1. UMBR - Shadow.
Umbrella, Umbrage, Adumbrate, Penumbra.
2. UNI, UN - One.
Unify, Unilateral, Unanimous.
3. URB - City.
Urban, Suburban, Urbane.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Root List - T
1. TACIT, TIC - Silent.
Tacit, Taciturn, Reticent.
2. TACT, TAG, TANG - Touch.
Tact, Tactile, Contagious, Tangent, Tangential, Tangible.
3. TEN, TIN, TAIN - Hold, Twist.
Detention, Tenable, Tenacious, Pertinacious, Retinue, Retain.
4. TEND, TENS, TENT - Stretch.
Intend, Distend, Tension, Tensile, Ostensible, Contentious.
5. TERM - End.
Terminal, Terminus, Terminate, Interminable.
6. TERR - Earth, Land.
Terrain, Terrestrial, Extraterrestrial, Subterranean.
7. TEST - Witness.
Tesify, Attest, Testimonial, Testament, Detest, Protestation.
8. THE - God.
Atheist, Theology, Apotheosis, Theocracy.
9. THERM - Heat.
Thermometer, Thermal, Thermonuclear, Hypothermia.
10. TIM - Fear, Frightened.
Timid, Intimidate, Timorous.
11. TOP - Place.
Topic, Topography, Utopia.
12. TORP - Stiff, Numb.
Torpedo, Torpid, Torpor.
13. TORT - Twist.
Distort, Extort, Tortuous.
14. TOX - Poison.
Toxic, Toxin, Intoxication.
15. TRACT - Draw.
Tractor, Intractable, Protract.
16. TRANS - Across, Over, Through, Beyond.
Transport, Transgress, Transient, Transitory, Translucent, Transmutation.
17. TREM, TREP - Shake.
Tremble, Tremor, Tremulous, Trepidation, Intrepid.
18. TURB - Shake.
Disturb, Turbulent, Perturbation.
Tacit, Taciturn, Reticent.
2. TACT, TAG, TANG - Touch.
Tact, Tactile, Contagious, Tangent, Tangential, Tangible.
3. TEN, TIN, TAIN - Hold, Twist.
Detention, Tenable, Tenacious, Pertinacious, Retinue, Retain.
4. TEND, TENS, TENT - Stretch.
Intend, Distend, Tension, Tensile, Ostensible, Contentious.
5. TERM - End.
Terminal, Terminus, Terminate, Interminable.
6. TERR - Earth, Land.
Terrain, Terrestrial, Extraterrestrial, Subterranean.
7. TEST - Witness.
Tesify, Attest, Testimonial, Testament, Detest, Protestation.
8. THE - God.
Atheist, Theology, Apotheosis, Theocracy.
9. THERM - Heat.
Thermometer, Thermal, Thermonuclear, Hypothermia.
10. TIM - Fear, Frightened.
Timid, Intimidate, Timorous.
11. TOP - Place.
Topic, Topography, Utopia.
12. TORP - Stiff, Numb.
Torpedo, Torpid, Torpor.
13. TORT - Twist.
Distort, Extort, Tortuous.
14. TOX - Poison.
Toxic, Toxin, Intoxication.
15. TRACT - Draw.
Tractor, Intractable, Protract.
16. TRANS - Across, Over, Through, Beyond.
Transport, Transgress, Transient, Transitory, Translucent, Transmutation.
17. TREM, TREP - Shake.
Tremble, Tremor, Tremulous, Trepidation, Intrepid.
18. TURB - Shake.
Disturb, Turbulent, Perturbation.
Root List - S
1. SACR, SANCT - Holy.
Sacred, Sacrilege, Consecrate, Sanctify, Sanction, Sacrosanct.
2. SCRIB, SCRIPT, SCRIV - Write.
Scribe, Ascribe, Circumscribe, Inscribe, Proscribe, Script, Manuscript, Scrivener.
3. SE - Apart, Away.
Separate, Segregate, Secede, Sedition.
4. SEC, SECT, SEG - Cut.
Sector, Dissect, Bisect, Intersect, Segment, Secant.
5. SED, SID - Sit.
Sedate, Sedentary, Supersede, Reside, Residence, Assiduous, Insidious.
6. SEM - Seed, Sow.
Seminar, Seminal, Disseminate.
7. SEN - Old.
Senior, Senile, Senescent.
8. SENT, SENS - Feel, Think.
Sentiment, Nonsense, Assent, Sentient, Consensus, Sensual.
9. SEQU, SECU - Follow.
Sequence, Sequel, Subsequent, Obsequious, Obsequy, Nonsequitur, Consecutive.
10. SIGN - Mark, Sign.
Signal, Designation, Assignation.
11. SIM, SEM - Similar, Same.
Similar, Semblance, Dissemble, Verisimilitude.
12. SIN - Curve.
Sine curve, Sinuous, Insinuate.
