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Master Root List
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Root : AB
Meaning : ( off, away from, apart (prefix) )
Example : Aberration - HS, Abdicate - HS, Abject - 8, Absence - 6, Absolute - 6, Abstinence - HS, Abstract - 6, Abundance - 7, Abbreviate - 6, Abnormal - 5
Root : ABIL
Meaning : ( aptitude, handy )
Example : CAPABILITY, ABILITY, INCAPABILITY
Root : ABS
Meaning : ( off, away from, apart (prefix) )
Example : ABSTRACT, ABSTRACTION, ABSENT, ABSTRUSE, ABSTAIN, ABDUCT, ABSTEMIOUS, ABSTENTION, ABSTINENCE, AVERSION
Root : ACERB
Meaning : ( bitter )
Example : ACERBIC, ACERBITY, EXACERBATE
Root : ACID
Meaning : ( sour )
Example : ACIDIC, ACIDITY, ACID
Root : ACOU
Meaning : ( hearing )
Example : ACOUSTICS
Root : ACR
Meaning : ( bitter, sour )
Example : ACRID, ACRIMONIOUS
Root : ACRO
Meaning : ( pointed, upper, top, first )
Example : ACROPHOBIA, ACRONYM, ACROBAT, ACROPOLIS
Root : ACT
Meaning : ( move, go, do, drive, urge, act )
Example : ACTION, ACTIVIST, COUNTERACT, EXACT, REACTIONARY, RETROACTIVE, TRANSACT, TRANSACTION, INTERACTION
Root : ACU
Meaning : ( sharp )
Example : ACUTE, ACUMEN, ACUPUNCTURE
Root : AD
Meaning : ( to, towards, near (prefix) )
Example : Adequate - 7, Adhere - 8, Adjourned - 8, Admission - 6, Admonish - HS, Adventurous - 5, Adversity - 8, Advocate - 7
Root : AEDI
Meaning : ( house, temple )
Example : EDIFICE, EDIFY
Root : AER
Meaning : ( air )
Example : AERODYNAMICS, AERIAL, AERONAUT, AERONOMY, AERATE
Root : AG
Meaning : ( move, go, do, drive, urge, act )
Example : AGENT, AGENCY, AGENDA, AGILITY, AGITATE, AGITATION, COAGULATE, SYNAGOGUE,
Root : AGO
Meaning : ( move, go, do )
Example : AGOG
Root : AGOG
Meaning : ( leading, bringing )
Example : DEMAGOGUE, PEDAGOGUE, PEDAGOGY, SYNAGOGUE
Root : AGON
Meaning : ( contest, struggle )
Example : PROTAGONIST, AGONY, ANTAGONIST
Root : AGR
Meaning : ( field, land, country )
Example : AGRARIAN, AGRICULTURE, PEREGRINATE, AGRIBUSINESS
Root : AL
Meaning : ( to, towards, near (prefix) )
Example : ALLOY
Root : ALA
Meaning : ( a wing )
Example : ALARY, AILERON, AISLE, ALIFORM, ALAR
Root : ALACR
Meaning : ( swift, lively )
Example : ALACRITY, ALACRITOUS
Root : ALI
Meaning : ( other, another )
Example : ALIAS, ALIBI, ALIEN, ALIENATE, INALIENABLE
Root : ALL
Meaning : ( other )
Example : ALLOMORPH, PARALLEL, ALLEGORY, ALLERGY, ALLOPATHY
Root : ALT
Meaning : ( high )
Example : ALTITUDE, ALTIMETER, ALTAR, EXALT, CONTRALTO
Root : ALTER
Meaning : ( other )
Example : ALTERNATE, ALTERCATION, ALTERCATION, UNALTERED, ALTERNATIVE, ALTER EGO
Root : ALTR
Meaning : ( other )
Example : ALTRUISM
Root : AM
Meaning : ( love, friend )
Example : AMATEUR, AMATORY
Root : AMB
Meaning : ( around, about, both (prefix) )
Example : AMBITION
Root : AMBI
Meaning : ( around, about, both (prefix) )
Example : AMBIENT, AMBIVALENCE, AMBIANCE, AMBITION, AMBIGUOUS, AMBIGUITY, AMBIDEXTROUS
Root : AMBL
Meaning : ( walk, go )
Example : PREAMBLE, AMBLE
Root : AMBUL
Meaning : ( walk )
Example : SOMNAMBULIST, AMBULATORY, PERAMBULATE, FUNAMBULIST, AMBULANCE
Root : AMEN
Meaning : ( pleasant )
Example : AMENITY
Root : AMI
Meaning : ( friend, love )
Example : AMIABLE, AMITY
Root : AMIC
Meaning : ( love, friend )
Example : AMICABILITY, AMICABLE
Root : AMOR
Meaning : ( love, friend )
Example : AMOROUS, ENAMOR, PARAMOUR
Root : AMPHI
Meaning : ( on both sides, around (prefix) )
Example : AMPHIBIAN, AMPHITHEATER
Root : AMPL
Meaning : ( spacious, large )
Example : AMPLITUDE, AMPLIFY, AMPLIFICATION
Root : AN
Meaning : ( not, without, lacking )
Example : ANARCHY, ANECDOTE, ANESTHESIA
Root : ANDR
Meaning : ( man )
Example : ANDROGYNOUS, ANDROID, MISANDRY
Root : ANG
Meaning : ( a corner, angle )
Example : ANGLE, TRIANGULATE
Root : ANIM
Meaning : ( mind, soul, spirit )
Example : UNANIMOUS, EQUANIMITY, ANIMOSITY, MAGNANIMOUS, PUSILLANIMOUS
Root : ANIMA
Meaning : ( life, breath )
Example : INANIMATE, ANIMAL, ANIMATE
Root : ANN
Meaning : ( year )
Example : ANNIVERSARY, ANNUITY, ANNUAL, PER ANNUM,
Root : ANTE
Meaning : ( before )
Example : ANTECEDENT, ANTERIOR, ANTEROOM, ANTEBELLUM, ANTEDILUVIAL
Root : ANTH
Meaning : ( flower )
Example : ANTHOLOGY, AMARANTHPERIANTH, ANTHOZOAN
Root : ANTHROP
Meaning : ( man )
Example : PHILANTHROPY, LYCANTHROPE, MISANTHROPE, ANTHROPOID, ANTHROPOLOGY, ANTHROPOMORPHIC
Root : ANTI
Meaning : ( against (prefix) )
Example : ANTIDOTE, ANTIPATHY, ANTIBODY, ANTISOCIAL, ANTICLIMAX, ANTISEPTIC
Root : ANTIQU
Meaning : ( ancient )
Example : ANTIQUE, ANTIQUITY
Root : ANX
Meaning : ( worried, distressed )
Example : ANXIETY, ANXIOUS, ANXIOUSNESS, ANXIOLYTIC
Root : APERT
Meaning : ( open )
Example : APPARATUS, APERTURE, APRIL, APERIENT
Root : APO
Meaning : ( away (prefix) )
Example : APOCALYPSE, APOGEE, APOLOGY, APOLOGIZE, APOCRYPHAL
Root : APT
Meaning : ( fit, join )
Example : APTITUDE, ADAPT, INEPT, ADAPTATION, ADEPT
Root : AQU
Meaning : ( water )
Example : AQUATIC, AQUEOUS, AQUARIUM, AQUEDUCT
Root : ARBITR
Meaning : ( witness, judge, umpire )
Example : ARBITRATION, ARBITRATE, ARBITER, ARBITRARY
Root : ARC
Meaning : ( bow )
Example : ARCHERY, ARCHER, ARCH, ARCADE
Root : ARCH
Meaning : ( rule, govern )
Example : ANARCHY, HIERARCHY, MONARCH, PATRIARCH, MONARCHY, OLIGARCHY, HEPTARCHY
Root : ARCHAEO
Meaning : ( ancient, OLD )
Example : ARCHAEOLOGIST, ARCHAIC
Root : ARCHE
Meaning : ( chief, original, first )
Example : ARCHETYPE
Root : ARCHI
Meaning : ( chief, first, principal )
Example : ARCHITECT, ARCHENEMY, ARCHIPELAGO, ARCHBISHOP
Root : ARD
Meaning : ( burn )
Example : ARDENT, ARDOR, ARSON
Root : ARGU
Meaning : ( prove, assert, accuse )
Example : ARGUMENT, ARGUE, ARGUER, OVERARGUE
Root : ARIUM
Meaning : ( a place for (suffix) )
Example : AQUARIUM
Root : ARMA
Meaning : ( weapon, implements, arms, tools )
Example : ARMAMENT, ARMADA, ARMADILLO, ARMORY, ARMISTICE, DISARM, UNARMED
Root : ART
Meaning : ( skill, craft )
Example : ARTIFICE, ARTIFACT, ARTIST, ARTISAN, ARTIFICIAL
Root : ARTILL
Meaning : ( equip )
Example : ARTILLARY
Root : ASTER
Meaning : ( star )
Example : ASTERISK, ASTEROID, ASTER, DISASTER
Root : ASTR
Meaning : ( star )
Example : ASTROLOGY, ASTRONOMY, ASTRONAUT, ASTRONOMER
Root : ATHL
Meaning : ( contest )
Example : PENTATHLON, DECATHLON, AHLETE
Root : ATROC
Meaning : ( cruel )
Example : ATROCITY, ATROCIOUS
Root : AU
Meaning : ( bird )
Example : AUSPICES, INAUSPICIOUS
Root : AUCT
Meaning : ( increase )
Example : AUCTION, AUCTIONEER, main root=AUG
Root : AUD
Meaning : ( hear, listen )
Example : AUDIT, AUDITION, AUDIBLE, AUDIENCE, OBEDIENT
Root : AUDAC
Meaning : ( bold, dare )
Example : AUDACIOUS
Root : AUG
Meaning : ( increase )
Example : AUGMENT, AUGUST, AUGURY, AUGUR
Root : AUSTR
Meaning : ( south, the south wind )
Example : AUSTRAL, AUSTRALIA
Root : AUTO
Meaning : ( self )
Example : AUTONOMY, AUTOMOTIVE, AUTOMATIC, AUTOCRAT, AUTOGRAPH
Root : AUXIL
Meaning : ( help, increase )
Example : AUXILIARY
Root : AV
Meaning : ( bird )
Example : AVIATION, AVIARY, AVIAN, AVIONICS, AUSPICE
Root : AVAL
Meaning : ( descend rapidly )
Example : AVALANCHE
Root : BAST
Meaning : ( build )
Example : BASTION, BASTILE
Root : BAT
Meaning : ( beat )
Example : REBATE, DEBATE, BATTLE, BATTALION, ABATE, COMBAT, BATTER, BATTERY, ABATE, EMBATTLE
Root : BE
Meaning : ( on all sides; overly; with a quality (prefix) )
Example : Bedraggle - 7, Behavior - 5, Belittle - HS, Beloved - 5, Beseech - 7, Bestow - 5, Betray - 6, Bewildering - 7
Root : BEL
Meaning : ( beautiful, fair, fine )
Example : EMBELLISH, BELLE, BELVEDERE, BELMONT
Root : BELL
Meaning : ( war )
Example : BELLICOSE, BELLIGERENT, ANTEBELLUM, REBELLION, REBEL
Root : BENE
Meaning : ( well, good )
Example : BENEFACTOR, BENEFIT, BENEVOLENT, BENEFICE, BENEDICTION, BENIGN
Root : BI
Meaning : ( life )
Example : biography, biology, amphibious
Root : BI
Meaning : ( two, twice )
Example : bipartisan, bipolar, binary
Root : BIBL
Meaning : ( book )
Example : BIBLIOGRAPHY, BIBLICAL, BIBLIOPHILE
Root : BIO
Meaning : ( life )
Example : BIOPSY, BIOLOGY, ANTIBIOTIC, BIOMETRICS, AMPHIBIOUS, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BIOGENIC, BIODEGRADABLE, SYMBIOSIS
Root : BLUST
Meaning : ( blow violently )
Example : BLUSTER, BLUSTEROUS, BLUSTERY
Root : BOLE
Meaning : ( throw, put )
Example : METABOLISM, HYPERBOLE, SYMBOL, ENBLEM, PARABLE
Root : BOMB
Meaning : ( BOOMING NOISE )
Example : BOMBARD, BOMBARDMENT
Root : BON
Meaning : ( good )
Example : BONNY, BONUS, BONANZA
Root : BOTAN
Meaning : ( herb )
Example : BOTANICAL, BOTANY
Root : BOUN
Meaning : ( good )
Example : BOUNTIFUL, BOUNTY
Root : BRAC
Meaning : ( the two arms )
Example : BRACELET, EMBRACE
Root : BREV
Meaning : ( short )
Example : BREVITY, ABBREVIATE, BREVIARY, BRIEF
Root : BRI
Meaning : ( brief, short )
Example : ABRIDGE, BRIEF
Root : BULL
Meaning : ( boil, bubble )
Example : BULLET, BULLION, BULLETIN, EBULLIENT
Root : BURS
Meaning : ( money, purse )
Example : BURSAR, DISBURSE, REINBURSE
Root : BY
Meaning : ( side (prefix) )
Example : BYPASS, BYSTANDER
Root : CAD
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : CADENCE, DECADENCE, CADUCOUS
Root : CADA
Meaning : ( corpse )
Example : CADAVER, CADAVEROUS
Root : CAL
Meaning : ( beautiful, beauty )
Example : CALISTHENICS, CALLIGRAPHY, CALOMEL, KALEIDOSCOPE
Root : CALC
Meaning : ( tread, press )
Example : INCULCATE, CAULK, COCKATRICE
Root : CALC
Meaning : ( tread, press )
Example : INCULCATE, CAULK, COCKATRICE, RECALCITRANT
Root : CALCU
Meaning : ( pebble )
Example : CALCULABLE, CALCULUS, CALCULATOR
Root : CALD
Meaning : ( hot )
Example : SCALD, CALDRON
Root : CALOR
Meaning : ( heat )
Example : CALORIE, CALORIC
Root : CAMP
Meaning : ( field )
Example : ENCAMPMENT, SCAMP, CAMPAIGN, CAMPUS, CHAMPIONSHIP
Root : CAN
Meaning : ( dog )
Example : CANINE, KENNEL
Root : CAND
Meaning : ( burn, glow )
Example : INCANDESCENT, CANDLE, CANDOR, INCENDIARY
Root : CANDID
Meaning : ( white, clear, sincere )
Example : CANDID, CANDIDATE
Root : CANT
Meaning : ( sing, song )
Example : RECANT, INCANTATION, CANTATA, ACCENTUATE, ACCENT, INCENTIVE
Root : CAP
Meaning : ( take, seize, hold )
Example : CAPABLE, CAPACIOUS, CAPTOR, CAPTIVE, CAPTIOUS, CAPACITY, CAPTIVATE
Root : CAPIT
Meaning : ( head )
Example : DECAPITATE, CAPITAL, CAPTAIN, CAPITALISM, CAPITULATE, CAPITATION, PRECIPITOUS, PRECIPITATE
Root : CAPITUL
Meaning : ( chapter, head )
Example : CAPITULATE, RECAPITULATE, CAPITILAR
Root : CAPT
Meaning : ( head )
Example : CAPTAIN, CAPE
Root : CARDI
Meaning : ( heart )
Example : CARDIAC, CARDIOLOGY, PERICARDIUM
Root : CARIC
Meaning : ( load, wagon )
Example : CARICATURE, CAREER, CARRIAGE, CHARIOT
Root : CARMEN
Meaning : ( song, magical formula )
Example : CHARM, CHARMING,
Root : CARN
Meaning : ( flesh )
Example : CARNELIAN, REINCARNATE, CARNAGE, CARNAL, CARNATION, CARRION, CARNIVAL, CARNIVOROUS
Root : CART
Meaning : ( a paper )
Example : CARTOON, CARTEL, CARTRIDGE, CARTE-BLANCHE, CARTOUCHE, CARTOGRAPHY
Root : CAS
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : CASCADE, CASUALTY, OCCASIONAL, CASUAL
Root : CAS/CID/CAD
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : cascade, casualty, occasional, cadence,
Root : CAST
Meaning : ( pure, chaste )
Example : CASTIGATE, CASTE, CHASTISE, CATASTROPHE
Root : CATA
Meaning : ( down (prefix) )
Example : CATAPULT, CATACLYSM, CATALYST, CATACOMB, CATARACT, CATASTROPHE
Root : CAULD
Meaning : ( warm, hot )
Example : CAULDRON
Root : CAUS
Meaning : ( reason, sake, motive, case )
Example : CAUSE, CAUSAL, BECAUSE, CAUSALITY
Root : CAUST
Meaning : ( burn, heat )
Example : CAUSTIC, CAUTERIZE, HOLOCAUST
Root : CAUT
Meaning : ( guard against )
Example : PRECAUTION, CAUTIOUS, CAUTION
Root : CAV
Meaning : ( hollow )
Example : CAVITY, EXCAVATE, CAVERNOUS, CONCAVE
Root : CAVE
Meaning : ( guard against, beware )
Example : CAVEAT EMPTOR, CAUTION
Root : CEAS
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : DECEASED
Root : CED
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : antecedent, accede, concede, intercede, precede, recede, secede, cede, PRECEDENT
Root : CED/CESS
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : ANCESTRY, PROCEDURE, RECEDE, SUCCESSION
Root : CEED
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : proceed, exceed, succeed
Root : CEIPT
Meaning : ( take, hold, seize )
Example : RECEIPT
Root : CEIT
Meaning : ( take, hold, seize )
Example : CONCEIT
Root : CEIV
Meaning : ( take, hold, seize )
Example : DECEIVE, CONCEIVE
Root : CEL
Meaning : ( heaven )
Example : CELESTIAL, CEILING, CELESTIALITY
Root : CELEBR
Meaning : ( crowd, honor, solemnize )
Example : CELEBRATE, CELEBRiTY, CELEBRATION
Root : CELER
Meaning : ( speed, swift )
Example : CELERITY, ACCELERATE
Root : CENT
Meaning : ( hundred )
Example : CENTURY, CENTIGRADE, CENTURION, CENTIPEDE, CENTUPLE, CENTENNIAL
