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Envisage

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“To imagine; to conceive of
L. in, “in,” + visum = to see into
No matter how she tried, Larraine could not envisage living anywhere but California.
syn: perceive”

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Visage

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“Face; facial expression
The twisted visage of the monster costume frightened the toddlers in the room.
syn: expression”

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Pari

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“Latin PARERE, PARITUM “be visible, appear”

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Apparition

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“An unreal figure; a ghost
L. ad, “to,” + parere = appear to
The first time Hamlet sees the apparition of his dead father, he can hardly believe his eyes.
syn: specter”

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Spec

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“Latin SPECERE, SPECTUM “to look”

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Perspicacious

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“Wise; insightful; acutely intelligent
L. per, “through,” + specere = seeing through
Having praised Kate for her perspicacious decisions as treasurer, Nigel went on to warn her of the obstacles ahead.
syn: perceptiveant: dim-witted; short-sighted”

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Retrospective

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“Looking backward over a period of time
L. retro, “backwards,” + spectum = looking backward”

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Aspect

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“A part that can be considered or viewed
L. ad, “toward,” + spectum = seen toward
Not every aspect of this situation is negative; though we have made mistakes, we can learn from them.
syn: facet”

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Introspective

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“Contemplating one’s own thoughts and feelings
L. intro, “within,” + spectum = looking within
The introspective poet enjoyed taking long walks alone.
syn: meditativeant: shallow”

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Phan

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“Greek PHANEIN “to appear, to show”

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Phenomenon

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“A fact or event which can be observed and/or documented”

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Diaphanous

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“Lightweight and transparent
G. dia, “through,” + phanein = to show through
The diaphanous curtains were lightly lifted by any breeze, no matter how slight.
syn: opaque”

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Epiphany

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“A moment of great insight; revelation
G. epi, “near to,” + phanein = appearing near to”

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Sycophant

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“A person who flatters; a yes-man
G. sukos, “fig,” + phanein = fig-displayer”

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HER/HES

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“Latin HAERERE, HAESUM “to attach, be fixed”

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Adherent

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“A follower of a person or idea
L. ad, “to,” + haerere = to stick to
Pilar was an adherent of the Baptist faith until about five years ago, when she converted to Catholicism.
syn: discipleant: opponent”

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Incoherent

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“Not able to be understood; nonsensical
L. in, “not,” + co, “together,” + haerere = not sticking together
The mayor’s incoherent speech about financial responsibility confused the audience.
syn: confusedant: clear”

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Inherent

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“Existing as a natural part
L. in, “within,” + haerere = fixed from within
In human beings, the desire to build and create is inherent.
syn: innate, inborn”

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FUS

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“Latin FUNDERE, FUSUM “to pour out”

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Diffuse

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“not concentrated or focused; wordy
(2) v. to spread out or distribute
L. dis, “apart,” + fusum = poured apart”

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Effusive

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“Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
L. ex, “out of,” + fusum = pouring forth
The volunteers, young and effusive, all seemed to speak at once.
syn: enthusiasticant: restrained”

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Profuse

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“Plentiful; abundant
L. pro, “toward,” + fusum = pouring out (in a heap)
The reviewers’ praise for the young actor was profuse.
syn: bounteous”

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SOLU/SOLV

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“Latin SOLVERE, SOLUTUM “to loosen, to solve”

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Resolute

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“Determined; steadfast
L. re, “again,” + solutum = solving again
The firemen faced the disaster with resolute courage.
syn: unshakeable”

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Dissolute

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“Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
L. dis, “apart,” + solutum = loosened (so as to fall apart)
Neil’s father disapproved of Neil’s dissolute, party-centered lifestyle.
syn: dissipated; decadent”

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Insoluble

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“Impossible to solve or fix (2) Unable to be dissolved
L. in, “not,” + solutum + ible, “able to be” = not able to be solved”

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LEG

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“From Latin LEGO, LECTUM “to select, to choose, to gather”

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Diligent

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“Hard-working and careful
L. dis, “apart,” + legere = setting apart; carefully selecting
If you are diligent in your studies, you’ll learn a lot and get good grades.
syn: assiduousant: lazy”

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Recollect

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“To remember; to recall
L. re, “again,” + con, “together,” + lectum = gathered back together”

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Sacrilege

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“An act against a holy person or place
L. sacer, “holy,” + legere = one who collects holy objects illegally
Many people considered the theft of the church funds not just a crime, but a sacrilege.
syn: profanityant: reverence”

