archaeo = ancient/primitive Definition: the scientific study of the lives and culture of past people by excavation
Word: archaeology
Arch = chief/primary/first Definition: ruled over by one royal person, a king or a queen
Word: monarchy
Arch = chief, primary, first Definition: A family, society, community, or state governed by men
Word: patriarchy
Aster/astr = star Definition: minor planet; planetoid
Word: asteroid
Audi = hear Definition: a group of persons assembled to hear and see a speaker, a play, a concert, etc.
Word: audience
Brev = short Northwest NW U R GR8 Definition: the shortening of words/phrases Northwest NW U R GR8
Word: abbreviation
Bene = good/well Definition: advantageous, favorable
Word: beneficial
Bene = good/well Definition: a person who gives help, especially financial help.
Word: benefactor
Bio = life Definition: The scientific study of life
Word: biology
Chrono=time Definition: a history of facts arranged in the order in which they happened.
Word: chronicle
Derm = skin Definition: doctor who specializes in the skin
Word: dermatologist
Dic/dict = speak Definition: how clearly a person speaks; a local accent
Word: diction
Fer = to carry Definition: an opinion or assumption arrived at by reasoning or evidence.
Word: inference
Fix = fasten Definition: anything firmly in place; attached to the building
Word: fixture
Gen = birth Definition: to create something from scratch—energy or ideas
Word: generate
Geo = earth Definition: The study of the earth and its physical and cultural properties
Word: geography
Graph = write Definition: famous person’s signature
Word: autograph
Herb = plant Definition: plant based remedy
Word: herbal
Hydro = water Definition: to add liquid to the body
Word: hydrate
Log/logue = word or thought Definition: Two or more people talking
Word: dialogue
Meter/metr = measure Definition: way to measure temperature
Word: thermometer
Hemo = blood Definition: blood clotting is deficient
Word: hemophilia
Neg = no Definition: to work out a compromise
Word: negotiate
Ocu = eye Definition: two small telescopes mounted side by side for personal viewing
Word: binoculars
Olig = few Definition: a government in which a few are in control—often selfish and corrupt
Word: oligarchy
Osteo=bone Definition: the disease of brittle bones
Word: osteoporosis
Op/Oper = work Definition: in use, currently working
Word: operational
Path = feeling Definition: lack of feeling, remorse, shame. Often impulsive and prone to violent behavior.
Word: psychopath
Path = feeling Definition: lack of emotion; lack of interest
Word: apathy
Ped = child Definition: Doctor who specializes in children.
Word: pediatrician
Phil = love Definition: literal translation—someone who loves wisdom. A seeker of truth and knowledge
Word: philosopher
Phys = body, nature Definition: a medical doctor
Word: physician
Pod/Ped = foot Definition: the three legged support
Word: tripod
Proto = first The first version of an item or model
prototype
Hi. My name is Irvine Smith. Pseudo = false Definition: fake name; AKA/alias Hi. My name is Irvine Smith.
Word: pseudonym
Script/scrib = write Definition: word for word what was said on a TV show; an official document of your grades.
Word: transcript
Script/scrib = write Definition: to write carelessly or so it is unable to be read.
Word: scribble
Sect = cut Definition: to cut open to inspect
Word: disect
Sect = cut Definition: a part of the whole
Word: section
Sect = cut Definition: to cut in two pieces; in half
Word: bisect
Sol = alone Definition: to sing, play music, or sports without the backing group
Word: solo
Sol = alone Definition: a lonely or secluded place
Word: solitude
Struct = build Definition: destroying something on purpose
Word: destruction
Struct = build Body Paragraph: TS CD CM CS Definition: the arrangement or interrelation of all the parts of a whole; manner of organization
Word: structure
Tact = touch Definition: to get in touch with; communicate
contact
Vis/vid = see Definition: the act or power of seeing with the eye.
Word: vision
Tele = far off Definition: an electronic method of doing work outside the office or traditional space
telecommuting
Ter/terr = earth Definition: ground or tract of ground
Word: terrain
Ter(r) = earth Definition: reshaping a hillside to allow for flat ground.
terraced
Vac = empty Definition: space is empty or available for use
Word: vacant
Ver = truth Definition: a decision made; the formal finding of a jury or judge
Word: verdict
I ran to the bus stop. Verb = word Definition: the action or state of being in a sentence. I ran to the bus stop.
Word: verb
Tell me what he said exactly, word for word Verb = word Definition: following/repeating word for word. Tell me what he said exactly, word for word
Word: verbatim
Vis/vid = see Definition: a view or lookout
Word: vista
Something for which you have legal responsibility or personal obligation
Liability—noun Liable--adjective
Slight/subtle degree of difference/ change in meaning, feeling or tone
Nuance—noun
Statement claiming something without proof
Allegation (noun) Alleged—adjective Allegedly—adverb Allege Alleges Alleged—verb
Indifferent, lack of emotion, interest, motivation, or enthusiasm—general can’t be bothered to care
Apathy—noun Apathetic—adjective Apathetically--adverb
Not on topic, not applicable to current situation I want a sandwich for lunch. I’m so sad; I lost my job.
Irrelevant (adjective) Irrelevantly—adverb Irrelevance—noun
Something additional added; the action of adding something to make it more or better
Supplement—noun supplement—verb Supplementing—adjective
To show, feel, or give in response
Reciprocate—verb Reciprocation—noun Reciprocating—adjective
No longer in use; outdated Vs.
Obsolete—adjective Obsoletely—adverb Obsoleteness—noun
A bad or unfortunate situation; your problem
Plight—noun
To excuse from a requirement others must do
Exempt—adjective Exemption—noun
Completely unaware of surroundings
Oblivious (adjective) Obliviously—adverb Oblivion—noun
A complete change in someone or something Remodeled house
Transformation (noun) Transform transforms transformed—verb Transforming—adjective Transformingly—adverb
To speak of in a disrespectful way, belittle, reduce in esteem
Disparage—verb Disparaging—adjective Disparagingly—adverb
To despise, consider beneath oneself
Disdain—verb disdain—noun Disdainful—adjective Disdainfully—adverb
To attack physically or verbally
Assail—verb Assailant—noun Assailing—adjective Assailingly--adverb
An angry fight or run-in
Altercation (noun)
A situation that requires a choice between two equally unfavorable things or two good things.
Dilemma—noun
A long journey for something hard to find.
Quest (noun)
Where have you been, son?... and I want specifics! Not clearly expressed, lacking definite shape, indistinct, without detail Out Where have you been, son?... and I want specifics!
Vague—adjective Vaguely—adverb Vagueness—noun
Independence, either as an individual or as a group
Autonomy—noun Autonomous—adjective Autonomously—adverb
Boldly taking too much for granted, over-confident
Presumptuous—adjective Presumptuously—adverb Presumption—noun Presume—verb
Holding persistently to something; refusing to let go; never giving up
Tenacious--adjective Tenacity—noun Tenaciously—adverb
Substituting a less direct, vague term for one considered blunt or offensive “They had relations.” = “They had SEX.”
Euphemism—noun Euphemistic—adjective Euphemistically—adverb
To speak, plead, work on behalf of—out loud with risk of social stigma; or someone who works for a cause
Advocate—verb Advocate—noun
Can’t be changed, fixed or taken back
Irrevocable (adj) Irrevocably--adverb
To prove to be false, deny the truth of I don’t believe it.
Refute—verb Refutation—noun Refuting—adjective Refutingly—adverb
Essential or necessary for completion; a necessary part
Integral—adjective Integrality—noun Integrally—adverb
Using powerful or moving words to keep the audience’s attention
Eloquent—adjective Eloquently—adverb Eloquence—verb