Root : CENTR
Meaning : ( center )
Example : ECCENTRIC, EPICENTER, CENTRAL, CONCENTRIC, CENTRIFUGAL, EGOCENTRIC
Root : CEPT
Meaning : ( take, seize, hold )
Example : concept, exception, acceptable, intercept
Root : CEPT
Meaning : ( take, seize, hold )
Example : ACCEPT, CONCEPTION, RECEPTACLE, CONCEPT, EXCEPTION, INTERCEPT, ACCEPTABLE, DECEPTION, RECEPTION, SUSCEPTIBLE,
Root : CEREBR
Meaning : ( brain )
Example : CEREBRAL
Root : CERN
Meaning : ( separate, observe )
Example : UNCONCERN, DISCERN, DISCREET, SECRET, CONCERN
Root : CERT
Meaning : ( sure, settled )
Example : CONCERT, ASCERTAIN, UNCERTAIN, CERTIFY, CERTIFICATE
Root : CESS
Meaning : ( go, yield )
Example : ancestry, ancestor, succession, success, excess, concession, INCESSANT
Root : CHAL
Meaning : ( heat, warm )
Example : NONCHALANT
Root : CHAMP
Meaning : ( field )
Example : CHAMPIONSHIP
Root : CHAND
Meaning : ( burn, glow )
Example : CHANDELIER
Root : CHANT
Meaning : ( sing )
Example : ENCHANTING, CHANTCLEER
Root : CHAR
Meaning : ( wagon, load )
Example : CHARIOT, DISCHARGE
Root : CHAST
Meaning : ( pure, chaste )
Example : CHASTISE
Root : CHE
Meaning : ( pour out, mix )
Example : CHEMISTRY, CHEMIST, ALCHEMY, ALCHEMIST
Root : CHEF
Meaning : ( head, end )
Example : ACHIEVE, ACHIEVABLE, OUTACHIEVING, ACHIEVER, CHIEFLY, MISCHIEF, KERCHIEF
Root : CHER
Meaning : ( dear )
Example : CHERISH, CHARITY, CARESS
Root : CHOR
Meaning : ( dance, chorus )
Example : CHOREOGRAPHY, CHORUS, CHOIR, CHOREA
Root : CHROM
Meaning : ( color, pigment )
Example : CHROMOSOME, CHROMATIC
Root : CHRON
Meaning : ( time )
Example : CHRONICLE, CHRONIC, CHRONOLOGY, SYNCHRONIZE, ANACHRONISM
Root : CID
Meaning : ( fall, sink )
Example : ACCIDENT, INCIDENCE, ACCIDENTALLY, RECIDIVISM, DECIDUOUS, OCCIDENTAL, COINCIDENCE,
Root : CIDE
Meaning : ( cut, kill, slay )
Example : SCISSORS, SUICIDE, GENOCIDE, HOMICIDE, REGICIDE, FRATRICIDE, INSECTICIDE, DECIDE, CONCISE, PRECISE
Root : CIL
Meaning : ( unite, bring together )
Example : COUNCIL, RECONCILE, CONCILIATE, CONCILIATORY
Root : CILI
Meaning : ( eyelid )
Example : SUPERCILIOUS, CILIA, CILIARY
Root : CINCT
Meaning : ( bind )
Example : SUCCINCT, PRECINCT, CINCTURE
Root : CINE
Meaning : ( motion picture, move )
Example : CINEMATIC, CINEMA, CINEMATOGRAPHY,
Root : CIP
Meaning : ( take, hold, seize )
Example : INCIPIENT, RECIPIENT, RECIPE, ANTICIPATE, RECIPROCATE, DISCIPLINE, EMANCIPATE
Root : CIPIT
Meaning : ( head )
Example : PRECIPITOUS, PRECIPITATE
Root : CIRC
Meaning : ( ring, circle )
Example : CIRCLE, CIRCUS, CIRCUITOUS, CIRCULAR, CIRCULATE, CIRCUIT
Root : CIRCUM
Meaning : ( on all sides, around (prefix) )
Example : CIRCUMSPECT, CIRCUMFERENCE, CIRCUMLOCUTION, CIRCUMNAVIGATION
Root : CISE
Meaning : ( cut, kill )
Example : PRECISION, PRECISE, INCISION, INCISIVE, EXORCISE, SCISSORS, CONCISE, CHISEL, DECISIVE
Root : CIT
Meaning : ( arouse, summon, set in motion )
Example : EXCITE, INCITE, RECITATION, SOLICITOUS, ILLICIT, RESUSCITATE
Root : CIV
Meaning : ( citizen )
Example : CIVIC, UNCIVILIZED, CIVIL, CIVVIES, CIVILIZATION
Root : CLAIM
Meaning : ( call out, declare )
Example : PROCLAIM, ACCLAIM, EXCLAIM, CLAIM, RECLAIM, CLAIMANT, EXCLAMATION, PROCLAMATION
Root : CLAR
Meaning : ( clear )
Example : CLARITY, CLARION, DECLARE, CLARINET
Root : CLAUS
Meaning : ( close )
Example : CLAUSTROPHOBIA, CLAUSE
Root : CLEER
Meaning : ( clear )
Example : CHANTICLEER
Root : CLIN
Meaning : ( bend, slant, lean, slope )
Example : DECLINE, RECLINE, INCLINE, CLIMAX
Root : CLIV
Meaning : ( slope )
Example : PROCLIVITY, ACCLIVITY, DECLIVITY
Root : CLOIS
Meaning : ( close, shut )
Example : CLOISTER
Root : CLOS
Meaning : ( close, shut )
Example : DISCLOSE, ENCLOSE
Root : CLUD
Meaning : ( shut, close )
Example : CONCLUDE, PRECLUDE, INCLUDE, EXCLUDE, OCCLUDE, SECLUDE
Root : CLUS
Meaning : ( shut, close )
Example : SECLUSION, INCLUSIVE, OCCLUSION, RECLUSE
Root : CLUS/CLUD
Meaning : ( close, shut )
Example : preclude, seclusion, inclusive, recluse
Root : COAGU
Meaning : ( curdle )
Example : COAGULATE
Root : COCT
Meaning : ( cook, boil )
Example : CONCOCT, PRECOCIOUS, BISCUIT, DECOCTION
Root : COGIT
Meaning : ( think, know, ponder )
Example : COGITATION
Root : COGNIT
Meaning : ( know )
Example : INCOGNITO, COGNITION, RECOGNITION, COGNOSCENTI
Root : COGNIZ
Meaning : ( know )
Example : COGNIZANCE, COGNIZANT, RECOGNIZE, RECOGNIZANCE
Root : COM
Meaning : ( with, together (prefix) )
Example : Coherence - HS, Committee - 5, Communication - 5, Comparative - 7, Compassion - 6, Compensation - 8, Complication - 7, Compulsion - 8
Root : COM
Meaning : ( revelry, banquet )
Example : COMEDY, COMIC, ENCOMIUM
Root : COMMUN
Meaning : ( common )
Example : COMMUNICATE, COMMUNE, COMMUNITY
Root : COMPAR
Meaning : ( alike, matching )
Example : COMPARE, COMPARATIVE, COMPARABILITY
Root : COMTEMN
Meaning : ( despise, scorn )
Example : CONTEMPT, CONTEMPTUOUS, CONTEMPTIBLE
Root : CON
Meaning : ( cone )
Example : CONIFER, CONICAL
Root : CONN
Meaning : ( know )
Example : RECONNAISSANCE
Root : CONSUL
Meaning : ( deliberate, take counsel, consult )
Example : CONSULT, CONSULTATION
Root : CONTRA
Meaning : ( opposite, against )
Example : CONTRADICT, CONTRAST, CONTRARY, CONTRARIAN, CONTROVERSY
Root : COPI
Meaning : ( plenty, abundance )
Example : CORNUCOPIA, COPIOUS, COPYRIGHT
Root : CORD
Meaning : ( heart )
Example : CORDIALITY, ACCORD, CORDATE, DISCORD, CONCORDANCE, RECORDER
Root : CORN
Meaning : ( horn )
Example : CAPRICORN, CORNUCOPIA, CORNEA, CORNET, UNICORN, CORNER
Root : CORON
Meaning : ( crown )
Example : CORONA, CORONATION, CORONET, CORONER, CORNICE, COROLLA, COROLLARY
Root : CORP
Meaning : ( body )
Example : CORPULENT, CORPORATION, CORPSE, ESPRIT DE CORPS, INCORPORATE, CORPORAL, CORSET
Root : CORT
Meaning : ( court )
Example : CORTEGE
Root : COSM
Meaning : ( world, universe, order, ornament )
Example : MICROCOSM, COSMOPOLITAN, COSMONAUT, COSMETIC, COSMIC
Root : COUNTER
Meaning : ( against (prefix) )
Example : COUNTERMAND, COUNTERACT, COUNTERFEIT
Root : COUR
Meaning : ( heart )
Example : ENCOURAGEMENT
Root : COUR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : COURIER, COURSE, COARSE
Root : COURS
Meaning : ( run )
Example : RECOURSE, DISCOURSE, CONCOURSE
Root : COURT
Meaning : ( garden, enclosure, farmyard )
Example : COURTLY, COURTEOUS, COURTESY
Root : CRAC
Meaning : ( govern )
Example : ARISTOCRACY, THEOCRACY, DEMOCRACY, AUTOCRACY, PLUTOCRACY
Root : CRAT
Meaning : ( govern )
Example : AUTOCRAT, ARISTOCRAT, DEMOCRAT, TECHNOCRAT
Root : CREAS
Meaning : ( grow, rise )
Example : INCREASE, DECREASE
Root : CREAT
Meaning : ( make, create )
Example : CREATIVE, CREATURE, RECREATION, PROCREATE, UNCREATIVE
Root : CRED
Meaning : ( believe, make trust )
Example : credence, credentials, creditor, credibility
Root : CRED
Meaning : ( believe )
Example : CREDO, INCREDIBLE, INCREDULOUS, CREDENCE, CREED, CREDENTIALS, CREDITOR, CREDIBILITY
Root : CREET
Meaning : ( INCREASE, GROW )
Example : DISCREET, SECRETE, ACCRETION, CONCRETE
Root : CRESC
Meaning : ( grow, increase )
Example : CRESCENDO, CRESCENT
Root : CRET
Meaning : ( increase, grow )
Example : ACCRETION, CONCRETE, CRESCENT, SECRETE
Root : CRIMIN
Meaning : ( crime, distinguish )
Example : DISCRIMINATE, RECRIMINATE, CRIMINAL
Root : CRIT
Meaning : ( choose, separate, a judge )
Example : CRITICAL, CRITIC, CRITIQUE, CRITERION, HYPOCRITE
Root : CRUC
Meaning : ( cross )
Example : CRUCIAL, EXCRUCIATE, CRUCIFY
Root : CRUS
Meaning : ( cross )
Example : CRUSADE, CRUISE
Root : CRYPT
Meaning : ( hidden, vault )
Example : CRYPTIC, APOCRYPHAL, CRYPTOGRAPHY
Root : CUB
Meaning : ( lie down, sit )
Example : CUBICLE, INCUBATE, INCUBUS
Root : CULP
Meaning : ( blame, fault, offense )
Example : CULPABLE, CULPRIT, INCULPATE, EXCULPATE, MIA CULPA
Root : CULT
Meaning : ( till )
Example : HORTICULTURE, AGRICULTURE, CULTURAL, CULTIVATE
Root : CUMB
Meaning : ( lie down, recline )
Example : RECUMBENT, INCUMBENT, SUCCUMB, PROCUMBENT, ENCUMBER
Root : CUMUL
Meaning : ( heap, pile, amass )
Example : CUMULUS, ACCUMULATIVE
Root : CUR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : CONCUR, CURRENT, INCUR, OCCUR, RECUR
Root : CURA
Meaning : ( care, attention )
Example : ACCURATE, CURIOUS, CURATE, CURATIVE, CURATOR, PROCURE, SECURE, SINECURE, CURE, MANICURE, PEDICURE
Root : CURR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : concur, incursion, precursor, recurrent
Root : CURR
Meaning : ( run )
Example : CONCURRENT, RECURRENT, OCCURRENCE, CURRENCY
Root : CURS
Meaning : ( run )
Example : CURSORY, EXCURSION, INCURSION, PRECURSOR
Root : CUS
Meaning : ( reason, sake, case )
Example : inexcusable, recuse, accusation, excusable, excuse
Root : CYCL
Meaning : ( circle, wheel )
Example : CYCLICAL, CYCLONE, UNICYCLE, CYCLOPS, ENCYCLOPEDIA, BICYCLE, TRICYCLE, CYCLE
Root : CYN
Meaning : ( dog )
Example : CYNICISM, CYNIC, CYNOSURE
Root : DACT
Meaning : ( teach )
Example : DIDACTIC
Root : DAIN
Meaning : ( worthy )
Example : DAINTY, DISDAIN, DIGNITARY, INDIGNANT
Root : DAT
Meaning : ( give )
Example : DATE, MANDATE, EDITION, PERDITION, TRADITION, REDITION
Root : DE
Meaning : ( away, off, reversal, undoing, downward completely (prefix) )
Example : Dedication - 7, Deficiency - 8, Delegation - 8, Deliberate - 6, Delusion - 7, Desolate - 7, Destination - 6, Destructive - 8
Root : DEB
Meaning : ( owe )
Example : DEBENTURE
Root : DEBT
Meaning : ( owe )
Example : INDEBTEDNESS
Root : DECA
Meaning : ( ten )
Example : DECATHLON, DECADE
Root : DECOR
Meaning : ( beauty, elegance, splendor )
Example : DECORATION, DECORUM, DECOROUS, DECORATE
Root : DEI
Meaning : ( God )
Example : DEIFY, DEITY
Root : DEL
Meaning : ( destroy, erase )
Example : INDELIBLE, DELETERIOUS, DELETE, DELETION
Root : DEM
Meaning : ( people, common people )
Example : DEMOCRACY, DEMAGOGUE, EPIDEMIC
Root : DEMI
Meaning : ( half (prefix) )
Example : DEMITASSE, DEMIGOD, DEMIJOHN
Root : DEMON
Meaning : ( demon )
Example : PANDEMONIUM
Root : DENDR
Meaning : ( tree )
Example : DENDRITE, PHILODENDRON, RHODODENDRON, DENDROLOGY
Root : DENS
Meaning : ( thick, close )
Example : DENSE, DENSITY, CONDENSE, CONDENSATION
Root : DENT
Meaning : ( tooth )
Example : DENTURE, DENTAL, DENTICLE, DENTIFRICE, TRIDENT, INDENTATION
Root : DERM
Meaning : ( skin )
Example : EPIDERMIS, DERMATOLOGY, PACHYDERM, TAXIDERMY, HYPODERMIC
Root : DEXTER
Meaning : ( right-hand; skillful )
Example : DEXTEROUS, DEXTERITY
Root : DEXTR
Meaning : ( right-hand; skillful )
Example : AMBIDEXTROUS, DEXTROSE
Root : DI
Meaning : ( day )
Example : SUNDIAL, DIURNAL, MERIDIAN, DIARY, QUOTIDIAN, DIETITIAN
Root : DIA
Meaning : ( through, between, apart (prefix) )
Example : DIALOG, DIALECT, DIAMETER, DIAGNOSIS, DIABETES, DIGRESS
Root : DICAT
Meaning : ( declare, speak )
Example : ABDICATE, PREDICATE, DEDICATE, INDICATE
Root : DICT
Meaning : ( speak, declare )
Example : abdicate, indictment, dedication, dictatorial
Root : DICT
Meaning : ( speak, say, declare )
Example : abdicate, indictment, dedication, edict, dictatorial, addicted, dictate, contradict, diction, dictionary, interdict, predict, verdict, benediction, malediction, valedictorian
Root : DIGN
Meaning : ( worthy, merited )
Example : INDIGNANT, DIGNITARY, DIGNITY, DIGNIFY, DISDAIN
Root : DILIG
Meaning : ( choose, select, like )
Example : DILIGENCE, DILIGENT
Root : Direct from French
Meaning : ( crib, nursery )
Example : CRECHE
Root : Direct from Old English
Meaning : ( to be hale )
Example : WASSAIL
Root : Direct-Latin & German
Meaning : ( aromatic gum )
Example : MYRRH
Root : DIS
Meaning : ( not, none (prefix) )
Example : Discreet - 8, Disgrace - 6, Dismal - 6, Dispel - 8, Disposable - 6, Disrupt - 8, Dissolve - 5, Distortion - 8
Root : DIS
Meaning : ( apart, asunder, away from (prefix) )
Example : DISPERSE, DISSOCIATE, DISSOLVE, DISSIPATE, DISSEMINATE
Root : DIT
Meaning : ( give )
Example : editorial, addition, tradition, extradite, edition, perdition, redition,
Root : DIT/DAT
Meaning : ( give, push )
Example : ADDITION, EDITORIAL, EXTRADITE, TRADITION,
Root : DIVID
Meaning : ( divide )
Example : DIVIDEND, DIVIDE, INDIVIDUAL, DEVISE, DIVISION, DEVICE
Root : DIVIN
Meaning : ( divine )
Example : DIVINITY, DIVINE
Root : DIVIS
Meaning : ( divide )
Example : DIVISION, DEVISE, DIVISOR, INDIVISIBLE
Root : DOC
Meaning : ( teach )
Example : DOCILE, DOCTRINE, DOCUMENTARY, DOGMATIC, DOCTORATE, INDOCTRINATE, DOCTOR
Root : DOGM
Meaning : ( opinion )
Example : DOGMATIC, DOGMA
Root : DOL
Meaning : ( grieve, worry, suffer )
Example : INDOLENT, CONDOLE, CONDOLENCE, DOLEFUL, INDOLENCE, DOLOROUS
Root : DOM
Meaning : ( house )
Example : DOMESTIC, DOMICILE, DOME, DOMAIN
Root : DOMIN
Meaning : ( lord, master )
Example : DOMINATE, DOMINEER, DOMINION, DOMINO, PREDOMINATE
Root : DON
Meaning : ( give, gift )
Example : PARDON, CONDONE, DONOR, DONATION, DOWRY, GUERDON
