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Rootword 2
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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(BOOK, WRITING) Code Decode Codify Codex = manuscript of ancient text or classic work Codicil = an appendix to a will |
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(TOGETHER, WITH) Coherent = sticking together Collaborate = work together Conformity = harmony or agreement together Corroborate = confirm (robor: strength) |
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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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