
Macrobiotics The study of the prolongation or extension of life; long-lived.
Word Root: Cardio
Origin: Greek
Definition: Heart
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Acardia Without a heart; having no heart.
Cardiogram - A tracing made by a electrocardiograph or cardiograph (an instrument that registers the motions of the heart by tracing a curve on paper, etc.).
Cardiology - he study of the heart and its action and diseases
Cardionecrosis - Death of the myocardium.
Cardiophobia - An excessive fear of heart disease. cardiopulmonary- of, pertaining to, or affecting the heart and lungs
Cardiophone - A stethoscope specially modified to aid in listening to the sounds of the heart.
Cardiovascula r - Of, relating to, or involving the heart and the blood vessels.
Pericardium The conical sac of fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels.
Tachycardia - rapid heart action

Word Root: Cede
Origin: Latin
Definition: To be in motion; to go, to go away, to yield, to give up, to withdraw
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Antecedent- substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun
Concede - to grant as a right or privilege
Intercede - to intervene between parties with a view to reconciling differences
Precede - 1. To come, go, be, or happen before someone or something else in time, position, or importance.
2. To say or to do something before something else.
3. To come before in order or rank; to surpass or to outrank.
4. To be in a position in front of; to go in advance of.
5. To preface; to introduce: "The author preceded her lecture with a funny anecdote."
Precedent . A previous act or instance that may be used as an example in dealing with subsequent similar instances.
Recede - t o move back or away <a receding hairline> ; to grow less or smaller
Secede - to withdraw from an organization (as a religious communion or political party or federation) ex: Secession of the Confederate states
Word Root: centi
Origin: Latin
Definition: hundred; a decimal prefix used in the international metric system for measurements
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Bicentennial - a 200th anniversary or its celebration centenary adj. Pertaining to a hundred years or a period of a hundred years.
Centigrade -having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° =freezing point, 100° the boiling point
Centigrade- relating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point
Centipedal- Of one hundred (metrical) feet.
Centipede- venomous predatory arthropod of the order Chilopoda, characterized by one pair of legs per leg-bearing segment. centurion n. A captain of a company of one hundred infantry in the ancient Roman army.
Percent = (per centum, %)
Percentile- a value on a scale of 100 that indicates the percent of a distribution that is equal to or below it ,.
Centilingued - Hundred-tongued; as in, centilingued rumor .
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Word Root: Chromo
Origin: Greek - chroma
Definition: Color
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Chromatocracy- A ruling class of a particular color; e.g. of white men.
Chrome n.Chromium , especially as a source of pigment. chromium - the chemical element, because many of its compounds are colored; metal
Chromo blast - n. An embryonic cell having the potential to develop into a pigment cell
Chromograph- The separation of chemical substances and particles (originally plant pigments and other highly colored compounds) by differential movement through a two-phase system
Chromophil- staining readily with dyes
Chromophobia- An abnormal fear of certain colors
Chromoplasts - a colored plastid usually containing red or yellow pigment

Set 4: Steven Kramer
Word Root: Chrono
Origin: Greek, from chronos
Definition: Time
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•Chronophobia – (phobia = fear) 1. Discomfort concerning the duration or immensity of time (a common psycho-neurosis of prison inmates).2. It may be the most common anxiety disorder in prison inmates and is known as, "stir crazy"; by inmates
Anachronism n. Anything occurring or existing out of its proper time.
Chronic - lasting for a long time chronicide (noun) : Killing time. chronicle – n. an account of events in the order of their happening
Chronological - arranging events in time order
Chronology n. The science that treats of computation of time or of investigation and arrangement of events.
Chronometer
Synchronize
Word Root: Circum-
n. A portable timekeeper of the highest attainable precision.
- happening at the same time (“in sync”)
Origin: Anglo-French, from Latin, from circum, from circus circle
Definition: Around; about, surrounding, on all sides; literally, "in a circle"
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Circuit 1. An act or instance of going or moving around.
Circumambulation A walking abroad; a promenading.
Circumantarctic -Located around the Antarctic region.
Circumcise - to remove the prepuce of (a male), esp. as a religious rite.
Circumlocution 1. The use of unnecessarily wordy and indirect language.
2. Evasion in speech or writing instead of speaking or writing directly to the point.
3. A roundabout way of expressing oneself.
Circumnavigate 1. To sail or to fly around something; such as, the world or an island.
Circumscribe - to draw around
Circumspect 1. Watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior. 2. Well-considered: "She thought about the future with circumspect ambition." 3. Marked by attention to all circumstances and probable consequences; cautious; prudent.
Circumstance 1. A condition or fact attending an event and having some bearing on it; a determining or modifying factor.
Word Root: Contra-
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Origin: Middle English contre-, from Anglo-French, from cuntre
Definition: Against
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Contraband -Trade forbidden by law or treaty.
Contradict- to argue against.
Contrary contrast
Contretemps 1. An unfortunate occurrence, especially an awkward or embarrassing one; literally,
"against the time." 2. A mishap or embarrassing occurrence.
Counterclaim A claim set up against another; a claim set up by the defendant in a suit. counterclockwise
Counterfeit - Made to resemble something else.
Countermand - 1. A contrary command to cancel or reverse (a previously issued command or order).2. Cancellation of an order or command.
Counteroffensive - attack against an attack
Countervenom-Venom or poison used as an antidote to another poison.

Word Root: De-
Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French de-, des-, partly from Latin de from, down, away (from de, preposition) and partly from Latin dis-; Latin de akin to Old Irish di from, Old English tO to.
Definition: Reverse, remove
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Debug - to remove bugs
Decapitate -To behead
Decelerate - to slow down, reduce speed
Deemphasize 1. To make something seem or to appear to be less important or central.
Deface -to mar the surface or appearance of; disfigure
Dehydration The process of removing water from a substance or compound.
Demerit 1. A quality or characteristic deserving of blame or censure; a fault.
Demilitarize 1. To remove or prohibit the presence of soldiers, weapons, and military installations in an area after an agreement has been made to stop military operations.
Demise 1 Death; the end of existence or activity; termination: "The demise of the streetcar."
Denude -to strip the covering from.
Word Root: Dec (deca)
Origin: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek deka-, dek-, from deka
Definition: Ten
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Decameron, The a collection of 100 novellas by Giovanni Boccaccio, a medieval allegorical work best known for its bawdy tales of love
Decameter - A length of ten meters.
Decapod - Ten-footed or ten-armed.
Decathlon 10-event athletic contest
December – the 10th month of the early Roman calendar, the 12th month of the Gregorian calendar
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Greek people
Demagogue (n) – a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.
Democracy (n) – government by the people, the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
Democrat - one who believes in democracy and the democratic system of government and argues in favor of them.
Democratic - Characterized by free and equal participation in government or in the decision-making processes of an organization or group.
Demographic (adj) - a single vital or social statistic of a human population, as the number of births or deaths.
Demophile - A person who has a fondness for people.
Demophile (n) – a person who has a fondness for people; one who loves crowds, masses.
Endemic - 1. Used to describe a disease occurring within a specific area, region, or locale; such as, a disease that exists permanently in a particular region or population.
Epidemic (adj) – the spreading (of a disease) affecting many persons at the same time, and spreading from person to person in a locality where the disease is not permanently prevalent.
Pandemic General, universal; especially, of a disease.

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Adermia (n) - Congenital absence of skin.
Adermogenesis (n) - Failure of or imperfection in the regeneration of the skin, especially in the repair of a coetaneous defect.
Dermabrasion (n) the removal of acne scars, dermal nevi, or the like, by abrading.
Dermal (adj) - of or pertaining to the skin.
Dermalaxia- kneading, massaging, stroking, or caressing the skin.
Dermatophyte - fungus parasitic on the skin or skin derivatives (as hair or nails) (“Digger”)
Epidermis n. The outer skin hypodermic adj. Pertaining to the area under the skin.
Pachyderm elephants, a rhinos, hippos etc., having hooves and usually thick skin; esp. the elephant
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Word Root: Di-, Duo-
Origin: Latin
Definition: two; a number used as a prefix.
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Dichotomy - something with seemingly contradictory qualities
Dilemma A situation in which someone must choose one of two unsatisfactory alternatives. doubly - adv. In twofold degree or extent.
Dual-purpose (adj) - serving two functions.
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Duel - a combat between two persons/ opponents
Duet (n) - a musical composition for two voices or instruments.
Duodenary (adj) - a reference to a person who is twenty to twenty-nine years old; someone who is in his/her twenties.
Duplex - having two principal elements or parts; an apartment having rooms on two floors
Duplicate (n) a copy exactly like an original.
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– containing two replaceable atoms or groups; binary.
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– pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful.
– a high explosive, originally consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an
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Word Root: Dys-
Origin: Greek
Definition: bad, harsh, wrong; ill; hard to, difficult at; slow of; disordered; impaired, defective; used primarily as a prefix)
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Dysfunctional - not functioning
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Dyslexia - impairment of the ability to handle words.
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Dysmorphia
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Dysmenorrhea - Difficult and painful menstruation; Pain in association with menstruation.
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Dyspepsia - abnormal indigestion
Dystopia - an imaginary place of total misery
Dystopia An imaginary place where everything is as bad as it possibly can be, or a vision or description of such a place.
Dystrophy - A disorder caused by defective nutrition or metabolism.
Word Root: Ecto-
Origin: Greek – ekto
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Ectobiology -n. a branch of biology concerned with the search for life outside the earth and with the effects of extraterrestrial environments on living organisms
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Ectoderm - outer skin
Ectomorph - An individual having a lean, slightly muscular body build in which tissues derived from the embryonic ectoderm predominate.
Ectoparasite - parasite living on the exterior of animals
Ectoplasm - the outer relatively rigid granule-free layer of the cytoplasm usually held to be a gel reversibly convertible to a sol
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Ectoskeleton - n. an external supportive covering of an animal (as an arthropod
Ectosphere - n . the outer fringe region of the atmosphere of the earth or a celestial body
Ectotherm – a cold-blooded animal
Ectotrophic -n. Describes an organism that gets its nutrients from the outside surface of its host
Ectozoon - n. An animal organism living externally on another animal
Word Root: Endo-
Origin: Greek
Definition: within
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Endobiotic n. Living as a parasite within the host
Endocrine - relating to glands that secrete directly into the blood or lymph
Endodontitist n. a branch of dentistry concerned with diseases of the pulp
Endogamy - the custom to marry within one's clan, tribe etc.
Endogastrectomy n. The surgical removal of inner part of the stomach
Endoscopy n. an illuminated usually fiber-optic flexible or rigid tubular instrument for visualizing the interior of a hollow organ or part (as the bladder or esophagus) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
Endoskeleton - an internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal.
Endotherm - a creature that can keep its inside temperature fairly constant
Endothermia n. physiological generation and regulation of body temperature by metabolic means : the property or state of being warm-blooded
Endothermic - taking in

Word Root: Equi-
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Equalitarian n. One who asserts the equality of mankind
Equanimity n. Evenness of temper even under stress
Equidistant - an equal distance from two points
Equinox n. Either of the two annual crossings of the equator by the sun, once in each direction, when the length of day and night are approx.equal everywhere on earth. (March 21 and Sept 23)
Equitable - Characterized by fairness.
Equivalent n. Having identical or similar effects
Equivocal - Ambiguous
Equivocate - To use words of double meaning