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VID/VIS

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“Latin VIDERE, VISUM “to see”

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FAC/FACT/FIC

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“Latin FACERE, FACTUM “to make, do”

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Proficient

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“Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of
L. pro, “forward,” + facere = forward doing (going forth, achieving)
Teresa is a proficient harpist, but she’s also a wonderful piano player.
syn: ableant: unskilled”

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Factotum

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“An assistant who does a variety of jobs
L. facere + totum, “all, everything” = one who does everything”

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Facsimile

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“A copy or imitation
L. facere + similis, “alike” = made alike
The art dealer produced a facsimile of the painting that could hardly be distinguished from the original.
syn: reproductionant: original”

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Facile

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“Too simplistic or easy
from L. facilis, “easy,” originally from facere
The book’s facile explanation of complex scientific principles will leave readers feeling unsatisfied.
syn: shallowant: complex”

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PON/POUND

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“Latin PONERE, POSITUM “to put, to place, to arrange”

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Expound

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“To explain or discuss in detail
L. ex, “out of,” + positum = to arrange out of
We listened to the police chief expound upon the new traffic regulations.
syn: clarify”

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Proponent

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“One who argues in favor of; supporter
L. pro, “supporting,” + ponere = to put forward with support
Is the governor a proponent of stricter gun control?
syn: advocateant: critic”

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STRUCT/ STRUE

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“Latin STRUERE, STRUCTUM “to build”

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Infrastructure

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“The basic framework of a building or a system
L. infra, “between,” + structum = built between”

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Construe

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“To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
L. con, “together,” + struere = to build together (evidence)
Alton construed Cindy’s thoughtful silence as a rejection of his proposal.
syn: understandant: mix up”

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Constructive

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“Having a positive effect; helpful
L. con, “together,” + structum = to build together (to build up)
Matt tried to provide constructive, but honest, advice to his coworkers.
syn: usefulant: harmful”

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STIT/STAT

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“Latin STARE, STATUS “to stand”

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Destitute

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“Having no money; poor
L. de, “down from,” + status = down from a standing position
When my friends found themselves destitute and facing a harsh winter, they turned to me for help.
syn: pennilessant: prosperous”

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Restitution

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“Payment for an injury; compensation
Latin re, “again,” + status = standing again
After Greg got food poisoning, he sued the restaurant for restitution.
syn: amends”

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Stature

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“Level of achievement or authority; standing
L. status = standing
If you want to improve your stature in the company, try working longer hours.
syn: rank”

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PLAC

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“Latin PLACERE, PLACITUM “to please”

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Complacent

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“Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
L. com, intensifier, + placere = too pleased
Susanna saw that the children were becoming lazy and complacent, so she urged them to become involved in volunteer work.
syn: smug”

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Placebo

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“Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
L. literally, “I will please”
Good news on the political front is often a placebo for the stock market, even if it becomes bad news again the next day.
syn: quick fix”

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Placid

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“Calm; undisturbed
Tara’s placid expression never seemed to register the chaos around her.
syn: peacefulant: agitated”

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GRAT

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“Latin GRATUS “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”

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Gratuitous

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“Unnecessary or unwanted
L. gratus done only to please (unasked for, unneeded)”

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Ingratiate

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“To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
L. in, “in, to” + gratus = into favor”

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Ingrate

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“One who is not properly thankful
L. in, “not,” + gratus = not thankful”

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DOC/DOCT

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“Latin DOCERE, DOCTUM “to teach”

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Docile

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“Easily taught; submissive to instruction
L. docilis = able to be taught
Ruffles, who had previously been the most docile of the cats, suddenly started hissing and biting.
syn: obedientant: defiant”

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Indoctrinate

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“To teach a certain point of view to
L. in, “into,” + docere = to teach into
The cult leader attempted to indoctrinate his new followers in the ways of his teachings.
syn: instill”

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Doctrine

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“That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas”

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TEMPER

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“Latin TEMPERARE, TEMPERATUM “to temper, make less severe”

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Temperance

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“Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Jordan’s temperance at the buffet table spared her the indigestion that I got.
syn: frugalityant: indulgence”

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Intemperate

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“Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
L. in, “not,” + temperatum = not tempered
In terms of climate, the Sahara desert and Antartica are two of the most intemperate places in the world.
syn: rigorous”

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