Root : DONNA
Meaning : ( lady (Italian) )
Example : PRIMA DONNA
Root : DORM
Meaning : ( sleep )
Example : DORMITORY, DORMANT, DORMER
Root : DORS
Meaning : ( back )
Example : DORSAL, ENDORSE, DOSSIER, DO-SI-DO, DOSSAL
Root : DOS
Meaning : ( a giving )
Example : DOSE
Root : DOT
Meaning : ( given )
Example : ANECDOTE, ENDOWMENT, ANTIDOTE,
Root : DOU
Meaning : ( doubt )
Example : DOUBTFUL
Root : DOX
Meaning : ( opinion, glory, praise )
Example : PARADOX, ORTHODOX, DOXOLOGY
Root : DRA
Meaning : ( perform, act, play )
Example : DRAMATIZE, DRASTIC, DRAMA
Root : DROM
Meaning : ( a running )
Example : HIPPODROME, SYNDROME, PALINDROME, DROMEDARY
Root : DUB
Meaning : ( doubt )
Example : DUBIOUS, INDUBITABLE
Root : DUC
Meaning : ( lead, bring )
Example : SEDUCE, DEDUCE, EDUCATE, EDUCE, CONDUCE, INDUCE, DUCAT
Root : DUCT
Meaning : ( lead, bring )
Example : INDUCT, SEDUCTIVE, AQUEDUCT, CONDUCTIVE, PRODUCT, ABDUCTION, DEDUCTION
Root : DUCT
Meaning : ( lead, bring )
Example : aqueduct, conducive, induct, seductive
Root : DULC
Meaning : ( sweet )
Example : DULCET, DULCIMER, DULCIFY, DULCINEA
Root : DUR
Meaning : ( hard )
Example : OBDURATE, DURESS, DURABLE, INDURATE
Root : DUR
Meaning : ( last )
Example : DURATION, ENDURE, ENDURANCE
Root : DYNAM
Meaning : ( power )
Example : DYNAMITE, DYNAMICS, DYNAMISM
Root : DYS
Meaning : ( bad, ill, sick, abnormal, impaired )
Example : DYSENTERY, DYSFUNCTION, DYSPLASIA
Root : E (EC & EF)
Meaning : ( out (prefix) )
Example : EMANATE, EJECT, ELABORATE, ECSTASY, ECZEMA, EFFECT, EFFUSIVE
Root : ECO
Meaning : ( environment, house )
Example : ECOSYSTEM, ECOLOGY, ECO-ACTIVIST, ECO-CATASTROPHE
Root : ECU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : EXECUTIVE, EXECUTE, EXECUTOR
Root : EDIF
Meaning : ( build )
Example : EDIFICE, EDIFY, EDIFICATION
Root : EGO
Meaning : ( self, I )
Example : EGOCENTRIC, EGOTIST
Root : EGOR
Meaning : ( speak )
Example : CATEGORY, CATEGORIZE, ALLEGORY
Root : EGR
Meaning : ( field, land )
Example : PEREGRINATE
Root : EGRI
Meaning : ( field )
Example : PEREGRINATION
Root : EIDO
Meaning : ( image, shape, form )
Example : KALEIDOSCOPE
Root : ELA
Meaning : ( drive, flexible )
Example : ELASTICITY, ELASTIC
Root : ELECTR
Meaning : ( electric, amber )
Example : ELECTRODE, ELECTRONICS, ELECTRON
Root : ELIG
Meaning : ( select, pick out )
Example : ELIGIBLE, DILIGENT, ELEGANT, ELECTABLE, ELECTORATE,
Root : EMIA
Meaning : ( blood condition (suffix) )
Example : LEUKEMIA, ANEMIA, HYPERVOLEMIA
Root : EMPT/EM
Meaning : ( take, buy )
Example : EXEMPT, PEREMPTORY, REDEMPTION, EXAMPLE, PREMIUM, REDEEM,
Root : EN
Meaning : ( in, into, to cover or contain (prefix) )
Example : Enchantment - 5, Enclosure - 6, Endure - 5, Energetic - 8, Engrave - 6, Enthusiastic - 7, Environmental - 7, Envision - 8
Root : ENDO
Meaning : ( within, inside )
Example : ENDOCRINE, ENDOSCOPE, ENDOTHERMIC
Root : ENN
Meaning : ( year )
Example : BIENNIAL, CENTENNIAL, PERENNIAL
Root : EPI
Meaning : ( upon, over, on the outside (prefix) )
Example : EPIGRAM, EPITAPH, EPISODE, EPITOME, EPIDERMIS
Root : EPT
Meaning : ( fit, join )
Example : INEPT, ADEPT
Root : EQU
Meaning : ( equal, same )
Example : EQUITABLE, EQUAL, EQUATION, EQUILIBRIUM, EQUINOX, EQUIVALENT, EQUIVOCAL, ADEQUATE, EQUITY, EQUANIMITY, EQUIVOCATE
Root : EQUE
Meaning : ( horse )
Example : EQUESTRIAN, EQUINE
Root : ERG
Meaning : ( work )
Example : ENERGETIC, ERGONOMICS, ALLERGY, ENERGY, ERGOMETER,
Root : ERR
Meaning : ( wander )
Example : ABERRATION, ERRANT, ERROR, ERRATIC, ERRONEOUS, UNERRING
Root : ESCE
Meaning : ( process of beginning, becoming (suffix) )
Example : COALESCE, ACQUIESCE, ADOLESCENT, IRIDESCENT, CONVALESCENT
Root : ESTIM
Meaning : ( value )
Example : ESTIMATE, ESTEEM
Root : ETH
Meaning : ( moral, custom, behavior )
Example : ETHOS, ETHICAL, ETHICS
Root : ETHIC
Meaning : ( moral, behavior )
Example : ETHICAL, ETHICS, ETHOS
Root : EU
Meaning : ( good, well (prefix) )
Example : EULOGIZE, EULOGY, EUPHONIOUS, EUPHEMISM, EUTHANASIA
Root : EX
Meaning : ( out, out of, outside (prefix) )
Example : Excel - 8, Exception - 6, Exclamation - 6, Exclusive - 8, Excursion - 6, Exotic - 6, Expectation - 7, Extensive - 8
Root : EXAMPL
Meaning : ( sample, pattern, model )
Example : EXAMPLE, EXEMPLARY, EXEMPLIFY
Root : EXO
Meaning : ( outside, outer (prefix) )
Example : EXOTIC, EXOGENOUS, EXODUS, EXOGAMY
Root : EXTRA
Meaning : ( beyond (prefix) )
Example : EXTRANEOUS, EXTRAPOLATE, EXTRAVAGANCE, EXTRAORDINARY
Root : EXTREM
Meaning : ( outward )
Example : EXTREME, EXTREMITY, EXTREMENESS
Root : FA
Meaning : ( speak )
Example : AFFABLE, FABLE, FABULOUS, INEFFABLE, CONFABULATE, FATE, INFANTRY, PREFACE
Root : FAC
Meaning : ( make, do )
Example : facilitate, benefactor, factor, factory, faculty, facade, faction, olfactory, facile,
Root : FAC/FIC
Meaning : ( do, make )
Example : Artificial, Deficiency, Faculty, Magnificent, Facade, Personification, Suffice, Superficial, Faction, Olfactory, Proficient, Ratification
Root : FACI
Meaning : ( face, form, figure )
Example : facial, superficial, deface, efface, surface, facade
Root : FALL
Meaning : ( deceive, beguile, err )
Example : INFALLIBLE, FALLACY, FALLIBLE, FALTER, FALLACIOUS
Root : FALS
Meaning : ( deceive )
Example : FALSIFY, FALSE, FALSIFICATION, FALSETTO
Root : FAM
Meaning : ( report, public opinion )
Example : INFAMY, DEFAME, FAMOUS, DEFAMATION, INFAMOUS
Root : FAS
Meaning : ( law, right )
Example : NEFARIOUS
Root : FAST
Meaning : ( pride, conceit )
Example : FASTIDIOUS
Root : FATU
Meaning : ( foolish, silly, feeble )
Example : INFATUATE, FATUOUS, FATUITY
Root : FAUL
Meaning : ( deceive )
Example : DEFAULT, FAULT
Root : FAV
Meaning : ( goodwill, to be favorably inclined )
Example : FAVORITE, FAVOR
Root : FECT
Meaning : ( make, do, act, form )
Example : confection, affect, affection, affectation, defect, defection, infect, infection, perfect, perfection
Root : FEDER
Meaning : ( trust )
Example : CONFEDERACY
Root : FEDER
Meaning : ( treaty, league )
Example : FEDERAL, CONFEDERATE, CONFEDERATION, CONFERERACY
Root : FEIT/FAC
Meaning : ( do, make )
Example : COUNTERFEIT, SURFEIT, FORFEIT
Root : FEND
Meaning : ( strike )
Example : DEFEND, OFFEND
Root : FENS
Meaning : ( strike )
Example : INDEFENSIBLE, DEFENSIVE, OFFENSIVE,
Root : FER
Meaning : ( carry, bear, bring )
Example : transfer, vociferious, infertile, odoriferous
Root : FER
Meaning : ( carry, bear, bring )
Example : REFER, REFERENCE, REFEREE, SUFFER, DEFER, INFER, CONFER, FERTILE, TRANSFER, VOCIFEROUS, ODORIFEROUS, CIRCUMFERENCE
Root : FERM
Meaning : ( cause to rise, leaven )
Example : FERMENT, FERMENTATION
Root : FERV
Meaning : ( boil )
Example : FERVOR, FERVENT, EFFERVESCE, FERVID
Root : FESS
Meaning : ( speak, talk )
Example : CONFESS, PROFESS, CONFESSION, PROFESSIONAL
Root : FEST
Meaning : ( feast )
Example : FESTIVAL, FESTIVE, FEAST
Root : FIC
Meaning : ( make, do )
Example : PROFICIENT, DEFICIENT, DEFICIENCY, DIFFICULT, EFFICACIOUS, SUFFICE, MAGNIFICENT, PERSONIFICATION, SUPERFICIAL, BENEFICIARY
Root : FICT
Meaning : ( fashion, feign )
Example : FICTITIOUS, FICTION, FICTILE
Root : FID
Meaning : ( faith, trust )
Example : affidavit, bona fide, confidential, infidel, confide, fidelity, diffident, perfidious, defiance, fiduciary
Root : FID
Meaning : ( faith, trust )
Example : affidavit, confidential, infidel, bona fide,
Root : FIG
Meaning : ( make, form, feign, shape )
Example : EFFIGY, FIGMENT, DISFIGURE, FIGURE, FIGURATIVE, CONFIGURATION,
Root : FIL
Meaning : ( thread, line )
Example : FILIGREE, FILAMENT, PROFILE, FILLET
Root : FIN
Meaning : ( end, limit )
Example : FINALE, FINISH, REFINE, INDEFINITE, FINESSE, AFFINITY, DEFINITIVE, INFINITE, FINE, CONFINE, DEFINE
Root : FIRM
Meaning : ( strong, steadfast, firm )
Example : AFFIRM, CONFIRM, INFIRM, FIRMAMENT, FIRMNESS, INFIRMARY, CONFIRMATION
Root : FIX
Meaning : ( fixed, fastened )
Example : FIXATION, AFFIX, PREFIX, SUFFIX, TRANSFIXED
Root : FLAGR
Meaning : ( burn )
Example : CONFLAGRATION, FLAGRANT
Root : FLAM
Meaning : ( burn )
Example : INFLAMMATORY, FLAMBOYANT
Root : FLECT
Meaning : ( bend )
Example : GENUFLECT, INFLECTION, REFLECT, DEFLECT
Root : FLEX
Meaning : ( bend )
Example : REFLEX, FLEXIBLE, FLEXOR, CIRCUMFLEX
Root : FLICT
Meaning : ( strike, dash )
Example : AFFLICTION, CONFLICT, INFLICT
Root : FLIG
Meaning : ( strike, dash )
Example : PROFLIGATE
Root : FLOR
Meaning : ( flower )
Example : FLORAL, FLORIST, FLORID, FLOURISH
Root : FLU
Meaning : ( flow )
Example : FLUENT, FLUID, FLUX, AFFLUENT, INFLUENCE, EFFLUENCE, FLUME, SUPERFLUOUS, MELLIFLUOUS
Root : FLUCTU
Meaning : ( a wave )
Example : FLUCTUATE
Root : FOLI
Meaning : ( leaf )
Example : PORTFOLIO, FOLIAGE, FOLIO, CINQUEFOIL, DEFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE, FOLIC ACID,
Root : FORC
Meaning : ( strong )
Example : REINFORCEMENT
Root : FORE
Meaning : ( before, previous, earlier (prefix) )
Example : FOREBODE, FORESTALL, FORECAST, FOREBEAR, FORETELL, FOREMAN, FOREHEAD
Root : FORM
Meaning : ( shape, form )
Example : CONFORM, FORMULA, DEFORM, INFORM, TRANSFORM, REFORM, UNIFORM
Root : FORMID
Meaning : ( fear )
Example : FORMIDABLE, FORMIDABILITY
Root : FORT
Meaning : ( strong )
Example : FORTE, COMFORT, COMFORTABLE, EFFORT, FORTITUDE, FORTIFICATION, REINFORCEMENT
Root : FORTU
Meaning : ( casual, chance, luck )
Example : FORTUITOUS
Root : FORTUN
Meaning : ( chance, fortune )
Example : FORTUNATE, FORTUNE, MISFORTUNE
Root : FOUND
Meaning : ( bottom, foundation )
Example : FOUNDATION, PROFOUND, FOUNDER
Root : FOURN
Meaning : ( accomplish, complete )
Example : FURNISH, PERFORMANCE
Root : FRACT
Meaning : ( break )
Example : FRACTIOUS, FRACTION, FRACTURE, INFRACTION, REFRACT, FRAGMENT
Root : FRAG
Meaning : ( break )
Example : FRAGILE, FRAGMENT, FRAGMENTATION
Root : FRATER
Meaning : ( brother )
Example : FRATERNITY, FRATERNAL
Root : FRATR
Meaning : ( brother )
Example : FRATRICIDE, FRIAR
Root : FRIG
Meaning : ( be cold )
Example : FRIGID, REFRIGERATOR, FRIGIDITY
Root : FRONT
Meaning : ( forehead, face )
Example : FRONTAL, AFFRONT, CONFRONT, EFFRONTERY
Root : FRUCT
Meaning : ( enjoy, fruit )
Example : FRUCTOSE
Root : FRUG
Meaning : ( thrift, fruits of the earth )
Example : FRUGAL
Root : FRUIT
Meaning : ( enjoy, produce )
Example : FRUITFUL, FRUITION
Root : FRUSTRA
Meaning : ( in vain )
Example : FRUSTRATE, FRUSTRATION
Root : FUG
Meaning : ( flee )
Example : CENTRIFUGE, FUGITIVE, REFUGE, SUBTERFUGE, CENTRIFUGAL
Root : FUM
Meaning : ( smoke )
Example : FUMIGATION, FUMIGANT
Root : FUNCT
Meaning : ( perform )
Example : FUNCTION, PERFUNCTORY, DEFUNCT
Root : FUND
Meaning : ( bottom )
Example : FUNDAMENTAL, FUNDING, FOUND, PROFOUND
Root : FUR
Meaning : ( steal )
Example : FURTIVE
Root : FUS
Meaning : ( pour, melt )
Example : EFFUSION, TRANSFUSION, FUSION, CONFUSE, DIFFUSE, PROFUSE, INFUSE, EFFUSIVE
Root : GAM
Meaning : ( marriage )
Example : MONOGAMY, ENDOGAMY, POLYGAMY, AMALGAMATE, BIGAMY
Root : GASTR
Meaning : ( stomach )
Example : GASTRONOMY, GASTRIC, GASTROPOD
Root : GEN
Meaning : ( kind, race, class )
Example : GENTLE, DEGENERATE, GENESIS, CONGENIAL, GENERATION, REGENERATION, GENTEEL, INDIGENOUS, GENEALOGY, GENETIC, GENEROSITY
Root : GEN
Meaning : ( race, kind )
Example : congenial, denegrate, generation, gentle
Root : GEO
Meaning : ( earth, soil, ground )
Example : APOGEE, GEODE, GEOLOGY, GEOCENTRIC, GEOGRAPHY
Root : GERI
Meaning : ( old age )
Example : GERIATRIC
Root : GERM
Meaning : ( seed, bud, vital part )
Example : GERMINATE, GERMANE, GERM
Root : GERON
Meaning : ( old man )
Example : GERONTOCRACY, GENONTOLOGY
Root : GEST
Meaning : ( carry, bring )
Example : GESTATION, DIGESTION, GESTURE, SUGGEST, CONGESTION, REGISTER
Root : GLAC
Meaning : ( ice )
Example : GLACIAL, GLACIER, GLACIS
Root : GLOM
Meaning : ( ball of yarn )
Example : CONGLOMERATE
Root : GLOSS
Meaning : ( tongue, language, word )
Example : GLOSSARY
Root : GLOT
Meaning : ( tongue )
Example : EPIGLOTTIS
Root : GLUTIN
Meaning : ( glue, bond )
Example : GLUTINOUS, GLUTEN, AGGLUTINATE
Root : GLYC
Meaning : ( sugar )
Example : HYPOGLYCEMIA, GLYCEROL, TRIGLYCERIDE
Root : GNIT/NOT
Meaning : ( know )
Example : cognizant, recognize, incognito, cognitive, cognition, recognition, acquaint
Root : GNO
Meaning : ( know )
Example : PROGNOSTICATE, GNOME, DIAGNOSE, AGNOSTIC
Root : GON
Meaning : ( corner, angle )
Example : HEXAGON, POLYGON
Root : GORG
Meaning : ( throat )
Example : GORGE, GORGEOUS, GARGLE
Root : GRAC
Meaning : ( pleasing, thankful )
Example : GRACIOUS, GRACE, DISGRACE
Root : GRAD
Meaning : ( step, go, walk, degree )
Example : gradient, graduation, gradually, centigrade
Root : GRAD
Meaning : ( step, go, walk, degree )
Example : gradient, graduation, gradually, centigrade, aggressive, congressional, degrade, degree, graduate, ingredient, progress, gradual, transgress, transgression, gradient, retrograde, aggression, congressman, progressive, congress
Root : GRAMM
Meaning : ( a letter, written character )
Example : DIAGRAM, MONOGRAM, EPIGRAM, ANAGRAM, GRAMMATICAL, PROGRAMME
Root : GRAND
Meaning : ( great, large )
Example : GRANDIOSE, GRANDEUR, GRANDSTAND, AGGRANDIZE, GRANDILOQUENT
Root : GRAPH
Meaning : ( write )
Example : CALLIGRAPHY, DEMOGRAPHY, GRAPHITE, AUTOGRAPH, GEOGRAPHY, LITHOGRAPHY, HOLOGRAPH, SEISMOGRAPH
Root : GRAT
Meaning : ( thankful, pleasing )
Example : GRATUITOUS, CONGRATULATE, INGRATE, GRATIS, GRATIFY, GRATEFUL, INGRATIATE, GRATITUDE
Root : GRAT/GRAC
Meaning : ( thankful, pleasing )
Example : disgrace, gracious, gratitude, ingrate
Root : GRAV
Meaning : ( heavy, weighty )
Example : AGGRAVATE, ENGRAVE, GRAVITY, GRAVITATE, GRIEVE, GRIEVANCE, GRAVENESS
Root : GRED
Meaning : ( step, degree )
Example : INGREDIENT
Root : GREE
Meaning : ( thankful, pleasing )
Example : AGREEMENT, DISAGREEABLE
Root : GREG
Meaning : ( herd, flock )
Example : aggregate, gregarious, congregation, egregious
Root : GRESS
Meaning : ( step, walk )
Example : aggression, egress, congressman, digress, progressive,
Root : GRIEV
Meaning : ( heavy, weighty )
Example : GRIEVANCE
Root : GYN
Meaning : ( woman )
Example : GYNECOLOGY, MISOGYNY
Root : GYR
Meaning : ( circle, ring )
Example : GYRATE, GYROSCOPE, GYRATION, GYRE
Root : HAB
Meaning : ( have, hold )
Example : HABIT, HABITUAL, HABERDASHERY, BEHAVIOR, REHABILITATE
Root : HABIT
Meaning : ( dwell, live, abide )
Example : HABITAT, INHABITANT, HABITATION, HABITUAL,
Root : HAL
Meaning : ( breathe )
Example : INHALE, HALITOSIS, EXHALATION, INHALANT
Root : HAP
Meaning : ( by chance )
Example : HAPHAZARD, MISHAP, HAPLESS, HAPPEN
Root : HARB
Meaning : ( shelter (German) )
Example : HARBOR, HARBINGER
Root : HARD
Meaning : ( make brave, harden )
Example : FOOLHARDY
Root : HARM
Meaning : ( a joining, fitting )
Example : HARMONY, HARMONIZE, HARMONIOUSLY, HARMONIC
Root : HARM
Meaning : ( a joining, fitting, joint )
Example : HARMONY, HARMONIZE, HARMONIOUSLY, HARMONIC
Root : HAUT
Meaning : ( high, grand (French) )
Example : HAUTE COUTURE, HAUGHTY
Root : HEART
Meaning : ( heart (compound word) )
Example : HEARTBROKEN
Root : HEDR
Meaning : ( seat, base )
Example : OCTAHEDRON, POLYHEDRON, CATHEDRAL
Root : HEIR
Meaning : ( inherit )
Example : HEIRESS, HEIRLOOM
Root : HELIC
Meaning : ( spiral )
Example : HELICOPTER, HELIX, HELIPORT
Root : HELIO
Meaning : ( the sun )
Example : HELIOTROPE, HELIOCENTRIC, APHELION, PERIHELION, HELIUM, HELIOLATRY, HELIOGRAPH
Root : HEM
Meaning : ( blood )
Example : HEMOPHILIA, HEMORRHAGE
Root : HEMAT
Meaning : ( blood )
Example : HEMATITE
Root : HEMI
Meaning : ( half (prefix) )
Example : HEMISPHERE, HEMIPLEGIA, HEMIPARASITE
Root : HEND
Meaning : ( grasp )
Example : APPREHEND, REPREHENSIBLE, APPREHENSIVE
Root : HER
Meaning : ( stick, hold fast )
Example : ADHERENCE, ADHERE, COHERENCE, INHERENT, INCOHERENT
Root : HERED
Meaning : ( inherit, heir )
Example : HEREDITARY
Root : HERI
Meaning : ( inherit )
Example : INHERITANCE, HERITAGE
Root : HERO
Meaning : ( hero )
Example : HEROISM
Root : HES
Meaning : ( stick, hold fast )
Example : HESITATE, ADHESIVE, ADHESION, COHESIVE, COHESION,
Root : HETERO
Meaning : ( different, other, another (prefix) )
Example : HETEROGENEOUS, HETERONYM, HETERODOX
Root : HEX
Meaning : ( six (prefix) )
Example : HEXAGON
Root : HIB
Meaning : ( have, occupy, hold as customary )
Example : EXHIBITOR, PROHIBIT
Root : HIBIT
Meaning : ( have, hold )
Example : EXHIBIT, PROHIBIT, PROHIBITION
Root : HIERO
Meaning : ( sacred, priestly )
Example : HIERARCHY, HIEROGLYPHICS, HIEROCRACY
Root : HOD
Meaning : ( way, road )
Example : METHOD, ODOMETER, SYNOD, PERIOD
Root : HOLO
Meaning : ( whole )
Example : CATHOLIC, HOLOCAUST, HOLISTIC, HOLOGRAM
Root : HOMEO
Meaning : ( like, same )
Example : HOMEOPATHY
Root : HOMO
Meaning : ( same )
Example : HOMONYM, HOMOGENEOUS
Root : HORR
Meaning : ( shudder, stand on end )
Example : HORROR, HORRIBLE, HORRENDOUS, HORRIFY, HORRID
Root : HORTUS
Meaning : ( a garden )
Example : HORTICULTURE, HORTICULTURIST, HORTICULTURAL
Root : HOSP
Meaning : ( host, guest )
Example : HOSPITABLE, HOSTESS, HOSPITAL, HOSPICE, HOSTEL, HOSTLER, HOTEL
Root : HOST
Meaning : ( an enemy )
Example : HOSTILE, HOSTAGE
Root : HUM
Meaning : ( the ground, earth )
Example : EXHUME, HUMUS, HUMBLE, HUMILITY
Root : HYDR
Meaning : ( water )
Example : HYDRANT, HYDRANGEA, HYDROGEN, HYDRAULICS, HYDROPHOBIA, DEHYDRATE
Root : HYPER
Meaning : ( over, above (prefix) )
Example : HYPERACTIVE, HYPERBOLE, HYPERTENSION
Root : HYPN
Meaning : ( sleep )
Example : HYPNOSIS, HYPNOTIZE, HYPNOTIC, HYPNOTISM
Root : HYPO
Meaning : ( beneath, under (prefix) )
Example : HYPOGLYCEMIA, HYPOTHESIS, HYPOCRISY, HYPOTHERMIA, HYPOTHETICAL, HYPOTENUSE
Root : ICON
Meaning : ( image )
Example : ICONOCLAST, ICONOLOGY, ICONOGRAPHY
Root : IDEID
Meaning : ( form, shape )
Example : IDYLLIC, IDYL
Root : IDEN
Meaning : ( same )
Example : IDENTITY, IDENTIFY, IDENTIFICATION
Root : IDEO
Meaning : ( thought, idea )
Example : IDEOLOGY, IDEALISTIC
Root : IDIO
Meaning : ( one's own, peculiar )
Example : IDIOM, IDIOT, IDIOSYNCRASY
Root : IGN
Meaning : ( fire )
Example : IGNITION, IGNEOUS, IGNITE
Root : IN
Meaning : ( not (prefix) )
Example : Indefinite - 7, Injustice - 6, Immortality - 8, Impatience - 7, Impractical - 7, Improbable - 8, Insatiable - 7, Invalid - 7
Root : INSUL
Meaning : ( island )
Example : INSULAR, INSULATION, INSULATE, PENINSULA, ISLET, ISOLATE
Root : INTELLEC
Meaning : ( power to know )
Example : INTELLECTUAL, INTELLECT
Root : INTELLIG
Meaning : ( power to think )
Example : UNINTELLIGIBLE
Root : INTER
Meaning : ( between, among (prefix) )
Example : INTERVAL, INTERCEPT, INTERJECT, INTERFERE
Root : INTRA
Meaning : ( within (prefix) )
Example : INTRAMURAL, INTRASTATE, INTRAVENOUS, INTRAOCULAR
Root : INTRIN
Meaning : ( inward )
Example : INTRINSIC, INTERIOR
Root : INVID
Meaning : ( envy )
Example : INVIDIOUS, ENVIOUS, ENVY
Root : Irish
Meaning : ( A county in Ireland )
Example : LIMERICK
Root : IRRIR
Meaning : ( provoke, exasperate, excite )
Example : IRRITATE, IRRITABLE, IRRITATION
Root : ISL
Meaning : ( island )
Example : ISLET
Root : ISO
Meaning : ( equal )
Example : ISOMETRIC, ISOSCELES, ISOBAR, ISOTOPE
Root : ISS
Meaning : ( depart, go out, go forth )
Example : ISSUE, REISSUE
Root : IT
Meaning : ( go )
Example : AMBITION, CIRCUIT, EXIT, TRANSIT, SEDITION
Root : ITER
Meaning : ( again, repeat )
Example : ITERATE, REITERATE, ITERATION
Root : ITINER
Meaning : ( journey )
Example : ITINERARY, ITINERANT
Root : JAC
Meaning : ( throw, lie )
Example : ADJACENT
Root : JECT
Meaning : ( throw, cast, hurl )
Example : DEJECTED, PROJECTION, INTERJECTION, REJECT, ADJECTIVE, ABJECT, CONJECTURE, OBJECT, JETTY, TRAJECTORY,
Root : JECT
Meaning : ( throw, cast )
Example : adjective, dejected, interject, projection
Root : JOC
Meaning : ( a jest, joke )
Example : JOCULAR, JOCUND, JOCOSE, JOCOSITY
Root : JOIN
Meaning : ( join )
Example : ADJOINING, DISJOINTED
Root : JOURN
Meaning : ( day, daily )
Example : JOURNEY, JOURNAL, ADJOURN, SOJOURN, BONJOUR
Root : JUD
Meaning : ( judge )
Example : JUDGMENT
Root : JUDIC
Meaning : ( judge, judgment )
Example : ADJUDICATE, PREJUDICE, JUDICIARY, JUDICIAL, JUDICIOUS
Root : JUG
Meaning : ( yoke, join )
Example : CONJUGAL, SUBJUGATE, CONJUGATE
Root : JUN
Meaning : ( young )
Example : JUNIOR, JUNIPER
Root : JUNCT
Meaning : ( join )
Example : INJUNCTION, JUNCTION, JUNCTURE, SUBJUNCTIVE, ADJUNCT, CONJUNCTION
Root : JUR
Meaning : ( law, right )
Example : JURISDICTION, INJURIOUS, PERJURY, JURIST
Root : JURE
Meaning : ( swear )
Example : CONJURE, ABJURE, PERJURE
Root : JUS
Meaning : ( law, right )
Example : JUSTIFICATION, ADJUST, INJUSTICE, UNJUSTLY, READJUSTMENT
Root : JUVEN
Meaning : ( young )
Example : REJUVENATE, JUVENILE, JUVENESCENT, JUVIE
Root : KILO
Meaning : ( one thousand (prefix) )
Example : KILOMETER
Root : KINE
Meaning : ( move )
Example : KINETICS
Root : LABOR
Meaning : ( work )
Example : LABORATORY, COLLABORATE. ELABORATE, BELABOR, LABORIOUS, COLLABORATION
Root : LACER
Meaning : ( mangled, torn )
Example : LACERATE, LACERATION
Root : LACT
Meaning : ( milk )
Example : LACTATION, LACTOSE, LACTEAL, LACTESCENT, LETTUCE
Root : LANG
Meaning : ( tongue )
Example : LANGUAGE
Root : LANGU
Meaning : ( be weary )
Example : LANGUISH, LANGUID, LANGUOR
Root : LAPS
Meaning : ( slip )
Example : COLLAPSE, ELAPSE, LAPSE, COLLAPSIBLE
Root : LASS
Meaning : ( faint, weary )
Example : LASSITUDE, LASS, LATE
Root : LASS
Meaning : ( faint, weary )
Example : LASSITUDE, LASS, LATE, ALAS
Root : LAT
Meaning : ( carry, lift, bring )
Example : RELATE, LEGISLATIVE, TRANSLATION, ELATED, OBLATE, SUPERLATIVE, PRELATE, ABLATIVE, COLLATE, LATITUDE, CORRELATE, COLLATERAL
Root : LAT
Meaning : ( carry, lift, bring )
Example : elated, relate, legislative, translation
Root : LATER
Meaning : ( side )
Example : COLLATERAL, EQUILATERAL, QUADRILATERAL, UNILATERAL, LATERAL
Root : LAUD
Meaning : ( praise )
Example : LAUDABLE, PLAUDITS, CUM LAUDE, APPLAUD
Root : LAV
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : LAVISH, LAVE, LAVENDER, LAVATORY
Root : LAX
Meaning : ( loose )
Example : LAXATIVE, RELAX, LAXITY
Root : LEAS
Meaning : ( loose )
Example : RELEASE
Root : LECT
Meaning : ( gather, choose )
Example : SELECT, RECOLLECTION, PREDILECTION, INTELLECT, COLLECT, ECLECTIC
Root : LECT
Meaning : ( choose, gather )
Example : intellect, predilection, recollection, select
Root : LEG
Meaning : ( law )
Example : LEGITIMATE, PRIVILEGE, RELEGATE, LEGISLATE, ILLEGAL
Root : LEG
Meaning : ( read, gather the "sense" )
Example : LECTURE, LESSON, LEGIBLE, LEGEND,
Root : LEGA
Meaning : ( appoint, send, bring )
Example : LEGACY, LEGATE, DELEGATE, DELEGATION, ALLEGE, RELEGATE, COLLEAGUE
Root : LEGE
Meaning : ( gather, choose, pick )
Example : ELEGANT, ELEGANCE, LEGION, LEGUME, ELECT, ELECTORAL
Root : LEI
Meaning : ( be permitted )
Example : LEISURE
Root : LEMM
Meaning : ( something taken, received or taken for granted )
Example : DILEMMA, LEMMA
Root : LENT
Meaning : ( slack, loose )
Example : RELENT
Root : LEO
Meaning : ( lion )
Example : CHAMELEON, DANDELION, LEOPARD, LEONARD
Root : LEV
Meaning : ( light )
Example : ALLEVIATE, LEVERAGE, IRRELEVANT, LEVITY, LEVITATE
Root : LEV/LIEV
Meaning : ( raise, lift up, rise )
Example : RELEVANT, IRRELEVANT, RELIEVE, LEVER, LEVY, LEAVEN, ELEVATE
Root : LEXI
Meaning : ( a word, saying )
Example : LEXICON
Root : LEXI
Meaning : ( a word, saying, phrase )
Example : LEXICOGRAPHER, LEXICON, LEXICOLOGY
Root : LI
Meaning : ( tie, bind, hold )
Example : LIABLE, LIEN, LIAISON
Root : LIBER
Meaning : ( free )
Example : LIBERATE, LIBERTY, DELIVER, LIVERY, LIBERTINE, LIBERAL
Root : LIBER, LIBR
Meaning : ( balance, weigh )
Example : LIBERATE, DELIBERATE, DELIBERATION
Root : LIBR
Meaning : ( book )
Example : LIBRARY, LIBEL
Root : LIC
Meaning : ( be permitted )
Example : LICENSE, LICENTIOUS, ILLICIT, LEISURE
Root : LICT
Meaning : ( leave )
Example : DERELICTION, RELIC, RELICT
Root : LIG
Meaning : ( tie, bind, hold )
Example : LIGAMENT, LIGATURE, LIAISON, RELIGION, OBLIGE, LIABLE
Root : LIG
Meaning : ( gather, choose, collect )
Example : DILIGENT, NEGLIGIBLE, DILIGENCE, INTELLIGENT, ELIGIBLE
Root : LIN
Meaning : ( flax )
Example : LINEN, LINING, LINSEED, CRINOLINE
Root : LINE
Meaning : ( line )
Example : DELINEATE, LINEAR, LINEAL
Root : LINGU
Meaning : ( tongue )
Example : BILINGUAL, LINGUIST, LINGUISTICS, LINGO, LANGUAGE,
Root : LINQU
Meaning : ( leave, abandon )
Example : DELINQUENT, RELINQUISH, DELINQUENCY
Root : LIP
Meaning : ( leave )
Example : ECLIPSE, ELLIPSE, ELLIPTICAL,
Root : LITER
Meaning : ( letter )
Example : LITERARY, LITERACY, ALLITERATION, LITERATURE, OBLITERATE
Root : LITH
Meaning : ( stone )
Example : LITHOGRAPHY, MONOLITH, MEGALITH
Root : LIVER
Meaning : ( free )
Example : DELIVERY
Root : LOC
Meaning : ( place )
Example : LOCATE, LOCOMOTION, DISLOCATE, ALLOCATE, RELOCATION, LOCALITY
Root : LOCUT
Meaning : ( speak, talk )
Example : ELOCUTION, CIRCUMLOCUTION, INTERLOCUTOR
Root : LOG
Meaning : ( word, speech, reason )
Example : DIALOGUE, APOLOGY, EPILOGUE, EULOGY, PROLOGUE, NEOLOGISM, LOGIC, ANALOGY, MONOLOGUE, CATALOG, ILLOGICAL, LOGISTICS, SYLLOGISM
Root : LOGY
Meaning : ( study of (suffix) )
Example : CRIMINOLOGY, GENEALOGY, THEOLOGY, ETYMOLOGY, GEOLOGY
Root : LONG
Meaning : ( long )
Example : LONGEVITY, LONGITUDE, ELONGATE, OBLONG, PROLONG, PURLOIN
Root : LOQU
Meaning : ( speak, talk )
Example : SOLILOQUY, ELOQUENT, LOQUACIOUS, OBLOQUY, VENTRILOQUIST
Root : LOT
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : LOTION
Root : LOY
Meaning : ( bind )
Example : ALLOY
Root : LUC
Meaning : ( shine, light )