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Word Root: Ex-
Origin: Greek
Definition: Out, from
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to breathe out
to pull out
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to dig out outside the sun or solar system
outer, external
Word Root: Extra- \ Extro-
Origin: Greek
Definition: Beyond, outside
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Extraordinary beyond ordinary
Extraterrestrial outside the Earth
Extrovert an outgoing person
Extravagant exceeding reasonable bounds, lavish
Extramarital being in violation of marriage vows, adulterous
Origin: Greek
Definition: Earth, soil, global
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GeogonyThe theory of the origin of the earth.
Geographystudy of the Earth’s surface
Geology study of the structure of the Earth
Geophagia eating earth or clay
Geophysics The physics of the earth and its environment, including the physics of fields such as meteorology, oceanography, and seismology.
- the relationship among politics and geography, demography, and economics; especially, with respect to the foreign policy of a nation
Geoponics soil based agriculture
Geothermal heat sources from within the Earth
The point nearest the earth's center in the orbit of the moon or a satellite.
Word Root: Helio
Origin: Greek
Definition: Sun (Helios was the god of the sun)
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worship of the sun
having the sun as the center of the universe
- apparatus used to send message with the help of sunlight heliophile
Heliophobia An abnormal sensitivity to the effects of sunlight; a strong aversion to sunlight. In some cases, it may be based on the many warnings that one may get skin cancer from exposure to the sun
Helioseismology The study of sun quakes.
Heliotherapy medical therapy involving exposure to sunlight
Heliotrope any plant that turns toward the sun
Photoheliograph an instrument for photographing the sun

Word Root: Hemi
Origin: Greek
Definition: Half, partial
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Hemicardia
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(n) lateral half of the heart, either the right or left
half circle
Sweating confined to one side of the body.
an organism that can live independent or as a parasite
- weakness on one side of the body one half of the Earth half of a line or verse, incomplete line (poetry)
Set 8: Samantha Burney
Word Root: Hydro- l (adj) having half the faces required by complete symmetry
-one of a pair of reproductive organs of male scaled reptiles ( ex: snakes, lizards).
Origin: Greek
Definition: Water
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Anhydrationa lack of water in the system
Dehydrate - to remove water from
Hydrant -faucet for drawing water from a pipe.
Hydraulic operated by, moved by, or employing water or other liquids in motion.
Hydrocephalus A congenital condition in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cerebral ventricles causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain.
Hydromassage The therapeutic manipulation of soft bodily tissues with agitated water; such as, in a whirlpool bath.
Hydrophobe A person who is afraid of water because of a perceived danger of drowning.
Hydroponics -growing of plants in water reinforced with nutrients
Hydropower Electric power generated using water power.
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Word Root: Hyper-
The excessive sweating of the feet.
Origin: Greek
Definition: Over
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Hyperactivity - excessively or pathologically active; especially in Attention Deficit Disorder
Hypercritical -too critical; too severe in judgment; hard to please
Hyperdacryosis- a condition of excessive tearing of the eyes.
Hyperdactylyan excess of digits
Hyperdipsiaan intense thirst for a relatively brief period.
Hyperhidrosis Excessive sweating or profuse sweating.
Hyperirritability 1. Extreme irritability. 2. Excessive response to a stimulus
Hypersensitive Excessively or abnormally sensitive.
Hypertension - high blood pressure hyperthermal, an abnormally elevated body temperature; such as fever.

Word Root: Hypno-
Origin: Greek
Definition: Sleep
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The act or process of hypnotizing oneself. to awaken out of the hypnotic state.
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Dyshypnia -a sleeping disorder.
Hyperhypnosis A pathological state of prolonged sleep, from which the patient can be roused only partly and very briefly; hypersomnia, lethargy.
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Hypnomania A mania or excessive desire for sleeping.
Hypnopedia - Sleep-learning, Instruction in a subject; such as, a foreign language, during sleep, usually with the use of recordings and a pillow-speaker.
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Word Root: Hypo-
Origin: Greek
Definition: under, below, beneath; less than; too little; deficient, diminished
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Hypoaciditydeficiency of acid; lack of normal acidity
Hypoalgesiaa decreased sensitivity to pain.
Hypochondriac A disorder characterized by a misinterpretation of physical signs that leads to the belief of having a serious disease even though repeated evaluations show no indications of any physical disorder.
Hypocryesthesiaa decreased sensitivity to cold.
Hypogamous -the marriage of a woman into a lower caste or into a tribe of lower standing than her own. hypogamy The marriage of a woman into a lower caste or into a tribe of lower standing than her own.
Hypohidrosis Dimminished or lacking "normal" sweating.
Hypohypnotic - A reference to incomplete or light slumber.
Hypotension -low blood pressure
Hypoxia A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood and tissues.
Word Root: In-
Origin: Latin
Definition: In i nto, within, inside, on, toward (don’t confuse with next “in”)
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Inaugurate -to make a formal beginning of; to initiate; to commence
Inflammable -easily aroused or excited
Inject – a. to introduce into something forcefully b: to force a fluid into
Inscribe -in or on something
Interim -in between