13. SOL - Sun.
Solar, Parasol, Solarium, Solstice.
14. SOL - Alone.
Solo, Solitude, Soliloquy, Solipsism.
15. SOMN - Sleep.
Insomnia, Somnolent, Somnambulist.
16. SON - Sound.
Sonic, Consonance, Dissonance, Assonance, Sonorous, Resonate.
17. SOPH - Wisdom.
Philosopher, Sophistry, Sophisticated, Sophomoric.
18. SPEC, SPIC - See, Look.
Spectator, Circumspect, Retrospective, Perspective, Perspicacious.
19. SPER - Hope.
Prosper, Prosperous, Despair, Desperate.
20. SPERS, SPAR - Scatter.
Disperse, Sparse, Aspersion, Disparate.
21. SPIR - Breathe.
Respire, Inspire, Spiritual, Aspire, Transpire.
22. STRICT, STRING - Bind.
Strict, Stricture, Constrict, Stringent, Astringent.
23. SUB - Under.
Subconscious, Subjugate, Subliminal, Subpoena, Subsequent, Subterranean, Subvert.
24. SUMM - Highest.
Summit, Summary, Consummate.
25. SUPER, SUR - Above.
Supervise, Supercilious, Supercede, Superannuated, Superfluous, Insurmountable, Surfeit.
26. SURGE, SURRECT - Rise.
Surge, Resurgent, Insurgent, Insurrection.
27. SYN, SYM - Together.
Synthesis, Sympathy, Synonym, Syncopation, Synopsis, Symposium, Symbiosis.
Sacred, Sacrilege, Consecrate, Sanctify, Sanction, Sacrosanct.
2. SCRIB, SCRIPT, SCRIV - Write.
Scribe, Ascribe, Circumscribe, Inscribe, Proscribe, Script, Manuscript, Scrivener.
3. SE - Apart, Away.
Separate, Segregate, Secede, Sedition.
4. SEC, SECT, SEG - Cut.
Sector, Dissect, Bisect, Intersect, Segment, Secant.
5. SED, SID - Sit.
Sedate, Sedentary, Supersede, Reside, Residence, Assiduous, Insidious.
6. SEM - Seed, Sow.
Seminar, Seminal, Disseminate.
7. SEN - Old.
Senior, Senile, Senescent.
8. SENT, SENS - Feel, Think.
Sentiment, Nonsense, Assent, Sentient, Consensus, Sensual.
9. SEQU, SECU - Follow.
Sequence, Sequel, Subsequent, Obsequious, Obsequy, Nonsequitur, Consecutive.
10. SIGN - Mark, Sign.
Signal, Designation, Assignation.
11. SIM, SEM - Similar, Same.
Similar, Semblance, Dissemble, Verisimilitude.
12. SIN - Curve.
Sine curve, Sinuous, Insinuate.
13. SOL - Sun.
Solar, Parasol, Solarium, Solstice.
14. SOL - Alone.
Solo, Solitude, Soliloquy, Solipsism.
15. SOMN - Sleep.
Insomnia, Somnolent, Somnambulist.
16. SON - Sound.
Sonic, Consonance, Dissonance, Assonance, Sonorous, Resonate.
17. SOPH - Wisdom.
Philosopher, Sophistry, Sophisticated, Sophomoric.
18. SPEC, SPIC - See, Look.
Spectator, Circumspect, Retrospective, Perspective, Perspicacious.
19. SPER - Hope.
Prosper, Prosperous, Despair, Desperate.
20. SPERS, SPAR - Scatter.
Disperse, Sparse, Aspersion, Disparate.
21. SPIR - Breathe.
Respire, Inspire, Spiritual, Aspire, Transpire.
22. STRICT, STRING - Bind.
Strict, Stricture, Constrict, Stringent, Astringent.
23. SUB - Under.
Subconscious, Subjugate, Subliminal, Subpoena, Subsequent, Subterranean, Subvert.
24. SUMM - Highest.
Summit, Summary, Consummate.
25. SUPER, SUR - Above.
Supervise, Supercilious, Supercede, Superannuated, Superfluous, Insurmountable, Surfeit.
26. SURGE, SURRECT - Rise.
Surge, Resurgent, Insurgent, Insurrection.
27. SYN, SYM - Together.
Synthesis, Sympathy, Synonym, Syncopation, Synopsis, Symposium, Symbiosis.
Root List - R
1. RADI, RAMI - Branch.
Radius, Radiate, Radiant, Eradicate, Ramification.
2. RECT, REG - Straight, Rule.
Rectangle, Rectitude, Rectify, Regular.
3. REG - King, Rule.
Regal, Regent, Interregnum.
4. RETRO - Backward.
Retrosphere, Retroactive, Retrograde.
5. RID, RIS - Laugh.
Ridiculous, Deride, Derision.
6. ROG -Ask.
Interrogate, Derogatory, Abrogate, Arrogate, