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