Set 9: Kelsey Kennedy
Word Root: In-, il-, it-, im-
Origin: Latin
Definition: Not (don’t confuse with last “in”)
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Illicit adj. Unlawful.
Illuminate To make something visible or bright with light, or be lit up.
Imbibe To drink, especially to drink alcoholic beverages.
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Immature adj. Not full-grown.
Immigrate - To enter a new country for the purpose of settling there.
Impassible adj. Not moved or affected by feeling.
Import That which is imported or brought in; a commodity imported from abroad; as opposed to export.
Incessant adj. Unceasing.
Involuntary
Word Root: Inter-
adj. Unwilling.
Origin: Latin
Definition: Between, among
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Intercede v. To mediate between persons.
Intercostals Situated between the ribs; such as, the intercostal muscles, nerves, arteries, etc.
Intercept - to stop, seize, or interrupt in progress or course or before arrival
Interdiction . The action of forbidding by or as by authority; authoritative or peremptory prohibition.
Interface An electronic interconnection of devices; whether hardware or software.
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Interim n. Time between acts or periods
Interlude n. An action or event considered as coming between others of greater length.
Intermediary . Acting or of the nature of action between two persons, parties, etc.; serving as a means of interaction; mediatory.
Intermediate adj. Being in a middle place or degree or between extremes
Interplanetary Situated between the planets. Also, existing between planets or pertaining to travel between planets.
Interpose
Word Root: Intra-
v. To come between other things or persons.
Origin: Latin
Definition: Within
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Word Root: Intro-
Intra muros - Within the walls
Intracellular adj. Occurring or situated within a cell.
Intramural adj. Situated within the walls of a city.
Intraocular - In the eye.
Intrastate adj. - existing in one state
Intravascular - Inside a blood vessel.
Intravenous adj. - inside or into a vein
Intraverbal Within a word.
Intrinsic A reference to the real nature of a thing; inherent; essential.
Origin: Latin
Definition: In, into
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Introvert n. - shy person who keeps within him/herself.
Introspect v. To look into.
Introductory adj. Preliminary.
Introgression n. Entrance.
Intromit v. To insert.

Word Root: Ject- (jet-, -ject, -jecting, -jected, -jection, -jector, -jectory; jacu-, jac-)
Origin: Latin
Definition: Throw; send, fling, hurl, cast; gush; spurt
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Ejaculate To utter suddenly and passionately; to exclaim; to utter impulsively: "He blurted out
(ejaculated) the secret." or to ejaculate a prayer.
Eject v. - to throw someone/something out
Inject v. - to introduce something forcefully
Interject v. - to throw a remark into a discussion
Jet – a. usually forceful stream of fluid (as water or gas) discharged from a narrow opening or a nozzle b. an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
Jetsam - the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore (flotsam = floating debris)
Jettison - voluntary sacrifice of cargo to lighten a ship's load in time of distress
Project v. - to cast or throw something
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Trajectory n.
Brandy Daye
Word Root: macro
A fondness for collecting ammunition.
– a path, progression, or line of development
Origin: Greek
Definition: large enough to be observed by the naked eye; large, great; long [in extent or duration]; enlarged, or elongated, long [in length]; abnormally large)
1 Acromacria -Abnormal length of the fingers.
2 Macraner -A male ant of unusually large size.
3 Macrobiotic . Having a long life span; long lived.
4 Macrocephalic A person who has an unusually or exceptionally large head and brain.
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Macrology 1. Long and tedious talk without much substance; superfluity of words.
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Macromania A form of insanity in which the person conceives of things, especially parts of his/her own body, to be larger than they really are. macromolecule - a large molecule
Word Root: Magni
Origin: Latin
Definition: to enlarge, to make bigger
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Magnanimous - Very generous, kind, or forgiving. magnate - a powerful person, especially in business or industry. magnificence n. The exhibition of greatness of action, character, intellect, wealth, or power. magnificent – grand magnify - make larger magnitude n. great Importance magnum A large bottle for wine, spirits, etc., twice the standard size, usually containing one liter
Magnisonant Sounding great or important.

Word Root: Mal
Origin: Latin
Definition: badly adjusted; bad, badly, harsh, wrong; ill; evil; abnormal, defective
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Dismal - showing or causing gloom or depression (literally, “evil/ bad days”)
A type of epileptic seizure that results in loss of consciousness, etc. Grand mal means "big illness" in French.
Lacking adroitness or dexterity; awkward, bungling, clumsy.
A specific kind of ill health, an ailment, a disease.
malaria - "bad air", infectious disease thought to originate from the "bad air" of the swamps, but caused by the bite of an infected mosquito malcontent - Discontented, dissatisfied
1. Desirous of evil to others; entertaining, actuated by, or indicative of ill-will; disposed or addicted to ill-will.
Evil-doing; specifically, official misconduct on the part of someone in public employment.
malicious - showing strong ill will.
Someone who pretends to be sick in order to avoid some responsibility.
Malodorous - An evil and/or a terribly bad odor or smell.
Improper treatment or culpable neglect of a patient by the physician.
Word Root: Man(u)
Origin: Latin
Definition: by hand
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To free from bondage, oppression, or restraint; to liberate.
1. A display of skill or cleverness, especially for deceitful purposes; trickery; deception: 2. Sleight of hand; magic tricks; any illusory feat.
1. A shackle for the hand; a handcuff; a fetter.
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1. A cosmetic treatment of the fingernails, including shaping and polishing.
1. To manage or influence skillfully; especially, in an unfair manner; 2. To handle, manage, or use; especially, with skill.
manual - done with the hands;
Manufacturer - n. A person engaged in manufacturing as a business.
Manumit v. To set free from bondage. manuscript - a book written by hand.
Word Root: Meter
Origin: Greek
Definition: Measure
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Set 11: audiometer - an instrument that measures hearing acuteness;
Autometry Using oneself as the measuring stick for other people, cultures, and languages. chronometer - an instrument that measures time; metric - measured.
Meter – a systematically arranged and measured rhythm in verse
Necrometer-An instrument for measuring a dead body or any of its parts or organs.
Odorimeter-An instrument for measuring the intensity of odors.
Tachometer A device used to determine the speed of rotation, typically of a vehicle’s crankshaft and usually in revolutions per minute. Also known as a "speedometer". zettameter (Zm) -One zettameter is said to be approximately the radius of the Milky Way galaxy.
Sean Williams

