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A clean fast is better than a dirty breakfast.

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abacus /5AbEkEs/ n.
a + basic BASICa +

abandon /E5bAndEn/ v.\n.;

ab + band + on

abase /E5beis/ v.,

a + base
basic basement

abash /E5bAF/ v.,

bashembarrass

abate /E5beit/ v.,

a + batbeat battle bate
rebate ,, debate , , probate reprobate

abbreviate /E5bri:vieit/ ;
ab + brev()brief ie=e, f=vbrev
abridge ,

abdicate /5Abdikeit/ v.,,

ab+dic(,)+ate
diction dictator , dictionary

abdomen /5AbdEmEn/ n. , ()
dome A man's domain region

abduct /Ab5dQkt/ v.,

ab + duct
abduct conduct duct induct

aberrant /A5berEnt/ adj. ;

ab + error

abet /E5bet/ v.,()

bait , a + bet

abeyance /E5beiEns/ n. ,

A clear conscience is a soft pillow.

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ab + obey

abhor /Eb5hC:(r)/ v.,

ab + horror , ,
horrible ,

abhorrent /Eb5hCrEnt/ adj. ,

ab + horror , ,
horrible ,

abide /E5baid/ v.,

bide ,,a bid, forbid abide
abide by

abiding /E5baidiN/ adj. ,

bide ,,a bid, forbid abide
abide by

abject /5AbdAekt/ adj. ;

ab + ject object
abject deject eject inject interject ,
object project reject subject traject

abjure /Eb5dAuE/ v. ;
ab+jure jury
abjure , adjure , , conjure ,jury ,objurgate
,perjure

ablution /E5blu:FEn/ n. (),

ab + lut ,ab + lotion

abnegate /`Abni5geit/ v. ,
ab + negate(,)

abnormal /Ab5nC:mEl/ adj. ,

ab + normal
anomaly

abode /E5bEud/ n. ,
abide a + body

A clear conscience laughs at false accusations.

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adobe

abolition /`AbE5liFEn/ n. ,
()polish demolish : tear down,
destroy

abominable /E5bCminEbEl/ adj. ;

abominate + able

abominate /E5bCmineit/ v. ;
ab + omin omen a bomb + it ab +
amen

aboriginal /AbE5ridAEnEl/ n. ,
ab + original

abortive /E5bC:tiv/ adj. ,

a + born abort ,

abound /E5baund/ v. ;
abo + undate a + bound
undulate , abundantinundate redundant

aboveboard /E5bEv`bC:d/ adj.\adv.

above + board

abrade /E5breid/ v.,

ab + rodent ab + rade
erode ,

abreast /E5brest/ adv. ,;

a + breast

abridge /E5bridA/ v.;

a + bridge

abridgment /E5bridAmEnt/ n. ;
a + bridge

A contented mind is perpetual feast.

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abrogate /5AbrEgeit/ v.,
ab + rogate
abrogate arrogate derogate , interrogate
prorogate subrogate surrogate

abruptly /E5brQptli/ adj., ,

rupt
abrupt (), , bankrupt corrupt
disrupt erupt interrupt +
irrupt inrupture ,

abscission /Ab5siAEn/ n. ,; []
ab + scissor
rescission abscise concise excise incise precise

abscond /Eb5skCnd/ v. ,
conceal cond ab + scold
abscond recondite , ,sconce ,,ensconce

absentmindedness /`AbsEnt5maindEd`nEs/ n.
absent + minded

absolute /5AbsElu:t/ adj. ,;()

absolve /Eb5zClv/ v.,

ab + solve

absorb /Eb5sC:b/ v. ,;
ab + sorb a +

abstain /Eb5stein/ v. ,
abs + tain holdab + stain
abstain attain detain maintain obtain
pertain retain sustain

abstemious /Eb5sti:miEs/ adj. ,

stem ab + stem

abstinence /5AbstinEns/ n. ()

A covetous man is good to none, but worst to himself.

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abstainabstention

abstract /5AbstrAkt/ n. adj.

stract:
attract tractor

abstracted /Eb5strAktid/ adj.

abstract

abstraction /Eb5strAkFEn/ n. ;;

abstruse /Eb5stru:s/ adj.,

ab + truth abs + trusive
obtrusiveunpleasantly noticeable or prominent.

absurd /Eb5sE:d/ adj. ,

ab + sound , , ,

abundance /E5bQndEns/ n. ,
abound

abuse /E5bju:z/ v. \n. ;

ab + use
disabuse

abut /E5bQt/ v. ,
butt button

abysmal /E5bizmEl/ adj. ;

bathy- by + small
bathymetry

abyss /E5bis/ n. ,
bys()

academician /E`kAdE5miFEn/ n. ,
academy + cian
musician

accede /Ek5si:d/ v.

A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.

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ac + cede access
cede , access concede intercede precede recede
retrocede secede supercede

accelerate /Ek5selEreit/ v. ;
ac + cel + rate ac + salary

celerity , decelerate

accentuate /Ek5sentFueit/ v. ;
accent cant, chant
accent

access /5Akses/ n., , v.

accede ac + cess
access , excess process recess success

accessible /Ak5sesEbl/ adj.;

access + ble

accessory /Ek5sesEri/ adj.,

access + ory
assist

accidental /`Aksi5dentl/ adj. ,

accident
incident

acclaim /E5kleim/ v. ,
ac + claim exclaim
acclaim claim declaim , disclaim , exclaim ,
proclaim , reclaim , ,

acclimate /E5klaimit/ v.;

ac + climate

acclivity /E5kliviti/ n.
ac + cliv
acclivity declivity proclivity

A fault confessed is half redressed.

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accolade /5AkEleid/ n. ;
ac + collar
commodity

accommodate /E5kCmEdeit/ v. ...,

ac + commodity com + modern

accommodating /E5kCmEdeitiN/ adj.

ac + commodity

accompany /E5kQmpEni/ v. ,
companion , company

accomplice /E5kQmplis/ n. ,
complice , ac + complic complex com + police

complice , complicit complicate() duplicate(

) explicate()implicate()plicate
,,replicate supplicate

accomplish /E5kQmpliF/ v. ,
ac + complete

accomplished /E5kQmpliFt/ adj., ;

accomplish + ed

accord /E5kC:d/ v.\n. ;

ac + cord according to ac + cord ()

according to,accord , concord discord ,

accost /E5kCst/ v.()

coast ac + coast ac cost cost

accountability /E`kautE5bilEti/ n.
account

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

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accrete /A5kri:t/ v. ,
ac + create
concreteexcreteincrease, decrement

accretion /E5kri:FEn/ n.;

ac+cret()+ion,accrue

accrue /E5kru:/ v.();

crue grow
creaseincrease

accumulate /E5kju:mjuleit/ v.,

ac + cumulate calculate

accuracy /5AkjurEsi/ n. ,

accuse /E5kju:z/ v. ,
curse excuseex + cuse ,,accuse

acerbic /E5sE:bik/ adj.;

ace A + bitter + bitter
exacerbate

acidity /E5siditi/ n. ,
cid :cider
acerbity ,

acidulous /E5sidAulEs/ adj.;

cid :

acknowledge /Ek5nClidA/ v. ,
ac + knowledge acquire knowledgeknow

acme /5Akmi/ n.,

ace + me Aace
ace Aacne apex

acolyte /5AkElait/ n.(),

accolade,a colleague ,

A friend is best found in adversity.

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accolade ,

acorn /5eikC:n/ n.,

a + corn

acoustic /E5ku:stik/ adj.,

a + course +

acquaintance /E5kweintEns/ n.;

ac + frequent ,

acquainted /E5kweintid/ adj. ;

acquaint ,frequent ,

quaint

acquiesce /`Akwi5es/ v.,

ac + quiet

acquired /E5kwaiEd/ adj.,

ac + quire require acquire
re
acquire enquire , inquire , , require ,

acquisition /`Akwi5ziFEn/ n. ;
acquireac +question
acquisition , disquisition , exquisite inquisitive
perquisite() prerequisite requisite(
required) requisition , ,

acquisitive /E5kwizitiv/ adj.,

acquisition

acquittal /E5kwitl/ n.,

ac + quit

acrid /5Akrid/ adj.,

a + cr ac + red

acrimony /5AkrimEni/ n.,

A good book is a light to the soul.

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acri = acid a criminal
acrid,acid

acrobat /5AkrEbAt/ n.,

acro + bat acro + battle
bat, combat, battle

acronym /5AkrEnim/ n.,

acro + nym name upper case :GRE,TOEFLFBI

acrophobia /`AkrE5fEubiE/ n.
acro + phobia across + phobia
phobia ()

activate /5Aktiveit/ v.;

active + ate

actuarial /`Aktju5eEriEl/ adj. ();

actual calculate

actuate /5AktFueit/ v.,

act + ate

acuity /E5kju:iti/ n.()

acu ,,
acupuncture (acu + puncture )

acumen /E5kjumEn; E5kju:mEn/ n.,

acu + men

acute /E5kju:t/ adj.; ()

acuitya + cut cuta cute

adage /5AdidA/ n.,

ad +age add age ,

adamant /5AdEmEnt/ adj. ;

diamond a dam Adam

A good healthy body is worth more a crown in gold.

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adaptable /E5dAptEbEl/ adj.; ,
adapt + able(...)

adaptation /AdAp5teiFEn/ n (),;

adapt

addendum /E5dendEm/ n.,

add + end

addict /E5dikt/ v.\n.,()

dictation dictator
contradict dictate dictator , edict indict
maledict predictvaledict verdict

addition /E5diFEn/ n. ,
add + tion

additive /5Aditiv/ n.
add

addle /5Adl/ v.;

idle (
)

adduce /E5dju:s/ v. (); ()

duce lead ad + duce
adduce conduce deduce educe induce
introduce produce reduce seduce traduce transduce

adept /5Adept/ adj.,

adaptad + expert
apt ..., ,

adequate /5AdikwEt/ adj. ,

add + equate

adhere /Ed5hiE/ v., ,

ad + here ,ad + here

A good heart conquers ill fortune.

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cohere

adjacent /E5dAeisEnt/ adj.,

adj
circumjacent , adjunct ,

adjourn /E5dAE:n/ v. , ,
ad + journey

adjudicate /E5dAu:dikeit/ v.;

ad + judge
judicially ,

adjunct /5AdAQNkt/ n. ,
junction join
disjunct conjunct

adjure /E5dAuE/ v.
ad+jure
abjure , adjure , , conjure ,jury ,objurgate
,perjure

adjust /E5dAQst/ v. ,;
ad- + just
justice , , ,

adjutant /5AdAutEnt/ n.()

adjunct

ad-lib /Ad/ v.
ad- + liberty ,,

administer /Ed5ministE/ v. ;
admin minister

admirable /5AdmErEbEl/ adj.,

admire /Ed5maiE/ v. ,
ad + mire miracle ,

A good medicine tastes bitter.

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admissible /Ed5misEb(E)l/ adj.
admit admission

admonish /Ed5mCniF/ v.;

ad + monitor ,
monitor

adobe /E5dEubi/ n.,

a + adobe abode -
abode , abodebody

adolescent /AdE5lesEnt/ adj.; n.

adulta + dole idol

Adonis adolescent condole , dole doleful

indolent , redolent

adopt /E5dCpt/ v.
ad + opt
option ,

adorable /E5dC:rEbEl/ adj.,

adore + ble

adore /E5dC:/ v.;

idol
oration , oral

adorn /E5dC:n/ v.
ad + ornate
ornate , ornament ,

adroit /E5drCit/ adj.,

droit right,a + draw + it

droit ( enjoy it)

adulate /5AdAuleit/ v.,

adult modulate ()
undulate(=fluctuate)

A good wife and health is a man's best wealth.

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adulterate /E5dQltEreit/ v.
ad + alter adult + alteration

adulateadulterate alterationrate

adumbrate /5AdQmbreit/ v. ()
ad + umbr umbrella
umbrage ,

advent /5Advent/ n.,

event convention con + vent
advent (), circumvent , , convention event
invent prevent vent ,

adventitious /`Adven5tiFEs/ adj.

advent ()adventure

adventurous /Ed5ventFErEs/ adj. ;

adventure

adversary /5AdvEsEri/ n.,

ad + vers

adverse /5AdvE:s/ adj. ,;

add + verse versus vs.(,)

adverseaverse converse(diverse(
,inverse(),obverse(),perverse(),reverse(,),transverse(), universe

adversity /Ed5vE:siti/ n.,

adverse

advert /5AdvE:t/ v. ,
advertise ,

advisable /Ed5vaizEbl/ adj.

advocate /5AdvEkeit/ v. , ; n.,

A guilty conscience needs no accuser.

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ad + vocate vocal voice ,
vocation , ,,, avocation , convocation ,
equivocate , evocation , , invocation , provocation
, , revocation vocal

aerate /5eEreit/ v.,

e=i, aer air + ate

aerial /5eEriEl/ adj.,

e=i, aerair

aeronautics /`eErEu5nC:tiks/ n.
aero + naut()+ ics
astronaut (astrstara)

aesthete /5i:sWi:t/ n.
a + esthet esth is sth something
anesthetic , ()

affable /5AfEbEl/ adj. ;

af + fable
affable confabulate , fable ineffable

affect /E5fekt/ v. ;
af + fect fact effectaf + fect
fact
affect( + ) , effect(affect), defect(), infect()
perfect (per through + fect )

affectation /`Afek5teiFEn/ n. ,
affect +
affection affectation affect + affection ta

affected /E5fektid/ adj. ;

affect
affectation

affection /E5fekFEn/ n., , ,

affect

A hasty man is seldom out of trouble.

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affectionate /E5fekFEnEt/ adj.
affect

affidavit /`Afi5deivit/ n.
fid + vita ,
affidavit bona fide confide , , confident diffident
infidelity perfidy ,

affiliate /E5filieit/ v. ;
af + filial + atefill it
filial filly

affinity /E5finiti/ n., , ,

finite() finishborderaf + fine

definiteinfiniteaffinite

affirm /E5fE:m/ v. ;
af + firm()
confirm

affix /5Afiks/ v ,; n.
af + fix()
prefix postfixsuffix

afflict /E5flikt/ v.,

flict
afflict ,conflict inflict

affluent /5AfluEnt/ adj. ,

af + fluent
flow , fluid

affordable /E5fC:dEbl/ adj.

afford

affront /E5frQnt/ vt., ,

af + front
affront , , confront effrontery

A hero is nothing but a product of his time.

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aftermath /5B:ftEmAW/ n.,
after + math = result

agape /E5geip/ adj.adv.,

a + gape gasp

agenda /E5dAendE/ n.
agent's calenda

agglomerate /E5glCmEreit/ v. ,
glom- global, ball
conglomerate(

aggrandize /E5grAndaiz/ v.,

ag + grand +ize

aggravate /5AgrEveit/ v. ,
ag + grave
gravity grieve , ()

aggregate /5Agrigeit/ v. ;
greg gre + gate GRE
aggregate congregate egregious (distinguished)gregarious , segregate
(separate)

aggression /E5greFEn/ n. ;

aggressive /E5gresiv/ adj.;

ag + gress
aggress congress(),degressive()digress()
ingress()egress()progress ()regress ()retrogress (
)transgress ()

aggrieve /E5gri:v/ adj.;

ag+ grieve

aggrieved /E5gri:vd/ adj. ,

ag+ grieve
grief

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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aghast /E5gB:st/ adj. ,
a + ghost
gast

agile /5AdAail/ adj. ,

angel

agitated /5AdAiteitid/ adj.;

age- agent

agnostic /Ag5nCstik/ adj. ()

a + gno know ignorant
diagnose prognose

agog /E5gCg/ adj. ,

a go go agog demagogue()

agony /5AgEni/ n.
ag,algache + on a + go + NY NewYork
G

agrarian /E5greEriEn/ adj.

agriculture ,

agreeable /E5gri:EbEl/ adj. ;

agree

agronomy /E5grCnEmi/ n. ,
agro(,)+nomy()

ailment /5eilmEnt/ n.()

ail a + ill + ment

airborne /5eEbC:n/ adj.

air born

airtight /5eEtait/ adj.

air + tight

A just cause enjoys abundant support, while an unjust cause finds little.
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airy /5eEri/ adj. ; , ;
air + y

alabaster /5AlEbB:stE/ adj.

alb + aster alb

album

alacrity /E5lAkriti/ n. ,
a + la + cry

albeit /`C:l5bi:it/ conj . ,

al(though) + but

alchemy /5AlkEmi/ n.
(all)(chemistry)

alcove /5AlkEuv/ n.
arch al + cave

recess(),niche()

alert /E5lE:t/ adj., n.; v.,

all light

alias /5eiliEs/ n.,

else alien

alibi /5Alibai/ n. ;,
library ()
alien; ali

alienate /5eiliEneit/ v. ,
aliena + a +

alight /E5lait/ adj. ,; v. ()

light

A lazy youth, a lousy age.

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align /E5lain/ v. ;
a +line

alimentary /`Ali5mentEri/ adj. ,

a lime lemon elementary

alkali /5AlkElai/ n. ;
all + Cal all +

allay /E5lei/ v. ,
all + lay

all-consuming adj.

allege /E5ledA/ v.,()

legal ()
pledge ledger

allegiance /E5li:dAEns/ n. ,
liege , all + ,
, all + religion
all legal
obligation

allegory /5AligEri; 5AligC:ri/ n.

all + + story

allergic /E5lE:dAik/ adj. ;

allergy + ic

allergy /5AlEdAi/ n. ;
all leg + alert +

alleviate /E5li:vieit/ v.,

ie=elive=lev relieve , ,
elevate , levitate levity ,

alley /5Ali/ n.,

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

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a + lane valley Valley
alloy()

alliteration /E`litE5reiFEn/ n.
all + letter

allocate /5AlEkeit/ v.,

al + locate

allopathy /E5lCpEWi/ n.()

allo + pathy

allowance /E5lauEns/ n., , , v.

allow

alloy /5AlCi/ n.; v.

all + all loyal ally alloy

unalloyed()

allude /E5lu:d/ v.,

lud - play perception lude
ludicrous , allude collude( conspire,
plot)delude deceive, trickelude escape the perception, understandinginterlude
prelude postlude

allure /E5ljuE; E5lur/ v.; n.

al+lure()lure

alluring /E5ljuEriN/ adj. ,

alluvial /E5lu:viEl/ adj.

al+luv()+iallavatory , , lava

colluviadiluvial), effluvia(fluvial illuvium

impluvium pluvious

ally /5Alai; E5lai/ n. ,

all + y

A little child is the sweetest and purest thing in the world.

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almond /5B:mEnd/ n. ,
diamond

alms /B:mz/ n.,

all ms ,,,all MS microsoft

aloft /E5lCft/ adv. ,

lift ,

aloof /E5lu:f/ adj. ,;

:, ,alone +

aloft ,lofty loof luff

alphabetical /`AlfE5betikEl/ adj.

alpha + beta

alter /5C:ltE/ v. ,
otheral=o, t=th

altercation /`C:ltE5keiFEn/ n.,

alter
alteralterationaltercation altercate alter

alternative /C:l5tE:nEtiv/ n., adj.

alternate alter

altitude /5Altitju:d/ n. ,
alt + itude attitudealtitude

exalt

altruism /5AltruizEm/ n. ;
alter other all true + ismall truth is

aluminium /`Alju5miniEm/ n.

A little leak will sink a great ship.

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alumni

amalgam /E5mAlgEm/ n.
a male game

amalgamate /E5mAlgEmeit/ v.;

amalgam + ate

amass /E5mAs/ v.
a + mass

amateurish /5AmEtEriF/ adj. ,

amor a mature
mate ()

ambidextrous /`Ambi5dekstrEs/ adj.

ambi + dextr
dexterous ,

ambience /5AmbiEns/ n.,

amble am +

ambiguous /Am5bigjuEs/ adj.

ambi +

ambivalent /Am5bivElEnt/ adj. ()

ambi + forceambi + value
ambivalent equivalent prevalent bivalent []
covalent []

amble /5Ambl/ n. \ v. ,
,
ambulance ambulate ambleramble
preamble( introductory statement),scramble shamble()

ambrosia /Am5brEuziE; Am5brEuAE/ n.

am + broth

ambulatory /5AmbjulEtEri/ adj. ()

amble

A little learning is a dangerous thing.

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ambulance ambulate

ameliorate /E5mi:liEreit/ v. ,
meli- melon, melody

amenable /E5mi:nEbl/ adj. ,

a men ble

amendment /E5mendmEnt/ n.,;

amend mend
mend, amend , emend ,

amenity /E5mi:niti/ n.,

amethyst /5AmiWist/ n.
mystery

amiable /5eimiEbl/ n. ,
am, amor am I + able am + I +
able May I ?

amicable /5AmikEbl/ adj.

am I capable

amity /5AmEti/ n. ()
am I
enmity , (enimy)

amnesia /Am5ni:ziE/ n.
a mnes +ia memory
paramnesia ,

amnesty /5AmnEsti/ n. ,
am nestamnesia

amoral /`ei5mCrEl/ adj. , , ,

a + moral a

A little neglect may breed great mischief.

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immoral ,, im,

amorous /5AmErEs/ adj. ;

amor

amorphous /E5mC:fEs/ adj.

a + morph(), a + ph=f, morf=form

amortize /E5mC:taiz; A5mErtaiz/ v.

a mort
mortgage mortal ,,

amphibian /Am5fibiEn/ n. ;

ample /5Ampl/ adj. ;

sample example ample apple ample
amplify ,

amplify /5Amplifai/ v.;

ample + fy,
apply

amplitude /5Amplitju:d; 5Amplitu:d/ n.,

ample + attitude

amputate /5Ampjuteit/ v.
input outputamput-
input, output,compute

amulet /5Amjulit;`let/ n.
+ let

amuse /E5mju:z/ v. ;
muse a + music

anachronism /E5nAkrEnizEm/ n. ;
ana +chron()

anachronistic /E`nAkrE5nistik/ adj. ,

A little of everything, and nothing at all.

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ana +chron()

anaerobic /`AneE5rEubik/ adj. n.

an + aer air

anagram /5AnEgrAm/ n.
ana + gram(,)
grammar

analgesic /`AnEl5dAi:zik/ n. ; adj.

an + alg , alg ache, g=k=ch
anesthetic ,

analogue /5AnElCg/ n. ,
ana()+logy() ana + logic
analogue apologue catalogue collogue dialogue ,
duologue eclogue epilogue homologue ideologue monologue
prologue travelogue trialogue

analogy /E5nAlEdAi/ n. ;
ana + logic

analysis /E5nAlEsis/ n.
ana + lysis()
lysis ,

anarchist /5AnEkist/ n.
an(,)+arch()+ist()

anarchy /5AnEki/ n. ;
an(,)+archy()

anathema /E5nAWEmE/ n.
ana- + the + ma

anatomical /`AnE5tCmikEl/ adj.

ana + tomy an + atom
atom ( a + tom )anatomy dichotomy
entomology epitome

A long dispute means that bothe parties are wrong.

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ancestor /5AnsestE/ n. ,
ante + ces ancient + or sister

anchorite /5ANkErait/ n.
anchor + rite

ancillary /An5silEri/ adj. ;n.

auxiliary ,

anecdote /5AnikdEut/ n. ;
ancient + dot (anec) (dot)

anemia /E5ni:miE/ n.,

an + emia amnesia
amnesia leukemia(),toxemia

anesthetic /Anis5Wetik/ n.
an + esthet ,aestheticn,no,
aesthetic (a + esthe ), analgesic ,

anguish /5ANgwiF/ n.
angerangry

angular /5ANgjulE/ adj. ; ()

angle

anhydrous /An5haidrEs/ adj.

an + hydr
hydrant hydrate

animate /5Animit; 5Animeit/ adj. ,; v.

animal

animosity /Ani5mCsiti/ n. ,
enemy animal + s

enmity ,

A man alone is either a saint or a devil.

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animus /5AnimEs/ n.
enemy animal

ankle /5ANkEl/ n.
angle

annals /5AnElz/ n.
annual

annexation /`Anek5seiFEn/ n. ,
nect, connect next

annihilate /E5naiEleit/ v.
an + nihil
nil null

annotate /5AnEteit/ v.
notea + note

announce /E5nauns/ v. ,;
nounce
announcedenounceenouncepronounce
renounce

annoy /E5nCi/ v. ; ,
noisy

annoying /E5nCiiN/ adj.

annul /E5nQl/ v. ;
null
nullify

anodyne /5AnEudain/ n.
()(
) a + no + dyn

anomaly /E5nCmEli/ n.,

a + nomal()+y

A man can be destroyed but not defeated.

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anonymous /E5nCnimEs/ adj.
a + no + nym = name
acronym(), synonym,

anorexia /`AnE5reksiE/ n.
an + oral()+
dyslexia()

antagonize /An5tAgEnaiz/ v. ;
anti- + go on

antarctic /An5tB:ktik/ adj.

anti + arctic

antecedence /`Anti5si:dEns/ n. ,
ante + ced

antecedent /`Anti5si:dEnt/ n.,;

ante + ced

antedate /5Antideit; `Anti5deit/ v. () ;

ante + date

antediluvian /`Antidi5lu:viEn/ adj. ;

ante + diluv()

deluge ,

antenna /An5tenE/ n. ,
ant +

anterior /An5tiEriE/ adj. ,

ante + rior
prior ,inferior ,superior , posterior , exterior , interior

anthem /5AnWEm/ n.;

an theme ,

anthology /An5WClEdAi/ n. ,

A man cannot spin and reel at the same time. .

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anther author + log (blog
)
blog -logy

anthropoid /5AnWrEpCid/ adj. ;n.

anthrop , + oid

anthropology /AnWrE5pClEdAi/ n.
anthrop , + logy
misanthropy , philanthropy

antibiotic /`Antibai5Ctik/ n. ;adj.

anti + bio

antibody /5AntibCdi/ n.()

anti + body

antic /5Antik/ adj.

antique anti

anticipate /An5tisipeit/ v.,

anti + cip +ate + expect expect

anticlimax /`Anti5klaimAks/ n., ,

anti + climax ,

antidote /5AntidEut/ n.
anti + dote anti + dotedose(),
overdose()
anecdote , dote ,

antigen /5AntidAEn/ n.(,)

anti + gene anti + generate

antihistamine /`Anti5histEmi:n/ n. ()
anti + -tamine vitamin

antipathy /An5tipEWi/ n. ,

A man is old as he feels and a woman as old as she looks.

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anti + pathy
antipathy ()apathy ()sympathy ()neuropathy(
)psychopathy()telepathy ()

antiquated /5Antikweitid/ adj. ,

antique + ed
antiquity(,)

antiseptic /`Anti5septik/ n.
anti + septic ,
aseptic

antithesis /An5tiWisis; An5tiWEsis/ n.;

anti + thesis "action, not words" or "they promised
freedom and provided slavery"
hypothesis , metathesis ,parenthesis ,synthesis

antitoxic /`Anti5tCksik/ adj.

anti + toxic

anvil /5Anvil/ n.
an + vil, village
vil, civil

aorta /ei5C:tE/ n.
artery , Oart

apathy /5ApEWi/ n. ,
a + path()+y

aperture /5ApEtjuE/ n. ,
openper + ,a + aper
,
aperitivepuncture , acupuncture ,rupture

apex /5eipeks/ n. ,
a + peak, peaks e=ea, x=k
vertex , max acme , apogee

aphasia /E5feiAE/ n.

A man is weal or woe as he thinks himself so. ,.

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 a + phrase()

aphorism /5AfErizEm/ n.
a + phor philosopher (phor)
metaphor , adage , m: aphorism, gnome , maxim

apiary /5eipiEri/ n.
ape

aplomb /E5plCm/ n. ,
a + plumb ,
plummet ,

apocalyptic /E`pCkE5liptik/ adj. ;

apocalypse ,22
apo + collapse
prophetic

apocrypha /E5pCkrifE/ n. ,
apo + cryph cry
crypt
encrypt ()

apogee /5ApEdAi:/ n. ()
apo + g , geo
perigee geology

apolitical /`eipE5litikEl/ adj.

apo + political

apologist /E5pClEdAist/ n.
apologize + ist

apologize /E5pClEdAaiz/ v. ;
apology

apophasis /E5pCfEsis/ n.[]()

apo + phrase

apoplectic /`ApE5plektik/ adj.,

A man without reason is a beast in season.

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apo + complicated pop + lecture

apostasy /E5pCstEsi/ n. ,
apo + stas(stand )a + post

apostate

apostate /E5pCsteit/ n. ,
apo() + state , ,
United State

apostrophe /E5pCstrEfi/ n., (')

strop (')
anastrophe epistrophes , catastrophe strophe ,

apothecary /E5pCWikEri/ n.;

a pot he carry ()

apothegm /5ApEWem/ n.,

the + gram
aomaphorismaxiom am

apotheosis /E`pCWi5Eusis/ n.;

apo + theo + sis

appall /E5pC:l/ v. ,
ap + pale()

appalling /E5pC:liN/ adj. ,

apparatus /`ApE5reitEs/ n. ,
prepare parts operator

apparel /E5pArEl/ n. ()
prepare apparent
appearance

apparition /`ApE5riFEn/ n. ,

A merry heart goes all the way.

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appearance , ,

appeal /E5pi:l/ v.
ap + peal ,,apply
peal , repeal (appeal), appellant()application ,
,,

appealing /E5pi:liN/ adj. ,

appeal + ling

appease /E5pi:z/ v. ,
ap + pease peace ()

appellation /`ApE5leiFEn/ n. ,
appeal(),ap + spell
appellate appellant

appendage /E5pendidA/ n.
pend ,,,
pendant , , append , , , compend depend , expend
,impend , perpend , suspend

appendix /E5pendiks/ n.
pend ,,

appetizer /5ApitaizE/ n.
chkd

applaud /E5plC:d/ v.
ap + plaud explode

applicable /5AplikEbEl/ adj. ,

apply + ble

applicant /5AplikEnt/ n.
apply

appoint /E5pCint/ v.,

ap + point

A middle course is the safest.

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apposite /5ApEzit/ adj. ,
ap + position ,

apposition /`ApE5ziFEn/ n. ,
ap+position

appraise /E5preiz/ v. ,
ap praise prize price

appreciable /E5pri:FEbEl/ adj.,

appreciate
perceptible

appreciate /E5pri:Fieit/ v. ;

apprehend /`Apri5hend/ v.;

pre + handhend hold grasp ,, comprehend
,
apprehend comprehend reprehend()

apprentice /E5prentis/ n.
apprehend ,apartment + rent

apprise /E5praiz/ v. ,
,(prise)

approach /E5prEutF/ v.,; ; n.

pro: ,,,
reproach(disapproval)

approbation /`AprE5beiFEn/ n.,

ap + proveapproveap + probe ,
probate reprobate opprobrious , ,

approbatory /E5prEubEtEri/ adj.

approve

appropriate /E5prEupri`it; E5prEuprieit/ v. ; adj.

ap + property , , ap + proper

A picture is worth a thousand words.

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property(, ), expropriate(, )

approve /E5pru:v/ v. ,
ap + prove

approximate /E5prCksimit/ adj. ,

approach approach + maximum

apron /5eiprEn/ n.
prone (,)

apropos /`AprE5pEu/ adj.

purpose appropriate properpropose: ,

apt /Apt/ adj.,

appropriate

aquatic /E5kwAtik/ adj. ,

aqu +atic

aqueduct /5AkwidQkt/ adj. ,

aque + duct

aquifer /`AkwifE(r)/ n.
aqui + fer,,

aquiline /5Akwilain/ adj. ,

aqui + line
streamline

arabesque /`ArE5besk/ n. n.
arab

arable /5ArEbEl/ adj. ,

Arab

A poet is born, not made.

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arachnid /E5rAknid/ n.

arbiter /5B:bitE/ n. ,
arbitratorarbitrary , , arbiter
arbitrary arbitrator

arbitrary /5B:bitrEri/ adj. ,,

habit

arbitrate /5B:bitreit/ v. ,
arbitrary arbitrate

arbor /5B:bE/ n.,

herbharbor arborarbitrate

arboreal /B:5bC:riEl/ adj.

arbitrate harbor () + arbor arbor

arcade /B:5keid/ n.
arch + :,

arcane /B:5kein/ adj. ,

archaicarch + ane ,
?

archaeology /`B:ki5ClEdAi/ n.
archae + ology arch ark()

archaic /B:5kei`ik/ adj. ;

archae

archaism /5B:keiiz(E)m/ n. ,
archae + ism

archer /5B:tFE/ n.(),

arch + er

archetype /5B:kitaip/ n. ;

A road of a thousand miles begins with one step.

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arche- + type
prototype

archipelago /`B:ki5pelEgEu/ n.
+ pelag-ark + go
pelagic()

architect /5B:kitekt/ n.
architecture archi ()+ technology =
technical

archive /5B:kaiv/ n.
arch archae + , ()achieve

anarchy patriarchy ,

arctic /5B:ktik/ a.,

antarctic

ardent /5B:dEnt/ adj. ,

ardor ,
arduous ,

ardor /5B:dE/ n. ,
arid , adore

arduous /5B:djuEs/ adj. ,

hard = h + ard hard

arena /E5ri:nE/ n.
area

argot /5B:gEu/ n.,

are + got ,,

argumentation /`B:gjumen5teiFEn/ n. ,
argument

aria /5B:riE/ n. ,
air ar + i + a ,,,

A short cut is often a wrong cut.

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arid /5Arid/ adj. ;
a + a + red, , ,

aristocrat /5AristEkrAt/ n.
Aristotle+ cracy(

aristocracy autocracy ,democracy , bureaucracy,gerontocracy

gynaecocracy theocracy

arithmetic /E5riWmEtik/ n.
mathematic m

armada /B:5mB:dE/ n.,

army arm + arm +
,

armistice /5B:mistis/ n. ,
arm() + stick ,
truce

armory /5B:mEri/ n.
arm-()arm

aroma /E5rEumE/ n. ,
aromatic

arouse /E5rauz/ v. ;
arise aroserise
rouse

arraign /E5rein/ v.;

ar + rain , ruin

arrangement /E5reindAmEnt/ n.

array /E5rei/ v. ; n. ;
arrangear + ray ()array

A shortcut to riches is to subract from our desires.

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arrest /E5rest/ v. ; ,
restar+ rest , ,,,rest

arresting /E5restiN/ adj. ,

arrest
catching

arrhythmic /E5ri5mik/ adj. ,

ar + rhythm

arrogant /5ArEgEnt/ adj. ,

ar +rog()arrow + gun

arrogate /5ArEugeit/ v.
ar + rogate arrow + gate

abrogate arrogate derogate , interrogate

prorogate subrogate surrogate

arroyo /E5rCiEu/ n.,;

a river, o=I, y=v

arsenal /5B:sEnEl/ n.

arse: ass
mars

arson /5B:sEn/ n. ,
ars + son mars

artery /5B:tEri/ n.
art + territory
aorta O

artful /5B:tful/ adj.,

art + ful

arthritis /B:5Wraitis/ n.
art author + writewrist

A stitch in time saves nine.

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articulate /B:5tikjuleit/ v. ;
article + ate

artifact /5B:tifAkt/ n.
art + fact factory

artifice /5B:tifis/ n. ;
art + art + fiction +

artificial artifact

artificial /`B:ti5fiFEl/ adj. ,

art + fict fact

artillery /B:5tilEri/ n. ,
art + ill
artery

artisan /`B:ti5zAn/ n.
art+ san san, son
arson (art)

artistry /5B:tistri/ n.
artist

artless /5B:tlEs/ adj. ;

art + less

ascend /E5send/ v. ;
a+scend
condescend , descend , transcend

ascendancy /E5sendEnsi/ n. ,
ascend

ascendant /E5sendEnt/ adj. ,

ascend
descend

A true friend is known in the day of adversity.

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ascent /E5sent/ n.
ascend

ascertain /`AsE5tein/ v. ,
as + certain

ascetic /E5setik/ adj. ; n.

a scientist exercise

ascribe /E5skraib/ v.
scribe,

ascribe , circumscribe , conscribe

describe inscribeprescribe proscribe
scribblesubscribe superscribe (),,transcribe

aseptic /ei5septik/ adj. ,

a + sept sept September

antiseptic (anti + septic ),

asinine /5Asinain/ adj.

ass()

askance /E5skAns/ adv. ,

ask + :

askew /E5skju:/ adj. ; v. ,

a + skew screw

asparagus /E5spArEgEs/ n. ,()

as + bar

asperity /A5speriti/ n., ,

a + prosperitydesperate

exasperaterasper, severity ,

A true friend is one soul in two bodies.

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aspersion /E5spE:FEn/ n. ,
a + sperse a + spersion :
sh
asperse disperse intersperse ,

asphyxia /As5fiksiE/ n.
as Phoenix,,
a + sphinx

asphyxiate /As5fiksieit/ v. (),

asphyxia + ate

aspirant /E5spaiErEnt/ n. adj.,

spire aspire (, spirit), inspire in+spire despair
aspire (, spirit), conspire(), despair expire()
inspire in+spire perspire ,respire(,suspire(
) , transpirepass off vaporous material )

aspiration /`AspE5reiFEn/ n. ,

assail /E5seil/ v. ;
as+sail
assassin , assault

assault /E5sC:lt/ n.;

sault = sult=ass + insult
somersault

assay /E5sei; 5Asei/ n.\v. ,

essay as+say analyse

assemble /E5sembEl/ v. ,; ,
a + sameble
assemble(same ), resembleseem same ensemble(en
+ same ),dissemble(+seem,same

assent /E5sent/ v. ,
as + sent consent
absent (ab + present) assent consent () dissent () ()
present resent ()

A wilful man will have his way.

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assert /E5sE:t/ v. ,
insert certain
assert desert dessert dissert exsert(+)
insert()

assess /E5ses/ v. , ;
possession asset assess
asset

asset /5Aset/ n. ;
a + set possession

assiduous /E5sidjuEs/ adj. ;

sid-,president(,)consider con + sider

preside(), reside(),subside(,,), insidious() consider

assimilate /E5simileit/ v. ;
as + similar()+ate
simulate

assist /E5sist/ v. ,;
sist ,a sister
consist(),insist(),persist(through+sist:),resist(
,),desist(:,),subsist

associate /E5sEuFieit/ adj. ; n.v.

as + social

assorted /E5sC:tid/ adj.

sort + ed
sort

assuage /E5sweidA/ v. ,
suad + persuade
dissuade(),persuade(),suasion(),suave(,)

assume /E5sju:m/ v. ; ,
as + sume , take as +

A word spoken is an arrow let fly.

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assume , , consume presume , resume , , subsume
,

assumed /E5sju:md/ adj. ,

assure /E5FuE/ v. ,
as + sure
sure , , ensure , insure reassure ,

assured /E5FuEd/ adj. ;

asteroid /5AstErCid/ n.
astera star

asthma /5AsmE/ n.
()

anesthesia

astigmatic /`As5tigmAtik/ adj. ,

stigma , a + stigma = focus, stick

astound /E5staund/ v.
astonishas thouder

astounding /E5staundiN/ adj.

astral /5AstrEl/ adj.

a star

astray /E5strei/ adj. ,

a + stray ,,a + street

astringent /E5strindAEnt/ adj. ,; n. ,

a + string +

astrolabe /5AstrEleib/ n. ()
astro star , + lab () aster, astral, astro star
, a

A young idler, an old beggar.

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astronomy

astrology /E5strClEdAi/ n. ,
astro star , + ology()
geologydisaster

astronomy /E5strCnEmi/ n.
astro + nomy()
agronomy , autonomy economy

astute /E5stju:t/ adj. ,

as + tutor a + student as +

asunder /E5sQndE/ adv. ;

sunder a + thunder sounder

asylum /E5sailEm/ n. ,
a + slum ,

asymmetric /`eisi5metrik/ adj.

a + symmetric() symmetric sym () + metric()=
symmetric

asymptomatic /`eisimptE5mAtik/ adj. []

a + symptomatic

asynchronous /ei5siNkrEnEs/ adj.

a + synchronous

atheism /5eiWiizEm/ n.,

a + the + ism

athletics /AW5letiks/ n. ,
athlete + tics

atlas /5AtlEs/ n.
Atlas,at +
at + Las vegas, at los Angeles

Achievement is founded on diligence and wasted upon recklessness. ,

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atonal /ei5tEun(E)l/ adj. ()
a + tone
tune

atone /E5tEun/ v.,

at + one a + tone (
)()()

atrocious /E5trEuFEs/ adj.,

a +
truck

atrocity /E5trCsiti/ n. ,
atrocious

atrophy /5AtrEfi/ n. v.,

a + trophica +
a + trophy (),,?

attach /E5tAtF/ v. ()
a + touch touch

attain /E5tein/ v. ,
tain ,
abstain attain detain maintain obtain
pertain retain sustain

attentive /E5tentiv/ adj.,

attention attention +ive

attenuate /E5tenjueit/ v.v.

ten- thintend, tain
();

attest /E5test/ v.
at + ,
testify , testament

Actions speak louder than words.

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attic /5Atik/ n.,
antic () attic
antic

attire /E5taiE/ v.,

tire (,,)at + tie

attorney /E5tE:ni/ n.
alternate I turn I turn to you for help

attraction /E5trAkFEn/ n.

attribute /E5tribju:t/ n.,; v.

at + tribute contribute
attribute
tribute attribute contribute , distribute , retribution

attrition /E5triFEn/ n.,

trite() (,)
contrite(,),detrition(),trite(,,),triturate()

attune /E5tju:n/ to v.,

tune, tone

atypical /5eitipikEl/ adj.

a + typical

auction /5C:kFEn/ n.
augment() action auction

audacious /C:5deiFEs/ adj.,

Odyssey
Odyssey

audacity /C:5dAsiti/ n.,

audacious

Adversity is a good discipline.

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audible /5C:dibEl/ adj.
aud , audio

audit /5C:dit/ v. ,;
audit

audition /C:5diFEn/ n. ()
audit +

auger /5C:gE/ n.,

augment + er() ,
auxiliary ,

augment /C:g5ment/ v.,

large llarge l + aug-

augur /5C:gE/ n.
augury ur

augury /5C:gjuri/ n.,,

august

august /C:5gQst/ adj. ,

august

aureole /5C:riEul/ n.,

aurora

auricular /C:5rikjulE/ adj.

aural ear:
oral

aurora /C:5rC:rE/ n.()

Au +

auspices /5C:spisiz/ n.,

avis + + spec , Au + pieces

sauspiceAu + conspicuous(
),perspicuous()

Adversity leads to prosperity.

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auspicious /C:5spiFEs/ adj.;
au + spic(spec )
aurum (AU)

austere /C5stiE/ adj.; ()

au + stern sterile

austerity /C5steriti/ n.,

sterile

authentic /C:5Wentik/ adj.;

author ,,,,
authority(, )

authenticate /C:5Wentikeit/ v.()

authentic + ate

authoritarian /C:`WCri5teEriEn/ n.
authority + ian

authoritative /C:5WCrEtEtiv/ adj.;

authority(,),author(,)

authority /C:5WCriti/ n. ,
author

authorize /5C:WEraiz/ v.;

author + ize

autobiography /`C:tEbai5CgrEfi/ n.
auto + bio + graph()

autocrat /5C:tEkrAt/ n.
auto + crat

automation /`C:tE5meiFEn/ n.

autonomy /C:5tCnEmi/ n.,

Ake up your mind to act decidedly and take the consequences. No good is ever done in this world by
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autonomous

autopsy /5C:tCpsi/ n.
aut- + opsis auto +

auxiliary /C:g5ziljEri/ adj.,

aug ,accessory

available /E5veilEbEl/ adj.,

valid ,avail ,avail a +

avalanche /5AvElB:nF/ n.
valance a + balance

avant-garde /`AvEN5gB:d/ n.
vanguard van, + guard

avarice /5AvEris/ n.,

:+ various a + + rice
vary,, avid

avaricious /AvE5riFEs/ a.,

avarice + ious

avenge /E5vendA/ v.,

venge
revenge

aver /E5vE:/ v.;

verify very,, Very good

averse /E5vE:s/ adj. ,

a + verse
adverse (add + verse) averse
converse(diverse(,inverse(),obverse(),perverse(),reverse(
,),transverse(), universe

aversion /E5vE:FEn/ n.,

avert /E5vE:t/ v., ;

All for one, one for all.

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vert: turn avoidadvert advertisement

advertavertdivertevertextrovertintrovert
interconvert invertpervertrevertsubvert

aviary /5eiviEri/ n.,

avi + ary
aviate

avid /5Avid/ adj.;

a videoaudio video vivid
vigorously
fervid ,

avocation /`AvE5keiFEn/ n.,

a + vocation vocal
occupation , vocation , ,,, avocation , convocation
, equivocate , evocation , , invocation ,
provocation , , revocation vocal

avoid /E5vCid/ v.,

avow /E5vau/ v.;

a + vow , a + vowel

avulse /E`vQls/ v.()()

vulnerable
avulse convulse evulse revulse

avuncular /E5vQNkjulE; E5vQNkjElE/ adj. ()

av + uncle

awash /E5wCF/ adj.

a + wash

awe /C:/ v.

awll awful(terrible), awesome(

All rivers run into sea.

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awe-inspiring adj.
awe

awkward /5C:kwEd/ adj. ,;

awl /C:l/ n.()

l

awning /5C:niN/ n.
awl awningawl l, awning n

awry /E5rai/ adj.,

a + wry

axiom /5AksiEm/ n.;

maximaxeaxiom

axiomatic /`AksiE5mAtik/ adj. ,

axiom

axis /5Aksis/ n.(,)

a + x + l: X()i

axle /5AksEl/ n.()

a + x + l: X()axlel

azure /5AAE; 5AAjuE/ adj.

ozone azure

babble /5bAbEl/ v.;

baby bubble

bacchanal /5bAkEnEl/ n.()

bachelor

backdrop /5bAkdrCp/ n.
back drop

All roads lead to rome.

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backhanded /bAk5hAndid/ a.
back hand

backset /5ba:skit;(uC)5bAskit/ n.
back set

backslide /5bAkslaid/ v.
back slide

backwater /5bAkA`wC:tE/ n. ;
back water

badge /bAdA/ n.()

bad ge ()

badger /5bAdAE/ n.; v.,

bad + er badge + er

badinage /5bAdinB:A/ n.,

bad + in + age bad
+ nag

baffle /5bAfEl/ v.,

battle to make it muffle

bail /beil/ n. ;
pail

bait /beit/ n.; v.,

rebate() rebate

bale /beil/ n.; ,

, ball

baleful /5beilfEl/ adj.,

:,

All the treasures of the earth would not bring back one lost moment.
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balk /bC:lk/ n.; v. ()
block obstacle
bulk , ,

ballad /5bAlEd/ n.,

ball + lad ball ballet

ballast /5bAlEst/ n.()

ball + last

ballerina /`bAlE5ri:nE/ n.
ballet+rina()

balloon /bE5lu:n/ n. v.
ball + on

ballot /5bAlEt/ n.\v. ,

ball + lottery

ballroom /5bC:lrum/ n.
ball ballet

balm /bB:m/ n.,,

calmpalm, psalm

barm palm palmpalm

balmy /5bB:mi/ adj.(),

balm + y

banal /bE5nB:l/ adj.

ban + all ()()ban + canal

banality /bE5nAliti/ n.,

banal + ity

bandage /5bAndidA/ n. ; v.
band: ,

All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
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bandy /5bAndi/ v.
band

bane /bein/ n.
ban + e ,

baneful /5beinful/ adj.,

bane + ful

banish /5bAniF/ v.
ban vanishspanish

banister /5bAnistE/ n.()

ban banish + er--

bankrupt /5bANkrQpt/ adj.

bank + rupt
abrupt (), , bankrupt corrupt
disrupt erupt interrupt +
irrupt inrupture ,

banquet /5bANkwit/ n. ,
ban + quit

banter /5bAntE/ n.,

barb /bB:b/ n.();

barber beard.

barbarous /5bB:bErEs/ adj.;

barb

barbecue /5bB:bikju:/ n.,

bar + be + queue

bard /bB:d/ n.
bar bird , ,bar + d

Always keep cool, calm and collected.

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bare /beE/ v.
rl

barefaced /beE5feist/ adj.

bare face

barge /bB:dA/ n.,

bargain bar + large

bargain bar + gain

bark /bB:k/ v.; n.

buck

barn /bB:n/ n.
bar + n + n n

barometer /bE5rCmitE/ n.,

bar + meter

baron /5bArEn/ n.;,

bar on GREBarron

baroque /bE5rCk; bE5rEuk/ n. \ adj. (),

barrage /5bArB:A/ n. ;,
bar + rage

barren /5bArEn/ adj.,,

bare :,a bare hillside +
en

barricade /5bArikeid/ v.; n.

bar barbarrier + cade barrageai cg
arcade fa?ade

barrier /5bAriE/ n.,

An artist lives everywhere.

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bar + er

barrister /5bAristE/ n.
bar + ister

barter /5bB:tE/ v.,

bar + ter butterquarter

base /beis/ adj.

base

baseboard /beisbC:d/ n.,

base + board

bashful /5bAFful/ adj.,

bash() + ful
,
bash dash

bask /bB:sk/ v.,

bath()bask basket

bassoon /bE5su:n/ n.,

baste /beist/ v.(,)

paste bastile

bathetic /bE5Wetik/ adj.,

bathos , bath- ,pathetic

baton /5bAt(E)n/ n.();

bat + on +

bauble /5bC:bEl/ n.;

bubble

bauxite /5bC:ksait/ n.()

An evil lesson is soon learned.

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box + ite

bawdy /5bC:di/ adj.

body ( bao3)
lewd :

bawl /bC:l/ v.,

bawd brawl(, )

bazaar /bE5zB(r)/ n.,

bizbusiness bazarbiz

beacon /5bi:kEn/ n. ;
beach + on

beam /bi:m/ n.();

beat /bi:t/ v.;

battle

beatific /`biE5tifik/ adj.,

beauty ,

beatitude /bi:5Atitju:d/ n.,

beauty + attitude

beaver /5bi:vE/ n.
beav v=f beaf + river

bedeck /bi5dek/ vt.

be + deck decorate

bedizen /bi5diz(E)n/ v....

bed + zen

bedlam /5bedlEm/ n.,

bed lam

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

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bedraggled /bi5drAg(E)ld/ adj.(),
be + drag + ed

beet /bi:t/ n.
bee + beetles ,

befuddlement /bi5fQdEl-mEnt/ n.
muddle

beget /bi5get/ v.,

be + get

begrudge /bi5grQdA/ v.,

garage
garage sale
grumble mumble, rumble

beguile /bi5gail/ v.,

guile guilt

behold /bi5hEuld/ v.,

be + hold

beholden /bi5hEuldn/ adj.;

hold , be hold

belabor /bi5leibE/ v.();

be + labor (be)(labor)

belated /bi5leitid/ adj.

be late

belch /beltF/ v.\n.; v.

:belly

beleaguer /bi5li:gE/ v.
be + league colleagueleagu
colleague

An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening.

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belie /bi5lai/ v.;
be + lie

belittle /bi5litl/ v.,

be+little

bellicose /5belikEus/ adj.,

rebel belly bell- -
belle belly

belligerent /bi5lidAErEnt/ adj. ();

rebel bell + generate

bellwether n.,
bell wear + er

belongings /bi5lCNiNz/ n.,

belong + s

bemoan /bi5mEun/ v....,

moan ,

bemused /bi5mju:zd/ adj.,

be + muse ,,

bench /bentF/ n. ;

benediction /beni5dikFEn/ n.;

bene + dict

benefactor /5beni`fAktE/ n.,

bene + fact

beneficent /bi5nefisEnt/ adj.

bene , + fic

beneficial /`beni5fiFEl/ adj.,

benefit + cial

An idle brain is the devil's workshop.

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beneficiary /`beni5fiFEri/ n.;()
beneficial

benevolent /bi5nevElEnt/ adj. ,

bene + volent willvolunteer

benign /bi5nain/ adj.

bene + genbene + gentalbene + nicebe + knight

benison /5benizEn/ n.,

benediction

bent /bent/ n. , ; adj.

bend, ,

bequeath /bi5kwi:5/ v.
see bequest be + be +

bequest /bi5kwest/ n. ,
be + quest request,
inquest

berate /bi5reit/ v.
rate irate, irritate

irate

bereave /bi5ri:v/ v.,

be + reave rival
deprive

berserk /bE5sE:k/ adj. ,

bear + shirt

beseech /bi5si:tF/ v.,

be + seek or search

beset /bi5set/ v.,

be + set

An old steed in the stable still aspires to gallop a thousand miles-an old hero still cherishes high
aspirations. ,. ,. Page 64
besiege /bi5si:dA/ v.,
be + siegeSiege side + edgebe + seize

besmirch /bi5smE:tF/ v.
be smirch

bespeak /bi5spi:k/ v.,

be+speak

bestial /5bestiEl/ adj.,

beast

bestow /bi5stEu/ v.,

stow,best to (you) wish the best to youdow

betoken /bi5tEukEn/ v.,

token ,

betray /bi5trei/ v.;

be + traitor bet + tray bet + try

betrayal /bi5treiEl/ n.
betray + al

betroth /bi5trEu5/ v.,...

be troth

bevy /5bevi/ n. ()
bee + V + Y VYenvy
GRE

bewail /bi5weil/ v.
be + wail

bewilder /bi5wildE/ v. ,
be + wild

An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.
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bewildering /bi5wildEriN/ adj. ;

bewitch /5bi5witF/ v....;; ...

be witch

bias /5baiEs/ n. ; v.
bi + as

bibliography /`bibli5CgrEfi/ n.;

bible

bibulous /5bibjulEs/ adj.;

bib
baby()

bicker /5bikE/ v.
biker beakspeaker

bid /bid/ v.; ,

:,

biennial /bai5eniEl/ adj.

bi + annual

bifurcate /5baifE:keit/ v.,

furc fork bi + fur ,

bigot /5bigEt/ n. (,); ,

big + got bi + got

bigotry /5bigEtri/ n.,

bigot + ry

bile /bail/ n. ;
bill (bill)

bilingual /bai5liNgwEl/ adj. ()

bi + lingu language

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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bilious /5biliEs/ adj.;
bill + out ,,,,888?

bilk /bilk/ v. ;
bill +

billow /5bilEu/ n.;

below ,,
bellow (, ), ,

billowing adj.
billow + ing

bin /bin/ n.
dustbin, cabin

biography /bai5CgrEfi/ n.
bio + graphy

biosphere /5baiEsfiE(r)/ n. ,
bio + sphere ,

biped /5baiped/ n.
bi + ped ,

birch /5bE:tF/ n.,

bird perch

bivouac /5bivuEAk/ n.
by + watch , bi + voyage

bizarre /bi5zB:/ adj. ,

blackball /5blAkbC:l/ v.,

ballot ,

blackmail /5blAkmeil/ n. v.,

Anger begins in folly, and ends in repentance.

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blade /bleid/ n.,
blender bladebleedblood
razor()

blanch /blB:ntF/ v.; ()

blank, bleach

bland /blAnd/ adj. ;

blind
blank

blandishments /5blAndiFmEnts/ n. ,
bland + dish

blare /bleE/ v.
lare large. Bla + lare Blah f(fire)+ lare g(glass)+lare

declare, flare, glare

blase adj.,
blaze

blasphemy /5blAsfimi/ n. ,
blast + fame (blast + pheme blast + him
blame
blaspheme dysphemism euphemism grapheme
morpheme

blast /blB:st/ n.(); v.

blow + est

blatant /5bleitEnt/ adj. ;

blah +
blah blahblab , blare

blazon /5bleizEn/ n. , ; v.
blaze +

Anger is a short madness.

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bleach /bli:tF/ v.
same as blanch, blank
blanch , blench

bleachers /5bli:tFEz/ n.()

bleach + er
bleak

bleak /bli:k/ adj. ; ; ,

+ leak bleach

blemish /5blemiF/ v., , n., ,

blame problem
flaw

bless /bles/ v. ;
(God) bless you.

blessing /5blesiN/ n. ;
bless

blight /blait/ n.; v.

+ light,

blighted /5blaitid/ adj. ;

blinds /blaindz/ n.
blind

blissful /5blisful/ adj.

bless bliss bless

blithe /5blai5/ adj.,

bliss bless
God bless you

blizzard /5blizEd/ n.
blow + ZZ

bloated /5blEutid/ adj.

Any man can make mistakes, but only an idiot persists in his error.
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blow + float boast, blow
float, gloat

blockade /blC5keid/ v.\n.

block +ade

blockage /5blCkidA/ n.
block ,

blooming /5blu:miN/ adj. ;

bloom + ingblow + room

blossom /5blCsEm/ n. ; v.
bloomblow + some

blotch /blCtF/ n. (); ()

blotblot + blot, spotblood + spot

blouse /blauz/ n.
body + loose + louse

blowhard /5blEuhB:d/ n.
blow hard
braggard

bludgeon /5blQdAEn/ n.
blood on ()

blue /blu:/ adj. ,

blue

blueprint /5blu:`print/ n. ; ,
blue print

bluff /blQf/ n. ;
blow + blow + :,,
cliff

April showers bring May flowers.

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blunder /5blQndE/ v.; n.
+
plunder

blunt /blQnt/ adj. ;

blur /blE:/ n.; v.

slur

blurb /blE:b/ ,
bulb blow

blurt /blE:t/ v.
blah + burst blow , + utter
blat

blush /blQF/ v. ; n.
SH&*

bluster /5blQstE/ v.
blast , burst

boastful /5bEustful/ adj.

bestboost

bode /bEud/ v.
bidebody,(body):

bodyguard /5bCdigB:d/ n.,

body guard

bog /bCg/ n.; v....

bug bug

boggle /5bCgEl/ v. ;

As a man sows, so he shall reap.

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bog +
bog, bug Dog bungle

bogus /5bEugEs/ adj.,

bog + us

bohemian /5bEu5hi:miEn/ n.\adj.()

+ man

boisterous /5bCistErEs/ adj.;

, , boil

bolster /5bEulstE/ n.; v. ,

boosterbolt

bolt /bEult/ n.v.

bolted /5bEultid/ adj.

bolt

bombardment /bCm5bB:dmEnt/ n.,

bomb

bombast /5bCmbAst/ n.,

bomb + boastbomb + bomb + bast bast

bondage /5bCndidA/ n. ,
bind

bonnet /5bCnit/ n.,

bon ,
Bon jour

bookcase /5buk`keis/ n.,

book case

boom /bu:m/ n. ;v.,

As capable as you are, there is always someone more capable just as there is another heaven
beyond heaven. Page 72
:bomb
bloom ,

boon /bu:n/ n. ,
bon

boor /buE/ n.;

poorbore

boorish /5buriF/ adj.

boor + ish

boost /bu:st/ v.; ,

boot + boot +

bootless /5bu:tlis/ adj.

boot less

bore /bC:/ v.; n.(a hole);

bored

boredom /5bC:dEm/ n. ,
bore +dom

boring /5bC:riN/ adj. ,

bore + ing + ring

botany /5bCtEni/ n.
bottle +

botch /bCtF/ v.()

boudoir /bu5dwB:/ n.(),

bough /bau/ n.

As good lost as found.

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boulder /5bEuldE/ n.
border builder

bounteous /5bauntiEs/ adj. ;

abound

bouquet /bu:5kei/ n.;

banquet banquet bought

bout /baut/ n.,

boat out about, move about The baby is up and about.

bovine /5bEuvain/ adj. ();

+ wine bull + bow + vine

veal ea = iaquiline ,bovine ,canine feline ,porcine

bowdlerize /5baudlEraiz/ vt.(), ,

bowl

bower /5bauE/ n.,

tower ower

boycott /5bCikCt/ v.()

Boy + cot

brace /breis/ v.,; n.

brace
embrace ,

bracelet /5breislit/ n. ,
brace + let

bracing /5breisiN/ adj.

brace

bracket /5brAkit/ n.
brace k=c + rack + et

As selfishness and complaint cloud the mind, so love with its joy clears and sharpens the vision.
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brackish /5brAkiF/ adj.()
bracket +

brag /brAg/ v.
bag ragbrass

braggadocio /`brAgE5dEutFiEu/ n.
brag + do

braggart /5brAgEt/ n.
brag + er

braid /breid/ n.\v. , ;

brake /breik/ n.; v.,

break brake

brand /brAnd/ n. ; ; v.

brandish /5brAndiF/ v.()

brandy + dish ()brand
+ dish ()

brash /brAF/ adj.,

rash

brassy /5bra:si/ adj.

brass

brat /brAt/ n. ,
boy rat

bravado /brE5vB:dEu/ n.,

brave + do

bravura /brE5vjuErE/ adj. ,

brave brilliantbravo

At need one sees who his friend is. .

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brawl /brC:l/ v.\n.,
brow + l eyebrow +
quarrel

brawny /5brC:ni/ adj. ()

brown

brazen /5breizEn/ adj.

z=s

breach /bri:tF/ v. ; ; n.;

ch=k break

breadth /bredW/ n.
broad thlengthwidth

breakthrough /5breikWru:/ n.;

break through

breeder /5bri:dE/ n.
breed : + er

brevity /5breviti/ n. ;
v=f brief

bribe /braib/ v.
bridge

bricklayer /5brik`leiE/ n.
brick + layer

bridle /5braidl/ n.; v.,

bride ride

braid

brilliant /5briliEnt/ adj. ;

bright

Attack is the best defense.

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brim /brim/ n. (),; v.
rim b: + rim

brindled /5brindEld/ dj.

brand kindle

brink /briNk/ n.(),

brim: drink brink() + drink

brisk /brisk/ adj. ,;

+ risk

bristle /5brisEl/ n. ; v.();

beast brush brutal breast

brittle /5britl/ adj. ;

break + bottle

broach /brEutF/ v.; ; ()

broad breach approach

brocade /brE5keid/ n.
broad + cascade

broil /brCil/ v.
bring oil

broker /5brEukE/ n.

bromide /5brEumaid/ n.;

born + mid midbroom + maid mbrown

brooch /brEutF/ n.
breach

brood /bru:d/ n. ; v.;

Avarice blinds our eyes.

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breed
feed food

brook /bru:k/ n.
broke (break)
brookbook()book + r

breeze creek ,

brook /bru:k/ n.
broke (break)
brookbook()book + r

breeze creek ,

browbeat /5braubi:t/ v. ;
brow beat

browse /brauz/ v.\n.;

brow + see browser
browser (IE

bruise /bru:z/ adj. ,

brush

bruit /bru:t/ v. ()
+ root recruiter

brunt /brQnt/ n.
+ run
run into run over

brushwork /5brQFwE:k/ n. ;
brush work

brusque /bru:sk; brusk/ adj.,

brush +

Be an optimist; look for the good in every situation.

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brutal /5bru:tl/ adj.;
brute + al

brute /bru:t/ n.;

beast

bubble /5bQbEl/ v.; n.,

babble, burblebulb
bobble, bumble

buck /bQk/ v. ; ; n. ,
bark ,,

bucket /5bQkit/ n. ; v.
basketbuck

buckle /5bQkEl/ n.; v.

:

bucolic /bju:5kClik/ adj. ;

cow buck + cow bull, cow +
bovine

bud /bQd/ n.

budge /bQdA/ v.;

budget /5bQdAit/ n.
bag bag + et

buffoon /bE5fu:n/ n.,

:, buffalo + on

bugaboo /bQgEbu:/ n.;

bug + boo bug
boo

Be concerned about the affairs of state before others, and enjoy comfort after others. ,
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buggy /5bQgi/ n.;
bug + gy

bulb /bQlb/ n.

bulge /bQldA/ v.\n. ,

bulk /bQlk/ n. , ; ;

bullion /5buljEn/ n. ,
billion

bully /5buli/ v. ,; n.
bull + y

bulwark /5bulwEk/ n. ,
bull + work bull + war

bumble /5bQmbEl/ v.,

:,,bomb

stumble , mumble ,rumble bungle

bump /bQmp/ v.; n.

bumper /5bQmpE/ n.
bump + er
bump ()

bumptious /5bQmpFEs/ adj. ,

bump

bungle /5bQNgEl/ v. ; n.
bung + gl + le

Be honest rather clever.

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buoy /bCi/ n. ; ;v. ,
boy ,,

buoyant /5bCiEnt/ adj. ,

boy

bureaucracy /bju5rCkrEsi/ n.
bureau() + cracy()

burgeon /5bE:dAEn/ v. ,
bud bur go + onburg + go
on burg

burglar /5bE:glE/ n.
burg + lar burger

burlesque /bE:5lesk/ n.
+ esque bur()+lex(
) or lesson
-esque grotesque arabesque
humoresque

burnish /5bE:niF/ v. ,
furnish furniture,burn

furbish (burnish )

burrow /5bQrEu/ n. (); v.

bury + row ()
furrow burrow

bust /bQst/ n. ()
burst robust
combust

busybody /5bizibCdi/ n.
busy body

butt /bQt/ v.,;n.,

Be still, and have the will.,

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butt

buttress /5bQtrEs/ n. ,; v.
butt buttocks + rest butt + press, stress +

buxom /5bQksEm/ adj.

bosomX

bosom( blossombottom

bygone /5baigCn/ adj.

by + gone pass by

byline /5bailain/ n.()

by + line()

bypass /5baipB:s/ v. ,
pass by

byproduct /5bai`prCdQkt/ n. ;
by , + product

bystander /5bai`stAndE/ n.
stand by + er

byzantine /bai5zAnti:n/ adj.;

cabal /kE5bAl/ n.
cable

cache /kAF/ n.; v....

cash

cacophony /kE5kCfEni/ n.
cocacocaine+ phone

cacographyphone cacophony euphony

symphony

Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity.
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cactus /5kAktEs/ n.
()

cadaver /kE5deivE/ n.
cadere

cadaverous /kE5dAvErEs/ adj.

:,

cadence /5keidEns/ n.; ,

ascendence, descendent

cadet /kE5det/ n.
academic cadetcandidate PHD
candidate

cadge /kAdA/ v.
cage()

caisson /5keisEn/ n.()

case

cajole /kE5dAEul/ v.
ca joke

calamity /kE5lAmiti/ n. ,
cal + am + I call am Ic see + alarm:
calmcalm

calcification /`kAlsifi5keiFEn/ n. ;
calcify ,calc + ify

calcify /5kAlsifai/ v. ,
Ca

calculated /5kAlkjuleitid/ adj.

calculate

Behind bad luck comes good luck.

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calculating /5kAlkjuleitiN/ adj. ,
calculate

calculus /5kAlkjulEs/ n.
Calculate (Cal

caldron /5kC:ldrEn/ n.()

calibrate /5kAlibreit/ v. ;
calibre

calibre /5kAlibE/ n.();(),

caliper

calipers /5kAlibEz/ n. ,
ca() + lip(,),,

calligraphy /kE5ligrEfi/ n.
+ graphy + graphy ()
call graphycall it graph
,,
callisthenics ,

callous /5kAlEs/ adj. ;

call + ours ,,
,13

callow /5kAlEu/ adj. (); ()

call + low (,)

calorie /5kAlEri/ n. ;
,

calorimeter /`kAlE5rimitE/ n.
calori + meter

calumniate /kE5lQmni`eit/ v. ,

Better ask twice than lose you way once.

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column ,,,

calumny /5kAlEmni/ n. ,
column ,

camaraderie /kAmE5radEri:/ n.
comrade

cameo /5kAmi`Eu/ n. ; ()
camera + o

camouflage /5kAmEflB:A/ n.\ v. ,

camp + flag

campaign /kAm5pein/ n. ;
camp + pain ,champagne,

canard /kA5nB:d/ n. ,
()canal

canary /kE5neEri/ n. ,

candid /5kAndid/ adj.

candidate candle

candidacy /5kAndidEsi/ n.
candidate

candor /5kAndE/ n. ,
candle

cane /kein/ n.
can

canine /5keinain/ adj. ,

,

Better die standing than live kneeling

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aquiline ,bovine ,canine feline ,porcine

canker /5kANkE/ n.;

cancer, k=c

cannibal /5kAnibEl/ n. ,

canny /5kAni/ adj.

can ,canny,

canon /5kAnEn/ n. ,
cannon ()cannon
nCanon

canonical /kE5nCnikEl/ adj. ,

canon
apocrypha()

canopy /5kAnEpi/ n. ,
cape can +

cant /kAnt/ n. ,; v.
chant(cannot

cant /kAnt/ n. ,; v.
chant(cannot

cantankerous /kAn5tANkErEs/ adj. ,

can + tank

cantata /kAn5tB:tE/ n.
cant chant () + ata()
sonata toccata

canter /5kAntE/ v.\ n. ()

cant + er

Better early than late.

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canto /5kAntEu/ n.()
chant + o ,

canvas /5kAnvEs/ n. ,
can + vase (vase)(can)

canvass /5kAnvEs/ v.
canvase ()

canyon /5kAnjEn/ n.

capability /`keipE5biliti/ n.
capable

capacious /kE5peiFEs/ adj. ,

capacity + ious

capacity /kE5pAsiti/ n. ;
capable cap + city

cape /keip/ n. ,;
cap
cap captain capital

caper /5keipE/ v.\ n. ,

cap + er (),()

capillary /kE5pilEri/ n.
cap + ill ,,

capitation /`kApi5teiFEn/ n. ,
capitalist ,(cap)

capitulate /kE5pitjuleit/ v.()

capital + late ,(),,

caprice /kE5pri:s/ n.

Better late than never.

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 + price ()cap + rice ?
,

capricious /kE5priFEs/ adj. ,

caprice + ious
capriccio

capsize /kAp5saiz/ v.;

cap + size

capsule /5kApsju:l/ n. ;
cap + seal

caption /5kApFEn/ n.
()

captious /5kApFEs/ adj.

caption ,,captain

captivate /5kAptiveit/ v. ,
capture captain ,

capture /5kAptFE/ v. ;
captivatecap +
escape (es + cap)

carafe /kE5rAf/ n.
coffee

carapace /5kArEpeis/ n.()

car + pace

carat /5kArEt/ n. ();()

:

carbohydrate /`kB:bEu5haidreit/ n.
carbo + hydr

carbonated /5kB:bEneitid/ adj.

Better master one than engage with ten. ,

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carbon

carcinogen /kB:5sinEdAEn/ n.
cancer + gen

cardinal /5kB:dinEl/ adj. ;

cardcard

cardiologist /`kB:di5ClEdAist/ n.
card + ology + ist

careen /kE5ri:n/ v. ();

car + care + en,
career ()

caress /kE5res/ n. ,v.

kiss care+ kiss care + ress(
actress

caret /5kArit/ n. (,)

care + it

careworn /5keEwC:n/ v.,

care + worn

caricature /kArikE5tjuE/ n. ,
car + culture ,

carillon /5kAriljEn/ n.,

car +

carnage /5kB:nidA/ n. ,
carn + age ()

carnal /5kB:nEl/ adj.,

car

Better to be alone than in bad company.

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carnation /kB:5neiFEn/ n.()

carnival /5kB:nivEl/ n.
carn + festivalcar + festival

carnivore /5kB:nivC:/ n.
carn + vore

carol /5kArEl/ n.,

choralcar + roll chorus

carouse /kE5rauz/ n.
car + out car + rouse

carp /kB:p/ n. ; v.
carpenter complaincar + p

captious

carpenter /5kB:pintE/ n.
car + painter,

carrion /5kAriEn/ n.
car + ironcar +

carcase (car case )

cartographer /kB:5tCgrEfE/ n.
chartcartoon + graph

cartoon /kB:5tu:n/ n.
:

carve /kB:v/ v.;()

cut + v

cascade /kA5skeid/ n.
decadencecaducity cade, cas + cadecase + case

Better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

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cast /kB:st/ n. , ; v.
cast

caste /kB:st/ n.,

castle()

castigate /5kAstigeit/ v.,

cast + gate investigate

casual /5kAAuEl/ adj.

case,occasional

casualty /5kAAuElti/ n.;

casual

cataclysm /5kAtEklizEm/ n.,()

clyster cata- collapse911
catalysis

catalog /5kAtElCg/ n. ;
catalog=catalogue cata +logue , log

catalysis /kE5tAlisis/ n.
cata- + analysis

catalyst /5kAtElist/ n.,

cata- + analyst

catalyze /5kAtElaiz/ v.; ,

catalyst cata- + analysis

catapult /5kAtEpQlt/ n.;

cata + pull

cataract /5kAtErAkt/ n.()

cata- + race

catastrophe /kE5tAstrEfi/ n.
cata + strop

Blessed is the person who is too busy to worry in the daytime, and too sleepy to worry at night.
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catastrophic /`kAtE5strCfik/ adj.
cata + strop

categorical /`kAti5gCrikEl/ adj. ,

category

category /5kAtigEri/ n.,

cater /5keitE/ v. ;
cate cat + er, ,,,canteen

caterpillar /5kAtE`pilE/ n.,

catharsis /kA5WB:sis/ n.,

Catholic

cathartic /kA5WB:tik/ n.
catharsis

cathedral /kE5Wi:drEl/ n.
Catholic

catholic /5kAWElik];/ adj.; ; ()

Catholic

caucus /5kC:kEs/ n.
cause

caulk /kC:k/ v.
chalkcork cock

causal /kC:z(E)l/ adj.,

cause

caustic /5kC:stik/ adj.;; n.