Example : LUCID, ELUCIDATE, TRANSLUCENT, PELLUCID, LUCIFER
Root : LUCT
Meaning : ( wrestle, struggle )
Example : RELUCTANT
Root : LUD
Meaning : ( play, laugh, sport, mock )
Example : ALLUDE, DELUDE, LUDICROUS, COLLUDE, INTERLUDE, PRELUDE
Root : LUG
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : DELUGE
Root : LUM
Meaning : ( light )
Example : ILLUMINATE, LUMINARY
Root : LUM/LUS
Meaning : ( light )
Example : illuminate. illustrate, lackluster, luminary
Root : LUN
Meaning : ( moon )
Example : LUNACY, LUNAR, LUNATIC, LUNATION, LUNATE
Root : LUS
Meaning : ( play, laugh, sport, mock )
Example : ALLUSION, DELUSION, ILLUSION, ELUSIVE, COLLUSION
Root : LUSTR
Meaning : ( light, enlighten )
Example : LUSTER, LACKLUSTER, LUSTROUS, ILLUSTRATE
Root : LUT
Meaning : ( wash )
Example : DILUTE, DILUTION, ABLUTION, POLLUTE
Root : MACRO
Meaning : ( large (prefix) )
Example : MACROCOSM, MACROSCOPIC, MACROPHAGE
Root : MAGN
Meaning : ( great )
Example : MAGNUM, MAGNANIMOUS, MAGNIFY, MAGNITUDE, MAGNIFICENT, MAGNATE
Root : MAL
Meaning : ( ill, bad )
Example : MALARIA, DISMAL, MALICE, MALADY, MALIGN, MALICIOUS, MALAISE
Root : MAL
Meaning : ( bad, ill, wrong, evil (prefix) )
Example : MALADROIT, MALFUNCTION, MALEDICTION, MALFEASANCE, MALCONTENT
Root : MAN
Meaning : ( hand )
Example : manacles, manipulate, manifest, emancipate, manufacture, maneuver, manuscript, manual, management
Root : MAN
Meaning : ( hand )
Example : EMANCIPATE, MANACLES, MANIFEST, MANIPULATE
Root : MAND
Meaning : ( order, command )
Example : REMAND, DEMAND, COUNTERMAND, MANDATE, COMMAND, MANDAMUS
Root : MANIA
Meaning : ( madness )
Example : KLEPTOMANIA, MANIAC, PYROMANIA, MEGALOMANIA, MANIACAL
Root : MANS
Meaning : ( stay, dwell )
Example : MANSION, MANOR, MANSE, PERMANENT, REMAIN
Root : MAR
Meaning : ( the sea, pool )
Example : MARINE, MARITIME, MARINA, MARINATE, MARSH, MARINER, ROSEMARY, AQUAMARINE
Root : MARG
Meaning : ( border, sign )
Example : REMARKABLE, BIRTHMARK, BENCHMARK, MARKETING
Root : MATER
Meaning : ( mother )
Example : MATERNAL
Root : MATR
Meaning : ( mother )
Example : MATRICULATE, MATRIMONY, MATERNAL, MATRON, MATRIARCH, METROPOLIS
Root : MB
Meaning : ( shadow )
Example : SOMBER
Root : MEAN
Meaning : ( drive, threaten )
Example : DEMEANOR, MISDEMEANOR
Root : MEDI
Meaning : ( middle, between )
Example : MEDIOCRE, MEDIAN, MEDIATE, MEDIUM, MEDIEVAL, MEDIATOR, IMMEDIATELY, MEDITERRANEAN
Root : MEDIT
Meaning : ( ponder, contemplate )
Example : MEDITATE, MEDITATION, MEDIATOR
Root : MEGA
Meaning : ( large, great (prefix) )
Example : MEGALITH
Root : MEGALO
Meaning : ( great, large (prefix) )
Example : MEGALOMANIA, MEGALOMYX
Root : MELO
Meaning : ( song )
Example : MELODRAMA, MELODIOUS, MELODY
Root : MEMOR
Meaning : ( mindful, remembering )
Example : COMMEMORATE, MEMORIZE, MEMOIR, MEMORY, MEMORABLE, MEMENTO
Root : MENA
Meaning : ( drive, threaten )
Example : AMENABLE, MENACE, PROMENADE, DEMEANOR
Root : MEND
Meaning : ( fault, defect )
Example : AMEND, MENDACIOUS, MENDACITY, AMENDMENT, EMENDATION
Root : MENS
Meaning : ( measure )
Example : COMMENSURATE, DIMENSION, IMMENSE, MEASURE, MENSTRATION
Root : MENS
Meaning : ( measure )
Example : COMMENSURATE, DIMENSION, IMMENSE, MEASURE, MENSURATION
Root : MER
Meaning : ( lake )
Example : MERMAID, MARSH, MERE
Root : MERG
Meaning : ( to plunge, dip, sink )
Example : MERGE, SUBMERGE, EMERGE, EMERGENCE
Root : MERI
Meaning : ( deserve, earn )
Example : MERIT, MERITORIOUS, MERITOCRACY
Root : META
Meaning : ( along with, after, among, change (prefix) )
Example : METAPHOR, METASTASIS, METAPHYSICAL
Root : METER
Meaning : ( measure )
Example : PERIMETER, BAROMETER, DIAMETER, THERMOMETER, GEOMETRY
Root : METR
Meaning : ( measure )
Example : METRIC, SYMMETRY, GEOMETRY, TRIGONOMETRY
Root : METRO
Meaning : ( mother )
Example : METROPOLIS
Root : MICRO
Meaning : ( small )
Example : MICROCOSM, MICROBE, MICROSCOPIC
Root : MIGR
Meaning : ( wander )
Example : MIGRATORY, MIGRANT, IMMIGRATE, EMIGRATE
Root : MILIT
Meaning : ( soldier )
Example : MILITIA, MILITANT, MILITARY, MILES
Root : MIN
Meaning : ( project )
Example : EMINENT, EMINENCE, PROMINENT, IMMINENT, PREEMINENT
Root : MINN
Meaning : ( diminish, lessen, make small )
Example : DIMINISH, DIMINUTIVE, DIMINUTION, MINUTE, MINUET, MINIATURE
Root : MINOR
Meaning : ( less )
Example : MINORITY
Root : MINUT
Meaning : ( make small, lessen, diminish )
Example : MINUTE, MINUSCULE, DIMINUTION, MINUET
Root : MIR
Meaning : ( wonder at, behold, look )
Example : ADMIRE, MIRAGE, MIRACLE, MARVEL, MIRROR
Root : MIS
Meaning : ( wrong, mistaken, ill (prefix) )
Example : misnomer, mistrial, misprint, mistrust
Root : MIS
Meaning : ( hate )
Example : MISANTHROPE, MISOGAMY, MISOGYNY, MISONEISM
Root : MISS
Meaning : ( send )
Example : remiss, missle, intermission, missive
Root : MISS
Meaning : ( send (wcity) )
Example : admit, admittedly, commission, commitment, committee, compromise, dismissal, emission, emit, inadmissible, intermission, messenger, missionary, missile, omission, permissible, permitted, promise, remittance, submission, transmit, comMISSar, deMISe, eMISSary, interMITTent, MISSive, noncomMITTal, preMISe, reMISS, surMISe.
Root : MISTL
Meaning : ( twig )
Example : MISTLETOE
Root : MIT
Meaning : ( send, throw )
Example : INTERMITTENT, TRANSMIT, COMMIT, EMIT, PERMIT, ADMIT, OMIT, SUBMIT, REMIT
Root : MOD
Meaning : ( measure, manner, way )
Example : MODIFY, MODULATE, MODEST, MODEL, MODE, COMMODITY, COMMODE, MODALITY, BIMODAL
Root : MODER
Meaning : ( measure, manner, mode )
Example : MODERATE, MODERN, IMMODERATE
Root : MOL
Meaning : ( heap, mass )
Example : DEMOLISH, MOLECULE, MOLE
Root : MOLL
Meaning : ( soft )
Example : EMOLLIENT, MOLLIFY, MOLLUSK
Root : MON
Meaning : ( warn, remind, advise )
Example : MONUMENT, MONSTER, SUMMON, ADMONISH, MONITOR, PREMONITION, ADMONITION
Root : MONIT
Meaning : ( warn, remind, advise )
Example : PREMONITION, ADMONITION, MONITOR, MONITION
Root : MONO
Meaning : ( one, single )
Example : MONOCLE, MONARCH, MONOGRAM, MONOLOGUE
Root : MONSTR
Meaning : ( show, point out )
Example : DEMONSTRATE, DEMONSTRATIVE, MUSTER, REMONSTRATE
Root : MOR
Meaning : ( foolish )
Example : SOPHOMORE, SOPHOMORIC
Root : MORI
Meaning : ( die )
Example : MORIBUND
Root : MORON
Meaning : ( stupid )
Example : MORONIC
Root : MORPH
Meaning : ( shape, form )
Example : AMORPHOUS, MORPHINE, MORPHOLOGY, ANTHROPOMORPHIC, METAMORPHOSIS
Root : MORS
Meaning : ( bite )
Example : REMORSE, MORSEL, MORDACITY
Root : MORT
Meaning : ( death )
Example : MOROSE, MORTAL, RIGOR MORTIS, MORTICIAN, MORTIFY, IMMORTALITY, POSTMORTEM,
Root : MORT
Meaning : ( death )
Example : IMMORTALITY, MORTIFY, MORTAL, RIGOR MORTIS
Root : MOT
Meaning : ( move )
Example : EMOTIONAL, MOMENTARILY, REMOTE, PROMOTER, COMMOTION, MOTIVATE, MOTIVE, MOTOR
Root : MOUNT
Meaning : ( mountain, hill )
Example : TANTAMOUNT, AMOUNT, PARAMOUNT, MOUNTAINEER, INSURMOUNTABLE
Root : MOV
Meaning : ( move )
Example : MOVEMENT, MOMENTUM, MOVE
Root : MULT
Meaning : ( many, much )
Example : MULTILINGUAL, MULTIFARIOUS, MULTITUDE, MULTIPLY
Root : MUN
Meaning : ( a gift, achievement )
Example : MUNIFICENT, COMMUNE, REMUNERATE, EXCOMMUNICATE
Root : MUNI
Meaning : ( official duties, functions )
Example : COMMUNICATE, IMMUNITY, COMMUNISM
Root : MUT
Meaning : ( change )
Example : COMMUTE, MUTATION, MUTABLE, PERMUTATION, MUTUAL
Root : NARR
Meaning : ( relate, tell )
Example : NARRATIVE, NARRATE, NARRATOR, UNNARRATABLE
Root : NASC
Meaning : ( be born )
Example : nascent
Root : NAT
Meaning : ( born )
Example : Good-natured, International, Nativity, Unnatural, Cognate, Naive, Nationality, Supernatural, Innate, Nascent, Natal, Renaissance
Root : NAU
Meaning : ( ship, sailor )
Example : NAUTICAL, NAUSEA, ASTRONAUT, NAUSEATE
Root : NAV
Meaning : ( ship )
Example : CIRCUMNAVIGATE, NAVIGABLE, NAVY, NAVAL, NAVIGATE, NAVE
Root : NEC
Meaning : ( kill )
Example : PERNICIOUS, NECROPHOBIA, NECROLOGY
Root : NECRO
Meaning : ( dead body, death, kill )
Example : NECROPSY, NECROPHAGIA, NECROLOGY
Root : NECT
Meaning : ( bind )
Example : CONNECTION, CONNECTIVITY, INTERCONNECT, DISCONNECT
Root : NEG
Meaning : ( deny )
Example : RENEGE, NEGATIVE, ABNEGATION, RENEGADE
Root : NEGAT
Meaning : ( deny )
Example : NEGATE, ABNEGATION, NEGATIVE, NEGATION
Root : NEGOTI
Meaning : ( do business )
Example : NEGOTIATE, NEGOTIATION, PRENEGOTIATE
Root : NEO
Meaning : ( new )
Example : NEOPHYTE
Root : NEUR
Meaning : ( nerve )
Example : NEUROTIC, NEURITIS, NEURALGIA, NEURAL
Root : NIC
Meaning : ( harm, death )
Example : PERNICIOUS
Root : NIHIL
Meaning : ( nothing )
Example : ANNIHILATE, NIHILISM
Root : NOC
Meaning : ( hurt, harm )
Example : INNOCENT, INNOCUOUS, OBNOXIOUS
Root : NOCT
Meaning : ( night )
Example : NOCTURNAL, NOCTAMBULIST, NOCTURN
Root : NOM
Meaning : ( name, term )
Example : BINOMIAL, POLYNOMIAL, MISNOMER
Root : NOM(Y)
Meaning : ( law, system of laws )
Example : ECONOMY, AGRONOMY, AUTONOMY, ASTRONOMY,
Root : NOMEN
Meaning : ( name )
Example : NOMENCLATURE
Root : NOMIN
Meaning : ( name, nominal )
Example : NOMINATE, DENOMINATE, IGNOMINY
Root : NON
Meaning : ( not (prefix) )
Example : NONPARTISAN, NONFICTION, NONSENSE, NONCHALANT, NONEXISTENT
Root : NOST
Meaning : ( a return home )
Example : NOSTALGIA
Root : NOT
Meaning : ( know )
Example : NOTICE, NOTIFY, NOTION, NOTORIOUS, CONNOTE, NOTARY, ANNOTATE, DENOTE
Root : NOT(A)
Meaning : ( mark )
Example : DENOTE, DENOTATION, NOTE, NOTABLE, ANNOTATE
Root : NOUNC
Meaning : ( declare, tell )
Example : PRONOUNCE, ANNOUNCE, DENOUNCE, RENOUNCE
Root : NOV
Meaning : ( new )
Example : NOVICE, INNOVATE, NOVELTY, RENOVATION, NOVEL, NOVA
Root : NOX
Meaning : ( night )
Example : EQUINOX
Root : NOX
Meaning : ( hurt )
Example : NOXIOUS, OBNOXIOUS,
Root : NULL
Meaning : ( none, nothing )
Example : NULLIFY, NULLIFICATION, ANNUL
Root : NUMER
Meaning : ( number )
Example : NUMEROUS, NUMERAL, ENUMERATE, INNUMERABLE, SUPERNUMERARY
Root : NUNCI
Meaning : ( declare, tell, bring tidings )
Example : ENUNCIATE, NUNCIO
Root : NUR
Meaning : ( nourish, feed )
Example : NURSE, NURTURE, NURSARY
Root : NUTR
Meaning : ( nourish, feed )
Example : NUTRIMENT, NUTRITIOUS, NUTRITIVE, NURTURE, NURSE
Root : NYM
Meaning : ( name )
Example : PSEUDONYM, EPONYM, SYNONYM, ANTONYM, ACRONYM
Root : OB
Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against (prefix) )
Example : OBJECT, OBLIGATE, OBLIQUE, OBLIGE, OBVIOUS, OBLIQUE, OBSTACLE
Root : OB
Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against )
Example : OBTUSE, OBLIQUE
Root : OC
Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against )
Example : OCCURRENCE
Root : OCT
Meaning : ( eight )
Example : OCTOPUS, OCTAGON
Root : OCTAV
Meaning : ( eight )
Example : OCTAVE
Root : OCUL
Meaning : ( eye )
Example : OCULAR, BINOCULARS, MONOCLE, INOCULATE, OCULIST
Root : ODI
Meaning : ( hatred, ill-will )
Example : ODIUM, ODIOUS, ANNOY
Root : ODI
Meaning : ( hate, ill-will )
Example : ODIUM, ODIOUS, ANNOY
Root : OMBR
Meaning : ( shade )
Example : SOMBRERO, SOMBER
Root : OMNI
Meaning : ( all )
Example : OMNIPRESENT, OMNIPOTENT, OMNISCIENT, OMNIVORE, OMNIFICENT, OMNIBUS
Root : OMPT
Meaning : ( take, buy )
Example : PROMPT
Root : ONER
Meaning : ( burden )
Example : EXONERATE, ONEROUS
Root : ONYM
Meaning : ( name )
Example : ANONYMOUS, HOMONYM, SYNONYM
Root : OP
Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against )
Example : OPPOSITE, OPPOSITION
Root : OPER
Meaning : ( work )
Example : OPERATE, OPERA, COOPERATION
Root : OPERI
Meaning : ( hide, cover )
Example : COVER, COVERT
Root : OPT
Meaning : ( see, sight )
Example : OPTICAL, OPTICIAN
Root : OPUL
Meaning : ( wealth )
Example : OPULENCE, OPULENT
Root : OR
Meaning : ( mouth )
Example : ORAL, ORIFICE
Root : OR
Meaning : ( pray, address )
Example : INEXORABLE, ADORE, PERORATION, ORISON, ORATORY, ORACLE
Root : ORAT
Meaning : ( pray, address, speak )
Example : ORATOR, ORATION, ORATORY, ADORATION
Root : ORD
Meaning : ( begin, weave )
Example : PRIMORDIAL
Root : ORDIN
Meaning : ( order, rank, arrange, regulate )
Example : SUBORDINATE, ORDINANCE, ORDINARY, ORDINATION, INORDINATE, CO-ORDINATE, ORDER, DISORDER, ORDERLY
Root : ORIUM
Meaning : ( a place for (suffix) )
Example : AUDITORIUM
Root : ORN
Meaning : ( adorn,furnish )
Example : ORNAMENT, ADORN, SUBORN, ORNATE
Root : ORTHO
Meaning : ( straight, correct )
Example : ORTHODOX, ORTHODONTIST, ORTHOEPY, ORTHOGRAPHY
Root : OSS
Meaning : ( bone )
Example : OSSIFICATION, OSSIFY, OSSEOUS
Root : OSTE
Meaning : ( bone )
Example : OSTEOPOROSIS, OSTEOPATHY
Root : PAC
Meaning : ( peace )
Example : PACIFY, PACIFIST, COMPACT
Root : PAEN
Meaning : ( almost (prefix) )
Example : peninsula
Root : PAIR
Meaning : ( get ready, set )
Example : REPAIR
Root : PALEO
Meaning : ( ancient (prefix) )
Example : PALEONTOLOGY
Root : PALP
Meaning : ( feel )