Word Root: Micro
Origin: Greek: small, tiny; a decimal prefix used in the international metric system for measurements
Definition: One millionth part of [something]; 10 [0.000 001].
1 MicracousticAn instrument used to magnify small sounds so they are audible .
MicrobeAny micro-organism; especially, a bacterium. Also: a micro-organism.
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MicrobionA microbe.
MicrobiophagyDestruction or lysis of micro-organisms by a phage.
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Microecology The ecology of a microhabitat (very small area).
Micromanage – vb to manage especially with excessive control or attention to details
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Word Root: Milli
Origin: Latin: thousand; a decimal prefix used in the international metric system for measurements
Definition: In the metric [decimal] system, milli- denotes 1/1 000 of a unit, thousandth [U.S.] and thousandth
1 part [U.K.]; 10 -3 [0.001] The metric symbol for milli- is m.
Mile : a unit equal to 5280 feet – (from Old English mIl, from Latin milia miles, from milia passuum, literally, thousands of paces, from milia, plural of mille thousand)
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Millenniumis a period of time, equal to one thousand years
MilliardThe cardinal number equal to 10 9 .
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Millienarianismis the belief by a religious, social, or political group or movement in a coming major transformation of society after which all things will be changed in a positive (or sometimes negative or ambiguous) direction.
MilligramOne-thousandth of a gram.
MillipedesClass Diplopoda, previously also known as Chilognatha
Word Root: Mono
Origin: Greek: one, alone, single; a number used as a prefix
Definition: Monaural: monophonic.
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MonacidHaving the power of saturating one molecule of a monobasic acid.
MonadelphousIn botany, a reference to stamens having the filaments united so as to form one bundle.
MonarchialOf, pertaining to, or of the nature of a monarchy; that is under the dominion of a monarch.
Monk 1. A man who withdraws entirely or in part from society and goes to live in a religious community to devote himself to prayer, solitude, and contemplation.
monogamy, monogamous 1. The condition, rule, or custom of being married to only one person at a time (opposed to polygamy or bigamy)
Monogram Two or more letters, as initials, formed into a design to be placed on clothing, notepaper, etc., or as a crest. monolith n. Any structure or sculpture in stone formed of a single piece. monopoly n. The control of a thing, as a commodity, to enable a person to raise its price.
Monotone- monotone n. The sameness or monotony of utterance. (one tone) monotonous - adj. Unchanging and tedious; A lack of variety

Word Root: Multi
Origin: Latin: many, much
Definition: Much, many
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Multidisciplinary Studying or using several specialized subjects or skills.
Multifaceted 1. With many different talents, qualities, or features. 2. Having many facets or cut surfaces. (E.g. a diamond)
Multigravida A pregnant woman who has had at least one previous pregnancy or who has been pregnant several times.
Multiloquent Loquacious, gabby; excessive talking.
Multiparous A description of an animal, especially a mammal, that normally gives birth to two or more offspring at one time.
MultivalentWith several meanings or values; polyvalent.
Multitudinous Very great in number; with many parts, great in number, or existing in many varieties.
MultocularMany-eyed. multum in parvoA great deal in a small compass (compact). Applied to articles of small bulk but of great comprehensiveness.
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Word Root: Neo
Origin: Greek: new, recent, current, young
Definition: New, recent, current, young
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NeologismA recently coined word or phrase, or a recently extended meaning of an existing word or phrase.
NeologistA person who coins or makes up new words. 4
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Neonatal- having to do with a newborn child, or one in its first 28 days. neopaganism, A 20th-century revival of interest in the worship of nature, fertility, etc.; as represented by various deities.
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Set 12: Kaitlyn
Word Root: Non
Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin non not, from Old Latin noenum
Definition: Not
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Non compos mentis -not of sound mind
Non grata - not approved (usually Persona non grata ) nonfiction - true, real, not made-up nonchalance - n. A state of mind indicating lack of interest. non-combatant n. One attached to the army or navy, but having duties other than that of fighting.
Nonconformist a person who does not conform to a generally accepted pattern of thought or action
Nondescript - indescribable
Nonentity A person or thing of little or no account.
Non-Euclidean - not assuming or in accordance with all the postulates of Euclid's Elements non-oil-not relating to, containing, or derived from oil

Word Root: Octa
Origin: latin
Definition: Having eight
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Octad -a group or series of eight octagon - a figure with 8 sides and 8 angles
Octant -the eighth part of a circle
Octave - Music. a tone on the eighth degree from a given tone; the interval encompassed by such tones
Octavo a book size of about 6 × 9 in. (16 × 23 cm), determined by printing on sheets folded to form
8 leaves or 16 pages. Symbol: 8vo, 8°
Octet – a musical composition for eight instruments or voices 2: a group of eight performers
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October
Word Root: -ology
A person who is in her/his eighties; a person who is eighty to eighty-nines years old.
- 8th month of the early Roman calendar, the 10th month of the Gregorian calendar
Origin: Greek
Definition: any science or branch of knowledge.
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Criminology-the scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon
Dendrochronology . A method of dating using annual tree-rings; tree-ring chronology.
Epidemiology 1. The scientific and medical study of the causes and transmission of disease within a population. 2. The origin and development characteristics of a particular disease.
Erotology The study of love and its manifestations; The study of or the “science” of love.
Gerontology The study of the phenomena of old age.
Oenology-a science that deals with wine and wine making
Photobiology The study of the effects of light on living things.
Theology The study of religion, especially the Christian faith and God’s relation to the world.
Urologist -a physician who specializes in the urinary or urogenital tract
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Word Root: -onomy
-the study of animals
Origin: Greek
Definition: Science of; The suffix derives from the Greek nomos (a law) and often expresses the idea of a collection of the established laws or knowledge pertaining to a field of study.
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Deuteronomy economy taxonomy
- the Laws of Moses
- the laws of resource-use gastronomy n. The art of preparing and serving appetizing food.
-the study of the general principles of scientific classification
Word Root: Ortho-
Origin: Greek
Definition: straight, correct, true, right; designed to correct
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Orthochromatic -of, relating to, or producing tone values of light and shade in a photograph that correspond to the tones in nature
Orthodontis t - A specialist in the area of dentistry concerned with the prevention and correction of abnormally positioned or aligned teeth.
Orthodoxy -conforming to established doctrine especially in religion orthography - the correct way of writing; one who spells in accordance with accepted usage. orthopedic - a doctor concerned with the proper alignment of the bones; orthophobia An excessive dislike or fear of propriety or correct behavior.
Orthothanasia 1. A normal or natural manner of death and dying. 2. Sometimes used to denote the deliberate stopping of artificial or heroic means of maintaining life so the person can die naturally.

Set 13: Asha Wilson
Word Root: Pan-
Origin: Greek
Definition: All; completely
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Pan- American – of, relating to, or involving the independent republics of North and South America
Panacea - a cure for all diseases or problems;
Panchromatic – sensitive to light of all colors in the visible spectrum < panchromatic film> pandemic - occurring over a wide geographic area and affecting an exceptionally high proportion of the population, usually as a disease
Panhellenic f or relating to all Greece or all the Greeks 2 : of or relating to the Greek-letter sororities or fraternities in American colleges panorama - an all-around view;
Panpathy: a feeling common to all or everyone.
Panthaphobia: pantheism panzoon:
Word Root: Ped, pod
lacking fear, having no fear, an abnormal fearlessness.
- the worship of all gods;
a pandemic (wide spread) disease of animals.
Origin: Latin
Definition: Foot, feet
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Aliped - Wing-footed, having wings on the feet, like the figures of Mercury; hence, swift-footed.
Biped - A two-footed animal.
Breviped -Having short feet (or legs); such as, a short-legged bird
Cheliped - One of a pair of limbs bearing large claws, or chelae, found in decapod crustacea.
Pedal - a lever pushed by the foot pedestrian - one who walks; One who journeys on foot.
pedicure - cosmetic treatment of feet and toes.
Pedograph -An imprint on paper of the weight-bearing surface of the foot, surrounded by a pencilmarked contour of the upper foot.
Pedopathy -Any disease of the foot or feet.
Podiatry
Word Root: Poly-
- the medical care and treatment of the human foot -- called also chiropody
Origin: Greek
Definition: Many, more than one
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Polyangitis - Inflammation involving multiple of blood or lymph vessels. polyarchy – n. Government by several or many persons of what- ever class.
Polyarthritis - An inflammation of several joints at the same time.
Polyblennia - The secretion of excessive quantities of mucus.
Polydomic – A reference to colonies of social insects that occupy more than one nest (monodomic).
Polygamy - n. the fact or condition of having more than one wife or husband at once. polyglot - adj. Speaking several tongues.
Polygon - n. A figure having many angles
Polytechnic adj. Pertaining to, embracing, or practicing many arts. polytheism -n. The doctrine or belief that there are more gods than one.

Word Root: Post-
Origin: Latin
Definition: after
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Postanaesthetic - A reference to the recovery period after a general or local anesthesia.
Postcibal - Occurring after a meal. postdate - v. To make the date of any writing later than the real date. posterior -n. The hinder part. postgraduate - adj. Pertaining to studies that are pursued after receiving a degree. posthumous - after someone's death; postpone - to delay something; postscript n. Something added to a letter after the writer's signature. (P.S.)
After the middle of the day; after noon.
Word Root: Pre-, pro
Origin: Latin
Definition: before
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Perambulate To walk before.
Preacquaint - To acquaint previously or beforehand.
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Precedent A previous act or instance that may be used as an example in dealing with subsequent similar instances.
Preconceived An idea or opinion formed beforehand; especially without evidence or as a result of prejudice.
Predecessor Someone who precedes another person in time; such as, in holding a position or office.
Prefatory -adj. Pertaining to a brief explanation to the reader at the beginning of a book prognosis - a prediction of what will happen; prologue - a passage before the main part; prophet - a person who foretells the future. proscenium -n. That part of the stage between the curtain and the orchestra.
Proviso - n. A clause in a contract, will, etc.., by which its operation is rendered conditional.
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Name : Mrs. Arthrell
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first, original; used as a prefix
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Protocol - n. A declaration or memorandum of agreement less solemn and formal than a treaty. protolanguage n. the reconstructed or postulated parent form of a language or a group of related languages. protomartyr - n. The earliest victim in any cause.
Protoplasm n. The substance that forms the principal portion of an animal or vegetable cell
Prototype n. A work, original in character, afterward imitated in form or spirit.
Protozoa The subkingdom which comprises all unicellular animals.

Pseudo-
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false, deception, lying, untrue, counterfeit; used as a pref
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Pseudautochiria A murder that is disguised as a suicide.
Pseudodipsia 1. A false thirst or a thirst that is not satisfied by drinking water.
Pseudograph A spurious writing; a literary work purporting to be by another than the real author.
Pseudomnesia A patient's belief in having a clear recollection of events that have never taken place or of things that have never existed; literally, a false memory .
Pseudonym n. a fictitious name, especially when assumed by a writer
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Pseudopodium n. -temporary protrusion or retractile process of the cytoplasm of a cell that functions in the food gathering process
Pseudovolcano A large crater or circular hollow believed not to be associated with volcanic activity; e.g., a crater that is possibly meteoritic in origin
Psycho
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mind, spirit, consciousness; mental processes; the human soul; breath of life
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Neuropsychiatry 1. Psychiatry that relates mental or emotional disturbance to disordered brain function; neurology and psychiatry as a single discipline.
Psych verb - To influence (someone) psychologically; to excite, stimulate; to prepare (oneself or another) mentally for a special effort or the like; to gain a psychological advantage over, to intimidate, to demoralize.
Psyche The conscious and unconscious mind and emotions; especially, as influencing and affecting the whole person. All that constitutes the mind and what it processes psychiatry n. The branch of medicine that relates to mental disease psychic adj. Pertaining to the mind or soul.
Psychoanalysis a method of analyzing psychic phenomena and treating emotional disorders that involves treatment sessions during which the patient is encouraged to talk freely about personal experiences and especially about early childhood and dreams (see: Freud)
Psychology - the science of mind and behavior
Psychopath A person affected with antisocial (psychopathic) personality disorder; a mental disease. psychopathic - adj. Morally irresponsible. psychotherapy - n. The treatment of mental disease.
Pyro
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fire, burn; and sometimes "fever"; heat, produced by heating
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Pyre - n. A heap of combustibles arranged for burning a dead body.
Pyretic Pertaining to fever; feverish. pyromania n. An insane propensity to set things on fire.
Pyrophobia 1. An intense fear of fire, watching fires, or that one will start fires.
Pyroplastic - rocks are those that have been formed by fire
Pyrotechnic - adj. Pertaining to fireworks or their manufacture.
Quad
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four
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Quadragenarian A person who is forty to forty-nine years old.
Quadrate - v. To divide into quarters.
Quadriplegic - one affected with paralysis of both arms and both legs
Quadrumanous Four-handed; having all four feet adapted for use as hands; such as, monkeys.
Quadruple v. To multiply by four.

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Word Root: Re-
Origin: Latin
Definition: Back again
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Reciprocate To give, feel, do, etc., in return; To give and to receive mutually.
Reciprocity - A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
Reflect To give back or show an image of; to mirror; To think, ponder, or meditate: to reflect on one's virtues and faults.
Reflex An automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus.
Refugee - Someone who flees for refuge or safety; especially, to a foreign country, as in time of political upheaval, war, etc.
Rejuvenate To make someone become, feel, or appear to be young again.
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Word Root: Retro-
Curative, acting as a remedy.
Anything that cures, palliates (relieves), or prevents disease.
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To talk or to write about events remembered from the past.
Offensive and completely unacceptable.
Origin: Latin
Definition: Backward
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Reprography Mirror-writing.
Retro lingual Situated behind or near the base of the tongue
Retroactive adj. Operative on, affecting, or having reference to past events, transactions, responsibilities.
Retroflex Bent, curved, or turned backward.
Retrograde v. To cause to deteriorate or to move backward.
Retrogression - the act of retrogressing; movement backward.
Retrovirus -any of a family of single-stranded RNA viruses having a helical envelope and containing an enzyme that allows for a reversal of genetic transcription
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Word Root: Script
Origin: Latin
Definition: Handwriting
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Conscript To enroll for compulsory service in the government or draft into the military.
Description A written or verbal account, representation, or explanation of someone or something.
Indescribable . That which cannot be described; that does not admit of exact description; indefinite, vague. nondescript With no interesting or remarkable characteristics. postcript ( post scriptum ) ; P.S.
. To write (something) after; to write as a postscript or appendix.
Prescriptive - Something, which can be written again.
Scribble Something hastily or carelessly written
Scriptory A place for writing or for the storage of written materials.
Scripture The sacred writings of the Bible.
Scripturient - Having a passion for writing.
Transcript - 1. A written record of something
Typescript - A typewritten document or other text.

Word Root: Semi-
Origin: Latin
Definition: Half, partial
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Semi aquatic Partially aquatic; living or growing partly on land and partly in water.
Semi-acid -Half acid. semiannual adj. Recurring at intervals of six months
Semiautomatic Partly automatic; an operation that is partly automatic and partly manual.
Semiautonomous - Partially self-governing; especially, with reference to internal affairs. semicivilized adj. Half-civilized. semiconscious adj. Partially conscious.
Semi-diaphanous - Half or imperfectly transparent.
Semi-vitrification The state of being imperfectly vitrified.
Word Root: Sub-
Origin: Latin
Definition: Below; under; beneath
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Subaqueous - Existing or situated under water; used underwater.
subconscious -adj. Being or occurring in the mind, but without attendant consciousness or conscious perception..
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Subscript - A character that is printed on a level lower than the rest of the characters on a line.
Subterranean -Situated or occurring below the surface of the earth
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9 Suburb -an outlying part of a city or town, a smaller community adjacent to or within commuting distance of a city
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Word Root: Super
Origin: Latin
Definition: super - is amplified to mean: "on top of; higher in rank or position than; superior to; greater in quality, amount, or degree than others of its kind; to a degree greater than others of its kind; to a degree greater than normal; extra, additional".
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Superalimentation The act of overfeeding, or making one take food in excess of the natural appetite for it.
Superbly Marked to the highest degree by grandeur, excellence, brilliance, magnificence, or competence, (used as an intensifier): "Her voice is superbly disciplined".
Supercargo A merchant-ship officer who is in charge of the cargo and the commercial concerns of the voyage.
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Superseding Taking the place of (something); especially, because it is considered old or not good enough: "No sooner do you buy a computer than they bring out a new one that is superseding it."
Supervise To oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; to superintend; to have the oversight and direction of an activity.