(GRE),
() Caution!

Brevity is the soul of wit.

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cauterize /5kC:tEraiz/ v. ()()
caustic()

cavalcade /`kAvEl5keid/ n.
cave + all ()

cavalier /`kAvE5liE/ n.,

NBA Cavaliers
chevalier chivalry

cavalry /5kAvElri/ n.,

caval-

caveat /5keiviAt/ n.,

cave at ,,,

cavern /5kAvEn/ n.
cave + nn

cavil /5kAvEl/ v.,

cave + ill ()
cavity

cavity /5kAviti/ n.()

cave + ity

cavort /kE5vC:t/ v.,

curve car + vert

cede /si:d/ v. (),

cede go, withdrawl, yied
cede , accede ,concede intercede precede recede
retrocede secede supercede exceed proceed succeed

celebrated /5selibreitid/ adj. ,

celebrated

celebrity /si5lebriti/ n.,

Business before pleasure.

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celebrated

celerity /si5leriti/ n.,

celerat accelerate
decelerate

celestial /si5lestiEl/ adj.,

ceiling

celibate /5selibit/ n.\adj. ,

celebrate

cellar /5selE/ n.,

cell + ar

cello /5tFelEu/ n.

cement /si5ment/ n. ;

cemetery /5semitri/ n.,

cement ,

censor /5sensE/ v., ()

sensor, sense , + ormake sense

censorious /sen5sC:riEs/ adj.,

censor + ious

censorship /5sensEFip/ n.()

censor + ship

censure /5senFE/ n.\v. ,

censor sure

census /5sensEs/ n.
censor + us sense us

By gambling we lose both time and treasure, two things most precious to the life of man.
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centaur /5sentC:/ n.

centralization /`sentrElai5zeiFEn/ n.;

centralize ,centr + alize

centrifugal /sen5trifjugEl/ adj.

centri + fuge

centrifuge /sen5trifjudA/ n.
center + fuge
refuge

centripetal /sen5tripitl/ adj.

center + pet()

centurion /sen5tFuEriEn/ n.
cent + rion (iron)
century

cephalic /si5fAlik/ adj. ,

cipher 0 cap-

ceramics /si5rAmiks/ n.;

ceremony

cereal /5siEriEl/ n.;

grainc=gcorn + real cereal ; C E real

cerebral /5seribrEl/ adj.;

celebrity bral brain

cerebration /`seri5breiFEn/ n.,

deliberate

cerebrum /sE5ri:brEm/ n.
cere + brain

By other's faults wise men correct their own.

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ceremonious /`seri5mEuniEs/ adj.
ceremony + ious

ceremony /5serimEni/ n. ,
+ money

certainty /5sE:tEnti/ n.
certainly

certification /sE:tifi5keiF(E)n/ n.
certify ,

certitude /5sE:titju:d/ n.
certain +itude()

cessation /se5seiF(E)n/ n.,()

cease

cession /5seFEn/ n.,

cede procession , cession,

chafe /tFeif/ v.; ;

chaff /tFB:f; tFAf/ n.,

chafe
chafe e

chagrin /5FAgrin/ n.\ v.,

+ GRE GRE + grin

chalice /5tFAlis/ n.,

:, ,

chameleon /kE5mi:liEn/ n.,

shame + lion

Calumnies are answered best with silence.

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champion /5tFAmpiEn/ n.; ; ; v.
camp , + pioneer:,champagne
,;

chancellor /5tFB:nsElE/ n., ,

chance + lor

chandelier /`FAndE5liE/ n.()

candle + lie

chant /tFB:nt/ n. ; v.

chantey /5FAnti/ n.
chant + ey() chant + they

chaos /5keiCs/ n.

chaotic /kei5Ctik/ adj.

chao

chapel /5tFApEl/ n.
chapterchapter

char /tFB:/ v.;...

coal

characteristic /`kAriktE5ristik/ adj. ; ; n.

character + istic

characterization /`kAriktErai5zeiFEn/ n.,

characterize + ion

characterize /5kAriktEraiz/ v. \
character + ize

charade /FE5rB:d/ n.
character

Care and diligence bring luck.

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charisma /kE5rizmE/ n.();
Christmas, Christ
Charity Christ

charismatic /kE5rizmAtik/ adj.

Christmas, Christ

charitable /5tFAritEbEl/ adj.;

charity + able

charity /5tFAriti/ n.;

Christian ,,Christianity

charlatan /5FB:lEtn/ n.,

Char + la + tan (),

charter /5tFB:tE/ n.();

Chart + er

chary /5tFeEri/ adj. ,

care

chase /tFeis/ v. ;
case

chasm: chase() + M)

chasm n.(,),(
chase + Mmmmountain

chassis /5FAsi/ n. ()
c(h)ase + is case car + basis is

chaste /tFeist/ adj. ;

chase + ta () ()

chasten /5tFeisEn/ v. (),

chaste + en ()

Care and diligence bring luck.

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chastise /tFAs5taiz/ v.;
chasten

chauvinism /5FEuvinizEm/ n. ,

chauvinist /5FEuvinist/ n.
chauvin + ist

check /tFek/ v. ,
check

checkered /5tFekEd/ adj.

checker

cheetah /5tFi:tE/ n.

cherubic /tFe5ru:bik/ adj.()

chevron n.,V
chivalry + on, Chevrolet ,(
),V

chiaroscuro /kiAB:rEs5kuErEu/ n.
clear + obscurechar + obscure

chicanery /Fi5keinEri/ n. ,
trick BBSchick
chicane

chide /tFaid/ v. ,
child

chimera /kai5miErE/ n. ;
chimney camera

Care brings grey hair.

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chimerical /kai5merikEl/ adj. ;
chimera + ical

chip /tFip/ n.,

chop ,

chipmunk /5tFipmQNk/ n. ()
chip + monkey

chiromancy /5kaiErEumAnsi/ n.
chiro- : + mancy
chirographic geomancyhydromancyoneiromancypyromancy
rhabdomancy

chirp /tFE:p/ v. ()
chirchi-chi-char-charchirr,chirrup()()

chisel /5tFizEl/ n. ; v.;

chivalrous /5FivElrEs/ adj. ,

chevaliercavalier

chivalry /5FivElri/ n.
;
chevalier cavalier

choir /5kwaiE/ n. ()
chorus

choleric /5kClErik/ adj. ,

+ er ()

chord /kC:d/ n.,

cord accord

chore /tFC:/ n.;

Carve but give up half way, even a decayed piece of wood will not break; carve without stop, even metal
and stone can be engraved. Page 100
choreography /`kCri5CgrEfi/ n. ;
chorus + graphy

chortle /5tFC:tl/ v.\n.

()(
chuckle

chorus /5kC:rEs/ n. ,
choir

chromatic /krEu5mAtik/ adj. ,

chrom()+atic

chromosome /5krEumEsEum/ n.
chrom , + some

chronic /5krCnik/ adj.,

chron

chronicle /5krCnikl/ n.
chron chronic

chronological /`krCnE5lCdAikEl/ adj.

chron + log

chronometer /krE5nCmitE/ n.
chron

chrysanthemum /kri5sAnWEmEm/ n. ,
cry + saint + he + mom

chuckle /5tFQkl/ v.
()()

chunk /tFQNk/ n. ; ;
chock

churl /tFE:l/ n.

Chance favors the minds that are prepared.

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church
,,

ciliate /5siliit;-eit/ adj.,

see + lift see light
docile

cinder /5sindE/ n. ,
Cinderella

cipher /5saifE/ n. ; ;
safer ;
encipher decipher

circlet /5sE:klit/ n.
circle + et

circuitous /sE:5kju:itEs/ adj. ,

circu + it itinerate
circuit ,

circulate /5sE:kjuleit/ v.,

circle + ate

circumference /sE5kQmfErEns/ n.,;

circum circle + ferre carry, conference
periphery

circumlocution /`sE:kEmlE5kju:FEn/ n.
locution
allocution circumlocution elocution interlocutory
locution

circumscribe /5sE:kEmskraib/ v.
circum + scribe
ascribe , circumscribe , conscribe
describe inscribeprescribe proscribe
scribblesubscribe superscribe (),,transcribe

circumspect /5sE:kEmspekt/ adj. ,

Chance favors the prepared mind.

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circum + spect

circumstance /5sE:kEmstEns/ n. ,
circum + stance stand

circumstantial /`sE:kEm5stAnF(E)l/ adj.

circumstance

circumvent /`sE:kEm5vent/ v. ;,
circum + went(go) circum + vent (circum)
(vent)

cistern /5sistEn/ n. ()
casecase + ton sister
BBS

cite /sait/ v. ,
cit site
recite , , citation

civilian /si5viljEn/ n.
civil + an

civility /si5viliti/ n. ,
civilization

claim /kleim/ v.

clairvoyance /kleE5vCiEns/ n.
clear + voyage clear air voyage

clairaudience

clam /klAm/ n. ,

clamp cram(

clamor /5klAmE/ n.v.,

claim + or

Character is destiny.
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clamorous /5klAmErEs/ adj. ,
claim
clamant

clamp /klAmp/ n. ; v.
clam + p
clap clip clamp clasp

clandestine /klAn5destin/ adj. ,

clan + destine clan
,

clannish /5klAniF/ adj. ,

clan ,clan

clapper /5klApE/ n. ; (),

clap p clamp
lap slap,flap taprapclap clip clamp
clasp

clarify /5klArifai/ v.
clear, clear + ify

clarion /5klAriEn/ n.;

clear + iron

clarity /5klAriti/ n.
clear

clash /klAF/ v. ,
crashlashc + lashl
crash r
lash , slash

clasp /klB:sp/ n. ,;
c=g, l=rgrasp clapclasp
clap clip clamp clasp

classify /5klAsifai/ v. ,

Cheats never prosper.

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class + fy

clause /klC:z/ n. ; ()
close

claustrophobia /`klC:strE5fEubiE/ n.
close + phobia

clay /klei/ n.

cleanse /klenz/ v. ,
clean + s

cleavage /5kli:vidA/ n. ,
cliff, ea=I, f=vV
divide

cleave /kli:v/ v. ;
cleave :,

cleaver /5kli:vE/ n.
cleave + er
carve ,

cleft /kleft/ n.
cleave, ea e v=f:

clement /5klemEnt/ adj. ;

climate

clench /klentF/ v. ; ()
clinch
clutchcling

cliche /5kli:Fei; kli:5Fei/ n.

click

Concentrate on what you are doing.

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clientele /`kli:En5tel/ n. (),()
client

climax /5klaimAks/ n. ,
climb + max

clinch /klintF/ v. ;
clench + inch ()inch

clutch

clinch /klintF/ v. ;
clench + inch ()inch

clutch

cling /kliN/ v. ;

linger , ,

clinical /5klinikEl/ adj.;

clip /klip/ n.,;v.

clipper+lip

clap clip clamp clasp

clipper /5klipE/ n.;

clip + er

clique /kli:k/ n. ,
click clinic
l circle

clog /klCg/ n., v.

+ log

cloister /5klCistE/ n.

Conscience is an instinct to judge ourselves in the light of moral laws. It is not a mere faculty; it is an
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close + er

closet /5klCzit/ n., adj.

close it

closure /5klEuAE/ n. ;
close

clot /klCt/ n. v.
cluster ()cloth +
clod

cloture /5klEutFE(r)/ n.
closure

cloudburst /5klaudbE:st/ n. ,
cloud + burst

clout /klaut/ n. ; ,
cloth clot claw out ()call out

clown /klaun/ n.; v.

crown

cloy /klCi/ n. (),

clay

cloying /5klCiiN/ adj.

cloy + ing

clumsy /5klQmzi/ adj. ;

clump

cluster /5klQstE/ n. ,,; v. ,

clot +erclose together() collect

coach /kEutF/ n.;

Constant dripping wears away a stone.

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coach

coagulant /kEu5AgljulEnt/ n.
co + glue

coagulate /kEu5Agjuleit/ v.
co + glue

coagulation /kEu`Agju5leiFEn/ n.
coagulate co + agul

coalesce /`kEuE5les/ v. ,
coal

coalition /`kEuE5liFEn/ n. ,
co + ally

coarse /kC:s/ adj.; ;

gross

harsh , ,

coarsen /5kC:s(E)n/ v.
coarse + en

coax /kEuks/ v. ,
co + ax ()coke

cob /kCb/ n. ;
clubcobble

cobbler /5kCblE/ n.

cocoon /kE5ku:n/ n.

coco, coconut

Correct the mistakes if you have committed them, and avoid them if you have not. ,
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coda /5kEudE/ n.
commacoda

coddle /5kCdl/ v. ;
caudle code

code /kEud/ n. ,; v.
zip code, post code

codicil /5kEudisil/ n.
code + code + pencil

codify /5kEudifai/ v. ,
code ,

coerce /kEu5E:s/ v. ;
: force

coeval /kEu5i:vEl/ adj.

co + eval

coexistence /`kEuig5zistEns/ n. ,
co + existence

coffer /5kCfE/ n.
coffee
coffin + in(in)

cogent /5kEudAEnt/ adj.

cog (

cogitate /5kCdAiteit/ v. ,
agitate co + agitate
think

cognate /5kCgneit/ adj. ;

co + native nativeg cog + native

Courage and resolution are the spirit and soul of virtue.

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cognitive /5kCgnitiv/ adj. ,
recognize
excogitate ,incogitant precognition

cognizant /5kCgnizEnt/ adj. ,

recognize

cognomen /kCg5nEumEn/ n.
cogn recognize + nomen name
nominate

cohabit /kEu5hAbit/ v. ()
co + habit co + habit ()

coherence /kEu5hiErEns/ n. ;
cohere , + here ,co,,
adhere ,

coherent /kEu5hiErEnt/ adj. ,

cohere , + here ,co,,

cohesion /kEu5hi:AEn/ n. ;
cohere ,
adhesive ,

cohesive /kEu5hi:siv/ adj. ,

cohere ,

coincide /`kEuin5said/ v. ;
co + incident coin+side

colander /5kQlEndE/ n. ,
calendar co + lander

cold-blooded /kEuld/ adj. ();

cold blooded

Courage consists, not in the ability of overlooking danger, but in seeing and conquering it.
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collaborate /kE5lAbEreit/ v. ,;
col + labor

collage /5kClB:A/ n.
college

collapse /kE5lAps/ v. , ;
col + lapse
pass collapse elapse lapse , , , ,,
prolapse relapse ()

collar /5kClE/ n. ;

collate /kE5leit/ v. ,
collect()collar

collateral /kE5lAtErEl/ adj. ;

lateral
bilateral equilateralunilateral trilateral
quadrilateralmultilateral

collateral /kE5lAtErEl/ adj. ;

lateral
bilateral equilateralunilateral trilateral
quadrilateralmultilateral

collected /kE5lektid/ adj.

collect

collection /kE5lekFEn/ n.
collect

collide /kE5laid/ v. ;
() co glide slide
glide

collision /kE5liAEn/ n. ,
collide
collusion ,

Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence.

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colloquial /kE5lEukwiEl/ adj. ,
col+loqu
colloquy , eloquent , grandiloquent loquacious
magniloquent obloquy ,soliloquy , ventriloquy

colloquialism /kE5lEukwiElizEm/ n.
colloquy

colloquium /kE5lEukwiEm/ n.
col+loqu
collocutor,

colloquy /5kClEkwi/ n.(),

col+loqu

collude /kE5lu:d/ v. ,
lud - play perception
allude collude( conspire, plot)delude deceive,
trickelude escape the perception, understandinginterlude prelude
postlude

collusion /kE5lu:AEn/ n. ,
collude play
allusion collusion delusion elusion illusion
prelusion prolusion

colon /5kEulEn/ n.
colon, colonel ,:

colonize /5kClEnaiz/ v.
colony

colonnade /AkClE5neid/ n.
column

colony /5kClEni/ n. ;

coloration /kQlE5reiFEn/ n.,;,

color + ate + tion

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear---not absence of fear.

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colossal /kE5lCsEl/ adj. ,
column

colossus /kE5lCsEs/ adj. ;

column

colt /kEult/ n.

coltish /5kEultiF/ adj. ;

colt + ish

coma /5kEumE/ n.
comma coma

comatose /5kEumEtEus/ adj.

coma

combat /5kCmbAt/ n. ,; v.,

com + bat

combustible /kEm5bQstEbEl/ adj. ;

com + burst
combustion

combustion /kEm5bQstFEn/ n.
bust burst

comedienne /`kEmi:di5en/ n. ,
comedy

comely /5kQmli/ adj. ,

()come ()()
homely

comestible /kE5mestibl/ n.,; adj.

com + eat + ble
edible

Courage is that virtue which champions the cause of right.

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comet /5kCmit/ n.
comma ,+ meet

comic /5kCmik/ adj. ; n.

comedy

comity /5kCmiti/ n.,

community com MITMIT
amity ,

comma /5kCmE/ n.
Come ongive me a break

command /kE5mB:nd/ v.\n. ;

mand, mandatory, demand

commandeer /`kCmEn5diE/ v. ;
command deer
commander ,

commandment /kE5mB:ndmEnt/ n. ;

commemorate /kE5memEreit/ v. (,)

com + memor +ate

commence /kE5mens/ v. ,
come

commencement /kE5mensmEnt/ n. ,()

commence

commend /kE5mend/ v. ,
recommend

commendable /kE5mendEbEl/ adj.

commensurate /kE5menFErit/ adj. ;

Courage without conscience is a wild beast.

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com + measur +ate
immense dimension

commentary /5kCmEntEri/ n. ;()

comment

commentator /5kCmEnteitE/ n. ;;
comment + or

commerce /5kCmE:s/ n.
merc com +
merchandise, merchant

commercial /kE5mE:FEl/ adj. ,; n.

com +

commingle /kE5miNgl/ v. ,
com + mingle

commiserate /kE5mizEreit/ v. ,
com + miserable +ate
miserable

commission /kE5miFEn/ n. ;
mission ,,,,,

commit /kE5mit/ v. ;;

commitment /kE5mitmEnt/ n. ;
commission ,,

committed /kE5mitid/ adj. (,)

commit com + mit ,

commodious /kE5mEudiEs/ adj.

accommodate ,

commodity /kE5mCditi/ n.
comDOT com + modern

Courtesy is the inseparable companion of virtue.

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commonplace /5kCmEnpleis/ adj.
common place

commonsensical /5kCmEn5sensikEl/ adj.,

common + sense ,

commotion /kE5mEuFEn/ n. ,
com + motion

communal /5kCmjunEl/ adj.,

community

communicable /kE5mju:nikEble/ adj. ,

commune

communicate /kE5mju:nikeit/ v.

commute /kE5mju:t/ v.,

com + mute- communicate ,
permute

commuter /kE5mju:tE/ n.
commute com + mute
permute transmute

compact /5kCmpAkt/ adj. ;

pact impactcompact
package

compact /5kCmpAkt/ adj. ;

pact impactcompact
package

companion /kEm5pAniEn/ n. ,;
companyAccompany

compartment /kEm5pB:tmEnt/ n.,

com + part + ment,
apartment ,,

Custom makes all things easy.

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compass /5kQmpEs/ n. ,; ,
com + pass com pass ()

encompass

compassion /kEm5pAFEn/ n. ,
com + passion

compassionate /kEm5pAFEnit/ adj.

com + passion

compatible /kEm5pAtEbEl/ adj. ,

com + patapt com + pat
adapttap

compatriot /kEm5pAtriEt/ n. ,
com + patri
patriot

compel /kEm5pel/ v.
pel pelt com + pel com +
compel ()dispel () , expel( ), impel
propel(), repel ()

compelling /kEm5peliN/ adj.

compel
appealing

compendious /kEm5pendiEs/ adj. ,

com + pend , ,.
pendant , , append , , , compend depend , expend
,impend , perpend , suspend

compendium /kEm5pendiEm/ n. ,
compendious

compensate /5kCmpenseit/ v. ,
expense()compensatepension
+
compensate () expense(ex + : ), dispense(+
->), suspense ()

Dare and diligence bring luck. ,

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compete /kEm5pi:t/ v. ,
pet com + pet ()
appetite appetent

competence /5kCmpitEns/ n. ,
compete + ence

competent /5kCmpitEnt/ adj. ;

compete

compile /kEm5pail/ v. ;
com + pile ()

complacent /kEm5pleisEnt/ adj. ,

please com + place

complaisant /kEm5pleizEnt/ adj. ,

pleasant

complement /5kCmplimEnt/ n. ; v.
completecomplete
deplete, replete

complexion /kEm5plekFEn/ n. ;
complex +

complexity /kEm5pleksiti/ n. ;
complex

compliant /kEm5plaiEnt/ adj. ,

comply

complicate /5kCmplikeit/ v.
complexcom + plicate plicate
complicate() duplicate() explicate()
implicate()plicate ,,replicate
supplicate

complicity /kEm5plisiti/ n. ,

Deal with a man as he deals with you. /Pay a person back in his own coin. ,
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com + police

compliment /5kCmplimEnt/ v.\n. ,

comply
complement ,complete ,

comply /kEm5plai/ n.
ply

component /kEm5pEunEnt/ n. ,
ponentcomposite compose , compound compo

component exponent(), proponent(pro +

)opponent( )

comport /kEm5pC:t/ v. ,
port,,port
deport position

compose /kEm5pEuz/ v. ,;
com + pose position
appose(),depose(), dispose(),expose
, impose , interpose , oppose , repose , transpose

composed /kEm5pEuzd/ adj. ,

com + pose ,,,,

composite /5kCmpEzit/ adj. n.

com + pose

compost /5kCmpCst/ n.
composite com + post ()

composure /kEm5pEuAE/ n. ,,
composecomposer
repose

compound /kEm5paund/ n. ;v.

com + pound poundpond
com + pound

Deep rivers move in silence, shallow brooks are noisy.

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comprehend /`kCmpri5hend/ v. ,
prehend, hand, graspprehensile
apprehend comprehend reprehend()

comprehensible /`kCmpri5hensEbEl/ adj.

com + prehend + able, grasp

comprehensive /`kCmpri5hensiv/ adj. ,

com + prehend comprehend ,,

compress /kEm5pres/ v. ,
compress()

compromise /5kCmprEmaiz/ v. ;
com + promise

compulsion /kEm5pQlF(E)n/ n. ;
pulse ()pul pelcompel
compulsion=compel,expulse=expelimpulse=impelpropulsive=propelrepulse=repel

compulsive /kEm5pQlsiv/ adj.

impulsivecompel

compulsory /kEm5pQlsEri/ adj. ,

compuls , force + or
pulse

compunction /kEm5pQNkFEn/ n. ,
com + puncture ()
acupuncture expunction venipuncture

concatenate /kCn5kAtineit/ v. ,
con + catenate catenate = connect

concave /`kCn5keiv/ adj.

con + cave

conceal /kEn5si:l/ v. ,
con + cell con seal

Deliberate before you begin, then execute with vigor.

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concede /kEn5si:d/ v. ();
concede
cede , access concede intercede precede recede
retrocede secede supercede

conceit /kEn5si:t/ n. ,
conceiveceit conceptdeceit

conceive /kEn5si:v/ v.,;

ceive ceive con + ceive
concept p=v
ceive con + ceive deceive
perceive per+receive

concentrate /5kCnsEntreit/ v. ,
con + center

concentric /kEn5sentrik/ adj.()

con center

conceptual /kEn5septFuEl/ adj.

concept

concerted /kEn5sE:tid/ adj.

concert

concerto /kEn5tFeE:tEu/ n.
concert + o

concession /kEn5seFEn/ n.
concede
accedeaccess

conciliate /kEn5silieit/ v. ;;
console cilia
reconcile

concise /kEn5sais/ adj.

scissor
abscise concise excise exorcise incise precise

Deliberate in counsel, prompt in action.

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conclave /5kCNkleiv/ n.
con + cave con +

conclude /kEn5klu:d/ v., , ,

con + clude close
conclude exclude include ,occlude preclude
seclude

concoct /kEn5kCkt/ v. ,
cook ()cook cocktail
decoct

concomitant /kEn5kCmitEnt/ adj.

comecon + come

concord /5kCNkC:d/ n. ;
con + cord
accord , concord discord ,

concordant /kEn5kC:dEnt/ adj. ,

concord

concrete /5kCNkri:t/ adj.; n.

con + create ,

concurrent /kEn5kQrEnt/ adj. ,

con + occur cur
incur , occur , recur

concussion /kEn5kQFEn/ n. ;
con + cuss
percussion

condemn /kEn5dem/ v. ;
con demn damn

condense /kEn5dens/ v.
con + dense

Deliberate slowly, execute promptly.

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condescend /`kCndi5send/ v. ,
con descend
ascend descend transcend

condign /kEn5dain/ adj.;

con + dignity

condiment /5kCndimEnt/ n. ,
dime conditioner

conditional /kEn5diFEnEl/ adj.

condition

condole /kEn5dEul/ v.
dole console
adolescent condole , dole doleful indolent ,
redolent

condone /kEn5dEun/ v. ,
con + done () pardon

condor /5kCndE/ n. ;
+ door

conduce /kEn5dju:s/ (to) v.;

introduce
adduce conduce deduce educe induce
introduce produce reduce seduce traduce transduce

conducive /kEn5dju:siv/ adj. ...

conduce + tive

conduct /5kCndEkt; 5kCndQkt/ n. ,;v. ,

con +duct
abduct conduct duct induct

conductor /kEn5dQktE/ n. ;
conduct + or

conduit /5kCndit/ n.;

Diamond cuts diamond.

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conduct

cone /kEun/ n. ;
:

confection /kEn5fekFEn/ n. ,
refection refectory
refreshment , ,

confederacy /kEn5fedErEsi/ n.
con + federal

confer /kEn5fE:/ v. ,;
con + fer (carry) conference refer
ferry ,confer defer , differ , infer offer ,prefer
, refer ,transfer

conference /5kCnfErEns/ n. ,
confer

confess /kEn5fes/ v. ,
fess con+ fess professorpro + fess + or

profess , professor

confide /kEn5faid/ v. ()
fide confidence
affidavit bona fide confide , , confident diffident
infidelity perfidy ,

confident /5kCnfidEnt/ adj. ;

con + federal

confidential /`kCnfi5denFEl/ adj.

con + fident

configuration /kEn`figju5reiFEn/ n. ;
configure ,

Diligence is the mother of success.

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confine /kEn5fain/ v. ,
con + fine
define definite

confirm /kEn5fE:m/ v. ,
con + firm

confiscate /5kCnfiskeit/ v. ,
con + fisc
fiscal

conflagration /`kCnflE5greiFEn/ n.
flagrant con + flag + rant , , (
)

conflate /kEn5fleit/ v.
con + flat con + flat
conflate deflate inflate insufflate flatulent
flatus ,,

conflict /5kCnflikt; kEn5flikt/ v. ,;,

con + flict flict fight
afflict ,conflict inflict

confluence /5kCnfluEns/ n. ,
con + flu flow

conform /kEn5fC:m/ (to) v.

con + form

confound /kEn5faund/ v.
found confusecon + found

confront /kEn5frQnt/ v. ;
con + front
affront , , confront effrontery

confuse /kEn5fju:z/ v. ;

Disease of the soul are more dangerous than those of the body.
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con + fuse ,refuse

congeal /kEn5dAi:l/ v. ,
con + gel

congenial /kEn5dAi:niEl/ adj. ;

genial generationgenius

congenital /kEn5dAenitl/ adj. (),

con + genital ""()
congenial

congest /kEn5dAest/ v.;

digest congest
congest digest egest ingest
gesture suggest

conglomerate /kEn5glCmErit/ v.
con + global

congregate /5kCNgrigeit/ v. ,
greg con + gre + gate GRE
aggregate congregate egregious (distinguished)gregarious , segregate
(separate)

congruent /5kCNgruEnt/ adj. ,

gruegreeagreegrue - groupcon + grow

congruous /5kCNgruEs/ adj. ,; []

con + group con + grow

conifer /5kEunifE/ n.
cone + fir()

conjecture /kEn5dAektFE/ v.\ n. ,

con + ject(,)project
abject deject eject inject interject ,
object project reject subject traject

conjoin /kEn5dACin/ v.

Diseases are the price of ill pleasures.

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con+join(,)

conjugal /5kCndAugEl/ adj.,

con + jug

conjunction /kEn5dAQNkFEn/ n. ,
con + junct join ,

conjure /5kQndAE/ v. ,
con + jure () ()

conjure /5kQndAE/ v. ,
con + jure () ()

connive /kE5naiv/ v. ;
con + knives

connoisseur /`kCnE5sE:/ n. ,
con + noise

connotation /`kCnE5teiFEn/ n. ,
con + notation
annotationdenote()

connubial /kE5nju:biEl/ adj. ,

con + nubile con + nude
nuptial ,

conquer /5kCNkE/ v.
acquire

conquest /5kCNkwest/ n.,

conquer

consanguinity /`kCnsAN5gwiniti/ n. ,
sanguine

conscience /5kCnFEns/ n. ,

Do as the romans do.

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conscientious /`kCnFi5enFEs/ adj. ;
conscience + tious

consciousness /5kCnFEsnis/ n. ,
sci know

conscript /5kCnskript/ v. ,
conscribe

consecrate /5kCnsikreit/ v....

con + sacri-

consensus /kEn5sensEs/ n.
con + sens

consent /kEn5sent/ v. ,
sense
absent (ab + present) assent consent () dissent () present
resent ()

consequent /5kCnsikwEnt/ adj. ;

sequ follow,
sequacious(),obsequious(),sequence(),subsequent()

consequently /5kCnsikwEntli/ adv. ,

conservation /`kCnsE5veiFEn/ n. ,
serv , preservation
observe, preserve, reserve,

conservatism /kEn5sE:vEtizEm/ n.
conserve + ism

conservative /kEn5sE:vEtiv/ adj. ,

conserve + tive

conservatory /kEn5sE:vEtEri/ n. ;
conserve , + ory
factory

Do it now. Do it today.
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conserve /kEn5sE:v/ v.,

considerable /kEn5sidErEbEl/ adj. ,

,,,

considerate /kEn5sidErit/ adj. ,

consider

consign /kEn5sain/ v. ;
,
assign (as + sign ),consign() , , countersign(
), resign ()

consistent /kEn5sistEnt/ adj.

consist ,
insist

console /kEn5sEul/ v. ,
con + sole ,con solar
O Sole (Solar) MIO

consolidate /kEn5sClideit/ v. ;
con + solid()ate

consonant /5kCnsEnEnt/ adj.,

con + sona, song
sonar

consort /5kCnsC:t/ v.
con + sort,

conspectus /kEn5spektEs/ n. ,
conspect()us

conspicuous /kEn5spikjuEs/ adj. ,

con + spec spi, i=y spy ,
perspicacious

conspire /kEn5spaiE/ v. ,
con + spire

Do it now.
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aspire (, spirit), conspire(), despair expire()
inspire in+spire perspire ,respire(,suspire(
) , transpirepass off vaporous material )

constant /5kCnstEnt/ adj. , ;n.

standcon + stand

constellation /`kCnstE5leiFEn/ n. ,
stellar
interstellar , quasi-stellar object

consternation /`kCnstE5neiFEn/ n. ,
stern , con +
con + stare

constituent /kEn5stitFuEnt/ n. ;
constitute

constitute /5kCnstitju:t/ v. ,;
con + statue statute consistconstruct
consist construct
constitute destitute institute prostitutesubstitute

constitution /`kCnsti5tju:FEn/ n.
constitute + ion

constrain /kEn5strein/ v. ,
strain String

constrict /kEn5strikt/ v. ,
con + strict

construct /kEn5strQkt/ v. ,
structure

construe /kEn5stru:/ v. ;
con + + truetrue

consul /5kCnsEl/ n.

Do not cut down the tree that gives you shade.

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consult consul

consult /kEn5sQlt/ v. ,
con + result con + sult
result

consume /kEn5sju:m/ v. ,
+ sum

consumerism /kEn5sju:mErizEm/ n.
consume + ism

consummate /kCn5sQmit/ adj. , v.

con summary summaryconsume + mate - checkmate ()

contact /5kCntAkt/ n.\v. ;

con + tact con + touch it, touchoua

contagion /kEn5teidAEn/ n. ; ()
g=c contact

contagious /kEn5teidAEs/ adj. ,

g=c contact

contain /kEn5tein/ v. ,;
con + tain hold
abstain(),attain(), detain(),maintain(),obtain,pertain(),
retain(), sustain()

containment /kEn5teinmEnt/ n. ,
contain ,

contaminate /kEn5tAmineit/ v. ...

con + con + tame (
)

contaminated /kEn5tAmineitid/ adj.

Do not despise your enemy.

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contemplate /5kCntempleit/ v.
con temple

contempt /kEn5tempt/ n.\v. ,

condemn( damn)contemp
temp(),,
attempt , , contempt , , tempt

contemptible /kEn5temptEbEl/ adj.

contempt ,

contemptuous /kEn5temptjuEs/ adj. ,

con + temp +

contend /kEn5tend/ v.
con + tend ()con + tend
tend ,attend contend distend extend
intend pretend protend ()

content /5kCntent/ adj. ,; n. ;

contain

contented /kEn5tentid/ adj.

content

contention /kEn5tenFEn/ n. ;
contendcon +

contentious /kEn5tenFEs/ adj. ,

contend

contest /kEn5test; 5kCntest/ v. ; ...

con + test
attest()detest(+),protest( )

contestant /kEn5testEnt/ n.
contest + ant

Do nothing by halves.
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context /5kCntekst/ n.
con + text

contiguous /kEn5tigjuEs/ adj. ;

contact i=a g=c

continent /5kCntinEnt/ adj. ; n.

contingency /kEn5tindAEnsi/ n.
emergency

contingent /kEn5tindAEnt/ adj. ,

tangent , (sin, cos, tantan
)

continuation /kEn`tinju5eiFEn/ n. ,
continue

continuity /`kCnti5nju:iti/ n. ,
continue

contort /kEn5tC:t/ v. ();

torture
torture tortuous contort distort extort retort ,

contraband /5kCntrEbAnd/ n. ,
contra + band contra- + ban + ed

contract /5kCntrAkt; kEn5trAkt/ n. ,; v. ;

con + tract ,
abstract attract contract detract , distract
extract protract retract subtract tractable
tractor

contradict /`kCntrE5dikt/ v. ,
contra contary + dict
contradict dictate edict indict maledict predictvaledict
verdict

Do one thing at a time, and do it well.

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contrary /5kCntrEri/ adj. n.
contra + ry

contrast /5kCntrB:st/ v.\n.

contravene /`kCntrE5vi:n/ v. (,)

contro- + vene
venue contravene convene convention intervene
supervene

contravention /`kCntrE5venFEn/ n.

contribute /kEn5tribju:t/ v. ,
con + tribute
tribute attribute contribute , distribute , retribution

contribution /`kCntri5bju:FEn/ n. ,

contrite /5kCntrait/ adj. ,

con + con + trite
con + trial it
attrition detrition triturate

contrition /kEn5triFEn/ n. ,
con +

contrive /kEn5traiv/ v. ,
con + try
strive

contrived /kEn5traivd/ adj. ,

contrive + ed

control /kEn5trEul/ n. ; v.,; ,

controversial /`kCntrE5vE:FEl/ adj.

contra- verse
conversation

Do something every day that you don't want to do. This is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of
doing your duty without pain. Page 134

controversy /5kCntrEvE:si/ n. ,
contro + vers turned againstcontro + verse
adversary adversity averseconverse ,diverse, extraversion
inverse reverse obverseretroversionsubversivetransverse traverse
,universeuniversity

controvert /5kCntrEvE:t/ v.,

contro + vers turned against
conversation

contumacy /5kCntjumEsi/ n. ,
contumacious

contumely /5kCntju:mli/ n. ,
con +

conundrum /kE5nQndrEm/ n.
con + under + drum

convalesce /`kCnvE5les/ v. (),

con + vale(well) vale farewell()
valediction

convalescence /kEnvE5lesns/ n.
convalesce + scene

convalescent /`kCnvE5lesEnt/ n. adj. ()

convalesce

convene /kEn5vi:n/ v.;

convention

convention /kEn5venFEn/ n.,,,

con + event

conventional /kEn5venFEnEl/ adj.

convention (com + vent )

Do unto others as you would have done to you.

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conventionality /kEn`venFE5nAlEti/ n. ;
convention

converge /kEn5vE:dA/ v. ,
verge vergeedge

diverge converge verge

convergent /kEn5vE:dAEnt/ adj. ,

converge

conversant /kEn5vE:sEnt/ adj. ,

verse convers + sant
university
conversation

converse /5kCnvE:s/ v. ; adj. ; n.

con + verse
university

conversion /kEn5vE:FEn/ n. ,
converse2conversationcon + verse
adversary adversity averseconverse ,diverse, extraversion
inverse reverse obverseretroversionsubversivetransverse traverse
,universeuniversity

convert /kEn5vE:t; 5kCnvE:t/ v. (); n.

vert: turn converse ,
advertavertdivertevertextrovertintrovert
interconvert invertpervertrevertsubvert

convertible /kEn5vE:tEbEl/ adj. ; n.

convex /`kCn5veks/ adj.

vexvertexcurv + ex curv
apexaxisclimax

convey /kEn5vei/ v. ,;
waycon + way

Do what is right, come what may. ,

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conveyance /kEn5veiEns/ n.;,
convey

convict /kEn5vikt; 5kCnvikt/ v. ; n.

convincecon + victory con + victim

evict

conviction /kEn5vikFEn/ n. ,
convict convince

convince /kEn5vins/ v. ;
vince win convictovercome by argument

evinceinvinciblevincible

convince /kEn5vins/ v. ;
vince win convictovercome by argument

evinceinvinciblevincible

convinced /ken5vinst/ adj.

convivial /kEn5viviEl/ adj. ,

viv con + vive le () vive le roi
vivid revivesurvive,

conviviality /kEn`vivi5AlEti/ n. ,
con + viva
vivid

convocation /kCnvE5keiFEn/ n. ,
convokevocal
vocation , ,,, avocation , convocation ,
equivocate , evocation , , invocation , provocation
, , revocation vocal

convoke /kEn5vEuk/ v.
vocal voicek=c
vocation n., , , convoke ()equivoke ()
evoke()invoke()provoke()

Do your best. Be your best.

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revoke()

convoluted /5kCnvElu:tid/ adj. ;

volute revolution
devolution , evolution involute

convoy /5kCnvCi/ v. ,
con + voyage

convulse /kEn5vQls/ v. ,
vulnarable

convulsion /kEn5vQlFEn/ n. ;
con + vulsion vulnerablecon + pulse
()
avulsion convulsion evulsion revulsion

coop /ku:p/ n. ()
cop

cooperate /kEu5CpEreit/ v.
co + operate

cooperation /kEu`CpE5reiFEn/ n.,

cooperative /kEu5CpErEtiv/ adj., ;

co + operate

coordinate /kEu5C:dineit/ n. ; v.
co + order

coordination /kEu`C:di5neiFEn/ n. ,
coordinate + tion

copious /5kEupiEs/ adj. ,

copycorp corporation

opulent ,

Do't pick the sesame seeds but overlook the watermelons.

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coquette /kEu5ket/ n.
cockqu=k=ck coqu + et
etiquette

cord /kC:d/ n.(,128,3.6246)

chord , according to record

cordial /5kC:diEl/ adj.

accord, ac + cord, , cord

cordially /5kC:djEli/ adv.

cord
accord , concord discord ,

cordon /5kC:dn/ n. ,
cord + on
chord , ,

core /kC:/ n. ; v.

cornet /5kC:nit/ n. ;
corner cone corn + et horn

cornice /5kC:nis/ n.
corner + nicecorn + ice

cornucopia /`kC:nju5kEupiE/ n. ()
corn + copious corn horn
corner corneous cornea

corny /5kC:ni/ adj. ,

corn ,

corona /kE5rEunE/ n. (,);()

crowncorolla

Doing is better than saying.

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coronation /`kCrE5neiFEn/ n.
crown

corporal /5kC:pErEl/ adj. ,

corpsecorporation corp +

corporate /5kC:pErit/ adj. ;

corporate corporation

corporation /`kC:pE5reiFEn/ n.;

corpor + tion

corporeal /kC:5pC:riEl/ adj. ,;

corp + real()

corpulent /5kC:pjulEnt/ adj.

corp + puln corpo + opulent

corpus /5kC:pEs/ n. ,

corpuscle /5kC:pEsEl/ n. ,
corp + uscle particle

corral /kC5rB:l/ n. ()
car + rally cor + rally cor + row

coral

correlate /5kCrileit/ n.
cor + relate()

correlation /5kCri5leiFEn/ n. ,
co + relation

correspondent /`kCri5spCndEnt/ adj. ; n.

cor + respond ,

correspondingly /`kCris5pCndiNli/ adv.

Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in ,and it will come naturally.
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correspond

corroborate /kE5rCbEreit/ v. ;
cor + robust

corroboration /kE`rCbE5reiFEn/ n. ,,
cor + robust + tion

corroborative /kE5rCbErEtiv/ n.
corroborate + tive

corrode /kE5rEud/ v. ,
rodent rot
corrode erode rodent ,

corrosion /kE5rEuAEn/ n.

corrugate /5kCrEgeit/ v. (),

rough rugged rug
rugose

corrugated /5kCrEgeitid/ adj.

corrupt /kE5rQpt/ adj. ,;,

cor + rupt
abrupt (), , bankrupt corrupt
disrupt erupt interrupt +
irrupt inrupture ,

corruption /kE5rQpFEn/ n. ,

coruscate /5kCrEskeit/ v.
ch=c, chorus

cosmopolitanism /`kCzmE5pClitEnizEm/ n. ,
politics
metropolitan

cosmos /5kCzmCs/ n.

Don't cry over spilt milk.

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cosset /5kCsit/ v. ,
cost + et

costume /5kCstju:m/ n. ;
custom ,cost + me()

cosy /5kEuzi/ adj.

()

coterie /5kEutEri/ n. ()
cottage + series

coterminous /kEu5tE:minEs/ adj. ,

con + terminal

couch /kautF/ n. ,

coach(,)

cougar /5ku:gE/ n.

puma panther

counsellor /5kaunsElE/ n.;

counsel + or

countenance /5kauntinEns/ n. ; ; v.,;

continence contain

counteract /`kauntE5rAkt/ v. ,
counter + act

counterbalance /5kauntE`bAlEns/ v.
counter + balance

counterfeit /5kauntEfit/ v. ,
counter + feit factcounter +

forfeit surfeit

Don't do to others what you would not have others do to you.

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countermand /`kauntE5mB:nd/ v. (),()
counter + command

counterpart /5kauntEpB:t/ n.
counter + part

counterproductive /`kautEprE5dQktiv/ adj.

counter + productive

coup /ku:/ n.
copecouple MM

court /kC:t/ n. ,; ,; v.,

courteous courtesy

courteous /5kE:tiEs/ adj.

court

courtesy /5kE:tisi/ n. ,
court

courtroom /5kC:t`rum/ n. ,
courtroom

covenant /5kQvEnEnt/ n. v.
convention

covert /kQvEt/ adj., n.

covercovered

covet /5kQvit/ v.,

cover it
crave

covetous /5kQvitEs/ adj.

cover it

Don't keep all your eggs in one basketball.

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cow /kau/ n. ; v.

coward /5kauEd/ n.
cow
cower ,

cowardice /5kauEdis/ n. ,
cow + ward, toward

cowardly /5kauEdli/ adj.

cower /5kauE/ v. ,
cow + er

coy /kCi/ adj.

boy cowboy

cozen /5kQzEn/ v. ,
coax +
encozy
cozy

crab /krAb/ n. ;v. ,

crabbed /5krAbid/ n. v.
crab

crack /krAk/ n., v.(), ()

+ rock break
cracker

craft /krB:ft/ n. ,
aircraftair + craft
handcraft

crafty /5krB:fti/ adj.

craft

crag /krAg/ n. ,

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

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 + rag ,
fragment

craggy /5krAgi/ adj. ;

+ rag crag scrap ,
rugged ,

cram /krAm/ v. ,
exam RAM ()jam

cramp /krAmp/ n. ,
clamp
clam clampcram, cramp

cramped /krAmpt/ adj. ,

cramp ed

cranky /5krANki/ adj. ;

crank crane ,,

crass /krAs/ adj. ,

gross ()grass

crate /kreit/ n. ,
create cratecrater,
slate

crater /5kreitE/ n. ;
concrete + er

cravat /krE5vAt/ n. ,
crave at

crave /kreiv/ v. ,

craven /5kreivEn/ adj. ,

brave

Don't speak ill of others behind their backs.

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craving /5kreiviN/ n.
crave + ing

craving /5kreiviN/ n.
crave + ing

crayon /5kreiEn/ n.
ray + on gray + on ()
canyon

crease /kri:s/ n., v.,

grease mm

credence /5kri:dEns/ n. ,
credit ,credit card
creed

credential /kri5denF(E)l/ n. ;
credit show

credible /5kredEbEl/ adj. ,

cred()+ible(...)

credit /5kredit/ n. ; ;()

creditable /5kreditEbEl/ adj. ,

credit()able

credo /5kri:dEu/ n.
credit ,

credulity /kri5dju:liti/ n.
credulous(ous,ity)

credulous /5kredjulEs/ adj. ,

cred + ulous

creed /kri:d/ n. ,
cred

Dont claim to know what you dont know.

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creek /kri:k/ n. ,
crook brook

creep (crap crap)

creep /kri:p/ v.;

crepuscular /kri5pQskjulE/ adj. ,

creep + us Crepe

crescendo /kri:5FendEu/ n. (),

increase + do o
diminuendo ()

crest /krest/ n.,; ,

increase + est

crestfallen /5krest`fC:lEn/ adj. ,

crest + fallencrescendo(increase) + est

crevice /5krevis/ n. ,
r=l cleave
crevasse

criminality /`krimi5nAlEti/ n. ,

cringe /krindA/ v. ; ,
shrinkk=g, (
) + ringmmmm

cringing /5krindA/ adj. n. (),()

crinkle /5kriNkEl/ v. (); n.

wrinklecringe,shink, wrinkle

cripple /5kripEl/ n. ; v. ()
creep +
creep , ,

Dont put the cart before the horse.

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criterion /krai5tiEriEn/ n. ,
critical + on

critic /5kritik/ n.
critical

critical /5kritikEl/ adj. ;

critique /kri5ti:k/ n.
critic

croak /krEuk/ vt.

crack
crackcrake creak ()squeak quack
cranch

crochet /5krEuFei/ n. ; v.
crotch,crutch, crotch () + et()
crook crotchet

crockery /5krCkEri/ n. ,
crockc + rock cook rock

cronyism /krEuniizEm/ n. ,
chron-

crook /kruk/ v.
hookcurve + hookcrank
crochet , crotch crank

crooked /5krukid/ adj. ,

croon /kru:n/ v.

cross /krCs/ adj.

cranky

crossfire /5krCsfaiE/ n.
cross fire

Dont try to teach your grandmother to suck eggs.

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crotchety /5krCtFiti/ adj.
cross

crouch /krautF/ v.
couch
cringe cringe

crucial /5kru:FEl/ adj.

cross

crude /kru:d/ adj. ; ; n.

rude
raw , rough , gross

crudity /5kru:diti/ n. ,

cruelty /5kru:Elti/ n. ,
cruel

crumb /krQm/ n. ,;
crumblecrush + mb

crumble /5krQmb(E)l/ v. ;
cram crush +
grumble rumble, rumble (),

crumple /5krQmp(E)l/ v.
crush crush rumple crush + rumple

crusade /kru:5seid/ n.
cross
crucify ()

crush /krQF/ v.
+ rush
press, push

crustacean /krQ5steiFEn/ n.
crust + ocean
crust crystal,

Each man is the architect of his own fate.

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crutch /krQtF/ n.
clutch

crux /krQks/ n. ,
cross + X

cryogenic /`kraiE5dAenik/ adj. ,;

cry + o + crystal ()

crypt /kript/ adj.,;

crypto-secretse + cret descript de + crypt-
cry + pit

cryptic /5kriptik/ adj. ,

crypto-secretse + cret descript de + crypt-
cry + pit
apocryphal decrypt encrypt procryptic ()

cub /kQb/ n. ;
cube incubate()

cub- concubine incubate ()crib ,

cubicle /5kju:bikEl/ n.
cube + cle

cuddle /5kQdl/ v.\ n. ,

snugglehug
coddle huddle hold (together)

cuff /kQf/ n. ; v.

cuisine /kwi5zi:n/ n.
kitchen c=k, ch=s

culinary /5kQlinEri/ adj. ;

kiln

Easier said than done.

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culminate /5kQlmineit/ v.
cull + min +
cull (collect)climax: climb + maxmin
max,

culmination /`kQlmi5neiFEn/ n. ,

culpable /5kQlpEbEl/ adj. ,

capture captive + ble

culprit exculpate inculpate

culprit /5kQlprit/ n.
capt- ,captive

cult /kQlt/
culture

cultivate sect

cultivate /5kQltiveit/ v. ; ...

agriculture cultivateculture ,

cultivation /`kQlti5veiFEn/ n.,

agriculture cultivateculture

cumber /5kQmbE/ vt. ,

cumberlie
decumbent encumber incumbency procumbent ,
recumbent , succumb

cumbersome /5kQmbEsEm/ adj.

cumulative /5kju:mjulEtiv/ adj.

accumulate
accumulated

cumulus /5kju:mjulEs/ n.

Empty vessels make the greatest sound.

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accumulation

cunning /5kQniN/ adj.

can

cupidity /kju:5piditi/ n.
Cupid
covetcovet , , avarice , , greed , lust

curator /kjuE5reitE/ n.()

care take care of care + or accurate

accurate, procurator

curb /kE:b/ n. ; v.

curd /kE:d/ n.
crowd cold

beancurd

curdle /5kE:dl/ v.
()

curfew /5kE:fju:/ n.
cur + few

curiosity /`kjuEri5Csiti/ n.
curious

curmudgeon /kE:5mQdAEn/ n.(),

cur + mud + go on

curriculum /kE5rikjulEm/ n. ,
current currency
GRE

currish /kE:riF/ adj. ,

Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another.

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cur

cursive /5kE:siv/ adj.()

current + running run

cursive cursor (),discursive excursion

excursive incursion precursor recursive

cursory /5kE:sEri/ adj. ,

cursor
cursive

curt /kE:t/ adj. ()

cut curtail

curtail /kE:5teil/ v. ,
curl + tail cut + tail cur + tail
curtal

curvaceous /kE:5veiFEs/ adj. ,

curve + ace

cushion /5kuFEn/ n. ; v.

custodian /kQ5stEudiEn/ n. ,
guardian , c=gcustomer + :,

custody /5kQstEdi/ n. ,
guard , c=gcustom

customary /5kQstEmEri/ adj.

custom

cuticle /5kju:tikEl/ n.
cut+
cutaneous cuticular

Envy and wrath shorten the life.

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cutlery /5kQtlEri/ n. ,,
cutbutler cutlery

cyclical /5saiklikEl/ adj.

cycle

cyclone /5saiklEun/ n. ,
cycle + one the one
MatrixNeothe One The One

cygnet /5signit/ n.
signet

cylinder /5silindE/ n.
cycle + line ()

cynic /5sinik/ n.
y=i=a cani-
critic (cic), captious

cynical /5sinikEl/ adj.

cynicism /5sinisizm/ n. ,
cynic + ism
cynophobia

cynosure /5sinEzjuE/ n.
sino + sure see +

cypress /5saipris/ n.
+ press cry + press sigh(cy) + press

cytology /sai5tClEdAi/ n.
cell + cell

dabble /5dAbEl/ v. ,
dab , ,,dip p=b ball
paddle

Envy is a most terrible thing, and would spoil anybody's nature.

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dab, daub , dub , paddlestab

daft /dB:ft/ adj.

da + ft

dagger /5dAgE/ n. ,
digger

daguerreotype /dE5gerEutaip/ n. ()
+ type

dainty /5deinti/ n. ; adj. ;

dignity , g
deity
tasty, beauty

dais /5deiis/ n.
desk

dalliance /5dAliEns/ n. ,

dally /5dAli/ v. ,
daily: ()

damp /dAmp/ v., ; adj.

dam +

damped /dAmpt/ adj. , ()

(damp)camp
()
vapor

dampen /5dAmpEn/ v. (); ,

dam + damp + en

dandy /5dAndi/ n. adj., ,

dandy daddydaddy

Even Homer sometimes nods. ,

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dangle /5dANgEl/ v. ,
+ angledanger

dank /dANk/ adj.;

bank tank

dapper /5dApE/ adj.;

diaper ()(
)

dappled /5dApld/ adj. ,

dip + apple

daredevil /5deEdevEl/ adj.\ n. (), ()

dare+ devil

darn /dB:n/ v.
darlingdarn dame darn

darndamnyarn darn

dart /dB:t/ n. ; v. ;
start starting line:
darttarget

dashing /5dAFiN/ adj. ,

dash ,rush
-ash bash crash flash lash
slash thrash smash splash (),

daub /dC:b/ v. ;
dab

daubster /5dC:bstE/ n.
daub + ster

daunt /dC:nt/ v. ,
down itdown
+ aunt

Every advantage has its disadvantage.

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dauntless /5dC:ntlis/ adj. ,
daunt + less

dawdle /5dC:dl/ v. ,
+ idledawn + idle

daze /deiz/ v.,

dazzle /5dAz(E)l/ v.
daze daze

deactivate /di:5Aktiveit/ v. ,
de + activate

deaden /5dedn/ v.

deadlock /5dedlCk/ n. ,
dead + lock

deadpan /5dedpAn/ adj.

dead pan

dealing /5di:liN/ n. ,
deal

dearth /dE:W/ n.,

dear +

debacle /dei5bB:kEl/ n. ;
de + bacterial ()

debar /di5ba:(r)/ v.
de bar

debark /di5bB:k/ v.,,,

Every cloud has a silver lining.

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de + bark de + bus

debase /di5beis/ v. ,
base
abase

debatable /di5beitEbEl/ adj. ,

debate /di5beit/ n. ,
de + bate ,,
bat battle

debauch /di5bC:tF/ v. ,
de() + :

debilitate /di5biliteit/ v.
de + ability

debility /di5biliti/ n. ,
de + ability

debonair /`debE5neE/ adj.,

bon + air

debouch /di5bautF/ v. ,()

de + bouch mouth()
debauch ,bouch bauch mouth()

debrief /`di:5bri:f/ v. ...,

de + brief

debris /5deibri:/ n. ,
bris breakde + brace de + bricks

debunk /`di:5bQNk/ v. ,
bunk debunk de + bank

debut /5deibju:/ n. ,

Every dog has his day.

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butt debut

debutante /5debjutB:nt/ n.

decadence /5dekEdEns/ n. ,
decadent
deciduous

decadent /5dekEdEnt/ adj. ,

decay

decamp /di5kAmp/ v. ();

de+camp

decant /di5kAnt/ v. ...

de + can +

decapitate /di5kApEteit/ v.
de + capital
capit

deceit /di5si:t/ n. ,
deceive

deceitful /di5si:tful/ adj.

decelerate /`di:5selEreit/ v. ()
de + celer()+ ate de + + rate
accelerate

decency /5di:sEnsi/ n. ,
decent

decent /5di:sEnt/ adj. ,;

center de + cent

deception /di5sepFEn/ n.
deceiveaccept cause to accept as true what is false
accept , concept , deception exception inception
intercept percept , reception

Every man has his faults.

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decibel /5desibel/ n. ()
deci + bel deci

deciduous /di5sidjuEs/ adj. ;

cid fall offaccident ()
incident

decimate /5desimeit/ v. ,
deci + mate ()()

decipher /di5saifE/ v. (); ()

de + cipher
encipher

decisive /di5saisiv/ adj. ;

decide + sive

declaim /di5kleim/ v.
de + claim

declamation /`deklE5meiFEn/ n. ,
de + clame

declaration /`deklE5reiFEn/ n. ,

declare /di5kleE/ v.
de + clare ,

declassify /`di:5klAsifai/ v.
classify

declination /`dekli5neiFEn/ n. ;

decline /di5klain/ v., ,

de + cline
decline incline recline ,

declivity /di5kliviti/ n. ,
de- + clivcline
acclivity declivity proclivity

Every man is his own worst enemy.

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decode /`di:5kEud/ v. ()
de + code

decompose /`di:kEm5pEuz/ v. ()
de + compose
decay, rot

decomposition /`di:kCmpE5ziFEn/ n. ,,

decontaminate /di:kEn5tAmineit/ v.
de +contaminate

decorate /5dekEreit/ v.
de + carat de + color + ate;

adorn ornament

decorative /5dekErEtiv/ adj.

decorous /5dekErEs/ adj.

decent de + color

decorum /di5kC:rEm/ n. ,
decoration + room

decoy /5di:kCi/ v.
de + coy ,

decree /di5kri:/ n. ,; v.
dicdictate, degree

decrepit /di5krepit/ adj. ,

crap

decry /di5krai/ v.
de + cry +

dedicated /5dedikeitid/ adj.

dedicate

Every man is the master of his own fortune.

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dedication /`dedi5keiFEn/ n.

deduce /di5dju:s/ v. ,
de + duce
infer, adduce conduce deduce educe induce
introduce produce reduce seduce traduce transduce

deduct /di5dQkt/ v.,

de + duct

deductive /di5dQktiv/ adj.

deduce + tive

deed /di:d/ n. ()
do did

deface /di5feis/ v.
de + face
efface

defalcate /di:fAl5keit/ v.
default de + falcate

defamation /`defE5meiFEn/ n. ,
calumny

defamatory /di5fAmEtEri/ adj.

de + fame

defame /di5feim/ v. ,
famous defame +

default /di5fC:lt/ n. ,
de + fault

defeatist /di5fi:tist/ n.
defeat

defect /di5fekt; 5di:fekt/ n. , v. ,

de + fect fectfact,factory

Every minute counts.

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affect( + ) , effect(affect), defect(), infect()
perfect (per through + fect )

defection /di5fekFEn/ n. ,

defective /di5fektiv/ adj.

defect + tive

defendant /di5fendEnt/ n.
defend plaintiffdefendant

defense /di5fens/ n.,

defend

defer /di5fE:/ v. ;
fer transferde + fer

ferry ,confer defer , differ , infer offer ,prefer

, refer ,transfer ,

deference /5defErEns/ n. ,
reverence reference

deferential /defE5renFEl/ adj. ,

deference

deferrable /di5fE:rEbl/ adj. ,; n.

defiance /di5faiEns/ n. ,
defy de + fight

defiant /di5faiEnt/ adj. ,

defy de + fight

deficiency /di5fiFEnsi/ n. ;
sufficient suf + ficientdeficientde
efficient ,sufficient

deficit /5defisit/ n. ,

Everyone must die; let me but leave a loyal heart shining in the pages of history. ,
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deficient
sufficit

defile /di5fail/ v. ,; n. ()
foul + file file

defined /di5faind/ adj ;

definite /5definit/ adj. ,

define + ite
definite finite indefinite infinite
transfinite

definition /`defi5niFEn/ n. (),

affinity

definitive /di5finitiv/ adj. ,

definite + ive

deflated /di5fleitid/ adj.

flat- flat
conflate deflate inflate insufflate flatulent
flatus ,,

deflect /di5flekt/ v. ,
flect bendflex
flex flexible deflect inflect reflect,reflex

defoliator /`di:5fEulieitE(r)/ v.
de + foliage

deforestation /di:`fCri5steiFEn/ n.
de forest

deform /di5fC:m/ v.
de + form

defraud /di5frC:d/ v.
de + fraud

Extremes meet.
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defray /di5frei/ v.
de + free

deft /deft/ adj. ,

adept defeat deftleft deft

dexterous adroit daft

defunct /di5fQNkt/ adj. ;

function

defuse /`di:5fju:z/ v. ;
de + fuse

defy /di5fai/ v. ,
denyde + fight
deny

degenerate /di5dAenErEt; `reit/ v. ;

generate

degrade /di5greid/ v. ,
de + grade
centigrade ()degrade downgrade , , ,intergrade
,, , plantigrade ,retrograde , upgrade ,

dehumanize /`di:5hju:mEnaiz/ v.
de + human

dehydrate /`di:5haidreit/ v. ,
de + hydr+ate,
hydrant anhydrous

deification /di:ifi5keiFEn/ n. ,
deify + cation

deify /5di:ifai/ v. ;
dththe- ei=i, f=v divine

deign /dein/ v.

Face the fearful with no fears, and its fearfulness disappears.

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dignity :

deity /5di:iti; 5dei`/ n. ;

dththe- theist die ()deity

dejected /di5dAektid/ adj. ,

abject deject eject inject interject ,

object project reject subject traject

dejection /di5dAekFEn/ n. ,

delectable /di5lektEbEl/ adj.

delightdelicate deliciouselect

delectation /`di:lek5teiFEn/ n. ,
delectable

delegate /5deligEt/ n.
de + legate + leg ,

delete /di5li:t/ v.
de + let delete

deleterious /`deli5tiEriEs/ adj. (),

delete ()()

deliberate /di5libEreit/ adj. ,; v.

de liberate

deliberately /di5libErEtli/ adv. ,

delicacy /5delikEsi/ n. ,; ,
delicious

delicate /5delikEt/ adj. ,;,

delicious

Failure is the mother of success.

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delimit /di5limit/ v. ,
limit

delineate /di5linieit/ v.
de + line
outline

delinquency /di5liNkwEnsi/ n. ,
delinquent

delinquent /di5liNkwEnt/ adj.

de + link +de + liquid

delirious /di5liriEs/ adj.

de + liar

delirium /di5liriEm/ n.
de + liar de + lira ()
delight

delude /di5lu:d/ v. ,
lud - play perception. De + lude
delusionillusion allude collude(
)delude deceiveelude escape the perception, understandinginterlude
prelude postlude

deluge /5delju:dA/ n. ;
de + luge (luv )
deluvial dilute

delusion /di5lu:AEn/ n. ,
deludeillusion
allusion collusion delusion elusion illusion
prelusion prolusion

delve /delv/ v. ,
dig cave
excavate

Fair and softly go far in a day.

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demagogue /5demEgCg/ n.
demo + gogue lead
democracy
democracy mystagogue myst + gogue pedagogue peda +
synagogue syn + lead

demand /di5mB:nd/ v. ,
de + mand

demarcate /5di:mB:keit/ v. ,
de + marc mark,

demean /di5mi:n/ v. ,
mean

demeanour /di5mi:nE/ n. ,
demean mean mean

demented /di5mentid/ adj.

de- + mental

demise /di5maiz/ n.
de- + mis

demobilize /di:5mEubilaiz/ v. (),

de + mobilize
mobile

demographic /demE5grAfik/ adj.

-graphy

demography /di5mCgrEfi/ n. ,
demo + graphy
census

demolish /di5mCliF/ v. ;
mole ()de + mole
abolish

Fair and softly to far in a day. ,

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demolition /`demE5liFEn/ v.
demotion
promote commotion

demonstrable /5demEnstrEbl/ adj.

demonstrate /5demEnstreit/ v. ,
demo + street

demonstration /`demEn5streiFEn/ n. , ;

demonstrative /di5mCnstrEtiv/ adj.

demonstrate + tive

demoralize /di5mCrElaiz/ v.
moral
morale

demote /di5mEut/ v. ,
de + mote promote, pro-

demotic /di5mCtik/ adj.,

demodemocratic

demur /di5mE:/ v. ,
de + murmur ,

demure /di5mjuE/ adj. , ,

de + mur(), ,

mural immure

demystify /di:5mistifai/ v.
de + mystify
mystery

den /den/ n. ,;
dent

Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.
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denigrate /5denigreit/ v. ,
nigr- Negro ()de +

denizen /5deniz(E)n/ n. ;
den + citizen citizen

denominate /di5nCmineit/ n. ,
name nominate
nominate

denomination /di`nCmi5neiFEn/ n. ; (,)

de + name ,,

denote /di5nEut/ v. ;
de- + note

denouement /dei5nu:mCN/ n. (),

knotde +
denounce ()

denounce /di5nauns/ v. , ,
nounce de + nounce pronounce

announcedenounceenouncepronounce
renounce

dent /dent/ n., , v.,

dent
indented

denture /5dentFE/ n.
dentdenture

denude /di5nju:d/ v. ,,
de + nude

denunciation /di`nQnsi5eiFEn/ n. ,
denounce
annunciationenunciationpronunciationrenunciation

Faith will move mountains.

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deny /di5nai/ v. ,
de + ne negateno

dependable /di5pendEbEl/ adj.

depend + ble

dependence /di5pendEns/ n.,

depend

dependency /di5pendEnsi/ n.
dependence

depict /di5pikt/ v. ,
picture

deplete /di5pli:t/ v. ;
de + plete
complete replete

deplore /di5plC:/ v.,

de +

deploy /di5plCi/ v. ,
ploy ply applyplayplay chess,soccer

ploy , apply ,employ

deport /di5pC:t/ v. ,
de + port
airportexportimport,transportcomport

deportation /di:pC:5teiF(E)n/ n.

deportment /di5pC:tmEnt/ n. (),

port
port comport deport

depose /di5pEuz/ n. ,
de + position deposit
appose(),depose(), dispose(),expose
, impose , interpose , oppose , repose , transpose

Faith will move mountains.

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deposition /`depE5ziF(E)n/ n. ; ;
depose

depraved /di5preivd/ adj. ,

improve()

depravity /di5prAviti/ n. ,
improve()de + private
()
deprivation

deprecate /5deprikeit/ v.
pray de + pray de + appreciate
imprecate ( + pray )

depreciate /di5pri:Fieit/ v. ;
de + price
appreciate

depredation /`depri5deiF(E)n/ n. ,
plunderr=l
predation predator

depress /di5pres/ v. ,
de + press

depressed /di5prest/ adj. ,

depress + ed

depression /di5preFEn/ n. ,

deprivation /dipri5veiF(E)n/ n. ,
de + private

deprive /di5praiv/ v.
de + private

depute /di5pju:t/ v. ...

pute de + pute put
deputy

False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.
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compute ()depute ()dispute
impute repute

deputize /5depjutaiz/ v.
deputy

deputy /5depjuti/ n. ,;

deracinate /di5rAsineit/ v. ,
de + race

derangement /di5reindAmEnt/ n.
range arrangede + arrange
arrange

derelict /5derElikt/ adj. ,

relict, relic re + lick ()relictrelinquish
relict , relic relinquish

dereliction /deri5likFEn/ n. ,
de + relic

deride /di5raid/ v. ,
ridicule de + ride
ridiculous

derision /di5riAEn/ n. ,

derisive /di5raisiv/ adj.

deride

derivation /`deri5veiF(E)n/ n.
deriveriver

derivative /di5rivEtiv/ adj. ,

dermatologist /`dE:mE5tClEdAist/ n.
germ

Fame usually comes to those who are thinking about something else.
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dermatology /`dE:mE5tClEdAi/ n. ()
derm + olgy

derogate /5derEgeit/ v. ()
de + rogate ()
abrogate arrogate derogate , interrogate
prorogate subrogate surrogate

derogatory /di5rCgEtEri/ adj. ,

derogate

desalinize /di:5sAlinaiz/ v.
de + salt

descend /di5send/ v. ,
de + scend de + ascend scend ; decreased
ascend condescend descend transcend

descendant /di5sendEnt/ n. ,
ascend descend

descry /di5skrai/ v. ,
y=i describe
decry

desecrate /5desikreit/ v. ,
sacred de + secret ,
consecrate

desert /5dezEt/ v. ,
desert
dessert s ss

deserted /di5zE:tid/ adj.

desert

deserter /di5zE:tE/ n. ,

desertification /`dezEtifi5keiFEn/ n. ,
desert + ify

Fate brings people together no matter how far apart they may be.
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desertion /di5zE:FEn/ n. ,

deserts n.
deserve

desiccant /5desikEnt/ n.
+ sick

desiccate /5desikeit/ v. (),

+ sic
exsiccate

desiccated /5desEkeitid/ adj.

sick

desideratum /di`zidE5reitEm/ n. ,
de + sider ()consider
decide
consider

designation /`dezig5neiFEn/ n.
design sign

designer /di5zainE/ n.,

design de + sign ()

desirable /di5zaiErEbEl/ adj.

desire + able de + sire sir

desirous /di5zaiErEs/ adj.

desire

desolate /5desEleit/ adj.

de + sole isolate
isolate

desperado /`despE5rB:dEu/ n.
desperate + do

Fear not the future; weep not for the past.

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desperate /5despErEt/ adj. ,
de + spirit despair

despicable /di5spikEbEl/ adj. ,

despise,spec look down on

despise /di5spaiz/ v. ,
de + spec look down on de + spy

despite spy circumspect inspect introspect

prospect retrospect respect suspect

despoil /di5spCil/ v. ,
de + spoil

despondent /di5spCndEnt/ adj. ,

de + respond, correspondrespond

correspond respond

despot /5despCt/ n.
des + pot potent

despotic /di5spCtik/ adj.,

despot des + potent de +

despotism /5despEtizEm/ n.,

destabilize /di: 5steibilaiz/ v. ...

stable

destitute /5destitju:t/ adj.;

de + stitue institute
statute constitute destitute , institute prostitute
restitute substitute

destitution /`desti5tju:FEn/ n. ,

destructible /di5strQktEb(E)l/ adj.

First think and then speak.

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destruction /di5strQkFEn/ n.,()
struct structure
construct destruct instruct obstruct structure

destructive /di5strQktiv/ adj.

desuetude /5di5sju:itju:d/ n.,

de + suit dis + utilizede + sue(use) disuse

desultory /5desEltEri/ adj.,

de + result ()why?

consult insult result

detached /di5tAtFt/ adj.;

de + tach attach
attach

detachment /di5tAtFmEnt/ n.; ,

detain /di5tein/ v.
de + tain
abstain attain detain maintain obtain
pertain retain sustain

detection /di5tekFEn/ n. ,

detective /di5tektiv/ n.
de +tect (cover)discover protect
protect

deter /di5tE:/ v.
de + terror
terrorist 911

detergent /di5tE:dAEnt/ adj.; n.

detersive

deteriorate /di5tiEriEreit/ v. (),

de + material de inferior

Fools have fortune.

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inferior posterior prior superior ulterior

determinant /di5tE:minEnt/ n. \adj. ,

determine

deterrent /di5terEnt/ adj. ,;n.

detest /di5test/ v.
de + test + test
protest

detonate /5detEneit/ v.(),

de + tone

detour /5di:tuE/ v.
de + tour why?tour turnturn,

detoxicate /di:5tC:ksikeit/ v. ,
de + tox toxic
antitoxin intoxicate toxic

detoxification /`di:tCksifi5keiFEn/ n.

detoxify /di:5tCksifai/ n.

detraction /di5trAkFEn/ n. ,
de + tract attract
attract contract distract extract protract retract
subtract tractable tractor

detractor /di5trAktE/ n. ,
de + attract + or

detriment /5detrimEnt/ n.,

de + trim de +treatment
=

detrimental /`detri5mentEl/ adj.,

detritus /di5traitEs/ n.

Fools haste is no speed.