Example : PALPABLE, PALPITATION, PALPITATE
Root : PAN
Meaning : ( all (prefix) )
Example : PANTHEON, PANACEA, PANOPLY, PANORAMA, PANDORA, PANCREAS, PANDEMIC, PANTHEOISM
Root : PAN
Meaning : ( bread )
Example : COMPANY, PANNIER, PANTRY, PANCAKE, PANNIERS, PANATELLA
Root : PAND
Meaning : ( spread out )
Example : EXPAND
Root : PANS
Meaning : ( spread out )
Example : EXPANSE, EXPANSIVE
Root : PAR
Meaning : ( come in sight )
Example : APPARITION, TRANSPARENT, PARENT, REPERTOIRE
Root : PAR
Meaning : ( set in order, get ready )
Example : REPARATION. PARADE, RAMPART, PREPARE, SEPARATE, INSEPARABLE, IRREPARABLE, IMPERIOUS, COMPARE, REPAIR
Root : PAR
Meaning : ( equal )
Example : PARITY, DISPARITY, DISPARATE, PARIMUTUEL, PEER, PEERAGE, DISPARAGE
Root : PARA
Meaning : ( beside, beyond, at or to one side of, past by (prefix) )
Example : PARADOX, PARABOLA, PARAGRAPH, PARASITE, PARAPHRASE, PARACHUTE
Root : PARS
Meaning : ( part )
Example : PARSE, PARCEL
Root : PART
Meaning : ( divide, share, separate, part )
Example : PARTISAN, APARTMENT, APARTHEID, PARTIAL, PARTICLE, PARCEL, PARTITION, TRIPARTITE, DEPART, IMPARTIAL, PORTION, COMPARTMENT, REPARTEE
Root : PASS
Meaning : ( step )
Example : SURPASS, TRESPASS, ENCOMPASS, PASSAGE, PASSPORT, COMPASS, PACE, PASSWORD, PASSENGER, IMPASSABLE
Root : PASS
Meaning : ( feel, suffer )
Example : PASSIVE, COMPASSION, PASSIONATE, PASSIVITY
Root : PAT
Meaning : ( suffer, feel, endure )
Example : PATIENT, COMPATIBLE, PATIENT, PASSIVE, COMPASSION, IMPATIENCE
Root : PATER
Meaning : ( father )
Example : PATERNITY
Root : PATH
Meaning : ( feel, suffer )
Example : ANTIPATHY, APATHY, SYMPATHIZER, PATHETIC, SYMPATHY, PATHOS
Root : PATR
Meaning : ( father )
Example : PATRIARCH, PATRIOTISM, PATRONIZE, PATRICIAN, PATRON, EXPATRIATE
Root : PAU
Meaning : ( few )
Example : PAUCITY
Root : PEAC
Meaning : ( peace )
Example : PEACEFUL
Root : PEAS
Meaning : ( peace )
Example : APPEASE
Root : PECC
Meaning : ( sin )
Example : IMPECCABLE, PECCADILLO
Root : PECC
Meaning : ( sin )
Example : IMPECCABLE, PECCADILLO, PECCANT, PECCABLE
Root : PECT
Meaning : ( breast, chest )
Example : PECTORAL, EXPECTORATE
Root : PECU
Meaning : ( money )
Example : PECULATE, IMPECUNIOUS, PECUNIARY
Root : PED
Meaning : ( foot )
Example : EXPEDITE, PEDAL, IMPEDE, BIPED, QUADRUPED, PEDESTAL, PEDESTRIAN
Root : PED
Meaning : ( child )
Example : PEDAGOGUE, PEDAGOGY, PEDIATRICIAN, PEDANTIC
Root : PEER
Meaning : ( equal )
Example : PEERAGE
Root : PEL-PELL
Meaning : ( drive, urge )
Example : EXPEL, REPEL, COMPEL, DISPEL, REPELLENT
Root : PEL/PUL
Meaning : ( drive, urge )
Example : expulsion, propel, pulsate, repulsive
Root : PELL
Meaning : ( skin, fur )
Example : PELLICLE, PELT, PELISSE, SURPLICE, PELL
Root : PEN
Meaning : ( pain, punishment )
Example : penal, penitent, punish, impunity, impune, repent, subpoena, penalty,
Root : PEND
Meaning : ( hang, weigh, pay )
Example : STIPEND, IMPENDING, PENDULUM, PENDENT, EXPEND, SUSPEND, APPEND
Root : PENS
Meaning : ( hang, weigh, pay )
Example : PENSION, PENSIVE, SUSPENSION, COMPENSATE, PROPENSITY, DISPENSE, INEXPENSIVE
Root : PENTA
Meaning : ( five (prefix) )
Example : PENTAGON, PENTATHLON
Root : PER
Meaning : ( try, test )
Example : EXPERIMENT, EXPERIENCE, EXPERT, PERIL
Root : PER
Meaning : ( through, thoroughly, utterly, very (prefix) )
Example : PERVERT, PERFECT, PERVADE, PERCEIVE, PERTURB, PERUSE
Root : PERI
Meaning : ( around (prefix) )
Example : PERIPHERAL, PERIMETER, PERIGEE
Root : PERI
Meaning : ( trial, test, try, )
Example : PERIL, IMPERILED, EXPERIENCE, EXPERT
Root : PET(IT)
Meaning : ( attack, seek, ask, strive, fall, rush at )
Example : COMPETE, APPETITE, PROPITIOUS, COMPETENT, COMPETITOR, PETITION, IMPETUS, IMPETUOUS, PETULANT, REPEAT, PERPETUAL
Root : PETR
Meaning : ( stone, rock )
Example : PETRIFY, PETROLEUM, PETER, PIER
Root : PHAN
Meaning : ( show, bring to light, appear )
Example : PHANTOM, EPIPHANY, FANCY, FANTASTIC, FANTASY, DIAPHANOUS
Root : PHEN
Meaning : ( appear, show, shine )
Example : PHENOMENON, PHENOMENA, PHENOMENAL
Root : PHIL
Meaning : ( loving, fond )
Example : BIBLIOPHILE, FRANCOPHILE, PHILANTHROPY, PHILOSOPHY, PHILOLOGY, PHILANDERER, PHILTER, PHILATELIST, PHILODENDRON
Root : PHOBIA
Meaning : ( fear )
Example : CLAUSTROPHOBIA, ACROPHOBIA, HYDROPHOBIA, XENOPHOBIA
Root : PHON
Meaning : ( sound )
Example : CACOPHONY, PHONIC, SYMPHONY, EUPHONIOUS, MEGAPHONE, TELEPHONE
Root : PHOR
Meaning : ( carry, bringing )
Example : SEMAPHORE, METAPHOR, PHOSPHORUS
Root : PHOS
Meaning : ( light )
Example : PHOSPHOROUS
Root : PHOT
Meaning : ( light )
Example : PHOTOGENIC, PHOTON, PHOTOGRAPHY
Root : PHYSI
Meaning : ( nature, natural science )
Example : PHYSICS, PHYSIOLOGY, PHYSIOGRAPHY, PHYSIOLOGIST
Root : PICT
Meaning : ( paint )
Example : PICTURESQUE, DEPICT, PICTURE
Root : PLAC
Meaning : ( please )
Example : COMPLACENT, PLACEBO, PLEASANT, DISPLEASURE, PLACID, PLACATE, IMPLACABLE
Root : PLAUD
Meaning : ( clap, strike )
Example : APPLAUD, PLAUDIT, PLAUSIBLE, EXPLODE
Root : PLAUS
Meaning : ( clap, strike )
Example : PLAUSIBLE
Root : PLE
Meaning : ( fill )
Example : IMPLEMENT, SUPPLEMENT, COMPLEMENT, IMPLEMENT, COMPLEMENTARY, COMPLETE, COMPLETION
Root : PLEN
Meaning : ( fill )
Example : REPLENISH, PLENTY, PLENARY
Root : PLET
Meaning : ( fill, full )
Example : COMPLETE, PLETHORA, DEPLETION, REPLETE, EXPLETIVE
Root : PLI
Meaning : ( fold, bend )
Example : compliant, suppliant, pliable, apply, imply, reply
Root : PLIC
Meaning : ( fold, bend, embrace )
Example : explicit, complicity, imply, implicit, replica, implement, simplicity, supplicate, applicant, accomplice, implicate, explicate, multiplication, duplicate
Root : PLOD
Meaning : ( clap )
Example : EXPLODE, IMPLODE
Root : PLOR
Meaning : ( cry out, wail )
Example : EXPLORATION, DEPLORE, IMPLORE
Root : PLOY
Meaning : ( fold )
Example : DEPLOYMENT
Root : PLUR
Meaning : ( more )
Example : PLURALITY, PLURAL
Root : PLY
Meaning : ( fold )
Example : IMPLY
Root : PNEUMA
Meaning : ( wind, air, breath )
Example : PNEUMATIC
Root : PNEUMON
Meaning : ( lung, breath )
Example : PNEUMONIA
Root : POD
Meaning : ( foot )
Example : PODIUM, PODIATRIST, TRIPOD, CHIROPODIST
Root : POIGN
Meaning : ( prick, point )
Example : POIGNANT
Root : POL
Meaning : ( make sooth )
Example : POLISH, INTERPOLATE, POLITE, APOLOGY
Root : POLIS
Meaning : ( city )
Example : MEGALOPOLIS, METROPOLIS, ACROPOLIS. NECROPOLIS
Root : POLL
Meaning : ( (hair of the) head, top of the tree )
Example : POLLSTER, POLL, POLL TAX
Root : POLY
Meaning : ( many (prefix) )
Example : POLYGAMY, POLYNOMIAL, POLYHEDRON, POLYMER
Root : PON
Meaning : ( place, put )
Example : COMPONENT, OPPONENT, EXPONENT, POSTPONE
Root : POPUL
Meaning : ( people )
Example : POPULACE, POPULAR, POPULATE
Root : PORT
Meaning : ( carry, bear, bring )
Example : PORTABLE, PORTFOLIO, PORTAGE, PORTER, PORTICO, PORTMANTEAU, COMPORT, DEPORT, EXPORT, IMPORT, PURPORT, REPORT, SUPPORT, TRANSPORT, OPPORTUNE
Root : PORTIO
Meaning : ( part, share )
Example : PORTION, PROPORTION, APPORTION
Root : POS
Meaning : ( place, put, lay )
Example : JUXTAPOSE, EXPOSE, SUPPOSE, COMPOSE, POSTURE, OPPOSE, PROPOSE, PURPOSE, IMPOSE, POSITION
Root : POS
Meaning : ( place, put )
Example : expose, juxtapose, proposition, repository
Root : POSIT
Meaning : ( place, put, settle )
Example : COMPOSITION, DEPOSIT, IMPOSITION, IMPOSTOR, IMPOSE, REPOSITORY
Root : POSS
Meaning : ( be able, have power )
Example : POSSESSIVE, POSSE, DISPOSSESS, POSSIBILITY
Root : POST
Meaning : ( after (prefix) )
Example : POSTPONE, POSTERITY, POSTHUMOUS, PREPOSTEROUS
Root : POSTER
Meaning : ( coming after, following )
Example : POSTERIOR, PREPOSTEROUS, ANTERIOR, POSTERITY
Root : POT
Meaning : ( drink )
Example : POTABLE, POTION, POTATION, POTTAGE
Root : POTENT
Meaning : ( powerful, potent )
Example : POTENT, POTENTIAL, POTENTATE, IMPOTENT, OMNIPOTENT
Root : POV
Meaning : ( poor )
Example : POVERTY, IMPOVERISH
Root : PRE
Meaning : ( before, in advance (prefix) )
Example : Predict - 5, Precaution - 6, Predominant - 6, Prejudice-5, Presume - 7, Prevail - 7, Preoccupation - 8, Premature - 8
Root : PRECI
Meaning : ( price, value )
Example : APPRECIATION, PRECIOUS, DEPRECIATE, PRAISE
Root : PREHEND
Meaning : ( take, seize, grasp )
Example : APPREHEND, COMPREHEND, APPREHENSIVE, REPREHENSIBLE
Root : PRESS
Meaning : ( press, strain )
Example : PRESSURE, EXPRESSIVE, COMPRESS, IMPRESSION, DEPRESSIVE
Root : PRETI
Meaning : ( price )
Example : APPRECIATION, DEPRECIATE, APPRAISE, APPRECIABLE
Root : PRIM
Meaning : ( first )
Example : PRIMITIVE, PRIMEVAL, PRIMER, PRIMOGENITURE, PRIMARILY
Root : PRIS
Meaning : ( seize, grasp, hold )
Example : PRISON, ENTERPRISE, REPRISAL, SURPRISE, COMPRISE
Root : PRIV
Meaning : ( separate, deprive, single )
Example : PRIVILEGE, PRIVY, PRIVATE, PRIVACY, DEPRIVE
Root : PRO
Meaning : ( in front of, before, forward, in favor of (prefix) )
Example : Proclaim - 6, Prognosticate - HS, Progressive - 7, Projection - 8, Promotion - 8, Proposal - 7, Prospect - 5, Provoke - 7
Root : PROB
Meaning : ( test, prove )
Example : APPROBATION, REPROBATE, IMPROBABLE, PROBATION, PROBE, PROBABLE, PROVE
Root : PROB
Meaning : ( honest, excellent )
Example : PROBITY
Root : PROPRI
Meaning : ( one's own, peculiar, select )
Example : APPROPRIATE, PROPRIETY, PROPRIETARY, PROPERTY, PROPER
Root : PROTO
Meaning : ( first )
Example : PROTOCOL, PROTOTYPE, PROTAGONIST, PROTOZOAN, PROTOPLASM
Root : PROVIS
Meaning : ( provide )
Example : PROVISION, PROVISO,
Root : PROXIM
Meaning : ( nearest, very near )
Example : APPROXIMATE, PROXY, PROXIMITY
Root : PRUD
Meaning : ( foresee )
Example : PRUDENT, PRUDE, JURISPRUDENCE, PROVIDE
Root : PSYCH
Meaning : ( mind, soul, spirit )
Example : PSYCHOANALYSIS, PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHOPATH, PSYCHIC
Root : PUBLIC
Meaning : ( public, of the people )
Example : REPUBLIC, PUBLICIZE
Root : PUD
Meaning : ( feel shame, blush )
Example : REPUDIATE, IMPUDENT
Root : PUGN
Meaning : ( fight )
Example : REPUGNANT, PUGNACIOUS, PUGILISM, IMPUGN, PUGILIST
Root : PULS
Meaning : ( drive, urge )
Example : IMPULSIVE, PULSE, COMPULSIVE, COMPULSORY, REPULSION, EXPULSION
Root : PUN
Meaning : ( punishment, pain )
Example : PUNITIVE, IMPUNITY
Root : PUNCT
Meaning : ( prick, point )
Example : PUNCTUATE, PUNCTURE, PUNCTUAL, COMPUNCTION, PUNCTILIOUS
Root : PUNG
Meaning : ( prick, point )
Example : PUNGENT, EXPUNGE
Root : PUT
Meaning : ( think, reckon, suppose )
Example : COMPUTABLE, DEPUTY, DISPUTE, IMPUTE, REPUTE
Root : PUT
Meaning : ( cleanse, trim, prune, lop off )
Example : AMPUTATE
Root : PYR
Meaning : ( fire )
Example : PYROMANIA, PYROSIS, PYROMETER, PYRE, PYROTECHNICS, EMPYREAN
Root : QUADR
Meaning : ( square, fourfold )
Example : QUADRANT, QUADRANGLE, QUADRILLE, SQUADRON, QUADRUPED, QUADRILATERAL, QUADRUPLE
Root : QUAINT
Meaning : ( know )
Example : ACQUAINT, QUAINT, ACQUAINTANCE, REACQUAINT
Root : QUAL
Meaning : ( of what sort or kind )
Example : QUALITY, QUALIFY
Root : QUARANT
Meaning : ( forty )
Example : QUARANTINE
Root : QUART
Meaning : ( fourth )
Example : QUARTERLY, QUARTET, QUARTER
Root : QUER
Meaning : ( ask, seek )
Example : QUERY, QUERULOUS, CONQUER
Root : QUEST
Meaning : ( ask, seek )
Example : QUESTIONABLE, INQUEST, REQUEST, CONQUEST, QUESTIONNAIRE
Root : QUIES
Meaning : ( quiet, rest )
Example : ACQUIESCENCE, QUIESCENT, ACQUIESCE
Root : QUIET
Meaning : ( quiet, rest )
Example : QUIETNESS, TRANQUIL, ACQUIT, QUIETUDE, REQUITE
Root : QUINT
Meaning : ( five )
Example : QUINTESSENCE, QUINTUPLE, QUINTILE
Root : QUINT
Meaning : ( five )
Example : QUINTILE, QUINTUPLE, QUINTET, QUINTA
Root : QUIR
Meaning : ( seek, ask )
Example : acquire, exquisite, inquisitive, require, enquire, perquisite
Root : QUIR/QUIS
Meaning : ( seek, ask )
Example : acquire, exquisite, inquisitive, require
Root : QUIS
Meaning : ( seek, ask )
Example : CONQUISTADOR, INQUISITIVE, EXQUISITE, PERQUISITE
Root : QUIT
Meaning : ( quiet, rest )
Example : ACQUITTAL
Root : QUOT
Meaning : ( how many )
Example : QUOTE, QUOTATION, QUOTA, QUOTIENT
Root : RAB
Meaning : ( madness, rage )
Example : RABID, RAGE, RABBLE
Root : RADI
Meaning : ( ray, shine )
Example : RADIANT, IRRADIATE, RADIOACTIVITY, RADIUS
Root : RADIC
Meaning : ( root )
Example : RADICAL, RADISH, ERADICATE, RADICCHIO
Root : RAM
Meaning : ( branch )
Example : RAMIFICATION, RAMIFY
Root : RAP
Meaning : ( grasp, seize )
Example : RAPIDITY, RAPACIOUS, RAPID, RAPINE
Root : RAPT
Meaning : ( seize )
Example : RAPTURE, RAPTORES
Root : RAS
Meaning : ( scrape )
Example : abrasion, erase, rase, razor, rasorial
Root : RAT
Meaning : ( think, calculate, determine, settle )
Example : RATIFY, RATIONAL, RATION, RATE, RATIO, RATIFICATION
Root : RAV
Meaning : ( bear away )
Example : RAVISH, RAVINE
Root : RAZ
Meaning : ( scrape )
Example : RAZOR
Root : RE
