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| DI |
(TWO, DOUBLE)
Diphase = having two phases
Dichotomy = division of a country into two usually contradictory parts
Dilemma = a situation with a choice between two unsatisfactory options ('lemma' - premise)
Dibromide = chemical compound having two bromine atoms
Dihedral = having two plane faces (hai mặt, nhị diện) |
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| DERM |
(SKIN)
Dermatology = branch of medicine concerned with pathology of the skin
Dermatitis = inflammation of the skin (-itis = inflammation)
Epidermis = the outer layer of the skin ('epi' - upon)
Taxidermist = one who stuffs and mounts skins of dead animal (nguoi` bong xac dong vat) ('taxi' - arrangement)
Pachyderm = thick-skinned animal ('pachy' - thick) |
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| DEM |
(COMMON PEOPLE)
Demographic = related to population balance
Epidemic = a wide spread disease that affects many people
Pandemic = spread over an area or a whole country ('pan' = all)
Demagogue = leader who manipulates public emotions to gain popularity
Democratic = of or for people |
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| DEMI |
(partly)
Demigod = the male offspring of a god, a minor god
Demimonde = people with questionable reputation
Demirelief = sculptural relief that curved to half-way of the back ground
Demirep = person whose reputation is doubtful, woman of demimonde
Demitasse = a small cup of espresso ('tasse'-cup) |
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| DEI/DIV |
(GOD)
Divine = having the nature of a god
Divinity = the state of being divine
Deify = raise to the condition of a god
Deism = belief that God has created the universe
Deific = divine, tending to become divine |
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| DEC/DECA |
(TEN)
Decalogue = the Ten commandments (laws given by God)
Decimate = destroy of one-tenth, inflict great destruction on
Decade = a period of ten years
Decahedron = a polyhedron with ten faces (khoi’ da dien. Gom` 10 mat.)
Decapod = a crustacean having ten legs |
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| DE |
(DOWN, AGAINST, THOROUGHLY)
Demolish = tear down completely, raze
Deplore = disapprove of, regret ('plore' = bewail)
Deride = mock ('rid' = laugh)
Denounce = condemn ('nounce' = report)
Deprecate = belittle, express disapproval ('prec' = pray) |
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| CYCL/CYCLO |
(CIRCLE, WHEEL, CYCLE)
Cyclical = characterized by cycles, moving in cycles
Cyclosis = rotary motion of protoplasm within a cell
Cycloid = resembling a circle
Cyclops = in mythology, a race of one-eyed giants
Cyclothymia = cyclical condition in which depression alternates with elation |
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| CUR/CURA CUR/CURA |
(CARE)
Curator = caretaker of art collection
Cure’ = a parish priest
Curette = surgical spoon that used to remove growth from a body cavity (thia` nao.)
Curative = tending to cure
Curate = a cleric who is in charge of a parish (giáo xứ, xứ đạo) |
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| COUR/CUR |
(RUN, COURSE)
Concurrence = running at the same time, agreement in opinion
Courier = a messenger
Curriculum = the courses offered by an educational institution
Precursor = a forerunner or predecessor
Current |
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| CRIT |
(SEPARATE, JUDGE)
Critical = of careful judgment, inclined to judge severely
Criterion = a standard on which a judgment can be made
Hypocritical = insincere, duplicitous, pretending to be moral
Criticism = a critical comment or judgment
Critique = a detailed analysis and piece or criticism written |
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| CRE/CRESC/CRET/CRU |
(RISE, GROW)
Accrue = increase, accumulate
Crescent = increasing, waxing, as of the moon
Crescendo = a gradual increase in noise or music volume
Increment = something added, process of increasing
Increscent = waxing, increscent moon |
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| CRED |
(BELIEVE, TRUST)
Credo = set of belief (way of life, aims), creed
Credentials = evidence to prove you are who you claim to be (giay to` chung’ thuc.)
