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Numer-
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Means: number
Ex: enumerate Sen: The numerologist was an expert with large numbers |
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Fort-
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Means: strong
Ex: fortitude Sen: The multivitamins contain minerals that fortify the body. |
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Osteo-
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Means: bone
Ex: osteopath Sen: I learned osteology because I had always wanted to know more about bones. |
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Polis-
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Means: city
Ex: metropolis Sen: The police of the city keep the town safe. |
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Fus
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Means: pour
Ex: refuse Sen: allowing the tea to infuse lets the flavor seep into the water. |
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Ego-
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Means: I
Ex: Egotistical Sen: He is such an egomaniac; He'll do anything to boost the opinion of how people see him. |
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Spir-
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Means: breathe
Ex: spiral Sen: The respiratory system is centered around the lungs. |
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Dia-
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Means: across
Ex: Diatom Sen: We took a diagonal shortcut across the grassy field. |
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Acr-
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Means: Sharp
Ex: acrid Sen: The acrimonious smell pervaded the air around us, making us cringe. |
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Acro-
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Means: high, point or tip
Ex: acronym Sen: His intense acrophobia prevented him from going up any higher than the second floor of a building |
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Culp-
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Means: blame
Ex: culprit Sen: He was a rather culpable suspect in comparison to the others. |
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Derm-
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Means: Skin
Ex: epidermis Sen: I went to my dermatologist to diagnose the cause of my skin discoloration. |
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Zo-
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Means: animal
Ex: Zoo Sen: I examined the protozoa to observe it's animal instincts. |
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Per-
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Means: thought
Ex: Percolate Sen: His perception of the topic was wildly different from the way I saw it. |
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Pac-
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Means: peace
Ex: Pacifier Sen: The pact between the two countries had prevented wars for centuries. |