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de + trite

devastate /5devEsteit/ v.,

de + waste de + vast

deviant /5di:viEnt/ adj.

deviate

deviate /5di:vieit/ v.,

de + via via way
obviate (),

devious /5di:viEs/ adj.

deviate vio via ,way
obvious pervious

deviousness /5diviEsnis/ n. ,;

devoid /di5vCid/ adj. ,

de + void

devolve /di5vClv/ v.(,)

involve , (), devolve

devoted /di5vEutid/ adj. ,

vote

devotion /di5vEuFEn/ n. ; ;

devotional /di5vEuFEnEl/ adj.

devour /di5vauE/ v. ; ()
vour de +

dexterity /dek5steriti/ n.,

dexterous /5dekstErEs/ adj.,

dex index ()
adroit droit

Force can never destroy right.

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diabetes /`daiE5bi:ti:z/ n.
die + bet

diabolical /`daiE5bClikEl/ adj.

dia + ()
devil

diagnose /5daiEgnEuz/ v. ,
dia + knowdia + nose

diagonal /dai5AgEnEl/ adj. ; n.

dia + gon
pentagon polygon trigon

diagram /5daiEgrAm/ n. ,
dia + gram graph
program telegram = telegraph

dialect /5daiElekt/ n.
dia + lecture ,
dialogue dialectic

diameter /dai5AmitE/ n.
dia + meter dial + meter
meter

diaphanous /dai5AfEnEs/ adj.(),

dia + fan

phantom

diatribe /5daiEtraib/ n.()

+ tribe dia + tribute

dichotomy /dai5kCtEmi/ n.,

di ditch + tomy atomya + tomy

atomyanatomy

Force yourself to do what you should do - whether you like it or not.

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dictate /dik5teit/ v.;
dict dictionary
contradict edict indicate ,,indict predict verdict
diction

dictator /dik5teitE/ n.

dictum /5diktEm/ n.,

dict mmaxim
maxim

didactic /di5dAktik/ adj. ;

did do + act ,

didactics /di5dAktiks;dai5dAktiks/ n.
didact + ics

die /dai/ n.
()()
,

diehard /5daihB:d/ n.
die hard

dietetics /`daiE5tetiks/ n.,

diet

dietitian n
diet + tian

differentiate /`difE5renFieit/ v. ,
different+iate

diffidence /5difEdEns/ n.
dif + confidence

diffident /5difidEnt/ adj.

confident

Forgive and forget.

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affidavit bona fide confide , , confident diffident
infidelity perfidy ,

diffuse /di5fju:s/ v., , adj.,

dis + fuse
confuse defuse diffuse , effuse
fuse infuse interfuse obfuscate
perfuse profuse refuse suffuse
transfuse

diffusion /di5fju:AEn/ n.,

digestion /di5dAestFEn/ n. ,
gest
congest digest egest ingest
gesture suggest

digit /5didAit/ n.;

dignitary /5dignitEri/ n.
dignity + ar

dignity /5digniti/ n.
condign indignant

digress /dai5gres/ v.
dis + gress
aggress congress(),degressive()digress()
ingress()egress()progress ()regress ()retrogress (
)transgress ()

digressive /dai5gresiv/ adj. ,

dilapidated /di5lApideitid/ adj.,

dis +lapidary dis + lap
+ dated
lapidary overlap ,lap

dilapidation /di`lApi5deiFEn/ n. ,

Fortune is fickle.
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dilate /dai5leit/ v.() ,
di- + di + late

prolate

dilatory /5dilEtEri/ adj.,

di + late
delay

dilemma /di5lemE/ n.
di + lemma

dilettante /`dili5tAnti/ n. ()
delight di + letter
()di + letter
delectable

diligence /5dilidAEns/ n.
ligent intelligent

dilute /dai5lu:t/ v. ()
di + solute lute :
solute pollute ()

dimension /di5menFEn/ n.
measure

diminish /di5miniF/ v. ,
di de + mini
min. , minor

diminuendo /di`minju5endEu/ n.()

diminish + do
accelerando crescendo

diminutive /di5minjutiv/ adj.

di + minute

dimple /5dimpEl/ n.,

Friendships multiply joys and divide griefs

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dip

din /din/ n.,

dinnerdine

dinghy /5diNgi/ n.,

dingy,dingy()

dingy /5dindAi/ adj.,

(
)

diplomatic /`diplE5mAtik/ adj.;

diplomat
diploma (dupli- )

dipsomania /`dipsE5meiniE/ n.
dip + so + mania ()

dire /5daiE/ adj.

dare

dirge /dE:dA/ n.;

die +

disabuse /`disE5bju:z/ v.(),

dis+ abuse ,

disaffect /`disE5fekt/ v. ,
affection

disaffected /`disE5fektid/ adj.(),

disaffection /`disE5fekFEn/ n.,

disaggregate /dis5Agrigeit/ v.;

dis + aggregate

From short pleasure long repentance.

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disagreeable /`disE5gri:Ebl/ adj.;
agreeable adj., ,

disapprobation /disAprE5beiFEn/ n. ,
approbation n., ,

disapproval /`disE5pru:vEl/ n. ,
dis + approval

disarm /dis5B:m/ v.;

dis +arm

disarray /`disE5rei/ n.,

dis+array ,

disaster /di5zB:stE/ n.,

dis + aster star

astronomy ()

disastrous /di5zB:strEs/ adj.

disaster

disavowal /disE5vauEl/ n. ,
dis+ avow

disband /dis5bAnd/ v.()

dis + band

disbar /dis5bB:/ v.
bar ()

disbarment /dis5bB:mEnt/ n.

disbelief /`disbi5li:f/ n.
dis+belief

disburse /dis5bE:s/ v.,

Genius is nothing but labor and diligence.

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burse = purse
reimburse

discard /dis5kB:d/ v. ,
dis + card

discern /di5sE:n/ v., , , ,

concern dis + certain

discerning /di5sE:niN/ adj.

discernment /di5sE:nmEnt/ n.,

discharge /dis5tFB:dA/ v.
dis + charge

disciple /di5saipEl/ n.,

discipline ()

disciplinarian /`disipli5neEriEn/ n.
discipline + rian
martinet

disclaim /dis5kleim/ v. ;
dis + claim , ,

disclose /dis5klEuz/ v.
dis + closedisclose

disclosure /dis5klEuAE/ n. ,

discography /dis5kCgrEfi/ n. ;
disc + graphy()

discombobulated /`diskEm5bCbjuleitid/ adj.,

discomposedis + comb

discomfit /dis5kQmfit/ v.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

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comfort dis + comfort

discomfited /dis5kQmfitid/ adj.,

discomfiture /dis5kQmfitFE/ n.,

discomfort /dis5kQmfEt/ n.
dis + comfort

discommode /`diskE5mEud/ v. ,
dis + commodity

discompose /`diskEm5pEuz/ v.,

dis + composure
composure decompose , disdisturb

disconcert /`diskEn5sE:t/ v....

dis + concert

disconnected /diskE5nektid/ adj.

discontent /diskEn5tent/ n.
dis+content

discontented /`diskEn5tentid/ adj.

discontentment /`diskEn5tentmEnt/ n.

discontinuous /`diskEn5tinjuEs/ adj.

dis + continue

discord /5diskC:d/ n. ,
dis + cord
accord , concord discord ,

discordant /dis5kC:dEnt/ adj.,

discount /5diskaunt/ n.
dis + count

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.
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discountenance /di5skauntinEns/ v. ,
dis + countenancediscount

discourse /5diskC:s/ n., , ,

discuss + course

discourteous /dis5kE:tiEs/ adj.,

dis + courteous

discredit /dis5kredit/ v.; n.

dis + credit

discreet /di5skri:t/ adj.

dis + creative , creep

discrepancy /di5skrepEnsi/ n.,

describe dis

discrete /di5skri:t/ adj.,

concrete discrete dis create
discrete math

discretion /di5skreFEn/ n.,

dis + creation

discretionary /dis`kreFEnEri/ a.
decision discretion

discriminate /di5skrimineit/ v.,

dis + crime

discriminating /di5skrimineitiN/ adj.

discriminate

discriminatory /di5skriminEtEri/ n.,

dis + crime

discursive /di5skE:siv/ adj.,

Give hostages to fortune.

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dis + curs()
cursive

disdain /dis5dein/ v. , ,
dis + deign dis + dean
dis +

disdainful /dis5deinfEl/ adj.

disembark /`disim5bB:k/ v.()

dis + embark

disembodied /`disim5bCdid/ adj.,

dis + embodied
embodiment ,

disenchant /disin5tFa:nt/ v.
dis + enchant , chant
chant enchant ,

disencumber /`disin5kQmbE/ v.(); ()

dis + cumber
cumber decumbent encumber incumbency procumbent ,
recumbent , succumb

disengage /5disin5geidA/ v.,

dis + engage
engage

disengaged /`disin5geidAd/ adj.;

dis + engaged

disfavor /dis5feivE/ n.
dis + favor
favorite

disfigure /dis5figE/ v.
dis + figure

disfranchise /dis5frAntFaiz/ v....()

Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.
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France franchise ,
()
franchise

disfunctional /dis5fQNkFEnEl/ adj.

dis + functional

disgorge /dis5gC:dA/ v.; ()

dis + gorge n., , v.,
Three Gorges

disgrace /dis5greis/ n. ,
dis + grace

disgruntle /dis5grQntl/ v.

disguise /dis5gaiz/ v.;

dis + guise dis + guide

disgust /dis5gQst/ n. ,
dis + gust dis + guest

dishearten /dis5hB:tn/ v....

dis + heart

disheveled /di5FevEld/ adj.()

dis + heavy

disinclination /`disinkli5neiFEn/ n.
dis + inclination

disinclined /`disin5klaind/ adj.

dis + inclined
inclination()

disinfect /`disin5fekt/ v.

Give me liberty or give me death. ,

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dis+infect()

disinfectant /`disin5fektEnt/ n.
dis + infectant

disingenuous /`disin5dAenjuEs/ adj.,

dis+ingenuous
ingenious

disintegrate /dis5intigreit/ v.,

dis+integr()+ate
integrity(,) integral()

disinter /`disin5tE:/ v.,

dis + inter
in + ter territory

disinterest /dis5intrest/ n. ;
dis + interest

disinterested /dis5intristid/ adj.,

dis + interested

uninterested

disjointed /dis5dACintid/ adj.;

dis+joint()

disjunction /dis5dAQNkF(E)n/ n. ,
dis+junct ,

disjunctive /dis5dAQNktiv/ adj. ,

dis + junctive

dislike /dis5laik/ v.
dis + like

dislocate /5dislEkeit/ v.; ...

dis+locate ,

Give one's all till one's heart stops beating. ,

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dislodge /dis5lCdA/ v.,
dis+lodge()()

dismal /5dizmEl/ adj., , vt.

dis + mal() dis mal
dismdismiss or dismay

dismantle /dis5mAntl/ v.
dis + mantle ,
v.,

dismay /dis5mei/ n. ,;
dis + may ()(MM)

dismember /dis5membE/ v.
dis + member

disobedient /disE5bi:diEnt/ adj. ,

dis+obedient

disorder /dis5C:dE/ n.
dis +order

disorientation /dis`C:riEn5teiFEn/ n. ; []
disoriented

disoriented /dis5C:rientid/ adj. ;

dis + oriented

disparage /di5spAridA/ v.,

dis + paragon , (,),

disparate /5dispErit/ adj.

dis + par- dis + compare separate
,disparate
separate

disparity /di5spAriti/ n.,

Giving ones life for righteousness.

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dis + parity, pair

dispassionate /dis5pAFEnit/ adj.

dis + passionate () un()dis

dis

dispatch /di5spAtF/ v.; ; n.

patch patch (Windows)(
)

dispel /di5spel/ v.,

dis + pel
compel ()dispel () , expel( ), impel
propel(), repel ()

dispensable /di5spensEbEl/ adj.,

dispense + ble
indispensable

dispense /di5spens/ v.,

dispense + (pend)dis + pension expense

compensate () expense(ex + : ), dispense(+

->), suspense ()

disperse /di5spE:s/ v. ,
sperse scatterdis + persons
asperse ()disperse intersperse ,

dispirit /di5spirit/ v.
dis + spirit()

dispirited /dis5piritid/ adj.

displace /dis5pleis/ v. ;
dis + place(,

disport /di5spC:t/ v.,

di + sport()
dis + port

Glory, honour, wealth, and rank, such things are nothing but shadows.
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disposable /di5spEuzEbEl/ adj. ;
dispose

disposal /di5spEuzEl/ n.
dis + position dis + dispose

disposed /di5spEuzd/ adj.,

dis + pose (position )
dis + position
dispose v. , ,

disposition /`dispE5ziFEn/ n.;

dispose + position

dispossessed /`dispE5zest/ adj.

dis + possessed

disproof /dis5pru:f/ n.,

dis + proof

disproportion /disprE5pC:FEn/ n.
disproportion

disprove /dis5pru:v/ v. ...

dis + prove

disputable /di5spju:tEbEl/ adj.

put
depute ()dispute impute
repute

disputant /di5spjutEnt/ n.,

dispute + ant
accountant

disputatious /`dispju5teiFEs/ adj.

dispute

Goals determine what you are going to be.

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dispute /di5spju:t/ v.
dis + put

disquiet /dis5kwaiEt/ v.n.

dis + quiet

disquisition /`diskwi5ziFEn/ n.,

quisition dis + question
question quir acquisition(acquire)disquisition
,exquisite inquisition(inquire) ,requisition(require) exquisite , ex(extream,
)+perquisite +prerequisite
requisite(required),requisition , ,

disregard /`disri5gB:d/ v. ,
dis+regard

disreputable /dis5repjutEbEl/ adj.

disrepute /disri5pju:t/ n.
dis +repute

disrespect /disri5spekt/ n. ,
dis + respect

disrupt /dis5rQpt/ v. ,
dis + rupt rupture
abrupt (), , bankrupt corrupt
disrupt erupt interrupt +
irrupt inrupture ,

disruptive /dis5rQptiv/ adj.

dissect /di5sekt/ v.
dis + sect section
sect section bisect dissect insect intersect
, resect , transect ,

dissection /di5sekFEn/ v.,

dis section

God helps those who help themselves.

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dissemble /di5sembEl/ v.()
dis + seem same
semblance simulate dissimulate assemble(same
), resembleseem same ensemble(same
),dissemble(+seem,same

disseminate /di5semineit/ v. ,
dis + semin
seminal adj., , semen(: + men)

dissension /di5senFEn/ n.
dis + consent
absent (ab + present) assent consent () dissent () present
resent ()

dissent /di5sent/ v. ,
dis+sent()

dissenter /di5sentE/ n.

dissertation /`disE5teiFEn/ n.
assert dissert
assert desert dessert dissert exsert(+)
insert()

dissident /5disidEnt/ n.
dis + side sid sit
dissident president preside ()resident reside
()subside ()

dissimulate /di5simjuleit/ v.
dis + simulate

dissipate /5disipeit/ v.();

dis + sip

disperse

dissipated /5disipeitid/ adj. ;

dissipate + ed

Good for good is natural, good for evil is manly.

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dissipation /`disi5peiFEn/ n. ,;

dissociation /di`sEusi5eiFEn/ n. ,
dis()+sociation

dissolute /5disElu:t/ adj. ,

dis + salute

solute solution dissolve

dissolution /`disE5lu:FEn/ n.
dissolute

dissolve /di5zClv/ v.
dis + solve
solve

dissonance /5disEnEns/ n. ()
absonant , consonant dissonant , resonant

dissonant /5disEnEnt/ adj. ,

dis + sona sonar
sonar , song sony ()

dissuade /di5sweid/ v. ,
persuade , dis + suade
persuade

distend /di5stend/ v.(),

tend extend() dis + tend
tend ,attend contend distend extend
intend pretend protend ()

distension /dis5tenFEn/ n.
extension , extend

distill /di5stil/ v.
dis + still still water
still instill ()distill

Good habits are the keys to all success.

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distillation /`disti5leiFEn/ n.

distinct /di5stiNkt/ adj. ,

distinguish dis + tinct
distant
distinguish

distinction /di5stiNkFEn/ n. ,;

distinguished /di5stiNgwiFt/ adj. ,

distort /di5stC:t/ v. ,
torture
torture tortuous contort distort extort retort ,

distorted /dis5tC:tid/ adj. ,

distortion /dis5tC:FEn/ n. ,

distracted /dis5trAktid/ adj. ,

attract dis + tract tract detract
abstract attract contract detract , distract
extract protract retract subtract tractable
tractor

distrait /dis5trei/ adj.

distract
attract

distraught /di5strC:t/ adj.

distract ug=cdistractdis +

distress /di5stres/ n. ,
dis + stress dis + dis + tress
stress tress mistress, actress, waitress

distribute /di5stribju:t/ v.,

dis + tribute

Good health is over wealth.

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tribute attribute contribute , distribute , retribution

disturb /di5stE:b/ v. ,
turb
turbid adj., perturb turbine

disturbance /di5stE:bEns/ n. ,

disturbing /dis5tE:biN/ adj.

ditch /ditF/ n.,

: ,,

ditty /5diti/ n. ,
)

diurnal /dai5E:nEl/ adj. ,

journal u=a diarydi + urn , (
di + urinate
nocturnal no + urinate

diva /5di:vE/ n.
divine divine + a
()

divagate /5daivEgeit/ v. ;
div + vagate (vagary ) divide gate dive + navigate

extravagate extravagant vagabond vagary

diver /5daivE/ n.
dive + er

diverge /dai5vE:dA/ v. ,
di + verge divide + edge

converge

Good medicine for health tastes bitter to the mouth.

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divergence /dai5vE:dAEns/ n. ,

diverse /dai5vE:s/ adj. ;

v=fdifferuniverse uni + verse di + verse
division university (),adverseaverse
converse(diverse(,inverse(),obverse(),perverse(
),reverse(,),transverse(), universe

diversification /dai`vE:sifi5keiFEn/ n.

diversion /dai5vE:FEn/ n. ,; ,
divert

diversity /dai5vE:siti/ adj. ,

v=f, differdi + various, varietyuniversity div

divert /dai5vE:t/ v.
vert
advert , avertconvert,divertevert
extrovertintrovertinterconvert invertpervert
revertsubvert

divest /dai5vest/ v. ;
dis de + vest
vest invest ()
devest=divest

divestiture /dai5vestitFE/ n. ,; ,
dis de + vest

divinity /di5viniti/ n. ;,
divine

divulge /dai5vQldA/ v. ,
revealdis + vulgar make public
vulgar

docile /5dEusail/ adj.

do so do + cile docent , doctor

Good music has charms to soothe the savage beast.

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conciliate , ,reconcile , doctrine docent doctor

dock /dCk/ v. ; ... n.

:()

doctrinaire /`dCktri5neE/ n. ; ,
doctrine doctor

documentary /`dCkju5mentEri/ adj. ,; n.

document

documentation /`dCkjumEn5teiFEn/ n. ;
document

dodder /5dCdE(r)/ v.
()

dodge /dCdA/ v. ,
dog: , :

doff /dCf/ v. ()
do + off
don , do + on

dogged /5dCgid/ adj.

doggerel /5dCgErEl/ n. ,
dog + real

dogma /5dCgmE/ n.,

doctor ,
doctrine , , diploma

dogmatic /dCg5mAtik/ adj. ,

g=c doctrine
doctrine

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dogmatism /5dCgmEtizEm;(us)5dC:gmEtizEm/ n. ,
dogma + ism

doldrums /5dCldrEmz/ n. ;
dull dole + drum

doleful /5dEulful/ adj. ,

doleidol dollar doll
()
adolescent condole , dole doleful indolent ,
redolent

dolorous /5dClErEs/ adj. ,

dolecondole con + dollar

dolt /dEult/ n.
idiot , dote
dote ()

doltish /5dEutiF/ adj.

domain /dE5mein;dEu`/ n. ;
dome + main dominate ,

dome /dEum/ n.
+ homedorm

domesticate /dE5mestikeit/ v.
homedorm
dormitory

domesticity /dCmEs5tisiti/ n.
domestic
dome ,

domicile /5dCmisail/ n.,

domestic

dominant /5dCminEnt/ adj. ,

dominate

Grasp all, lose all.

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dominate /5dCmineit/ v. ,
do + min ,

don /dCn/ v. ,
do + on
doff

donate /dEu5neit/ v. ,
do + ate eat

donor /5dEunE/ n. ,;
donate + or

doodle /du:dl/ v. ,
do + idle (do)
dawdle
dawdle

dormancy /5dC:mEnsi/ n.
dormant

dormant /5dC:mEnt/ adj. ;

doorman
dorm, dormitory

dorsal /5dC:s(E)l/ adj.

,DOS DOS
Windows

dose /dEus/ n. ,
doze ()
dose ZZZ

dossier /5dCsie(r)/ n. ,
do + sir

dotage /5dEutidA/ n. ;
+ age

Grasp your time right now, one minute and a second. ,,

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dote /dEut/ v. ;
doubt
dose
dolt

doting /5dEutiN/ adj.

double-cross /5dQbEl/ v. ,

dour /duE/ adj.,

duringendure + our

douse /daus/ v. ...

dowdy /5dBudi/ adj.adj. ,()

widow + lady

down /daun/ n. ,

downcast /5daunkB:st/ adj. ;

down + cast

downgrade /5daungreid/ v.
down grade

downplay /5daunplei/ v. ,
play down

downpour /5daunpC:/ n.
down pour

down-to-earth adj.

dowry /5dauEri/ n.,

Gratitude is the least of virtues; ingratitude the worst of vices.

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dowerdrawer

doyen /5dCiEn/ n.
dean do + :

drab /drAb/ adj. ;

drag

drabness /5drAbnis/ n. ,

draconian /drE5kEuniEn/ adj.,

dragon ,

draft /drB:ft/ n. ,;
draw draw

draftsmanship /5drB:ftsmEnFip;5drAft-/ n. ,
drafts + man + ship

drainage /5dreinidA/ n. ;
draindry + raindrink + rain

drastic /5drAstik/ adj.,

:dry stick

drawbridge /5drC:`bridA/ n.
draw draw + bridge

drawl /drC:l/ v.\ n.

draw + l, l

dreary /5driEri/ a. ,
dear drearydream + tear

dredge /dredA/ n., v., ,

dig drag (),()drudge

drudge drug drudge

Great hopes make great man.

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dregs /dregz/ n. ,
dredge drag + s

drench /drentF/ v.
drink, ch = k

drenched /5drentFt/ adj.

drink, ch = k

dribble /5dribEl/ v.(),

drib = drip = drop ,b = p + ball
drip drop

drill /dril/ n. ,
+ ll

drivel /5driv(E)l/ n.\v.

drive

drizzle /5drizl/ v.\ n.;

drib + zz + l

drizzly /5drizli/ adj.

droll /drEul/ adj. ,

joke roll drop roll
jolly

drollery /5drEulEri/ n.
joke roll

drone /drEun/ v. ; n.

droop /dru:p/ v.;

drop

droplet /5drCplit/ n.

Great hopes make great man.

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drop + let

dross /drCs/ n. ;
dregs dose ()

drought /draut/ n.
dry dry out
draught draw out

drove /drEuv/ n. ;
drove drive drive

drudge /drQdA/ n. v.,

drug dredge
dredge n., v., ,

drudgery /5drQdAEri/ n.
drug ,

dual /5dju:El/ adj.

two

dubious /5dju:biEs/ adj. ;

doubt

duckling /5dQkliN/ n. ,
duck + ling

duct /dQkt/ n. ,
duct abduct ()conduct
abduct conduct duct induct

ductile /5dQktail/ adj., ,

duct

ductility /dQk5tilEti/ n. ,

duel /5dju:El/ n.
bellicose dual

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

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duet /dju:5et/ n.
duettodual + et

dulcet /5dQlsit/ adj., , ,

duck + let
dulldulcet dull
dulcet

dull /dQl/ adj.,,

dumb

dumbfound /dQm5faund/ v....

dumb found

dummy /5dQmi/ n.,, a.,

dumb

dunce /dQns/ n.
()dance

dune /dju:n/ n.

dupe /dju:p/ n., v.,

duplicate

duplicate /5dju:plikit/ adj. ;n.; v.

du() + plic()
double complicate

duplication /`dju:pli5keiFEn/ n. ,

duplicitous /du:5plisEtEs/ adj. ,;

duplicate

duplicity /dju:5plisiti/ n. ,
duplicate
complicity ,

Guilty consciences make men cowards.

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durability /`djuErE5biliti/ n. ,
durableduring dur
during

duration /djuE5reiFEn/ n.
during ...
durance

duress /djuE5res/ n.,

dur endure
during durable ,duress endure , indurate obdurate
, perdure

dutiful /5dju:tif(E)l; (uC)5du:tifl/ adj.,

duty + ful

dwarf /dwC:f/ n. ,;

dwarfdrarf

dwindle /5dwindl/ v.
+ wind wind

dynamic /dai5nAmik/ adj. ;

dynam ()
dy (die) + name + ,,,

dynamite /5dainEmait/ adj. ; n.

dy (die) + name

dynamo /5dainEmEu/ n.
dynamic + OO
generator

dyslexia /dis5leksiE/ n.
dys (dying ,) + lex
lexical lecture

dyspepsia /dis5pepsiE; `5pepFE/ n.

Happiness comes from the health of the soul.

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dys (dying ,) + Pepsi Pepsi
dyspepsy

dyspeptic /dis5peptik/ adj.;

dyspepsia

earnest /5E:nist/ adj.

earn + est,

earplug /5iEplQg/ n.
ear + plug

earring /5iEriN/ n. ,
ear+ring +

earshot /5rEFCt/ n.
ear shot

earsplitting adj.
ear + splitting

earthly /5E:Wli/ adj. ,;

earth + ly, ,

eavesdrop /5i:vzdrCp/ v. ,
eaves + drop

eavesdropper /5i:vz`drCpE/ n.,

ebb /eb/ v. ;
abate:

ebullience /i5bQliEns/ n. ,

ebullient /i5bQliEnt/ , ,
boiling bull

eccentric /ik5sentrik/ adj. , n.

Happiness is not a goal, it is a by-product. ,

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ec + center

eccentricity /`eksen5trisiti/ n. ;

ecdysis /5ekdisis/ n.(),

ec + dy(die)

ecdysiast

echelon /5eFElCn/ n. , ()
escale + onescalator

eclectic /i5klektik/ adj.,

select,elect ec + lect
collect elect , select, neglect

eclecticism /ek5lektisizm/ n.

eclipse /i5klips/ n.(, );

e + clip e + clip oeec + lip

ellipse el + lip ellipseclipper

eclogue /5eklCg/ n. ,
eco + logue
ecology analogue apologue catalogue collogue
dialogue , duologue eclogue epilogue homologue ideologue
monologue prologue travelogue trialogue

economical /`i:kE5nCmikEl/ adj. ,

economy

economize /i5kCnEmaiz/ v. ()
economy ,

ecosystem /5i:kEu`sistim/ n.
eco echo + system

ecstasy /5ekstEsi/ n. ;

Happiness is not always annexed to wealth.

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 ecstatic
stasis

ecstatic /ik5stAtik;ek`/ adj.

ec + state e + static
static
stasis

ecumenical /i:kju5menik(E)l/ adj. ,

common

eddy /5edi/ n. ,
,ebb (
)

edict /5i:dikt/ n. ;
e + dict dictation
contradict dictate ,edict indict maledict predict
valedict verdict

edifice /5edifis/ n. ()
+ office()edify

edify /5edifai/ v.
edfice editor + modify

eerie /5iEri/ adj.,

efface /i5feis/ v. ,
ef (ex ) + face
surface

effeminate /i5feminit/ adj. ,

ef + femin

effervesce /`efE5ves/ v. ;

Happiness lies first of all in health.

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ef + ferv
fervent fever

effete /i5fi:t/ adj. ;

ef (ex) + fetus ef
+ feet

efficacious /`efi5keiFEs/ adj.

effective

efficacy /5efikEsi/ n. ,
effecteffect

effigy /5efidAi/ n.(),

ef + figure

effluvia /i5flu:vjE/ n.,;

ef + fluvial flu-fluent ()
fluent, fluid fluvial

effluvium /i5flu:viEm/ n.,

ef + fluvial

effortless /5efEtlis/ adj.

ef + fort + less
fort

effrontery /e5frQntEri/ n.
ef + front

effulgence /i5fQldAEns/ n. ,
fulgent

effulgent /i5fQldAEnt/ adj.

fulgent
fulgentrefulgent

effusion /i5fju:A(E)n/ n. ,
ef + fus ,

Happy is he who only desires what he may and does what he ought.
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effusive /i5fju:siv/ adj. ;
ef + fus
confuse defuse diffuse , effuse
fuse infuse interfuse perfuse profuse
refuse suffuse transfuse

egalitarian /i`gAli5teEriEn/ adj.

equal, g=k=qu

egocentric /i:gEu5sentrik/ adj.

ego + center

egotist /5i:gEutist/ n.
ego I go

egregious /i5gri:dAEs/ adj. ()

e + greg
aggregate congregate egregious (distinguished)gregarious , segregate
(separate)

egress /5i:gres/ n.,

e + gress
aggress congress),degressive digress
ingress egress progress regress retrogress
transgress

ejaculate /i5dAAkjuleit/ v. ,
eject

ejaculation /i`dAAkju5leiFEn/ n.

eject /i5dAekt/ v. ,
e + ject
abject deject eject inject interject ,
object project reject subject traject

elaborate /i5lAbErEt; `reit/ v. ,

e + labor e + laboratory

labor

Happy is the man who learns from the misfortunes of others.

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elaborate /i5lAbErEt; `reit/ v. ,
e + labor e + laboratory

labor

elaboration /i`lAbE5reiFEn/ n.,

elapse /i5lAps/ v.()

e + sliplapse
pass collapse elapse lapse , , , ,,
prolapse relapse ()

elastic /i5lAstik/ adj. ,

last

elasticity /`ilA5stisiti/ n.,

elate /i5leit/ v. ,
elevate e + late GRE

elated /i5leitid/ adj. ,

elation /i5leiFEn/ n.,

electorate /i5lektErit/ n.()

elector

elegant /5eligEnt/ adj.,

electelephant

elegiac /eli5dAaiEk/ adj. ;

elegy

elegy /5elidAi/ n.

element /5elimEnt/ n. ,

Harm set, harm get.

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electron

elemental /eli5mentl/ adj.()

element

elementary /`eli5mentEri/ adj.

elephantine /`eli5fAntain/ adj. ,

elephant

elevate /5eliveit/ v.
elevator

elevation /`eli5veiFEn/ n.

elicit /i5lisit/ v. ,
e + licit delicious
licit(legal, c=g, licence) illicit educe , allure

eligible /5elidAEbEl/ adj.

elect, electable

eliminate /i5limineit/ v. ,
e + limit

elite /ei5li:t/ n.,

elect lit lightelectlight

elitism /ei5li:tizEm/ n.

elixir /i5liksE/ n.,

:,
,

ellipse /i5lips/ n.()

el + lip ,
eclipse eclipseclipper

Hasty love, soon cold.

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ellipsis /i5lipsis/ n.
leap + is lip + omission I,I
ellipse(lip )

elliptical /i5liptik(E)l/ ;
ellipse

elm /elm/ n.

elocution /`elE5kju:FEn/ n.
e + locu
allocution circumlocution elocution interlocutory
locution

elongate /5i:lCNgeit/ v. ,
e + long

elongation /`i:lCN5geiFEn/ n.

elope /i5lEup/ v.
e + lope lopeleap

antelope (ante lope)elope gallop(gallon +

lope) lope slope

eloquent /5elEkwEnt/ adj. ;

qu = c elocution
colloquy , eloquent , grandiloquent loquacious
magniloquent obloquy ,soliloquy , ventriloquy

elucidate /i5lu:sideit/ v. ,
lucid illustrateilluminate
illuminate illustrate () elucidate lucid pellucid
translucent

elude /i5lu:d/ v. ;
lud - play perceptione + perception
allude collude( conspire, plot)delude deceive,
trickelude escape the perception, understandinginterlude prelude
postlude

Have no fear of perfection---you'll never reach it. -----

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elusive /i5lu:siv/ adj.
elude

Elysium /i5liziEm/ n.,

asylum

emaciate /i5meiFieit/ v.
macerate e + machine
meager

emaciation /i`meiFi5eiFEn/ n. ,

emancipate /i5mAnsipeit/ v. ,
e + man + cept e + man + captive

manual

emasculate /i5mAskjuleit/ v.; adj.

e + masculate

embankment /im5bANkmEnt/ n.,

emen + bank + ment

embargo /im5bB:gEu/ n.,

em + bar + go em + barge + go ,

embark /im5bB:k/ v. , ,
bark ()

embarrass /im5bArEs/ vt., , ,

em + bare + ass in + bar + ass

embarrassment /im5bArEsmEnt/ n. ,

embed /im5bed/ v. ,
em + bed ()

Having half-baked knowledge is worse than knowing nothing at all. ,

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embellish /im5beliF/ v. ,
belle beaubeauty
belle belly

embellishment /im5beliFmEnt/ n. ,;

embezzle /im5bezEl/ v. ,

embitter /im5bitE/ v. ,
em en + bitter

emblazon /im5bleizEn/ v.
blaze

emblem /5emblEm/ n.,

s symbol
symbol

emblematic /`emblE5mAtik/ adj.

embodiment /im5bCdimEnt/ n.,

body

embody /im5bCdi/ v.(),

emen + body ()

embolden /im5bEuldEn/ v.
emen + bold

emboss /im5bCs/ v. ,
boss

embrace /im5breis/ v.
brace { } ( ) brother

embroider /im5brCidE/ v. ,
braid
braid

He is most free from danger, who even when safe, is on guard.

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embroil /im5brCil/ v. ,
em + broil
broil roil ,

embryo /5embriEu/ n.
bring O O()

embryonic /`embri5Cnik/ adj. ,

em + brood embryo O

emend /i5mend/ v. ,
amend
mend, amend , emend ,

emerald /5emErEld/ n., ; adj.

mer + old rl
mermaid

emerge /i5mE:dA/ v. ,
emergency

emergence /i5mE:dAEns/ n.
emergency

emergency /i5mE:dAEnsi/ n.
urgency
emergence emergency

emigrate /5emigreit/ v.
e + migrate
emigrate immigrate(in + migrate)

emigration /emi5greiF(E)n/ n. ,;[]

eminence /5eminEns/ n.,

eminent

eminent /5eminEnt/ adj. ,

mount prominent
eminent imminent prominent

He is not to be subdued by force nor swerved by poverty. ,

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emissary /5emisEri/ n.;
e + mission
mission

emit /i5mit/ v. ( )
e + mit
admit commit (),demit emit remit
permit intermit omit submit summit (sum
+ MIT )transmit

emollient /i5mCliEnt/ n.
mollify (melt)
mollify ,melt ,

emolument /i5mCljumEnt/ n.,

molar emolument employmente + monument

emote /i5mEut/ v.
emotion

empathy /5empEWi/ v. ,()

pathy
antipathy ()apathy ()sympathy ()neuropathy(
)psychopathy()telepathy ()

emphatic /im5fAtik/ adj. ,

emphasis

empirical /em5pirisizEm/ adj. ,

experienceempire

empiricism /em5pirisizEm/ n., ,

employ /im5plCi/ v. ;
em + play ,

empower /im5pauE/ v.
em + power

He is rich that has few wants.

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empyreal /`empai5riEl/ adj., ,
empty + realfire p=ph=f,y=i,pyre = fire
NASA

empyrean /`empi5ri:En/ n.,

empyreal

emulate /5emjuleit/ v.
s simulate imitate
mule
simulate, imitate

emulsify /i5mQlsifai/ v.
muls- milk + sify ()
mull ()emulsion ,

enact /i5nAkt/ v. (); ()

act

enactment /i5nAktmEnt/ n.,

enamel /i5nAm(E)l/ n. ,
name

enamored /i5nAmEd/ adj. ,

en + amore

encapsulate /in5kApsjuleit/ v. ;
en +capsule + ate

encephalitis /in`sefE5laitis/ n.
cepha
acephalous autocephalies cephalic cephalopod
encephalitis hydrocephalic

enchant /in5tFB:nt/ v. ;
en + chant ()
chantcharm

enchanting /in5tFB:ntiN/ adj.

He is unworthy to live who lives only for himself. ,

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en + chant
charming

encipher /in5saifE/ v.
cipher 0cepha
decipher

enclave /5enkleiv/ n.()

en clay

enclosure /in5klEuAE/ n.,

encomium /in5kEumiEm/ n.,

comi en + comic welcome

comic comedian

encompass /in5kQmpEs/ v.
en + compass()

encounter /in5kauntE/ v.
en + counter contra
counteract

encourage /in5kQridA/ v.
en + courage()

encroach /in5krEutF/ v. ,
croche crotch approach

crotch crutch crochet

encumber /in5kQmbE/ v. ,
en + cumber
decumbent encumber incumbency procumbent ,
recumbent , succumb

encumbrance /in5kQmbrEns/ n.,

encyclopedic /in`saiklE5pi:dik/ adj. ,

He is wise that is honest.

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cycle + ped
pediatrician

endearing /in5diEriN/ adj.

en+dear + ing

endearment /in5diEmEnt/ n.
en + dear + ment

endemic /en5demik;in`/ adj.

dem
democratic

endorse /in5dC:s/ v.(), (),

en + dorse()

endorsement /in5dC:smEnt/ n.;;

endow /in5dau/ v. ,
widow ()donate
dower , , dowry ,donate ,
,bestow

endue /in5dju:/ v. ()
endow, provide

endure /in5djuE/ v. ,
during

enduring /in5djuEriN/ adj.

during

enervate /5enEveit/ v. ,
e + nerve , , nerve , have the nerve to say
no engery +

enfeeble /in5fi:b(E)l/ v.
en + feeble

He is wise that is ware in time.

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enfetter /in5fetE/ v. ...; ,
fetter feet

enflame /in5fleim/ v.
flame
inflame

enfranchise /in5frAntFaiz/ v. ; ()
France franchise
france()franchise
disfranchise

engaging /in5geidAiN/ adj. ,

engagement ()

engender /in5dAendE/ v. ,
generategender (
)
gender

engrave /in5greiv/ v. ()
en + grave
()
grieve , carve cave , excavation

engross /in5grEus/ v.
in + gross

engrossing /in5grEusiN/ adj.

engulf /in5gQlf/ v.
gulf

enhancement /in5hAnsmEnt/ n.,

high, heighten

enigma /i5nigmE/ n.,

enemy

enigmatic /`enig5mAtik/ adj. ,

He that lies down with dogs must rise up with fleas. ,

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enjoin /in5dACin/ v., ,

enkindle /in5kindl/ v. , (, )
candle

enlightening /in5laitniN/ adj. ;

enlist /in5list/ v.(),

en + list (,)
enroll (roll )

enliven /in5laivEn/ v. ...

en + live

enmesh /in5meF/ v.(),

mesh mess
mess ()

enmity /5enmiti/ n.,

enemy
animus animosity amity ,

ennui /Cn5wi:/ n. ,
annoy

enormity /i5nC:mEti/ n.; ;

e + normal enormous immoral(enormity
)

enormous /i5nC:mEs/ adj. ,

e + normal

enrage /in5reidA/ v. ,
en + rage

enrapture /in5rAptFE/ v. ,
rapture carried away capture

He that overcomes his passions overcomes his greatest enemies.

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ensconce /in5skCns/ v. ,
concealens + conceal sconce ,
abscond sconce , ensconce

ensemble /C:n5sB:mbEl/ n.,

+ assemble seem, same
assembly semblance simulate dissimulate
assemble(same ), resembleseem same ensemble(same
),dissemble(+seem,same

enshrine /in5Frain/ v.
shrine

ensign /5ensain/ n., ,

sign

ensnare /in5sneE/ v. ,
snare
snare, snarl

ensue /in5sju:/ vi., v.

follow, pursue
sue

ensure /in5FuE/ v. ,
assure
assure, insure, ensure,

entangle /in5tANgEl/ v. ,
tangle

entertaining /`entE5teiniN/ adj.

entertain

enthrall /in5WrC:l/ v. ,
en + thrall en +
thrallthrow + all

entice /in5tais/ v. ,

He that shoots oft shall at last hit the mark. ,

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ticket
tickle tickle

enticement /in5taismEnt/ n.,

enticing /in5taisiN/ adj. ,

entice

entirety /in5taiErEti/ n. ,
entire

entitle /in5taitl/ v. ()
en + title

entity /5entiti/ n.,

:existentexistence

entomology /`entE5mClEdAi/ n.
tom ()
atomic (a tom )

entourage /CntuE5ra:A/ n.
tour

entrancing /in5tra:nsiN;-trAns-/ adj.

trance

entrapment /in5trApmEnt/ n. ,
en + trap

entreat /in5tri:t/ v.
treat it's my treat treat

entreaty /in5tri:ti/ n.,

entree n.; ,
entry, entrance

entrench /in5trentF/ v. ;

He that talks much errs much.

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trench

entrenched /in5trentFt/ adj. (,),

en + trench

entrepreneur /`CntrEprE5nE:/ n. ,
enterprise

entrust /in5trQst/ v. ;
en + trust()trust

entwine /in5twain/ v. ,
twine , , ,
twist

enumerate /i5nju:mEreit/ v. ,
number

enunciate /i5nQnsieit/ v. ; ()
nounce pronounce
announce denounceenouncepronounce
renounce

enunciation /i`nQnsi5eiFEn/ n. ,
pronunciation

envious /5enviEs/ adj.

envy

environs /5envirEnz/ n. ,
enviroment

envisage /in5vizidA/ v. ,
vis- VISA
visage (visa + age )visable vision visit
visual

He that will not work shall not eat.

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enzyme /5enzaim/ n. ,
zyme me zy

epaulet /`epE5let/ n. ,
pau + let ()()

ephemeral /i5femErEl/ adj. ;

fame female ()(no
offence, ,16-27)

epic /5epik/ n., adj.,

pic, picture

epicure /5epikjuE/ n.,

epicurean /`epikju5ri:En/ adj. ;

Epicurus(),epic + cure

epidemic /`epi5demik/ adj. ,

epi + demic demo
endemic

epidermis /`epi5dE:mis/ n. ,
epi- + derm

epigram /5epigrAm/ n.
epic + gram (grammar )
epigraph

epilogue /5epilCg/ n. ;
epi + logue
analogue apologue catalogue collogue dialogue ,
duologue eclogue epilogue homologue ideologue monologue
prologue travelogue trialogue

episodic /epi5sCdik/ adj. ,

He was a bold man that first ate on oyster.

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episodeepi + ode song
melody(mel + ode)
ode , episode melody monody , parody
prosody rhapsody threnode

epistemology /ipisti5mClEdAi/ n. ()
epi + stemunder + stand understandstem

epistle /i5pisl/ n., ,

epic + stle ()

epitaph /5epitB:f/ n.
epi + + graph
biograph

epithet /5epiWet/ n.,

: + say it e pith
hypothetical ,

epitome /i5pitEmi/ n. ,
epi + tom
anatomy atomic ()dichotomy entomology
epitome

epoch /5i:pCk/ n. ;
epic

equable /5ekwEbEl/ adj. ,; ()

equal + able

equanimity /`i:kwE5nimiti/ n. ,
equal + anim
anima animate animal animism
inanimate longanimity ()magnanimity (
)pusillanimity ()unanimous

equate /i5kweit/ v. ...

make equal

equation /i5kweiF(E)n/ n. ;,

He who does not advance falls backward.

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equator /i5kweitE/ n.
equate+or()

equestrian /i5kwestriEn/ n.;adj.

equal + strain

equilibrium /`i:kwi5libriEm/ n.
equal + libr libra lb1 lb
0.908

equine /5ekwain;5i:`/ adj. ,

equipment e + queen

equipoise /5ekwipCiz/ n.;

equal + position pose

equitable /5ekwitEbEl/ adj. ,

equity

equitation /`ekwi5teiFEn/ n.
equineequit-

equity /5ekwiti/ n. ,
equal + ty

equivalent /i5kwivElEnt/ adj. ,

equal + value valent
ambivalent equivalent prevalent bivalent []
covalent []

equivocal /i5kwivEk(E)l/ adj. ,

equal + vocal (voice),

equivocate /i5kwivEkeit/ v. ,,
equi + voice
vocation , ,,, avocation , convocation ,
equivocate , evocation , , invocation , provocation
, , revocation vocal

He who does not advance falls backward.

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eradicate /i5rAdikeit/ v. ;
e + radical
raidcal

erasability /i`reizE5bilEti/ n. ,

erase /i5reiz/ v. ,
eraser
abrasion

erasure /i5reiAE/ n. ,

erode /i5rEud/ v. ;
e + rode
corrode erode rodent ,

erosion /i5rEuAEn/ n. ,
erode erase

erotic /i5rCtik/ adj. ,()

err /E:/ v. ,
errorerrwander

errand /5erEnd/ n. ;
er + ran run attend
random

errant /5erEnt/ adj., ,

error + ran error + ant errand

erratic /i5rAtik/ adj., , n.,

error error + rat

erroneous /i5rEuniEs/ adj. ;

error

He who injured you is either stronger or weaker. If he is weaker; spare him; if he is stronger; spare
yourself. Page 233

ersatz /5eEzAts/ adj. ,

error + sate, satisfy

erstwhile /5E:stwail/ adj. ,

ere, early + while

erudite /5erudait/ adj. ,

e + rude

erudition /`eru:5diFEn/ n.

erupt /i5rQpt/ v. ; ()
e + rupt
abrupt (), , bankrupt corrupt
disrupt erupt interrupt +
irrupt inrupture ,

escalate /5eskEleit/ v. (); ,

e + scale escaladescale
escalator n.,

escalation /`eskE5leiFEn/ n. ,

escapism /is5keipizEm/ n. ()
escape + ism

eschew /is5tFu:/ v. ,
skew , ch=ke + school es + true

escort /5eskC:t/ v. ; n.
scout ()escort () boy scout as +
courtesy

esophagus /i5sCfEgEs/ n. ,
e + so +
pharynx

esoteric /`esE5terik/ adj. ;

internal es + oteric (out, outer)exoteric external

He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword.

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exoteric , , , ,

espionage /5espiEnB:A/ n.
spy
espial

espousal /i5spauzEl/ n. ,
spouse sponsor

espouse /i5spauz/ v. ,
spouse sponsor
sponsor

espy /i5spai/ v. ,
spy

essence /5esEns/ n. ,
is sense ,,,,

estate /i5steit/ n., , , ,

state

esteem /i5sti:m/ v., ,

estimate est + team

estimable /5estimEbEl/ adj.

esteem + ble ee=I

estrange /i5streindA/ v.
en + strange

estrangement /i`streidAmEnt/ n.

estuary /5estFuEri/ n. ,
east + tour

etch /etF/ v.
eat
itch

He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.

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etching /5etFiN/ n. ;

eternal /i5tE:nEl/ adj. ,

internal e + ternal
internal external

ethereal /i5WiEriEl/ adj. ;

ether
ethernet

ethics /5eWiks/ n. ;
ethi,the

ethnography /eW5nCgrEfi/ n.

ethnic , (ni )ethics

ethos /5i:WCs/ n. (,),

ethn- ethi-

etiquette /5etiket/ n. ;
ticket

etymology /`eti5mClEdAi/ n.
stem

eucalyptus /`ju:kE5liptEs/ n.
+ calipers

eugenic /ju:5dAenik/ adj. ()

eu + geni

eulogistic /`ju:lE5dAistik/ adj. ,

eu + log + ize

eulogize /5julEdAaiz/ v. ,
eu + log + ize

eulogy /5ju:lEdAi/ n. ,

He who would hang his dog gives out first that it is mad.
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eu + log

euphemism /5ju:fimizEm/ n. ,
eu + phem phrase
blaspheme dysphemism euphemism

euphonious /ju:5fEuniEs/ adj.

euphony /5ju:fEni/ n.
eu + phon
phone cacophony euphony symphony

euphoria /ju:5fC:riE/ n.
eu + phor pore
diaphoresis dysphoria

eurhythmic /ju:5ri5mik/ adj. ,

eu + rhythm +ic
arrhythmic

evacuate /i5vAkjueit/ v. ;
e + vacu-
vacuum , vacate

evade /i5veid/ v. evade

e + vade wade
wade invade (in + vade)evade( + vade ) , pervade

evanescent /`evE5nesEnt/ adj. ,

e + vanish
evanesce

evaporate /i5vApEreit/ v. ()
e + vapor +ate

evaporation /i`vApE5reiF(E)n/ n.

evenhanded /5ivEn5hAndid/ adj. ,

even handed

Health is better than wealth.

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even-tempered adj. ;
even + temper

evict /i5vikt/ v., (),

e + victory ()

eviction /i5vikFEn/ n. ()

evince /i5vins/ v. ,
evidence convincewin
convince

eviscerate /i5visEreit/ v.
e + viscera()e + vase, vessel + cereal

evocative /i5vCkEtiv/ adj.

e + vocal
vocation n., , , vocation , ,,, avocation ,
convocation , equivocate , evocation , , invocation
, provocation , , revocation vocal

evoke /i5vEuk/ v. ;
e + vocal
vocation n., , , convoke ()equivoke ()
evoke()invoke()provoke()
revoke()

evolve /i5vClv/ v. ,
evolutionvolve
convolve() devolve evolve involve
revolve

ewe /5ewe/ n.
,e,w

ewer /5ju:E/ n.
ewe + er

exacerbate /ig5zAsEbeit/ v. ,

Hear all parties.

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ex + acerbic
acid

exact /ig5zAkt/ adj., , , , v., ,

ex + act

exacting /ig5zAktiN/ adj. ;

ex + act exact

exaction /ig5zAkFEn/ n. ,
ex + action

exactitude /ig5zAktitju:d/ n.
exact + titude

exaggerate /ig5zAdAEreit/ v. ;
ex + aggregate ex + eager

exaggeration /ig`zAdAE5reiFEn/ n.

exalt /ig5zC:lt/ v. ,
ex+alt
altitude() altimeter

exaltation /`egzC:l5teiFEn/ n., ,

exasperate /ig5zB:spEreit/ v. ,
ex + asperity
desperate

excavate /5ekskEveit/ v. ;
ex+cave + ate

excavation /`ekskE5veiFEn/ n. ,,

exceed /ik5si:d/ v. ;
ex + ceed
exceed proceed succeed

Hear one side and you will be in the dark, hear both sides, and all will be clear.
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excel /ik5sel/ v. ,
excellent

exception /ik5sepFEn/ n., ,

except exception

exceptionable /ik5sepFEnEbEl/ adj.

exception , + ble

exceptional /ik5sepFEnEl/ adj. ()

except

excerpt /5eksE:pt/ n.,,

except

excess /5ekses/ n. ,
ex + cess

exchangeable /iks5tFeindAEbl/ adj. ,

exchange + able

exchequer /iks5tFekE/ n. ;
check checker

excise /5eksaiz/ v. ,
cis scissor
abscise concise excise exorcise incise precise

excitability /ik`saitE5bilEti/ n. ,

excitable /ik5saitEbEl/ adj.

excite + able

exclaim /ik5skleim/ v. ,
ex +

exclude /ik5sklu:d/ v. ;
clude closeinclude excludeex-in

Histories make men wise; poets witty; the mathematics subtile; natural philosophy deep; moral grave;
logic and rhetoric able to contend. ,,,, Page 240
,
conclude exclude include ,occlude preclude
seclude

exclusive /ik5sklu:siv/ adj., , , , ,

exclude

excogitate /eks5kCdAiteit/ v.
ex + cogitate

excoriate /iks5kC:rieit/ v. ;
ex + corium ex + core

corium

excrete /ik5skri:t/ v. ,
ex + create

exculpate /5ekskQlpeit/ v. ,
ex + culp + ate
culprit culpable

exculpatory /ik5skQlpEtEri/ adj. ,

ex + culpable

excursion /ik5skE:FEn/ n.
ex+ curs + ionex + cure
cursive cursor (),discursive excursion
excursive incursion precursor recursive

excursive /ik5skE:siv/ adj. ,; ,

ex + curs- course

execrable /5eksikrEbEl/ adj., , ,

execrateexecrateex + crab, (
)

execrate /5eksikreit/ v. ;
ex + sacred ex + crater

History repeats itself.

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execute /5eksikju:t/ v. ,;
ex + cut ,,
executioner

executioner /`eksi5kju:FEnE/ n.
execute execute + + or

executive /ig5zekjutiv/ n. ;
CEOE, Chief Executive Officer

executor /ig5zekjutE/ n.

executioner

exemplar /ig5zemplE/ n. ,
example

exemplary /ig5zemplEri/ adj.

example

exemplify /ig5zemplifai/ v. ...

example + fy

exempt /ig5zempt/ v.
exceptexemplar ex + empty

exemption /ig5zempFEn/ n.
exempt + tion

exert /ig5zE:t/ v. ()
exsert exercise

exertion /ig5zE:FEn/ n.

exhale /iks5heil/ v. ()
ex + hale
exhale inhale

Honesty is the best policy.

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exhaust /ig5zC:st/ v. , n.
ex + ()ex + haul draw (
)

exhaustion /ig5zC:stFEn/ n. ;

exhaustive /ig5zC:stiv/ adj. ,

exhaust

exhibit /ig5zibit/ n. ,;v.

ex + hibit hold prohibit hold it hold your
temper
exhibit (holdhold out)inhibit (in hold )prohibit (
)

exhibitionism /`eksi5biFEnizEm/ n.
exhibition + ism

exhibitionist /`eksi5biFEnist/ n.
exhibition + ismexhibition + ist

exhilarate /ig5zilEreit/ v.
ex + hilarious hilar

exhilaration /ig`zilE5reiFEn/ n. ,

exhort /ig5zC:t/ v.,

ex + heart ex + hurt

hortativehortatory

exhortation /`egzC:5teiFEn/ n.,

exhume /ig5zu:m;eks5hju:m/ v.,

ex + humus ex + human ()ex + hum
humanhume()
inhume humus humid humor

exigence /5eksidAEns/ n.
exigency

Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. ,

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exigency /5eksidAEnsi/ n.
emergency urgency

exigent /5eksidAEnt/ adj., , ,

urgenturgent demand

exiguous /ig5ziguEs/ adj.,

exigentexit + gu + ou

exodus /5eksEdEs/ n.,

ex + odo, road road r odex + outdore
odometer

exogamy /eks5CgEmi/ n.
ex + gam
bigamy endogamy hypergamy misogamy
monogamy polygamy

exonerate /ig5zCnEreit/ v.;

ex + oner ex + one + rate (
)
onerous (on... + er ), ,

exorbitance /ig5zC:bitEns/ n. (,,),; (,)

exorbitant /ig5zC:bitEnt/ adj.,

ex + orbit

exorcise /5eksCsaiz/ v.;()

exercise

exotic /ig5zCtik/ adj.;

esoteric ,esotericinternalexotericexternal ex + outer
esoteric

expand /ik5spAnd/ v.,

ex + pand ex +
expansive ,

How can you catch tiger cubs without entering the tiger's lair? ,
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expansive /ik5spAnsiv/ adj.(),; ;
expand ,

expatiate /ik5speiFieit/ v.,

ex + patient

expatriate /ek5spAtrieit/ v.;

ex + patri ,
compatriot eupatrid expatriate patriarch
patrimony (patri + money )patriot patron

expectant /ik5spektEnt/ adj. ,

expect

expediency /iks5pi:djEnsi/ n.
expend
expedient , centipede(), podiatrist(,ped=pod)

expedient /iks5pi:djEnt/ adj.

ex + ped + ()
expend
ident it

expedite /5ekspidait/ v.,

ex + ped + it

expedition /`ekspi5diFEn/ n.,;

ex + ped

expeditious /`ekspi5diFEs/ adj.,

ex + ped + it + ious

expel /ik5spel/ v.;

ex + pel
compel ()dispel () , expel( ), impel
propel(), repel ()

expend /ik5spend/ v.;

ex + pend

How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.

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expendable /ik5spendEbEl/ adj.;
expend + able

expenditure /ik5spenditFE/ n.,

expend

expertise /`ekspE:5ti:z/ n.,

expert + ise

expiate /5ekspieit/ v.,

pity pious ex + pity
ex + piate
pity ,piety pious impious ,
,

expiration /`ekspi5reiFEn/ n.,

expire /ik5spaiE/ v., , ,

ex + end
aspire (, spirit), conspire(), despair expire()
inspire in+spire perspire ,respire(,suspire(
) , transpirepass off vaporous material )

explanatory /ik5splAnEtEri/ adj. ,

explain

explicable /5eksplikEbEl/ adj.

ex + plic (,)+ablecomplicated

explicate /5eksplikeit/ v.
explainex + plic
complicate() duplicate() explicate()
implicate()plicate ,,replicate
supplicate

explicit /ik5splisit/ adj.

ex + plic e.g.

complicit (),explicit implicit ,

Human fortunes are as unpredictable as the weather.

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exploit /5eksplCit/ v.; n.
employ employeremployee

explore explore oreexploit oil

exploitation /`eksplCi5teiFEn/ n. ,,

explore /ik5splC:/ v.;

ex + plore ()(Hello World! )
deplore ()explore , , ,implore (
),

explosive /ik5splEusiv/ n. ; adj. ;

explode

exponent /ik5spEunEnt/ n.,;

expound ex + ponent
expose
component exponent(), proponent(pro +
)opponent( )

exponentially /5ekspEu5nenFEli/ adv.

exponent

exposition /`ekspE5ziFEn/ n.;

exhibition

expository /ik5spCzitEri/ adj.

expose ,

expostulate /ik5spCstFuleit/ v.,

ex + postulate
postulate(post ) , ,

expound /ik5spaund/ v.;

expon-, exponentexpound, exponent, expose pound
pose, expound = expose, propound=propose;

expressive /ik5spresiv/ adj.;

I cannot undertake to be impartial as between the fire brigade and the fire.
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express + ive

expressly /ik5spresli/ adv.;

express

expropriate /ik5sprEuprieit/ v.;

ex + proprietary property
property , proprietary , ,appropriate

expulsion /ik5spQlFEn/ n.,

expulse pul = pel, expel
expulse(expel) impulse (impel) pulse repulse (repel)

expunge /ik5spQndA/ v.
ex + ex + sponge
punge pungent (), , , ,

expurgate /5ekspEgeit/ v.()

ex + purge , expunge()
purge , ,expunge ,

exquisite /5ekskwizit/ adj.;

ex out + quisite seek, search outex + question
perfect: (per + fect )
acquisition , disquisition , exquisite inquisitive
perquisite() prerequisite requisite(
required) requisition , ,

extant /ik5stAnt/ adj.,

existentnot extinct
existent ,, constant distant

extemporaneous /ik`stempE5reiniEs/ adj. ,

ex + temporary
tempotemporal , , , ,

extemporize /ik5stempEraiz/ v.
ex + temporary

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
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extend /ik5stend/ v. ,; ()
ex + tend intend dis + tend
tend ,attend contend distend extend
intend pretend protend ()

extenuate /ik5stenjueit/ v. , , <>

ex + tenuate tenu- thin, t=th, e=I
attenuate , extenuate , , <>tenuity tenuous tenure(hold
)(,),,

exterminate /ik5stE:mineit/ v.,

ex + term
terminator ()

externalize /ik5stE:nElaiz/ v. ...

external + ize

extinct /ik5stiNkt/ adj.,

extinguishedno longer existing

extinction /ik5stiNkFEn/ n.;

extinguish /ik5stiNgwiF/ v. ...;...

ex + stingustick ()
distinguish(), , distinguished , ,extinguish() ,

extirpate /5ekstE:peit/ v.,

ex + stirp exterminateexpiration
stirp , , , , ()exterminate

extirpation /`ekstE:5peiFEn/ n. ,

extol /ik5stCl/ v.
ex + tall ex + tolerant ()ex
+ toll

extort /ik5stC:t/ v., , ,

ex + torture
torture tortuous contort distort extort retort

I examine myself three times daily.

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extortionist /iks5tC:FEnist/ n. ,;

extract /ik5strAkt; 5ekstrAkt/ n., ,vt., , ,

ex + tract draw
abstract attract contract detract , distract
extract protract retract subtract tractable
tractor

extracurricular /`ekstrEkE5rikjulE/ adj.

extra + curriculum

extradite /5ekstrEdait/ v.,

ex + trade
extra + ditch ()

extradition /`ekstrE5diFEn/ n.

extraneous /ik5streiniEs/ adj.;

extra-

extraordinary /ik5strC:dinEri/ adj. ,

extra + ordinary

extrapolate /ik5strApEleit/ v.,

extra + poll extrac +
pole ()

extravagance /iks5trAvigEns/ n. ,
extra + vagrancy +

extravagant /ik5strAvEgEnt/ adj.;

extrac + vag(wander)
vagile ,vagrant vagabond ,
vi.

extremist /ik5stri:mist/ n.
extrem + ist

extremity /ik5stremiti/ n.;

extreme

I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And thats why I succeed.
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extricable /5ekstrikEbl/ adj. ,
extricate + ble

extricate /5ekstrikeit/ v., ,

ex + tric ex + trick
intricate , , extricate ,

extrinsic /ek5strinsik/ adj.,

extra + in
intrinsic (intra + in),

extroversion /`ekstrE5vE:FEn/ n. ,

extrovert /5ekstrEvE:t/ n.
extra + vert
advert , avertconvert,divertevert
extrovertintrovertinterconvert invertpervert
revertsubvert

extrude /ik5stru:d/ v.,

ex + trude :,,
extrude ,intrude ,obtrude ,protrude

exuberance /ig5zju:bErEns/ n. ,
exuberant

exuberant /ig5zju:bErEnt/ adj.()

uber ex + urban
()
udder ()exurb

exude /ig5zju:d/ v.;

xudesweatex + ude () persuade
exude
transude ()persuade

exult /ig5zQlt/ v.,

ex + sult e + sult result offer

fabric /5fAbrik/ n.,

I have not failed. Ive just found 10,000 ways that wont work.
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fabricate /5fAbrikeit/ v. ;
fabric fabricate

fabulous /5fAbjulEs/ adj., , ,,

fable
affable confabulate , fable ineffable

facade /fE5sB:d/ n.;()

face face + ad

facet /5fAsit/ n.(),

face + et

facetious /fE5si:FEs/ adj.,

face :) ) :=)face
+

facile /5fAsail/ adj.;

superficial facilitate facile

facilitate /fE5siliteit/ v.,

facility + ate

facilities /fE5silEtiz/ n.()

facsimile /fAk5simili/ n.,

fac + similar fax

faction /5fAkFEn/ n., , ,

fraction
fraction , ,

factional /5fAkFEnEl/ adj. (), ()

factionalism /5fAkFEnElizEm/ n. ,

factious /5fAkFEs/ adj.,

I succeeded because I willed it;I never hesitated.

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factionfraction

factitious /fAk5tiFEs/ adj.,

fact + artificial factory + T

factorable /fAk5tCrEbl/ adj.

factor

factotum /fAk5tEutEm/ n.,

fact + totum(total) factory + total

factual /5fAktFuEl/ adj. ,

actual, actual

fad /fAd/ n.(),

fade

faddish /5fAdiF/ adj.,

fashion

fag /fAg/ v.; n.

fatigue

faithfulness /5feiWfulnis/ n.

fake /feik/ v.;

fabricatefalse + make

falcon /5fC:lkEn/ n.;

fall + on fall + con
fall +
talon

fallacious /fE5leiFEs/ adj.;

fallacy

fallacy /5fAlEsi/ n.,

fall false

I think, therefore I am. ,

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fallibility /`fAlE5bilEti/ n. ,

fallible /5fAlEbEl/ adj.,

fall fall
fallacy

fallow /5fAlEu/ n. ; adj.[]

fall + low fall low

falsehood /5fC:lshud/ n.
false , + hood

falsification /`fC:lsifi5keiFEn/ n. ,

falsify /5fC:lsifai/ v.;

fals + ify

falter /5fC:ltE/ v.,, ,

fall + er
totter ,

familiarity /fE`mili5Ariti/ n.; ;

famine /5fAmin/ n.
family + mine

famish /5fAmiF/ v.
famine

fanatic /fE5nAtik/ adj.,; n.

fan ()

fanatical /fE5nAtikEl/ adj.

fancier /5fAnsiE/ n. ;
fancy + er

fanfare /5fAnfeE/ n.;

fan() + fare fans
fan fire

Idleness rusts the mind.

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fang /fAN/ n.()

fantasia /fAn5teiziE/ n.;

fancy

fantasy /5fAntEsi/ n. ,
fan + taste

farce /fB:s/ n.;

facetious
farcical

farewell /feE5wel/ int.,; n.,

fare + wellfare + well

far-fetched adj.; ,
far fetched ,

far-reaching adj.
far-reaching

farrow /5fArEu/ v.(); n.

far + row

fascia /5feiFE/ n.; ()

fasci- fast
fascism

fascinate /5fAsineit/ v.,

fasci + nate fasion + ate fancy + ate

fascination /`fAsi5neiFEn/ n.,

fascinate

fast /fB:st/ n. , adv. ,

fat s()

If a man deceives me once, shame on him; if he deceives me twice, shame on me.

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fasten /5fB:sEn/ v.
fast + en

fastidious /fA5stidiEs/ adj.,

fast + tidious (tedious,)

fastidiousness /fAs5tidiEsnis/ n. ;

fastness /5fB:stnis/ n., (), (), , , (),

fast

fatal /5feitl/ adj. ;

fate
fate , , , vital

fatality /fE5tAliti/ n.;

fate

fathom /5fA5Em/ n.(,8); v.,

farther far

fathomable /5fA5EmEbl/ adj. ;

fathom + able

fathomless /5fA5Emlis/ adj.

fathom + less

fatigue /fE5ti:g/ n.,

fat + tigue

fatten /5fAtn/ v. ; ;
fat + en

fatuity /fE5tju:Eti/ n.,

fatuous

fatuous /5fAtFuEs/ adj.

fat + tu fat +

If a nag travels a thousand miles, it's only through perseverance. ,

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fatuousness /5fAtjuEsnis/ n. ,

faucet /5fC:sit/ n.

fault /fC:lt/ n. ,()

fall , fail

faultfinder /5fC:lt`faindE/ n. ;
fault + find + er

fauna /5fC:nE/ n.
faun ()

favorable /5feivErEbEl/ adj.

favor + able

fawn /fC:n/ n.; v.,

faun

fawning /5fC:niN/ adj.

faze /feiz/ vt.,

,,
confuse ,

fealty /5fi:Elti/ n.
fidelity ,fear

feasible /5fi:zibEl/ adj.,

feas (fac- ) + iblefacile + ble doable
facility , , factory

feat /fi:t/ n.,,, , adj.,

defeat ()
featured

febrile /5fi:brail/ adj.,

If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.

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febr- February + ill
febrifuge(febri + fugitive )

feckless /5feklis/ adj.

feck effect + lessineffective

fecund /5fekEnd; 5fi:kEnd/ adj.,

fec-
fecal feces feculent

fecundity /fi5kQndEti/ n. ,; ,

feeble /5fi:bEl/ adj., , , ,

: feeble fee

fee ()

feedback /5fi:dbAk/ n. ()
feed + back

feign /fein/ v., , ,

()

feigned /5feind/ adj.;

feign + ed

feint /feint/ n., , , , , ,

feinedfaint,faint()

felicitate /fi5lisiteit/ v.,

feelingate

felicitous /fi5lisitEs/ adj.(), ,

feeling + explicit

felicity /fi5lisiti/ n.;

feline /5fi:lain/ adj.

fell
aquiline ,bovine ,canine feline ,porcine

If time being of things the most precious, wasting time must be the greatest prodigality.
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fell /fel/ v., , , n., adj.,
fall fell()
fall()fell()fell()

felon /5felEn/ n.
fell + on

felony /5felEni/ n.
fell on +

feminist /5femEnist/ n.
female + ist

fencing /5fensiN/ n.,

defence
fence n , , v., , defence()
offence()

fender /5fendE/ n.;

defend
fend defend forfend , , offend , , ,

feral /5fiErEl/ adj. ,

fiercer=l fell :Fe + ral
fell ferocious ,fur

ferment /fE5ment/ v.\n.;

form foment
fomentferment female m
,ferment germ barm, enzyme, fomentgerm , barm enzyme (z
)foment

fermentation /`fE:men5teiFEn/ n.

fern /fE:n/ n.,

ferocious /fE5rEuFEs/ adj.,

fiercefear

If we are together nothing is impossible, and if we are divided all will fail.
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ferocity /fE5rCsiti/ n.,

ferret /5ferit/ n.; v.

fur , + et

ferrous /5ferEs/ adj.

Fe ferocious

ferry /5feri/ n.; ; v.

fer transfer
confer , defer refer

fertile /5fE:tail/ n.;

fertilizer

fertility /fE:5tiliti/ n.,

fertilize /5fE:tilaiz/ v. ,;
fertilizer

fertilizer /5fE:tilaizE/ n.,

fervent /5fE:vEnt/ adj.;

fever

fervid /5fE:vid/ adj. ,

fever + ed

fervor /5fE:vE/ n.,

fever

festal /5festl/ adj.;

feast festival

fester /5festE/ v. (),

faster ()()

festive /5festiv/ adj.

festival

If we do not maintain justice, justice will not maintain us.

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fetid /5fetid/ adj.()
feet ed

fetish /5fetiF/ n.
feet +

fetter /5fetE/ n.;

feet + er

fetus /5fi:tEs/ n.
feet + us, ,,

feud /fju:d/ n.,

feudal ,

fiasco /fi5AskEu/ n.,

o fasci-, fascism

fiat /5faiAt/ n.
fifire+at...

fickle /5fikEl/ adj.(),

fiction flicker

fictitious /fik5tiFEs/ adj.;

fictionfic-

fidelity /fi5deliti/ n.;

fid confident
affidavit bona fide confide , , confident diffident
infidelity perfidy ,

fidget /5fidAit/ v.; n.

+ getfiddle + get
fid + get

fidgety /5fidAiti/ adj.,

fiend /fi:nd/ n.;

If winter comes, can Spring be far behind?

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friend
fiend

fiendish /5fi:ndiF/ adj.

fig /fig/ n.,

figment /5figmEnt/ n.
figure

figurative /5figjurEtiv/ adj.,

figure )

figurehead /5figEhed/ n.;

figure + head

figurine /`figju5ri:n/ n.,

figure

filament /5filEmEnt/ n.;

file

filch /5filtF/ v.()

fetch ill fetch ill
filthy

file /fail/ n.; v.

file file

filial /5filiEl/ adj.

filly fill :

filibuster /5filibQstE/ v.,

file + buster

filigree /5filigri:/ n.
fil- + green

If you don't want people to know about it, don't do it. ,

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filings /5failiNz/ n.
file + ing

fillet /5filit/ n.;

fil- + et

filly /5fili/ n.
filia + y
affiliate ,

filth /filW/ n.;

foul feel shishifilter fill +
shishit

filthy /5filWi/ adj. ,

finable /5fBinEbl/ adj.

fine + able

finale /fi5nB:li/ n.,;

finalfinally

finch /fintF/ n.(,)

fin +

finery /5fainEri/ n.,

fine

finesse /fi5nes/ n.; ;

fine , + sse

finicky /5finiki/ adj.,

fine + nice

firearm /faiErB:m/ n. ()
fire + arm

firebrand /5faiEbrAnd/ n.;()

fire brand

If you venture nothing, you will have nothing.

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firefly /5faiEflai/ n.
fire + fly

fiscal /5fiskEl/ adj.;

finance

fishery /5fiFEri/ n.
fish + ery(ary )
aviary apiary

fissile /5fisail/ adj.

fission fist

fissure /5fiFE/ n.,

fission fist

fitful /5fitfEl/ adj., ,

fit (),(
)

fixate /fik5set/ v. ,; ,
fix + ate

flabby /5flAbi/ adj.();

flappyflap ()
flap

flaccid /5flAksid/ adj.;

flabbyc=g flaggy

flag /flAg/ v.

flagellate /5flAdAileit/ v.,

flag

flagging /5flAgiN/ adj. ,

flag

If you want knowledge, you must toil for it.