Credible = believable, plausible
Credence = belief that sth as true
Incredulous = skeptical, doubtful |
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| CREA |
(BRING FORTH, CREATE)
Create = bring into being
Creature = something created, a living being
Recreation = give fresh life to, mental or physically refreshing
Procreation = the conceiving of offspring, begetting (pro- 'forth, generate' )
Miscreate = make or shape badly |
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| CRACY/CRAT |
(GOVERNMENT, RULE, STRENGTH)
Aristocracy = hereditary ruling class
Bureaucracy = government of made up of many bureaus and administrators
Plutocracy = society ruled by the wealthy
Theocracy = government by religious leaders
Technocrat = strong believer in technology |
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| COSM |
(UNIVERSE)
Cosmic = relating to the universe, vast
Microcosm = a small system having analogies to a larger system, small world
Cosmology = study of the physical universe
Cosmos = the universe as a harmonious whole
Cosmopolitan = having universal elements from all over the world |
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| CORP |
(BODY)
Corpse
Corpulent = excessive fat
Corporeal = concerned with the body
Corpus = main body; a large body of writings
Incorporate = unite in to one body, include |
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| CONTRA/CONTRO |
(AGAINST, OPPOSITE)
Contradict = speak against
Contrary = opposed
Contravene = do sth against the law, infringe a rule ('vene' = come)
Contraindicate = indicate the inadvisability of the use of a medicine
Controversy = dispute between sides holding opposing views ('vers' = to turn) |
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| COGNI/GNO |
(LEARN, KNOW)
Cognition = mental process of understanding
Incognito = in disguise, making other not know
Diagnosis = process of determining the nature and cause of a disease
Prognosticate = presage on the basis of present conditions
Agnosia = inability to interpret sensations to recognize things |
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| COD |
(BOOK, WRITING)
Code
Decode
Codify
Codex = manuscript of ancient text or classic work
Codicil = an appendix to a will |
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| CO/COL/COM/CON/COR |
(TOGETHER, WITH)
Coherent = sticking together
Collaborate = work together
Conformity = harmony or agreement together
Corroborate = confirm (robor: strength) |
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| CLI/CLIN/CLIV |
(LEANING, INCLINED, SLOPED)
Climax
Inclination = a tendency/disposition toward a certain condition
Synclinal = sloping downward from the opposite directions and meeting in a common point
Proclivity = tendency, inclination
(pro: forward, down) |
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| CLAUD/CLAUS/CLOS/CLUD/CLUS |
(SHUT, CLOSE)
Clause = a stipulation or provision in a document
Exclude = keep out, reject
Seclusion = isolation, solitude (se- 'apart' )
Recluse = person who lives in seclusion
Occlude = cause to become closed, obstruct |
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| CLEMEN |
(MILD, KIND, MERCIFUL)
Clemency = disposition to show mercy, mildness (of weather)
Inclement = stormy, showing no mercy
Clement = inclined to be merciful, mild
Inclemency = state of showing no mercy |
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| CLAM/CLAIM |
(CALL OUT, SHOUT)
Exclaim = cry out, shout suddenly, utter vehemently
Exclamation
Clamor = a loud outcry/shout
Reclaim = demand the return of sth
Acclamation = shouting of enthusiastic approval |
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| CIVI |
(CITIZEN)
Civil
Civic = relating to a city or a citizen
Civilize = raise from barbarism to civilization
Civilian = citizen who is not a member of the military or police
Civility = courteous behavior |
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| CIT/CITAT |
(TO CALL, START)
Cite = call upon as proof, quote
Citable = able to be brought forward as support or proof
Citation = the act of citing, a quotation
Recite = say aloud before audience sth you have learned
Recitative = having the character of a recital |
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| CIRCU/CIRCUM |
(AROUND)
Circumvent = avoid, get around
Circumflex = curving around
Circuitous = talking a roundabout course
Circumlocution = indirect way of saying sth
Circumscribe = limit |
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| CID/CIS |
(CUT, KILL)
Homicide = killing of one person by another
Scissors = cutting instrument with two blades
Exorcise = expel evil spirits
Excision = remove by cutting
Abscission = the act of cutting off flowers, leaves,… |
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| CHRON |
(TIME, A LONG TIME)
Chronic
Chronicle = record of history events
Chronometer = instrument that measure time
Anachronism = (an: without, absence of) something out of the proper time
Chronology = arrangement of events in time |
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| CERT |
(CERTAIN)
Certify = confirm formally as genuine
Certificate = document confirming the truth of sth
Certitude = state of being certain, sureness of occurrence
Ascertain = discover with certainty |
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| CERN |
(PERCEPTIVE)
Concern = regard for or interest in
Discern = perceive, detect
Indiscernible = difficult to perceive
Unconcernedly = in a way that is unworried |
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| CENT |
(HUNDRED)
Centimeter
Centenary = relating/anniversary of 100-year period
Centenarian = one who is 100 years old or more
Century
Centennial = occurring every 100 years |
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| CENTR |
(CENTER)
Concentric = having a common center
Centrifugal = moving or directed away from a center
Centripetal = moving or directed toward a center
Concentrate = direct toward a center
Centric = situated near or at the center of something |
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| CELER |
(SWIFT)
Accelerate = increase speed, (make swift)
Accelerant = substance that used as a catalyst
Celerity = swiftness, speed
Deceleration = decrease the velocity of
Accelerando = (Music) with a gradual increase of speed |
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| CED/CEED/CESS |
(YIELD, SURRENDER, MOVE, GO)
Cede = surrender, yield
Accede = agree to
Precede = go before
Antecedent = something that comes before
Incessant = never ceasing |
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| CATA |
(DOWN, DOWNWARD)
Catalyst = something causing change
Cataract = high waterfall, a great downpour
Catapult = ancient military machine for hurling missiles
Cataclysm = violent upheaval
Catastrophic = relating to a great calamity |
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| CARN |
(FLESH, BODY)
Carnal = of the flesh or body
Carnation = perennial plant with showy flowers
Carnivore = animal or plant that feeds on flesh
Incarnate = give bodily form to
Carnage = massive slaughter |
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| CARD/CORD |
(HEART)
Cardiac = relating to the heart
Cardiology = branch of medicine concerned with the heart
Cordial = warm and sincere
Concord = harmony, agreement
Discordant = disagreeable in sound, conflicting |
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| CAP/CAPIT |
(HEAD)
Per capita = per unit of population
Capitol = building in which a state legislature meets
Decapitate = behead
Capitulate = surrender
Captain = someone who commands other |
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