Word Root: Tele
Origin: Greek
Definition: far away, far off, at a distance
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Telamnesia Poor memory for events of a long or distant past. telecommunication The transmission of encoded sound, pictures, or data over significant distances, using radio signals or electrical or optical lines.
Telecord An apparatus that attaches to an x-ray machine. With this system, each cardiac phase can be photographed in series.
Telefluoroscopy A telehealth technique consisting of electronic transmission of fluoroscopic images.
Telegraphy The art or science of constructing or using telegraphs; the working of a telegraph or telegraphs.
Telehydrobarometer An instrument for recording the pressure of a head of water or other liquid. 6
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Telekinesis The mental ability to control the movement of objects from a distance
Telepathy (n) Thought-transference.
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10 Telescope (v) To drive together so that one slides into the another like the sections of a spyglass.
Word Root: Terra
Origin: Latin
Definition: earth, dry land, land
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Extraterrestrial Originating, located, or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere (outer space); such as, intelligent extraterrestrial life.
Mediterranean - Surrounded nearly or completely by dry land.
Subterranean Situated or operating beneath the earth's surface; underground.
terra firma - 1. Solid ground, dry land; in contrast to water or air.
Terrace - A horizontal shelf or bench on the side of a hill, or sloping ground.
Terraformist Someone who believes in the practice of terraforming.
Terrain In geography, a tract of land having or considered in terms of certain natural features and characteristics; especially when crossing it or using it for military purposes.
Terrella - A magnetic model of the earth.
Terremotive -
Word Root: Thermo
Seismic motion or activity.
Origin: Greek
Definition: heat, hot; warm
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Hygrothermograph single chart.
An instrument that records the temperature and humidity of the air on a
Hygrothermography The recording of both temperature and humidity.
Hyperthermia Characterized by excess heat; of very high temperature.
Hyperthermophile Thriving best in temperatures of 80 degrees Celsius or higher.
Hypothermia A body temperature significantly less than 98.6°F (37°C).; a very low temperature
Thermaerotherapy Medical treatment with the application of hot air.
Thermal - 1.) Of, relating to, using, producing, or caused by heat. 2.) Intended or designed in such a way as to help retain body heat.
Thermonuclear Pertaining to nuclear reactions brought about by nuclear fusion;
Thermos- A vacuum bottle used to keep beverages hot or cold.
Thermotolerant Enduring heat; said of bacteria whose activity is not checked or hindered by high temperature.

Word Root: Trans
Origin: Greek
Definition: Across
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Transcendent adj. - Surpassing others; preeminent or supreme.
Transfuse v. To pour or cause to pass, as a fluid, from one vessel to another.
Transgression - n. A violation of a law, command, or duty.
Transient adj. - Passing with time; remaining in place for a brief time.
Transitory adj. - Existing or lasting only a short time; short-lived or temporary.
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adj. That may be sent through or across.
v. To send trough or across.
Transpose v. - To reverse or transfer the order or place of; interchange. transverse -adj. Lying or being across or in a crosswise direction.
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Travesty n. - An exaggerated or grotesque imitation, such as a parody of a literary work.
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Word Root: Tri
Origin: (Greek > Latin
Definition: three, thrice, threefold
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Triacid Containing three different acid radicals in the molecule.
Triad – 1. A group or set of three (persons, things, words, attributes, etc.); three collectively or in connexion.
Triangulate v. - To measure by using trigonometry.
Trianthous Having three flowers.
Triassic n. - In geology, the lowest of three major divisions of fossiliferous rocks which together make up the Mesozoic or Secondary series, namely: Triassic; Jurassic; and Cretaceous.
Triathlon n. - An athletic contest in which participants compete without stopping in three successive events, usually long-distance swimming, bicycling, and running.
Trident n. - An instrument or weapon with three prongs; especially, a three-pronged fish-spear or sceptre as the attribute of the sea-god Poseidon or Neptune.
Trimester n. - A period or term of three months.
Tripod -
Word Root: Ultra
A stand, table, support, or other object with three feet or legs or supports.
Triumvirate n. - An office held by three men (triumvirs or triumviri), especially in ancient Rome.
Origin: Latin:
Definition: beyond, on the other side; excessive, to an extreme degree, the greatest,
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Ne ultra. -Nothing beyond.
Triune(adj)- three in one; constituting a trinity in unity; a Godhead
Ulterior adj. - Lying beyond what is evident, revealed, or avowed, especially being concealed intentionally so as to deceive.
Ulterior adj. - Lying beyond what is evident, revealed, or avowed, especially being concealed intentionally so as to deceive.
Ultimatum n. - A final statement of terms made by one party to another. A statement, especially in diplomatic negotiations, that expresses or implies the threat of serious penalties if the terms are not accepted ultra mare Beyond the sea. ultra vires 1. Beyond legal authority; literally: "Beyond the powers".
Ultramilitant 1. Militant to an extreme.
Ultrasound n. - The use of ultrasonic waves for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, specifically to image an internal body structure, monitor a developing fetus, or generate localized deep heat to the tissues.
Ultraviolet adj. - Of or relating to the range of invisible radiation wavelengths from about 4 nanometers, on the border of the x-ray region, to about 380 nanometers, just beyond the violet in the visible spectrum.

Word Root: Un
Origin: Latin
Definition: Not
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Word Root: Uni
Unable -Not available to do something unabridged - not shortened;. unaffected adj. Sincere
Unassailable adj. - Established beyond a doubt: certain, hard, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, positive, sure, undeniable, undisputable, unquestionable.
Unassuming n. - Not elaborate or showy, as in appearance or style: modest, plain, simple.
Unbiased adj. - Not inclining toward or actively taking either side in a matter under dispute.
Uncanny adj. - Of a mysteriously strange and usually frightening nature: eerie, unearthly, weird.
unconscionable adj. Ridiculously or unjustly excessive.
Undaunted adj.- Having or showing courage ungainly adj. Clumsy.
Origin: Latin
Definition: one, single
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Unicostate Having one rib.
Unicostate Having one rib.
Unifarious Arranged in a single row or series.
Unigravida A woman who has her first pregnancy. unilateral - decided by only one person or nation;
Uniped A person having only one foot
Uniphonous Producing only one kind of sound. unipotent, unipotence A reference to cells that are capable of developing into only one type of cell
Uniseriate Arranged in one row, as the seeds of a pea or string bean. unison
Word Root: Zoo
- as one voice.
Origin: Greek
Definition: animal, living being; life
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Azoology The scientific study of inanimate nature.
Cytozoic: - Living within a cell
Epizootic 1. Common among animals
Histozoic Living in the tissues outside of a cell body; denoting certain parasitic protozoa.
Microzoon: A microscopic animal.
Protozoacide: The killing of protozoans.
Zodiac - Literally a “circle of animal figures”; a narrow band in the sky in which the movements of the major planets, Sun, and Moon take place; astrologically divided into twelve zooid - resembling an animal
Zoology - the branch of biology that deals with the study of animals and animal life zooplankto
- minute floating aquatic animals.