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flaggy /5flAgi/ adj.,
flag

flagrant /5fleigrEnt/ adj.,

flag + rant

flail /fleil/ n.(); v.,

flagell-(g i) , ail (ill) + ail ill
fail +
frail (fragileg )

flair /fleE/ n.,,

fragrant r=l, g i(glight)fly air,
:,
,!

flak /flAk/ n.,

flake fly + () flag g=c

flake + lake

flamboyant /flAm5bCiEnt/ adj., , ,

flame + boy

flammable /5flAmEbEl/ adj.

flame
in inflammable ,

flange /flAndA/ n.(),

fringe edge
flank

flannel /5flAnl/ n.

flare /fleE/ n.\v. (),

fire fly (in the) air ()

flaring /5fleEriN/ adj.;

Imagination is the source of creation.

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flare

flask /flB:sk/ n.,

flash

flatcar /5flAtkB:/ n.
flat+car

flatten /5flAtn/ v. ;

flatter /5flAtE/ v. ,
flat + ter ,

flatterer /5flAtErE/ n. ,

flattering /5flAtEriN/ adj.

flatter

flattery /5flAtEri/ n. ,
flatter + y

flatulence /5flAtjulEns/ n.
flat-flat +
conflate deflate inflate insufflate flatulent
flatus ,,

flaunt /flC:nt/ v. ,
fly + aunt

flavoring /5fleivEriN/ n.,

flavor lr

flaw /flC:/ n. , v.
fail + law + law ;
fault

flawless /5flC:lis/ adj.,

Imagination rules the world.

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flaw + less

flax /flAks/ n.
fax

flay /flei/ v.; ;

slay

fleck /flek/ n. ;
l= r, freckle ,
fleck , , freckle speck, speckle

fledge /fledA/ v. ,
fly + edge,

fledgling /5fledAliN/ n. ;
fly + edge,

fleece /fli:s/ n.,

flee fleece

fleeting /5fli:tiN/ adj.,

fleet ee=i=igh,flight

flex /fleks/ v.
flect
flex flexible deflect inflect reflect,reflex

flexibility /`flAksE5bilEti/ n. ,

flexible /5fleksEbEl/ adj.;

flex=flect flesh

flick /flik/ n.\v. ,

lick click ()

flicker /5flikE/ n., ,

In books lies the soul of the whole past time.

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clicker Casablanca:I fell in
love with you watching Casablanca, Back row at the driven show in the flickering Lightflicker

flight /flait/ n. ,; ;

flighty /5flaiti/ adj.(),

flight

flimsy /5flimzi/ adj., , , , ()

film

flinch /flintF/ v.,

fly + inch f + lynch, fear + lynch

lynch ()blench wince

flint /flint/ n.,

firef+ -lith ,
flint glint splint flintglintsplint

flinty /5flinti/ adj.

flint + y fling
fling (: )

flip /flip/ adj.

: + lip

flippancy /5flipEnsi/ adj., ,

flip + ancy

flippant /5flipEnt/ adj. ;

, (): + lip flip

flap(,pai) , flip(fly + leap + lip

lick,flick) , flop (: )

flirt /flE:t/ v.
flatteralertfloat air
f + girl

In moderating, not satisfying, desires, lies peace.

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flirtatious /flE:5teiFEs/ adj.

flit /flit/ v.
fleet, flight

flock /flCk/ n.,

lock floor + lock block

lock

floodgate /5flQdgeit/ n. ()
flood + gate

floppy /5flCpi/ adj.;

flopfloppyfloppy
disk
flap(,pai) , flip(liplick,flick) , flop
(: )

flora /5flC:rE/ n.()

flower
fauna

florescence /flC:5resns/ n.
flower + scene

florid /5flCrid/ adj.; ()

flowerflower + red

floridness /5flCridnis/ n. ,

flotsam /5flCtsEm/ n.()

float + some

flounder /5flaundE/ v.; n.

founder flounderfounderl
found- flow + under
founder foundation blunder ,

In prosperity think of adversity.

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flounder /5flaundE/ v.; n.
founder flounderfounderl
found- flow + under
founder foundation blunder ,

flourish /5flQriF/ v. ,;
flower
flour (flower )

flout /flaut/ v., ,

flaunt flout (aunt)(flout) fly out
flaunt
flaunt

fluctuate /5flQktFueit/ v.;

fluid, flow

fluctuation /`flQktju5eiFEn/ n.

fluent /5flu:Ent/ adj. ()

fluid, flow

fluffy /5flQfi/ adj.;

fluff :()

fluidity /flu:5idEti/ n.
fluid flow

fluke /flu:k/ n.,

for luck

flunk /flQNk/ v.
f + fail

fluorescent /fluE5resEnt/ adj. ,

fluor- flu + or

flush /flQF/ n.\v. ; ,

flow flu + sh sh__

In prosperity think of adversity.

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blush : + lush

fluster /5flQstE/ v.
flush + er confuser
falter , frustrate

flustered /5flQstEd/ adj.

flutter /5flQtE/ v.
flatter (),fly out + er butterfly flybutter

fluvial /5flu:viEl/ adj.,

flow + V v

focus /5fEukEs/ v.,

2020

fodder /5fCdE/ n.
food

foible /5fCibEl/ n., (), ()

feeble foil

foil /fCil/ v. , , n.,

fail file(),file
trefoil quatrefoil foliage

foil /fCil/ v. , , n.,

fail file(),file
trefoil quatrefoil foliage

fold /fEuld/ n. ,; v.

folder /5fEuldE/ n. ,

foliage /5fEuli`idA/ n. ()

In the end things will mend.

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foil()

folklore /5fEuklC:/ n. ;
lore learn folk + lore

folly /5fCli/ n. ; ,
foolfoolish

foment /fEu5ment/ v.,

form

fondle /5fCndl/ v. ,
fond

foodstuff /5fu:dstQf/ n. ,
food + stuff

foolhardy /5fu:lhB:di/ adj. ,

fool + hard

foolproof /5fu:lpru:f/ adj. ,

fool's errand

foothold /5futhEuld/ n. ,
foot hold

footle /5fu:t(E)l/ v. ,
fool, fool + foot
fool around ,

footlights /5futlaits/ n.
foot + light

footloose /5futlu:s/ adj. ,

foot loose

Industry is the parent of success.

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fop /fCp/ n. ()

foppish /5fCpiF/ adj. ,

forage /5fCridA/ n. (),; v. ,()

for + age()

forager /5fCridAE/ n.

foray /5fCrei/ v.\n. ,

forage for ray
raid , ravage

forbearance /fC:5beErEns/ n. ,
forbear

forbid /fE5bid/ v. ,

forbidding /fE5bidiN/ adj. ,

forbid

ford /fC:d/ n. ,; v.
Ford , Oxford Ox
+ ford

fordable /5fC:dEbl/ adj.

forebear /5fC:beE/ n. ,
fore + bear (, born,)

forebode /fC:5bEud/ v. ,
fore + bode

foreboding /fC:5bEudiN/ n. ,

forecast /5fC:kB:st/ v. , n.
fore + cast

Industry keeps the body healthy, the mind clear, the heart whole, and the purse full.
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foreclose /fC:5klEuz/ v., , , ,
fore + close

foreclosure /fC:5klEuAE(r)/ n.

foreknowledge /fC:5nClidA/ n.
fore + knowledge

forensic /fE5rensik/ adj. ,

forumforeign + sick

forerunner /5fC:`rQnE/ n. ,;
fore runner

foresee /fC:5si:/ v.
fore + see

foreshadow /fC:5FAdEu/ v.
fore + shadow

forestall /fC:5stC:l/ v. ,
fore + stall

forfeit /5fC:fit/ v. ,; n.
for + feint for

forfeiture /5fC:fitAE/ n. ()

forge /fC:dA/ v. ,,();n.

()(),

forge /fC:dA/ v. ,,();n.

()(),

forger /5fC:dAE/ n. ;
forge + er

Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.

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forgery /5fC:dAEri/ n. ()
forge

forgo /fC:5gEu/ v. ,
for + go
forsake

forlorn /fE5lC:n/ adj. ;

for + lornlorn lone,lonely for + loan ()
lorn , ,

formality /fC:5mAliti/ n. ;
formal

format /5fC:mAt/ n. ,
formula ,formality (,)

formation /fC:5meiFEn/ n. ,; ()

formative /5fC:mEtiv/ adj. ,

formidable /5fC:midEbEl/ adj. ;

form + id formID
formula

formula /5fC:mjulE/ n. []; []; ,

form

formulate /5fC:mjuleit/ v. ;
formula

forsake /fE5seik/ v. ;
for + sake
forgo

forswear /fC:5sweE/ v. ,
for + swear for forsake, forgo

fort /fC:t/ n. ,
force effort fort (ford)

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

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forte /5fC:ti; 5fC:tei/ n. ,; adj. ()
force

forthright /5fC:Wrait/ adj.

forth + right for forward

forthrightly /5fC:Wraitli/ adv.

fortify /5fC:tifai/ v.,

fortstrong

fortitude /5fC:titju:d/ n. ,
fort + itude fort ()

fortress /5fC:tris/ n. ,

fortresslike /5fC:tris5laik/ adj.;

fortuitous /fC:5tju:itEs/ adj. ,;

fortunate

fortunate /5fC:tFEnEt/ adj.

fortune

forum /5fC:rEm/ n. ,
for + room

forward /5fC:wEd/ adj.,

forward

forwardness /5fC:wEdnis/ n. ,
forward ness

fosse /fCs/ n.
fossil

fossilize /5fCsilaiz/ v. ...; ...

It is a true great man whom no money and rank can confuse, no poverty and hardship can shake, and
no power and force can suffocate. Page 276
fossil :,

foster /5fCstE/ v. ,;
foodfasterfoster

foul /faul/ adj. ; ; v. ; n. ()

filthy , ,fault

founder /5faundE/ v. (); ()

found found + er
Titanic
flounder (founderl)

four-poster /fC:/ n.
four post

foyer /5fCiei/ n. ,
fire fire(yao)

fracas /5freikEs/ n. ,
frac + case

fraction /5frAkFEn/ n. ;
subtraction fraction
break faction , , ,

fractional /5frAkFEnEl/ adj., , ,

fraction

fractious /5frAkFEs/ adj. (),

fraction

fracture /5frAktFE/ n. ; ;
fraction ,,:,
rupture , , ()

fragile /5frAdAail/ adj. ,

It is easy to be wise after the event.

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frag- g=c frac-frail (g) g light

fragility /frE5dAilEti/ n. ,

fragment /5frAgmEnt/ n. ;
frag- g=c frac-fraction

fragmentation /`frAgmEn5teiFEn/ n. ,

fragrance /5freigrEns/ n.
fragrant

fragrant /5freigrEnt/ n. ,
frag- fracture + ran(run)
flagrant flag + rant, ,

frail /freil/ adj., , ()

fragileglight + ail ill fail + r

frailty /5freilti/ n. ,

framework /5freimwE:k/ n.,;

frame work

framing /5freimiN/ n.
frame

frantic /5frAntik/ adj. ,

freneticfan + tic ():

fraternal /frE5tE:nEl/ adj. ,

frater fartherpater-fratfriend

fraternity /frE5tE:niti/ n. ;

fraud /frC:d/ n. ,;

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

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defraud

fraudulent /5frC:djulEnt/ adj. ,

fraud

fraught /frC:t/ adj.

freight

fray /frei/ n. ,; v.
foray

freak /fri:k/ n. adj.,

afraid +

freckle /5frekEl/ n. ,
free + ()friction +
l=r , fleck
fleck , , freckle speck, speckle

freelancer /5fri:lB:nsE(r)/ n.
free + lancer ,,

freeway /5fri:wei/ n.

freight /freit/ n. ; v.
flight + weight

frenetic /fri5netik/ adj. ,

frantic

frenzy /5frenzi/ n.

frequency /5fri:kwEnsi/ n.

frequent /5fri:kwEnt/ v. ; adj.

fresco /5freskEu/ n.
fresh + fresh, fresh

It is never too old to learn.

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fret /fret/ v./n. (),
afraid regret ()fretcigaret

fretful /5fretfEl/ adj.

fretwork /5fretwE:k/ n. (,)

fret framework

friable /5fraiEbEl/ adj.

frail fragilefry ()

friction /5frikFEn/ n. ; ,

frieze /fri:z/ n. (),

freeze

frigidity /fri5dAiditi/ n. ,,
frigid fridge
refrigeratorfridge

fringe /5frindA/ n. ();

flangeedgefree range front edge + ring

infringe , ,

frisk /frisk/ n., v.,

free risk
brisk

frisky /5friski/ adj. ,

fritter /5fritE/ v.()()

free + ter

frivolous /5frivElEs/ adj.

free + vol serious
benevolent (+)

frolic /5frClik/ n.\v. ;

It is not enough to be industrious, so are the ants. What are you industrious about?
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to and fro roll

frolicsome /5frCliksEm/ adj. ,

frond /frCnd/ n.(fern)

fern
faun

frothy /5frCWi/ adj.,

froth

frowzy /5frauzi/ adj. ,

frown + :

fructify /5frQktifai/ v. ,
fruct fruit + ify

frugal /5fru:gEl/ adj. ,

fruitfruit

frugality /fru:5gAliti/ n. ,

fruition /fru:5iFEn/ n. ,
fruit + tion

frustrate /frQ5streit/ v. ,

fugitive /5fju:dAitiv/ adj. ; ; n. ,

refuge fuji : + tive , ,
flight,fuji()
fog
refuge , ,

fulcrum /5fulkrEm/ n. ,;
full + crumble

fulfil /ful5fil/ v. ;,
full + fill

It is the unforeseen that always happens.

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full-blown adj. ()

full-bodied adj. ()

full-fledged adj. ;

fulminate /5fulmineit/ v.,

full + mine full + min ,()

fulmination /`fQlmi5neiFEn/ n. ,

fulsome /5fulsEm/ adj., ,

full

fulsomeness /5fulsEmnis/ n. ,

fumble /5fQmbEl/ v. ,
()fume

fume /fju:m/ n.(), , v.,

perfume fume

fumigate /5fju:migeit/ v.
fume + gate

functionary /5fQNkFEnEri/ n. ,
function

funereal /fju5niEriEl/ adj.,

fungi /5fQngai/ n.
fungus

fungicide /5fQndAisaid/ n.
fungi + cide

furbish /5fE:biF/ v. ,

It is too late to grieve when the chance is past.

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fur + brushfur + furnish
. furbishfur + polish
polish furniture

furlough /5fE:lEu/ n. ()
for + leavefur + long

furnace /5fE:nis/ n.
furniture furnish

furor /fjuErC:(r)/ n.,,,

fur + or

furrow /5fQrEu/ n. ;
plow burrow bury + row + fur row
()
plow brow

furtive /5fE:tiv/ adj. ,

fur ()

furtively /5fE:tivli/ adv.

fusillade /`fju:zi5leid/ n.\v. (),

fuse , ll
,

fusion /5fju:AEn/ n. ;
fuse confusion con + fusion

fuss /fQs/ n.
fuse

fussy /5fQsi/ adj., ,, ,

fuss + y

It is when you are using what you have learned from books that you wish you had read more.
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fustian /5fQstiEn/ n. ,
fuss + fuss + tian

fasten

fusty /5fQsti/ adj.,

+ dust

futility /fju:5tiliti/ n. ,
refute
confute, refute

gabble /5gAbEl; 5gAbl/ v.

babble jabber
babble , , , jabber , , gibber
gabble gobble()

gadfly /5gAdflai/ n. ,;
gad () + fly
goad (),

gadget /5gAdAit; 5gAdAEt/ n. ,

get + get
widget ,

gaffe /gAf/ n. (),

gaff golf

gaggle /5gAgEl/ n.

gaiety /5geiEti/ n. ,
gay

gainsay /`gein5sei/ v.
againstgain + say ?

It is wiser being good than bad; it is safer being meek than fierce; it is fitter being sober than mad.
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gait /geit/ n.,
gate

galactic /gE5lAktik/ adj. ,

galaxy

galaxy /5gAlEkEsi/ n. (),

gale /geil/ n. ; ()
scale gale

gall /gC:l/ n., ,, , ,

()

gallant /5gAlEnt; gE5lAnt/ adj. ; ()

gall gall- :()

galley /5gAli/ n.(),

gallery

gallon /5gAlEn/ n.

gallop /5gAlEp/ n.\v. ();

gallon () + lope
highway
antelope ()elope gallop(gallon + lope)
lope slope

gallows /5gAlEuz/ n. ,
gall + low

galvanize /5gAlvEnaiz/ v. ; ;
gallon() + van

gambit /5gAmbit/ n. ();

It never rains, but it pours.

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game + bit

gambol /5gAmbEl/ n.\v. ,

game + ball gamble

gamely /5geimli/ adv.,

game ,,

gamut /5gAmEt/ n. ; ()
Ggamma + ut game + mutter

gander /5gAndE/ n.,

()Gandhi

gangrene /5gANgri:n/ n.
+ GREGRE

gangway /5gANwei/ n.,,

+ way

garble /5gB:bEl/ v. ,
garbage garble
garbage characters ()

garbled /5gB:bEld/ adj.

gardenia /gB:5di:niE/ n.
garden

gargantuan /gB:5gAntFuEn/ adj. ,

gigantic
giantgigantictitanic

gargoyle /5gB:gCil/ n. ();

gargle
gargle ()

It takes two to make a quarrel.

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garish /5geEriF/ adj. ,
gar- garden gar + den glare

garland /5gB:lEnd/ n. (),

gar + land garden +

garment /5gB:mEnt/ n.
gar

garner /5gB:nE/ v. ,n.

granary graingain +

barn

garnish /5gB:niF/ v.
gar- + furnish

garret /5gArit/ n. ,
rl
turret()

garrulity /gA5rulEti/ n. ,
garrulous

garrulous /5gArulEs/ adj. ,

garr- gar- + ruler

garrulous /5gArulEs/ adj. ,

garr- gar- + ruler

gaseous /5gAsiEs/ adj.

gas + ous

gash /gAF/ n. ,
gas

gasification /`gAsifi5keiFEn/ n.
gas + ify

It takes two to make marriage a success and only one a failure.

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gastric /5gAstrik/ adj. ,
gast- + gas

gastritis /gA5straitis/ n.
gastr + it is
appendicitis ,arthritis bronchitis cholecystitis dermatitis
encephalitis enteritis gastroenteritis hepatitis B ()keratitis
laryngitis lymphadenitis mastitis ,myocarditis nephritis osteitis
otitis pharyngitis pneumonitis prostatitis rhinitis , tracheitis
urethritis

gastronomy /gA5strCnEmi/ n.
gast- + nomy

gauche /gEuF/ adj. ,

grace

gaucheness /5gC:Fnis/ n.

gaucherie /5gEuFEri:/ n.

gaudy /5gC:di/ adj.

.
garish , , ()

gauge /geidA/ n. ; v.
garage

gauge , ,, gorge , , , , gouge , ,

gaunt /gC:nt/ adj. ,

+ aunt aunt giant

gavel /5gAvEl/ n. (),

gave + l l

gaze /geiz/ v.\n. ,

glass glassgaze, zs

It's never too late to mend.

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gazetteer /`gAzE5tiE/ n. ,
gaze + tear
gazette (gaze it)

gear /giE/ n.

gem /dAem/ n. ,
jewel j=g, w
mgerm , gem
germ ,

gemstone /5dAem`stEun/ n.
gem + stone

gene /dAi:n/ n.

genealogy /`dAi:ni5AlEdAi/ n.
gene + log

generality /`dAenE5rAliti/ n.

generalize /5dAenErElaiz/ v.
general ,

generate /5dAenEreit/ v. ;

generator /5dAenEreitE/ n.
generate + or

generic /dAi5nerik/ adj.[], , , ,

general

generosity /`dAenE5rCsiti/ n. ,
generous general

generous /5dAenErEs/ adj.

general

Jealousy and anger shorten life, and anxiety brings on old age too soon.
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genesis /5dAenisis/ n. ,
generate ,gene
Genesis

genetic /dAi5netik/ adj. ;

geneticist /dAi5netisist/ n.
gene + ist

genetics /dAi5netiks/ n.
gene + ics

genial /5dAi:niEl/ adj. ,

generategenius
gentle gentleman

genome /5dAinEum/ n. [],

gene + omom
chromosome

genre /5ACnrE/ n. ()
generation

genteel /dAen5ti:l/ adj. ;

gentle
gentleman

gentility /dAen5tiliti/ n.,

gentle

gentle /5dAentl/ adj. ,

gentleman

gentry /5dAentri/ n.,

gentle

genuflect /5dAenjuflekt/ v. ();

genu-knee, g=k + flect + flect

Joy is found only is Love, Life is found only in loving. ,

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genuine /5dAenjuin/ adj. ;

genus /5dAi:nEs/ n.()

gene generate ,

geometrician /`dAiEumE5triFEn/ n.
geometry,geo + metre ,meter + meter (
)
geography geology

germ /dAE:m/ n.,

germane /dAE:5mein/ adj. ,

germangerm + an
German-
german , ()

germicide /5dAE:misaid/ n.
germ + cid

germinate /5dAE:mineit/ v. ;
germ germ + inate
germinal

gerontology /`dAerCn5tClEdAi/ n.
geront- generate on +
on and on

gerrymander /5dAerimAndE; `dAeri5mAndE/ v. ()(

)
Gerry + mander Gerry

gestate /dAe5steit/ v. ,
digest , gest + ate ,

gestation /dAe5steiFEn/ n. ,
congest gesture
guest + ate

Joys shared with others are more enjoyed. ,

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congest digest egest ingest
gesture suggest

gesticulate /dAe5stikjuleit/ v.
gesture + ate

geyser /5gi:zE/ n.
gush, gusher gay + ser

gibe /dAaib/ v.\n. ,

jibegibber gibegibber
jibe gibe gibber ,

giddy /5gidi/ adj.,

dizzy dz ziddygiddy

giggle /5gigEl/ v.

gild /gild/ v.,

gold

gimmick /5gimik/ n. ,
game trick game mike
microphone, game magic

ginger /5dAindAE/ n. ,
ging + er
gingerly (()),

gingerly /5dAindAEli/ adj. adv.(); ()

:,

girder /5gE:dE/ n.
gird + er

girdle /5gE:dl/ n. ; ; v.
girdgirl + circle g=cd
c

Judge not from appearances.

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girt girdgirth ,, , ,

girth /gE:W/ n. ,
girl + :,,,
girdle

gist /dAist/ n. ,
register , registerdigest

glacial /5gleiFEl/ adj. ,;

iceglass + ice glassciice

glacier /5glAsiE/ n. ,
glaci + er

glade /gleid/ n.,

gladiator glide

gladiator /5glAdieitE/ n. ,
glad + ate , Gladiator

glamorous /5glAmErEs/ adj. ,

amour gl

amor ,amour ,

glance /glB:ns/ v. n.

glare /glAE/ v. ;
glass + flare glass + stareeye
flarefire flaref,fire

glaring /5gleEriN/ adj. ,

glass + flare glass + stareeye
flarefire flaref,fire

glaze /gleiz/ v. ; ; n.
glass

Justice has long arms.

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gleam /gli:m/ n. ,; v.
glimmerglimpse glass +

glimmer gloam gloom , , glum , glint

glean /gli:n/ v. ; ()
grain clean

glee /gli:/ n. ,
glada eegrin

gleeful /5gli:fEl/ adj. ,

glib /glib/ adj. ,

glide + b glibslip

slip

glide /glaid/ v. ,
slide
slide

glider /5glaidE/ n
glide + er

glimmer /5glimE/ v. ; n.
gleam
gleam glimmer gloam gloom , , glum ,

glimpse /glimps/ n.\v. ,

glass + :()glim

glisten /5glisEn/ v. ,
MMlisten, MM
glitter ,

glitch /glitF/ n.
glide clutch

glitter /5glitE/ v.,;n.;,

Justice is all-conquering; truth is placed above anything. ,

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gl- + lit (light)

gloaming /5glEumiN/ n. ,
glowglow + glow
gleam glimmer gloam gloom , , glum ,

gloat /glEut/ v. ,
goat

gloom /glu:m/ n. ;
+room groom gloom
Gollum
loom ()gleam glimmer gloam
gloom , , glum ,

gloomy /5glu:mi/ adj. ;

glorify /5glC:rifai/ v. ,
glory + ify

gloss /glCs/ n. ;
glass

glossary /5glCsEri/ n. ,
gloss

gloss-over /glCs/ v.
gloss

glossy /5glCsi/ adj. ,

glower /5glauE(r)/ v.
glow + er

glowing /5glEuiN/ adj.

glow

glucose /5glu:kEus/ n.

Keep good men company and you shall be of the number.

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glue +

glut /glQt/ v.,

gggut + flood
glutton glutamate () = glut + mate

glutinous /5glu:tinEs/ adj. ,

glue +

glutton /5glQtn/ n.
glut + ton

gluttonous /5glQtEnEs/ adj. ,

gluttony /5glQtEni/ n.

gnarled /nB:ld/ adj. (); v.

knota protruding knot on a tree. snarl
snarl () , ,,

gnat /nAt/ n. ,
gnaw,eat

gnaw /nC:/ v. ,

gnawing /5nC:iN/ adj. ,

gnome /nEum/ n. ,;
know + name know + me
m: aphorism, gnome, maxim,

gnomic /5nEumik/ adj. ,

+ name

goad /gEud/ n. ; v.\n. ,

goal gold goat

Kill two birds with one stone.

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gobble /5gCbEl/ v. ,

babble , , , jabber , , gibber

gabble gobble()

goblet /5gCblit/ n.
let

goggle /5gCgEl/ n.
google

goldbrick /5gEuldbrik/ v. ,

gong /gCN/ n.

goodwill /`gud5wil/ n.
good will

gorge /gC:dA/ n., , , v.,

gobble gargle ()gauge , ,,

gorge , , , , gouge n., ,

gorgeous /5gC:dAEs/ adj. ,

gloriousgarish Three Gorges

gorgon /5gC:gEn/ n.
gorge + on

gorilla /gE5rilE/ n.
gozzila King
Kong

gormandize /5gC:mEndaiz/ v. ,
gorge + man

Kind hearts are more than coronets.

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gosling /5gC:zliN/ n. ;
goose + ling

gospel /5gCspEl/ n. ,
god + spell

gossamer /5gCsEmE/ n. ; ; adj.

goose + summer

gouge /gaudA/ n. ; v. ;
gaugegouge ou, out
gauge , ,, gorge , , , , gouge n., ,

gourmand /5guEmEnd/ n.
gorge + mangormandize + man

gourmet /5guEmei/ n.
+ meet

gourmand gourmet
(gourmand)

governance /5gQvEnEns/ n. ,
government

grace /5greis/ n.
Greece

graceful /5greisfEl/ adj. ,

gracefully /5greisfuli/ adv.

gradation /grE5deiF(E)n/ n. ;,
gradual

graft /grB:ft/ v. ,; n.
carve g=c, v=f ()()
graph + draft

Kind words are the music of the world.

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grain /5grein/ n.;

+ rain

granary /5grAnEri/ n. ,
grain

grandeur /5grAndAE/ n. ,
grand

grandiloquent /grAn5dilEkwEnt/ adj.(),

grandi + logue
apologue collogue dialogue , colloquy , eloquent ,
grandiloquent loquacious magniloquent obloquy ,soliloquy
, ventriloquy

grandiose /5grAndiEus/ adj. ,

grandgrand + noise grand noise

grandstand /5grAndstAnd/ n.; v.

grand + stand

granite /5grAnit/ n.
grain + ite grind
graphite ()

grant /grB:nt/ v.
rl

granular /5grAnjulE/ adj. ;

grain

granulate /5grAnjuleit/ v.
grain

granule /5grAnju:l/ n. ,
grain

Knavery may serve a turn, but honesty never fails.

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graphic /5grAfik/ adj. ;
graph

graphite /5grAfait/ n.
graph + ite,

grasping /5grB:spiN/ adj. ,

grasp

grate /greit/ v. ;
scratch s,ch g=cgrind, d=t
fret , irritate grind

grateful /5greitful/ adj.

gratitude great
gratitude gratification gratify gratulationcongratulation ingrate
ungrateful

gratification /grAtifi5keiFEn/ n. ,
grateful + ify + cation

gratify /5grAtifai/ v. ,
gratefulgreat great

grating /5greitiN/ adj. ();

grate + ing

gratis /5grAtis/ adj. ,

grateful + is

gratitude /5grAtitju:d/ n.
grateful

gratuitous /grE5tju:itEs/ adj.

gratuity

unnecessary, unwarranted or unjustified

gratuity /grE5tju:iti/ n. ,

Know the enemy and know yourself. And you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat.
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gratitude ty

grave /greiv/ adj. n.

()
grieve , carve cave , excavation

gravel /5grAvEl/ n. ,
grave + l grave + l
gavel gave + l() groove grove
glovegrovel , ,

gravitational /grAvi5teiFEnl/ adj.

gravity

gravity /5grAviti/ n. ,
grav-

graze /greiz/ v. ()();

grass

grease /gri:s/ n. ();

grass ,cheese

greenhorn /5gri:nhC:n/ n. ;
green + horn ,

greenhouse /5gri:nhaus/ n. ,
green house ,

gregarious /gri5geEriEs/ adj. ;

greg-
aggregate congregate egregious (distinguished)gregarious , segregate
(separate)

gregariousness /gre5geEriEsnis/ n. ;

grenade /gri5neid/ n.
GRE + GRE

Know yourself.
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gridiron /5gridaiEn; 5gridaiErn/ n. ;
gridgrate grid + iron
grate

grief /gri:f/ n. ,
f=v grieve

grievance /5gri:vEns/ n. ,
grieve

grieve /gri:v/ v.
grave

grievous /5gri:vEs/ adj.

grieve

grill /gril/ v. ; ; n.
, barbeque
broil ()gridiron ()

grim /grim/ adj. ,

grimace /gri5meis/ v. ,
grim + face

grin /grin/ v.

grind /graind/ v. ,
grain ground

grind /graind/ v. ,
grain ground

grindstone /5graindstEun/ n.
grind stone, ground ,

Knowledge is power.
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gripe /graip/ v.
grasp
+ ripe ()

gripping /5gripiN/ adj.

grip

grisly /5grizli/ adj. ,

ghastlyghostly

gristle /5grisEl/ n.
wrestle

grit /grit/ n. ; ,; v. ,
grain great grate

i=e, GRE it, GRE

grind

groan /grEun/ v.\n. ,

moangrowl

groom /gru:m/ n., , v.()

groom g room()
broom

groove /gru:v/ n. ; ();

grave O, Vgroveo,oo

grove

grope /grEup/ v. ,
grasp + rope +rope

gross /grEus/ adj. ; ; n. ,

coarse growth

grotesque /grEu5tesk/ adj. (),

grate, grit gross + grotto
+ esque

Knowledge makes humble, ignorance makes proud.

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churrigueresque dantesque (),
hemingwayesque

grotto /5grCtEu/ n.

grouch /grautF/ n. ,
grudgegrumble
grouch grumble , grudge , grouse

grounded /5graundid/
,,

group /gru:p/ v. ...; ,

grouse /graus/ n. ; v. ,
grouch

grouch grumble , grudge , grouse

grove /grEuv/ n. ,
grave
groove grove glovegrovel , ,
gavel gave + l()

grovel /5grCvEl/ v., , ,

growl /graul/ v. (),

groan

grudge /grQdA/ v. n.
grouch, grumblegarage

grouch grumble , grudge , grouse

grudging /5grQdAiN/ adj. ,

Langhter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
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grueling /5gruEliN/ adj.
cruel GREcruel
cruel

gruesome /5gru:sEm/ adj.

gruff /grQf/ adj.(,)

roughrough

grumble /5grQmbEl/ v. ,
growl + rumblerumblegroom

growl , rumble ,()grouch

grumble , grudge , grouse

grumpy /5grQmpi/ adj.

grumpp=b grumble

grump n.,

guffaw /gE5fC:/ n.\v. ,

guile /gail/ n. ,
wilegu=wguilty

guileless /5gaillis/ adj. ,

guile + less

guilelessness /5gailisnis/ n ,

guillotine /5gilEti:n/ n.
guilt guilt + o + tine + O() + tine
lot

guilt /gilt/ n. ;

Learn to walk before you run.

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guilty /5gilti/ adj.

guilt + y

gulch /gQltF/ n. ,
gulf

gull /gQl/ n. v.
seagull sea + gull
guile

gullible /5gQlEbEl/ adj.

gull + ble,

gully /5gQli/ n.
gu=w=vavally
gulch

gulp /gQlp/ v. ,
gasp()gobble scallop
gull +

gum /gQm/ n.,

guru /5guru;(us)gE5ru:/ n. (); ()

gush /gQF/ v. ;
gust flush :

gusher /5gQFE/ n. ;
gush + er

gust /gQst/ n. , ()
disgust disgust (dis)burst

Learning is like rowing upstream; not to advance is to dropback.

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gustation /gQs5teiFEn/ n. ;
disgust dis + gust

gustatory /5gQstEtEri/ adj. ,

disgust dis + gust, ,

gusto /5gQstEu/ n. ;
gust

gutless /5gQtlEs/ adj. ,

gut + less

gutter /5gQtE/ n. ;
gutcutgush

guttle /5gQtl/ v.
guttergut

guy /gai/ n. (),

guide guy,

guzzle /5gQzEl/ v.
guttle

gynaecocracy /`gaini5kCkrEsi/ n.
gyn- queen, g=qu, y=i=ee, + cracy gene
aristocracy autocracy ,democracy , bureaucracy,gerontocracy
gynaecocracy theocracy

gyrate /dAai5reit/ adj. ; v.

gyr gym rotate

habitat /5hAbitAt/ n. ,
habit habit + at

habituate /hE5bitFueit/ v.
habit

hack /hAk/ (1) v. ,; n. ; ()

Learning without thought is useless; thought without learning is dangerous. ,

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hacker
hike

hackneyed /5hAknid/ adj. ,

hack + :()hack
+ key ()

haft /hB:ft/ n. ,
shaft hefthandle + lift
heft , heave hilt

haggard /5hAgEd/ adj. ,

hag () guard hawk

haggle /5hAgEl/ v.
: hack + wrangle
hackle

hail /heil/ n.;v.

hi

halcyon /5hAlsiEn/ adj. ,

,

hale /heil/ adj. v.

whole, heal()hale -
hale
haulinhaleexhale

half-baked adj.,

hallmark /5hC:lmB:k/ n. ();

mark from Goldsmiths' Hall,markhallmark
+ mark mark

hallow /5hAlEu/ v. ...,

holy Halloween hallow + event
hollow (hole)Halloween halo ,hall

Let bygones be bygones.

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hallucination /hE`lu:si5neiFEn/ n. ,
hallow + lusion +
delusion

halo /5heilEu/ n. (),

hallow O

halt /hC:lt/ v. ,
hold hold it

halting /5hC:ltiN/ adj. ,

hamper /5hAmpE/ v. ,; n.
ham + per ()
hamburger

handle /5hAndl/ n. ,; v.
hand +

hangar /5hANE/ n.
hanger hangar

hangdog /5hANdCg/ adj.,

hang + dog

hanger /5hANE/ n. ,
hang + er

hankering /5hAWkEriN/ n.

haphazard /`hAp5hAzEd/ adj.

hap + hazard
happy

hapless /5hAplis/ adj.

happy + less hap happen
happy

Life consists not in holding good cards, but in playing well those you hold. ,
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harangue /hE5rAN/ v.n., ,
anger hard + argue

harass /5hArEs/ v. ,
hare + ass hair ass

harassment /5hArEsmEnt/ n.

harbinger /5hB:bindAE/ n. ,
harbor + ing + er (
)

harbor /5hB:bE/ n. ,; v. ,
husband

hardbitten /5ha:d5bitEn/ adj. ,

harden /5hB:dn/ v. ,
hard + en

hardheaded /`hB:d5hedid/ adj. ,

hard head

hardihood /5hB:dihud/ n. ,
hard + hood

hard-nosed /5hB:d/ adj. ,

hard nose

hardy /5hB:di/ adj. ;

hard

harmonious /hB: 5mEuniEs/ adj. ;

harmony

harmony /5hB:mEni/ n.,;,

harmon money

Life is a sweet and joyful thing for one who has a pure conscience.
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harness /5hB:nis/ n. ; v. ;
harvest

harp /hB:p/ n.
happy

harpoon /hB:5pu:n/ n. ()
+ spoon,
harp

harpsichord /5hB:psikC:d/ n. ()
harp + chord

harridan /5hAridEn/ n. ,
()hairy + dan
horror + dan ,
harry(harass)

harrow /5hArEu/ n. v.
harass hare + row

harrowing /5hArEuiN/ adj. ,

harass

harry /5hAri/ v.,

harrasshare + y

harshly /5hB:Fli/ adv. ,

harsh + lyhard +

hassle /5hAsEl/ n.
hustle, tussle

hustle , , ,tussle ,

hasten /5heisEn/ v. ,

Life is but a span.

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haste + en

hasty /5heisti/ adj.

haste

hatch /hAtF/ n.
hatch
hold

hatchet /5hAtFit/ n. ; v.
hack + et

haughty /5hC:ti/ adj. ,

highheight hunt + y

haunt /hC:nt/ v. ; ; (); n.

hunt aunt hunt aunt

hauteur /Eu5tE:/ n.
high,haughty

haven /5heivEn/ n. ,
heaven

havoc /5hAvEk/ n. ,
have + volcano ()

hawk /hC:k/ n.
falcon Black Hawk Down()

hawker /5hC:kE/ n.
hawk + er
hooker

hawser /5hC:zE/ n. ,
erhoisthose

Life is compared to a voyage.

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hoist

hazard /5hAzEd/ n.
:

headlong /5hedlCN/ adj.adv.(),()

head long

headstrong /5hedstrCN/ adj.

head strong

headway /5hedwei/ n. ,
head way

heal /hi:l/ v.
health

healthfulness /5helWfElnis/ n.
health

hearken /5hB:kEn/ v.
hear + keenhear +

hearsay /5hiEsei/ n. ,
hear + sayheresy

hearten /5ha:tEn/ v. ,
heart

heartrending /5hB:trendiN/ adj.

heart rend

heave /hi:v/ v.
heaven heaveheavy

heavy-handedness /5hevi/ n. ,

heckle /5hekEl/ v. ,

Life is half spent before we know what it is.

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hackle

hackle ,

hectic /5hektik/ adj. ,

Matrix

hector /5hektE/ v. ,
+ er,

hedge /hedA/ n. ;
high edge + edge

hedgehog /5hedAhCg/ n.
hedge + hog

hedonism /5hi:dEnizm/ n. ;
he + do ()()

hegemony /hi5gemEni/ n. ,
he() + Germany
: money

heinous /5heinEs/ adj.

hein + ou + s

heir /eE/ n.
heri- inherit hire hireheir
inherit heritage , heritor ,

heirloom /5eElu:m/ n.
her + loom

heliotrope /5heliEtrEup/ n.
helio () + trophy
halo ()helicopter trophic

Life is indeed valuable; even higher is the price of love; if for the sake of liberty, both can be sacrificed.
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helm /helm/ n. ,
helm

helmet /5helmit/ n. ,
helm + et he'll meet (something), ()
hell + meet

helot /5helEt/ n. ;
he + lot
harlot (her)

helve /helv/ n.
haft, el=a, v=fhaft, f=v

hem /hem/ v.; ,

+ margin, rim

hemisphere /5hemisfiE/ n.
hemi + sphere

hemophilia /`hi:mE5filiE/ n. ,
hemo + phil +ia
hormone humor

hemorrhage /5hemEridA/ n. ()
hemo + rage
metrorrhagia

hemostat /5hi:mEstAt/ n. ;
hemo + static

henpecked /5henpekt/ adj. ,

hen + peck

hepatitis /`hepE5taitis/ n.
hepat()+ it is he pat it

herald /5herEld/ n. ; ,

Listen to the voice of experience, but also make use of your brain. ,
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he + read
harbinger

herbaceous /hE5beiFEs/ adj.

herb
()

herbicide /5hE:bisaid/ n.
+ cide

herbivorous adj
+ vorous

herd /hE:d/ n. ; v.
shepherd (sheep + herd)()

herdsman /5hE:dzmEn/ n.
shepherd (sheep + herd)herd + man

heresy /5herisi/ n.
: + sayhearsay adhere

inherent heterodox hearsay adherent

heretic /5heritik/ n.
heresy

hermetic /hE:5metik/ adj. ;

her + met Hermes Trismegistus. He once
invented a magic seal to keep vessels airtight

hermit /5hE:mit/ n. ,
her + MIT MMMIT

herpetologist /5hE:pEtE5lCdAist/ n.
her + pet + logist

heterodox /5hetErEdCks/ adj. ,

heter- + doc docter

Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is
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doxology , heterodox orthodox ,paradox ,

heterogeneous

heterogeneous /`hetErEu5dAi:niEs/ adj. ,

heter + generate

hew /hju:/ v. ;v.

hexagon /5heksEgEn/ n. ,
six + gon
trigon pentagon

heyday /5heidei/ n. ,
high day hey !

hiatus /hai5eitEs/ n. ,
he + at + us

hibernal /hai5bE:nEl/ adj.,

hibernate

hibernate /5haibEneit/ v. ,
hibernal
hibernal

hide /haid/ n.
,

hidebound /5haidbaund/ adj. ,

hide + bound
hide + bound

hideous /5hidiEs/ adj.,

hide + out ,,

hie /hai/ vt. ,

Lose not time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
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hierarchy /5haiErB:ki/ n. ;
hier + archy

hieroglyph /5haiErEglif/ n. ,
hiero + glyph , l=r, glyph = graphhero+graph

anaglyph

highbrow /5haibrau/ n.

high-flown adj. ;

highlight /5hailait/ n. ;
high + lighthighlighter

high-minded adj.
high mind

hike /haik/ v. ; n.
high , bike high g=k

hilarious /hE5leEriEs/ adj. ;

:hi + lar

hilarity /hi5lAriti/ n. ,
:hi + lar

hilt /hilt/ n. ()
haft held, hold handle

hinder /5hindE; 5haindE/ adj. v.,

behindbehind

hindmost /5haindmEust/ adj.

behind most

Losers are always in the wrong.

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hindrance /5hindrEns/ n. ,
behind

hinge /hindA/ n. ;
hang + edge ,

hinterland /5hintElAnd/ n. ;
hinter h inter-

hippopotamus /`hipE5pCtEmEs/ n.
hippo- + potam ()

hirsute /5hE:sju:t/ adj.

hair + suite hair +

hiss /his/ v. ; ()

histocompatibility /histEukEm`pAtE5bilEti/ n. [],

histo + compatibility

histology /his5tClEdAi/ n.
histo , tissue

histrionic /`histri5Cnik/ adj. ;

history + on theatricalt

hitherto /`hi5E5tu:/ adv.

hither = here, th

hive /haiv/ n. ;
honeybee + cave

hoard /hC:d/ v. n. ,
hold hide + board

hoarse /hC:s/ adj. ,

harsh

Lost time is never found again.

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hoary /5hC:ri/ adj. ();
hairhoar ()

hoax /hEuks/ n.\v. ,

hocushocus-pocus hoper-pokers + ax (
)
coax coax hoaxhoax

hobble /5hCbEl/ v. ;
()

hodgepodge /5hCdApCdA/ n. ,
:,

hoist /hCist/ v. ,; n.

hold /hEuld/ n. ()
hold

holocaust /5hClEkC:st/ n. ,
holo + caust hollow + cause (
)
caustic

holograph /5hClEgrB:f/ n.
holo + graph

holster /5hEulstE/ n.
hole + hold + er

homage /5hCmidA/ n. ,
home + age

homely /5hEumli/ adj. ;

home

homeopathy /hEumi5CpEWi/ n. ()

Love asks faith, and faith firmness. ,

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homo + pathy ,pathy :,
allopathy cardiopathy naturopathy psychopathy
homosexual homogeneous

homiletics /`hCmi5letiks/ n. ,
homilyhome + i 1 + let,

homogeneity /`hCmEudAe5ni:Eti/ n. ,
homogeneous

homogeneous /`hCmE5dAi:niEs/ adj. ,

homo- + gene homo

homogenize /hE5mCdAEnaiz/ v. ,
homogeneous

homograph /5hCmEgrB:f/ n.
homo + graph

hone /hEun/ n. ; v.
horn hone
horn

honorable /5CnErEbEl/ adj.

honor

honorarium /`CnE5reEriEm/ n. ,
honor + riumhonor + sum

hoodwink /5hud`wiNk/ v., ,

hood + wink

hoof /hu:f/ n. ()

hoop /hu:p/ n. (),

loophop hop hoop

Love cannot be forced

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horizontal /`hCri5zCntl/ adj.

hormone /5hC:mEun/ n. ,

horology /hC5rClEdAi/ n. ,
hour + logy

horrendous /hC5rendEs/ adj. ,

horrible ,horror horrid

horrific /hC5rifik/ adj.

horror

hortative /5hC:tEtiv/ adj.

heart
exhort ,

horticulture /5hC:ti`kQltFE/ n.
hort- gardenhorse + culture + harvest + culture

hosepipe /5hEuzpaip/ n. ; v.
hose + pipe

hostile /5hCstail/ adj. ,

host + ill

hotbed /5hCtbed/ n. ,
hot + bed

hovel /5hCvl/ n. ;
hole +

hover /5hCvE/ v. ; ()
heavenhovenhigh over
harvard

Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.
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howler /5haulE/ n. ;
howl + er

hub /hQb/ n. ;
harbor husbandhubbyhubby

hubbub /5hQbQb/ n. ,
hubble-bubblehub

hubris /5hju:bris/ n. ,
hub + rise husband + rise

huckster /5hQkstE/ n. ,
hawker+ster()
hawker()

huddle /5hQdl/ v. ; n. ()
holdhold
cuddle

hue /hju:/ n. ,
:

hulk /hQlk/ n. ;
hull() + bulk

hull /hQl/ n. ; ; ; v.
skull

humane /hju:5mein/ adj. ,

human , ,:

humble /5hQmbEl/ adj. ; v.

hum- human + ble

exhume , inhume posthumous ,

Love is a sweet torment.

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humdrum /5hQmdrQm/ adj. ,
hum + drum

humidity /hju:5miditi/ n. ,
,
humor

humiliate /hju:5milieit/ v.
humble + iatehumble

humility /hju:5militi/ n. ,
humble

hummingbird /5hQmiNbE:d/ n.
humming + bird

humor /5hju:mE/ v. ,
:

hunch /hQntF/ n. , v.

hatch

hunk /hQNk/ n. ()
hungryhunk()

hurdle /5hE:dl/ n., , , v., (), ()

hurt +

hurly-burly n. ,
hurl () l=r hurry-burry

hurricane /5hQrikEn/ n.
hurry + can

husband /5hQzbEnd/ v. ; ...; ()

husband

Love is blind.
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husbandry /5hQzbEndri/ n. ,
husband

hush /hQF/ v.\n. ,

ha + sh
()

husk /hQsk/ n. ; ,
hullhard +:
shuck = shell + husk

husky /5hQski/ adj.

huskhoarse

hut /hQt/ n. ,
hat

hybrid /5haibrid/ n. ,
+ breed

hydrant /5haidrEnt/ n. ;
hydr- + drank(drink)

hydrate /5haidreit/ n. v.
hydr- + ate

hydroelectric /`haidrEui5lektrik/ adj.

hydro + electric+

hygiene /5haidAi:n/ n. ; ; adj.

high + :,

hymn /him/ n.
rhythm r

hyperactivity /5haipErAk5tivEti/ n. ,
hyper + activity

hyperbole /hai5pE:bEli/ n. ; adj.

Maidens should (or must) be mild and meek, swift to hear and slow to speak.
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hyper + ball hyper + bole :
hyperbolic

hyperbolic /`haipE5bClik/ adj.

hypercritical /`haipE5kritikEl/ adj. ,

hyper + critical

hypersensitive /`haipE5sensitiv/ adj.

hyper + sensitive

hypertension /5haipE5tenFEn/ n.

hyphen /5haifEn/ n. v.
word
high + pen : self-motivation

hypnosis /hip5nEusis/ n.
hypo + know hyper + know

hypnotic /hip5nCtik/ adj. n.

hypnosis

hypochondria /`haipE5kCndriE/ n. ,
hypo +

hypocrite /5hipEkrit/ n. ,
hypocritical

hypocritical /hipE5kritik/ adj.

hypo + criticize

hypodermic /haipE5dE:mik/ adj.

hypo + derm

hypotenuse /hai5pCtEnju:z/ n. ()
hypo + ten-

Make hay while the sun shines.

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hypothesis /hai5pCWEsis/ n. ,
hypo + thesis

hysteria /hi5stiEriE/ n. ;

ichthyologist /`ikWi5ClEdAist/ n.
ice + + logist +

icicle /5aisikEl/ n. ,
ice + cle
article , particle

icing /5aisiN/ n. ,

icon /5aikCn/ n. ,
idol

iconoclast /ai5kCnEklAst/ n.
icon + clash

idiocy /5idiEsi/ n.
idiot

idiosyncrasy /`idiE5siNkrEsi/ n.
idiom idio- + syncretic

idiot /5idiEt/ n. ,

idol /5aidl/ n. ;
ideal adore idol

idolater /ai5dClEtE/ n. ()
idol + ate + er

idolatrous /ai5dClEtrEs/ adj.

Make your enemy your friend.

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idolatry /ai5dClEtri/ n.;

idolize /5aidElaiz/ v. ...;

idol + ize

idyll /5aidl/ n. ;
idle

igneous /5igniEs/ adj. ,

ign-

ignite /ig5nait/ v. ; ,
: + night

ignoble /ig5nEubEl/ adj.

ig + noble

ignominious /`ignE5miniEs/ adj. ;

ig + nomi (name )
nominate

ignominy /5ignEmini/ n. ,
ig + nomi (name )

ignoramus /`ignE5reimEs/ n. ,
ig + nor- (know ) ignore + muse

ignorance /5ignErEns/ n.
ig + nor- (know ) ignore

ignorant /5ignErEnt/ adj. ,

ig + nor- (know ) ignore

illegal /i5li:gEl/ adj.

il + legal

illegible /i5ledAib(E)l/ adj. ,

il + legible
leger ()

Making a mistake is only half as bad as making an excuse fo it.

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illegitimate /`ili5dAitimit/ adj. ;
il + legitimate

illiberal /i5libErEl/ adj. ;

il + liberal
liberty statue liberate

illicit /i5lisit/ adj.

il + licit licit licensed , legal

illiteracy /i5litErEsi/ n. ,
il + literate

illiterate /i5litErit/ adj.

il + literate
literature

ill-omened adj.
ill + omen

illuminate /i5lju:mineit/ v.;

il + lumi- :

illuminating /i5lu:mineitiN/ adj. ,

illuminate lum-
lumen

illumination /i`lju:mi5neiFEn/ ;
illuminate

illusory /i5lu:sEri/ adj.

il + lusion

illustrate /5ilEstreit/ v. ... ;,

il + luster ,il + list
luster , ,,

illustrious /i5lQstriEs/ adj. ,

luster + ious
illustrate + ivet

Man cannot have dignity without loving the dignity of his fellow.
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imaginary /i5mAdAinEri/ adj.
imagine

imaginative /i5mAdAinEtiv/ adj. ,

imagine

imbecile /5imbisi:l/ n.
im + im + pencil
pencilpencil

imbibe /im5baib/ v. ;
im, in + bib in + baby baby
bibulous ,

imbroglio /im5brEuliEu/ n. ,
embroilbroil im + brought + lion
embroil , , broil

imbue /im5bju:/ with v. ()

:,,

immaculate /i5mAkjulit/ adj. ,

im + maculate (mark )
maculate ,

immanent /5imEnEnt/ adj. ;

im, in + permanent im, in+man
permanent , remanent ,

immaterial /`imE5tiEriEl/ adj. ;

im + material

immature /`imE5tFuE/ adj. ,

im + mature

immemorial /`imi5mC:riEl/ adj. ,

im + memorial

immense /i5mens/ adj. ;

Man is the soul of the universe.

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im + mense(measure)
dimension , ()

immensity /i5mensiti/ n. ;

immerse /i5mE:s/ v. ;
im, in + mergemer-
merge , , , mermaid

imminent /5iminEnt/ adj.

im, in + minent in minute in min

eminent imminent prominent

immobility /`imo5bilEti/ n. ,

immobilize /i5mEubilaiz/ v.
im + mobile + ize

immoderate /i5mCdErEt/ adj. ,

im +moderate

immolate /5imEleit/ v. ,
molar mealim + molar

immorality /imE5rAliti/ n. ,
im + moral + ty

immortal /i5mC:tEl/ adj. ;

im + mort

immune /i5mju:n/ adj. ;

im + mun- mune communcate
immune
commune()community , , , ,remunerate(
) municipal , ,

immunity /i5mju:niti/ n. ;
immune

Man proposes, god disposes.

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immunize /i5mju:naiz/ v.
immune

immure /i5mjuE/ v.
im, in + mure
mural , , demure()

immutable /i5mju:tEbEl/ adj.

im + mutable

imp /imp/ n. ;
I am pi, p

impact /5impAkt/ n., ,, v., , ,

imin + pact
compact , , ,,

impair /im5peE/ v. ,
repair impairim

impalpable /im5pAlpEbEl/ adj. ;

im + palpable palpable
palpable

impart /im5pB:t/ v. ,
im + part

impartial /im5pB:FEl/ adj. ,

im + partial

impasse /im5pAs/ n. ;
im + pass

impassioned /im5pAFEnd/ adj.

im + passion (), im + n.im en
im + n. im en

impassive /im5pAsiv/ adj. ,

im + passive im + adjim im + passive

Man who has a settled purpose will surely succeed.

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im + adj im

impassiveness /im5pAsivnis/ n.
impassive + ness

impatience /im5peiFEns/ n. ,
im + patience

impeach /im5pi:tF/ v. ;
im + pinch im + peach
peach , , ,

impeccable /im5pekEbEl/ adj.

im + peck im peck woodpecker()

peck , woodpecker

impecunious /`impi5kju:niEs/ adj. ,

im + pecun im + penny
pecuniary (pe : + cun :)

impede /im5pi:d/ v.
im + ped
pedal pedestrian

impediment /im5pedimEnt/ n. ,

impel /im5pel/ v. ;
im + pel
compel ()dispel () , expel( ), impel
propel(), repel ()

impending /im5pendiN/ adj. ,

im + pend
pendant , , append , , , compend depend , expend
,impend , perpend , suspend

impenetrable /im5penitrEbEl/ adj. ;

im + penetrable pen +

Man's love is of man's life a thing apart,'Tis woman's whole existence.

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impenitent /im5penitEnt/ adj.
im + penitentpen + tent
penitent (pen + tent )

imperative /im5perEtiv/ adj., , ,

emperor
imperial

imperceptible /`impE5septEbEl/ adj.

im + perceptible

imperfection /impE5fekFEn/ n.
im + perfection

imperil /im5peril/ v. ,
im, en + peril

imperious /im5piEriEs/ adj. ,

emperor

impermanent /im5pE:mEnEnt/ adj.

im + permanent

impermeability /im`pE:mjE5biliti/ n.
im + permeable

impersonal /im5pE:sEnEl/ adj.

im + person

impersonate /im5pE:sEneit/ v. ;
personate , , im

impersonator /im5pE:sEneitE/ n.
im + person + ator

impertinence /im5pE:tinEns/ n. ,
im + pertain

Many hands make light work.

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impertinent /im5pE:tinEnt/ adj. ,
pertain
pertain ,

imperturbable /`impE5tE:bEbEl/ adj. ,

im + perturbdisturb

impervious /im5pE:viEs/ adj. ;

pervious
pervious(per + via ) pervasive

impetuous /im5petjuEs/ adj., ,

im + pete , compete im + pet
compete impetus

impetus /5impitEs/ n. ;
im + pete , compete im + pet

impiety /im5paiEti/ n. ,
piety , im + pie
pious ,

impinge /im5pindA/ v.;

im +

implacable /im5plAkEbEl/ adj. ,

placable im + please + ableplace im
place ()

implant /im5plB:nt/ v. ;
im, in + plant

implausible /im5plCzEbl/ adj.

im + plausible

implement /5implimEnt/ n. ,; v. ,
im + ple- complete ()
complete

implicate /5implikeit/ v. ()

Many heads are better than one.

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im, in + plicate imply
complicate() duplicate() explicate()
implicate()plicate ,,replicate
supplicate

implicit /im5plisit/ adj. ,

implied, implicated
complicit (),explicit implicit ,

implode /im5plEud/ v. ,
im, in + plode explode
explode

implore /im5plC:/ v. ,
im, in + plore
deplore ()explore , , ,implore (
),

implosion /im5plEuAEn/ n. ,
implode

imply /im5plai/ v. ,
reply implyim,

impolitic /im5pClitik/ adj. ,

im + politic ,

imponderable /im5pCndErEbEl/ adj. ()

im + pound
ponderable

importune /`im5pC:tju:n/ v. ,
important + tune ()import

impose /im5pEuz/ v. ;
im in + pose position ()
appose(),depose(), dispose(),expose
, impose , interpose , oppose , repose , transpose

Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there.
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imposing /im5pEuziN/ adj. ,
impose +ingimpressive

impostor /im5pCstE/ n. ,
im , + post im + poster poster
()

impotent /5impEtEnt/ adj. ;

im + potential , pot
im + pot
potent

impoverish /im5pCvEriF/ v.
im en + pover poor

imprecation /impri5keiFEn/ n. ,
im + precat pray im + appreciate
deprecate() , ,

imprecision /`impri5siAEn/ n

impregnable /im5pregnEbl/ adj. ,

pregnable , ,

impresario /`impri5sB:riEu/ n. (),

empriseenterprise + ario
trio

impress /im5pres; 5impres/ v. ; ; n. ,

im, in + press

impressed /im5prest/ adj ;

impress

impressionable /im5preFEnEbEl/ adj.

imprint /im5print/ v. ,
im,in + print

imprisonment /im5priznmEnt/ n. ,

Measure for measure.

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improbity /im5prEubiti/ n. ,
im + probity probe
probe , ,

impromptu /im5prCmptju:/ adj. ,

im, in + prompt prompt-
prompt , , ,

improper /im5prCpE/ adj. ,;

im + proper

impropriety /`imprE5praiEti/ n. ()
improper

improvident /im5prCvidEnt/ adj. ,

im + provident provide ()im + provide
provide , , ,

improvise /5imprEvaiz/ v.
im + provide im + provise

imprudent /im5pru:dEnt/ adj., ,

im + prudent provident()im + p() + rude
rude
prudent president

impudent /5impjudEnt/ adj.

im + pudent student independent
im + respondent

impugn /im5pju:n/ v. ,...

pugn-
pugnacious pungent (), , , ,

impuissance /im5pju:isEns/ n.,

im + puis- power im + push
puissance , ,

Men only weep when deeply grieved.

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impulse /5impQls/ n., , , v.
pel, pushimpel im + pulse()
compulsion=compel,expulse=expelimpulse=impelpropulsive=propelrepulse=repel

impulsive /im5pQlsiv/ adj.

impulse

impunity /im5pju:niti/ n.
im + punish

impurity /im5pjuEriti/ n. ,;
im + pure

imputation /`impju5teiFEn/ n. ,
pute im, in + put
compute ()depute ()dispute
impute repute

impute (to)
pute im, in + put
compute ()depute ()dispute
impute repute

inadvertence /`inEd5vE:tEns/ n.
inadvertent

inadvertent /`inEd5vE:tEnt/ adj. ,

in + advertent
advertize

inalienable /in5eiliEnEb(E)l/ adj.

in + alien alienate

inane /i5nein/ adj. ;

in + an

inanimate /in5AnimEt/ adj.

Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends.

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in + animate
animal

inapparent /`inE5pArEnt/ adj. ,

in + apparent

inappropriate /`inE5prEupriEt/ adj.

in + appropriate

inaugural /i5nC:gjurEl/ adj. ,

augury

inaugurate /i5nC:gjureit/ v. ;
in + augur- ,

inborn /`in5bC:n/ adj. ,

in + born

incandescence /`inkAn5desEns/ n. ,
incandescent

incandescent /inkAn5des(E)nt/ adj. ;

candle

incapable /in5keipEbEl/ adj.

in + capable

incapacity /`inkE5pAsiti/ n.
in + capacity

incarcerate /in5kB:sEreit/ v. ,
in + cancer ()

incarnate /in5kB:nit/ adj. ;

in + carn
carnal ,

incendiary /in5sendiEri/ adj. ;

in + cend(cens) cinder()Cinderella

Misfortunes never come alone.

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incense cinder , Cinderella

incense /5insens; in5sens/ n. ,; v.

cense
censor (), censure

incentive /in5sentiv/ n. ,;
incite in + cent in + sensitive

inception /in5sepFEn/ n. ,;
accept inception
accept , concept , deception exception inception
intercept percept , reception

incertitude /in5sE:titju:d/ n. ,
in + certain

incessant /in5sesEnt/ adj. ,

in + cessant
cessation cease

inchoate /in5kEueit/ adj. ;

inch + ate inch(
)+oat ,

incidence /5insidEns/ n. ;
incident

incinerate /in5sinEreit/ v. ,
ciner-Cinderella
cinereous

incipient /in5sipiEnt/ adj. ,

inception

incise /in5saiz/ v. ,
in + cis
abscise concise excise exorcise incise precise

Money brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends;
servants, but not loyalty; days of joy, but not peace of happiness. ,; Page 341
,;,,,;
,
incision /in5siAEn/ n. ;
incise + sion

incisive /in5saisiv/ adj.

incise

incisor /in5saizE/ n.
in + scissor

incite /in5sait/ v. ,
excite

inclement /in5klemEnt/ adj. ();

in + clement , in + climate

inclination /`inkli5neiFEn/ n. ;
incline

inclined /in5klaind/ adj. ,

incline

incogitant /in5kCdAitEnt/ adj.

cogitate

incognito /`inkCg5ni:tEu/ adj.\n. ,

in + cogni
cognition recognize

incoherent /`inkEu5hiErEnt/ adj. ()

incommensurate /`inkE5menFErit/ adj. ,

incommodious /`inkE5mEudiEs/ adj. ;

incommunicative /`inkE5mju:nikEtiv/ adj. ,

in+communicative

incompatible /`inkEm5pAtEbEl/ adj.

incompetence /in5kCmpitEns/ n. ,

Money is a bottomless sea, in which honor, conscience, and truth may be drowned.
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incompetent /in5kCmpitEnt/ adj. ,

inconceivable /`inkEn5si:vEbEl/ adj. ,

incongruous /in5kCNgruEs/ adj.

inconsequential /in`kCnsi5kwenFEl/ adj. ,

inconsiderable /`inkEn5sidErEbl/ adj. ,

inconsiderate /`inkEn5sidErit/ adj.

inconsistency /`inkEn5sistEnsi/ n. ,

inconsolable /`inkEn5sEulEbEl/ adj.

inconsonant /in5kCnsEnEnt/ adj. ,

inconstancy /in5kCnstEnsi/ n. ()

incontestable /`inkEn5testEbEl/ adj.

incontinent /in5kCntinEnt/ adj. ();

incontrovertible /in`kCntrE5vE:tEbEl/ adj.

incorporate /in5kC:pErit/ v. ,

incorporeal /`inkC:5pC:riEl/ adj.

incorrigibility /in`kCridAE5bilEti/ n.

incorrigible /in5kCridAEbEl/ adj. ,

in + corrigible correct

incorruptible /`inkE5rQptEbl/ adj. ()

incredible /in5kredEbEl/ adj.

incredulous /in5kredjulEs/ adj.

Money isnt everything.

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increment /5inkrimEnt/ n. ,
increase

incriminate /in5krimineit/ v. ,
in + crime

incrustation /`inkrQ5steiFEn/ n.,

crust

incubation /`iNkju5beiFEn/ n. ,
cub- concubine cub
cub

incubator /5iNkjubeitE/ n. ;
in cub + tor

incubus /5iNkjubEs/ n. ; ,
in + cub + us

inculcate /in5kQlkeit/ v. ,
in + culture in + calculate

inculpate /5inkQlpeit/ v. ;;
en + culpa captive
culprit exculpate inculpate

incumbent /in5kQmbEnt/ n. ,; adj.

in + cumb
decumbent encumber incumbency procumbent ,
recumbent , succumb

incur /in5kE:/ v.
in + cur occur incur
occur

incurable /in5kjuErEbEl/ adj.

in + cure + able

Money lost, little lost; time lost, everything lost.

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incursion /in5kE:FEn/ n. ,
curs-
cursive cursor (),discursive excursion
excursive incursion precursor recursive

indebted /in5detid/ adj. ,

in + debt

indecipherable /`indi5saifErEbEl/ adj.

in + decipherable

indecorous /in5dekErEs/ adj.

in + decorous

indefatigable /`indi5fAtigEbEl/ adj.

in + defatigable

indefinite /in5definit/ adj. ;

in + definite

indelibility /in`delE5bilEti/ n.
in + delible, deleteable,0del

indelible /in5delEbEl/ adj. ,

in + del delete ,0del

indemnify /in5demnifai/ v. ,
in + damage in + condemn, damn()

indemnity /in5demniti/ n. ,
in + damage in + condemn, damn()

indent /in5dent/ v.
in + dent

indentation /`inden5teiFEn/ n. ,
indent + tion

Murder will out.

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indenture /in5dentFE/ n. ,
+ denture

indescribable /`indis5kraibEbEl/ adj. ()

in +describe + able

indicative /in5dikEtiv/ adj.

indicate

indices /5indisi:z/ n. index ,

index

indict /in5dait/ v. ,
in + dict verdict
contradict dictate edict indict maledict predictvaledict
verdict

indifferent /in5difrEnt/ adj.

in + different

indigenous /in5didAinEs/ adj. ,

in + dig + genous generate indi + gen-
(
)
endogenous exogenous

indigent /5indidAEnt/ adj. ,

: ()in +

indignant /in5dignEnt/ adj. ,

indignity

indignation /`indig5neiFEn/ n.

indignity /in5digniti/ n.,;

in + dignity

indiscernible /`indi5sE:nEbEl/ adj.

Murder will out.

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indiscreet /`indis5kri:t/ adj.

indiscretion /`indi5skreFEn/ n. ,

indiscriminate /`indis5kriminit/ adj.

indispensable /`indi5spensEbEl/ adj.

in + dispensablein + expense

indisposed /`indi5spEuzd/ adj. ;

indisputable /`indi5spju:tEbEl/ adj.

in + disputable

indistinguishable /`indi5stiNgwiFEbEl/ adj.

in + distinguishable

indite /in5dait/ v.,()

in + dictate,indicate

indocile /in5dEusail/ adj. ,

in + docile

indoctrinate /in5dCktrineit/ v.;

in + doctrine , + ate

indolent /5indElEnt/ adj.

in + dole in + do + lent :indoor

adolescent condole , dole doleful indolent ,

redolent

indomitable /in5dCmitEbl/ adj.

in + dominate

indubitable /in5dju:bitEbEl/ adj.

in + doubt
dubitable ,

Music is the medicine of the breaking heart.

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induce /in5dju:s/ v. ;
in + duce lead introduce
adduce conduce deduce educe induce
introduce produce reduce seduce traduce transduce

inducement /in5dju:smEnt/ n.
induce + ment

induct /in5dQkt/ v. ;
in + duct ,introduction ,
introduction ,,abduct conduct duct induct

induction /in5dQkFEn/ n. ,;
induct + tion

indulge /in5dQldA/ v.
in + dug(dig)

indulgence /in5dQldAEns/ n. ,
indulge

indulgent /in5dQldAEnt/ adj.

in + diligent

indurate /5indjuEreit/ v. ,;
endure in + dur-
during durable ,duress endure , indurate obdurate
, perdure

industrious /in5dQstriEs/ adj. ,

industriousness /in5dQstriEsnis/ n.

inebriate /i5ni:brieit/ v. ; n. ,
in + ebb celebrate

inedible /in5edibl/ adj.

in + edibleedible ateble

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
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edible

ineffable /in5efEbEl/ adj.

in + effable ef + fable
effable , affable confabulate , fable
ineffable

ineffaceable /`ini5feisEbl/ adj.

ineffective /`ini5fektiv/ adj. ,

inefficacious /`inefi5keiFEs/ adj. ,

inelastic /`ini5lAstik/ adj.

inelasticity /`inilAs5tisEti/ n. ,

ineligible /in5elidAEbEl/ adj.

in + electable

ineluctable /`ini5lQktEbEl/ adj.

inevitablein + reluctate
reluctant , , ,

inept /i5nept/ adj. ;

in + apt
apt , ,

ineptitude /i5neptitju:d/ n. ,

inequity /in5ekwiti/ n. ,
in + equity

inerrancy /in5erEnsi/ n. ,

inert /i5nE:t/ adj. ;

in + art skill inner
art ,, ,

inertia /i5nE:FE/ n. ;
inner

Naked came I into this world, and naked must I go out.

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inestimable /in5estimEbEl/ adj. ,

inevitable /i5nevitEbEl/ adj.

in + evade + able, in + awayin +

inexcusable /inik5skju:zEbEl/ adj.

inexhaustible /`inig5zC:stEbEl/ adj. ,

inexorable /in5eksErEbEl/ adj. ;

in+ exorableex + ora-
exorable ,

inexpedient /`inik5spi:diEnt/ adj. ,

inexpiable /in5ekspiEbEl/ adj.

in + expiatepia

inexplicable /`inik5splikEbEl/ adj.

inexplicit /`inik5splisit/ adj. ,

inextricable /in5ekstrikEbEl/ adj.

infallible /in5fAlEbEl/ adj. ;

infamous /5infEmEs/ adj. ;

in + famous

infamy /5infEmi/ n.
infamous

infantry /5infEntri/ n.
infant

infatuated /in5fAtFu:eitid/ adj. ()

in + fatuous +
fatuous , , ,

Nature has given us two ears, two eyes, and but one tongue, to the end that we should hear and see more
than we speak. Page 350
infatuation /in`fAtFu5eiFEn/ n.
in + fatuous +

infection /in5fekF(E)n/ n. ,

infelicitous /`infi5lisitEs/ adj. ,

in + felicitous ,

infelicity /infi5lisiti/ n. ;
in + felicity ,

infer /in5fE:/ v. ,
in + fer
ferry ,confer defer , differ , infer offer ,prefer
, refer ,transfer ,

infernal /in5fE:nEl/ adj. ;

inferior

supernal eternal , external , internal

inferno /in5fE:nEu/ n. ,
infernalO

infertile /in5fE:tail/ adj. ;

in + fertile

infertility /`infE5tilEti/ n.
infertile

infest /in5fest/ v.()

in + festival infect
in + pest , p=ph=f
fester parasite , pest ()

infidel /5infid(E)l/ n. ;
in + fid ,

Nature is the glass reflecting truth.

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infidelity /`infi5deliti/ n. ,
in + fid

infiltrate /5infiltreit/ v. ,
in + filter
filter

infinite /5infinit/ adj. ,

in + finite in + finish definite
finish definite finite indefinite
infinite transfinite

infinitesimal /`infini5tesim(E)l/ adj. n.

infinite + small

infinity /in5finiti/ n.
infinite

infirm /in5fE:m/ adj.

in + firm

inflame /in5fleim/ v. ; ()
in, en + flame

inflamed /in5fleimd/ adj.

in, en + flame

inflammable /in5flAmEbEl/ adj.;

inflame + able

inflammation /`inflE5meiFEn/ n. ; ;
inflame + tion

inflate /in5fleit/ v.
in + flat

inflated /in5fleitid/ adj.;

in + flat
conflate deflate inflate insufflate flatulent
flatus ,,

Nature is the true law.

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inflexible /in5fleksEbEl/ adj. ;

inflict /in5flikt/ v.
in + flict
afflict ,conflict inflict

infliction /in5flikFEn/ n. (),

inflict

influx /5inflQks/ n. ,
in + flux
conflux , efflux , flux influx reflux ,

informality /`infC:5mAlEti/ n. ,
in + formal + ity

informer /in5fC:mE(r)/ n.,

inform + er

infraction /in5frAkFEn/ n.
in + fraction(break )break the law
fraction , ,

infringe /in5frindA/ v.,

in + fringe

infuriate /in5fjuErieit/ v.()

in, en + fury fur ()
fury furious , ,

infuse /in5fju:z/ v.;

in + fuse
confuse defuse diffuse , effuse
fuse infuse interfuse perfuse profuse
refuse suffuse transfuse

ingenious /in5dAi:niEs/ adj.,

in + genius

Nature teaches us to love our friends but religion our enemies.

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genius

ingenue /AnAei5nju:/ n.
ingenuous

ingenuity /`indAi5nju:iti/ n.,

ingenious
ingenuousigenius

ingenuous /in5dAenjuEs/ adj.,

genuine generatein + genuous
MM
ingenious ()ingenuity

ingest /in5dAest/ v.,

in + digest ()

ingestion /in5dAestFEn/ n. ,;

ingrained /in5greind/ adj.

in + grain + ed

ingrate /in5greit/ n.
in + grate
grateful

ingratiate /in5greiFieit/ v. ()
inen + gratify
She ingratiates herself with the boss gratify

ingratiating /in5greiFieitiN/ adj.

ingratiate + ing

ingredient /in5gri:diEnt/ n.
grade greedy

ingress /5ingres/ n.
in + gress
aggress congress(),degressive()digress()
ingress()egress()progress ()regress ()retrogress (

Nature will have its course.

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)transgress ()

inhabit /in5hAbit/ v. ,
in + habit
habitat

inhabitant /in5hAbitEnt/ n. ;
in + habit

inhale /in5heil/ v.
in + hale
exhale inhale

inherent /in5hiErEnt/ adj.,

in + here inherit

inherit /in5herit/ v.
in + heir
inherit heritage , heritor ,

inheritor /in5heritE(r)/ n. ,
inherit + or

inhibit /in5hibit/ v.
prohibitin + hibit hold

inhibited /in5hibtid/ adj.,

prohibitin + hibit hold
exhibit (holdhold out)inhibit (in hold )prohibit (
)

inhibition /`inhi5biFEn/ n. ,;

inhibitor /in5hibitE/ n.
inhibit + or

inhumane /`inhju:5mein/ adj.

in + humane

inimical /i5nimikEl/ adj.,

Nature, time, and patience are the three great physicians.

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enemy

inimitable /i5nimitEbEl/ adj.,

in + imitate

iniquitous /i5nikwitEs/ adj.,

in + equity i=e

iniquity /i5nikwiti/ n.,

in + equity i=e

initial /i5niFEl/ adj. ,; n.()

in + it
itinerate

initiate /i5niFieit/ v. ,;
in + it itinerate

initiative /i5niFiEtiv/ n. ;
initial ,

injection /in5dAekFEn/ n. ;
inject in + ject
abject deject eject inject interject ,
object project reject subject traject

injunction /in5dAQNkFEn/ n. ,
enjoin in + junction

inkling /5iNkliN/ n. ,;,

ink + ling

innate /`i5neit/ adj. ,

in + nature native

innocence /5inEsEns/ n. ,
in + noc-

Necessity is the mother of all invention.

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innocent /5inEsEnt/ adj. ,;;
in + noc- in + no + cent
nocent , noxious obnoxious ,

innocuous /i5nCkjuEs/ adj. (,)

in + noc- innoxious
nocent , noxious innoxious , obnoxious ,

innovative /5inEuveitiv/ adj.

innovate + ivenovel
novel , novelty , , renovate , ,

innuendo /`inju5endEu/ n. ,
inner + + do
insinuate ,

inoculate /i5nCkjuleit/ v. ,
in + ocula- in + o + cultivate

ocular , , binocular ,osculate

inoffensive /inE5fensiv/ adj.

in + offensive

inordinate /in5Crdinit; i5nC:dinEt/ adj. ,

in + ordered
ordered ,disorderly disordered , ,

inquietude /in5kwaiitju:d/ n. ,
in + quiet

inquiry /in5kwaiEri/ n.
inquire + yenquiry

inquisitive /in5kwizitiv/ adj. ;

in + question
acquisition , disquisition , exquisite inquisitive
perquisite() prerequisite requisite(
required) requisition , ,

Never fail to do anything good which you deem as petty; never dare to do anything evil which you
consider as trivial. Page 357
inroad /5inrEud/ n.;
in road ,

insalubrity /insE5lu:briti/ n.
in + salubrity

insane /in5sein/ adj.

in + sane
sane ()

insanity /in5sAniti/ n. ;
in + sanity
sanity

insatiable /in5seiFEbEl/ adj. ,

in + satisfy
satisfy ,

inscribe /in5skraib/ v. ,
in + scribedescribe
ascribe , circumscribe , conscribe
describe inscribeprescribe proscribe
scribblesubscribe superscribe (),,transcribe

inscription /in5skripFEn/ n. ;
inscribedescription

inscrutable /in5skru:tEbEl/ adj. ,

in + scrutiny
scrutiny

insecticide /in5sektisaid/ n.
insect + cide

insecure /insi5kjuE/ adj. ,;

in + secure

insensate /in5senseit/ adj.;

in + sensate

Never put off till tomorrow what should be done today.

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insensibility /insensi5biliti/ n. ,

insensible /in5sensEbEl/ adj. ;

in + sensible

insensitive /in5sensitiv/ adj. ,

in + sensitive

insensitivity /in`sensi5tiviti/ n. ,
insensitive + ity

insentient /in5senFEnt/ adj. ,

in + sentient

insert /in5sE:t; 5insE:t/ v.

in + sert
assert desert dessert dissert exsert(+)
insert()

insertion /in5sE:FEn/ n. ,

insider /in5saidE/ n. ,
inside + er

insidious /in5sidiEs/ adj.,

inside

insight /5insait/ n.
in + sight

insightful /in5saitful/ adj.

insignia /in5signiE/ n. ,
sign , ,

insinuate /in5sinjueit/ v. ,
in + sin + ate,
sinuate (sin sin),

insipid /in5sipid/ adj. ,

Never say die.

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in + sip
sip()()()

insistence /in5sistEns/ n. ,
insist

insolate /5insEuleit/ v.
in + sola-
solar ,

insolent /5insElEnt/ adj. ,

in + sole

insoluble /in5sCljubEl/ adj. ;

in + soluble

insolvency /in5sClvEnsi/ n.
in + solvency

insolvent /in5sClvEnt/ adj.

in + solvent in + solve ()

insomnia /in5sCmniE/ n.
in + somn-
somn- somniferous somnolent , somnambulate

insouciance /in5su:siEns/ n. ,
in + soul in + solicit

insouciant /in5su:siEnt/ adj.

in + soul in + solicit
soul

inspection /in5spekFEn/ n.,

in + spect
circumspect inspect introspect prospect
retrospect respect suspect

Never too old to learn.

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inspiration /`inspE5reiFEn/ n. (),
inspire

inspired /in5spaiEd/ adj. ,

inspire

instability /`instE5biliti/ n. ,
in + stable

install /in5stC:l/ v. ,;
in,en + stall instore
stall , ,.(),

installment /in5stC:lmEnt/ n. ;
installin + stall + ment

instantaneous /`instEn5teiniEs/ adj. ;

instant

instate /in5steit/ v.
in state

instigate /5instigeit/ v. ,
in + stick , g=k=ck
goad instinct ()

instigator /5instigeitE (r)/ n. ,

instigate + or

instill /in5stil/ v. ;
in + still
still instill distill

instinct /in5stiNkt/ n.
instigatein + stick
instigate ,

instinctive /in5stiNktiv/ adj. ,

institute /5institju:t/ v. ,(,); n. ,

Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.

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in, en + statute statue institute

statute , statue constitute destitute institute

prostitutesubstitute

institution /`insti5tju:FEn/ n. ,,

institutionalized /insti5tju:FEnElaizd/ adj. ,

institute ,

instrumental /`instru5mentEl/ adj. ,

,

instrumentalist /instrE5mentElist/ n.
instrument

insubordinate /`insE5bC:dEnit/ adj. ,

in + subordinate
subordinate(sub + order ), coordinate(co
+ order ) , , , inordinate (in + order)
superordinate(super + order)

insubstantial /`insEb5stAnFl/ adj.;

in + substantial

insufficient /`insE5fiFEnt/ adj.

in + sufficient

insular /5insjulE/ adj. ;

islandinsular n, u
insulate ; isolate , ,

insularity /`insju5lAriti/ n.

insulate /5insjuleit/ v. ;
isolateisland, insular
isolate , ,

insulin /5insjulin/ n.
+ insul + in

No cross, no crown.
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insuperable /in5sju:pErEbEl/ adj.
in + super able

insurgent /in5sE:dAEnt/ adj. ,; n.

in + surge
resurgent

insurrection /`insE5rekFEn/ n. ,
sur + rect insurgent
correct ,erect

intact /in5tAkt/ adj. ,

in + contact

intangibility /`intAndAE5bilEti/ n.,

in + tangible

intangible /in5tAndAEbEl/ adj.

in + tangiblesin, cos, tantantangent

integral /5intigrEl/ adj. ;

integer int

integrate /5intigreit/ v.
integer int

integrity /in5tegriti/ n. ,;

intellect /5intilekt/ n. ,
intelligentintel + selectIntel
intelligent ,,

intelligible /in5telidAEbEl/ adj. ,

intelligent + ble

intemperance /in5tempErens/ n. ,
in + temperate

No news is good news.

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intemperate /in5tempErit/ adj. ,
in + temperate in + temperature
temperate , , , ()temperature

intensify /in5tensifai/ v.
intense

intent /in5tent/ adj. ,;,

intense

intentional /in5tenFEnEl/ adj. ,

intention

inter /in5tE:/ v.
in + ter in +
territory terra terrace

interaction /`intE5rAkFEn/ n. ()
inter + action

intercede /`intE5si:d/ v. ,
inter + cede
cede , access concede intercede precede recede
retrocede secede supercede

intercept v. ,
inter + cept accept
accept concept except intercept percept precept

intercessor /`intE5sesE(r)/ n.
inter + cess + or

interchangeable /`intE5tFeindAEbEl/ adj.

inter + changeable

interdependent /`intE:di5pendEnt/ adj.

interdict /5intEdikt/ v. ; (); n.

inter + dict
inter + dict

No one can be perfectly free till all are free; no one can be perfectlymoral till all are moral; no one can be
perfectly happy till all are happy. Page 364

contradict dictate dictator , edict indict

maledict predictvaledict verdict

interdisciplinary /`intE`disi5plinEri/ adj.

interest /5intrist/ v.; n.,

interference /`intE5fiErEns/ n. ,

interim /5intErim/ n. ,; adj.

inter + im

interlace /`intE5leis/ v. ;
inter + lace lace

interlock /`intE5lCk/ v. ,
inter+lock

interlocking /5intE5lCkiN/ adj.

inter lock

interlocutor /`intE5lCkjutE/ n. ,
inter + locu- logu-, c=g dialogue
allocution circumlocution elocution interlocutory
locution

interloper /5intElEupE/ n.
inter + lop + erlope

interlude /5intElu:d/ n. ()
inter + lude play , perception
allude collude( conspire, plot)delude deceive,
trickelude escape the perception, understandinginterlude prelude
postlude

interminable /in5tE:minEbEl/ adj.

in + terminate inter + min ()

intermingle /`intE5miNgEl/ v. ,
inter + mingle mingle mix

No one can call back yesterday.

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intermission /`intE5miFEn/ n. ,
intermit inter + mission

intermittent /`intE5mitEnt/ adj. ,

inter + mit send
admit commit (),demit emit remit
permit intermit omit submit summit (sum
+ MIT )transmit

intern /in5tE:n/ v. ,; n.
internal

internecine /`intE5ni:sain/ adj. ,

inter + necr- inter + neck
necrology , necropsy

internment /in5tE:nmEnt/ n.
intern

interplay /5intEplei/ n.
interact

interpolate /in5tE:pEleit/ v. ;
inter + polish inter + pole

interpose /`intE5pEuz/ v. ...;

inter + position

interregnum /`intE5regnEm/ n.
inter + reg- regal ,regime
regal , regalia , (), regime reign

interrelate /`intEri5leit/ v. ,
inter+relate

interrogate /in5terEgeit/ v. ,
inter + rogate
abrogate arrogate derogate , interrogate
prorogate subrogate surrogate

No one can make you feel inferior without you consent.

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interrogative /`intE5rCgEtiv/ adj.,
interrogate

interrupt /`intE5rQpt/ v. ;,
inter + rupt
abrupt (), , bankrupt corrupt
disrupt erupt interrupt +
irrupt inrupture ,

intersect /`intE5sekt/ v. ,
inter + sect
sect section bisect dissect insect intersect
, resect , transect ,

intersperse /`intE5spE:s/ v. ;
inter + sperse scatter
asperse disperse intersperse ,

interstice /in5tE:stis/ n. ,
inter + stick
interstitial(inter+ stitch ) ,

intertwine /`intE5twain/ v. ,,
inter + twine
twine , , , ()

intervene /`intE5vi:n/ v. ,
inter + vene inter +
venue contravene convene convention intervene
supervene

interweave /`intE5wi:v/ v. ,
inter + weave

intestate /in5testeit/ adj.

in + testate testate
testate

intestine /in5testin/ n. adj.

internalin + test + in

No one is wise at all times.

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intimate /5intimit/ v.
inter + mate

intimate /5intimit/ v.
inter + mate

intimidate /in5timideit/ v. ;
in, en + timidate
timid ,

intolerant /in5tClErEnt/ adj.

in + tolerant I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to
say it. tolerant Intolerant

tolerate ,

intoxicant /in5tCksikEnt/ adj.\n. ()

in + toxi-
toxic ,

intoxicate /in5tCksikeit/ v. ;
in + toxi-

intractable /in5trAktEbEl/ adj. ;

in + tractable
abstract attract contract detract , distract
extract protract retract subtract tractable
tractor

intransigence /in5trAnsidAEns/ n. ,
intransigent

intransigent /in5trAnsidAEnt/ adj.

in + transact transigent transact
transient ,

intrepid /in5trepid/ adj. ;

in + trepid

No pains, no gains.
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trepid (),

intricate /5intrikEt/ adj.

in + trick complicate
intricate , , extricate ,

intrigue /in5tri:g/ v. ;
in + trick, trigue trickg=k=cktrigger
trick , ,

intriguing /in5tri:giN/ adj.

intrinsic /in5trinsik/ adj. ;

inter, introintro + in intro + inside
extra-

introspection /`intrE5spekFEn/ n. ,
intro + spect
inspect

introvert /5intrEvE:t/ n.
intro + vert
advert , avertconvert,divertevert
extrovertintrovertinterconvert invertpervert
revertsubvert

intrude /in5tru:d/ v. ;
in + trude
-trude () extrude , intrude ,
obtrude , protrude

intumescence /`intju:5mesns/ n. ,
in, en + tume
tumor ()

inundate /5inEndeit; 5inQndet/ v. ;

in + unda under + date

undulate , abundantinundate redundant

inured /i5njuEd/ adj.

No pleasure without pain.

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in, en + usedin + use
be used to doing sth get used to

invade /in5veid/ v. ,
in + vade in +
wade evade invade pervade

invalid /in5vAlid/ adj.

in + valid

invalidate /in5vAlideit/ v. ;
invalid + ate invalid

invariable /in5veEriEbEl/ adj.

in +variable

invariance /in5veEriEns/ n.
in +variance

invective /in5vektiv/ n. ,
in + vector in + victim
in + victory

inveigh /in5vei/ v.,

in + way in + weigh

inveigle /in5veigEl/ v. ,
in + veil in +

inventory /5invEntEri/ n. ;
invent inventory

inverse /in5vE:s/ adj. ;

invertin + verse
adverseaverse converse(diverse(
,inverse(),obverse(),perverse(),reverse(,),transverse(), universe

No sweet without sweat.

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invert /in5vE:t/ v. ,
in + vert reverse
advert , avertconvert,divertevert
extrovertintrovertinterconvert invertpervert
revertsubvert

invertebrate /in5vE:tibrit/ adj. n. ()

in + vertebrate
vertebrate vertical + bone

investiture /in5vestitFE/ n. (),

in + vest investment
investiture
vest , , , vestiary ,vestment , ,

inveterate /in5vetErit/ adj.

in + veteran , , ,

invidious /in5vidiEs/ adj. ,

envyi=e
envious ,

invigilate /in5vidAileit/ v.
in + vigil
vigil vigilant ,

invigorate /in5vigEreit/ v. ,
in,en + vigor
vigor , , vigorous

invigorating /in5vigEreitiN/ adj.

invigoration /in`vigE5reiFEn/ n. ,,

invincible /in5vinsEbEl/ adj.

in + vinciblevinc-victorywin, + blein + win + ble
vincible(winable) , win (), ,

inviolable /in5vaiElEbEl/ adj. ;

inviolate

No way is impossible to courage.

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inviolate /in5vaiElit/ adj. ;
in + violate

inviting /in5vaitiN/ adj. ,

invite

invoice /5invCis/ n. ; v.
in, en + voy + ce i=yin + voice

voyage

invoke /in5vEuk/ v. ; ; ()
invocationin + vocal
vocation n., , , convoke ()equivoke ()
evoke()invoke()provoke()
revoke()

involuntary /in5vClEntEri/ adj.

in+ voluntary
volunteer

invulnerable /in5vQlnErEbEl/ adj.

in + vulnerable

iodine /5aiEdi:n/ n. ,
io + ioidiot

iota /ai5EutE/ n. ,
ion isolate a
alpha, beta, , delta, omegaiotai

irascible /i5rAsEbEl/ adj.

erase

irate /ai5reit/ adj.

irritate

ire /5aiE/ n. ; v.

Nobody lives without faults.

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ire, I re(
re)
irritate

iridescent /`iri5desEnt/ adj. ,

iris, rid=risred + scene
ridiculous - risible rid = ris

irk /E:k/ v. ,
ire

irksome /5E:ksEm/ adj. ,

irk + some

ironclad /5aiEnklAd; 5aiEn5klAd/ adj. ;

iron + clad
clad adj. clothe

ironic /ai5rCnik/ adj. ;

irony

irony /5aiErEni/ n. ;
iron

irradiate /i5reidieit/ v. ,
radiate , Radio radar radiate
irradiate

irradicable /i5rAdikEbl/ adj.

ir + radicate

irrational /i5rAFEnEl/ adj.

ir + rational

irreconcilable /i`rekEn5sailEbEl/ adj. ,

ir + reconcilable

irredeemable /`iri5di:mEbl/ adj.

ir + redeemable

Not keeping an appointment is an act of clear dishonesty. You may as well borrow a person's money as
his time. Page 373
irreducible /iri5dju:sib(E)l;(uC)-du:sibl/ adj.
ir + reduce + ble

irrefutable /i5refjutEbl/ adj.

ir + refutable

irrelevant /i5relivEnt/ adj.

ir + relevant

irreparable /i5repErEbEl/ adj. ;

ir + repair + ble

irreproachable /iri5prEutFEb(E)l/ adj. ;

ir +reproachable

irresistible /`iri5zistEbEl/ adj. ,

ir + resistible

irresolute /i5rezElu:t/ adj.

ir + resolute

irreverence /i5revErEns/ n.
ir + reverence

irrevocable /i5revEkEbEl/ adj. ;

ir + revocable

irrigate /5irigeit/ v. ;
rig- rain ir + rain + gate

irritable /5iritEbEl/ adj. ;

irritate

irritate /5iriteit/ v. ;

isolate /5aisEleit/ v. ; ...

island

issue /5iFu:; 5isju:/ v. ,; ,; n. ()

Not to advance is to go back.

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isthmus /5ismEs/ n.
i + sth, I sthI

iterate /5itEreit/ v. ,
literate l + iterate

itinerant /ai5tinErEnt/ adj. ,

it + in + errant

itinerary /ai5tinErEri/ n. ;
it + inner()itinerate + diary

ivory /5aivEri/ n. ,
ivyI + victory, ivy: (
)
ivyI V

jabber /5dAAbE/ v.

gibber gabble , babble

jade /dAeid/ n. ,,
judge

jaded /5dAeidid/ adj. ; ; ()

jagged /5dAAgid/ adj. ,

jamb /dAAm/ n. ()
jam + b : jam

jamboree /`dAAmbE5ri:/ n.
jam + boring
jam + berry

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

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jape /dAeip/ v.(at)

jargon /5dAB:gEn/ n.
:

jarring /5dAB:riN/ adj.

:,

jaundiced /5dAC:ndist/ adj.

prejudiced

jaunt /dAC:nt/ v.\n.

journey + aunt joy + aunt

jaunty /5dAC:nti/ adj. ,

jaunt

jealousy /5dAelEsi/ n. ;
jealous

jeer /dAiE/ v.

jejune /dAi5dAu:n/ adj. ;

+ june:
junior

jeopardize /5dAepEdaiz/ v. ,
+ operate :,

jeopardy /5dAepEdi/ n.
+ operate :,
?

jerk /dAE:k/ n.\v.

Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it.
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jest /dAest/ v.\n. ,

gesture joke + gesture guest

jesting /5dAestiN/ adj. ;

jettison /5dAetisEn/ v. ; n.
jet + tion

jibe /dAaib/ v. ,
gibe
()

jigsaw puzzle /5dAigsC:-pQzl/ n.

jigsaw saw

jingoism /5dAiNgEuizEm/ n. ;
+ ism

jingoist /5dAiNgEuist/ n.
jingoism + ist

jitter /5dAitE/ v. ,
+ ter

jockey /5dACki/ n., ()v.

keyDJJjockey
disc jockey CD

jocular /5dACkjulE/ adj. ,;

joke + :

jocund /5dACkEnd/ adj. ,

jokeBBS

jog /dACg/ v.

Nothing is difficult to the man who will try.

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jog,
Mr.Right

jolly /5dACli/ adj. ,

joy

jolt /dAEult/ v. ;n.,

zhouzhou
bolt

jot /dACt/ v.
+ note

jovial /5dAEviEl/ adj.

joyvy

jubilant /5dAu:bilEnt/ adj. ,

: job + ill

judicial /dAu:5diF(E)l/ adj. ,

judge

judicious /dAu:5diFEs/ adj. ;

judge

judiciousness /dAu5diFEsnis/ n.

juggernaut /5dAQgEnC:t/ n.
jugger + naut

astronaut

junction /5dAQNkFEn/ n. ;
joinjoin + section

juncture /5dAQNktFE/ n.,;

join + ture
junction

Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.

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jurisprudence /`dAuEris5pru:dEns/ n. ,
juris + prudence
Juris

jury /5dAuEri/ n.
jur
Judge

justifiable /5dAQstifaiEbEl/ adj. ,

just

justify /5dAQstifai/ v. ...

just,justice + fy

juvenile /5dAu:vEnail/ adj. ,

juniorjovial

juxtapose /`dAQkstE5pEuz/ v. ,
junct + posenext + post

kaleidoscopic /kE`laidE5skCpik/ adj.

colored + scope

keen /ki:n/ adj., , , ,

king king

ken /ken/ n. ;

kennel /5kenl/ n. ,

canal kernal tunnel

kernel /5kE:nl/ n. ;
corn

killjoy /5kildACi/ n.
kill, joy

Nothing seek, nothing find.

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kin /kin/ n.(), , , ,
kind
akin ,

kindle /5kindl/ v. ,
candle

kindred /5kindrid/ adj.,

kind + red

kinetic /ki5netik/ adj.

kick net k=c, cinema
cinematograph

kiosk /5ki:Csk/ n. ,
ask,

kitten /5kitn/ n.
catkit, kitty

kleptomania /`kleptE5meiniE/ n.
collect kept + mania()

knack /nAk/ n. ;
knock

knave n.,
knife

knead /ni:d/ vt. ,

knee

knocker /5nCkE/ n. ;
knock + er

knoll /nEul/ n.
knell
kneel

Offence is the best defence.

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knotty /5nCti/ adj. ;
knot

know-how /5nEuhau/ n. ,
know how

knowledgeable /5nClidAEbEl/ adj. ,

knowledge + able

labile /5leibail/ adj.,

lab + ill

labored /5leibEd/ adj. ; ()

labor

labyrinth /5lAbErinW/ n.
lab + ring

labyrinthine /`lAbE5rinWain/ adj. ,

lacerate /5lAsEreit/ v. ;
+ ate

laceration /`lAsE5reiFEn/ n. ;

lachrymose /5lAkrimEus/ adj. ;

lacrymalla + cryla the + cry

lackadaisical /lAkE5deizik(E)l/ adj. ;

lacka + daisy

lackey /5lAki/ n. ,
lack + key

lackluster /5lAklQstE(r)/ adj. ;

lack+luster

laconic /lE5kCnik/ adj.

lack + nice

On earth there is nothing great but man; in the man there is nothing great but mind.
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laconism /5lAkEnizEm/ n.
lack + ism

lactic /5lAktik/ adj.

galact galaxy milky waygalacticlick +

lag /lAg/ v. ,
lug(:) ,, leglag
luggage

laggard /5lAgEd/ adj. ; ; n.

lagged
sluggard ,

lagoon /lE5gu:n/ n.
lake, lake + :,

lair /leE/ n. ;
lie laylie + air

laity /5leiiti/ n. ;
lay
lay layman ,

lambaste /lAm5beist/ v. ;
lam + baste lam bastard lamb + beast

lam() ,

lament /lE5ment/ n., , v.,,

lame lam

laminate /5lAmineit/ v. ()

lampoon /lAm5pu:n/ n. ; v.
lamp + on

lance /lB:ns/ n. ;

On the great clock of time there is but one word,"now" -------

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lenth long

lancet /5lB:nsit/ n.
lance + et

landfill /5lAndfil/ n.
land fill

landlocked /5lAndlCkt/ adj.

land locked

landmark /5lAndmB:k/ n. ;
land + mark

landslide /5lAndslaid/ n. ;
land slide

languid /5lANgwid/ adj. ;

language (GRE)langu-

languish /5lANgwiF/ v. ;
language (GRE)langu-

languor /5lANgE/ n.
language (GRE)langu-

lank /lANk/ adj. ; ;

longa=o,k=g

lapidary /5lApidEri/ n. ,
lapid- ,

lapse /lAps/ n. ; ()
slipcollapse lax, relax
pass collapse elapse lapse , , , ,,
prolapse relapse ()

Once bitten, twice shy. ,

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larder /5lB:dE/ n.
lard()
lard :()()

largesse /lBr5dAes/ n. ;
large

lark /lB:k/ n. ,
lake park lark
bark

larva /5lB:vE/ n. ()
lava lava

lascivious /lE5siviEs/ adj. ;

lust last + civl lass +
civil

lash /lAF/ n. ; ;
l + + ash
clash(lash) , eyelash flash , plash()
,slash(lash) , , ,splash() , ,

lassitude /5lAsitju:d/ n. ;
less loss + attitude ()
lass

lasso /lA5su:/ n. ()

lasting /5lB:stiN/ adj. ,

last

latch /lAtF/ n.; v.

latency /5leitnsi/ n.
late ent

Once virtue is lost, all is lost. ,

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latent /5leitEnt/ adj.
late ent

lathe /lei5/ n.
laser lathe

latitude /5lAtitju:d/ n. ;
lati- + itude altitude latitudeattitude

altitude (), ,(,)latitude , , (

)attitude , , ,

lattice /5lAtis/ n. ()
latitude

laud /lC:d/ v/n.,

applaud lord In GodWe
Trust

laudable /5lC:dEbEl/ adj.

laudatory /5lC:dEtEri/ adj. ,

applaud

lava /5lB:vE/ n.
lav- + va
lavatory ()

lave /leiv/ n. ;
lav- wave

lavish /5lAviF/ adj. ;

vf

lavishly /5lAviFli/ adv.

lav- ishlavish

lax /lAks/ adj. ;

relax

One false move may lose the game.

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laxative /5lAksEtiv/ adj. ; ; n.
lax

laxity /5lAksiti/ n. ;
lax + ity

layman /5leimEn/ n. ();

lay + man ,

leakage /5li:kidA/ n. ,
lick

lean /li:n/ v. ; ; adj.

cline,incline learn

lease /li:s/ n. ; ; v.
less ()

leash /li:F/ n.()

lease

leaven /5levEn/ n. , ; v. ,
leaf, f=ve

lecherous /5letFErEs/ adj.

lick,:
letch , lascivious

lechery /5letFEri/ n. ,
lick

lectern /5lektEn/ n.
lecture +

ledger /5ledAE/ n.
le,liao

leer /liE/ v. ,

One false step will make a great difference.

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ee l

leery() , ,

leery /5liEri/ adj.,

leer

leeward /5li:wEd/ adj.

lee + ward
lee , , forward

leeway /5li:wei/ n.()

leave way

legacy /5legEsi/ n. ;
legate legal +

legate(leg + gate ) , delegate

delegacy, ,

legend /5ledAEnd/ n.
dilligent, intelligent
log + endreligion
legend

elegant ,

legerdemain /`ledAEdE5mein/ n. ;
leg + er + domain

legible /5ledAEbEl/ adj. ;

legal + ble

legion /5li:dAEn/ n. ;
leg + ion region

legislate /5ledAisleit/ v.

One good turn deserves another.

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legal + ate

legitimate /li5dAitimit/ adj. ;

legit- lega, legi legit + mate

leisureliness /li5FElinis/ n. ,
leisure

lenient /5li:niEnt/ adj. , ,

lenientlent(lend) + ,
relent re + lent

leonine /5li:Enain/ adj.

leolion80leo

leprosy /5leprEsi/ n.
lip +

lesion /5li:AEn/ n. ;
lesson give him a lesson

lethal /5li:WEl/ adj.

let + (death)

lethargic /le5WB:dAik/ adj.

lethargy

lethargy /5leWEdAi/ n. ;
leth-+ energy

lettering /5letEriN/ n. ,;
letter

levee /5levi/ n. ;
lev- , level + ee
levee

One hour today is worth two tomorrow.

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levelheaded /`levEl`hedid/ adj.,
level + head

lever /5li:vE/ n. ; v.
levy- + er level+ er

elevator elevate alleviate

leverage /5li:vEridA/ n. ; ,
lever

levitate /5leviteit/ v. ()
lev- + it + ate elevate
elevator elevate alleviate

levity /5leviti/ n. ;
levitateLevis
elevator elevate alleviate

levy /5levi/ v.\n. ;

lev- raise raise moneynavy leave ,

lewd /lu:d/ adj. ,

lexical /5leksikEl/ adj. ;

lex legal

lexicographer /`leksi5kCgrEfE/ n.
lex + graph + er

lexicon /5leksikEn/ n.
lex + icon

liability /`laiE5biliti/ n. ;
liable

liaison /li5eizEn/ n. ,

One link broken, the whole chain is broken.

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libation /lai5beiFEn/ n. ();

oblation ()

libel /5laibEl/ v.\n. (),

lip + label

libellous /5laibEles/ adj.

libel + ous

liberality /`libE5rAliti/ n. ;
liberal

liberate /5libEreit/ v.,

liberal

libertine /5libEti:n/ n. ,
liberty + ine

libido /li5bi:dEu/ n. ;
liber + do + do ()

libretto /li5bretEu/ n. ();

librar- + o
library o

license /5laisEns/ n. ;

licentious /lai5senFEs/ adj. ;

license

licit /5lisit/ adj. ,

legitimate legit- license
legit

One loses by pride and gains by modesty.

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lien /li:En/ n. ,
lie + alien

ligature /5ligEtFE/ n. ()
oblige leg +

colligate , , ligate (:()), obligate

lighthearted /lait5hB:tid/ adj.

light hearted

ligneous /5ligniEs/ adj. ,

lig- l + ign-
ignite ,

liken /5laikEn/ v. ......

like

limb /lim/ n. ();

climb lame + b : ,

limb (b) limp(p) limn (line )lime(limit

lemon)

limber /5limbE/ adj.

limb

limbo /5limbEu/ n. ,

limb + OO

limerick /5limErik/ n.
lime + rick

limestone /5laimstEun/ n.
lime limit
limb (b) limp(p) limn (line )lime(limit
lemon)

One mans fault is other mans lesson.

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limited /5limitid/ adj.
limit

limn /lim/ v. ;
line, lime + line
limb (b) limp(p) limn (line )lime(limit
lemon)

limousine /`limu5zi:n/ n. ,

limp /limp/ v. ; adj.,

limb + p

limpid /5limpid/ adj. ,

lim- +

limnetic

lineal /5liniEl/ adj. ,

line + ll
lineage(line + age ) ,

lineaments /5liniEmEntz/ n.(),

line + ment

linear /5liniE/ adj. ;

line

linger /5liNgE/ v. ,
long + erlength + er line + er

lingual /5liNgwEl/ adj. ;

language

linguistics /liN5gwistiks/ n.
language + tics

One may overcome a thousand men in battle, but he who conquers himeself is the greatest victor.
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linoleum /li5nEuliEm/ n.
linen + oleum(oil, petroleum)linen line

lionize /5laiEnaiz/ v. ,
lion + ize

liquefy /5likwifai/ v. ,
liquid + fy

liquidate /5likwideit/ v. ;
liquid

lissome adj.,
list + somelist + som ()

list /list/ v./n.

listen

listless /5listlEs/ adj.

list + less

literal /5litErEl/ adj. , ;

letter

literate /5litErit/ adj. ;

letterliterature

literati /`litE5rB:ti/ n. ; ()
literate

lithe /lai5/ adj. ,

lissomleather
li,the athlete

litigant /5litigEnt/ n.
litig- lit(light) + ig, ign-+
litigate

One should be the first to worry for the future of the state and the last to claim his share of happiness.
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litter /5litE/ n. ; ()
:, le se()litter
little +er

littoral /5litErEl/ adj. ; n. ,

litter

liturgy /5litEdAi/ n.
light + urgent

livid /5livid/ adj. (); ()

livered ()
vivid , , ,

loaf /lEuf/ n. (); v.

l + oaf

loam /lEum/ n.

loan

loathe /lEu5/ v. ,
loan

loathing /5lEu5iN/ n. ,
loathe + ing

loathsome /5lEu5sEm/ adj.

loath + some

lobby /5lCbi/ n. ,
+ by
lob (),

lobe /lEub/ n. ; (,)

globe ()

locale /lEu5kB:l/ n.

One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning.

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local location

locate /lEu5keit/ v. ...; ...

local + ate

locomotion /`lEukE5mEuFEn/ n. ,
local + motion

locomotive /`lEukE5mEutiv/ adj. ; n.

local + motion O
motionl

locus /5lEukEs/ n. ,
locationfocus

locust /5lEukEst/ n. ;
()

locution /lEu5kju:FEn/ n. ;
logue , c=gdialogue
allocution circumlocution elocution interlocutory
locution

lode /lEud/ n.
lead load explode

loft /lCft/ n.,

lift ,,

lofty /5lCfti/ adj. ,

lift ,

log /lCg/ n.\v. ,;

blogweblog

logistics /lE5dAistiks/ n.
logic

One wrong thought may cause a lifelong regret.

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logjam /5lCgdAAm/ n. ;
log + jam

loiter /5lCitE/ v. ;

loll /lCl/ v.

longevity /lCn5dAeviti/ n.
longe + vital

longing /5lCNiN/ n.
(long)
belong

longitude /5lCndAitju:d/ n.
long + itude
latitude ( + itude)

long-range adj.,

long-standing adj.

long-term adj.,

long-winded adj.
long + wind + ed

loom /lu:m/ n.;v.()

lmgroom
roomloom

loon /lu:n/ n. ;
lone loon o,

loop /lu:p/ n. ,

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. ,

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loosen /5lu:sEn/ v. ,
loose + en

lope /lEup/ n. ; v.
slope slow + leap

antelope ()elope gallop(gallon + lope)

lope slope

lopsided /5lCp5saidid/ adj.,

: + side + side

loquacious /lEu5kweiFEs/ adj.,

logue, locu c=g=qu
locution colloquy , eloquent , grandiloquent loquacious
magniloquent obloquy ,soliloquy , ventriloquy

lore /lC:/ n. ;
learn explore
folklore

lottery /5lCtEri/ n. ,
lot

lounge /laundA/ v. n.
lodge

lout /laut/ n. v.

lowbred /lEu5bred/ adj. ,

low + breed

lubricant /5lu:brikEnt/ n.
+ brake
lubricate

lubricate /5lu:brikeit/ v.

Only the selfless can be fearless.

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 + brake

lubricious /lu:5briFEs/ adj. ;

lubricate

lucid /5lu:sid/ adj. ,

lucrative /5lu:krEtiv/ adj. ,

luck + create
luxury

lucre /5lu:kE/ n. (),

luck luxury

lucubrate /5lu:kjubreit/ v. ,
(),GRE

lucubration /`lu:kju:5breiFEn/ n.

ludicrous /5lu:dikrEs/ adj.

ridiculous , r=l

lugubrious /lu:5gu:briEs/ adj.

G

lugubriousness /lE5gu:briEsnis/ n.
lugubrious + ness

lukewarm /`lu:k5wC:m/ adj. ,

lake warm

lull /lQl/ n.; v.

lullaby

lullaby /5lQlEbai/ n.

Opportunities do not wait. ,

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lull + baby lull baby

lull (), , ,

lumber /5lQmbE/ v. , n. ,
cumber timber
long +
cumber encumber timber ,

lumberjack /5lQmbEdAAk/ n.
lumber + jack

lumen /5lu:mEn/ n.
, illuminate

luminary /5lu:minEri/ n. ,
lumin-

luminous /5lu:minEs/ adj. ;

illuminate
illuminate lumen

lump /lQmp/ n. ,; v.
lamp limp
lamp bump hump (), plump

lunatic /5lu:nEtik/ n. ; adj.

luna

lurch /lE:tF/ n. ; v.
lunch

lure /ljuE; luE/ n.\v. ,

lurid /5ljuErid/ adj.(),; ,

+ red

Optimist: A man who gets treed by a lion but enjoys the scenery.
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lurk /lE:k/ v. ,
lure + ()

luscious /5lQFEs/ adj. ;

lush, lux-delicious de
lush (luxury ) , , , (lush
)luxuriant , ,
,

lush /lQF/ adj.,

luxuriantluxurious , ,

lust /lQst/ n.
(hot)last

lascivious , , slut

lustre /5lQstE/ n. ,
illustrate lustr- illuminate lumni-

lustrous /5lQstrEs/ adj.

illustrate lustr- illuminate lumni-

lusty /5lQsti/ adj.

lust

luxuriant /lQg5zjuEriEnt/ adj. ;

luxury

lynch /lintF/ v.

lyric /5lirik/ adj. ; n.

lyre ,
,
lilyMMlily

Our bravest and best lessons are not learnt through success, but through misadventure.
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lily , ,

macabre /mE5kB:brE/ adj. ,

,remarkable

mace /meis/ n.

macerate /5mAsEreit/ v. ;
mace

machiavellian /mAkiE5veliEn/ adj.,

machine + achieve

machination /`mAki5neiFEn/ n.
machine

mackintosh /5mAkEntCF/ n. ;
make into +

maculated /5mAkju:leitid/ adj.

mark c=k

madrigal /5mAdrigEl/ n.,,

maelstrom /5meilstrEm/ n. ;
mal + stromstorm

maestro /5maistrEu/ n.
master

magenta /mE5dAentE/ n.\adj. ()

magisterial /`mAdAi5stiEriEl/ adj. ;

majesty master

Our greatest glory consists not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
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magistrate /5mAdAistreit/ n.
majesty master

magnanimous /mAg5nAnimEs/ adj. ,

magn- + animous
magnificent , ,

magnate /5mAgneit/ n.,

magnificent magnet

magnetic /mAg5netik/ adj. ,

magnet magic + net

magnetism /5mAgnitizEm/ n. ;
magnet

magnify /5mAgnifai/ v. ;
magn + fic ,
magnificent , , major

magniloquent /mAg5nilEkwEnt/ adj.

magni + loquent , dialogue
colloquy , eloquent , grandiloquent loquacious
magniloquent obloquy ,soliloquy , ventriloquy

magnitude /5mAgnitju:d/ n. ;
magni

magpie /5mAgpai/ n. ,
mag + pie

maim /meim/ v.
mayhem
mayhem ,

maintenance /5meintinEns/ n. ,
maintain , manu + tain remain + sustain
manual abstain attain detain maintain
obtain pertain retain sustain

Our happiness consists not in killing others, but in sacrificing ourselves for others.
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maize /meiz/ n.

majestic /mE5dAestik/ adj. ,

Majesty
majesty , ,

makeshift /5meik`Fift/ n.\ adj. (),

make + shift

maladroit /`mAlE5drCit/ n.
mal + adroit , adroitdraw it

malaise /mE5leiz; mE5lez/ n. ,

mal + ease

malapropism /5mAlEprCpizEm/ n.
mal + appropriate

malcontent /5mAlkEntent/ adj. ; n. ,

mal + content

malediction /`mAlE5dikFEn/ n.
male + diction
benediction contradiction , prediction ,

malefactor /5mAlEfAktE/ n.,

mal- + fact (factory) + or

maleficent /mE5lefis(E)nt/ adj.,

mal- + fic, fact (factory)

malevolent /mE5levElEnt/ adj. ,

male + volent will
benevolent ,

malfeasance /mAl5fi:zEns/ n.,

mal- + feas-
feasible (feas- ) + ble

Patience and application will carry us through.

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malfunction /mAl5fQNkFEn/ v.; n. ,
mal + function

malice /5mAlis/ n.
mal male + ice

malicious /mE5liFEs/ adj. ,

mal malice

malign /mE5lain/ v. ,; adj.

mal + ign
benign(ben + ign) (), (), ,

malignant /mE5lignEnt/ adj. ,

malign

malinger /mE5liNgE/ v.
mal + linger
linger , , ,

malleable /5mAliEbEl/ adj. ;

mallet + ble

mallet /5mAlit/ n. ,
(polo)maul ,
,

malnutrition /`mAlnju5triFEn/ n.
mal + nutrition

malodorous /`mAl5EudErEs/ adj.

mal + odorous

malpractice /`mAl5prAktis/ n. ,
mal + practice

maltreat /mAl5tri:t/ v.
mal+treat

Patience is a plaster of all sores.

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mammal /5mAmEl/ n.

mammoth /5mAmEW/ adj.

:

manacle /5mAnEkEl/ n.
man- + cle ()
manual , ,

mandate /5mAndeit/ n. ,;
mand =command + ate man + date,()

mandatory /5mAndEtEri/ adj. ,

command

maneuver /mE5nu:vE/ v.\n. (); ,

manager
manual

mangle /5mANgEl/ v. ,

mania /5meiniE/ n. ;
man +

maniacal /mE5naiEkEl/ adj. ;

manifest /5mAnifest/ n., adj., v.,

man + feast festival
()

manifestation /`mAnife5steiFEn/ n. ,

manifesto /`mAni5festEu/ n. ,
manifest + to

manifold /5mAnifEuld/ adj. ;

many + fold

Patience is a virtue.
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manipulate /mE5nipjuleit/ v.
mani- + pull
manual

manipulative /mE5nipjulEtiv/ adj. ,

mannequin /5mAnikin/ n. ;
man + equal man + queen
manikin (man + kin ), ,

mannered /5mAnEd/ adj.

manner

mannerism /5mAnErizEm/ n.
manner , , , ,

mansion /5mAnFEn/ n. ;
man + ,
manor , ,manse

mantle /5mAntl/ n. ,; v.
man + man +

manumit /`mAnju5mit/ v. ()
manu- + mit man + mit
admit commit (),demit emit remit
permit intermit omit submit summit (sum
+ MIT )transmit

manure /mE5njuE/ n. v. ...

man + urine man +

manuscript /5mAnjuskript/ n. ;
manu + script
script , ,

maple /5meipEl/ n.
map ()

mar /mB:/ v. ,

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

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maraud /mE5rC:d/ v. ,
mar + raid ,u=i raidma + raid ma

raid ,

marble /5mB:bEl/ n.
:

mare /meE/ , ,

margarine /`mB:dAE5ri:n/ n.
+ grain

marginal /5mB:dAinEl/ adj. ;

margin mark + :,

marine /mE5ri:n/ adj. ;

mar rain may rain + rain
+ rain

mariner /5mArinE/ n. ,
marine + er

marionette /`mAriE5net/ n.
marry + net
mario + net Super Mario

marital /5mAritl/ adj.

marry , ,

maritime /5mAritaim/ adj.;,

marine + time

marrow /5mArEu/ n. ;

Pay somebody back in his own coin.

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marsh /mB:F/ n. ,
()march

marsupial /mB:5sju:piEl/ n. \adj. ()

mar + supper (),

martinet /`ma:ti5net/ n.
mart +net

martyr /5mB:tE/ n. ,
mart + er y=i=eer

mash /mAF/ v. n.

smash, crush ,

mask /mB:sk/ n. ; v. ()

mason /5meisEn/ n. ,
ma + son
mansion,

masquerade /`mAskE5reid/ n. ; v.
mask

massacre /5mAsEkE/ n. ;
mass + sacrifice

massive /5mAsiv/ adj.

mass

mast /mB:st; mAst/ n. ,

master
master

mastery /5mB:stEri/ n. ;,

masticate /5mAstEkeit/ v. ; ...

master + ate ()mast
+ ate
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
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mastitis

matador /5mAtEdC:/ n.
match + adore mat + adore

mate /meit/ n. ;v.

classmate
roommate

materialize /mE5tiEriElaiz/ v. ;
material + ize

matriarchy /5meitriB:ki/ n. ;
matri- mathermamapatri papa
patriarchy(papa) , , maternal mate

matriculate /mE5trikjuleit/ v.
matrix + collect

matrimony /5mAtrimEni/ n.()

matr- mathermarry

matrix /5meitriks/ n.
matr-

mattress /5mAtris/ n.
mat + tress ,

mature /mE5tjuE/ adj. ;

mate nature

maudlin /5mC:dlin/ adj. ,

mandolin model
maul

maul /mC:l/ n. v.,

l mallet

Penny wise, pound foolish.

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mausoleum /`mC:sE5liEm/ n.
+ solemn

maven /`meivin/ n.,

:,,

maverick /5mAvErik/ n.
()()

mawkish /5mC:kiF/ adj. ; ,

+ kiss kiss + kiss, Kiss, maw + kiss

maxim /5mAksim/ n. ,
maximum

aphorism

maximize /5mAksimaiz/ v.
max, min

mayhem /5meihem/ n.
maim :

maze /meiz/ n.
amaze

meager /5mi:gE/ adj. ;

me + ager
age

mean /mi:n; min/ adj.,

min,

meander /mi5AndE/ v. ;
me + and her

measles /5mi:zElz/ n.

Persisting in evil brings self-destruction.

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missile

measly /5mi:zli/ adj.,

measles

measurable /5meAErEbl/ adj. ,

measure + able

measured /5meAEd/ adj. ;

measure

mechanics /mi5kAniks/ n.

mechanism /5mekEnizEm/ n. ,
mechanical

medal /5med(E)l/ n. ,
metala piece of metal

meddle /5medl/ v. ,
middle

meddlesome /5medlsEm/ adj.

meddle middle

media /5mi:djE/ medium

medi- medium
intermediate

median /5mi:diEn/ adj. ; n.()

mid- + dian

mediate /5midieit/ v.
medi + ate
meditate , , ,

medicate /5medikeit/ v. ,
medical medicine

Plan your time and set priorities before acting.

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medieval /`medi5i:vEl/ adj. ,
medi + eval
Christmas eve

mediocre /`mi:di5EukE/ adj. ,

medi + acre

mediocrity /`mi:di5Ckriti/ n. ,
middle + critics

meditation /`medi5teiFEn/ n. ,
meditateremedy medicalmeditation ,
medicate
meditate , , ,

meditative /5meditEtiv/ adj.

meditation ,

medium /5mi:diEm/ n. ; ()

medley /5medli/ n.
middle + meddle

meek /mi:k/ adj. ,

milk meat

meet /mi:t/ adj.

meet

megalomania /`megElEu5meiniE/ n.
mega- + mania
512M,5MM, megabit

melancholy /5melEnkEli/ adj. ;

melan + chol melan- ,
cholesterol

Please the eye and plague the heart.

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meld /meld/ v. ,
melt merge + blend

meliorism /5mi:ljErizEm/ n.
melo : , + ism

mellifluous /mi5lifluEs/ adj. ()

melli- : + fluent watermelon, melon
mellow()

melodrama /5melEdrB:mE/ n. ;
melody + drama

melody /5melEdi/ n. ;
mel melon + ode
ode , episode melody monody , parody
prosody rhapsody threnode

melon /5melEn/ n.
watermelonmelt

membrane /5membrein/ n. ;
mem + brain remember

memento /mi5mentEu/ n.
memory + to

memorial /mi5mC:riEl/ n. ; adj.

memory

menace /5menEs/ v.\n. ,

men + ace A,

mend /mend/ v.,

amend recommend

mendacious /men5deiFEs/ adj. ;

Pleasure comes through toil.

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mend
mend, amend , emend ,

mendacity /men5dAsiti/ n.
mend ,,

mendicant /5mendikEnt/ adj. ; n.

mend + cant

menial /5mi:niEl/ adj. ,; n.

men + mini men + all

minion ,

menthol /5menWCl/ n.
mint + alcohol men +

mentor /5mentE/ n.
mental + or

mercantile /5mE:kEntail/ adj. ,

merchant , ch=cmarket e=a,c=k

mercenary /5mE:sinEri/ adj. ; n.

merc-, merchant + cent
merchant commerce(com + merc)

merchandise /5mE:tFEndaiz/ n. ;
merchant

mercurial /mE:5kjuEriEl/ adj. ;

mercury merc- + cure

meretricious /`meri5triFEs/ adj. ,

mere + tricks

merge /mE:dA/ v. ;

emergimmerse,

Politeness is to do and say the kindest thing in the kindest way.

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merger /5mE:dAE/ n.
emerge , e + merge

merit /5merit/ v.
marry it

meritorious /`meri5tC:riEs/ adj.

merit

mermaid /5mE:meid/ n.
mer, marine + maid + maid

mesa /5meisE/ n. ,

()

mesh /meF/ v.,

mess

mesmerize /5mezmEraiz/ v. ...;

+ memorymiss memorize

metabolism /mE5tAbElizEm/ n.
meta + bol(throw)me + table ()

hyperbole

metallurgy /me5tAlEdAi; 5metElE:dAi/ n.

metal + energy

metamorphose /`metE5mC:fEuz/ v.
meta + morphosemorphmorf(ph=f)form

metamorphosis /`metE5mC:fEsis/ n. ,
meta + morphosemorphmorf(ph=f)form

metaphor /5metEfE/ n. ,

Poverty is not a sufficient cause of disgrace, but poverty without resolution to help oneself is a disgrace.
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meta + phor meta + phrase

aphorism , , philosopher

metaphysics /`metE5fiziks/ n. ,
meta, + physics

meteoric /`mi:ti5Crik/ adj. ;

meteor met + air (), eor airhigh in the air
meter

meteorology /mi:tiE5rClEdAi/ n.
meteor + ology

methodical /mi5WCdikEl/ adj. ,

method

methodology /`meWE5dClEdAi/ n.;

method + ology

meticulous /mE5tikjulEs/ adj. ,

medical

metrical /5metrikEl/ adj.;

meter

metropolitan /`metrE5pClitEn/ adj. ,

metropolismetro(matri-matrix) + polismetro + plitics

matrix poliNeapolis Indianapolis

Minneapolis ()

mettle /5metl/ n. ,
metal mental

mettlesome /5metlsEm/ adj.

mettle + some

miasma /mi5AzmE/ n. ,

Practice makes perfect.

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 + asthma

microbe /5maikrEub/ n.
micro + bio

microorganism /`maikrEu5C:gEnizEm/ n. ,
micro + organism

microscope /5maikrEskEup/ n.
micro + scope
telescope

microscopic /`maikrE5skCpik/ adj. ;

midget /5midAit/ n.
mid + get

mien /mi:n/ n. ,
demeanmen manner

mighty /5maiti/ adj. ,

might

migrant /5maigrEnt/ n. ,
immigrant ()im in + migrant
immigrant emigrant

mildew /5mildju:/ n. ()
mild + dew

milestone /5mailstEun/ n. ;
mile + stone mile

milieu /5mi:ljE:/ n. ()
mid + lieu mile mi + lieu

militant /5militEnt/ adj. ,

Prefer loss to unjust gain.

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military

militia /mi5liFE/ n.
military

milk /milk/ n. v.
milk

millennium /mi5leniEm/ n.; ()

million +

millinery /5milinEri/ n.
millionaire

mime /maim/ n. (); ()

mimic /5mimik/ v. ,; n.
imitate

mimicry /5mimikri/ n. ,()

mimic + ry

minaret n. ()
min + et

minatory /5minEtEri/ adj. ,

menace minority
mine + territory monitor
mandatory , , monitory

mince /mins/ v. ;
min + ce piece
minute , mini-

mincing /5minsiN/ adj.,

mince

mingle /5miNgl/ v.

Prevention is better than cure.

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mix

miniature /5miniEtFE/ n. ;
mini- + picture

minimize /5minimaiz/ v. ...

min. minium

minion /5miniEn/ n. ,
min + nion

minnow /5minEu/ n. ,
min + now()
winnow (window wind ), (), ,

mint /mint/ n.;

: ,,

minuet /`minju5et/ n.
minute + et

minuscule /5minEskju:l/ adj.

min + scale

minute /5minit; mai5nju:t/ adj. ; n. ()

mini + te

minutia /mai5nju:FiE/ n. ,
minute

mirage /5mirB:A/ n. ,
miraclec=gmirror

mire /5maiE/ n. ,; v.
nightmare , night

mirth /mE:W/ n. ,
mir merry + thmercy

Pride goes before a fall.

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misanthrope /5misEnWrEup/ n.
mis + anthropo-

misapprehension /`misApri5henFEn/ n. ,
mis + apprehension

misbehave /misbi5heiv/ v. ,
mis + behave

miscalculate /mis5kAlkjuleit/ v.
mis + calculate

miscellany /mi5selEni/ n.
mixedmix + cell

mischievous /5mistFivEs/ adj. ;

mischief mis + chief mis + achieve

mischief , , ,

misconception /miskEn5sepFEn/ n. ,
mis + conception

misconduct /`mis5kCndQkt/ n.
mis + conduct

misconstrue /`miskEn5stru:/ v. ,
mis + construe

miscreant /5miskriEnt/ n. ,
mis + create

misdeed /`mis5di:d/ n. ,
mis +deed

misdemeanor /`misdi5mi:nE/ n. ,
mis + demeanor

misdirect /misdi5rekt/ v. ,

Pride goes before, and shame comes after.

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mis + direct

miser /5maizE/ n. ,
miserable mean + er

miserable /5mizErEbEl/ adj.

miss ,;miss + er ,;

miserly /5maizEli/ adj. ,

miser

misfortune /mis5fC:tFEn/ n. ,

misgiving /mis5giviN/ n. ,
mis + give forgive
forgive

misguide /mis5gaid/ v.

mishap /5mishAp/ n. ,
mis + happy mis + happen

misinform /misin5fC:m/ v. ...

mis + inform

misinterpret /`misin5tE:prit/ v. ,
mis + interpret

misjudge /mis5dAQdA/ v.
mis + judge

mislead /mis5li:d/ v.
mis + lead

misleading /`mis5li:diN/ adj.

misnomer /mis5nEumE/ n.
mis + nomer

Promise is debt.
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nominate , ,

misogamy /mi5sCgEmi/ n.[]

mis + gam

misogynist /mi5sCdAinist/ n.
mis + gynist

misperceive /`mispE5si:v/ v.
mis +perceive

misplace /`mis5pleis/ v. ...

mis +place

misread /mis5ri:d/ v. ,
mis +read

misrepresent /`misrepri5zent/ v. ,
mis +represent

misshapen /mis5FeipEn/ adj. ,

mis +shapen

missile /5misail/ n. ;
mitmiss missle,
admission dismiss ., , emission , , submit
transmission , ,

missive /5misiv/ n.;()

mission ,
mission

mistimed /`mis5taimd/ adj.

mis +timed

mistral /5mistrEl/ n.
mist + trail

misuse /`mis5ju:z/ v. ; n. ,

Promises must be kept and action must be resolute. Always be true in word and resolute in deed.
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mis +use

mite /mait/ n. ;
termite mite termite
termite

mitigate /5mitigeit/ v. ,
miti + ate MIT + I + gateMIT

mitten /5mitn/ n. ()
mitt,mit ten MIT(
)

mnemonics /ni:5mCniks/ n. ,
memory + ics

moan /mEun/ v./n., , (),

mourn ,

moat /mEut/ n. ,
mount moan(moan)
(moat)

mobile /5mEubail/ adj.

movable

mobility /mEu5biliti/ n. ,
mobile +ity

mock /mCk/ v. ;
monkey,

mockery /5mCkEri/ n. ,
mock + ery

moderate /5mCdErit/ adj. ,, ; v. ,

middle mediatemodest

Propaganda is the art of persuading others of what one does not believe oneself.
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moderation /`mCdE5reiFEn/ n. ;,
moderate + tion

moderator /5mCdEreitE/ n. ,
moderate + or
mediator ,

modest /5mCdist/ adj. ,;

moderate middle moderate + est

modestly /5mCdistli/ adv. ,

modicum /5mCdikEm/ n.
moderate + cumulate()

modify /5mCdifai/ v. ,
moderate

modish /5mEudiF/ adj.

model + ish modern

modulate /5mCdjuleit/ v. ();

moderateFM(frequency modulation),AM(amplitude
modulation)

mogul /5mEugEl/ n. ,

moist /mCist/ adj. ,

()

molar /5mEulE/ n.
mill

mold /mEuld/ n. ; () v.
:,

molding /5mEuldiN/ n. ;

Prosperity does best discover vice; adversity does best discover virtue.
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mold, model

moldy /5mEuldi/ adj.

molest /mE5lest/ v. ,
+ est

mollification /`mClifi5keiFEn/ n.
mollify + ication

mollify /5mClifai/ v. ,
mollmelt + ify

mollusk /5mClEsk/ n.
mollmelt + k

mollycoddle /5mCli`kCdl/ v. ,; n.
molly+coddle

molt /mEult/ v. ,; n. ,

molten /5mEultEn/ adj.

melt

moment /5mEumEnt/ n.;

momentary /5mEumEntEri/ adj. ,

moment

momentous /mEu5mentEs/ adj. ,

moment + ours ()

momentum /mEu5mentEm/ n. ,
moment

monarch /5mCnEk/ n. ,
mono + arch ,

Proverbs are the wisdom of the ages.

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anarchy autarchy hierarchymatriarchy
monarchy oligarchy patriarchy ,

monastery /5mCnEstri/ n. ,
mono + sterile master
man + ster

monetary /5mQnitEri/ adj.

money

mongrel /5mQNgrEl/ n. ;

monochromatic /mCnEu5krEumAtik/ adj.

mono + chromatic

monochrome /5mCnEkrEum/ adj.,

mono + chrome

monocle /5mCnEkEl/ n.
mono + ocular
ocular , ,, binocular

monogamy /mE5nCgEmi/ n.
mono + gamy ()
bigamy , digamy monogamy hypergamy
misogamy polygamy ,

monograph /5mCnEgrB:f/ n.
mono + graph

monolithic /`mCnE5liWik/ adj. ,

mono + lithic

monologue /5mCnElCg/ n. ;
mono + logue

monomania /mCnE5meiniE/ n. ,
mono + mania

Provide for the worst, the best will save itself.

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monopoly /mE5nCpEli/ n. ,
mono + poly
oligopoly

monotonous /mE5nCtEnEs/ adj. ,

mono + tone

monotony /mE5nCtEni/ n. ,
mono + tone

monsoon /mCn5su:n/ n. ,
month + soon ()

monstrous /5mCnstrEs/ adj. ;

monster

montage /5mCntB:A; mBn5tBA/ n.,

monumental /mCnju5ment(E)l/ adj. ;

monument + al

moody /5mu:di/ adj.

mood

moor /muE/ n. ,; v.()

moon

mope /mEup/ v.\n. ,

mop :
mop (), mopish

morale /mE5rB:l/ n. ,
moral

moralistic /`mCrE5listik/ adj.

moral + istic

Quality matters more than quanity.

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morass /mE5rAs/ n. ,; v.
moor + ass moormo + assassmo
ass

moratorium /`mCrE5tC:riEm/ n.
amortal more at time
moratory

morbid /5mC:bid/ adj. ,

mordant /5mC:dnt/ adj. ,

rodent ,
modern,modern times (by)

erode corrodent mordacious , , moderate

mores /5mC:ri:z/ n. ,
moral

moribund /5mCribQnd/ adj. ;

+ bound be bound to

moron /5mC:rCn/ n. ,

morose /mE5rEus/ adj.

rose more rose

morsel /5mC:sEl/ n. ();

mouth more sell more(sell)
sample + sell Morse

mortality /mC:5tAliti/ n.
mortal

Quietude is the crown of life.

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mortar /5mC:tE/ n. ,,,()
mortal + ar ,
,

mortar /5mC:tE/ n. ,,,()

mortal + ar ,
,

mortgage /5mC:gidA/ n. ;; v.
mort + gage mortal + engage
engage

mortification /`mC:tifi5keiFEn/ n. ,
mortify + ication

mortify /5mC:tifai/ v. ,
mortal + fy

mortuary /5mC:tFuEri/ n. ,
mortal + ary

mosaic /mEu5zei`ik/ n. ; ()

mosque /mCsk/ n.()

monk

mote /mEut/ n. ,
remote

motif /mEu5ti:f/ n. (),

motive

motility /mEu5tilEti/ n.
motive motion
motor

motionless /5mEuFEnlEs/ adj. ,

motion + less

Reading is to the mind what exercise it to the body.

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motivate /5mEutiveit/ v. ,
motive

motivational /`mEuti5veiFEnEl/ adj. ,

motivat + ional

motley /5mCtli/ adj. ;

mote + ley

mottled /5mCtld/ adj. ,

motley

motto /5mCtEu/ n. ;
mutter model motor

mountainous /5mauntinEs/ adj. ;

mountain

mountebank /5mauntibANk/ n. ;
mountain + bank bank

mourn /mC:n/ v. ,
murmur ,

mournful /5mC:nful/ adj.

movement /5mu:vmEnt/ n. ()

muddle /5mQdl/ n. ,
mud muddy

muffle /5mQfEl/ v. ,

muff ,

muffled /5mQfld/ adj. ()

muffle + ed

Reading makes a full amn, meditation a profound man, discourse a clear man.
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muffler /5mQlflE/ n.;
muffle + er

muggy /5mQgi/ adj. ()

(mug)
mug (, )

mulch /mQltF/ n. ,(); v.

mulchmule()

mulct /mQlkt/ v., ,

:, (),

mulish /5mju:liF/ adj. ,

mule + ish
mule

multifarious /`mQlti5feEriEs/ adj. ,

multi + various, f=v

multiple /5mQltipEl/ adj. ,

multiply /5mQltiplai/ v. ; ;

multitude /5mQltitju:d/ n. ; ,

mumble /5mQmbEl/ v. ,
mutter ,
murmur ,

mundane /mQn5dein/ adj. ,

modern Monday

municipality /`mju:nisi5pAliti/ n.,

money + cip

munificence /mju:5nifisEns/ n. ,
munificent

Reason binds the man.

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munificent /mju:5nifisEnt/ adj. ,
money + sufficient

muniments /5mju:nimEnts/ n. ,
money ment

munitions /mju(:)5niFEnz/ n. ,
money + tons

mural /5mjuErEl/ adj. ; n.

mirror murmur + all

murky /5mE:ki/ adj. ;

murmur /5mE:mE/ v. ,

muscular /5mQskjulE/ adj. ;

muscle

musculature /5mQskjulEtFE/ n.
muscle

muse /mju:z/ v. ,
(Muse),music , museum

amusement

mushroom /5mQFru:m/ n. ; v.
mush + room : room

musicologist /`mju:zik5kClEdAist/ n.
music + olog + ist

musket /5mQskit/ n.
mosquito mask mark

Reckless youth makes rueful age.

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marksman

muster /5mQstE/ v. ,
master

musty /5mQsti/ adj.

mutable /5mju:tEbEl/ adj. ,

mutate + ble

mutate /mju5teit/ v.
permute

mutation /mju:5teiFEn/ n. ,

mute /mju:t/ adj. ;v. ; n.

muted /5mju:tid/ adj. (),

mute

mutilate /5mju:tileit/ v. ;
multi- (
)

mutineer /`mju:ti5niE/ n. ,
mut- pioneer,mutineermute + er
pioneer ,

mutinous /5mju:tinEs/ adj. ;

mutineer

mutter /5mQtE/ v. ,
murmur m () + utter

mutton /5mQtn/ n.
:,

Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.

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muzzy /5mQzi/ adj.

myopia /mai5EupiE/ n. ,
my + optical()

myopic /mai5Cpik/ adj. ;

myopia

myriad /5miriEd/ adj. ,

my read ()miracle

mysterious /mi5stiEriEs/ adj. ,

mystery

mystery /5mistEri/ n. ;
: + story my + story

mythical /5miWikEl/ adj. ;

mystery

mythology /mi5WClEdAi/ n. ;
mystery + ology

nadir /5neidiE/ n.
(nai)
zenith

nag /nAg/ v. ,

naivety /nB:5i:vti/ n. ,,
native

narcissism /nB:5sisizm/ n. ,
na + sissy

narcotic /nB:5kCtik/ n. ; adj.

Rectify one's heart,cultivate oneself,regulate one's family,govern well one's states,and make the whole
wold peaceful. Page 434
Narcotine
Nicotine

nasal /5neizEl/ adj. ;

noseao

nascent /5nAsEnt/ adj. ,

nativeinnocent

native

natation /nE5teiFEn/ n.,

native

natty /5nAti/ adj. ,

neat
neat , ,

nausea /5nC:ziE; 5nC:siE/ n. ,

(nao) + sea

nauseate /5nC:zieit/ v. ,
(nao) + sea

nautical /5nC:tikEl/ adj. ,

astronaut astro + naut

navigate /5nAvigeit/ v. ,
navy + gate nave + gate

naysay /5neisei/ v.,

nayno + say

nebula /5nebjulE/ n.
web

nebulous /5nebjulEs/ adj. ;

nebula ,,

Riches are as worthless as dust; benevolence and justice are the most valuable things.
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necessitate /ni5sesiteit/ v. ,
necessary + ate,

necessitous /ni5sesitEs/ adj. ;

necessary ,

necklace /5neklis/ n. ,
neck + lace

necropolis /ni5krCpElis/ n.,

necro + polis
internecine ,metropolis

nectar /5nektE/ n.;

neck + tar

needle /5ni:dl/ n. ,

needlework /5ni:dElwE:k/ n. ,

needy /5ni:di/ adj.

need

nefarious /ni5feEriEs/ adj. ,

ne + fair ne + far
negate ne- neg-

negate /ni5geit/ v. ;
no + gate,
negative

negligence /5neglidAEns/ n. ,
neglect

negligent /5neglidAEnt/ adj. ,

neglect, e=i, c=g

negligible /5neglidAEbEl/ adj. ,

Riches have wings.

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neglect + ble

negotiable /ni5gEuFiEbEl/ adj. ; ()

negotiate + ble

nemesis /5nemisis/ n. ,
enemy +
Nemesis

neolithic /`ni:Eu5liWik/ adj.

neo new + lith
megalith ()monolith

neologism /ni:5ClEdAizEm/ n. ,
neo new + log
blog

neonate /5ni:Eneit/ n.
neo new + nate

neophyte /5niEfait/ n. ,
novice no=neo, v=f=ph,I=y,noviceneo new + phyte (plant) , green
neophyte
novice ,

nephritis /ni5fraitis/ n.
nephr+ itis

nepotism /5nepEtizm/ n.
nephew + potent + pot

nerve /nE:v/ n. ; v.
nervous , ,,

nerveless /5nE:vlis/ adj. ;

nerve

nestle /5nesl/ v. ;
nest Nestle

Rome is not built in a day.

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nestling /5nestliN/ n.
nest + ling

nethermost /5ne5EmEust/ adj. ,

nether Netherland

nettle /5netl/ n. ; v. ,
net + net +

neurology /nju5rClEdAi/ n.
neur + ology

neurosis /nju5rEusis/ n.
neur + sis

neurotic /nju5rCtik/ adj. ; n.

nervous

neutralize /5nju:trElaiz/ v. ;
neutral

neutron /5nju:trCn/ n.
neutral ,

nexus /5neksEs/ n. (),

next us

nib /nib/ n.
neb
neb , , ,

nibble /5nibEl/ v. ,
nib (
)
gobble ()

nicety /5naisiti/ n.,

nice

Rovide for the worst, the best will save itself.

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niche /nitF/ n. ();
cache

nick /nik/ n. ,
: knock kn=n o=i
nkneck ()niche nick
, nock , notch , , nook , knock

nicotine /5nikEti:n/ n.

niggard /5nigEd/ n.
niggernegro(
)

niggling /5nigliN/ adj.

nickle nickle(
)

nightmare /5naitmAE/ n. ;
night +

nihilism /5nailiz(E)m/ n. ();()

nil nil (null) + hil ()

nil /nil/ n. ,
null u=i zero

nimble /5nimbEl/ adj. ,

+ ball

nip /nip/ v.
()
sip

nippers /5nipEz/ n. ,
nip nippers nip + er

Say the right thing at the right time, and keep still most of the time.
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nipple()

nipping /5nipiN/ adj. ;

nitpick /5nitpik/ v. ,
nit (), + pick

nocturnal /nCk5tE:nl/ adj. ,

noct- knock + turn no + urinate
diurnal
noctambulant diurnal ,

noisome /5nCisEm/ adj.,

annoynoxious noisy some

nomad /5nEumAd/ n. ;
no mad

nomenclature /nEu5menklEtFE; 5nomEn`kletFE/ n. ,

nomin- name + clare declare

nominal /5nCminl/ adj. ,

name, o=a

nominate /5nCmineit/ v. ; ,
name, o=a

nonchalant /5nCnFElEnt/ adj.

none + challenge

noncommittal /`nCnkE5mitl/ adj. ,

non + committal

nonconformist /`nCnkEn5fC:mist/ adj.\n. ()

nonconformity /`nCnkEn5fC:miti/ n. ()

noncontemporaneous /nCnkEn`tempE5reiniEs/ adj.

Saying is one thing and doing another. .

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nondescript /5nCndi`skript/ adj. ;

nonentity /nC5nentiti/ n.
non + entity

nonesuch /5nQnsQtF/ n.

nonflammable /nCn5flAmEbl/ adj.

nonobservance /`nCnEb5zE:vEns/ n. ,()

nonpareil /nCnpE5rAl; 5nCnpEreil/ adj.\n. ()

non + par parallel , ,

nonplus /`nCn5plQs/ v. ,; n.,

non + plus G

nonporous /5nCn5pC:rEs/ adj. ,

non + porousvapor , via pore
pore , , ,vapor ,

nonradioactive /nCn`reidiEu5Aktiv/ adj.

nonsensical /nCn5sensik(E)l/ adj.,

non + sensible

nonthreatening /5nCn5WretEniN/ adj.

nontraditional /`nCntrE5diFEnEl/ adj.

nonverbal /nCn5vE:bEl/ adj.

nonviable /nCn5vaiEbl/ adj.

non + viable , , via

nonviolent /`nCn5vaiElEnt/ adj. ,

nonviscous /nCn5viskEs/ adj.

Seeing for oneself is better than hearing from others.

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noose /nu:s/ n. ,()
node nose + O

norm /nC:m/ n. ,
normal

nostalgia /nC5stAldAE/ n. ;
nost + alg(ache) nose + tale

nostalgic /nC5stAldAik/ adj. ,

nostrum /5nCstrEm/ n. ;
no + strum(string )

notability /`nEutE5biliti/ n. ,
notable
note

notch /nCtF/ n. V;
tch = ck, nock, nick, nooknote + note V
nkneck ()niche nick
, nock , notch , , nook , knock

notoriety /`nEutE5raiEti/ n.
notorious

notorious /nEu5tC:riEs/ adj. ;

know, note + or not + or

nova /5nEuvE/ n.
novel ,

novelty /5nCvElti/ n. ()
novel

Seize the present; trust the future as little as you may. .

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novice /5nCvis/ n. ,
nov- new o=e,v=w no + vice

noxious /5nCkFEs/ adj. ,

necr- nocuous innocentin + noc-
nocuous , innocent , , toxic()

nuance /5nju:B:ns; nju5Bns/ n.

new + ounce

nubile /5nju:bail/ adj. ();

nuptial , p=b

nubilous(nebulous)

nucleate /5nju:kliet/ v. ;adj.

nuclear

nucleus /5nju:kliEs/ n.
nuclear

nude /nju:d/ adj. ; n.

naked

nudge /nQdA/ v. (),

nude + ge

nugatory /5nju:gEtEri/ adj. ,

negative
niggle ,

nullify /5nQlifai/ v. ;
null

numb /nQm/ adj.

Seize this day! Begin now! Each day is a new life. Seize it, Live it. ! !
, Page 443
numerology /`nju:mE5rClEdAi/ n. ()
numeral + ology

numerous /5nju:mErEs/ adj. ,

number

numinous /5nju:minEs/ adj. ,

numerous ,,

numismatic /`nju:miz5mAtik/ adj.

num is math

numismatist /nju:5mizmEtist/ n. ,

nunnery /5nQnEri/ n. ,
monk, nun

nuptial /5nQpFEl/ adj. ,

p=bnubile
nymph

nymph /nimf/ n. ;
,,

oak /Euk/ n.
acorn , oakacorn

oar /C:(r)/ n. ,; v. ()
,rloaraboard oar

oasis /Eu5eisis/ n.
SOS

oatmeal /5Eutmi:l/ n.
oat + meal

obdurate /5Cbdjurit/ adj. ,

ob + dure

Self-control is courage under another form. .

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during durable ,duress endure , indurate obdurate
, perdure

obedient /E5bi:djEnt/ adj. ,

obey

obeisance /Eu5beisEns/ n. ,
obey + sanctify(sacred ) obey + saint

obelisk /5CbElisk/ n.
:, DC

obese /Eu5bi:s/ adj.

ob + eat O +

obfuscate /Cb5fQskeit/ v. ,
ob + fuse confuse
confuse defuse diffuse , effuse
fuse infuse interfuse obfuscate
perfuse profuse refuse suffuse
transfuse

obituary /E5bitjuEri/ n.,

orbit

objection /Eb5dAekFEn/ n. ;

objectionable /Eb5dAAkFEnEbl/ adj.

objective /Cb5dAektiv/ adj. ;n.

oblation /ou5bleiFEn/ n. ,
my god, oblate
libation oblate , plate
oblate

obligation /`Cbli5geiFEn/ n. ; ,

Self-discipline is when your conscience tells you to do something and you don't talk back.
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obligatory /E5bligE`tEri/ adj. ,

obliging /E5blaidAiN/ adj. ,

oblige
obligation

oblique /E5bli:k/ adj., , ,

ob + liquid

obliterate /E5blitEreit/ v. ,
ob + literate (letter )
literate ,

oblivion /E5bliviEn/ n.
ob + live

oblivious /E5bliviEs/ adj. ,

obloquy /5CblEkwi/ n. ,
ob + loque qu=k=gdialogue
colloquy , eloquent , grandiloquent loquacious
magniloquent obloquy ,soliloquy , ventriloquy

obnoxious /Eb5nCkFEs/ adj. ,

ob + noxious
noxious

obscure /Eb5skjuE/ adj., , ,

ob + secure ()

obscurity /Eb5skjuEriti/ n. ,

obsequies /5Cbsikwiz/ n.
execute ob + ob + sequi- obsequious
quiet
persecute ()

obsequious /Eb5si:kwiEs/ adj. ,

ob + sequence
consequence ,obsequies obsequious ,subsequent ,

Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.

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observable /Eb5zE:vEbEl/ adj. ,

observance /Eb5zE:vEns/ n. ,(,)

observatory /Eb5zE:vEtEri/ n.
observe + tory

obsession /Eb5seFEn/ n. ;

obsolescent /`CbsE5lesEnt/ adj.

obsolete /5CbsEli:t/ adj. ;

ob + sole

obstacle /5CbstEkl/ n. ,
ob + stack ob + stand ob + struct

obstinate /5Cbstinit/ adj. ,

ob + destination pertinacious
tenacious

obstreperous /Eb5strepErEs/ adj. ,

ob + strap
strip

obstruct /Eb5strQkt/ v. ,
ob + struct

obtainable /Eb5teinEbl/ adj.

obtrude /Eb5tru:d/ v. ;
ob + trude ()
extrude , intrude , obtrude , protrude

obtrusive /Eb5tru:siv/ adj. ,()

obtuse /Eb5tju:s/ adj. ;

ob + tus- ,tusk tush, ob +

Sharp tools make good work. ,

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obverse /5CbvE:s/ n.
ob + verse observe ,
observe obverse vs
adverseaverse converse(diverse(
,inverse(),obverse(),perverse(),reverse(,),transverse(), universe

obviate /5Cbvieit/ v. ()
ob + via(way)
deviate

obvious /5CbviEs/ adj. ,

occidental /`Cksi5dentl/ n.\ adj. ()

Ocidincident, accident

oriental accident coincident , , incident

occlude /E5klu:d/ v.
closeO + clude
conclude exclude include ,occlude preclude
seclude

occult /C5kQlt/ adj. ,

cult oc + culture
cult

occupation /`Ckju5peiFEn/ n. , ;

occurrence /E5kQrEns/ n. ;

octogenarian /`CktEdAE5neriEn/ n. 8089

oct- + gene generation October
octonary sept- September

ocular /5CkjulE/ adj. ;

O + circular
binocular ,

oculist /5Ckjulist/ n.

Sharpening your axe will not delay your job of cutting wood.
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ocul + ist

oddments /5Cdments/ n. ,
odd

ode /Eud/ n. ,
ode, ody
ode , episode melody monody , parody
prosody rhapsody threnode

odious /5EudiEs/ adj. ,

odi- (
)~!@#$%^&*

odium /5EudiEm/ n. ,
odi-

odometer /Eu5dCmitE/ n. ()
odo o, odo + meter

odoriferous /`CdE5rifErEs/ adj.

odor + fer
transfer

odyssey /5Cdisi/ n.
, Odyssey

offbeat /Cf5bi:t/ adj. ,

beat ,off beat

offend /E5fend/ v. , ;
of + fend faintm
fend defend forfend , , offend , , ,

offense /E5fens/ n.,

offend

Short speeches are not always the best, but the best speeches are always short.
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offensive /E5fensiv/ adj. ,

offhand /`Cf5hAnd/ adv.\adj. ;

off + hand

officious /E5fiFEs/ adj., ,

office
office , ,,

offish /5C:fiF/ adj.

off + ish

off-key /Cf/ adj. ,

off + key

offset /5C:fset/ v. ,
off set

offspring /5Cf`spriN/ n. ,
spring + off

offstage /5Cf5steidA/ adv.\adj. ,

off stage,,

ogle /5Eug(E)l/ v. ; n.
girl

ointment /5CintmEnt/ n. ,
oil + ment

olfaction /Cl5fAkFEn/ n.
ol- (odor) + fact oil

olfactory /Cl5fAktEri/ adj.

ol- (odor) + factory oil + factory

oligarchy /5CligB:ki/ n.

Silence is the voice of complicity.

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olig + archy

omelet /5Cmlit/ n.
O + melt

ominous /5CminEs/ adj. ,

omen

omission /Eu5miFEn/ n. ,
omit , miss

omit /Eu5mit/ v. ,;
, misso + mit
emit transmit

omnipotent /Cm5nipEtEnt/ adj. ,

omni- () + potent
potential

omniscient /Cm5niFEnt; Cm5nisiEnt/ adj. ,

omni- () + science

omnivorous /Cm5nivErEs/ adj. ;

omni- () + vorous
carnivorous herbivorus carnivorous herbivorus omnivorous

oncologist /CN5kClEdAi/ n.
once + O

onerous /5CnErEs/ adj. ,

one + er on + ours
onus

onset /5Cnset/ n. ()
set on

onslaught /5CnslC:t/ n. ,

Silence means consent.

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ontology /Cn5tClEdAi/ n. ,()
entity on to

onus /5EunEs/ n. ,
onerouson + us

ooze /u:z/ v. ,; () n. ;

opacity /Eu5pAsiti/ n. ,
opaque, qu=k=c

opalescence /`EupE5lesEns/ n. ()
o + pale ,

opaque /Eu5peik/ adj. ;

operative /5CpErEtiv/ adj. ();

operetta /`CpE5retE/ n.
opera + ta

ophthalmology /`CfWAl5mClEdAi/ n.
opt- ph=p, th=a
optical , optometrist

opiate /5EupiEt/ n. ,

opium()

opine /Eu5pain/ v.,(opinion)

opinion

opinionated /E5pinjEneitid/ adj.

opinion

opponent /E5pEunEnt/ n. ,
oppose opposite proponentpro op

Since yesterday has gone and tomorrow has not come, take account of this one moment that now is.
,,. Page 452
component exponent(), proponent(pro +
)opponent( )

opportune /5CpEtju:n/ adj. ,

opportunity ,

oppose /E5pEuz/ v.
op + position oppositeoppose,

oppress /E5pres/ v. ,
op + press
compress depress , , express ,,,impress , oppress
repress suppress

oppression /E5preFEn/ n. ,

oppressive /E5presiv/ adj. ,

opprobrious /E5prEubriEs/ adj. ,

op + probe what's the problem with you

opprobrium /E5prEubriEm/ n. ;
op + problem what's the problem with you

optimism /5Cptimizm/ n.
optimistic + ism

optimum /5CptimEm/ adj. ,

optimal

optional /5CpFEnEl/ adj.

optometrist /Cp5tCmitrist/ n.
optical + metr + ist
ophthalmologist optician , ,optical

opulent /5CpjulEnt/ adj. ;

affluent , p=ph=f, full

Sincerity, a deep genuine, heart-felt sincerity, is a trait of true and noble manhood.
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opus /5EupEs/ n.;()
composition (,)
compose (), composer ,

oracle /5CrEkl/ n.(),

ora- Oracle oracle
Matrix()Oracle
oral

oracular /C5rAkjulE/ adj. ;

oracle

oration /E5reiFEn/ n. ,
orate + tionO + rate

orator /5CrEtE/ n.
oral + tor

oratorio /`CrE5tC:riEu/ n.
oration + orio
aria (), ,

oratory /5CrEtEri/ n.
orator + y

orchard /5C:tFEd/ n.
orange + yard gardenorchestra

orchid /5C:kid/ n. ,
orchard orchard yard, gardenor + chide
chide

ordain /C:5dein/ v. ();

order

ordeal /C:5di:l/ n. ,
+ deal
()

Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all things easy. ;
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ordinance /5C:dinEns/ n. ,
ordainorder
ordnance ordinanceorderde, ordnancen

ordination /`C:di5neiFEn/ n.
ordainorder
ordnance ordinanceorderde, ordnancen

ordnance /5C:dnEns/ n. ;
orderorder + advance

ore /C:/ n. , (roe[])n.

explore ore bore oreshore ore
bore , ,

organism /5C:gEnizEm/ n. ;

orgy /5C:dAi/ n.
organize + organ , + y

orient /5C:riEnt/ n. adj. ; v. ;

riseO + rise

orientation /`C:riEn5teiFEn/ n.

orifice /5Crifis/ n. ,
ora- + fic ora- + face
o + rifle
artifice

originality /E`ridAi5nAliti/ n. ,

originate /E5ridAineit/ v. ,,

ornate /C:5neit/ adj. ;

horn corn cornucopia
cornucopia

ornithology /`C:ni5WClEdAi/ n.

Smart as a rule, but this time a fool.

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ornith + ology ornament

orotund /5CrEutQnd/ adj. ();

roundO + troundora + round

orthodontics /`C:WE5dCntiks/ n.
ortho + dent author

orthodox /5C:WEdCks/ adj.

ortho + dox author
doxology , heterodox orthodox ,paradox ,

orthodoxy /5C:WEdCksi/ n.
ortho + dox author

orthopedics /`C:WE5pi:diks/ n. ,
ortho + ped- X
pediatric

oscillate /5Csileit/ v. ;
scale

osmosis /Cz5mEusis/ n. ;

osseous /5CsiEs/ adj. ,

oss-

ossify /5Csifai/ v. ,; ()
fosill ()osi boss

ostensible /C5stensibEl/ adj.

out + extensible outer + pretend
extensible ,

ostentation /`Csten5teiFEn/ n. ,
os + pretentious os + attention

Smooth is the way that leads unto wickedness.

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stentorian

ostentatious /Csten5teiFEs/ adj. ,

os + pretentious os + attention

stentorian

ostracize /5CstrEsaiz/ v. ,
extra + ciz cis cutextract + cis

ostracean

ostrich /5CstritF/ n. ;
Australia + chick (tri->chi, ch->ck)

other-directed /5Q5E/ adj.

otiose /5EuFiEus; 5EutiEus/ adj. ,

out + toss out + tiao

otter /5CtE/ n.
O + water

oust /aust/ v.;...

: out

outbid /aut5bid/ v. ()

outcast /5autkB:st/ n.\adj.

outdated /`aut5deitid/ adj. ,

outfit /5aut`fit/ n.()

out fit

outfox /aut5fCks/ v.
fox

outgoing /5aut`gEuiN/ adj. ;

Smooth water runs deep.

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outgrowth /5autgrEuW/ n. ;

outlandish /aut5lAndiF/ adj.

outlaw /5autlC:/ n.

outlet /5autlet/ n.

outline /5autlain/ n. ;

outmaneuver /autmE5nu:vE(r)/ v.
maneuver out

outmoded /aut5mEudid/ adj.

outnumbered /aut5nQmbEd/ adj.

out-of-phase adj.,

out-of-shape adj.,

outrage /5aut`reidA/ n.

outrageous /aut5reidAEs/ adj. ;

outset /5autset/ n. ,

outskirts /5autskE:ts/ n. ,

outspoken /aut5spEukEn/ adj.

outstrip /aut5strip/ v. ;
out + strip

outwit /aut5wit/ v.

ovation /Eu5veiFEn/ n. ,
oven

So long as you work hard enough, an iron rod can be ground into a needle. ,
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overact /`EuvEr5Akt/ v. ()

overbearing /`EuvE5beEriN/ adj. ,

over + bear

overdose /5EuvEdEus/ n. ()

overdue /`EuvE5dju:/ adj. ;

overemphasize /EuvEr5enfEsaiz/ v.

overestimate /`EuvEr5estimeit/ v. ... n.

overexposure /`EuvEriks5pEu AE(r)/ n. , ()

over exposure

overflow /5EuvEflEu/ v. ;

overhaul /5EuvE`hC:l/ v.\n. ;

haul over

overlap /`EuvE5lAp; 5EuvElAp/ v. ()

overlook /`EuvE5luk/ v. ;

overpower /`EuvE5pauE/ v. ,

overpowering /EuvE5pauriN/ adj. ,

overreach /`EuvE5ri:tF/ v.

override /`EuvE5raid/ v. ;
ride over

overriding /`EuvE5raidiN/ adj. ,

ride

overrule /`EuvE5ru:l/ v. ()()

rule over, rule

Sometimes the best gain is to lose.

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oversee /`EuvE5si:/ v.

overshadow /`EuvE5FAdEu/ v. ,

overstate /`EuvE5steit/ v. ,...

overt /Eu5vE:t/ adj. ,

covert (cover it ),overt out-vert

overtake /`EuvE5teik/ v.

overture /5EuvEtFuE; `tjuE/ n. ,

aperture , overt overturn

overturn /`EuvE5tE:n/ v. ;

overweening /`EuvE5winiN/ adj. ,

ween overween over + wining over +

overwhelm /`EuvE5welm/ v. ;
over + whelm

overwhelming /`EuvE5welmiN/ adj. ,

overwrought /`EuvE5rC:t/ adj. ,

wrought workover work out
overdone

ovoid /5EuvCid/ adj. \n. ,

o + void ,

owl /aul/ n.

awlowlo

oxidize /5Cksidaiz/ v. ,
oxygen

Sooner or later,the truth comes to light.

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oxymoron /Cksi5mC:rCn/ n. (: a wise fool)
oxy: + moron,,a wise fool

pachyderm /5pAkidE:m/ n. ;
package + derm

pacify /5pAsifai/ v. ,
pacify peace
the Pacific

pack n. ,
package

packed /pAkt/ adj. ,

pack

pact /pAkt/ n. ,
peace, , pacifycompact contract
compact , , contract ,

padding /5pAdiN/ n. ,
pad
pad , , , notepad ( notepad PC )

paean /5pi:En/ n. ,
(),

piety

pagan /5peigEn/ n. ;

(:) )
page pager

pageant /5pAdAEnt/ n. ;
page + ant page

painkiller /5pein`kilE/ n.

Speak of angels and you will hear their wings.

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painstaking /5peinz`teikiN/ adj.
take pain

palatable /5pAlEtEbEl/ adj. ;

palate + ble

palate /5pAlit/ n. ; ;
plate

palatial /pE5leiFEl/ adj. ;

palace palacial

palaver /pE5lB:vE/ n.\v. ;

parable , pale + aver pal + aver
()palace

paleography /`pAli5CgrEfi/ n.
paleo- pale + graphy

paleolithic /`pAliEu5liWik/ adj.

paleo + lithic

paleontologist /`pAliC5tClEdAist/ n.

palette /5pAlit/ n. ,
palate e=a + ette

palings /5peiliNs/ n. ,
pale pole pale

pall /pC:l/ v., n.

pale pall (
)

palliate /5pAlieit/ v. (); ()

pall ()pale + ate

pallid /5pAlid/ adj. ,

palepale + lid

Speech is silvern, silence is golden.

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palmy /5pa:mi/ adj.;

palm palm

palpable /5pAlpEbEl/ adj. ,

palp-

palpitate /5pAlpiteit/ v.()

palp-

palter /5pC:ltE(r)/ v. ,

paltry /5pC:ltri/ adj. ,

pale + try MM

pamper /5pAmpE/ v. ,

hamper pamper hamper

pamphlet /5pAmflit/ n.
palm () + let poem + let

pan /pAn/ v. ; n.
pan

panacea /`pAnE5siE/ n.
pan- pan + acid

panache /pE5nAF/ n.,

pinnacle pan + che

pancreas /5pANkriEs/ n.
pan () + create

pandemic /pAn5demik/ adj.()

Speech is the picture of the mind.

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pan- + demic
endemic , ,

pandemonium /`pAndi5mEuniEm/ n. ,
pan- + demon

pander /pAndE/ v. , ()
panda

pane /pein/ n.
pan + epanel

panegyric /`pAni5dAirik/ n. ,
+ energetic pan + egg

panel /5pAnl/ n. n. ; ,
+ el pane pale

pang /pAN/ n.
pain

panic /5pAnik/ adj. ;n. ,

panoply /5pAnEpli/ n. ;
pan + ply (),()

panorama /pAnE5rB:mE/ n. ,
pan + camera pan + cinema
cyclorama , diorama ,

pantheon /5pAnWiEn/ n.
pan + the
theism atheism

panther /5pAnWE/ n.
panda
leopard (), , cougarjaguar

Strike the iron while it is hot.

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pantomime /5pAntEmaim/ n.
panto- pan- + mime

pantry /5pAntri/ n.
pan + pan + tray

papyrus /pE5paiErEs/ n. ,
paper + grass

parable /5pArEbEl/ n. ,
fable f=pcomparable

parabola /pE5rAbElE/ n.
para + ball

paradigm /5pArEdaim/ n. ,
pare- compare + diagram parade

paradox /5pArEdCks/ n. ,
para- + dox

doxology , heterodox orthodox ,paradox ,

paragon /5pArEgEn/ n. ,
para + gon
trigon pentagon ,

parallel /5pArElel/ adj. ; ; n. ; v. ...

+ lll para + line ll

paralyze /5pArElaiz/ v. ;
para + lose loose para + lying

paramount /5pArEmaunt/ adj. ,

Success belongs to the persevering.

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para- + mountain

paranoia /`pArE5nCiE/ n. ;
para- + noia -mania()

paranoid /5pArEnCid/ adj. ,

paraphrase /5pArEfreiz/ n.\v. ,

para- + phrase

parasite /5pArEsait/ n. ,
para sit

parch /pB:tF/ v. ;

parchment /5pB:tFmEnt/ n. ;
parch + ment

pare /peE/ v. ;
repair prepare
pear pare pear

parenthesis /pE5renWEsis/ n. ;
parent + thesis ()
( )

pariah /pE5raiE; 5pAriE/ n. ,

Paris

parity /5pAriti/ n.(,,),

pair

parlance /5pB:lEns/ n.,,

party + language

parley /5pB:li/ n. ; ; v. ,
parl- party (),

Success belongs to the persevering.

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parlance , , parliament(), , parlor

parlous /5pB:lEs/ adj. ,

perilous ():

parody /5pArEdi/ n. ;
par- + ode parrot , ,parrot makes
parody + ody
()
ode , episode melody monody , parody
prosody rhapsody threnode

paroxysm /5pArEksizEm/ n.,

par- + oxygen

parquet /5pB:kei; `ki/ n.

park () + it,

parquetry /5pB:kitri/ n.
park

parry /5pAri/ v. ,(,)

parse /pB:z/ v.()()

piece piece

parsimonious /`pB:si5mEuniEs/ adj. ,

parsimony /5pB:simEni/ n. ,
parsi + money

partiality /`pB:Fi5Aliti/ n. ,
part

participant /pB:5tisipEnt/ n.
participate
recipient , n.,

Take a step back and you will find the sea vast and sky boundless.
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particular /pE5tikjulE/ n. ,
part

particularize /pE5tikjulEraiz/ v. ,
part

partisan /`pB:ti5zAn/ n. ;
party + san
artisan ,

partition /pB:5tiFEn/ n. ;
part + tion

parturition /`pB:tju5riFEn/ n. ,
part + urinate ,

parvenu /5pB:vEnju:/ n. ,
pa + revenue

passionate /5pAFEnit/ adj.

passion
passible

passive /5pAsiv/ adj. ,

?pass (past participle)
passive

passivity /pA5siviti/ n.

pastel /pA5stel; 5pAstl/ n. ;

paste () + l paste copy and
paste

pasteurize /5pAstFEraiz/ v. ,

pastiche /pA5sti:F/ n.
paste article paste +
COPYPASTEpaste + stitch +

Take one's courage in both hands.

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pastime /5pB:staim/ n. ,
past time kill time

pastor /5pB:stE/ n. ;
pastoral master

pastoral /5pB:stErEl/ adj. ;

past + or

pastry /5peistri/ n. ,
paste paste + tray
pantry ,

pasture /5pB:stFE/ n. ;v.

past

patch /pAtF/ n. ; ()
pitch
patch

patchwork /5pAtFwE:k/ n.
patch + work

patent /5peitEnt; 5pA`/ adj. ; n.()

pat + patient
()

patently /5peitEntli/ adv. ,

pathetic /pE5Wetik/ adj. ;

sympathy(sym + pathy )
antipathy ()apathy ()sympathy ()neuropathy(
)psychopathy()telepathy ()

pathology /pE5WClEdAi/ n.
patho- ,,,path + logy
path

pathos /5peiWCs/ n. , ,

Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.
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patho- ,,,

patina /5pAtinE/ n. ;
pat + tin

patio /5pAtiEu/ n. ,
pasture pat + io (In Out
)

patriarchy /5peitriB:ki/ n. ,
patri- () + archy
matri- ()matriarchy ,

patrician /pE5triFEn/ n.
patri- + cian

patrimony /5pAtrimEni/ n.
patri + money,,patr, p=ph=f, father
patriot

patriotism /5pAtriEtizEm/ n. ,

patronage /5pAtrEnidA/ n. ,
patr- + on

patronize /5pAtrEnaiz/ v. ; ,

paucity /5pC:siti/ n. ,
+ city city

paunchy /5pC:ntFi/ adj.

pauper /5pC:pE/ n. ,
poorpaper

pawn /pC:n/ n.\v. ,; n.

paw

Take time when time comes lest time steal away.

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pawnbroker /5pC:n`brEukE/ n. ,
pawn + broker + broker

peak v. ,
peak peak

peaky /5pi:ki/ adj. ;

pebble /5pebEl/ n. ,
cobble ,

pecan /pi5kAn/ n.

peccadillo /`pekE5dilEu/ n.
peck +
inspect(spect )pec
speck ()peccable , peccant impeccable
,

peck /pek/ n. ;
woodpecker wood + peck + erneck peck
woodpecker pick , ,

pectoral /5pektErEl/ adj. ,

inspectorin + spect +or

peculate /5pekjuleit/ v. ()
speculate speculate
speculate , ,

peculiarity /pi`kju:li5Ariti/ n. ,;
peculiar particular

pecuniary /pi5kju:niEri/ adj.

pe + cun + unitary
cupenny

Talent is the gift plus the passion.

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pedagogue /5pedEgCg/ n.,
ped- + ago(alg, ache ) ped + gogue

demagogue

pedagogy /5pedEgCdAi/ n. ,
ped- + agog- lead ped- + go (
)ped- + ago(alg, ache )
demagogue pedagogue , synagogue

pedal /5pedEl/ n. ,; v.
ped ()
peddle(pedal) ,

pedant /5pedEnt/ n. ,
ped + ant

pedantic /pi5dAntik/ adj. ;

pedantry /5pedntri/ n.

peddle /5pedl/ v.

pedestal /5pedistl/ n.()

ped + stall install
footstall

pedestrian /pi5destriEn/ adj. ; ; n.

ped + strain , ,

pediatrics /`pi:di5Atriks/ n.
pedia- () + trics treat

pedigree /5pedigri:/ n.,

ped + dig

peek /pi:k/ v.
ee
peep() , , peer

Tastes differ.
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peel /pi:l/ v. ...; n.
+ l

peer /piE(r)/ n. , v.
pair
ee
peek, peep,

peerless /5piElis/ adj.

peer + less

peeve /pi:v/ v. ,

peevish /5pi:viF/ adj. ,

pee shishipiss sb off pee
+ vish
pee ()

pejorative /pi5dACrEtiv/ adj. ,

pe + joy

pelf /pelf/ n. ,
pilfer()elf self

pellmell /pel5mel/ adv.

pell + meddle
pummel

pellucid /pi5lu:sid/ adj. ,

per + lucid

pelt /pelt/ n. ; v. ; ()
peel ()compel +

pen /pen/ n. ;
pen penalty
pent

Tell a man he is brave, and you help him to become so.

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penalize /5pi:nElaiz/ v. ();
penalty

penalty /5penlti/ n. ,
punishpainpen

penance /5penEns/ n.
penitence pena-
penalty

penchant /5pCnFCn; 5pentFEnt/ n. ,

pen + chant

pendent /5pendEnt/ adj. ,

dependent suspend

pending /5pendiN/ adj. ;

suspend

pendulum /5pendjulEm/ n. ,
pend + l + um

penetrate /5penitreit/ v. ; ;
pen + entry pen +

penetrating /5penitreitiN/ adj. ,

penetration /`peni5treiFEn/ n. ;

penicillin /`peni5silin/ n.

peninsula /pi5ninsjulE/ n.
pen + insula island,
insulant

penitent /5penitEnt/ adj. ,

penalty pen + tent
penance , repent , ,

Temperance is the greatest of virtues.

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penitentiary /`peni5tenFEri/ n. ,
penitent

pennant /5penEnt/ n.()

pendant ,

pension /5penFEn/ n. ,
expense pens
compensate ,

pensive /5pensiv/ adj. ;

pen + sive expensive

penster ()

penultimate /pi5nQltimit/ adj.

pen- + ultimate

penumbra /pi5nQmbrE/ n. ;
pen- + umbrella
umbrella ,

penurious /pi5njuEriEs/ adj. ;

penury

penury /5penjuri/ n.

peptic /5peptik/ adj. ,

Pepsi

perambulate /pE5rAmbjuleit/ v. ,;
per- through + ambulate
ambulance ,

perceive /pE5si:v/ v. ,
per- + ceive per + see
ceive con + ceive deceive
perceive per+receive

Temptation discovers what we are.

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perceiving /pE5si:viN/ adj.

perceptible /pE5septEbl/ adj. ,

perception /pE5sepFEn/ n. ;
per + cept

perceptive /pE5septiv/ adj.

perceive

perch /pE:tF/ v. (); n.

birch

percolate /5pE:kEleit/ v. ;
per + collar per + cola

colander ,

percussion /pE5kQFEn/ n.
per + cuss discuss
concuss ,

percussionist /pE5kQFEnist/ n.

peregrination /`perigri5neiFEn/ n.
pilgrim , per + emigration

peremptory /pE5remptEri/ adj. ;

per + emperor per + empty
imperious

perennial /pE5reniEl/ adj. ;

per + ennial
annual

perfectionist /pE5fekFEnist/ n. ,

perfervid /pE:5fE:vid/ adj.

per , + ferver

That is a good book which is opened with expectation and closed with profit.
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perfidious /pE5fidiEs/ adj. ,
per + fid
confident

perfidy /5pE:fidi/ n. ,

perforate /5pE:fEreit/ v.
per + fora-
imperforate

performance /pE5fC:mEns/ n. ,;,

perfume /5pE:fju:m; pE5fju:m/ n. ;

per + fume ,

perfunctory /pE5fQNktEri/ adj. ,

per + function

perigee /5peridAi:/ n.
peri- + geeg
apogee

peril /5peril/ n.
per- through + ill

perilous /5perilEs/ adj. ,

perimeter /pE5rimitE/ n.
peri+meter

periodic /`piEri5Cdik/ adj. ,

periodical /`piEri5CdikEl/ n.

peripatetic /`peripE5tetik/ adj.

peri + path peri- + pate

peripheral /pE5rifErEl/ adj. ,

peri + fer transfer

That which is evil is soon learnt.

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periphery /pE5rifEri/ n. ,
peri + fer(ph=f) peri- + sphere
aerosphere

periphrastic /`peri5frAstik/ adj. ,

peri + phrase

periscope /5periskEup/ n.
peri- +scope
microscope telescope

perish /5periF/ v. ,
peril + sh()

perishable /5periFEbEl/ adj. ()

perishing /5periFiN/ adj. ,

perish

perjure /5pE:dAE/ v. ,
per + jury
abjure , adjure , , conjure ,jury ,objurgate
,perjure

perjury /5pE:dAEri/ n. ,
per : + jury ,,

perky /5pE:ki/ adj. ;

, hello world

permanent /5pE:mEnEnt/ adj. ,

per + remain

permeable /5pE:miEbEl/ adj.

permeate + albeper +

permeate /5pE:mieit/ v. ;
per- + meate per + meat

permissive /pE5misiv/ adj.

The abundance of money ruins youth.

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permit + sive

permutation /`pE:mju5teiFEn/ n. (),

per + mutation

pernicious /pE5niFEs/ adj. ,

per :, + nice per + nec noxious
internecine perjury

peroration /`perE5reiFEn/ n. ,
per- through + oration

perpendicular /`pE:pEn5dikjulE/ adj.

per + pend-
perpend ()

perpetrate /5pE:pitreit/ v. ,
per + petr-
petrify ,

perpetual /pE5petFuEl/ adj. ;

per + pet ,

perpetuate /pE5petFueit/ v. ,
per + pet ,

perpetuation /pE`petju5eiFEn/ n. ,

perpetuity /`pE:pi5tju:iti/ n. ,

perplexed /pE5plekst/ adj.

per through + plex complex

perplexity /pE5pleksiti/ n. ,

perquisite /5pE:kwizit/ n. ,
per + quisit quest
requisite ,

persecute /5pE:sikju:t/ v.

The best cure for the body is a quiet mind.

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per () + secure
prosecute pro + security ),

perseverance /`pE:si5viErEns/ n. ,
per- through + severe ()

persevere /`pE:si5viE/ v.
per- through + severe ()

persevering /`pE:sE5viriN/ adj.

persiflage /5pE:siflB:A/ n. ,
flag,

persist /pE5sist/ v. ,
per + insist

persnickety /pE5snikiti/ adj. ;

pernicketynick, snick per + nickle

personable /5pE:sEnEbl/ adj. ,

person person + able

personage /5pE:sEnidA/ n. ; ()
person + age

personification /pE`sCnifi5keiFEnN/ n. ,
person + ify,

personnel /`pE:sE5nel/ n. ,
person + all

perspective /pE5spektiv/ n. (),;

per through + spect ()
inspect

perspicacious /`pE:spi5keiFEs/ adj. ()

per , + spic spect ,perspicuousca

The best hearts are always the bravest.

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conspicuous despicable , perspicacious suspicious
, transpicuous ,

perspicacity /`pE:spi5kAsEti/ n.
perspicuous

perspicuous /pE5spikjuEs/ adj. ;()

per , + spic spect ,perspicaciousca
perspicuous
conspicuous (con + spect ), per , + spic spect ,
, suspicion (sus + pect )

perspire /pE5spaiE/ v.
per + spir
aspire (, spirit), conspire(), despair expire()
inspire in+spire perspire ,respire(,suspire(
) , transpirepass off vaporous material)

persuasion /pE5sweiAEn/ n. ,
persuade

persuasive /pE5sweisiv/ adj. ,

pert /pE:t/ adj.()

expert , ex(),, expert ex + pert

pertain /pE5tein/ v. ;
per through + tain hold
abstain attain detain maintain obtain
pertain retain sustain

pertinacious /`pE:ti5neiFEs/ adj. ,; ]

per + tain per + tenacious
obstinate , tenacious

pertinacious /`pE:ti5neiFEs/ adj. ,; ]

per + tain per + tenacious
obstinate , tenacious

The best hearts are always the bravest.

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pertinent /5pE:tinEnt/ adj. ,
pertain

perturb /pE5tE:b/ v.
disturbturb

perturbation /`pE:tE5beiFn/ n. ,
disturb , ,

peruse /pE5ru:z/ v. ,
per through + usethoroughly use

pervade /pE5veid/ v. ,
per through + vade
wade invade (in + vade)evade( + vade ) , pervade

pervasive /pE5veisiv/ adj. ,

perverse /pE5vE:s/ adj. ,

per + verse turn
adverseaverse converse(diverse(
,inverse(),obverse(),perverse(),reverse(,),transverse(), universe

perversion /pE5vE:FEn/ n. ,
perverse

pervert /pE5vE:t; 5pE:vEt/ v. ;

per + vert turn perverse

pesky /5peski/ adj. ,

pest + y

pest /pest/ n. ;
pet + s pet

pester /5pestE/ v. ,
pest

The best man stumbles.

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pesticide /5pestisaid/ n.
pesti + cide

pestilent /5pestilEnt/ adj. ;

pest + ill

pestle /5pesEl/ n. ,
pest

petal /5petl/ n.
pet + :,

petition /pi5tiFEn/ n. ;
compete com + pete ()

petitioner /pi5tiFEnE/ n.
petition + er

petrifaction /`petri5fAkFEn/ n. ;
petr- + ification
petroleum

petrify /5petrifai/ v. ;
petri- + fy

petroglyph /5petrEuglif/ n.
petro + glyph graph ,
petroleum

petroleum /pi5trEuliEm/ n.
petr + oleum oil
linoleum ,

petrology /pi5trClEdAi/ n.
petr + ology

pettish /5petiF/ adj. ,

pet

The best proof of love is trust.

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petty /5peti/ adj.;
pet + y ,

petulant /5petFulEnt/ adj. ,

pet + pettish peevish ,

phantom /5fAntEm/ n. ,,
fantom , ph=f

pharisaic /`fAri5sei`ik/ adj. ,

pharmaceutical /`fB:mE5sju:tikEl/ adj.

pharm- ph=f, farm + ace
panacea

pharmacist /5fB:mEsist/ n.

pharmacology /`fB:mE5kClEdAi/ n. ,

phenomenal /fi5nCminl/ adj.,

phenomenon ,

phenomenology /fi`nCmi5nClEdAi/ n. ()
phenomenon + logy

phial /5faiEl/ n. ()
vial , ph=f=v

philander /fi5lAndE/ v.
phil- andro-
androgen

philanthropic /filEn5WrCpik/ adj.

phil + anthropy

philanthropist /fi5lAnWrEpist/ n.

philanthropy /fi5lAnWrEpi/ n. ,

The best teachers of humanity are the lives of great men.

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phil + anthropy
anthropology

philatelist /fi5lAtlist/ n.
phila + tele
telephone

philately /fi5lAtEli/ n.
phil + tele-

philistine /5filistain/ n. ,
abstinence , , phili + stine

philology /fi5lClEdAi/ n. ,
philo- + log

phlegmatic /fleg5mAtik/ adj. ,

phobia /5fEubiE/ n.

phonetic /fE5netik/ adj.

phone

phony /5fEuni/ adj. ,

p + honest phone ,

photosynthesis /`fEutEu5sinWEsis/ n.
photo + synthesis

phrase /freiz/ n.;

phylogeny /fai5lCdAini/ n.
+ gene

phylum /5failEm/ n.()

:, ,

The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.

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piano /pi5AnEu; 5pjB:nEu/ adj. ()
piano

piazza /pi5AtsE/ n. ; ;
plaza place pizza

pictorial /pik5tC:riEl/ adj. ,

picture

piddling /5pidliN/ adj.,

+ ling

piecemeal /5pi:smi:l/ adj.,

piece meal

pied /pBid/ adj.

pie

pier /piE/ n. ;
pierce + piece pier

pierce /piEs/ v. ;
per + piece

piercing /5piEsiN/ adj. ;

pierce + ing

piety /5paiEti/ n.
pious pity pietypity

deity

pigment /5pigmEnt/ n. ;
g=c pic picturegpaintignoreg

pilfer /5pilfE/ v.
pelf

The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
, Page 486
thief, lifter

pilgrim /5pilgrim/ n. ,
pile + grim

pilgrimage /5pilgrimidA/ n.
pilgrim

pillage /5pilidA/ n.\v. ,

pillar + age

pillar /5pilE/ n.
pile + er

pillory /5pilEri/ n. ; ,
pile + lorry

pincers /5pinsEz/ n. ,
pinch pinch + er

pinch /pintF/ v. ,; n. ,
:pin +

pine /pain/ n. ; v. ();

pain punishpin

pinnacle /5pinEk(E)l/ n. ; ,
pin + acle peak, i=ea, cle=>k

pinpoint /5pinpCint/ v. adj.

pin + point

pipeline /5paiplain/ n. ,
pipe line

piquancy /5pi:kEnsi/ n.

The brave man hazards his life, but not his conscience.
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piquant /5pi:kEnt/ adj. ,
spice s pic, c=qu
pungent u=I g=c=qu

pique /pi:k/ n.\v. (),

prick pike pick

pirate /5paiErEt/ n. ,; v. ;
empire + ate

pirouette /`piru5et/ n.\v. ()

pi + rotate

piscatorial /piskE5tC:riEl/ adj. ,

pis (fish, p,ph=f) + cat p=ph=f, fish + catch piss cat

pistol /5pistl/ n.
whistlepwh
pestle ()pest

pitch /pitF/ n. ,,() v.

:,,pitch

pitch /pitF/ n. ,,() v.

:,,pitch

pitcher /5pitFE/ n.
pitch + er

pitfall /5pitfC:l/ n. ;
pit + fall

pith /piW/ n. ,
pit pithpit

pithy /5piWi/ adj. ()

pith

The chain is not stronger than its weakest link.

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pitiful /5pitifEl/ adj. ,
pity

pittance /5pitEns/ n.,

pity + ounce

pivot /5pivEt/ n. ,; v.
pilot ()

pivotal /5pivEtEl/ adj. ;;

pilot,pilot

placate /plE5keit/ v. ,()

lpacify please place + ate

pacific (P)

placebo /plE5si:bEu/ n.
place , pease place() + place +

placid /5plAsid/ adj. ,

place , pease place() + ed
complacent ,

plagiarism /5pleidAiErizEm/ n. ,
play + guitar plague

plague /pleig/ n. ; ; v. ;
play + plug

plain /plein/ adj. ; n.

plaintiff /5pleintif/ n.
complain () + ff

plaintive /5pleintiv/ adj. ,

The cleverest housewife cannot cook a meal without rice.

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complain()

plait /plAt/ n.\v. ,

complicate pleat
braid

plane /plein/ n. ; ;v.

planetary /5plAnitEri/ adj.

planet

plangent /5plAndAEnt/ adj. ,

plaintplane + generate complain + generate

plank /plANk/ n. ;
plane + blank

plankton /5plANktEn/ n.
plantplank plank ton

plant /plB:nt/ n. v.

plantation /plAn5teiFEn/ n.;

plant station

plaque /plAk/ n. ;
plank ,

plaster /5plB:stE/ n. ,; v.
plastic

plastic /5plAstik/ adj. ; n.

plasticity /plAs5tisiti/ n.
plastic

The company of a good man is the light of the soul, of an evil man the poison of life. ,
, Page 490
plateau /5plAtEu/ n. ;
plat plate

platitude /5plAtitju:d/ n.
plat + titude attitude

plaudit /5plC:dit/ v.,

applaud

plausible /5plC:zEbEl/ adj. ;

plaus, plaud applause ,

playwright /5pleirait/ n.
play + wright
shipwright

plaza /5plB:zE/ n. ;
place c=zpiazza

plead /pli:d/ v. ,...

please
plea , , , appeal ,

pleat /pli:t/ n. ()
plaitcomplicateplicate

plebeian /pli5bi:En/ n. \adj. ,

pledge /pledA/ n. ,; v.
plead + ledger

plenary /5pli:nEri/ adj.;

plenty

plenitude /5plentitju:d/ n. ;
plen- plenty
plenary plenum

The darkest hour is that before the dawn.

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pleonastic /`pli:E5nAstik/ adj.
plen + nastic

plethora /5pleWErE/ n. ,
plet- plentyplenty + wholecomplete + whole
complete deplete , repletesuppletory

pliable /5plaiEbEl/ adj. ,

ply + ablecomply
apply comply , supple ,

pliant /5plaiEnt/ adj. ;

pliablecompliant ,

pliers /5plaiEz/ n.
ply + er

plight /plait/ n.,

+ light

plinth /plinW/ n. ,
flint ,flint plinthlith
monolithicneolithicpaleolithicphotolithography

plod /plCd/ v. ;

plodding /5plCdiN/ adj. ,

plod + ing

plot /plCt/ n. ;
+ lot()
+ lot
parking lot

plough /plau/ n. ; v.
plow , ,

The fire is the test of gold, adversity of strong man.

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ploy /plCi/ n.
play ploy
deploy , employ

pluck /plQk/ v. ; n. ,
()
plug pluck

plucky /5plQki/ adj.,

plumage /5plu:midA/ n.
plume

plumb /plQm/ n. adv. ; ; v.;

bball

plumber /5plQmE/ n. ,
plumb + er

plumbing /5plQmpiN/ n. ,

plume /plu:m/ n. ; v. ;

plummet /5plQmit/ v.
plumb + meet

plump /plQmp/ adj. , v.

(pl )

plunder /5plQndE/ v. ,

pillage

plunge /plQndA/ v. n.
plumb + lung

The first element of success is the determination to succeed.

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plunk

plush /plQF/ adj.

plus + luxurious , plush

plutocracy /plu:5tCkrEsi/ n. ;
Plutus pluto
+ cracy

pneumonia /nju:5mEuniE/ n.
pneumon(,) + ia
pneuma ,

pod /pCd/ n. ; v. ()
pod- (: )

podiatry /pEu5daiEtri/ n.
pod + iatry
psychiatry

podium /5pEudiEm/ n. ,
pod + ium
stadium stand + ium ()

poetaster /`pEui5tAstE/ n.
poet + aster

poignant /5pCinjEnt/ adj. ;

point pungent, oi=>un
pungent (), , , ,

pointless /5pCintlis/ adj. ;,

point + less

poise /pCiz/ v. ,; n. ,
pose
position

poised /5pCizd/ adj. ,;

The first step is the only difficulty.

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position

poisonous /5pCizEnEs/ adj. ;

poke /pEuk/ v. ,;
pick pick pockpocket

prick , ,

polarity /pE5lAriti/ n. ,
polar pole polar

polarization /`pEulErai5zeiFn/ n. ,

polemic /pE5lemik/ n. ,
problem , pole + mic
pole + mic
problematic , ()

polemical /pE5lemikEl/ adj.

polish /5pCliF/ v. ...; n. ; ()

publish polish(),
burnish ,

polished /5pCliFt/ adj. ,;

politic /5pClitik/ adj. ,

political

politicize /pE5litisaiz/ v. ,
political

poll /pEul/ n. ;
pull

pollen /5pClEn/ n.
pollute

pollinate /5pClineit/ v. ...

The first step to virtue is to abstain from vice.

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pollen

pollster /5pEulstE/ n.
poll + ster

poltroon /pCl5tru:n/ n.

polyandry /`pCli5Andri; 5pCliAndri/ n.

poly + andry

polygamy /pE5ligEmi/ n. ,
poly + game game

polyglot /5pCliglCt/ n.\adj. ()

poly + glot ,
glottal ,

polymath /5pClimAW/ n.
poly + math

pompous /5pCmpEs/ adj.

poncho /5pCntFEu/ n. ;

ponder /5pCndE/ v.
pound ,pond

ponderable /5pCndErEbl/ adj.

ponder + able

ponderous /5pCndErEs/ adj. ,

pound

poniard /5pCnjEd/ adj. ,

The first wealth is health.

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pontifical /pCn5tifikEl/ adj. ;
pontiff ,()

pontificate /pCn5tifikEt/ v. ,
()

pony /5pEuni/ n.

colt , foal

populace /5pCpjulEs/ n. ,
peoplepopulation

populous /5pCpjulEs/ adj.

population

porcelain /5pC:slin/ n. ,
p + force + lain(lie ),

porcine /5pC:sain/ adj. ,

pork k=c

porcupine /5pC:kjupain/ n. ,
porc + spine pine

pore /pC:/ n.,;v.

porous /5pC:rEs/ adj. ;

pore
pore , , , ,

porridge /5pCridA/ n.

portable /5pC:tEbEl/ adj. ,

port
transport import export

The fool does think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.
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portend /pC:5tend/ v. ,
por for-, pro- + tend potential

portent /5pC:tent/ n. ,
portend pro tendimportant
potent ,

portentous /pC:5tentEs/ adj. ,

potential
ominous , ,

portfolio /pC:t5fEuliEu/ n. ;
port , carry + folio
transport folio , ,

portion /5pC:FEn/ n.
part

portrait /5pC:trit/ n.
por- + tra- draw picture

portraiture /5pC:tritFE/ n. ;

portray /pC:5trei/ v. ,
por- + tra- draw picture
portrait

pose /pEuz/ v. ;
pause position
posture , ,

poseur /pEu5zE:/ n.
pose + er poser

posit /5pCzit/ v. ,
propose, suppose, dispose + it

positiveness /5pCzitivnis/ n. ,
positive

The force of the wind tests the strength of the grass.

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posse /5pCsi/ n.,
possess

possessed /pE5zest/ adj. ;

possess

poster /5pEustE/ n. ,
post + er post

posterior /pC5stiEriE/ adj. (,)

post- + rior
superior , , inferior ,

posterity /pC5steriti/ n. ,
post- + er

posthumous /5pCstjumEs/ adj. ;

post- + hum post + human
inhume , exhume ,

postpone /pEust5pEun/ v. ,
post + pony ()post + pony

postulate /5pCstjuleit/ v. ;
post post + late

posture /5pCstFE/ n. ,; ; v.
position, pose

potable /5pEutEbEl/ adj.

pot , + albe

potation /pE5teiF(E)n/ n. ;
pot ,

potency /5pEutEnsi/ n.
potential poten-

The fox knew too much, that's how he lost his tail.
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potent /5pEutEnt/ adj.
potential important ,

potentate /5pEutEnteit/ n. ,
potent + ate

potentiate /pEu5tenFieit/ v. (, )
potent + ate

potpourri /pEu5puEri/ n. ,
pot , + pour

potshot /5pCtFCt/ n. ,
pot + shot

pottery /5pCtEri/ n. ;
pot ,

pout v.,
+ out

practitioner /prAk5tiFEnE/ n. ;
practise + er

pragmatic /prAg5mAtik/ adj. ,

practical c=g

pragmatism /5prAgmEtizm/ n.
practical + ism

prairie /5prZEri/ n.
praise + air

praise /preiz/ v.\n.,

prance /prB:ns/ v.
+ ran run

prank /prANk/ n. ,

The gentleman is open and at ease; the mean man is full of worries and anxieties.
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frank prank

prate /preit/ v. ,
blat (), p=b, r=lchat

prattle /5prAtl/ v. ,
prate + tleblatter

preach /pri:tF/ v. ,
priest preach iee, stchpray + teach pray + church

preamble /5pri:AmbEl/ n. ,;,

pre- + amble

precarious /pri5keEriEs/ adj. ,

pre + care

precede /pri5si:d/ v. ...,

pre + cede
cede , concede intercede precede recede retrocede
secede supercede

precedence /5presidEns/ n.
antecedent

precedent /5presidEnt/ n. ,
pre + cede

precept /5pri:sept/ n.
pre + cept
,

precipice /5presipis/ n.
pre- + cip capital + ice

precipitant /pri5sipitEnt/ adj. n.

precip-

precipitate /pri5sipiteit/ v. ,; adj.

The gentleman knows what is right; the mean man knows what is profitable.
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pre- + cip capital
headlong ,

precipitation /pri`sipi5teiFEn/ n. ; ()
precipitate + tion

precipitous /pri5sipitEs/ adj. ;

precipitatetou

precis n. ,
pre- + cis
concise ,

precision /pri5siAEn/ n. ,
precise

preclude /pri5klu:d/ v. ,
pre + clude close
include exclude

precocious /pri5kEuFEs/ adj.

pre + cook

precognition /`pri:kCg5niFEn/ n. ,
pre + cognition
recognize clairvoyance ()

preconception /`pri:kEn5sepFEn/ n. ,
pre + conception ,

precursor /pri5kE:sE/ n. ,
pre + cursor
forerunner (), predecessor ,

precursory /`pri:5kE:sEri/ adj.

precursor

predator /5predEtE/ n.
plunder, r=l prey + datepre+date

The government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth.
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plunder

predecessor /5pri:disesE/ n. ,;
precede , predecease
ancestor

predestine /pri5destin/ v.
pre + destine ,

predetermined /pri:di5tE:mind/ adj.

predicament /pri5dikEmEnt/ n. ,
predict + amen

predilection /pri:di5lekFEn/ n.
pre + di + lect
delectable dilettante

predisposition /pri:`dispE5ziFEn/ n. ,
pre + disposition dispose

predominant /pri5dCminEnt/ adj.

predominate

predominate /pri5dCmineit/ v. ,;
pre + dominate ,

preeminent /pri:5eminEnt/ adj.

pre + eminent

preempt /pri:5empt/ v. ;
pre + empt pre + empt pre + em
redeem(re + em) ,

preen /pri:n/ v. ; ()
queen plume l=r

preface /5prefis/ n.

The greater the man, the more restrained his anger.

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prefatory /5prefEtEri/ adj.
preface

prefigure /pri:5figE/ v. ;
pre + figure

pregnant /5pregnEnt/ adj. ;

pre + generate pre + egg
pregnable , ,

prehensile /`pri5hensail/ adj.,

pre + handhend hold grasp apprehend

apprehend comprehend reprehend()

prehistoric /`pri:hi5stCrik/ adj.

prejudice /5predAudis/ n. , ; v.
pre + judge
judicial , ,

prejudiced /5predAEdist/ adj. ,

prejudicial /`predAu5diFEl/ adj. ;

prelate /5prelEt/ adj.

pre + late

preliterate /`pri:5litErit/ adj.

pre + literate

prelude /5prelju:d/ n. ,
pre + lude (play )
allude collude( conspire, plot)delude deceive,
trickelude escape the perception, understandinginterlude prelude
postlude

premature /5premEtFE; `premE5tFuE/ adj. ,

premeditated /pri5mediteitid/ adj. ,

The greater the truth, the greater the libel.

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pre + meditate

premiere /5premieE/ n.
premier prime

premise /5premis/ n.
promise ()pre + miss

premium /5pri:miEm/ n. ;
pre + em
preempt

premonition /`premE5niFEn/ n. ,
pre + monition
monitor

preoccupation /pri:`Ckju5peiFEn/ n.
pre + occupy

preoccupied /pri5Ckjupaid/ adj. ,

preponderance /pri5pCndErEns/ n. ;
pre + ponder + ate

preponderate /pri5pCndEreit/ v.(,),

pre + ponder pound pre +

preposition /`prepE5ziFEn/ n. ,
pre + position

prepossessing /`pri:pE5zesiN/ adj.()

pre + process

preposterous /pri5pCstErEs/ adj.

pre + post

prerequisite /pri:5rekwizit/ n.

The greatest friend of truth is time, her greatest enemy is prejudice, and her constant companion is
humility. Page 505
pre + requisite pre + require

prerogative /pri5rCgEtiv/ n.
pre + rog-
abrogate arrogate derogate , interrogate
prorogate subrogate surrogate

presage /5presidA/ n. ; v.
pre + sage sage
prophetic

prescient /5preFiEnt/ adj.

pre + science

prescribe /pri5skraib/ v. ;
pre + scribe
describe

prescribed /pri5skraibd/ adj.

prescript /5priskript/ n. ,
pre + script ()

prescription /pri5skripFEn/ n. ()
prescribe

presentation /`prezEn5teiFEn/ n. ,,
present

presenter /pri5zentE/ n.
present

preservation /`prezE5veiFEn/ n. ,,

preservative /pri5zE:vEtiv/ adj. ;n.

preserve

preserve /pri5zE:v/ v. ;
pre + serve conserve reserve , ,

The greatest liars talk most of themselves.

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preside /pri5zaid/ v. ; ;
pre + side sit president

press /pres/ v.

pressing /5presiN/ adj. ,;

prestidigitation /presti`didAi5teiFEn/ n. ,
press + digit

prestigious /pre5stidAEs/ adj. ,

pre + stage investigate
prestige , ,

presumable /pri5zju:mEbEl/ adj. ,

assume , + ble

presumption /pri5zQmpFEn/ n. ; ;

presumptuous /pri5zQmptjuEs/ adj. ,

assume presume

presupposition /`pri:sQpE5ziFEn/ n. ,
pre + suppose

pretence /pri5tens/ n.;

pretend

pretend /pri5tend/ v. ;

pretension /pri5tenFEn/ n.
pretend

pretentious /pri5tenFEs/ adj.

pretend

preternatural /`pri:tE5nAtFErEl/ adj. ;

preter + natural

pretext /5pri:tekst/ n.

The greatest obstacle to progress is prejudice.

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pre + text

prevail /pri5veil/ v. ;
pre + vail pre + value
avail , , ,, available , , ,

prevailing /pri5veiliN/ adj. ,

prevail
available

prevalent /5prevElEnt/ adj. ,

prevailpre + valent

prevaricate /pri5vArikeit/ v. ,
pre + vary

prevarication /pri`vAri5keiFEn/ n. ,

preventive /pri5ventiv/ adj. ,

prevent

preview /pri:5vju:/ v.\n. ,

pre+view

previous /5pri:viEs/ adj. ,

pre + vious via
devious ,

prevision /pri:5viAEn/ n. ,
pre + vision

prey /prei/ n.
prehend apprehend pray

prick /prik/ n. ; ; v. ;
pick + stick pierce
toothpick

prickle /5prikEl/ n.(),; v.

prick

The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none.

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prickly /5prikli/ adj. ;
prick

prig /prig/ n. ,
prestige prig

prim /prim/ adj. ,

prime trim rl

primacy /5praimEsi/ n. ,
primary

primary /5praimEri/ adj. ;

primate /5praimit/ n. ()

prime /praim/ n. adj.,; ,

primer /5praimE/ n. ,
primer

primeval /prai5mi:vEl/ adj. ,

prime + eval eve
Christmas eve

primitive /5primitiv/ adj. ,

prime

primordial /prai5mC:diEl/ adj.

prime + order

primp /primp/ v. ()
prim + prime + p
plumplump

principal /5prinsEpEl/ adj. ,

principle /5prinsEpl/ n. ,; ,
principal , , , (cip capital)

The greatest pleasure of life is love.

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priority /prai5Criti/ n. ,;
prior ,

pristine /5pristain; 5pristi:n/ adj. ; ;

priest

privation /prai5veiFEn/ n. ,
deprive , private

privilege /5privilidA/ n. ,
private + legal

probation /prE5beiFEn/ n. (),

probe

probe /prEub/ v. ,
probable problem

probity /5pEubiti/ n. ,
probe it

proboscis /prE5bCsis/ n.(); ()

prob + oscillate

proceeds /5prEusi:dz/ n.
()

procession /prE5seFEn/ n. ;
process

proclaim /prE5kleim/ v. ,;
pro- claim

proclivity /prE5klivEti/ n. ,
pro- + cliv inclination , ,
acclivity declivity proclivity

procrastinate /prEu5krAstineit/ v. ,
pro- + crash + stinate

The honest penny is better than the stolen dollar.

Page 510
obstinate ,

procrastination /prEu`krAsti5neiFEn/ n. ,

procreate /5prEukrieit/ v.
pro + create

procrustean /prEu5krQstiEn/ adj.

Procrustespro + crush

proctor /5prCktE/ n. ,
procurator
proxy curator ,

procure /prE5kjuE/ v. ,
cure -> quire, acquiresecure ()

prod /prCd/ v.,;

p + rod poke rod

prodigal /5prCdigEl/ adj. ; n.

pro + dig + all pro
+ digital
gala regal

prodigality /`prCdi5gAlEti/ n. ,

prodigious /prE5didAEs/ adj.

prodigy, y=ipro + dig

prodigy /5prCdidAi/ n. ;
pro + pro + DJ DJ

produce /prE5dju:s; 5prCdju:s/ n. ,

pro + duce lead

productive /prE5dQktiv/ adj. ;

The house shows the owner.

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product

productivity /`prCdQk5tiviti/ n. ,

profane /prE5fein/ v. ,
pro + fanepro + fan

proffer /5prCfE/ v. ,; n. ,
pro + offer

proficient /prE5fiFEnt/ adj. ,

pro + fic ()pro + efficient professional

fic- deficient (), , efficient (), , proficient (

)sufficient (),

profile /5prEufail/ n. ,
pro + fil- pro + file
outline , filiferous , filigree

profiteer /`prCfi5tiE/ n. ,
profit + eer er e

profligacy /5prCfigEsi/ n. ,
profligate

profligate /5prCfligit/ adj. ; n.

pro + flight profit flag + ate
()

profound /prE5faund/ adj. ,; ,

pro + foundfoundation

foundation

profundity /prE5fQnditi/ n. ,
profound

The imnportant thing in life is to have a great aim, and the determination to attain it.
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profuse /prE5fju:s/ adj. ;
pro + fuse
confuse defuse diffuse , effuse
fuse infuse interfuse obfuscate
perfuse profuse refuse suffuse
transfuse

profusion /prE5fju:AEn/ n. ,;

progenitor /prEu5dAenEtE/ n. ,
pro + genital , pro + generation
progeny ()or progenitive
ancestor , precursor

progeny /5prCdAini/ n. ,
pro + gen- pro + generation

prognosticate /prCg5nCstikeit/ v. ,
pro + gnostic(know, )
agnostic gnostic diagnose ,

prohibitive /prE5hibitiv/ adj. ,

projectile /prE5dAektail/ n. ,
pro- + ject + tile missle
abject deject eject inject interject ,
object project reject subject traject

projector /prE5dAektE/ n. ,
pro- + ject (ject)

proliferate /prE5lifEreit/ v. ;
pro + life + ate

prolific /prE5lifik/ adj. ,

pro + life

prolix /5prEuliks/ adj.,

pro- + liquid pro + lex

The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves.

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lexical

prolixity /prEu5liksiti/ n.
pro- + liquid pro + lex

prologue /5prEulCg/ n. ;
pro- + logue dialogue

prolong /prE5lCN/ v. ,
pro- + long
prolongate

promenade /`prCmE5nB:d; 5prCmEnB:d/ n.\v. ,

pro + men + ad,,meander

prominent /5prCminEnt/ adj. ;

pro- + mount pro + min

eminent , preeminent

promiscuous /prE5miskjuEs/ adj. ;

pro + misc = mix
miscellaneous

promote /prE5mEut/ v. ;
pro- + mote move
automotive ,demote

prompt /prCmpt/ v. ,; adj. ,

promote

promulgate /5prCmElgeit/ v. ,
propagate pro + + gate
pro +

prone /prEun/ adj. ; ...

pro + on

pronate

The last straw breaks the camel's back.

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pronounced /prE5naunst/ adj.(),
announcedenounceenouncepronounce
renounce

prop /prCp/ n. ,; v.
supportpropel rope ()

propagate /5prCpEgeit/ v. ;
pro- + page

propagation /`prCpE5geiFEn/ n.

propel /prE5pel/ v.
pro + pel
compel ()dispel () , expel( ), impel
propel(), repel ()

propeller /prE5pelE/ n. ;
pro + pell ,
compel

propensity /prE5pensiti/ n. ,
pro + pen ()pro + expense pro +
pensive

prophecy /5prCfisi/ n.
pro + phrase

prophet /5prCfit/ n. ;
pro + fate pro + felt (feel)

profit

propinquity /prE5piNkwiti/ n. ;
pro + pin + equity equalpin

propitiate /prE5piFieit/ v. ,
pro + appetite pro +
pity + ate,

The love of money is the root of all evil.

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propitiatory /prE5piFiEtEri/ adj. ,
propitiate + ory

propitious /prE5piFEs/ adj.

pro + pity

proponent /prE5pEunEnt/ n. ,
pro + ponent
component exponent(), proponent(pro +
)opponent( )

proportion /prE5pC:FEn/ n. ; v.
pro + portion

proposition /`prCpE5ziFEn/ n.
proposal

propound /prE5paund/ v. ...

propose pro +

proprietary /prE5praiEtEri/ adj.

property
proprietor

propriety /prE5praiEti/ n. ,
property ()appropriate + yproper ,
appropriate

propulsion /prE5pQlFEn/ n.
pro + puls pel, propel pro + pulse
compulsion=compel,expulse=expelimpulse=impelpropulsive=propelrepulse=repel

prorogue /prEu5rEug; prE`/ v. ;

pro + rogue

prosaic /prEu5zeiik/ adj. ,

prose

proscribe /prEu5skraib/ v.
pro + scribe

The magistrates are free to set fire, while the common people are forbidden even to light lamps.
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prescribe , ,

prosecute /5prCsikju:t/ v. ,
pursue , persecute ()
, prosecute

proselyte /5prCsilait/ n. ,
pro- + select ()

proselytize /5prCsElElaiz/ v. ...

pro- + select ()

proselytizer /5plCsilitaizE/ n.
proselytize + er

prospect /5prCspekt/ v.
pro + spect , ,,

prospective /prE5spektiv/ adj. ;

pro + spect expect

prospects /prE5spekts/ n. ;
prospect

prosper /5prCspE/ v. ,
proper ,

prosperous /5prCspErEs/ adj.

prostrate /5prCstreit; prC5streit/ adj., v.

pro + strategy

protagonist /prEu5tAgEnist/ n., ,

pro + tag + onantagonist
antagonist ,

protean /5prEutiEn; prEu5ti:En/ adj. ,

pro + ocean ,, protein

The mechanic, who wishes to do his work well, must first sharpen his tools.
Page 517
protest /prE5test;5prEutest/ n.\v. ,
pro + testify pro- + test

testify , ,

protocol /5prEutEkCl/ n.;

proto- pro +
proton ()

prototype /5prEutEtaip/ n.;

proto- + type

protract /prE5trAkt/ v.,

pro + tract tractor

protracted /prEu5trAktid/ adj.

protrude /prE5tru:d/ v.,

pro + trude

protuberant /prE5tju:bErEnt/ adj.,

pro + pro + tuber pro + tube
tub

provenance /5prCvEnEns/ n.(),

pro- + ven- went prove +
venue contravene convene convention intervene
supervene

provender /5prCvEndE/ n.(),

provide + er pro + vender

proverbially /prE5vE:biEli/ adv.

proverb , pro + verb

provident /5prCvidEnt/ adj.;

providing for future needs
provender

providential /prCvi5denFEl/ adj.,

The mills of God grind slowly but sure.

Page 518
provident

provincial /prE5vinFEl/ adj.,

province

provision /prE5viAEn/ n.()

providepro + vision

provisional /prE5viAEnEl/ adj.,

provide

provisory /prEu5vaizEri/ adj.

proviso provided that

provocation n.
provokepro+ vok, vocal
vocation n., , , vocal

provocative adj.,

provoke /prE5vEuk/ v.;

pro+ vok,
convoke ()equivoke ()evoke()
invoke()provoke()revoke()

prowess /5prauis/ n.;

pro- + ess brow
proud
bow , ,

prowl /praul/ v....,

+ row + l

proximate /5prCksimit/ adj.,

approximate

proximity /prCk5simiti/ n.,

approximately

The more a man knows, the less he knows he knows.

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prude /pru:d/ n.
p + ruderuderude

prudence /5pru:dEns/ n.,

providence prudent
prudent president

prudery /5pru:dEri/ n.,

prude

prudish /5pru:diF/ adj.,

prude

prune /pru:n/ n.; v.

plum pure + en

prurient /5pruEriEnt/ adj.,

prune

pry /prai/ v.;

prize ()spy

psalm /sB:m/ n.,

poem hymn(, )

psephology /se5fClEdAi/ n.
psepho- pebble + ology ph=f, self + logy

pseudonym /5sju:dEnim/ n.,

pseudo- + nym name pseu + do
anonymous (no + nym)

psyche /5saiki/ n.,

psychological Eros

psychiatrist /sai5kaiEtrist/ n.

The more a man knows, the more he see his ignorance.

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psychi + atrist

psychiatry /sai5kaiEtri/ n.
psychi + atry

psychoanalysis /`saikEuE5nAlisis/ n.
psycho + analysis

psychopathic /psaikEu`pAWik/ adj.

psycho + path
psychological

psychosis /sai5kEusis/ n.,

psycho + sis

psychotic /sai5kCtik/ adj.\n. ,

psychosispsycho

puberty /5pju:bEti/ n.,

public pubes

publicity /pQb5lisiti/ n. ,;
public

publicize /5pQblisaiz/ v.,

public + ize

pucker /5pQkE/ v.; n.

pocket pack

puckish /5pQkiF/ adj.

puck , poker poke +

puddle /5pQdl/ n.,

pool + poolpool pool

puerile /5pjuErail/ adj.;

pure

The more a man learns ,the more he knows his ignorance.

Page 521
pugilism /5pju:dAilizEm/ n.,
,

pugilist /5pju:dAilist/ n. ,
,

pugnacious /pQg5neiFEs/ adj.

pungent , , ,

puissance /5pju:isEns/ n.
puis- powerpulse push

puissant /5pju:isEnt/ adj.,

pulchritude /5pQlkritju:d/ n.
pulchr + itude

pullet /5pulit/ n.
poultry() + letpull + let
fowl, foal

pulley /5puli/ n.,

pull +

pullulate /5pQljuleit/ v.;

populate pullet + ate pollute

pulp /pQlp/ n.;

paperpump

pulpit /5pulpit/ n.
pupil + it

pulsate /5pQlseit/ v.
pulse + ate

pulsating /5pQlseitiN/ adj.,

pulse

The more noble, the more humble.

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pulverize /5pQlvEraiz/ v.;
powder; v=f=ph=p pulp power

pummel /5pQmEl/ v.(),

pommel

pun /5pQn/ n.

punch /pQntF/ v.;

punctilious /pQNk5tiliEs/ adj.

punctual ,
punctual (punct ),

punctuation /`pQNktju5eiFen/ n. ;
punch + ate
puncture ,

puncture /5pQNktFE/ v.,; n.,

punch +

pundit /5pQndit/ n.,

pandit

pungency /5pQndAEnsi/ n.,

pungent

pungent /5pQndAEnt/ adj.;

puny /5pju:ni/ adj.,

pony

purblind /5pE:blaind/ adj.;

pure + blind per + blind + blind

The most busiest men have the most leisure (or time)
Page 523
purchase /5pE:tFEs/ n. , ()
purse

purebred /5pjuEbred/ adj.()

pure + bred

purgative /5pE:gEtiv/ n. adj.

purge

purgatory /5pE:gEtEri/ n. ;
purge + gate

purge /pE:dA/ v.,

purepure

purification /`pjuErifi5keiFEn/ n.
purify

purify /5pjuErifai/ v. ,
pure + fy

puritanical /`pjuEri5tAnikEl/ adj.

pure Puritan 17

purlieu /5pE:lju:/ n.
pur per through + lieu
lie

purloin /pE:5lCin/ v.
pur + loan pur + loin (
)

purport /pE5pC:t/ n.,

pur per + port port purpose
comport deport import rapport ,

purposively /5pE:pEsivli/ adv. ;

The most natural beauty in the world is honesty and moral truth.
Page 524
purse /pE:s/ v.;n.
,

purvey /pE:5vei/ v.(),

providesurvey,survey purvey,

pusillanimous /pju:si5lAnimEs/ adj.

animal puss , + ill + animal

putative /5pju:tEtiv/ adj.,

reputation ,

putrefy /5pju:trifai/ v.
put + tree
petrify ,

putrid /5pju:trid/ adj.

pygmy /5pigmi/ n.,

pig + my pyramid 5
(150),

pylon /5pailEn/ n.,

pilot

pyre /paiE/ n.
p=ph=f, y=i fire, fire pilepyramid

pyromania /`paiErEu5meiniE/ n.
pyre + mania

quack /kwAk/ n.;

quack
charlatan

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
Page 525
quadrangle /5kwCdrAngEl/ n.
quadr + anglequarter

quadruped /5kwBdrE`pAd/ n.
quadruquarter + ped

quaff /kwB:f; kwAf/ v.

:

quagmire /5kwAg`maiE/ n.;

miremire nightmire

quail /kweil/ v.,

cower recoilquit

wail ()

quaint /kweint/ adj.

acquaintqueen+ed
:
acquaint

qualification /`kwClifi5keiFEn/ n. ;
qualify

qualified /5kwCli`faid/ adj. ;

qualify

qualm /kwB:m/ n.();

quandary /5kwCndEri/ n.,

() + boundary

quantum /5kwBntEm/ n.;

quantity + sum

quarantine /5kwCrEn`ti:n/ n.,

The outsider sees the most of the game.

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quadr- + tyguarantee

quarry /5kwCri/ n.,

query inquiry quarrel

quartz

quarry /5kwCri/ n.,

query inquiry quarrel

quartz

quartet /kwC:5tet/ n.,

quart- + et
quintet [, ]

quash /kwCF/ v.,

crush crash ash
squash , bash , clash , crash , smash ,

quaver /5kweivE/ v. ,;n.

quiver shiver over ,

quay /ki:/ n.
key

queasy /5kwi:zi/ adj.

qu + easy easy

queer /kwiE/ adj.,

,qu=q, ee=i

quell /kwel/ v.,

kill, qu=k, e=iquiet

quench /kwentF/ v.(); ()

qd ,drench :drench (
)

The overturned cart ahead is a warning to the carts behind.

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squelch

querulous /5kwArElEs/ adj.,

query + rule

query /5kwiEri/ n.\v. ,,

inquiry ,

quest /kwest/ v. ,; n.
question request

questionnaire /`kwAstFEn5Ar; `kwestFE5neE/ n. ,

question + air

queue /kju:/ v.n. ,

Qsequence
sequence
cue

quibble /5kwibEl/ n.;

question + bleququi,que + ble

QuiQueQuandquip ,
,

quiescence /kwai5esns/ n.
quiet

quiescent /kwai5esEnt/ adj.,

quiet

quiet /5kwaiEt/ adj.

quietude /5kwaiE`tjud/ n.,

quiet

quill /kwil/ n. ()()

killquill quell
quilt quill quilt

The pen is mightier than the sword.

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quintessence /kwin5tesEns/ n.;
quint + essence

quinary quincuncial quinquagenary ,

, quintet(te)

quip /kwip/ adj.,

quirk /kwE:k/ n.
quark

quisling /5kwizliN/ n.,

quiver /5kwivE/ n.,

quaver I
quaver shiver ,

quixotic /kwik5sCtik/ adj.,

:, Don Quixote

quorum /5kwC:rEm/ n.
quota + room

quota /5kwEutE/ n. ,
quantity ,
quantum ,

quote /kwEut/ v. ,

quotidian /kwEu5tidiEn/ adj.;

rabble /5rAbEl/ n.;

rabbit pebble
mob ,

The pen is mightier than the sword.

Page 529
rabid /5rAbid/ adj.;
rabbit rebel

raconteur /`rAkBn5tE/ n.
recount , re + account

racy /5reisi/ adj. ,

race

radiance /5reidjEns/ n.
radiate

radiant /5reidiEnt/ adj. ;

radiate

radiate /5reidieit/ v.,

radio rador()
radiator ()

radium /5reidiEm/ n.
radi + um

radius /5reidiEs/ n.
radi- ,

raffish /5rAfiF/ adj.,,

rough + ishrubbish rough fish

rakish , ,

raffle /5rAfEl/ n., v.

rifle

rafter /5rB:ftE/ n.
drift + erraft driftroof + er raft

rag /rAg/ n. ,;
rug (), drag rag drag

The pen is the tougue of the mind.

Page 530
rage /EeidA/ n.\v.,
ragcourage cool,

ragged /5rAgid/ adj.[], ,

rag

raid /reid/ n.
rideroadrador

rail /reil/ n.; ; v. ,

rulerrailroad, railway

raillery /5reilEri/ n.
banter rail
banter ,

raisin n.
raise basin
resin

rakish /5reikiF/ adj. ,

rake

rally /5rAli/ v.n. ;

re + ally :,rally
r + ally

ramble /5rAmbl/ n. ; v.
roam , , amble

rambunctious /rAm5bQNkFEs/ adj.

ram + ramble + anxious

ram , , , ,

ramify /5rAmifai/ v.,

ramRAM

The people are the most important element in a state; next are the gods of land and grain; least is the
ruler himself. Page 531
rampage /rAm5peidA/ v.; n.
ram + peng ramp(ram +
) ram + page

ramp ,, ,

rampant /5rAmpEnt/ adj., , , ,

ram + ramp +
ramp + ant

rampart /5rAmpB:t/ n.;

ram + part ramp + part
bulwark(bull work ) parapet , ,

ramshackle /5rAmFAkEl/ adj. ,

ram + shackle
shackle() , , ,

rancid /5rAnsid/ adj.,

run + acidrank k=c
rank() , ,
,

rancor /5rANkE/ n.,

rancid

rancorous /5rANkErEs/ adj.,

rancor

randomize /5rAndEmaiz/ v.
random + ize

range /reindA/ n.; ,, v.

ran + :

ranger /5reindAE/ n. ;
range + er ()range

rank /rANk/ n. , ; adj.

The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest men of past centuries.
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range rank, g=k

rankle /5rANkEl/ v.
rang + anger
rancor

ransom /5rAnsEm/ n.; ; v.

redemption run + someone

rant /rAnt/ v., ,

run it
run it!grant rant

rapacious /rE5peiFEs/ adj.,

rap rape
rap , rap music

rapids /5rApidz/ n.,

rapid s

rapport /rA5pC:/ n.,

report support rapport
support

rapprochement /rA5prC:FmB:N/ n.,

re + approach

rapt /rApt/ adj.,

rapid () carried away

rapture /5rAptFE/ n.,

rap() + wrap + carried away

rarefaction /`reEri5fAkFEn/ n.
rarefy

rarefy /5reErifai/ v.

The sacrifice of time is the costliest of all sacrifices.

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rare + fy

rarity /5reEriti/ n. ,;
rare + ity

rash /rAF/ adj.

rush

rashness /5rAFnis/ n.,

rash , , rush , ,

rasp /ra:sp/ v.()

scrapegrasp

raspy /5ra:spi/ adj.(),

scrape srasp

ratification /`rAtifi5keiFEn/ n.
rate , + fy
rate , , , ,

ratify /5rAtifai/ v.()

rate + ify

ratiocination /`rAtiCsi5neiFEn/ n.;

ratio + ate

ration /5rAFEn/ n. ; v.
ratio

rationale /`rAFE5nB:l/ n.;

reason rational e

rationality /rAFEn5Aliti/ n.
rational

rationalize /5rAFEnElaiz/ v. ,
rational + ize

The scalded cat fears cold water.

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rattle /5rAtl/ v.; ,
rat +
rattling , ,

raucous /5rC:kEs/ adj.(),

hoarse ()

ravage /5rAvidA/ v. ,
ravish river + rage,

rave /reiv/ n.v.; v.()

river + wave ()brave

ravel /5rAvEl/ v.,; , n.

rave(l) + l
unravel

ravenous /5rAvEnEs/ adj.,

v=f=ph=p, rape ()
raven , , rapacious , , ravin , ,

ravine /rE5vi:n/ n.,

river + in The river wore a ravine between the hills.

ravish /5rAviF/ v.;

rape v=f=ph=pcarried away river + fish

ravishing /5rAviFiN/ adj.

ravish + ish

rawhide /5rC:haid/ n.()

raw + hide

raze /reiz/ v.
erase eraser

The sea refuses no river. (, )

Page 535
razor /5reizE/ n.,
rase raze + oreraser
erase ,

reactant /ri5AktEnt/ n.
re + act

reactionary /ri:5AkFEnEri/ adj.,

re + act

reactivate /ri5Aktiveit/ v.,

re + activate

ready /5redi/ adj.

reaffirm /ri:E5fE:m/ v.

reagent /ri:5eidAEnt/ n.()

agent g=c act reagent react

realign /`ri:E5lain/ v.
re + align a line

realized /5riElaizd/ adj.

realize

realm /relm/ n.,

real + m
real() realty

ream /ri:m/ n.()

rlrealm
quire (), ()

reaper /5ri:pE/ n.
reap

reasoning /5ri:zEniN/ n. ,

The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportumity when it comes.
Page 536
reason , , ,

reassurance /`ri:E5FurEns/ n.(),

reassure /`ri:E5FuE/ v.,

reassuring /`ri:E5FuEriN/ adj. ,

re + assure,,

rebarbative /ri5bBrbEtiv/ adj.,

re + barb- ,
barbarous ,barber()

rebate /5ribeit/ n.,

beat re +

rebellious /ri5beljEs/ adj.,

re + bellicose

rebuff /ri5bQf/ v.
re + buff (,)re + buffer

rebuke /ri5bju:k/ v.,

re + (),re +

rebus /5ri:bEs/ n.(),

symbols re + bus
riddle ,

rebuttal /ri5bQtl/ adj.,

rebut re + butt

recalcitrant /ri5kAlsitrEnt/ adj.

re + calci- (Ca)

recalibration /ri`kAli5breiFEn/ n.

The secret of success is constancy of purpose.

Page 537
recall /ri5kC:l/ v. ,;n.

recant /ri5kAnt/ v.,()

cant = chant ()

recapitulate /`ri:kE5pitjuleit/ v.
re + captial

recast /`ri:5kB:st/ v. ;
re + cast

recede /ri5si:d/ v.,()

re + cede
cede , access concede intercede precede recede
retrocede secede supercede

receptacle /ri5septEkl/ n.
recept + acle

receptive /ri5septiv/ adj.

recept

recess /ri5ses/ (), v ,

recede
access , excess process recess success

recession /ri5seFEn/ n. ,
process recess

recessive /ri5sesiv/ adj. ;

recess + tive

recidivism /ri5sidivizm/ n. ,
re + cid-
homicide , suicide

recipe /5resipi/ n.

The shortest answer is doing the thing.

Page 538
re + cipe (:si)receipt
prescription , ,

recipient /ri5sipiEnt/ n. ,
recept

reciprocal /ri5siprEkEl/ adj. ,

recept + rock

reciprocate /ri5siprEkeit/ v. ,
recept + rock

reciprocating /ri5siprEkeitiN/ adj. ()

reciprocate

reciprocity /`resi5prCsiti/ n.
reciprocate

recital /re5sBit(E)l/ n., , , ,

re + cite

recitation /`resi5teiFEn/ n. ;
recite

reckless /5reklEs/ adj. ,

reck re + ,recheckreckless
wreckless
reckon ,recount re + :

reckon /5rekEn/ v.,;,

re + count re +

reclaim /ri5kleim/ v.
re + claim (),
()

recline /ri5klain/ v.,

re + cline
decline incline recline ,

The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time.

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recluse /ri5klu:s/ n. ; adj.
re + close

reclusive /ri5klu:siv/ adj.

re + close

recognition /`rekEg5niFEn/ n. ,;
recognize

recoil /ri5kCil/ v. ,
re + coil , re + curl re + (oil)

recollection /`rekE5lekFEn/ n. ;
re + collect

recombine /ri:kEm5bain/ v. ,
re+combine

recommend /`rekE5mend/ v. ,
re + commend , ,

recompense /5rekEmpens/ v. ,
compensate ,

reconcile /5rekEnsail/ v. ,
cile re + council
docile , , cilia ,

reconciliation /`rekEnsili5eiFEn/ n. ,
re + conciliate

recondite /5rekEndait/ adj.

re + condition re + + dict
dictionary(GRE)con + edit ()
:
abscond

reconnaissance /ri5kCnEsEns/ n. ,

The smaller the mind, the greater the conceit.

Page 540
recognizere + con + assassin
assassinate()

reconstitute /ri:5kCnstitju:t/ v. ;

reconstruct /`ri:kEn5strQkt/ v. ,

reconvene /rikEn5vi:/ v. ,

recount /ri5kaunt/ v. ,
re + count account

recourse /ri5kC:s/ n. ,
re + course

recreant /5rekriEnt/ n. ,; adj.

re + creed recreation

recreation /`rekri5eiFEn/ n. ,
re + creation refreshment ,
,

recriminate /ri5krimineit/ v. ,
re + criminate

recruit /ri5kru:t/ n. ,; v.
re + grow re + cruise

rectangle /5rektANgl/ n. ,
rect + angle
direct erect correct

rectangular /rek5tANgjulE/ adj. ,

rectify /5rektifai/ v. ,;
rect + fy

rectitude /5rektitju:d/ n. ,
rect + itude

The strongest man is the one who stands most alone.

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recumbent /ri5kQmbEnt/ adj. ;
re + cumb
decumbent encumber incumbency procumbent ,
recumbent , succumb

recuperate /ri5kju:pEreit/ v. (),

p=ph=f=v, recoverre + cup

recurrence /ri5kQrEns/ n. ,
re + occur

recycle /`ri:5saikEl/ v. ,
re + cycle

redeem /ri5di:m/ , ()
red re + em re + deem ()
preempt , peremptory

redemption /ri5dempFEn/ n.
re + debt

redirect /`ri:dai5rekt/ v. ()
re()+direct()

redistribution /5ri:`distri5bju:FEn/ n.

redolent /5redElEnt/ adj. ,

odor red + oil red + olfactory (oil + factory
)

redoubtable /ri5dautEbEl/ adj.

double

redress /ri5dres/ n. ,
re + dress

redundancy /ri5dQndEnsi/ n. ;
re + done

The sum of behavior is to retain a man's own dignity, without intruding upon the liberty of others.
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redundant /ri5dQndEnt/ adj. ,
red re + unda overflow redound re + done
undulate , abundantinundate redundant

reed /ri:d/ n.,

rl

reek /ri:k/ v.;

reel /ri:l/ n. ,
roll

reenact /5ri:i5nAkt/ v. (),()

re + enact ,
act

refectory /ri5fektEri/ n. ,
re + factory re + affect, effect

confectionary ,

referee /`refE5ri:/ n. ;
refer , ,

refine /ri5fain/ v. ,
re + fine

refined /ri5faind/ adj.

refine + ed

refinery /ri5fainEri/ n. ,
refine + ry factory

reflect /ri5flekt/ v. ;
re + flect

reflective /ri5flektiv/ adj.

reflect

The superior man wishes to be slow in speech but quick in action.

Page 543
reformulate /ri:5fC:mjuleit/ v. ;

refraction /ri5frAkFEn/ n.
r=l a=e, fract = flectreflect

refractory /ri5frAktEri/ adj. ; ()

re + factory re + fracture ,
,

refrain /ri5frein/ v. ,; n. ,
restrain re + free + n re + frown
,
restrain , constrain , ,

refresh /ri5freF/ v. ...,

re fresh

refulgent /ri5fQldAEnt/ adj. ,

fulgent
fulgent , effulgent

refurbish /`ri:5fE:biF/ v. ,
furbish , re + fur + brush

refutable /ri5fju:tEbl/ adj.

refuse

refutation /`refju5teFEn/ n.
refuse

refute /ri5fju:t/ v.
refuse re + foot

regal /5ri:gEl/ adj. ;

royal , e=o,g=yregulate

regale /ri5geil/ v. ; ...

regal re + gala , re +

The surest way to be happy is to be busy.

Page 544
gallant ,

regenerate /ri5dAenEreit/ adj. ,

re + generate

regent /5ri:dAEnt/ n. ()
regime , re +

regime /rei5Ai:m/ n. ,
re + realm region

regimen /5redAEmEn/ n. ,
regimemen

regiment /5redAimEnt/ n.(); v.

regime + men + t :,,

regimentation /redAimEn5teiFEn/ n. ,
regime ,,

regressive /ri5gresiv/ adj. ,

regularity /`regju5lAriti/ n. ,

regulate /5regjuleit/ v. ;
regular

rehabilitate /`ri:hE5biliteit/ v. ,()

re + habilitate(ability,h)

rehearse /ri5hE:s/ v. ,;
re + hear re + heart

reign /rein/ n. ; ;
rein rein ggovernment giregime foreign
foreign
reignrein g government regal regime regent
sovereignty , ,

The three foundations of learning; seeing much, suffering much, and studying much.
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reimburse /`ri:im5bE:s/ v.
re + in + burse b=p purse,

rein /rein/ n. ; v.
reign ring
restrain , sovereign ,

reincarnate /`ri:in5kB:neit/ v. ,
re + in + carn

reincarnation /`ri:inkB:5neiFEn/ n. ,
reincarnate

reinforce /`ri:in5fC:s/ v. ,
re + enforce

reinstate /`ri:in5steit/ v. ()
re + in + state

reiterate /ri:5itEreit/ v. ,
re+iterate

rejoice /ri5dACis/ v. ,
re + joy

rejoicing /ri5dACisiN/ n. ,
joy

rejoin /ri:5dACin/ v. ,
re + join
enjoin ,

rejoinder /ri5dACindE/ n.
rejoin

rejuvenate /ri5dAu:vEneit/ v.
re + juvenile , junior

rekindle /ri:5kindl/ v.

The voice is the best music.

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re + kindle candle

relapse /ri5lAps/ n. ; ; v. ,
re + lapse , ,
collapse elapse lapse , , , ,,prolapse
relapse ()

relate /ri5leit/ v. ;
relationship

relaxation /ri:lAk5seiFEn/ n. ,

release /ri5li:s/ v. ,; n.
relaxre + lease re + leash ,
re + loose
relieve ,

relegate /5religeit/ v. ,
legate delegatere + legate
delegate ...

relent /ri5lent/ v.
re + lend

relenting /ri5lentiN/ adj. ,

relent

relentless /ri5lentlis/ adj. ,

relent + less

relevant /5relivEnt/ adj.

re +

reliance /ri5laiEns/ n. ,

relic /5relik/ n. ,
relinquish re + leak re +

relinquish /ri5liNkwiF/ v. ,
re + link re + liquid re +
linq + quit
The water that bears the boat is the same that swallows it up.
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relish /5reliF/ n. ; ; ; v. , ;
release delicious

relocate /`ri:lEu5keit/ v. ,

reluctance /ri5lQktEns/ n.
reluctant

remainder /ri5meindE/ n.
remain +

remains /ri5meinz/ n. ,
remain

remediable /ri5mi:diEbEl/ adj. ,

remedy , + ablere + medical

remembrance /ri5membrEns/ n. ,;
remember
memory

reminder /ri5maindE/ n.
remind re + mind + er

reminisce /`remi5nis/ v. ,
remind , remembrance ,

remiss /ri5mis/ adj. ,

re + miss

remission /ri5miFEn/ n. ,
remitre + mission

remit /ri5mit/ v. ; ;
mit transmit

remittance /ri5mitEns/ n.
remit + ance ounce

The wolf has a winning game when the shepherds quarrel.

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remittent /ri5mitEnt/ adj.(),
remit + tensivere + mit + tent
()

remnant /5remnEnt/ n. ;
remain
remanent

remodel /`ri:5mCdl/ v. ,

remonstrate /ri5mCnstreit; 5remEnstreit/ v. ,

demonstrate

remorse /ri5mC:s/ n. ,
re + ; re + mouth

remove /ri5mu:v/ v. ,;
re + move

remunerate /ri5mju:nEreit/ v. ,
re + money

remunerative /ri5mju:nErEtiv/ adj. ,

re + money ,

renaissance /rE5neisEns/ n. ,
re + naiss
renascence

renascent /ri5nAsEnt/ adj.

re + nascent

rend /rend/ v. ;

wring

rendering /5rendEriN/ n. ;
yieldyrsurrender re do do

The word impossible is not in my dictionary. -Napoleon -

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rendezvous /5rCndivu:/ n. ;
rendez present + vous yours

rendition /ren5diFEn/ n.,,,

render

renegade /5renigeid/ n. ,
re + negate + god

renege /ri5ni:g/ v. ,
re + negate

renounce /ri5nauns/ v.()

re + nounce
resign signsignannouncedenounce
enouncepronounce renounce

renovate /5renEveit/ v. ,,
re + nova-
novelty , , novel ,

renown /ri5naun/ n. ,
re + known re + nown name

renowned /ri5naund/ adj.

rent /rent/ n. ; ()
rend()lent r=l

reparable /5repErEbEl/ adj. ,

repair + able

reparation /`repE5reiFEn/ n. ,
repair

repartee /`repB:5ti:/ n.
re party party re()re + part ,

The word once spoken can never be realled.

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repatriate /ri:5pAtrieit/ v.()
re + patri-
patriotic

repeal /ri5pi:l/ v. ()
re + appeal , appealrerecall
peal

repel /ri5pel/ v. ; ...

re + pel
compel ()dispel () , expel( ), impel
propel(), repel ()

repellent /ri5pelEnt/ adj.

repulsive ,

repent /ri5pent/ v. ,
e + penalty re + spent

repercussion /`ri:pE5kQFEn/ n. ; ;
re + percussion

repertoire /5repEtwB:/ n.()

reservoir
repository depository repertory

repine /ri5pain/ v. ,
re + pine
pine ,

replacement /ri5pleismEnt/ n. ,
replace

replenish /ri5pleniF/ v. ,
re + plen- plenty

replete /ri5pli:t/ adj. ,

re + plete complete

Then only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.
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repletion /ri5pli:FEn/ n. ;

replica /5replikE/ n.
replicate reply

replicate /5replikeit/ v. ,
re + duplicate

reportorial /`repE5tC:riEl/ adj. ;

reportor

repose /ri5pEuz/ v. ,
pause re + pose

repository /ri5pCzitEri/ n. ,
re + deposit ,,,
reposit , depository

repossess /`ri:pE5zes/ v. ,
re + possess

reprehend /`repri5hend/ v. ,
re + pre + hold hend (hand)
apprehend comprehend reprehend

reprehensible /`repri5hensEbEl/ adj.

reprehend, re, + prehend ,
comprehend ()

repress /ri5pres/ v. ,
re + press
compress depress , , express ,,,impress , oppress
repress suppress

reprieve /ri5pri:v/ v. ; ; n. ,
p r=l relieve re + deprive
deprive , (,reprieve )

reprimand /5reprima:nd/ n. ,; v. ,
reprove + mand (command)re + prime

There are spots in (or on) the sum.

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reprisal /ri5praizEl/ n. ()
re + prize re + prison
re + price
reprise (re + price )

reprise /ri5pri:z/ n.();

re + phrase re + prize

reproach /ri5prEutF/ n. ,
re + approach

reprobate /5reprEbeit/ v. ,; adj.\n. ()

re + probate prob-reprovere +
probable
re + problem
probate probe , approbate , disapprobation ,
opprobrious , , probity

reproduction /`ri:prE5dQkFEn/ n. ;

reproof /ri5pru:f/ n. ,
reprovere + proof

reprove /ri5pru:v/ v. ,
re + prove approve ()
disapprove disprove ,

reptilian /rep5tiliEn/ adj. ;

reptile , + tile ccrept
(creep)
groveling ,surreptitious ,

repudiate /ri5pju:dieit/ v. (),,

re + pudency , ()re +

repugnance /ri5pQgnEns/ n. ,
repugnant

There is a crook in the lot of everyone.

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repugnant /ri5pQgnEnt/ adj.
re + pugnacious repulse

repulse /ri5pQls/ v. ,; ; n. ,,
repel() pul=pelre + pulse () push
compulsion=compel,expulse=expelimpulse=impelpropulsive=propelrepulse=repel

repulsion /ri5pQlFEn/ n. ,;

repulsive /ri5pQlsiv/ adj. ;

repulse + ive

reputable /5repjutEbEl/ adj.

reputation

reputation /repju5teiFEn/ n.
repute report

repute /ri5pju:t/ n.
reputationreport

reputed /ri5pju:tid/ adj.

pute put
compute ()depute ()dispute
impute repute

request /ri5kwest/ n. ,; v. ,
question ()

requiem /5rekwiem/ n.
quiet + m

requisite /5rekwizit/ n. adj. ,

requirerequest

requisition /`rekwi5ziFEn/ n.
request

requital /ri5kwaitl/ n. ,

There is a measure in all things.

Page 554
requite

requite /ri5kwait/ v. ;
re + quit re +

rescind /ri5sind/ v. ,
re + scindscis- scissor rescission
exscind , prescind , ,

rescript /5ri:`skript/ n. ,;
re + script

rescue /5reskju:/ n.\v. ,

resemblance /ri5zemblEns/ n. ,
resemble

resent /ri5zent/ v. ,
re + sentiment ,sensereally
absent (ab + present) assent consent () dissent () present
resent ()

reserve /ri5zE:v/ n. , ;
re + -serve
conserve , preserve , ,

reserved /ri5zE:vd/ adj.

reserve ,

reshuffle /ri:5FQfEl/ v. ;
re + shuffle

reside /ri5zaid/ v.
resident

residual /ri5zidjuEl/ adj. ,

There is a time to speak and a time to be silent.

Page 555
remainder ,

residue /5rezidju:/ n.
reside +
assiduous ()preside , reside ,subside(settle)

resign /ri5zain/ v. ,
re + sign
assign (as + sign ),consign() , , countersign(
), resign ()

resignation /`rezig5neiFEn/ n. ,;

resigned /ri5zaind/ adj. ,

resign

resilience /ri5ziliEns/ n. ,

resilient /ri5ziliEnt/ adj. ; ,

re + salient re + silent
()

resin /5rezin/ n.

resist /ri5zist/ v. ,
re + sist insist
assist , consist desist insist persist , resist

resistance /ri5zistEns/ n. ,;

resistant /ri5zistEnt/ adj. ,

resolute /5rezElu:t/ adj. ,

resolve

resolution /`rezE5lu:FEn/ n. ,;; ,

resolve /ri5zClv/ v., , , ,

solve ,

There is but one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.

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dissolve (), absolve

resonant /5rezEnEnt/ adj. ();

re + sona-re + sonar
absonant , consonant dissonant , resonant

resort /ri5zC:t/ n. v.
resource re + sort
re + sought(seek)seekreshort short

resound /ri5zaund/ v. ;
re + sound

resourceful /ri5sC:sfEl/ adj.

resource , , , re + source

respect /ri5spekt/ n.

respectful /ri5spektfEl/ adj. ,

respect

respective /ris5pektiv/ adj. ,

re + perspective
perspective(per + spective ) n.

respiration /`respE5reiFEn/ n.
re + spir
aspire (, spirit), conspire(), despair expire()
inspire in+spire perspire ,respire(,suspire(
) , transpirepass off vaporous material )

respiratory /ri5spirEtEri/ adj.

re + spir

respite /5respait/ n. ;
despite in spite of not stopped byre + spite (not stopped
by)stopped bydespite spit respite re + spite

reprieve , relief

There is honour among thieves.

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resplendent /ri5splendEnt/ adj. ,
splendid

respondent /ri5spCndEnt/ n.
respond +ent
defendant plaintiff

responsive /ri5spBnsiv/ adj. ,

restate /ri:5steit/ v. ,
state

restitution /`resti5tju:FEn/ n. ;
re + stitut- restore ,
,
constitute destitute , institute restitute substitute

restive /5restiv/ adj. ,

restless

restless , ,

restiveness /5restivnis/ n. ;

restless /5restlEs/ adj.;

rest less

restorative /ri5stC:rEtiv/ adj.

restore

restored /ri5stC:d/ adj.

re + store

restrain /ri5strein/ v. ,
re + strain re + stringrestrict
,

restrained /ri5streind/ adj. ,;

restrain + ed, strain string

There is life in the old dog yet.

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restraint /ri5streint/ n.

restricted /ri5striktid/ adj. ,

re + strict

restriction /ri5strikFEn/ n. ,

resume /ri5zju:m/ v. ,
re + sume takere + sum

assume(take) , , consume presume , resume ,

, subsume ,

resumption /ri5zQmpFEn/ n.
resume

resurge /ri:5sE:dA/ v.
re + surgery re + surge

resurgent /ri5sE:dAEnt/ adj. ,

insurgent

resurrect /`rezE5rekt/ v. ;
re + sur + rect

resuscitate /ri5sQsiteit/ v.,

re + sur + cit (excite)
incite ,

retail /5ri:teil; ri5teil/ v. ; n.

re + tail cutcut
tailor ()

retain /ri5tein/ v. ,;
re + tain hold, maintain
abstain attain detain maintain obtain
pertain retain sustain

retainer /ri5teinE/ n.

There is no end to learning.

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retain + er

retaliate /ri5tAlieit/ v. ,
re + tale re +
re + tail

retard /ri5tB:d/ v. , n.
re + tardy
bastard retard

retention /ri5tenFEn/ n. ,
retain sustain - sustention
tentionabstention attention contention , , detention ,
distention intention , retention sustention ,

retentive /ri5tentiv/ adj.,

retain

reticent /5retisEnt/ adj.

re + tacit re +

reticulation /ri`tikju5leiFEn/ n. ,
reticl,reticul- rect- regulate

retinue /5retinju:/ n. ,
retainer re + continue ,

retiring /ri5taiEriN/ adj. ,

retire , re + tired

retort /ri5tC:t/ v.
re + tort
torture tortuous contort distort extort retort

retouch /`ri:5tQtF/ v. ;
re + touch ,
touch up

There is no royal road to learning.

Page 560
retrace /ri5treis/ v. ,
re + trace , ,

retract /ri5trAkt/ v. ,
re + tract
abstract attract contract detract , distract
extract protract retract subtract tractable
tractor

retractability /ri5trAktE5bilEti/ n.
re + tract
contract

retreat /ri5tri:t/ n.\v. ;

retractre + treatretreat,

retrench /ri5trentF/ v.,

re + trench

retribution /`retri5bju:FEn/ n. ,
re + tribute ,
tribute attribute contribute , distribute , retribution

retributive /ri5tribjutiv/ adj.

re + tribute ,,

retrieve /ri5tri:v/ v. ,; ()
re + re + + ve(have)retro + have

retroactive /`retrEu5Aktiv/ adj.;

retro act

retrograde /5retrEgreid/ adj. ; v.

retro- + grade grade
centigrade ()degrade downgrade , , ,intergrade
,, , plantigrade ,retrograde , upgrade ,

retrogress /`retrE5gres/ v. ,

There is no time like the present.

Page 561
retro + gress progress
aggress congress(),degressive()digress()
ingress()egress()progress ()regress ()retrogress (
)transgress ()

retrospect /5retrEspekt/ n. ,
retro + spect
circumspect inspect introspect prospect
retrospect respect suspect

retrospective /`retrE5spektiv/ adj. ,

revealing /ri5viliN/ adj. ,;

reveal re + veil

revelation /`revE5leiFEn/ n. ;
reveal
rebel

revelry /5revElri/ n.
revel rebel reveal

carouse rebel

revenge /ri5vendA/ n. ,
re + venge
avenge , venge

revenue /5revEnju:/ n. ;
re + venue ()avenue

venue contravene convene convention intervene

supervene

reverberate /ri5vE:bEreit/ v. ,

revere /ri5viE/ v.
re() + very re + ever re + very

There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.

Page 562
reverence /5revErEns/ n. ;
revere

reverend /5revErEnd/ adj.

revere + ed

reverent /5revErEnt/ adj. ,

re + veteran re + ever re + very
severe (, )venerate
veteran , ,

reverie /5revEri/ n. ,
re + verity ,
verify ,

reversal /ri5vE:sEl/ n. ,;

reverse /ri5vE:s/ n. ; ; v. ,
re + verse conversation converse

revert adverseaverse converse(

diverse(,inverse(),obverse(),perverse(),reverse(,),transverse(),
universe

reversion /ri5vE:FEn/ n., (), ,

revertreverse

revert /ri5vE:t/ n.
re + vert
returnadvert , avertconvert,divertevert
extrovertintrovertinterconvert invertpervert
revertsubvert

revile /ri5vail/ v. ,
re + vile , , village

vilify ,

revise /ri5vaiz/ n.\ v. ,

re + devise

There is nothing permanent except change.

Page 563
revitalize /ri:5vaitElaiz/ v.
re + vital
vitamin

revive /ri5vaiv/ v. ;
re + vive ,vive la
France
survive , , vivid ,

revoke /ri5vEuk/ v. ,
re + vocal voice ()
recall (+)
vocation n., , , convoke ()equivoke ()
evoke()invoke()provoke()
revoke()

revolt /ri5vEult/ v. ,;
revolution re + volt ()

revulsion /ri5vQlFEn/ n.,;

revolt

reward /ri5wC:d/ n. ,; v. ,
re + ward
ward , award ,

rewarding /ri5wC:diN/ adj. ,

rhapsody /5rApsEdi/ n. ;
rap + ode
ode , episode melody monody , parody
prosody rhapsody threnode

rhetoric /5retErik/ n. ,
rhetor read + orread + story read +
orator ,

rhinestone /5rainstEun/ n. ,
rhine + stone

There is nothing which has not been bitter before being ripe.
Page 564
rhubarb /5ru:bB:b/ n. (); n.\v.
herbhubbub rl

rhyme /raim/ n. ;v.

rhythm ,

rhythmic /5ri5mik/ adj.

rhythm re + theme

rib /rib/ n. v.
r=l + bone

ribald /5ribEld/ adj. ,

rib + bald rib + bald bold

rickety /5rikiti/ adj.,

rick rickirackarocko

rider /5raidE/ n.,

ride + er

ridge /ridA/ n. (,);

ride + bridge b + ridge range

ridicule /5ridikju:l/ n. ;v.

rid +

ridiculous /ri5dikjulEs/ adj. ,

rid + riddle

rife /raif/ adj. ,

f=v river rl, life

rifle /5raifl/ n.; v.

rift /rift/ n. ,;
rive rl

There is nothing worse than apathy.

Page 565
clift(=cliff)drift ()

rig /rig/ v.
rag() rug()right
rightht

righteous /5raitFEs/ adj.

right

rigid /5ridAid/ adj.

rile /rail/ v....;

roil

rind /raind/ n. ()
ring gdrend

ringlet /5riNlit/ n.
ring + let

rinse /rins/ v. ,
freshfrain :
cleanse (clean + )

riot /5raiEt/ vi.

violent

riotous /5raiEtEs/ adj. ,

riot ,

rip /rip/ v. ,
strip , ripripe
()ripe
rupture

ripen /5raipEn/ v.
ripe + en

They who lay traps for others are often caught by their own bait.
Page 566
ripple /5ripEl/ v. n. ,
rip + 2prl

risible /5rizEbEl/ adj. ,

rid, ridiculous
derisive ,

rite /rait/ n. ()
right

ritual /5ritFuEl/ n. ,;
rite

rival /5raivEl/ n. ,;v. ...

river + all ()
strive ( + rival )

rivalry /5raivElri/ n. ,
rival + ry

rive /raiv/ v.,

rl rift, erip p=ph=f=v

riven /5rivEn/ adj. ,

rivev=f=ph=p ripriver derive ()

rip , , ,

rivet /5rivit/ n. ; v. ()
(riven) rive + it

riveting /5rivitiN/ adj. , ,

rivet

rivulet /5rivjulit/ n. ,
river + let

roadway /5rEudwei/ n.
road way

Things at the worst will mend.

Page 567
robe /rEub/ n. ,
rob ()

robust /rEu5bQst/ adj.

robot
roborant

rodent /5rEudEnt/ n. ()
rat ro + dent rod
+ dent
corrode erode

roe /rEu/ n.

roguish /5rEugiF/ adj. ,

rogue

roil /rCil/ v.
+ oil :
boil ,rile roilbroil (),

roister /5rCistE/ v.
(oil) + ster + ter
riot + noisy

roll-call n.
roll call

rollicking /5rClikiN/ adj.

frolic , froll + lick

rookie /5ruki/ n. ,
recruit , , recruitcookie

roost /ru:st/ v.\n. ,

root rooster er

Things past cannot be recalled.

Page 568
rooster /5ru:stE/ n.
roost + er rouse + er ()

roster /5rCstE/ n. ,
rooster(roast + er)roll + ster

rostrum /5rCstrEm/ n. ,
rostr-
rose (raised) room
forum
strum(String drum) , , nostrum

rotate /rEu5teit/ v. , ; ,
roll + state

rote /rEut/ n.
routine wrote(write)
rot route

rotten /5rCtn/ adj. ;

rot + en

rotund /rEu5tQnd/ adj.(),()

round
orotund

roughen /5rQfEn/ v. ,
rough + en

roundabout /5raundEbaut/ adj. ,

round + about

rouse /rauz/ v. ,;
rise arouse

rout /raut/ v. n.
roll + out run + out + out

rove /rEuv/ v. ,

Things unreasonable are never durable.

Page 569
roll over ()
Mars rover wander ,

rowdy /5raudi/ adj. ,

row
roar row

royalty /5rCiElti/ n. ,
oy=eg regal loyal royal royalty(
)()

rubble /5rQbl/ n.(),

rubbish + cobble

rubicund /5ru:bikEnd/ adj.()

rub- rub + rubrub
ruddy , rubric ruby ( )

ruck /rQk/ n.,

wrinkle rick

rucksack /5rQksAk/ n.()

ruck back + sack ruck

rudder /5rQdE/ n. ;
rude + errubber
rubber

ruddy /5rQdi/ adj.(),

red
ruby

rudimentary /`ru:di5mentEri/ adj. ,

rude
fundamental ,

rudiments /5ru:dimEnts/ n.
rude

rue /ru:/ n. ,

Think about the misforture of others that you may be satisfied with your own lot.
Page 570
ruin
sorrow so + rue sorry
sorrow ( ) so rue

rueful /5ru:fEl/ adj. ,

ruffian /5rQfiEn/ n. ,; adj.

rough + rough + fan

ruffle /5rQfl/ v. ,; n.()

roughen
ripple shuffle trouble

rumble /5rQmbEl/ v.
run +

ruminant /5ru:minEnt/ adj.(),

ruminate

ruminate /5ru:mineit/ v. ,
+ in + ate

rumple /5rQmpEl/ v. ,
crumple , c
wrinkle

rung /rQN/ n.,

run +

runic /5ru:nik/ adj. ;

run + ic IC

rupture /5rQptFE/ n.\v. ,

rupt- ()rip
abrupt (), , bankrupt corrupt
disrupt erupt interrupt +
irrupt inrupture ,

Think positive, and you will be positive.

Page 571
rural /5ruErEl/ adj.
,

ruse /ru:z; ru:s/ n.

rose

rustic /5rQstik/ adj. ,

rust

rustle /5rQsl/ v.()

rush + (),,
hustle , , ,

rustler /5rQslE/ n.
rust + hustle , , ()+ er

ruthlessness /5ru:Wlisnis/ n. ,

sabbatical /sE5bAtik(E)l/ adj. ,

saber /5seibE(r)/ n. ,

sabotage /5sAbEtB:A/ n. ,
sabot(boot ) boot

saboteur /`sAbE5tE:/ n.
sabotage + er

saccharin /5sAkErin/ n.
sacchar suger, a=u cch= ch=gsack + char

sack /sAk/ n. ; v.

sacrament /5sAkrEmEnt/ n. ,

Think twice before you do.

Page 572
sacred + ment

sacred /5seikrid/ adj. ,

sacrifice sacrifice secret

sacrifice ()

sacrifice /5sAkrifais/ n. ; v.
cry

sacrilege /5sAkrilidA/ n.,

sacre- + leg ()sacre- + illegal

sacrosanct /5sAkrEusANkt/ adj.

sacre- + sanct
sanctify

sadden /5sAdn/ v. ,
sad + en

saddle /5sAdl/ n. ,
sat +

sadistic /sE5distik;sei-/ adj.,

saddle + ist,

safari /sE5fB:ri/ n. ,

sa + far so far +

safeguard /5seifgB:d/ n. ,
safe + guard

saga /5sB:gE/ n. ,
Saga
(SEGA)

sagacious /sE5geiFEs/ adj. ,

Thinking: The talking of the soul with itself.

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sagacity /sE5gAsEti/ n.
sagacious

sage /seidA/ adj. ; n.

sagacious

saintly /5seintli/ adj. ,

saint

salacious /sE5leiFEs/ adj.

salad

salient /5seiliEnt/ adj. ,

sal- sale
silent

saliferous /sE5lifErEs/ adj. ,

salt salad + fer
saline , ()

saliva /sE5laivE/ n. ,
salad + live salad + lava

salubrious /sE5lu:briEs/ adj.

salute
salute

salutary /5sAljuEtEri/ adj. ,

salute
salute

salute /sE5lu:t/ v. ; ..., n. ,;,

salut-

salvage /5sAlvidA/ n.\v.(),

savesave lsail save

Thoroughly to teach another is the best way to learn for oneself.

Page 574
savage salvage savelsavage

salvation /sAl5veiFEn/ n. ,
save

salve /sB:v/ n. ; v. ,
save

sampler /5sB:mplE/ n. ,
sample

sanatorium /`sAnE5tC:riEm/ n. ,
sane + rium
sanatory

sanctify /5sANktifai/ v.
saintsacred

sanctimonious a.
sancti- + money
sanctify sanctity

sanction /5sANkFEn/ v. , n.

sanctify

sanctuary /5sANktFuEri/ n. ,
sanct + uary

sandal /5sAndl/ n. ,
sand +

sane /sein/ adj. ,

sangfroid /`sCN5frwB:/ n. ,
sang- + frozen frost

Those who work deserve to eat; those who do not work deserve to starve.
Page 575
sanguine /5sANgwin/ dj. ,
sangu-
sun + green grin
sang (sing)+

sanitary /5sAnitEri; `teri/ adj. ,

sane

sanitation /`sAnE5teFEn; `sAni5teiFEn/ n.()

sane

sanity /5sAniti/ n.
sane

sap /sAp/ n. ,; v.,

soap soup p
d,sad
sip sapid

sapient /5seipiEnt/ adj.

+ pen
()

sapless /5sAplis; 5sAplEs/ adj.

sap + less ,

sapling /5sApliN/ n. ,
sap + ling

sapphire /5sAfaiE/ n. ,; adj.

sap + fire

sarcasm /5sB:kAzEm; 5sBr`/ n. ,,

sarc + asmspasm sardine
satiric , caustic ,

sarcastic /sB:5kAstik; sBr`/ adj.

sardonic + caustic sardine + case ;
satiric, sardonic

Though a lie be well dressd, it is ever overcome.

Page 576
sardonic /sB:5dCnik; sBr5dBnik/ adj.
sarcasticsardine
ironic ,

sartorial /sB:5tC:riEl/ adj. ,

suit + or

tonsorial , tonsor and sartor

sash /sAF/ n. ,

satanic /se5tAnik; sE5tAnik/ adj.

Satan

sate /set; seit/ v. ,

satiate()satisfy
satisfaction

satiate /5seiFieit/ v. ,
satisfysate + ate

satiety /sE5taiEti; sA`/ n. ,

satisfy

satiny /5sAtini/ adj. ,

satin ,,

satire /5sAtaiE/ n. ()
sate + tiresome

satirical /sE5tirikEl/ adj. ,

satire

satirize /5sAtiraiz/ v.

Though malice may darken truth, it cannot put it out.

Page 577
sardonicsarcastic

saturate /5sAtFEreit/ v.
sate + ate Saturday + ate

saturnine /5sAtEnain/ adj. ,

Saturn
Saturday night sun turn night
sardonic

saunter /5sC:ntE/ v.\n. ,

savage /5sAvidA/ adj. ,

save + age civilize
savage

savanna /sE5vAnE/ n.
save ()

savant /5sAvEnt/ n. ,
save ant servant savant

savor /5seivE/ n. ; v. ,
save + orsavorflavor
savior

savory /5seivEri/ adj. ;

savor

savvy /5sAvi/ adj.

saw + y, sawsee( I see)

sawdust /5sC:dQst/ n.
saw+dust

scab /skAb/ n.

Time and tide wait for no man.

Page 578
scar +
scar

scabbard /5skAbEd; `Erd/ n.()

scar scab + bard bar scab + blade

scabrous /5skeibrEs/ adj.

scab

scads /skAdz/ n. ,
academic decade

scaffold /5skAfEld;-fEuld/ n. ()
cuff + fold

scald /skC:ld/ v. ,; n.
scold
scorch ,

scalding /5skC:ldiN/ adj.

scald

scale /skeil/ n. ; ()
shell (sc=sh a=e)
escalade

scale /skeil/ n. ; ()
shell (sc=sh a=e)
escalade

scalpel /5skAlpEl/ n. ,
scalp + l

scamper /5skAmpE/ v. ,
camper

scandal /5skAndl/ n. ;

Time cures all things.

Page 579
 + candidate see

scandalous /5skAndElEs/ adj.,

scandal

scant /skAnt/ adj. ,

scan + can't

scanty /5skAnti/ adj. ,

scant

scapegoat /5skeipgEut/ n.
escape goat

scar /ska:(r)/ n. ,

scarcity /5skeEsiti/ n. ,
scarce

scarf /skB:f/ n. ,
scar +

scarp /skB:p/ n. ,
scare + escape

scathe /skei5/ n.\v. ,

scorch ,

scathing /5skei5iN/ adj. ,

scathe

scatter /5skAtE/ v. ,
scared + er

scavenge /5skAvindA/ v., (),

+ cave + ()

Time cures all things.

Page 580
scenario /si5nB:riEu/ n. ;
scene + aria seen see

scenery /5si:nEri/ n.,

scene see

scent /sent/ n. ,
sense sent sense of smellscene scent
sentient

scepter /5-Sep/ n. ;
sceptersceptical suspect + er
susceptible sus + cept

sceptical /5skeptikEl/ adj. ,

skepticalsuspect

schematic /ski:5mAtik/ adj. ,

schema

schematize /5ski:mEtaiz/ v.
scheme

scheme /ski:m/ n.; (),

schemagame

schism /5sizEm/ n.
scheme chasm school + ism
s + chisel scissor

school /sku:l/ n. ;
,

scintilla /sin5tilE/ n.
cinderella

scintillate /5sintileit/ v. ,()

Time flies.
Page 581
scintilla + till late
brilliant

scintillating adj.
scintillate

scion /5saiEn/ n. ;
sign on

scoff /skCf; skBf/ v.

s cough

scoop /sku:p/ n. ,; v. (),

: spoon ,

scope /skEup/ n.
microscope
telescope microscope

scorch /skC:tF/ v. ,

scorching /5skC:tFiN/ adj.

scorch

score /skC:/ n., , , , ,

,

scorn /skC:n/ n. ; v. ,
score

scorpion /5skC:piEn/ n.
score + pioneer

scotch /skCtF/ v. ,
score + scorch

Time flies.
Page 582
scoundrel /5skaundrEl/ n. ,
scandal

scour /5skauE/ v. ,
()obscure ob + scour

scour /5skauE/ v. ,
()obscure ob + scour

scourge /skE:dA/ n., v.

+ courage

scowl /skaul/ n. v. ,
cow + l sh + cow
sh+ ,
frown ow

scramble /5skrAmbEl/ v. ;
r=l s i=a, climb ,

scrap /skrAp/ n. ,; v.
scrape s + crap

scrape /skreip/ v. ,
s + kuai,kuai

scrappy /5skrApi/ adj. ,

scrape

scrawl /skrC:l/ v. ,
s + crawl scribe + crawl

screech /skri:tF/ v.
screamee=I=yspeech cry

screed /skri:d/ n. ,
screen + read

Time is money, but money is not time.

Page 583
screwdriver /5skru:`draivE/ n.
screw + driver drive

scribble /5skribEl/ v. ,
scrib + ble
describe

script /skript/ n.,

description

scripture /5skriptFE/ n. ,
script + ture

scroll /skrEul/ n. ,,
roll scribe,script + roll

scrub /skrQb/ n. v.
shrub()s + + rub

scrub /skrQb/ n. v.
shrub()s + + rub

scrumptious /5skrQmpFEs/ adj. ()

sumptuous(, ) shrimp + delicious; s + crumb
:

scruple /5skru:pEl/ v.n. (), n.

sculp

scrupulous /5skru:pjulEs/ adj. ,

sculp

scrutable /5skru:tEbl/ adj.

scrutinize ,

scrutinize /5skru:tinaiz/ v. ,
scout recruit

Time is money.
Page 584
cruise

scrutiny /5skru:tini/ n.
scrutinize

scud /skQd/ v. ,
scold scared scud

scuff /skQf/ n. v. ,
s + cuff,cuff

sculpt /skQlpt/ v.
sculpture
sculpture

scurrilous /5skQrilEs/ adj.

scarry scary curry + lous
s + current +

scurry /5skQri/ v. ,
hurry

scurvy /5skE:vi/ adj. ,

s + (ke wu)s + curve

scuttle /5skQtl/ v. ,,
scurryscoot shuttle shuttle
scooter

scuttle /5skQtl/ v. ,,
scurryscoot shuttle shuttle
scooter

scythe /sai5/ n.
scissor

seafaring /5si:`feEriN/ adj. ,

sea + fare

Time is the greatest healer.

Page 585
seam /si:m/ n. ,
seal seamseamseal

seamstress /5si:mstris/ n.
seam + stress
actress

seamy /5si:mi/ adj. ,

seam

sear /siE/ v. ()
+ ear ,shao + ear shear ear
spear, swear

seascape /5si:skeip/ n.
sea + scape
landscape()cityscape()

seasoned /5si:zEnd/ adj.,

season,

seasoning /5si:zEniN/ n. ,
season

secede /si5si:d/ v. ()
se- + cede
cede , access concede intercede precede recede
retrocede secede supercede

seclude /si5klu:d/ v.
se- + clude close
exclude include ,occlude preclude seclude

secluded /si5klu:did/ adj. ,

seclude

seclusion /si5klu:AEn/ n. ,
seclude

secret /5si:krit/ adj.

Time lost cannot be won again.

Page 586
secrete /si5kri:t/ v.
secret

secretive /5sikrEtiv; 5si:kritiv/ adj.

secret + tive

sect /sekt/ n. ()
section sect

sectarian /sek5teEriEn/ adj. ,

section , , , , ,

secular /5sekjulE/ adj. ,

secure secure

secure /si5kjuE/ adj. ;; v. ;

se- + care se + cure

securities /si5kjuEritiz/ n.

sedate /si5deit/ adj.

sit + ate ,settleresident sedate
assiduous ()preside , reside ,subside(settle)
president pre + sident

sedative /5sedEtiv/ adj. (); n.

settle

sedentary /5sedEntEri; `teri/ adj.

president student()resident
()

sediment /5sedimEnt/ n. ,
subside ()

sedition /si5diFEn/ n.

Time past cannot be called back again.

Page 587
president ()
seduction sedition

supersede

seditious /si5diFEs/ adj.

sedition

seduce /si5dju:s/ v. ,
se + ducesex se + duce sex

adduce conduce deduce educe induce

introduce produce reduce seduce traduce transduce

seductive /si5dQktiv/ adj.

seduceabduct ,

sedulity /si5dju:lEti/ n. ,
sedulous + itysit +

sedulous /5sedjulEs/ adj. ,

assiduous , sed + sit +

industrious (duous)

seedling /5si:dliN/ n.
seed + ling

seedy /5si:di/ adj. ;

seed ,

seemly /5si:mli/ adj. ,

seem
comely

seep /si:p/ v. ()
sip ship seep soup

Time tries all.

Page 588
seethe /si:5/ v. ,
sizzle sea +

segment /5segmEnt/ n.
g=c sect,section

segregate /5segrigeit/ v.
se + gregate gre + gate GRE
aggregate congregate egregious gregarious , segregate

seine /sein/ n. ,

seismic /5saizmik/ adj.

seize + mic ()

self-assertion n. ,

self-assurance n.

self-centered adj. , (selfish)

self-confident adj.

self-control n.

self-deprecation n.

self-effacing adj.

self-evidently adv. ,

self-explanatory adj.

self-interest n.

self-possession n. ,

self-reliant adj.

To be angry with a weak man is a proof that you are not very strong yourself.
Page 589
self-righteousness n.

self-satisfaction n.

semblance /5semblEns/ n. ;
seem, resemble ,
assemble(same ), resembleseem same ensemble(same
),dissemble(+seem,same

seminal /5seminEl/ adj.

semen
seminar

seminary /5seminEri/ n.
semen + ary

seminar seminal

senile /5si:nail/ adj.

senior + ill

sensation /sen5seiFEn/ n. ()
sense

sensational /sen5seiFEnEl/ adj. ,

sensation + al

sensible /5sensEbEl/ adj.,;

sens + ble

sensibleness /5sensiblnis/ n.

sensitive /5sensitiv/ adj.

sensitivity /`sensE5tiviti/ n. ,

sensitization /`sensitai5zeiFEn/ n.

sensual /5senFuEl/ adj. ,

sense +

To be of use in the world is the only way to be happy.

Page 590
sententious /sen5tenFEs/ adj. ;
sentence

sentient /5senFEnt/ adj. ;

sense

sentiment /5sentimEnt/ n. ;
sense

sentimental /`senti5mentl/ adj. ;

sentiment

sentinel /5sentinEl/ n.,

sent + tunnel

sentry /5sentri/ n. ,
sent- + try + entry
sentinel

separate /5sepEreit/ v. ;adj. ;

se- + part

septic /5septik/ adj. ,

sept- sept
oct-

sepulchral /si5pQlkrEl/ adj. ,

+ pull + church

sequacious /si5kweiFEs/ adj.

sequ-

sequential /si5kwenFEl/ adj. ,

sequence ,

sequester /si5kwestE/ v.,

se- + quest + er

sequestrate /si5kwestreit/ v. ,

To be virtuous is to do good.
Page 591
sequester

seraphic /si5rAfik/ adj. ,

seraph

sere /siE/ adj.,

sear() , sea + re

serenade /`seri5neid/ n.
serene () sea + ren
surrender

serendipity /`serEn5dipiti/ n.
surrender pity

serenity /si5renEti/ n.
serene () sea + ren

serial /5siEriEl/ adj. ,

series ,

seriousness /5siEriEsnis/ n. ,
serious

sermonize /5sE:mEnaiz/ v.,

solemn sermon
summon

serpentine /5sE:pEntain/ adj.,

serpent

serrated /si5reitid/ adj.

serr- saw series + ate

serried adj. ,
series

serviceable /5sE:visEbEl/ adj. ,

service

To care for wisdom and truth and the improvement of the soul is far better than to seek money and
honour and reputation. Page 592

servile /5sE:vail/ adj.,

serve + ill

servitude /5sE:vitju:d/ n. ,
serve + titude

setback /5setbAk/ n.
set + back

settle /5setl/ v. ;;

settled /5setEld/ adj.

sever /5sevE/ v.,

several()severe ()
()

severe /si5viE/ adj. ,

serve

severity /si5veriti/ n.,;

severe + ty

sewer /5sju:E; 5su:E/ n.,

sew sow

sextant /5sekstEnt/ n.()

six

shabby /5FAbi/ adj.;

sh + b + by

shack /FAk/ n.,

shake

shackle /5FAkEl/ n.,

To err is human.
Page 593
shade /Feid/ n.;

shaft /FB:ft; FAft/ n.,

shift () haft

shale /Feil/ n.
shell
shoal , shallow

shallow /5FAlEu/ adj. ;

shore + low

sham /FAm/ n.; v.

shame

shambles /5FAmbElz/ n.;

shamble: shame +

shanty /5FAnti/ n.
shelter
shack

shard /FB:d/ n.()

sharp d180shard:

shattered /5FAtEd/ adj. ,

shavings /5FeiviNs/ n.
shave + ings

shawl /FC:l/ n.()

shoulder + l

sheaf /Fi:f/ n.,

she +

shear /FiE/ v.(),

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Page 594
she ear

sheath /Fi:W/ n.()

shearssheathsth

sheathe /Fi:5/ n.(,)

sheath + e

shed /Fed/ v.(); ()

sheen /Fi:n/ n.,

shine she + en

shell /Fel/ n. v.

shelve /Felv/ v.
f=v,shelf

sheriff /5Ferif/ n.
sheriffshire shepherd

shibboleth /5FibEleW/ n.;

shs

shield /Fi:ld/ n. ; v. ,
shell

shiftless /5Fiftlis/ adj., ,

shift

shimmer /5FimE/ v.,

shine + glimmer :,she +

shingle /5FiNgEl/ n.,;

shine +

To lose a freind is the greatest of all loses.

Page 595
shipshape /5FipFeip/ adj.,
ship + shape shape + shape

shipwright /5Fip`rait/ n.
ship + wright

shirk /FE:k/ v.,()

shark

shoal /FEul/ n.,; ()

shallow shore

shoddy /5FCdi/ n.,

shoot /Fu:t/ n.,

shoot

shoplift /5FCp`lift/ v.
shop lift

shopworn /5FCpwC:n/ adj.,

worn wear

short-range /FC:t/ adj.;

shoulder /5FEuldE/ n. ; ; v. ...;

shove /FQv/ v.,

shave shove

showpiece /5FEupi:s/ n.,

show

showy /5FEui/ adj.,

show

shrew /Fru:/ n.

To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.

Page 596
shoe

shrewd /Fru:d/ adj.,

shrew

shrew shoe

shriek /Fri:k/ v.
shrill

shrill /Fril/ adj.,

:,

shrine /Frain/ n.,

shine shrinkshrink
shrink

shrink /FriNk/ v.,

+ ink

shrivel /5FrivEl/ v.,

: + rival

shroud /Fraud/ n.; ; v.

:

shrub /FrQb/ n.
bush,,

shrug /FrQg/ v.()

shoulder + hug

shuck /FQk/ n.(),;

shell + husk

shuffle /5FQf(E)l/ v.
shove scuffleshift

shun /FQn/ v.,

To preserve a friend three things are required: to honour him present, praise him absent, and assist him
in his necessities. Page 597


shunt /FQnt/ v.(),

sibilant /5sibilEnt/ adj.

shibboleths s

sibling /5sibliN/ n.
sib, sis (sister) + brothersib

sibyl /5sibil; sibEl/ n.,

see + see + by + l l
see + by ball
seer (see + er ),

sidereal /sai5diEriEl/ adj.

starier=ar star

sideshow /5saidFEu/ n. ,

sidesplitting /5said`splitiN/ adj.

side + split

sidestep /5saidstep/ v. ;
step side

sidle /5saidl/ v.()

side

siege /si:dA/ n.,

side + edge seize

sieve /siv/ n.,,;v.,

sift /sift/ v.,

To regret one's errors to the point of not repeating them is true repentance.
Page 598
f=v sieve

signal /5signEl/ n. ; v. ; adj.

sign

signatory /5signEtEri/ n. ,
sign

signify /5signifai/ v. ;
make sign

silence /5sailEns/ n.
silent

sill /sil/ n.; ;

soil sill silly
silly is sill

silt /silt/ n.,

salt soil (),

silversmith /5silvEsmiW/ n.
silver + smith
blacksmith

simian /5simiEn/ adj.,; n.,

see + man similar man

similarity /`simi5lAriti/ n.
similar

simile /5simili/ n.,

similar

simper /5simpE/ v.,

simple + er

simpleton /5simp(E)lt(E)n/ n.
simple ton ,

To sensible men, every day is a day of reckoning.

Page 599
simplify /5simplifai/ v.

simulate /5simjuleit/ v.,

similar + ate

simulation /`simju5leiFEn/ n. ,

simultaneous /`simEl5teiniEs; `sai`/ adj.

simul- same + taneoussame time
instantaneous ,

sinecure /5sainikjuE; 5sin`/ n.,

sin () + cure
()

sinew /5sinju:/ n.

sinewy /5sinju:i/ adj.;

sinew + y

singe /sindA/ v.(),

sing

singularity /`siNgjE5lAriti/ n.,

singular, single

sinister /5sinistE/ adj.;

sin + er,

sinkhole /5sinkhEul/ n.

sinuous /5sinjuEs/ adj.,

sin +

sip /sip/ v.
()()soup

siren /5saiErEn/ n.,

To worry about tomorrow is to be unhappy today.

Page 600
sir() , siren

sirendesire

sizzler /5sizElE/ n.,

sizzle
seethe

skein /skein/ n.()

skin

skeptic /5skeptik/ n.
scepticsuspect

skeptical /5skeptikEl/ adj.

skepticism /5skeptisizEm/ n.

sketchy /5sketFi/ adj.,

scratch
sketch

skew /skju:/ adj.,

screw

skewer /5skju:E/ n.(); v.

screw + er

skiff /skif/ n.,

ski +

skillet /5skilit/ n.
skill + et

skim /skim/ v.; ,

scum , , skin +
ski +

skimp /skimp/ v.

To youth I have but words of counsel work, work, work.

Page 601
scrimpskim +
skip

skimpy /5skimpi/ adj.,

skin +

skinflint /5skin`flint/ n.
skin flint

skirmish /5skE:miF/ n.,

skirt miss

skirt /skE:t/ n. ; v.,

skit /skit/ n.
sketch skirt

skittish /5skitiF/ adj.,

skirt + ish

skulduggery /`skQl5dQgEri/ n.
skull + dig

skunk /skQNk/ n.,

s () + s, sh + gunk

sky-rocket /skai/ v.,

skyscraper /5skai`skreipE/ n.

slab /slAb/ n.,

slice + b flat +

slack /slAk/ adj.,;()v.,

+ lack ()

Tomorrow comes never.

Page 602
slacken /5slAkEn/ v.(),
languish s + lack
sluggish

slag /slAg/ n.,

cigarette

slake /sleik/ v.
slack + lake

slanderous /5slB:ndErEs/ adj.

scandal + long +

slant /slB:nt/ v.; n.;

slides=c, an=in, cline, incline + line

slapdash /5slApdAF/ adv.\adj.()

slap + dash

slate /sleit/ n.; ; v.

splinter , select
plate ,
slat , slab , splat

slaver /5slAvE; 5sleivE/ v.,

slave saliva ,
slobber ,drool

slay /slei/ v.,

sleazy /5sli:zi/ adj.,

+ lazy lazy

sledge /sledA/ n.
slide +

Tomorrow never comes.

Page 603
sledgehammer /5sledA`hAmE/ n.
sledge sled + hammer

sleigh /slei/ n.()

+ weigh
freight

sleight /slait/ n.,,

slysly + eight

slew /slu:/ v.(); n.

: screw

slice /slais/ v.

slick /slik/ adj. ;;

slice s + lick

sleek

slight /slait/ adj. ;n.\v.

s + light

sling /sliN/ v., (to cast);n.,

leng
fling , ,

slippage /5slipidA/ n. ,
slip + age

slippery /5slipEri/ adj. ;

slip

slipshod /5slipFCd/ adj. ,

slipper + shod(shoe )

slit /slit/ v.; n.

Touch pitch and you will be defiled.

Page 604
split

slither /5sli5E/ v.(),

slide + leather

sliver /5slivE/ n.; v.

silver

slobber /5slCbE; 5slB`/ n.; v.;

slumber
slabber slobber

sloppy /5slCpi/ adj. ,

slop slope ()

slot /slCt/ n.
slit slotOlot lottery

sloth /slEuW/ n.; ()

slowslow + slowslow

slouch /slautF/ n. ; v. ,
slow + couch sleep couch

slough /slQf; slau/ v.(); n. ()

sloven /5slQvEn/ n.
slave love

slovenly /5slQvEnli/ adj.;

slue /slu:/ v.()

slew ():

sluggard /5slQgEd/ n.
slug languid , plug
haggard ,

Truth and love are two of the most powerful things in the world; and when they both go together they
cannot easily be withstood. Page 605

sluggish /5slQgiF/ adj.,

languish

sluice /slu:s/ n.,; v.

slumber /5slQmbE/ n.\v. ,

s + lumber slum + er
sleep numbersleep + muber

slump /slQmp/ v.,

lump
flump , , plump dump jump ,

slur /slE:/ v.
slip + obscureblur , ()
failure

slurp /slE:p/ v.
(suo)

sly /slai/ adj.,

spy

smarmy adj.,
seem + warm

smart /smB:t/ adj., ,

smattering /5smAtEriN/ n.;

smarter s + matter + er

prattle , , , stutter ,

smear /smiE/ n.,; v.,

+ ear sismell
mire

Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.

Page 606
smelt /smelt/ v.,
melt ,

smirch /smE:tF/ v.; n.

smoke

mire , mirk ,

smirk /smE:k/ v.,

smirch smile +
mirk

smolder /5smEuldE/ v.;

smoke, smudge , smoke + older mold
,
molder

smooth /smu:5/ adj. ; ; v. ,;

smother /5smQ5E/ v.
+ mother()

smudge /smQdA/ n.; v.

mud +

smug /smQg/ adj. ,

+
mug
smart , , , mug image

smuggle /5smQg(E)l/ v.,

snappish /5snApiF/ adj.

snap , snap +
snap + pish ,
knap , , clap , , slap , , flap , tap , ,

snappy /5snApi/ adj.

Truth will prevail.

Page 607
snap

snare /sneE/ n.,

+ net
ensnare

snarl /snB:l/ n.v.,

+ l
gnarl

snatch /snAtF/ v.,n. ,

snap + catch + catch

sneaking /5sni:kiN/ adj. ,

sneer /sniE/ v.,

pioneer ee
jeer , ,fleer ,

snicker /5snikE(r)/ v.n.

+ nickname

snide /snaid/ adj. ,

needle

snitch /snitF/ v. ;
snatch snitch ,
snatch snitchia

snob /snCb/ n.
noble

snobbish /5snCbiF/ adj.;

snob

snowdrift /5snEu`drift/ n.
snow drift

snub /snQb/ v.,

Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.
Page 608
snob noble

snug /snQg/ adj.,

snowhug

snuggle /5snQg(E)l/ v.,

snug snowhug

soar /sC:/ v. ,;
soap + air

sober /5sEubE/ adj.;

sob + er
sob (absorbabsorb
waterabsorb sob )

sobriety /sE5braiEti/ n.,

sober

sock /sCk/ v., n.

soccer sock

stocking n.

sod /sCd/ n. ,

sodden /5sCdn/ adj. ()

sod + en sad + en sad

soggy

soggy /5sCgi/ adj.

soakg=k

soil /sCil/ v.,; n. ,

sojourn /5sCdAE:n/ n.,;

Tyranny is fiercer than a tiger.

Page 609
so + journey

solace /5sClEs/ n.,

console , sola- solar

solder /5sCldE/ v.,

solidsolid + er soldier solder

solecism /5sClisizEm/ n.;

so + lession

solemnity /sE5lemniti/ n.,

solemn

solicit /sE5lisit/ v.,; ()

sole + licit
licit
elicit , illicit explicit , implicit ,

solicitor /sE5lisitE/ n.()

solicit + or,,

solicitous /sE5lisitEs/ adj.;

solicit

solicitude /sE5lisitju:d/ n. ,

solidarity /`sCli5dAriti/ n.,

solid

solid-colored /5sClid/ adj.

soliloquy /sE5lilEkwi/ n.;

soli + loqu
colloquy , eloquent , grandiloquent loquacious
magniloquent obloquy ,soliloquy , ventriloquy

Union is strength.
Page 610
solitary /5sClitEri/ adj.; n.
sole, isolated ,

solitude /5sClitju:d/ n.
sole isolated + itude attitude

solo /5sEulEu/ adj. ; n.

sole + o o sole + piano
arioso ,obbligato basso

soluble /5sCljub(E)l/ adj. ;

solve

solvency /5sClvEnsi/ n.;

solvent

solvent /5sClvEnt/ adj. ; n.

solve

somatic /sE5mAtik/ adj.

som-soul mate

somber /5sCmbE/ adj. ;

umbr- slumber
samba
umbrella umbra sober ()

somnolent /5sCmnElEnt/ adj. ;

somn- som- + no somn-

sonata /sE5nB:tE/ n.
son- a
song , sound sonar ()SONY cantata
,serenata

sonnet /5sCnit/ n.
song + net song + net ()

sonorous /5sCnErEs/ adj.()

Unpleasant advice is a good medicine.

Page 611
soundson + or song

soot /sut/ n.,

shoot

soothe /su:5/ v. ;
smooth tooth

sop /sCp/ n. ,,v.

soup
soap ()

sophism /5sCfizEm/ n.
sophisticated , sophomore (sopho + more )
philosophy (philo + sopho )

sophisticated /sE5fistikeitid/ adj. ; ()

sophistry /5sCfistri/ n.
philosopherphilo + sophe- sophomore
sopho + more

sophomoric /`sCFE5mC:rik/ adj. ;;

sophomo

soporific /`sCpE5rifik/ adj.; n

sober b soporsleepphilosopher

sopping /5sCpiN/ adj.

soap

soprano /sE5prB:nEu/ n.
super super + piano

sorcery /5sC:sEri/ n.,

soccer

Unreasonable haste is the direct road to error.

Page 612
sordid /5sC:did/ adj. ;
,

souse /saus/ v.,

source sauce south

souvenir /`su:vE5niE/ n.
Soviet

sovereign /5sCvrin/ n.,

super + reign

sovereignty /5sCvrinti/ n.,

Soviet super + reign

sow /sau/ n.; v.

sew

spacious /5speiFEs/ adj. ,

space

spackle /5spAkl/ n.
space + package

span /spAn/ n. ;

spangle /5spANgEl/ n.(); v.

buckle

spank /spANk/ v.,()

bang

sparing /5speEriN/ adj.

spare

Use is a second nature.

Page 613
spark /spB:k/ n.,
see park s + park

sparkle /5spB:kEl/ v.,

sparring /5spB:riiN/ n. ,
spar + bar ,()spear spur

sparse /spB:s/ adj.,

spark k=c=s

spartan /5spB:tEn/ adj.

Sparta (
)

spasm /5spAzEm/ n.,

pace + :space

spasmodic /spAz5mCdik/ adj.;

spasm

spat /spAt/ n.,

spit debate ,

spate /speit/ n.,; ()

spit sprite

spatula /5spAtjulE/ n.()

pat +

spawn /spC:n/ n.(); v.

born

spear /spiE/ n.; ; v.

pierce : + bear ,

Venture a small fish to catch a great one.

Page 614
specialize /5speFElaiz/ v.
special + ize

specialized /5speFElaizd/ adj.

specifics /spi5sifiks/ n.,

specific ,

specify /5spEsifai/ v. ,

specimen /5spesimEn/ n.,,

spec- + men ()

specious /5spi:FEs/ adj.;

spec-
inspect

speck /spek/ n. ;
peck
woodpecker

spectacular /spek5tAkjulE/ adj.,

spectacle spec inspect + spect + binocular

expect (), introspect , prospect , respect , suspect

spectator /spek5teitE/ n. ,
spect + or
specterorinspector

specter /5spektE/ n.,;

spect

spectral /5spektrEl/ adj.

specter

spectrum /5spektrEm/ n.;

spect + beam prism

Victory belongs to the most persevering.

Page 615
speculate /5spekjuleit/ v.,;
spect + calculate

speculative /5spekjulEtiv/ adj. ; ,

speculate ,

speleology /`spi:li5ClEdAi/ n.
spell

spell /spel/ n.,

spellbell

spelunker /spi5lQNkE/ n.
spel- + under
speleology

spendthrift /5spend`Wrift/ adj.\n.()

spend + thrift

spike /spaik/ n.,

spic- c=k + bike
pike
spoke spicule ,

spindly /5spindli/ adj.,

spindle , , (), spin +

spineless /5spainlis/ adj.,

spine + less
spin spine

spinster /5spinstE/ n.,

spiny /5spaini/ adj.;

spine ()

spire /5spaiE/ n.(),,

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.

Page 616
spin +

spiritual /5spiritFuEl/ adj.

spirit

spite /spait/ n.,

despitespit

splashy /5splAFi/ adj.

splash

spleen /spli:n/ n.
s + l

spleenish /5spli:niF/ adj.

s + l

splendid /5splendid/ adj.;

splendor /5splendE/ n.;

splendid

splice /splais/ v. ,; n. ,
complicate

splint /splint/ n.(),

()split

splinter /5splintE/ n.,

splintsplit

split /spli:t/ n.v. ,

splurge /splE:dA/ n.,

splash + surge

spoke /spEuk/ n.()

spike poke spoke poke

Virtue is fairer far than beauty.

Page 617
spongy /5spQndAi/ adj.;
sponge

spontaneity /`spCntE5ni:iti/ n. ,
spontaneous

spontaneous /spCn5teiniEs/ adj.;

ponta ne + ours sponsor +

spoof /spu:f/ v.,

fool woof

goof

spool /spu:l/ n.
spin + wool spin + OO + l
spindle , ,

spoor /spC:; spuE/ n.()

spot + floor spore sporespoor

sporadic /spE5rAdik/ adj.

spore

spore /spC:/ n.
sperm

sport /spC:t/ v.,

disport (, )sport

spout /spaut/ v.;

spray , , + outs + p + out
spurt (), squirt sprout

sprain /sprein/ v.
spring + pain

sprawl /sprC:l/ v.,()

Virtue is the only true nobility.

Page 618
spread + crawl
brawl , drawl , scrawl , trawl

sprig /sprig/ n.,

springspring +

sprightly /5spraitli/ adj.,

spritespirit spring + bright

sprinkler /5spriNklE/ n.,

spring k=c=g +

sprinkling /5sprinkliN/ n.,

spring

sprint /sprint/ n.
+print

sprocket /5sprCkit/ n.
spring + rocket

sprout /spraut/ v. ,; n.
spring + out
spout(r) ,

spruce /spru:s/ n.; adj.

()()

spunk /spQNk/ n.,

punch ch=k s + punk

pluck

spur /spE:/ vt. , ,

:,

spurious /5spjuEriEs/ adj.;

s + pure + s

Viture flies from the heart of a mercenary man.

Page 619
spurn /spE:n/ v.,
s + burn

squabble /5skwCbEl/ n.; v.

quibble

squalid /5skwClid/ adj.,

scale scaled + lid

squall /skwC:l/ n., ()

squalor /5skwClE/ n.,

squalidscale

squander /5skwCndE/ v.,

squash /skwCF/ v.,; n.

crush squeeze , (a=i=ee, z=s)
quash

squat /skwCt/ v.; adj.

squash

squeamish /5skwi:miF/ adj. ,

scream

squeeze /skwi:z/ v. ,; n. ,
:, ,

squelch /skweltF/ v. ,; n. ,
squash(a=el, sh=ch) crushquelquell quench ,

squint /skwint/ v.
see queen

Want of care does us more damage than want of knowledge.

Page 620
squirrel /5skwirEl/ n.

stab /stAb/ v. ,

jab

stability /stE5biliti/ n. ,
stable

stabilize /5steibilaiz/ v. ,
stabe + lize

stable /5steibEl/ adj. ,

+ table

staccato /stE5kB:tEu/ adj.(),

detach (attach )disex + tacho
oratorio

stagger /5stAgE/ v.,

stage + er ()stake

staggering /5stAgEriN/ adj., ,

stage stagger() ing

stagnant /5stAgnEnt/ adj.

stage stage +
pregnant

stagy /5steidAi/ adj.,

stage

staid /steid/ adj.,

staystayedsedate ,
stand settled

stain /stein/ v.;

paint
taint

Water dropping day by day wears the hardest rock away.

Page 621
distain ,

stake /steik/ n.;

stick stock

stale /steil/ adj.,

tale stay

stalemate /5steilmeit/ n.,

stale + mate
checkmate ()

stalk /stC:k/ v.() n., , ,

steal walk stock stick

stalwart /5stC:lwEt/ adj.,

stall + war tall + war

stout ,

stamina /5stAminE/ n.,

stay + min
stamp () + min

stammer /5stAmE/ v.,

stem dam
stutter , stumble , ,

stance /stB:ns; stAns/ n.;

standstay, staion

stanch /stC:ntF; stB:ntF/ v.(),

stand stand + check stitch
standing standing water , staunch starch

standstill /5stAnd`stil/ n.,

stand + still

stanza /5stAnzE/ n.(),

Water, capable of carrying vessels, is also capable of getting vessels capsized.

Page 622
staystance ()z=s=c

staple /5steipEl/ n.
stay + pole stay polestaple

starchy /5stB:tFi/ adj.;

starch

star-crossed /stB:/ adj.

90

stark /stB:k/ adj.();

starch ch=c=kstarbucks

startle /5stB:tl/ v.
start

starvation /stB:5veiFEn/ n. ,

starve /stB:v/ v. ,
wosurvive
starve

stash /stAF/ v.,

store + cash
cache

stasis /5steisis;5stAsis/ n.
static , state

static /5stAtik/ adj.,

stationary /5steiFEnEri; `neri/ adj.,

station

We always have time enough, if we will but use it alright.

Page 623
stationery /5steiFEnEri; `neri/ n.
station pen, letter, paper
e
stationary

statuary /5stAtFuEri/ n.;

statue + art

statuette /`stAtFu5et/ n.
statue + et

stature /5stAtFE/ n.,

statue + status status

status /5steitEs/ n. ,
state

statute /5stAtFu:t/ n.,

state + constitute institute in,
constitution

statutory /5stAtFutEri/ adj.;

statute + ory

steadfast /5stedfB:st; `fAst/ adj. ;

steady + fast

stealth /stelW/ n.
steal

steep /sti:p/ v.,

deep dip

steeple /5sti:pEl/ n.,

steep + l

steer /5stiE/ n.() v.,

star steel

We are not born for ourselves.

Page 624
deer engineer , ,wheel

steer /5stiE/ n.() v.,

star steel

deer engineer , ,wheel

stellar /5stelE/ adj. ,

stell- rlellstar
astral

stem /stem/ n.(),; v.,()

stench /stentF/ n.,

stink e=I,ch=c=ksh +
trench ditch drench

stencil /5stensEl/ n.(); v.

steel + pencil

stenography /stE5nCgrEfi/ n.,

stencil + graphsten

stentorian /sten5tC:riEn/ adj.()

Stentor attention
Attention

stereotype /5steriEtaip/ n.,

stereo + type

sterile /5sterail/ adj.;

steer + illsteer + ill

sterilize /5sterilaiz/ v.,

sterile + ize

stern /stE:n/ n. adj.,

We can live without a brother, but not without a friend.

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bow ()

stethoscope /5steWEskEup/ n.
see + teeth + scope
microscope , telescope

stickler /5stiklE/ n.
stick

stifle /5staif(E)l/ v. ;
stiff

stigma /5stigmE/ n.,

stick + mark mark

stigmatize /5stigmEtaiz/ adj. ,

stigma, stick + mark

stiletto /sti5letEu/ n.,

stylus still + let to

stilted /5stiltid/ adj.(,);

stilt stick + tiltstick + tile

stimulant /5stimjulEnt/ n.,

stimulus /5stimjulEs/ n.,

stimulate

sting /stiN/ v.; ; n.

stinginess /5stiNinis/ n.

stingy /5stindAi/ adj.,

sting

We know not what is good until we have lost it.

Page 626
stink /stiNk/ v.; n.
stain + ink ink sink

stench ,

stint /5staif(E)l/ v.,

scant ,,extinct x=s,

abstinent ,,

stipend /5staipend/ n.,,()

stip + pend tip + end
tispendtip
expend

stipple /5stipEl/ v.,

s + dip tip()
spot dip

stipulate /5stipjuleit/ v....;

stipplespecify particulatestimulate

speculate

stipulation /`stipju5leiFEn/ n.,

stitch /stitF/ n.(),; v.

stick sting stick+

stock /stCk; stBk/ n., adj.,

stock store stick

stockade /stC5keid; stB`/ n.,

stock blockade (,)stock + ad
stake

stocky /5stCki/ adj.,

stock

We must repeat a thousand and one times that perseverance is the only road to success.
Page 627
stodgy /5stCdAi/ adj.
store +

stoic /5stEuik/ n.
380
stock

stoke /stEuk/ v. ...

stove stake stock

stolid /5stClid/ adj.

stupid solid

stomach /5stQmEk/ v.,

stonewall /`stEun5wC:l/ v. ,
stone + wall

stoop /stu:p/ v.;

steep stop stoop step

stout /staut/ adj.;

strong out strongstalwart

stouthearted /`staut5hB:tid/ adj.

stowaway /5stEuEwei/ n.()

stow (, ) store + away

straightforward /`streit5fC:wEd/ adj. ;;

straight forward

straightforwardness /5streit5fC:wEdnis/ n.

strait /streit/ n.; adj.

Weak men wait for opportunity, but the strong men make it.
Page 628
strict strict straight
isthmus strained

straits /streits/ n.,

strait

strand /strAnd/ n.v.

string + land string

stranded /5strAndid/ adj.,

strand string + land string dry land

strangulation /`strANgju5leiFEn/ n.,

stranglestruggle strange +

stratagem /5strAtEdAEm/ n.,

strategy

stratify /5strAtifai/ v.()

strat + ify
stratum

stratosphere /5strAtEsfiE/ n. ,
strat + sphere

stratum /5strB:tEm; 5strei`/ n. (: strata) ;

status street +

stray /strei/ v. ,adj. ;

extra-street

streak /stri:k/ n.,; v.

stream streaksteak streak

stream /stri:m/ n. ; ; v. ,
steam

Weak things united become strong.

Page 629
strengthen /5streNWEn; 5strenWEn/ v. ,
strength + en

strenuous /5strenjuEs/ adj.;

strength
strain

stressful /5stresfEl/ adj.

stretch /stretF/ v. ;

strew /stru:/ v.,

straw

striated /strai5eitid/ adj.

stringstri string
stratum stripe

stricture /5striktFE/ n.;

strict

stride /straid/ v.
street + ride strivetry + ride
ride ride
straddle , astride

strident /5straidEnt/ adj.,

+ trident
stride

strife /straif/ n.,

f=vstrive street rifle strike

striking /5straikiN/ adj.,

strike

stringent /5strindAEnt/ adj.();

string + gen

Wealth is nothing without health.

Page 630
strained

strip /strip/ v.; n.

strap

wrap

stripling /5stripliN/ n.
trip + striper
(loser)

stroke /strEuk/ v. ;n. ,;

strike

stroll /strEul/ v.,

street + roll
scroll ,

strut /strQt/ v. ;
strong out street + out ,structure ,

stubborn /5stQbEn/ adj. ;

stub + born

stub , ,

studied /5stQdid/ adj.,

study

stuffy /5stQfi/ adj.(),

stuff

stultify /5stQltifai/ v.
study stupid

stumble /5stQmbEl/ v. ; ;
tumble , ,

Well fed, wed bred.

Page 631
stun /stQn/ v.,
astonish

astound , thunder

stunning /5stQniN/ adj.

stun

stunt /stQnt/ v.(); n.,

stint ()
stuned

stupefy /5stju:pifai/ v.(),

stupid + fy

stupendous /stju:5pendEs/ adj.,

stupid + end

stupor /5stju:pE/ n.,

stupid + or

sturdy /5stE:di/ adj.();

study
stout , strong ,substantial

stutter /5stQtE/ v.,; n.,

stammer + utter starter

stygian /5stidAiEn/ adj. ,

sty +

stylus /5stailEs/ n., ,

style

stymie /5staimi/ v.,

stem sty me stay me ,

subdue /sEb5dju:/ v.; ;

What one loses on the swings one makes up on the roundabouts.

Page 632
sub + duce sub + do ...
reduce

subdued /sQb5djud/ adj. (),; ()

subject /5sQbdAikt/ n. ,

subjection /sEb5dAekFEn/ n. ;
subject to ,,

subjugate /5sQbdAugeit/ v.,

sub + yoke subject e=u, c=gsub + judge

sublimate /5sQblE`met; 5sQblimeit/ v.(),

sub + climate sub + limit

sublime /sE5blaim/ adj.

sub + lime sub climb

subliminal /sQb5liminEl/ adj.

sub + limen sub + limit

submerge /sEb5mE:dA/ v.,

sub + merge

submission /sEb5miFEn/ n.
submit

submissive /sEb5misiv/ adj.

submit

submit /sEb5mit/ v. ;,
sub + mit ()

subordinate /sE5bC:dinEt/ adj.; n.,

sub + order

What we do willingly is easy.

Page 633
suborn /sE5bC:n/ v.,
sub + ornate , ,

subpoena /sE5pi:nE; sEb`/ n.(); v.

sub + penalty sub pen

subscribe /sEb5skraib/ v.;

sub + scribe ()

subservient /sEb5sE:viEnt/ adj.

sub + serve

subside /sEb5said/ v.(); (),

sub + sitsub + side

subsidiary /sEb5sidiEri/ adj.;

preside president sub side

subsidize /5sQbsidaiz/ v. ,
subside

subsidy /5sQbsidi/ n.
subsidiary

subsist /sEb5sist/ v.
insist ,,,
consist(),insist(),persist(through+sist:),resist(
,),desist(:,),subsist

substantial /sEb5stAnFEl/ adj. ,;

substance

substantiate /sEb5stAnFieit/ v.,

substance + ate

substantive /5sQbstEntiv/ adj.;

substantial

substitute /5sQbstitju:t/ n.; v.

Whatever you do, do your best;

Page 634
sub + sub + institute

substratum /`sQb5strB:tEm/ n.,

sub + stratumstatus

subsume /sEb5sju:m/ v.,

sub + summary
consume

subterfuge /5sQbtEfju:dA/ n.,

subter + fuge
fugitive ,

subterranean /`sQbtE5reiniEn/ adj.

sub + terrane
territory terrain

subtle /5sQtl/ adj. ,

sub +

subtlety /5sQtlti/ n. ; ()
subtle

subtract /sEb5trAkt/ v. ,

subvention /sEb5venFEn/ n.,

sub + vention
convention

subvert /sEb5vE:t/ v.,

sub vert

successively /sEk5sesiv/ adv. ,

succinct /sEk5siNkt/ adj.,

suc + cinch

succinctness /sEk5siNktnis/ n. ,

succor /5sQkE/ v.,; n.,

When a dog bites a man that is not news, but when a man bites a dog that is news.
Page 635
successive success

succulent /5sQkjulEnt/ adj.

suck + ulent suck cool

succumb /sE5kQm/ v.; ...

suc + cumb

suede /sweid/ n.
persuade

suffice /sE5fais/ v.,()

sufficient

sufficient /sE5fiFEnt/ adj.

suf + fic
efficient

suffocate /5sQfEkeit/ v.()

suffer + focus stuff +
faucet

suffrage /5sQfridA/ n.,

:,,suf + flag
suffer + rage

suffuse /sE5fju:z/ v.(),

suf + fuse
diffuse infuse

suggestible /sE5dAestEbEl/ adj.

suggest

suggestive /sE5dAestiv/ adj.

suitcase /5su:tkeis; 5sju:t/ n. ,

suit + case

When anger blinds the mind, truth disapears.

Page 636
sulky /5sQlki/ adj.

sullen /5sQlEn/ adj.

sole silent

sully /5sQli/ v.,

soil

sultry /5sQltri/ adj.; ()

swelter

hot

summarily /5sQmErEli/ adv.;

summarize /5sQmEraiz/ v. ,
summary

summation /sE5meiFEn/ n. ,;,

sum

summit /5sQmit/ n. ,;
sum sum it topsum + MIT MIT
sum + meet

summon /5sQmEn/ v. ;
sum + on

sumptuous /5sQmptFuEs/ adj. ,

sum + consume + two hours

sunder /5sQndE/ v.,

thunder sounder

sundry /5sQndri/ adj. ,

sunder sun + dry
Sunday

When life's path is steep, keep your mind even.

Page 637
superannuated /`su:pEr5Anjueitid; 5sju:`/ adj.
super + annual

superb /su:5pE:b; sju:`/ adj.,

supersuper + blesuper + b bA

supercilious /`su:pE5siliEs; `sju:`/ adj.

super + cilia ,
conciliate ()cilia ,

superciliousness n.
supercilious + ness

superficial /`su:pE5fiFEl; `sju:`/ adj.,

super + face surface

superficiality /sju:pE`fiFi5AlEti/ n.
superficial + ity

superfluity /`su:pE5flu:iti; `sju:`/ n.

super + flow, fluid

superfluous /su:5pE:fluEs; sju:`/ adj.,

super + flow, fluid
affluent

superimpose /`su:pErim5pEuz; `sju:`/ v.

super + impose

superintend /`su:pErin5tend; `sju:`/ v.

super + tend

superiority /su:piEri5Criti; sju:`/ n. ()

superlative /su:5pE:lEtiv; sju:`/ adj.

super + latter

supernatural /`su:pE5nAtFErEl; `sju:`/ adj.

Whenever valour true is found, true modesty will there abound.

Page 638
supernova /`sju:pE5nEuvE/ n.
super + nova
novel

supersede /`su:pE5si:d; `sju:`/ v.,

super + sede
sedition , preside (+)

superstition /su:pE5stiF(E)n;sju:-/ n.,

super + attitude

superstructure /5su:pE`strQktFE; 5sju:`/ n. ; ,

supervise /5su:pEvaiz; 5sju:`/ v. ,

super + vis
visitor

supine /5su:pain; 5sju:`/ adj.;

super +
prone

supplant /sE5plB:nt/ v.,

sup + plant

supple /5sQpEl/ adj.,

sup + ply supply
pliant compliant ,

supplement /5sQplimEnt; 5sQpliment/ v.\n. ,

supply + complement complete
supply ,

supplementary /`sQpli5mentEri/ adj. ,

supplicant /5sQplikEnt/ n.,

supply

supplicate /5sQplikeit/ v.,

supply

Where there is a will, there is a way.

Page 639
supposition /`sQpE5ziFEn/ n.,
suppose

suppress /sE5pres/ v. ;;
sup + press

supremacy /sju5premEsi/ n.,,

super + mace

supreme /su:5pri:m; sju:`/ adj. ;

super + primesuper extreme

surcharge /5sE:tFB:dA/ v. ...

sur + charge

surfeit /5sE:fit/ n.(),

sur + sur +

surge /sE:dA/ v.,

surgery surge

surly /5sE:li/ adj.;

sir

surmise /5sE:maiz/ n.,; v.,

sure + miss sur sub + miss
premise promise

surmount /sE5maunt/ v.,

sur + mount
mountain

surpass /sE5pB:s/ v.
sur + pass

surplus /5sE:plEs/ adj.;

sur + plus

surrealism /sE5riElizEm/ n.

Where there is life, there is hope.

Page 640
sur + realism

surrender /sE5rendE/ v. ;
sur + render surround

surreptitious /`sQrEp5tiFEs/ adj.

sur sub + reptile

surrogate /5sQrEgeit/ n.;

sur , + rogate
abrogate arrogate derogate , interrogate
prorogate subrogate surrogate

surveillance /sE:5veilEns/ n.,

survey

surveyor /sE5veiE/ n.

survive /sE5vaiv/ v.
sur + viveviv la (France)

susceptibility /sEsepti5biliti/ n., ,

accept

susceptible /sE5septEbEl/ adj.,

sus + cept
suspect

suspect /5sQspekt; sE5spekt/ v. ;n. ;adj.

sus + pect
suspicion

suspend /sE5spend/ v. ,;,

sus + pend
depend

suspended /sE5spend/ adj.

suspense /sE5spens/ n.;

suspend

Who loses liberty loses all.

Page 641
suspicious /sE5spiFEs/ adj.
suspicion

sustain /sE5stein/ v.(),()

sus + tain hold maintain
attain detain maintain obtain retain
sustain

sustained /sEs5teind/ adj.,

sustain + ed

sustenance /5sQstEnEns/ n.,;

sustain

suture /5su:tFE/ n.(); v.

sew + turesew + sew
stitch ,

svelte /svelt/ adj.()

sweater sweet

swagger /5swAgE/ v.
swing + er wage + er

swallow /swClEu/ v. ,;

swamp /swCmp/ n. v.
swim + swim + swim

swank /swANk/ v.,

swan +
swan S + , S S

swarm /swC:m/ n.(),()

warm worm worm

swarm /swC:m/ n.(),()

Who makes everything right must rise early.

Page 642
 warm worm worm

swarthy /5swC:5i/ adj.()

war + war +

sway /swei/ v.n.,; , n.

S + wayS

swell /swel/ .,
well well
()

sweltering /5sweltEriN/ adj.

sweat sweater
sweater sweat + er

swerve /swE:v/ v.
+ whirl ()wave

swirl

swift /swift/ adj. ;

waft +

swill /swil/ v.;

+ well
swell swellswillspill ()

swindle /5swindl/ v.
:window linuxwindows:
,window

swine /swain/ n.(pig)

+ wine

swing /swiN/ v. , n.
+ wing sway ,
wave

Whom God would ruin, he first deprives of reason.

Page 643
swipe /swaip/ n.\v.
sweep wipewipe out

swirl /swE:l/ v.; n.

whirl ()

sybarite /5sibErEait/ n.
see bar

sycophant /5sikEfEnt/ n.
see cop + psycho + fan

syllabus /5silEbEs/ n.
label

syllogism /5silEdAizEm/ n.
syl + logism e.g.:

premise

symbiosis /`simbi5Eusis/ n.()

sym + bio
biology

symmetry /5simitri/ n.;

sym + metry meter

sympathetic /`simpE5Wetik/ adj. ;

sympathy + tic

sympathize /5simpEWaiz/ v. ,
sympathy + ize

symposium /sim5pEuziEm/ n.
sym + podium

synchronize /5siNkrEnaiz/ v.

Wisdom is only found in truth.

Page 644
synchronous /5siNkrEnEs/ adj.
syn + chron

syncopate /5siNkEpeit/ v.,

syn + capitalcaptionsyn + copy itcopycopy

syndrome /5sindrEum/ n.
symptom +

synergic /si5nEdAik/ adj.

syn + energy

synonymous /si5nCnimEs/ adj.

syn + nym name

synopsis /si5nCpsis/ n.,

Syn + opus operations thesissyn

synoptic /si5nCptik/ adj.

syn + optic

synthesis /5sinWisis/ n. ,
syn + thesis

synthetic /sin5Wetik/ adj.;

synthesis system

syringe /5siriNdA/ n.
syn + ring spring

systematic /`sisti5mAtik/ adj. ,

systematize /5sistEmEtaiz/ v.

table /5teibEl/ v.,

Wisdom is to the mind what health is to the body. ,

Page 645
tablecloth /5teibElklCW/ n. ,

tableland /5teibEl`lAnd/ n.,

table + land

taboo /tE5bu:; tA5bu:/ adj.; n.

,()

tachometer /tA5kCmitE/ n.
tacho + meter + metertackle + meter

tacit /5tAsit/ adj.

tact it, tact

implicit (cit)contact taciturn ,tacit

taciturn /5tAsitE:n/ adj.

tacit + turn

taciturnity /`tAsi5tE:niti/ n.

tack /tAk/ n., v.,

attach ,,attack tag
g=c
detach

tackiness /5kAkinis/ n.
tacky

tackle /5tAkEl/ n. v.,(

attack (),attack

tact /tAkt/ n.
touch ()()
contact
tactile , intact , (), outact(out + tact ) tangent
,

tactful /5tAktful/ adj.,

Wit bought is better than wit taught.

Page 646
contact

tactic /5tAktik/ n.();

tact + ic

tactile /5tAktail/ adj.

contact ile textile
tangent(tan) ,

tactless /5tAktlis/ adj.,

tact + less

tadpole /5tAdpEul/ n.
toad + pole head
larva

tailor /5teilE/ n. ; v.

taint /teint/ v.,

attaint ,stain , paint
distain ,,

tainted /5teintid/ adj. ;

taking /5teikiN/ adj.

take
catching fetching , ,

talisman /5tAlizmEn/ n.,

tale + man

amulet

tally /5tAli/ n. , v.
tall ()
totally tally

talon /5tAlEn/ n.
on falcon talon

With justice on your side, you can go anywhere; without it; you can't take a step. ,
Page 647
tambourine /`tAmbE5ri:n/ n.,
tambour , ()

tame /teim/ adj. ;

tamp /tAmp/ v.,

tampion tap stamp() s + tamp

tamper /5tAmpE/ v. , , ()
temper
stamp

tan /tAn/ v.()

()

tangent /5tAndAEnt/ n.adj. ,

tan

tangential /tAn5dAenFEl/ adj.;

tangible /5tAndAEbEl/ adj.

tangenttouch, g=c + ble
tact contact

tangle /5tANgEl/ v.\n. ;

tango /5tANgEu/ n.

tangy /5tANgi/ adj. ,

tanker /5tANkE/ n.,

tank()

Words hurt more than swords.

Page 648
tanner n.
tan + er

tantalize /5tAntl`aiz/ v.
Tantalus, ,
,
tan + tall NBA

tantamount /5tAntEmaunt/ adj....

tant + amount distant dis + tant

tantrum /5tAntrEm/ n.()

+ drum

taper /5teipE/ n.; ()

tape + er audio/videotape

tapestry /5tApistri/ n.
carpettape + string

tardy /5tB:di/ adj.,

retard ()

tare /teE/ n.,

tear

tariff /5tArif/ n.

tarnish /5tB:niF/ v.\n. ,

tar +
polish

tarpaulin n.,
tar +

tarry /5tAri; 5tB:ri/ v.,

Work banishes those three great evils: boredom, vice and poverty. :,
Page 649
tar + ry

tart /tB:t/ adj., , ,

taste tar ()
start

tassel /5tAsEl/ n.
tissue ()

tasty /5teisti/ adj.

taste + y

tattered /5tAtEd/ adj.;

batter + tear
tat ()

tatty /5tAti/ adj. ,

taunt /tC:nt/ v.,

+ aunt aunt aunt

taut /tC:t/ adj.,

taught

tauten /5tC:tEn/ v. ,
taut + en
tout

tautological /`tC:tE5lCdAikEl/ adj.

to to + log

tawdry /5tC:dri/ adj.,

()

taxing /5tAksiN/ adj.

tax

Work is the grand cure of all the maladies and miseries that ever beset mankind.
Page 650
taxonomy /tAk5sCnEmi/ n.()
tax + nomy tax
taxis

tear /tiE; teE/ v.

technocrat /5teknEkrAt/ n.
technocracy

tedious /5ti:diEs/ adj.,

tedium /5ti:diEm/ n.
tedious

teem /ti:m/ v.; ; v.

tee + m :
team

teeter /5ti:tE(r)/ v. ,
:,

teetotal /`ti:5tEutl/ adj.

tee tea + total

teetotaler /ti:5tEutElE/ n.

teetotalism /ti:5tEutElizEm/ n.
tee tea + total

telling /5teliN/ adj. ,

tell ,,

temerity /ti5meriti/ n.,

temper /5tempE/ v.; ; n.

temperature

Write it on your heart that every day is the best of the year. :
Page 651
temperamental /`tempErE5mentl/ adj.;
temper + mental

temperance /5tempErEns/ n.,;

temperature

temperate /5tempErit/ adj.

temperature

temperately /5tempEritli/ adv.

tempest /5tempist/ n.;

temp temperature + est

tempestuous /tem5pestFuEs/ adj.

temp temperature + est

tempo /5tempEu/ n.(),

timetime + po time + temporary

temporal /5tempErEl/ adj.;

timetemporary ()

temporary /5tempErEri/ adj.,

time

temporize /5tempEraiz/ v.()

timetemporary
act to gain time and suit the time

temptation /temp5teiFEn/ n.,

tempt attempt
attempt , , contempt , ,

tenable /5tenEbEl/ adj.(),

tain, hold maintain , tenacious
maintainabletenable ten + able()

Yesterday is dead, forget it; tomorrow does not exist, don't worry; today is here, use it.
Page 652
tenacious /ti5neiFEs/ adj.
tain, hold maintain tenable maintain
attain detain maintain obtain retain
sustain

tenacity /ti5nAsiti/ n.,

tenacious

tenant /5tenEnt/ n.
ten- tain,hold ,,ten + aunt
tent + ant

tend /tend/ v.,

attend(, , , )

tendentious /ten5denFEs/ adj.

tend
tendency , tend ,attend contend distend
extend intend protend ()

tender /5tendE/ v.() adj.

tendtender
()extend
extend offer

tenet /5tenit/ n.,

ten + etet
duet,quartetquintet ()

tenor /5tenE/ n.; ,

tender ten + or ten + or

tensile /5tensail/ adj.,

tension + ile

tension /5tenFEn/ n. ,;
tend
distension , extension , , extensive ,intense
, pretense , , tense

Yesterday will not be called again.

Page 653
tentative /5tentEtiv/ adj.,
intent
tent
attentive , , contentious , intent ,

tenuous /5tenjuEs/ adj.,;

thintend, tain(
)

tenure /5tenjuE/ n.,

tainGRE
ten + year
attain maintain obtain

tepid /5tepid/ adj., ,

lukewarm , trepid torpid

terminable /5tE:minEbEl/ adj.,

term

terminate /5tE:mineit/ v.,

term + ate terminator

terminology /`tE:mi5nClEdAi/ n.,

term + logy

terminus /5tE:minEs/ n.(,)

terminal , ,

termite /5tE:mait/ n.
ter + mite :

terpsichorean /`tE:psikE5riEn/ adj. n.

terps step + chor chorus + psycho- ,
+ ren
choreography chorus choir

You can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot
fool all of the people all of the time. Page 654

terrace /5terEs/ n.;

terr + race

terrain /te5rein/ n.,

terr + rain

terrapin /5terEpin/ n.,

terrestrial /ti5restriEl/ adj.;

terr + rest
territory ,

terse /tE:s/ adj.,

testament /5testEment/ n.;

testGREtest
The Old(New) Testament

testator /tes5teitE/ n.
testtest test
+ or GRE

testify /5testifai/ v.,

test (,)
attest

testimonial /`testi5mEuniEl/ n.,

testimony + ial

testimony /5testimEni/ n.,

test- testtest + money

testiness /5testinis/ n.
testy

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
Page 655
testy /5testi/ adj.,
test + y GRE

tether /5te5E/ v.()n.();,

tight her ()together + her

text /tekst/ n.

texture /5tekstFE/ n.;

text texture structure

thatch /WAtF/ n.,

hatch

thaw /WC:/ v.,

saw

theatrical /Wi5AtrikEl/ adj.;

theater , ,

theism /5Wi:izEm/ n.,

the- + ism the
atheism

theocracy /Wi5CkrEsi/ n.
theo- the- + cracy
aristocracy autocracy ,democracy , bureaucracy,gerontocracy
gynaecocracy theocracy

theologian /WiE5lEudAEn/ n. ,
theo + logian

theology /Wi5ClEdAi/ n.
theo- the- + logy

therapeutic /`WerE5pju:tik/ adj.

therapy + eutic

You can't make omelets without breaking eggs.

Page 656
therapy /5WerEpi/ n.
the + rape +
()()

thermal /5WE:mEl/ adj.,; ; n.

thermometer therm + meter temperature

thermometer /WE5mCmitE/ n. ,
thermo + meter
thermos

thespian /5WespiEn/ adj.,

thicket /5Wikit/ n.,

thick + et

thorn /WC:n/ n.,

()

thrall /WrC:l/ n.,

throw + all

thrash /WrAF/ v.
thresh(, , )threat trash

threadbare /5WredbeE/ adj.;

thread + bare

thresh /WreF/ v. ,
()

thrifty /5Wrifti/ adj.

thrive , f=vtheft

thrive /Wraiv/ v.
lifethe river

You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.

Page 657
throes /WrEuz/ n.
throat throw : baby

throne /WrEun/ n. ;
thc crownthe one
The one NeoMatrixThe One

throng /WrCN/ n.; v.

through among throng throughout

throttle /5WrCtl/ v.; ; n.

throat

throwback /5WrEubAk/ n. ,

thrust /WrQst/ v.; ,

threat rush + rush

thwart /WwC:t/ v.,...

thought + war throughout

tickle /5tikEl/ v.;

ticket + ,

tickler /5tiklE/ n.,

tickle ticket(,)

ticklish /5tikliF/ adj.; ,

tidy /5taidi/ adj. ,

tide Tide

tiff /tif/ n.,

,stiff ,

tightfisted /5taifistid/ adj.

You have to believe in yourself. That's the secret of success.

Page 658
tight fist

tilt /tilt/ (),

tile +

timber /5timbE/ n.; ()

lumber farmer

timbre /5tAmbE; 5tim`/ n.,

farmerhammer timber

timely /5taimli/ adj.,

timid /5timid/ adj.

timidity /ti5midEti/ n.
timid

timorous /5timErEs/ adj.,

tim- time

timid

tinder /5tindE/ n.,

kindlecinder cylinder ()tinder

tined /taind/ adj.

tin

tinge /tindA/ vt. ,

contingent touch

tinker /5tiNkE/ n. , vt.

tin , + ker :,,,

tint /tint/ n. ;v. ...

taint taint,paint

You shall judge a man by his foes as well as by his friends.

Page 659
tinge ,

tipple /5tipEl/ v.;n.

()

tirade /tai5reid/ n.
tired + ad tired + trade

tire /5taiE/ n. ;v.

:

tissue /5tiFu:; `sju:/ n. ;,

titanic /tai5tAnik/ adj.,

Titan
Titanic

titillate /5titileit/ v.
tantalize tit + ate + ate

titular /5titFulE/ adj.,

title

toady /5tEudi/ n.,

toad

toil /tCil/ v.\n.,

toilet tolerate
moil ()soil

tolerate /5tClEreit/ v. ,
toilet ()

tombstone /5tu:mstEun/ n. ,
tomb

You will become what you think about in your mind.

Page 660
tongs /tCNz/ n.,

tonic /5tCnik/ n.
tone tone + nice ()

tonsorial /tCn5sC:riEl/ adj. ,

tonsure , + sir

sartorial tonsor and sartor

topmost /5tCpmEust/ adj. ,

top + most

topography /tE5pCgrEfi/ n.
top + graphy topology

topple /5tCpEl/ v.,

top +

topsoil /5tCpsCil/ n.
top + soil

topsy-turvy /5tCpsi5tE:vi/ adj.,

top + turf ,,

torment /5tC:ment/ n. ,
tort- torture tore tear + ment

tornado /tC:neidEu/ n.,

torn tear + do turn + do

torpedo /tC:5pi:dEu/ n.
+ do + do

here is much to be said on both sides.

Page 661
torpid /5tC:pid/ adj., ,
stopped

torpor /5tC:pE/ n., ,

torpid + orstopper

torque /tC:k/ n.;

tort- (que
)torquetorch torch

torsion

torrential /tC5renFEl/ adj.,

current run

torrid /5tCrid/ adj.

:

torridness /5tCridnis/ n.

torso /5tC:sEu/ n.()

tortuous /5tC:tFuEs/ adj.

tort- twisttortoise
torture tortuous contort distort extort retort

torture /5tC:tFE/ n.,; v....

tort- twisttore (tear ) +

totalitarian /tEu`tAli5teEriEn/ adj.

total

totter /5tCtE/ v.;

+ toe dodderfalter, topple

Page 662
toddle ,

touching /5tQtFiN/ adj.

touch

touchstone /5tQtFstEun/ n.;

touch stone ,,

touchy /5tQtFi/ adj.;

touch

toupee /5tu:pei/ n.

tournament /5tuEnEmEnt/ n.; ()

tour + name

tourniquet /5tuEniket/ n.
turn tour + no + quit que

tousle /5tauzEl/ v.()

tussle ,

tout /taut/ v.,

out
taut () (),

towering /5tauEriN/ adj.

tower

toxic /5tCksik/ adj.,

toxin /5tCksin/ n.,

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.

Page 663
toy /tCi/ v.,
toy

traceable /5treisEbl/ adj.

track /trAk/ n. ,; ; v.
trace
trek

tractability /`trAktE5bilEti/ n.

tractable /5trAktEbEl/ adj.,

tract-
abstract attract contract detract , distract
extract protract retract subtract tractable
tractor

traction /5trAkFEn/ n.,

tract-

traduce /trE5dju:s/ v.,

tra trans duce trade + trade +

tragedian /trE5dAi:diEn/ n.
tragic + diantraffic tragic
comedian

tragedienne /trE`dAi:di5en/ n.
tragic + dienne

trait /treit/ n.,

portrait attribute

traitor /5treitE/ n.,

betray + trader

trajectory /trE5dAektEri/ n.()

tra trans + ject

A clean fast is better than a dirty breakfast.

Page 664
abject deject eject inject interject ,
object project reject subject traject

trammel /5trAmEl/ v.\n.,,

tramp /trAmp/ v., n.

stamp

trample /5trAmpEl/ v.,

tramptramp

trance /trB:ns/ n.,

trans

tranquil /5trANkwil/ adj.

trans + equal quiet

tranquility /trAN5kwiliti/ n. ,
trans + equal quiet

tranquilizer /5trANkwilaizE/ n.
tranquil + ize + er

transaction /trAn5zAkFEn/ n.,

trans +actction

transcend /trAn5send/ v.,

tran (:) + scend trans + end
ascend , descend

transcendental /`trAnsen5dentl/ adj.

transcend

transcribe /trAn5skraib/ v.,

trans + scribe

transfigure /trAns5figE/ v.,

A clear conscience is a soft pillow.

Page 665
trans + figure

transform /trAns5fC:m/ v....,

trans + form

transfuse /trAns5fju:z/ v.;

trans + fuse
confuse defuse diffuse , effuse
fuse infuse interfuse obfuscate
perfuse profuse refuse suffuse
transfuse

transgress /trAns5gres; trAns`/ v.,

trans + gress go progress
aggress congress(),degressive()digress()
ingress()egress()progress ()regress ()retrogress (
)transgress ()

transience /5trAnziEns/ n.
transient

transient /5trAnziEnt; 5trAnFEnt/ adj.,

trans

transition /trAn5ziFEn; `5si`/ n.,

trans
transit transp + it itinerate

transitory /5trAnzitEri/ adj.

transient

translucent /trAnz5lusEnt; trAns`/ adj.()

trans + lucent lucid
illustrate () elucidate lucid pellucid

transmit /trAnz5mit; trAns`/ v.,

trans + mit
commit (), emit remit intermit
submit transmit

A clear conscience laughs at false accusations.

Page 666
transmute /trAnz5mju:t; trAns`/ v.,
trans + mute
commute , permute transmute

transparent /trAns5peErEnt/ adj. ;

trans- + apparent

transplantation /`trAnsplB:n5teiFEn/ n.
trans + plant

transport /trAn5spC:t/ v.n.

trans + port

transpose /trAn5spEuz/ v. ,
trans + position

trapeze /trE5pi:z/ n. ,
trap+
trapezium

trauma /5trC:mE;5traumE/ n.;

traumatic /trC:5mAtik/ adj. ,

trauma + tic

travail /5trAveil/ n.
travel + ail

travelogue /5trAvElCg/ n.
travel + log logue
blog dialogue

traverse /5trAvE:s/ v.,

transverse , tra = trans + verse
cross

travesty /5trAvisti/ n./v.

tra = trans + vest

A contented mind is perpetual feast.

Page 667
parody

trawl /trC:l/ n.; v.,

draw + l + l

treacherousness /5tretFErEsnis/ n.

treachery /5tretFEri/ n., , ,

trick ch=c=k

tread /tred/ v. n. ;
retreat re + tread
treadle

treason /5tri:zEn/ n.
trea + son traitor trai + tortreasure + son

treatise /5tri:tiz; `tis/ n.

treaty + s

treaty /5tri:ti/ n. ;
treat

trek /trek/ v.
tract- traveltractor

tremendous /tri5mendEs/ adj. ;

trem- tremble + end
gozillatree + men man

tremor /5tremE/ n.,

trem- tremble

tremulous /5tremjulEs/ adj.,

trem- tremblemovetrim

trench /trentF/ n.,

A covetous man is good to none, but worst to himself.

Page 668
truncate , e=u

trenchant /5trentFEnt/ adj.

trench + chant

trend /trend/ v.\n.,

tend extend

trepidation /`trepi5deiFEn/ n.,

tremble trap + id IDID

intrepid , tepid , torpid

trespass /5trespEs; `pAs/ v.,

+ passtran + pass
transgress ,

tresses /5tresiz/ n.()

tress : actress mistress ,waitress.

trial /5traiEl/ n.,

try, i=y

tribulation /`tribju5leiFEn/ n.,

tribute + lation
contribute

tribunal /trai5bju:nEl/ n.,

tribune tribe tribune
tribute
Chicago Tribune

tributary /5tribjutEri/ adj.n.(); ()

tribute

tribute /5tribju:t/ n.;

A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.

Page 669
contribute
attribute contribute , distribute , retribution

trickery /5trikEri/ n.,

trick , , ,

trickle /5trikEl/ v.
trickle

trickster /5trikstE(r)/ n.,

trick + ster

trident /5traidEnt/ n.;

tri + dent dental

trifle /5traifEl/ n.,

trivial f=v
trivial ,

trifling /5traifliN/ adj.

trigger /5trigE/ n.; v.,

treke=i, k=g, tractpull,

trilogy /5trilEdAi/ n.
tri + logy log
geology

trim /trim/ v.; adj.

tree +

trinket /5triNkit/ n.;

trunk + et truncate

trio /5tri:Eu/ n. ; ,
tri- + O
duet

tripod /5traipCd/ n.

A fault confessed is half redressed.

Page 670
tri + pod -ped
podiatry podium ()

trite /trait/ adj. ,

tried: try + ed tried

trivia /5triviE/ n.,

trivial
trifle

trivial /5triviEl/ adj.

travel

trophy /5trEufi/ n.,

triumph + y

trophic () tropic atrophy ()

troth /trEuW/ n.()

truth

troupe /tru:p/ n.,

troop

trowel /5trauEl/ n.,

+ l tower ()towel towertrowel
toweltower

truancy /5tru:Ensi/ n.,

truant

truce /tru:s/ n.,()

(
)truancy

truculence /5trQkjulEns/ n.,

truck cool truck + cruel

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Page 671
truculent /5trQkjulEnt/ adj. ,
truck cool truck + cruel

trudge /trQdA/ v.
truck + edge

truism /5tru:izEm/ n.,

truth + ism

trumpery /5trQmpEri/ adj.

trumpet

trumpet /5trQmpit/ n. ,
triumph + et drum + pet

truncate /trQN5keit/ v.(),

trunk , ,

truncated /trQN5keitid/ adj. ;

trunk ,

trunk /trQNk/ n.,

truss /trQs/ n.,

trustworthy /5trQst`wE:5i/ adj. ,

truthfulness /5tru:fElnis/ n.

tuber /5tju:bE; tu:bE/ n.,

tumor protuberate

tugboat /5tQgbEut/ n.
tug

A friend is best found in adversity.

Page 672
lug

tumbler /5tQmblE/ n.
tumble ()

tumid /5tju:mid; 5tu:`/ adj. ,

tumor

tumult /5tju:mQlt/ n.
tumult

tundra /5tQndrE/ n.,

tunn dry

turbid /5tE:bid/ adj. ;

turb disturb turb + bid
disturbperturb turbine

turbulence /5tE:bjulEns/ n.
turbulent

turbulent /5tE:bjulEnt/ adj. ;

disturb turb + bull
disturbperturb turbine

turgid /5tE:dAid/ adj. ;

GG

turmoil /5tE:mCil/ n.,

turn + oil
moil()

turncoat /5tE:nkEut/ n. ,
turn coat

turpitude /5tE:pitju:d/ n.,()

turn + pit

A good book is a light to the soul.

Page 673
turquoise /5tE:kwCiz/ n.; adj.
turtle aqua tortoise

turret /5tQrit/ n.,

tower + etrl

tusk /5tQsk/ n.()

tooth +
tush

tussle /5tQsEl/ n.\v.,;

tousle , touse ,toss +

scuffle

tutelage /5tju:tilidA/ n.,

tutor , ,

tuxedo /tQk5si:dEu/ n.,

tax + dotaxi + do
(don, do on)

twaddle /5twCdl/ n.,

talk + idle toddle

twig /twig/ n.,;

tree + grasp ,
wig
sprig

twinge /twindA/ n.(,)

twin +

tycoon /tai5ku:n/ n.

shogun (show gun )

A good healthy body is worth more a crown in gold.

Page 674
typhoon /tai5fu:n/ n.
:

typo /5taipEu/ n.
type + :,

typographical /`taipE5grAfikEl/ adj.

type + graph
typewriter typo

tyranny /5tirEni/ n. ,;
tire + run + rant

tyrant /5taiErEnt/ n.
tire + run + rant

tyro /5taiErEu/ n.
typo

ubiquitous /ju:5bikwitEs/ adj.

quit

ulcerate /5QlsEreit/ v.,

sir + ate

ulterior /Ql5tiEriE/ adj. ,;

otheralterateultra ultimate ulterior
er
alternate

ultramundane /`QltrE5mQndein/ adj. ,

umbrage /5QmbridA/ n.,

umbra- umbrella

umpire /5QmpaiE/ n.; v....

un + pairempire emperor

A good heart conquers ill fortune.

Page 675
unabashed /`QnE5bAFt/ adj. ,

unadorned /QnE5dC:nd/ adj.

unadulterated /QnE5dQltEreitid/ adj. ,

unadvised /`QnEd5vaizd/ adj. ,

unaffected /`QnE5fektid/ adj. ,

unalloyed /`QnE5lCid/ adj. ,

unalterable /Qn5C:ltErEbEl/ adj.

unambiguous /QnAm5bigjuEs/ adj.

unanimity /ju:nE5nimEti/ n.

unanimous /ju:5nAnimEs/ adj.

uni + animous un + animous ()
animus

unanticipated /QnAn5tisipeitid/ adj. ,

unapologetic /QnEpClE5dAetik/ adj. ,

unarticulated /QnB:5tikjuleitid/ adj. ,

unascertained /`QnAsE5teind/ adj. ,

unassailable /QnE5seilEbEl/ adj.

unassuming /QnE5sju:miN/ adj. ,

unavailable /QnE5veilEbEl/ adj. ,

unavailing /`QnE5veiliN/ adj. ,

un + availing ,

unavoidable /QnE5vCidEbl/ adj.

unaware /`QnE5weE/ adj.

A good medicine tastes bitter.

Page 676
unbecoming /`Qnbi5kQmiN/ adj. ,

unbend /Qn5bend/ v. ;

unbiased /Qn5baiEst/ adj.

unbidden /`Qn5bidn/ adj.

unblemished /Qn5blemiFt/ adj.

unbridled /Qn5braidld/ adj.

un + bridle

uncanny /Qn5kAni/ adj. ,

un + can
cannycanny , ,

unchangeable /Qn5tFeindAEbEl/ adj.

uncharitableness /`Qn5tFAritEblnis/ n. ,

uncharted /Qn5tFB:tid/ adj.

unchecked /Qn5tFekt/ adj. ;

uncommitted /`QnkE5mitid/ adj. ,

uncommon /Qn5kCmEn/ adj. ,

uncommunicative /QnkE5mju:nikEtiv/ adj. ,

unconcern /`QnkEn5sE:n/ n. ,

unconscionable /Qn5kCnFEnEbEl/ adj. ,

un + conscionable

unconscious /Qn5kCnFEs/ adj. ;

un + conscious

unconventional /QnkEn5venFEnEl/ adj. ,

A good wife and health is a man's best wealth.

Page 677
unconventionality /5Qn-kEn`venFE5nAlEti/ n. ,

unconvincing /QnkEn5vinsiN/ adj. ,

uncouth /Qn5ku:W/ adj.

un + courtesy un + court un + couch

uncover /Qn5kQvE/ v. ;

unctuous /5QNktFuEs/ adj.

anxious
action unction , , ,

undaunted /Qn5dC:ntid/ adj. ,

undefined /`Qndi5faind/ adj. ,

undemanding /Qndi5mB:ndiN/ adj. ,

undeniable /`Qndi5naiEbl/ adj.

underbid /QndE5bid/ v.

undercut /`QndE5kQt/ v.

underdog /5QndEdCg/ n. ,

underestimated /QndE5restimeitid/ adj.

undergird /`QndE5gE:d/ v.
under + gird

underhanded /`QndE5hAndid/ adj. ,

underling /5QndEliN/ n.,

under + ling

A guilty conscience needs no accuser.

Page 678
underlying /`QndE5laiiN/ adj. ,
under + lying

undermine /`QndE5main/ v.,

under mine

underplay /`QndE5plei/ v. ...;

under + play

underrate /QndE5reit/ v. ,
under + rate

underscore /`QndE5skC:/ v. ...;

under score ,,

understated /QndE5steitid/ adj. ,

under + state

understatement /`QndE5steitmEnt/ n. ,

understudy /5QndE`stQdi/ n. ,; v. ...

()

underutilized /`QndE5ju:tilaizd/ adj.

underwrite /`QndE5rait/ v. ...;...

subscribe

undeserved /Qndi5zE:vd/ adj.

undesirable /`Qndi5zaiErEbEl/ adj.,

undirected /`Qndi5rektid/ adj.

undisciplined /Qn5disiplind/ adj. ;

undistinguished /5Qndi5stiNgwiFt/ adj. ;

undo /Qn5du:/ v. ,;...

A hasty man is seldom out of trouble.

Page 679
un + dodo

undrinkable /Qn5driNkEbl/ adj.

undulate /5Qndjuleit/ v.,

fluctuate flu- + undulate

unearth /Qn5E:W/ v.;

un + earth undo

unearthly /Qn5E:Wli/ adj.

un + earthly

unencumbered /Qnin5kQmbEd/ adj.

unenlightened /Qnin5laitnd/ adj. ;

unequivocal /`Qni5kwivEkEl/ adj. ,

unexceptionable /Qnik5sepFEnEbl/ adj.

unfailing /Qn5feiliN/ adj. ,

unfasten /Qn5fB:sEn/ v.

unfathomed /Qn5fA5Emd/ adj.;

unfeigned /Qn5feind/ adj. ;

unfettered /Qn5fetEd/ adj.,

unflappable /Qn5flApEbEl/ adj. ,

un + flappable ,

unfold /Qn5fEuld/ v. ,;

unfounded /Qn5faundid/ adj.

ungainly /Qn5geinli/ adj.

ungrudging /Qn5grQdAiN/ adj.

A hero is nothing but a product of his time.

Page 680
unguarded /Qn5gB:did/ adj.;

unguent /5QNgwEnt/ n.,

g=c, unction urgent

unicorn /5ju:nikC:n/ n.()

uni + horn
corner

unidentified /Qnai5dentifaid/ adj.

unidimensional /ju:nEdi5menFEnel/ adj. ;

unification /`ju:nifi5keiFEn/ n. ,

uniform /5ju:nifC:m/ n. ; adj. ,

uni + form

uniformity /`ju:ni5fC:miti/ n.

unify /5ju:nifai/ v. ,;

unilateral /`ju:ni5lAtErEl/ adj.

uni + lateral

unimpassioned /`Qnim5pAFEnd/ adj.

unimpeachable /`Qnim5pi:tFEbEl/ adj.,

unimpressive /Qnim5presiv/ adj. ,

uninhabitable /`Qnin5hAbitEbEl/ adj.

uninitiated /Qni5niFiEtid/ n. ,

unique /ju:5ni:k/ adj. ;

unison /5ju:nisEn/ n.,;

union + song

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Page 681
univocal /`ju:ni5vEukEl/ adj.

equivocal ,

unjustifiable /Qn5dAQstifaiEbl/ adj.

unjustified /Qn5dAQstifaid/ adj. ,

unkempt /`Qn5kempt/ adj.(,)

un + combed un + kept ,

unleash /Qn5li:F/ v.
un + leash ,

unlettered /Qn5letEd/ adj. ;

un + letter literate
illiterate

unmoved /Qn5mu:vd/ adj. ,;

unnoticed /Qn5nEutist/ adj.

unobjectionable /QnEb5dAekFEnEbl/ adj.

unobservable /`QnEb5zE:vEbl/ adj.

unobstructed /`QnEb5strQktid/ adj.

unobtrusive /QnEb5tru:siv/ adj.

unorthodoxy /Qn5C:WEdCksi/ n. ,

unpalatable /Qn5pAlEtEbl/ adj.

unprecedented /Qn5presidentid/ adj.

unpredictable /`Qnpri5diktEbl/ adj. ,

unpremeditated /Qnpri5mediteitid/ adj.

unprepossessing /Qnpri:pE5zesiN/ adj.

A just cause enjoys abundant support, while an unjust cause finds little.
Page 682
unpretentious /Qnpri5tenFEs/ adj.

unprincipled /Qn5prinsipEld/ adj.

unprovoked /`QnprE5vEukt/ adj.()

unqualified /Qn5kwClifaid/ adj. ;,

unravel /Qn5rAvEl/ v.,

unregenerate /Qnri5dAenErEt/ adj., ,

unregulated /Qn5regjuleitid/ adj. ,

unremitting /QN5rimitiN/ adj. ,

unrepentant /Qnri5pentEnt/ adj. ,

unrepressed /`Qnri5prest/ adj.

unrequited /Qnri5kwaitid/ adj.

unreserved /`Qnri5zE:vd/ adj. ;

unresponsive /Qnri5spCnsiv/ adj.

unrestrained /Qnri5streind/ adj. ,

unruly /Qn5ru:li/ adj.,

unscathed /Qn5skei5d/ adj.,

unscented /Qn5sentid/ adj.

unschooled /Qn5sku:ld/ adj.

unscrupulous /Qn5skru:pjulEs/ adj.

unscrupulousness /Qn5skru:pjulEsnis/ n. ,

A lazy youth, a lousy age.

Page 683
unseemly /Qn5si:mli/ adj.,

unsettle /Qn5setl/ v. ,

unsophisticated /Qn-sE5fistikeitid/ adj. ,

unsound /`Qn5saund/ adj. ,;

unspoiled /Qn5spCild/ adj. ,

unspotted /`Qn5spCtid/ adj. ,

unstinting /Qn5stintiN/ adj. ,

unsubstantiated /QnsEb5stAnFieitid/ adj. ,

untapped /Qn5tApt/ adj. ,

untenable /Qn5tenEbEl/ adj. ,

unthreatening /Qn5WretEniN/ adj.

untimely /Qn5taimli/ adj. ;

untold /`Qn5tEuld/ adj. ,

untoward /`QntE5wC:d/ adj.,()

un + toward , , ,

untutored /Qn5tju:tEd/ adj.

un + tutor

unversed /`Qn5vE:st/ adj.,

unwarranted /Qn5wCrEntid/ adj.

unwieldy /Qn5wi:ldi/ adj.,

unwind /Qn5waind/ v. ;

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

Page 684
unwise /Qn5waiz/ adj.

unwitting /`Qn5witiN/ adj.,

unwonted /Qn5wEuntid/ adj.,

un + wont

unyielding /Qn5ji:ldiN/ adj.

upbraid /`Qp5breid/ v.,

up + braid

upfront adj.
underhand

upgrade /`Qp5greid/ v. ,...

upheaval /Qp5hi:vEl/ n.,

heave up up heavy up to heaven

uphold /`Qp5hEuld/ v.,

hold up

upholstery /Qp5hEulstEri/ n.(,)

up + holster

upright /5Qprait/ adj. ;

up + right

uproar /5QprC:/ n. ,

upstage /Qp5steidA/ adj.,

upstart /5QpstB:t/ n.,

start up

upsurge /5QpsE:dA/ n.()

surge up

A little child is the sweetest and purest thing in the world.

Page 685
upswing /5Qp`swiN/ n.,
swing up

uptight /5Qptait; Qp5tait/ adj.

tight up

urban /5E:bEn/ adj.

urban , suburb sub + urban

urbane /E:5bein/ adj.,

urban ,

urchin /5E:tFin/ n.
your chin

ursine /5E:sain/ adj.,

usher /5QFE/ n.,; v.,

use her user her

usurp /ju:5zE:p/ v.,

use + rape use +

usury /5ju:AEri/ n.
useuse + hurry urge urgent

utensil /ju:5tensEl/ n.,()

useuse + pencil,stencil
utilize

utilitarian /ju:`tili5teEriEn/ adj.,

utility

utilize /5ju:tilaiz/ v.,

use

A little leak will sink a great ship.

Page 686
utopian /ju:5tEupiEn/ adj.,

utter /5QtE/ adj. ;v.

out, outerult
utmost (out most)

uxorious /Qk5sC:riEs/ adj.

luxurious uxorious

vaccinate /5vAksineit/ v. ...

vac + in

vaccine /5vAksi:n/ n.,

vac + medicine vacation + medicine
vac + in

vacillate /5vAsileit/ v.,

oscillate vaccinate + ill

vacillation /`vAsE5leFEn/ n.

vacuous /5vAkjuEs/ adj.

vacu-

vagabond /5vAgEbCnd/ n.,(tramp); adj.

vag wander + abond wagon + bond

vagary /5veigEri/ n.,

wandervague

vagrancy /5veigrEnsi/ n. ,
wagon + migrant

vague /veig/ adj.

vain /vein/ adj. ;

A little learning is a dangerous thing.

Page 687
wane , ,
vanity

vainglorious /`vein5glC:riEs/ adj.,

vain glorious

valediction /`vAli5dikFEn/ n.
farewell + diction

valetudinarian /`vAlitju:di5neEriEn/ n.,

valet + dine

valiant /5vAliEnt/ adj.,

:,

valor

valid /5vAlid/ adj., ,

value + id ID()

validate /5vAlideit/ v....

valid + ate

valor /5vAlE/ n.
velocity
violent

valorous /5vAlErEs/ adj.

valor + ous

valve /vAlv/ n.,

vampire /5vAmpaiE/ n.

vandalism /5vAndElizEm/ n.()

vandalize

A little neglect may breed great mischief.

Page 688
vandalize /5vAndElaiz/ v.

vanguard /5vAngB:d/ n.
van + guard advance + guardvan + guard

vanilla /vE5nilE/ n.,

vanity /5vAniti/ n.,

vain , vanish

vanquish /5vANkwiF/ v.
victor van + quash
quench

vapid /5vApid/ adj.

vapor
insipid

vaporization /`veipErai5zei/ n.
vapor + ize

variability /`veEriE5biliti/ n.,

variable /5veEriEbEl/ adj. ,

vary

variance /5veEriEns/ n.;

vary

variation /`veEri5eiFEn/ n.,

vary + tion

variegated /5veErigeitid; 5ver`/ adj.,

vary gate

variegation /`veEriE5geiFEn/ n. ,

A little of everything, and nothing at all.

Page 689
vary gate

varnish /5vB:niF/ n.; v.

vanish
tarnish tarvarnish furnish

vascular /5vAskjulE/ adj.,

vessel , , vase

vaudeville /5vC:dEvil/ n. ,
+ devil
video + village

vault /vC:lt/ n.; v.

+ valued vaultwall +

vaunt /vC:nt/ v.,

vainV + aunt V

vaunting /5vC:ntiN/ adj.

veer /viE/ v.,()

vee = VV
swerve

vegetate /5vedAiteit/ v.;

vegetable

vegetation /`vedAi5teiFEn/ n.,,

vegetable

vehement /5viEmEnt/ adj.,

+ he men vehicle + men

vehicle /5vi:ikEl/ n.,

wayvey convey way + cycle bicycle, cycle

veil /veil/ n. ; ,; v.

A long dispute means that bothe parties are wrong.

Page 690
velocity /vi5lCsiti/ n.;
way + + city + city

venal /5vi:nl/ adj.,

governor go + vernal

vendetta /ven5detE/ n.,

vindicvendor +

vendor /5vendE/ n.
vend + or

veneer /vi5niE/ n.();

venerateveneerengineer

venerable /5venErEbl/ adj.

venerate + ble

venerate /5venEreit/ v.,

vener- winveteran

veneration /`venE5reiFEn/ n.

vengeance /5vendAEns/ n.,

venge
avenge

venial /5vi:niEl/ adj.(),

,

venison /5venisEn/ n.

bison venery

venom /5venEm/ n.; ,

A man alone is either a saint or a devil.

Page 691
Vietnam

vent /vent/ v.(); ; n.,

wind invent ven

ventilate /5ventileit/ v....,

vent wind v=w, t=d

ventral /5ventr(E)l/ adj.

venturesome /5ventFEsEm/ adj.(),;

adventure

veracious /vE5reiFEs/ adj.,

very
verify

veracity /vE5rAsEti/ n.,

very

verbal /5vE:bEl/ adj. ;

verb
verb

verbatim /vE:5beitim/ adj. ,

verb

verbiage /5vE:biidA/ n.,

verb + age

verbose /vE:5bEus/ adj.,

verb

verbosity /vE5bBsEti/ n.,

verb

verdant /5vE:dEnt/ adj.,

A man can be destroyed but not defeated.

Page 692
garden verdant

verdict /5vE:dikt/ n.,

very + dict verify + dict
dictum ,

verdigris /5vE:digris/ n.,

verd + greece verd + dig

verge /vE:dA/ n.
v + edge

verification /`verifi5keiFEn/ n.

verified adj. ,

verify /5verifai/ v.,

very + fy

verisimilar /`veri5similE/ adj.

very similar

verisimilitude /`verisi5militju:d; `tu:d/ n.,

veritable /5veritEbEl/ adj. ,

verity

vermin /5vE:min/ ,
wormworm + in ()

vernacular /vE5nAkjulE/ adj.,

vernal /5vE:nl/ adj.,

juvenile june + vernal overnight ,

venial r

A man cannot spin and reel at the same time. .

Page 693
versatile /5vE:sEtail/ adj. ;
diverse , university uni + versati
universe

verse /vE:s/ n.
conversation con + verse version
converse

versed /vE:st/ adj.,

verse

versemonger /`vE : sAmQNgE( r) ; - AmCN-/ n.,

verse + monkey

vertebrate /5vE:tibreit/ n.
vertical + brain

vertex /5vE:teks/ n.();

vertical + x
apex

vertical /5vE:tikEl/ adj.

vertiginous /vE:5tidAinEs/ adj.

vertigovertical + gin

vertigo /5vE:tigEu/ n.
vert + go vertical go
advert , avertconvert,divertevert
extrovertintrovertinterconvert invertpervert
revertsubvert

verve /vE:v/ n.(); ()

vivid very nerve

vessel /5vesEl/ n.; ;

vase vase + V

A man is old as he feels and a woman as old as she looks.

Page 694
vestige /5vestidA/ n. ,
investigate, vest + + vest + age
()

vestige /5vestidA/ n. ,
investigate, vest + + vest + age
()

vestigial /ve5dtidAiEl/ adj.

vestige

vestment /5vestmEnt/ n.(),

vest

vesture /5vestFE/ n.;

vest

veterinary /5vEtErinEri/ adj.

veteran veterinary
veteran

veto /5vi:tEu/ n.,

eovote

vex /veks/ vt.\n.

ex ex-wife, ex-boyfriend sex vex
vixen vixen vex

vexation /vek5seiFEn/ n.,

vex + ation

viability /`vaiE5bilEti/ n.
viable +ility

viable /5vaiEbEl/ adj.;

vit- survive, livevia + ble

viaduct /5vaiEdQkt/ n.
via + aqueduct

A man is weal or woe as he thinks himself so. ,.

Page 695
viands /5vaiEndz/ n.(),
via via and and

vibrancy /5vaibrEnsi/ n., ,

vibrant

vibrant /5vaibrEnt/ adj.; ;

vibrate

vibrate /5vaibreit; vai5breit/ v. ,

vicarious /vi5keEriEs/ adj.,

vice + care
vice-president vice ()

vicinity /vi5siniti/ n.,

province

vicious /5viFEs/ adj.,

vice wickwicked

villainous ,

vicissitudes /vi5sisitju:dz/ n.()(),

vice is situation

vicissitudinous /vi`sisi5tju:dinEs/ adj. ,

vicissitudes

victimize /5viktimaiz/ v. ,
victim + ize

victor /5viktE/ n.
victory yor

vie /vai/ v.

A man without reason is a beast in season.

Page 696
envied via

envier

vigilance /5vidAilEns/ n. ,
vigil

vigilant /5vidAilEnt/ adj.,

vigil

vigorous ,

vignette /vi5njet/ n. (),

vine

vigor /5vigE/ n. ,
vegetable

vigorously /5vigErEsli/ adv.

vile /vail/ adj. ,

evil e + vil

vilify /5vilifai/ v.,

+

villainous /5vilEnEs/ adj.,

village

vim /vim/ n.,

v + im, VI'm
vim

vindicate /5vindikeit/ v.
venge win + dictate ()

vindication /`vindi5keiFEn/ n.;

A merry heart goes all the way.

Page 697
vindictive /vin5diktiv/ adj.
venge ,()win verdict

vendetta

vinegared /5vinigEd/ adj.,

vinegar vine +

vintner /5vintnE/ n.
wine
vintage

vinyl /5vainil/ n.
vinewine

viola /vi5EulE/ n.
violin violin +

violate /5vaiEleit/ v. ,
violence

violet /5vaiElEt/ n.
violin

viral /5vaiEr(E)l/ adj.

virus

virile /5virail; 5vairEl/ adj.,

virility /vi5rilEti/ n.,

virtue /5vE:tFu:/ n., , , , ,

virtuosity /`vE:tju5CsEti/ n.,

virtue

A middle course is the safest.

Page 698
virtuoso /vE:tju5EusEu/ n.
virtue so

virtuous /5vE:tjuEs/ adj. ;

virulent /5virulEnt/ adj. ;

virusvirus + violent virus + lent

visage /5vizidA/ n.,

vis visa + age
visible

viscid /5visid/ adj.

vis + acid

viscosity /vis5kCsiti/ n.,

viscous /5viskEs/ adj.

vessel disc ()

visionary /5viAEnEri; `neri/ adj. ; ,; n.

vision , , ,

vista /5vistE/ n.;

visit

vital /5vaitl/ adj. ;

vit ,vitamin
vitamin fatal

vitality /vai5tAliti/ n. ,

vitalize /5vaitElaiz/ v.

vitiate /5viFieit/ v.
vital + ate vitamin

vitreous /5vitriEs/ adj.

vitrify

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Page 699
vitrify /5vitrifai/ v.

vitriolic /`vitri5Clik/ adj.,

vitr

vituperate /vi5tju:pEreit; vai5tu:`/ v.,

vit + unoperate vital + operate

vituperative /vi5tjupErEtiv; vai5tu:`/ adj.

vivacious /vi5veiFEs/ adj.,

viv
vive la france

vocal /5vEukEl/ adj. ;

voice

vocalist /5vEukElist/ n.,

vocal + ist

vocation /vEu5keiFEn/ n.,,;

voicevocation vacation

vociferous /vE5sifErEs; vEu`/ adj.,

voice + fer voice + voice + transfer

vogue /vEug/ n.,; adj.

vogue

void /vCid/ n., ,, ,

avoid

volatile /5vClEtail/ adj., , , ,

valentine , + tile
volleyball

A poet is born, not made.

Page 700
volition /vE5liFEn/ n.
willv=w, i=ovoluntary ,
volunteer benevolent bene + vole

volubility /`vClju5biliti/ n.,

voluble volv volume

voluble /5vCljubEl/ adj. ,

voluble volv volume

voluminous /vE5lu:minEs; vE5lju:`/ adj.;

voluptuous /vE5lQptFuEs/ adj.

vol will + luxurious

voracious /vE5reiFEs; vC`/ adj.,

swallow(w=v,a=o, ll=r), devour

vortex /5vC:teks/ n.,

vertex

votary /5vEutEri/ n.,

vote + ar
devote

voting /5votiN/ adj. ; n.

vote

vouch /vautF/ vi. ,

voice
vow ,

voyeur /vwB:5jE:/ n.;

voyage

vulgar /5vQlgE/ adj.

villager

vulnerable /5vQlnErEbEl/ adj.

A road of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Page 701
vuln- wound

vulpine /5vQlpain/ adj.,

pinev=f, vul= fox, lupine (lang + pine)porcupine(, pork +
pine ), vespine (wasp)

vulture /5vQltFE/ n.

vying /5vai`iN/ adj.

vie

waddle /5wCdEl/ v.()

wadewade + waddle

wade /weid/ v.()

vade, goinvade wave + vade
wade invade (in + vade)evade( + vade ) , pervade

waffle /5wBfEl; 5wC`/ n. ; v. ,

wafer

waft /wB:ft; wCft/ v.,

water drift f=v wave :

wag /wAg/ vt.,

waggon

swing swag

wage /weidA/ v.,(,)

waggish /5wAgiF/ adj. ,

wail /weil/ v.,

A short cut is often a wrong cut.

Page 702
woe

waive /weiv/ v.;

wave
waiver

wallop /5wClEp; 5wB:lEp/ v.\n.,

gallop g=gu=wwall + lope

wallow /5wClEu; 5wa:`/ v.\n.();

wall + low ()

walrus /5wC:lrEs/ n.
wall + rush

wan /wCn/ adj.;

wanderlust /5wCndElQst; 5wB:ndEr`/ n.,

wander + lust

wane /wein/ v.,

vain , , ,

wangle /5wANgEl/ v.

wanton /5wCntEn; 5wB:n`/ dj.; n. , n.

want on ,

warble /5wC:bEl/ v.()

whirl war + verble

warden /5wC:dn/ n.,

guard gwary ward , , , , + enaward

A shortcut to riches is to subract from our desires.

Page 703
wardrobe /5wC:drEub/ n.;
ward + robe ,,walk-in closet

warehouse /5weEhaus/ n. ,
ware + house

warmonger /5wC:`mQNgE/ n.,

war + monger (moneyer) , , among + er

warp /wC:p/ v.n.,

wrap ()warpwar +
weft

warrant /5wCrEnt/ n.;

guarantee gu=w,()g
wardguard

warranted /5wCrEntid/ adj. ;

wary /5weEri; 5weri/ adj. ,

aware worry

waspish /5wCspiF/ adj.,

wasp

wasteland /5weist5lAnd/ n. ,

wastrel /5weistrEl/ n.
waste + rel

waterproof /5wC:tEpru:f/ adj. ; v.

soundproof

watershed /5wC:tEFed/ n.
water shed

wavelength /5weivleNW/ n.
wave + length

waver /5weivE/ v.,

A stitch in time saves nine.

Page 704
wave

wax /wAks/ n. ; v. ...; ,

waylay /5wei5lei/ v.,

way lay

wean /wi:n/ v.();

weasel /5wi:zEl/ n.,; v.

weather /5we5E/ v. ;
weather

weird /wiEd/ adj.,

wizard we world
weirdwired
wild , weld , wield

weld /weld/ v.,;

wedding
solder

well-established adj.,

well-groomed adj.

well-informed adj.,;

well-known adj.,

welsh /welF/ v.;

wealth

welter /5weltE/ n. ,
wildwet water

wheedle /5wi:dl/ v.()

A true friend is known in the day of adversity.

Page 705
wheel + swindle

whelm /welm/ v....,

overwhelm ,,

whelp /welp;(uC)hwelp/ n.
+ help

whet /wet/ v.;

wet

whetstone /5wetstEun/ n.
whet + stone

whiff /wif/ n. , ,

whim /wim/ n.,

whimsical /5wimzikEl/ adj.,

whim

whimsy /5hwimzi/ n.,

whim

whine /wain/ v.,

: why?

whirlpool /5wE:lpu:l/ n.
+ pool + pool
whirl ()

whisper /5wispE/ v.,

whistle /5wisEl/ n. , ; v.

whit /wit/ n.,

A true friend is one soul in two bodies.

Page 706
white

whittle /5witl/ v.();

hew + ()

wholesome /5hEulsEm/ adj.

whole

wholesomeness /5hEulsEmnis/ n.

wick /wik/ n. ;
weak

wicked /5wikid/ adj. ,

v=w, c=kviced
vicious

wield /wi:ld/ v.,

weld wild

wig /wig/ n.
()

wiggle /5wigl/ v.,

wile /wail/ n.,

will + ill vile
guile gu=w

willful /5wilfEl/ adj.;

will

willow /5wilEu/ n.
window willow

willowy /5wilEui/ adj.

A wilful man will have his way.

Page 707
wilt /wilt/ v....,
wet ill

wily /5waili/ adj.

wile + y

wince /wins/ v.,

win +

windbag /5windbAg/ n.
wind bag

windfall /5windfC:l/ n.;

wind fall

winding /5waindiN/ adj.,

wind

windy /5windi/ adj. , ,

wind

wink /wiNk/ v. ;n.

twinkle wrinkle

winnow /5winEu/ v.(),

windwindowwillowwindwinnowwin now

window, willow

winsome /5winsEm/ adj.,

win some

wistful /5wistfEl/ adj. ,

wish + wait

withdraw /wi55drC:/ v.,;

with draw

A word spoken is an arrow let fly.

Page 708
withdrawal /wi55drC:El/ n. ,
withdraw

withdrawn /wi55drC:n/ adj.,

withdraw

wither /5wi5E/ v.,

weatherwith her
wither

withhold /wi55hEuld/ v. ,
hold

withstand /wi55stAnd/ v. ;
with + stand

witness /5witnis/ n. v.
wit see

witty /5witi/ adj. ,

wit wise

wizardry /5wizEdri/ n.,

witch , wizard WORD

wizened /5wizEnd/ adj.,

wither

wobble /5wCbl/ v.,

woe /wEu/ n.,

:,,

woeful /5wEufEl/ adj.

:,

wont /wEunt/ n.,

won't went

A young idler, an old beggar.

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woo /wu:/ v.(); ...

coo

woodcut /5wudkQt/ n. ,

woodcutter /5wud`kQtE/ n.
wood cutter

woodpile /5wudpail/ n.

wordsmith /5wE:dsmiW/ n. ;
word + smith
blacksmith

worldly /5wE:ldli/ adj.,

world ly

worship /5wE:Fip/ v.\n. ,

worth + ship

wraith /reiW/ n.;

wrangle /5rANgEl/ v.,,

+ angry + angry wring + angry

wangle

wrangler /5rANglE/ n. , ,
wrangle + er

wrath /rAW; rC:W/ n.,

write +

wreak /ri:k/ v. ,
wreck (, ), break

wreathe /ri:5/ v....

wraith + breathe

Achievement is founded on diligence and wasted upon recklessness. ,

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wreckage /5rekidA/ n.
wreck rack

wrench /rentF/ v.,; n.,

wrest, wring(ch=g) , ring inch wre- + ch

wrinkle /5riNkEl/ n.;

wrin- + + shrink ,
crinkle

wrist /rist/ n.,

wrest, twistwrite
wrest , twist ,

writ /rit/ n.,

write

wrongdoing /`rCN`du:iN;`rC:N-/ n.,

wrongheaded adj.

wry /rai/ adj.,

wrong

xenophobe /5zenEfEub/ n.;

xen- xin xen + phobe, phobia sino (),
xeno

xenophobia /AzenE5fEubiE/ n.,

xen- xin xen + phobe, phobia sino (),
xeno

xerophyte /5ziErEfait/ n.
+ phyte plant
neophyte

yacht /jCt/ n.,

Actions speak louder than words.

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yarn /jB:n/ n.
darn yarn
yawn ()

yaw /jC:/ v.(,)

yawn

yawn /jC:n/ v.
:,

yearn /jE:n/ v.,

year + n year + ni

yeast /ji:st/ n.,

yeoman /5jEumEn/ n.,

+ man

yield /ji:ld/ v.,

yield

yielding /5ji:ldiN/ adj.;

yield ,

yoke /jEuk/ n.v.,

New York 20(New) YorkYork
yoke

yokel /5jEukEl/ n.
yoke + l

zeal /zi:l/ n.,

zi ,

zealot /5zelEt/ n.,

Adversity is a good discipline.

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zi ,
+ lot

zealotry /`zelEtri/ n.

zealous /5zelEs/ adj.,

zenith /5zeniW/ n.
z 26 z + ith zZen

nadir ,

zephyr /5zefE/ n.

zest /zest/ n.,

zeal + est

gusto ,

zigzag /5zigzAg/ n.&a.(),v.

Z + Z Z,Z,

Adversity leads to prosperity.

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