Meaning : ( again, back (prefix) )
Example : Rebellious - 7, Recognition - 6, Reflect - 5, Rehabilitation - 8, Reliable - 6, Respiration - 8, Reunion - 7, Revive - 6
Root : RECT
Meaning : ( ruled, right, straight )
Example : RECTIFY, RECTANGLE, RECTITUDE, CORRECT, ERECT, DIRECT, RECTOR
Root : REFER
Meaning : ( bring back, carry back )
Example : REFERENDUM, REFERENCE, REFEREE, RELATE
Root : REG
Meaning : ( king )
Example : regicide, regal
Root : REG
Meaning : ( rule, govern )
Example : regalia, regency, regent, regimen, regiment, region, regional, regulate
Root : REGIS
Meaning : ( list, matters recorded )
Example : REGISTER, REGISTRABLE,
Root : REGUL
Meaning : ( a rule )
Example : regular, regulate, deregulate
Root : RELAT
Meaning : ( carry back, bring back )
Example : CORRELATE, RELATION, CORRELATION
Root : RELATIO
Meaning : ( carry back )
Example : RELATIONSHIP
Root : REND
Meaning : ( give up )
Example : RENDER, SURRENDER, RENDEZVOUS
Root : REPT
Meaning : ( creep, seize, snatch )
Example : SURREPTITIOUS, REPTILE
Root : RETRO
Meaning : ( backward (prefix) )
Example : RETROACTIVE
Root : REVER
Meaning : ( to stand in awe of; fear )
Example : REVERE, REVERENCE, REVEREND
Root : RID
Meaning : ( laugh )
Example : RIDICULOUS, DERIDE, RIDICULE
Root : RIS
Meaning : ( laugh )
Example : RISIBLE, DERISORY, DERISION
Root : RIV
Meaning : ( stream, brook )
Example : DERIVE, DERIVATION, RIVAL, RIVULET
Root : ROD
Meaning : ( gnaw, eat )
Example : CORROSION, CORRODE, ERODE, EROSION, RODENT
Root : ROG
Meaning : ( ask, demand )
Example : ARROGANT, ROGUE, INTERROGATE, SURROGATE, ABROGATE
Root : ROGAT
Meaning : ( ask, demand )
Example : DEROGATORY, INTERROGATE, SURROGATE, PREROGATIVE, ABROGATE
Root : ROT
Meaning : ( wheel )
Example : ROTATE, ROTARY, ROTOTILLER
Root : ROU
Meaning : ( red )
Example : ROUGE
Root : ROY
Meaning : ( rule, king )
Example : ROYALTY, VICEROY, POMEROY, CORDUROY
Root : RUB
Meaning : ( red )
Example : RUBELLA, RUBICUND, RUBY, RUBRIC, ERUBESCENT
Root : RUD
Meaning : ( red )
Example : RUDDY
Root : RUD
Meaning : ( crude, raw, rough )
Example : RUDIMENTARY, RUDE, ERUDITE, RUDIMENT
Root : RUPT
Meaning : ( break, burst )
Example : RUPTURE, ERUPT, ABRUPT, CORRUPT, DISRUPT, INTERRUPTION, BANKRUPT
Root : SACR
Meaning : ( holy, sacred )
Example : SACRILEGE, SACRAMENT, SACRIFICE, SACRED, CONSECRATE, DESECRATE
Root : SAG
Meaning : ( perceive, seek out )
Example : SAGACIOUS, SAGITTARIUS, SAGE, PRESAGE, SAGACITY
Root : SAIN
Meaning : ( sacred, holy )
Example : SAINTLY
Root : SAL
Meaning : ( leap, spring forward )
Example : SALIENT, SALMON, SALLY, ASSAIL, RESILIENT, SALACIOUS, SALTATION
Root : SAL
Meaning : ( salt )
Example : SALINE, SALAD, SALARY, SALINIZATION, SALINITY, SALTWATER
Root : SALUT
Meaning : ( health )
Example : SALUTE, SALUBRIOUS, SALUTARY
Root : SALV
Meaning : ( save )
Example : SALVATION, SALVAGE, SALVE
Root : SAN
Meaning : ( heal )
Example : SANITARIUM, SANITY, SANATORY
Root : SANCT
Meaning : ( holy, sacred )
Example : SANCTUARY, SANCTITY, SANCTIFY, SANCTIMONY, SANCTION
Root : SANGUI
Meaning : ( blood )
Example : SANGUINARY, SANGFROID, SANGUINE, CONSANGUINITY
Root : SANIT
Meaning : ( health )
Example : SANITY, SANITARIUM, SANITARY, SANITIZE, SANITATION
Root : SAP
Meaning : ( taste, to be wise )
Example : SAPID, SAPIENT, SAVOR, INSIPID, SAPIEN
Root : SATIS
Meaning : ( enough, sufficient )
Example : SATISFY, SATIATE, INSATIABLE, UNSATISFACTORY, SATURATE, SATISFACTION
Root : SATUR
Meaning : ( enough )
Example : UNSATURATED, SATURATE
Root : SAULT
Meaning : ( leap, spring forward )
Example : ASSAULT, INSULT, RESULT, EXULT, SOMERSAULT
Root : SCEND
Meaning : ( climb )
Example : ASCEND, DESCEND, TRANSCEND, CONDESCEND
Root : SCI
Meaning : ( know )
Example : PLEBISCITE, CONSCIENTIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, CONSCIOUS, UNCONSCIONABLE, SCIENCE, SUBCONSCIOUS, OMNISCIENT, PRESCIENCE
Root : SCOPE
Meaning : ( watch, see )
Example : HOROSCOPE, GYROSCOPE, STETHOSCOPE, PERISCOPE
Root : SCRIB
Meaning : ( write )
Example : SCRIBBLE, ASCRIBE, DESCRIBE, INSCRIBE, SUBSCRIBE, PRESCRIBE, PROSCRIBE, TRANSCRIBE
Root : SCRIPT
Meaning : ( write )
Example : CONSCRIPT, SCRIPTURE. POSTSCRIPT, TRANSCRIPT, INSCRIPTION, DESCRIPTIVE, SUBSCRIPTION, SCRIPT
Root : SCRUT
Meaning : ( search into carefully )
Example : INSCRUTABLE, SCRUTINY
Root : SCRUT
Meaning : ( search into carefully, examine )
Example : INSCRUTABLE, SCRUTINY
Root : SCUR
Meaning : ( cover, conceal )
Example : OBSCURE
Root : SE
Meaning : ( apart, without (prefix) )
Example : SEGREGATE, SEQUESTER, SEDITION, SECEDE, SEDUCE
Root : SEC
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : SECONDARY
Root : SECT
Meaning : ( cut )
Example : DISSECT, INTERSECT, SECTION, SECANT, INSECT
Root : SECU/SEQU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : consecutive, inconsequential, prosecute, sequel
Root : SECUT
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : CONSECUTIVE, PERSECUTE, PROSECUTE, EXECUTE
Root : SED
Meaning : ( sit, settle )
Example : SEDIMENT, SEDATE, SEDENTARY, SUPERSEDE
Root : SELF
Meaning : ( by oneself (prefix) )
Example : SELFISH
Root : SELL
Meaning : ( take, sees )
Example : CONSULATE, CONSULT, CONSULTATION, CONSULTANCY
Root : SEMBL
Meaning : ( seem, appear, be like )
Example : SEMBLANCE, RESEMBLE, DISSEMBLE, ASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLE
Root : SEMI
Meaning : ( half )
Example : SEMIPRECIOUS, SEMICOLON, SEMESTER, SEMICONSCIOUS, SEMISKILLED
Root : SEMIN
Meaning : ( seed, sow )
Example : DISSEMINATE, SEMINARY, SEMINAR, SEMINAL
Root : SEN
Meaning : ( old )
Example : SENILE, SENIOR, SENATE, SENESCENT, SENESCHAL, SIRE
Root : SENS
Meaning : ( feel, perceive, think )
Example : SENSORY, SENSE, SENSIBLE, SENSUAL, NONSENSE, CONSENSUS, SENSATION
Root : SENT
Meaning : ( feel, be aware, think )
Example : SENTIMENT, PRESENTIMENT, SENTENCE, ASSENT, CONSENT, DISSENT, RESENT
Root : SEQU
Meaning : ( follow )
Example : OBSEQUIOUS, SEQUESTER, SEQUEL, SEQUENCE, CONSEQUENT, SUBSEQUENT
Root : SER
Meaning : ( join, bind, put, connect, order, a row )
Example : SERIAL, SERIALIZE, SERIES, DISSERTATION
Root : SERI
Meaning : ( grave, serious )
Example : SERIOUS
Root : SERT
Meaning : ( join, bind, put )
Example : ASSERT, DESERT, DISSERTATION, EXERT, INSERT, CONCERT
Root : SERV
Meaning : ( serve, keep, protect )
Example : CONSERVATORY, CONSERVATION, OBSERVE, PRESERVE, RESERVE, DESERVE
Root : SESQUI
Meaning : ( one and a half )
Example : SESQUIPEDALIAN, SESQUICENTENNIAL
Root : SESS
Meaning : ( sit, be still )
Example : OBSESSION, SESSION
Root : SEVER
Meaning : ( serious, grave,strict )
Example : PERSEVERE, ASSEVERATE, SEVERITY, SEVERE, PERSEVERANCE
Root : SEXT
Meaning : ( sixth )
Example : SEXTANT, SEXTUPLE, SEXAGENARIAN
Root : SID
Meaning : ( sit, settle )
Example : PRESIDE, SUBSIDE, PRESIDENCY, SUBSIDY, RESIDUE, ASSIDUOUS, INSIDIOUS, DISSIDENT
Root : SIDER
Meaning : ( star )
Example : RECONSIDER, CONSIDER, CONSIDERATION
Root : SIGN
Meaning : ( mark )
Example : INSIGNIA, SIGNAL, RESIGNATION, DESIGNATE, INSIGNIFICANT, SIGNIFY, DESIGNER, SIGNATURE, ASSIGNMENT
Root : SILIC
Meaning : ( flint )
Example : SILICATE, SILICIFY
Root : SIMIL
Meaning : ( like, make like, together )
Example : ASSIMILATE, SIMILARITY, SIMILE, SIMULATE, DISSIMILAR
Root : SIMUL
Meaning : ( at the same time, make like )
Example : SIMULTANEOUS, SIMULATE
Root : SINU
Meaning : ( fold, bend, curve )
Example : INSINUATE, COSINE, SINUOUS
Root : SIPA
Meaning : ( throw )
Example : DISSIPATE
Root : SIR
Meaning : ( star, heavenly body )
Example : UNDESIRABLE, DESIROUS, DESIDERATE
Root : SIST
Meaning : ( to stand, place )
Example : PERSIST, ASSIST, INSIST, RESIST, SUBSIST, CONSIST, DESIST, EXIST
Root : SOCI
Meaning : ( partner, companion )
Example : SOCIOLOGIST, ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATE, SOCIETY, SOCIALISM
Root : SOL
Meaning : ( alone, only )
Example : SOLILOQUY, SOLO, SOLE, DESOLATE, SOLITAIRE, SOLITUDE, SOLITARY
Root : SOL
Meaning : ( the sun )
Example : SOLAR, PARASOL, SOLSTICE
Root : SOLUT
Meaning : ( loosen )
Example : RESOLUTION, ABSOLUTE, DISSOLUTE, SOLUTION, SOLUBLE
Root : SOLV
Meaning : ( loosen, release )
Example : ABSOLVE, INSOLVENT, RESOLVE, DISSOLVE,
Root : SOMN
Meaning : ( sleep )
Example : INSOMNIA, SOMNOLENT, SOMNAMBULIST, SOMNOLENCE
Root : SON
Meaning : ( sound )
Example : SONATA, RESONANCE, CONSONANT, SONOROUS, UNISON, DISSONANCE
Root : SOPH
Meaning : ( wise, wisdom )
Example : PHILOSOPHER, SOPHISTICATION, PHILOSOPHY, SOPHISTRY
Root : SORT
Meaning : ( lot, kind )
Example : SORCERY, CONSORT, ASSORT, SORT, SORCERER, ASSORTMENT
Root : SORTI
Meaning : ( escape, go out, leave )
Example : RESORT
Root : SPE(R)
Meaning : ( hope )
Example : PROSPER, PROSPERITY
Root : SPECI
Meaning : ( kind, sort )
Example : SPECIES, SPECIAL, SPECIFY, SPICE
Root : SPECT
Meaning : ( look, see, appear )
Example : spectrum, spectacle, inspection, spectator, respect, circumspect, perspective, species, specimen, expectant, expectorant, expectorate
Root : SPER
Meaning : ( scatter, strew, sprinkle )
Example : DISPERSE, INTERSPERSE, ASPERSION
Root : SPHERE
Meaning : ( sphere )
Example : SPHERICAL, ATMOSPHERE, HEMISPHERE, STRATOSPHERE, SPHEROID
Root : SPIC
Meaning : ( look at, see )
Example : SUSPICIOUS, INAUSPICIOUS, PERSPICUITY, DESPICABLE, CONSPICUOUS
Root : SPIR
Meaning : ( breathe )
Example : TRANSPIRE, SPIRIT, ASPIRE, CONSPIRE, EXPIRE, INSPIRE, PERSPIRE, RESPIRATION
Root : SPOND
Meaning : ( promise, pledge, answer )
Example : RESPOND, DESPONDENT, DESPONDENCY, CORRESPONDENCE
Root : SPONS
Meaning : ( promise, answer )
Example : RESPONSE, RESPONSIBLE, UNRESPONSIVE, SPONSOR
Root : STA
Meaning : ( stand )
Example : STAMINA, OBSTACLE, STANDARD, CONSTANT, ESTABLISH, ECSTASY, STABILITY
Root : STANT
Meaning : ( stand )
Example : SUBSTANCE, CONSTANT, DISTANT, INSTANT, STANCHION, STANZA, CIRCUMSTANCE
Root : STAT
Meaning : ( stand )
Example : STATE, STATUS, STATUE, STATURE
Root : STATUT
Meaning : ( place, put, set, establish, stand )
Example : STATUTE, CONSTITUTE, DESTITUTE, SUBSTITUTE, INSTITUTE
Root : STELL
Meaning : ( star )
Example : STELLAR, CONSTELLATION
Root : STEREO
Meaning : ( solid )
Example : STEREOTYPE, STEREOPHONIC
Root : STERN
Meaning : ( spread (out), stretch out )
Example : STERNUM, SUBSTRATE, STRATUM, STRATOSPHERE
Root : STIGM
Meaning : ( prick, mark, brand )
Example : STIGMATIZE, STIGMA
Root : STIMUL
Meaning : ( prick, excite )
Example : STIMULATE, STIMULATION, STIMULANT
Root : STINC
Meaning : ( prick, mark, brand )
Example : INSTINCT, DISTINCTIVE
Root : STINGU
Meaning : ( prick, pierce, quench )
Example : EXTINGUISH, DISTINGUISHABLE
Root : STIT
Meaning : ( stand )
Example : SUPERSTITION, SOLSTICE, DESTITUTE, OBSTINATE, SUBSTITUTE, INSTITUTION, CONSTITUENT, SUPERSTITIOUS, DESTINATION
Root : STRAIN
Meaning : ( draw tight, bind )
Example : CONSTRAINT, RESTRAIN
Root : STRI
Meaning : ( build )
Example : INDUSTRIOUS
Root : STRICT
Meaning : ( draw tight, bind )
Example : RESTRICT, STRICT, DISTRICT, BOA-CONSTRICTOR, CONSTRICT
Root : STRING
Meaning : ( draw tight, bind )
Example : ASTRINGENT, STRINGENT
Root : STRIX
Meaning : ( screech owl )
Example : STRIDENT, STRIDULATE, STRIDOR
Root : STROPHE
Meaning : ( turn, a twist )
Example : CATASTROPHE, CATASTROPHIC, APOSTROPHE
Root : STRU
Meaning : ( build, arrange )
Example : INSTRUMENT, CONSTRUE
Root : STRUCT
Meaning : ( build, arrange )
Example : CONSTRUCTION, STRUCTURE, INSTRUCT, DESTRUCTIVE, OBSTRUCT
Root : STUP
Meaning : ( be amazed )
Example : STUPID, STUPEFY, STUPENDOUS
Root : SUAD
Meaning : ( persuade, recommend )
Example : PERSUADE, ASSUAGE, PERSUASIVE, SUAVE, DISSUADE
Root : SUAV
Meaning : ( sweet )
Example : SUAVE
Root : SUB
Meaning : ( under, below (prefix) )
Example : SUBJUGATE, SUBLIMINAL, SUBMIT, SUBVERSION
Root : SUB
Meaning : ( under, below (prefix) )
Example : Subconscious - 8, Subdue - 7, Submarine - 6, Submission - 8, Suppress - 7, Subscribe - 7, Substance - 6, Subterranean - 6
Root : SUF
Meaning : ( below, from under (prefix) )
Example : SUFFICIENT
Root : SULT
Meaning : ( leap, spring forward )
Example : INSULT, RESULT, EXULT, EXULTANT, DESULTORY, CONSULTATION
Root : SUM
Meaning : ( take )
Example : ASSUME, CONSUME, PRESUME, RESUME
Root : SUMM
Meaning : ( highest )
Example : CONSUMMATE, SUMMIT
Root : SUMPT
Meaning : ( take )
Example : ASSUMPTION, PRESUME, CONSUMPTION
Root : SUMPTU
Meaning : ( expense )
Example : SUMPTUOUS, SUMPTUARY
Root : SUP
Meaning : ( under, down )
Example : SUPPRESS, SUPPORT
Root : SUPER
Meaning : ( above, over )
Example : SUPERFICIAL, SUPERIOR, SUPERB, SUPERNATURAL, SUPREME, SOVEREIGN
Root : SUR
Meaning : ( over, above, upon, in addition (prefix) )
Example : SURFACE, SURROUND, SURPASS, SURFEIT, SURRENDER
Root : SURG
Meaning : ( rise )
Example : RESURGENT, SURGE, INSURGENT, SOURCE
Root : SURRECT
Meaning : ( rise )
Example : INSURRECTION, RESURRECTION
Root : SUS
Meaning : ( below, under )
Example : SUSCEPTIBLE, SUSPEND, SUSTAIN, SUSPECT
Root : SYM
Meaning : ( together (prefix) )
Example : SYMMETRY, SYMPOSIUM, SYMBIOSIS, SYMPHONY, SYMMETRICAL, SYMBOL, SYMPATHETIC
Root : SYN
Meaning : ( together, with (prefix) )
Example : SYNTHESIS, SYNCOPATION, SYNOPSIS, SYNONYM, SYNTHETIC, SYNCHRONIZE, SYNDICATE, SYNTAX, SYNONYMOUS, SYNTHESIZER
Root : TAC
Meaning : ( be silent )
Example : TACIT. TACITURN, RETICENT
Root : TACT
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : TACTILE, TACTFUL, CONTACT, INTACT
Root : TAG
Meaning : ( arrange, put in order )
Example : TACTICS, TACTICAL, TACTICIAN
Root : TAIN
Meaning : ( hold )
Example : DETAIN, ENTERTAIN, OBTAIN, PERTAIN, RETAIN, SUSTAIN, MAINTAIN
Root : TALI
Meaning : ( compensation in kind )
Example : RETALIATION
Root : TANG
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : TANGENT, TANGIBLE, TANGENTIAL, CONTAGIOUS, CONTIGUOUS, CONTINGENT, TAXABLE
Root : TARD
Meaning : ( slow )
Example : RETARDANT, TARDY, RETARD
Root : TAST
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : TASTELESS, DISTASTEFUL
Root : TECHN
Meaning : ( art )
Example : TECHNOLOGY, TECHNICAL, PYROTECHNICS
Root : TECT
Meaning : ( cover, protect )
Example : PROTECTION, DETECT, TOGA
Root : TEG
Meaning : ( touch )
Example : INTEGER, INTEGRAL, INTEGRATE, INTEGRITY, DISINTEGRATE
Root : TEGE
Meaning : ( protect, cover )
Example : PROTEGE, PROTECT
Root : TELE
Meaning : ( far )
Example : TELEPHONE, TELESCOPE, TELEPATHY
Root : TEMN
Meaning : ( scorn, slight )
Example : CONTEMPT, CONTEMPTIBLE, CONTEMPTUOUS
Root : TEMPL
Meaning : ( temple )
Example : CONTEMPLATE, CONTEMPLATION, CONTEMPLATIVE
Root : TEMPOR
Meaning : ( time )
Example : TEMPORARY, TEMPORAL, TEMPORIZE, CONTEMPORARY, EXTEMPORANEOUS
Root : TEN
Meaning : ( hold, keep )
Example : LIEUTENANT, TENURE, TENET, TENANT, TENOR, TENACIOUS, RETENTIVE, CONTENT, DETENTION, UNTENABLE, TENACITY
Root : TEND
Meaning : ( stretch, reach )
Example : DISTEND, PORTEND, PRETEND, ATTEND, TENDON, TENDER, EXTEND, BARTENDER, SUPERINTEND, TENDENCY
Root : TENS
Meaning : ( stretch, strain )
Example : PRETENSE, TENSION, TENSE, HYPOTENUSE, INTENSITY, TENSILE
Root : TENT
Meaning : ( stretch, reach )
Example : INTENT, DETENTION, ATTENTION, DETENTE, OSTENTATION, CONTENTIOUS, UNPRETENTIOUS
Root : TENU
Meaning : ( make thin )
Example : TENUOUS, ATTENUATE, EXTENUATE, TENUITY
Root : TERMIN
Meaning : ( boundary, end, limit )
Example : EXTERMINATE, TERMINOLOGY, DETERMINE, TERMINAL
Root : TERR
Meaning : ( earth, land, ground )
Example : SUBTERRANEAN, INTER, TERRITORY, TERRAIN, TERRESTRIAL
Root : TEST
Meaning : ( witness )
Example : ATTEST, CONTEST, DETEST, PROTEST, TESTIFY, TESTIMONY, INTESTATE
Root : TESTAT
Meaning : ( make a will )
Example : TESTAMENT, TESTATOR, INTESTATE
Root : TEXT
Meaning : ( woven, plaited, texture, a web )
Example : PRETEXT, TEXTILE, TEXTURE, CONTEXT
Root : THE
Meaning : ( place, put )
Example : ANTITHESIS, THEME, THESIS, EPITHET, HYPOTHESIS, SYNTHESIS, PARENTHESIS
Root : THE
Meaning : ( a god )
Example : THEOCRACY, THEOLOGY, PANTHEON, APOTHEOSIS, THEISM
Root : THE
Meaning : ( God )
Example : ATHEIST
Root : THERM
Meaning : ( heat, warm )
Example : THERMAL, ISOTHERM, THERMOS, THERMOMETER, THERMOSTAT, THERMOCOUPLE
Root : TIC
Meaning : ( be silent )
Example : RETICENT
Root : TID
Meaning : ( time, hour, season )
Example : TIDE, TIDINGS, TIDY, INTERTIDAL
Root : TIG
Meaning : ( touch, contact )
Example : CONTIGUOUS
Root : TIM
Meaning : ( fear )
Example : TIMID, INTIMIDATE, TIMOROUS, TIMIDITY
Root : TIN
Meaning : ( hold, keep )
Example : CONTINENT, ABSTINENCE, PERTINENT, DISCONTINUITY, IMPERTINENT
Root : TING
Meaning : ( touch, contact )
Example : CONTINGENT, CONTINGENCY
Root : TOLER
Meaning : ( bear, put up with )
Example : TOLERANCE
Root : TOM
Meaning : ( cut )
Example : ANATOMY, TOME, ATOM, EPITOME, DICHOTOMY, LOBOTOMY, TRACHEOTOMY
Root : TOMY
Meaning : ( cutting, incision )
Example : APPENDECTOMY, DICHOTOMY, LITHOTOMY, LOBOTOMY, TRACHEOTOMY
Root : TON
Meaning : ( thunder, tone )
Example : ASTONISH, DETONATE
Root : TORN
Meaning : ( thunder, turn )
Example : TORNADO, ATTORNEY, TORNILLO
Root : TORP
Meaning : ( stiff, numb )
Example : TORPID, TORPOR
Root : TORR
Meaning : ( parch, burn, dry )
Example : TORRID, TORRIDLY, TORRENT, TOAST, TORRENTIAL
Root : TORT
Meaning : ( twist, wring )
Example : EXTORT, TORTUOUS, CONTORT, TORTOISE, TORCH, TORMENT, RETORT, CONTORTIONIST
Root : TOX
Meaning : ( poison )
Example : TOXIC, ANTITOXIN, ENDOTOXIN, INTOXICATE, TOXICOLOGY
Root : TRACT
Meaning : ( pull, draw )
Example : Attractive, Contract, Portrait, Retraction, Abstract, Distraction, Portrayal, Protract, Distraught, Entreat, Intractable, Traction
Root : TRAD
Meaning : ( deliver, betray )
Example : TRADITION, TRAITOR, BETRAY
Root : TRAH
Meaning : ( draw )
Example : PORTRAY, TRAIN
Root : TRANS
Meaning : ( across (prefix) )
Example : TRANSLATE, TRANSFORM, TRAVERSE, TRANSMIT, TRANSFER, TRANSCEND, TRANSATLANTIC, TRANSACT, TRANSPORT
Root : TREAT
Meaning : ( draw, handle )
Example : TREATY, TREATISE, ENTREAT, RETREAT, MISTREATMENT
Root : TREM
Meaning : ( tremble )
Example : TREMBLE, TREMENDOUS, TREMOR
Root : TREPID
Meaning : ( trembling, agitated )
Example : TREPIDATION, INTREPID
Root : TRI
Meaning : ( three )
Example : TRIAD, TRIANGLE, TRIDENT, TRIPLE, TRIPOD, TRIVIAL, TRIO, TRIENNIAL
Root : TRIB
Meaning : ( race, family, OR waste away )
Example : TRIBUNE, TRIBAL, or DIATRIBE
Root : TRIBUT
Meaning : ( assign, allow, pay, allot )
Example : TRIBUTE, ATTRIBUTE, CONTRIBUTE, DISTRIBUTE, RETRIBUTION, TRIBUTARY
Root : TRIC
Meaning : ( make trouble, entangle )
Example : INTRICATE, TRICKERY, TRICK, INTRICACY, INTRIGUE
Root : TROP
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : TROPICAL, TROPHY, HELIOTROPE
Root : TRUD
Meaning : ( thrust, push )
Example : PROTRUDE, INTRUDE, EXTRUDE
Root : TRUS
Meaning : ( thrust, push )
Example : ABSTRUSE, UNOBTRUSIVE
Root : TUIT
Meaning : ( watch, protect, look after )
Example : TUITION, INTUITION, INTUITIVE, TUTELAGE, TUTOR
Root : TUN
Meaning : ( thunder, shake, thump , pound )
Example : STUNNING
Root : TURB
Meaning : ( disturb, drive, throw in disorder )
Example : TURBULENT, DISTURB, PERTURB, TURBID, TURBINE
Root : TUS
Meaning : ( strike )
Example : CONTUSION, OBTUSE,
Root : TUT
Meaning : ( watch, protect, look after )
Example : TUTORIAL, TUTOR, TUTELAGE
Root : TYP
Meaning : ( impression, form, model )
Example : PROTOTYPE, TYPICAL, ARCHETYPE, TYPE
Root : UBER
Meaning : ( bear abundantly )
Example : EXUBERANCE, EXUBERANT
Root : ULTIM
Meaning : ( last )
Example : ULTIMATUM, ULTIMATE, PENULTIMATE
Root : ULTRA
Meaning : ( beyond (prefix) )
Example : ULTRAVIOLET, ULTRAMODERN, ULTRASOUND, ULTRALIBERAL, ULTRASUEDE
Root : UMBR
Meaning : ( shade, shadow )
Example : UMBRELLA, PENUMBRA, UMBRAGE, ADUMBRATE
Root : UN
Meaning : ( not, none (prefix) )
Example : Unanimous - 7, Unattractive - 8, Unconscious - 6, Unfinished - 6, Unnecessary - 6, Unpredictable - 7, Unravel - 5, Unworthy - 8
Root : UND
Meaning : ( wave, flow, overflow, be excessive )
Example : UNDULATE, ABOUND, INUNDATE, REDUNDANT, REDOUND, ABUNDANCE
Root : UNDER
Meaning : ( beneath (prefix) )
Example : UNDERGROUND, UNDERSTAND
Root : UNI
Meaning : ( one )
Example : UNILATERAL, REUNION, UNIQUE, UNIFORMITY, UNITE, UNIVERSITY, UNISON, UNANIMOUS, UNIFY, UNIONIZE
Root : URB
Meaning : ( city, town )
Example : SUBURB, URBANE, URBAN
Root : URGY
Meaning : ( working with, producing )
Example : METALLURGY, ZYMURGY
Root : URGY
Meaning : ( working with, producing (suffix) )
Example : METALLURGY, ZYMURGY
Root : US
Meaning : ( use )
Example : USURP, ABUSIVE, ABUSE, PERUSE, USURIOUS
Root : UT
Meaning : ( use )
Example : UTENSIL, UTILITY, UTILIZE, UTILITARIAN
Root : UTIL
Meaning : ( use, useful )
Example : UTILITARIAN, UTILIZE, UTILITY
Root : VAC
Meaning : ( empty, at leisure )
Example : VACUOUS, EVACUATE, VACUUM, VACATION, VACATE, VACANCY
Root : VAD
Meaning : ( go, advance )
Example : PERVADE, INVADE, EVADE, INVASION,
Root : VAG
Meaning : ( wander )
Example : VAGABOND, EXTRAVAGANZA, VAGUE, VAGRANT
Root : VAIL
Meaning : ( be strong, be worth )
Example : AVAILABLE, PREVAIL, COUNTERVAIL, AVAIL
Root : VAL
Meaning : ( be strong, be worth )
Example : VALID, VALIANT, VALOR, VALUE, INVALID, EVALUATE, EQUIVALENT
Root : VAN
Meaning : ( empty, vain )
Example : VANITY, VANISH, EVANESCENT
Root : VANQ
Meaning : ( conquer )
Example : VANQUISH
Root : VAR
Meaning : ( bend, turn )
Example : VARY, VARIEGATE, VARIETY, PREVARICATE, VARUS
Root : VARI
Meaning : ( diverse, of many kinds )
Example : VARIATION, VARIETY, VARIEGATED, VARIOUS
Root : VAS
Meaning : ( go, advance )
Example : INVASION, EVASION, EVASIVE
Root : VAST
Meaning : ( lay waste )
Example : DEVASTATE, DEVASTATION
Root : VEH
Meaning : ( carry, bring )
Example : VEHICLE, VEHEMENT, VEIN, INVEIGH
Root : VEL
Meaning : ( cover, veil )
Example : REVELATION, REVEAL, REVELATOR, VEIL
Root : VELOC
Meaning : ( swift, speed )
Example : VELOCITY, VELOCIPEDE, VELODROME
Root : VELOP
Meaning : ( wrap, cover )
Example : ENVELOP, DEVELOPMENT
Root : VEN
Meaning : ( come )
Example : CONVENIENT, SOUVENIR, INTERVENE, REVENUE, COVENANT, VENUE, CONVENE
Root : VENT
Meaning : ( come )
Example : PREVENTION, ADVENTURE, INVENT, CONVENTION, EVENTFUL, ADVENT, VENTURE
Root : VER
Meaning : ( true, truth )
Example : VERIFY, VERACIOUS, VERACITY, VERDICT, AVER, VERITY, VERISIMILITUDE
Root : VERB
Meaning : ( word )
Example : VERBATIM, VERBOSE, VERBAL, ADVERB, PROVERBIAL, VERBIAGE
Root : VERD
Meaning : ( flourish, be green )
Example : VERDANT, VERDIGRIS, VERDURE
Root : VERER
Meaning : ( stand in awe of, fear )
Example : REVERENCE, REVERED, REVERENCER
Root : VERS
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : adversary, adverse, adversity, anniversary, averse, controversy, conversation, diverse, diversified, inverse, perverse, reverse, traverse, universal, universe, university, version, versatility, verse, versus
Root : VERT
Meaning : ( turn )
Example : vertigo, vertebra, vertex, vortex, advertise, advertisement, avert, convert, divert, extrovert, introvert, invert, revert, subvert, vertebrate, vertical
Root : VEST
Meaning : ( clothe, garment, dress )
Example : VESTMENT, TRAVESTY, DIVEST, INVEST
Root : VETER
Meaning : ( old )
Example : VETERAN, VETERINARIAN,
Root : VI
Meaning : ( way, road )
Example : DEVIOUS, OBVIOUS, IMPERVIOUS, DEVIATE, OBVIATE, PREVIOUS, VIADUCT
Root : VIA
Meaning : ( way )
Example : VIADUCT, TRIVIAL
Root : VIC
Meaning : ( turn, a change )
Example : VICISSITUDE, VICAR
Root : VICT
Meaning : ( conquer )
Example : VICTIM, EVICT, VICTOR, CONVICTION, VICTIMIZE
Root : VID
Meaning : ( see, appear )
Example : EVIDENT, PROVIDE, INVIDIOUS, PROVIDENTIAL
Root : VIG
Meaning : ( lively, vigor )
Example : VIGIL, VIGILANCE, INVIGORATE
Root : VIL
Meaning : ( mean, base )
Example : VILIFY, REVILE
Root : VIN
Meaning : ( wine )
Example : VINOUS, VINTAGE, VINTNER, VINIFICATION
Root : VINC
Meaning : ( conquer )
Example : INVINCIBLE, EVINCE, VANQUISH, PROVINCIAL, CONVINCE
Root : VIR
Meaning : ( man )
Example : VIRILE, TRIUMVIRATE, VIRTUAL, VIRTUOSO, VIRAGO
Root : VIRON
Meaning : ( a circle )
Example : ENVIRONS, ENVIRONMENTAL
Root : VIRU
Meaning : ( poison )
Example : VIRULENT, VIRUS
Root : VIS
Meaning : ( see, appear )
Example : VISIONARY, REVISE, PROVISIONAL, PROVISO VISTA, VISOR, VISUAL, IMPROVISE
Root : VIT
Meaning : ( life, alive )
Example : VITALITY, REVITALIZE, VITAL, VITAMIN
Root : VIV
Meaning : ( life, alive )
Example : VIVACITY, VIVIFY, REVIVE, SURVIVE, VIVISECTION, VIVIPAROUS, VIVACIOUS
Root : VOC
Meaning : ( voice, call )
Example : VOCIFEROUS, VOCALIZE, VOCABULARY, VOCATION, ADVOCATE, EQUIVOCAL, IRREVOCABLE, EVOKE, REVOKE, PROVOKE
Root : VOL
Meaning : ( fly )
Example : VOLATILE, VOLLEY, VOLITALIZE
Root : VOL
Meaning : ( wish, will )
Example : VOLITION, VOLUNTEER, BENEVOLENT, MALEVOLENT, INVOLUNTARY
Root : VOLU
Meaning : ( roll, turn )
Example : REVOLUTIONARY, VOLUME, REVOLTING, EVOLUTION, VOLUBLE, VOLUMINOUS, CONVOLUTED
Root : VOLV
Meaning : ( roll, turn )
Example : EVOLVE, REVOLVER, INVOLVE, DEVOLVE
Root : VOR
Meaning : ( devour )
Example : CARNIVORE, VORACIOUS, HERBIVORE
Root : VOT
Meaning : ( vow, a wish )
Example : VOTIVE, VOTER, VOTARY, DEVOTIONAL, DEVOTEE, DEVOUT
Root : VOUR
Meaning : ( eat )
Example : DEVOUR
Root : VOY
Meaning : ( way )
Example : CONVOY, ENVOY, CONVEY, VOYAGE, INVOICE,
Root : VULCAN
Meaning : ( fire )
Example : VULCANIZE
Root : VULS
Meaning : ( pluck, tear )
Example : CONVULSION, REVULSION, VULTURE, CONVULSE
Root : WAS
Meaning : ( be hale (Old English) )
Example : WASSAIL
Root : ZO
Meaning : ( animal )
Example : ZOOLOGY, ZODIAC, ZOOGRAPHY, ZOOPHYTE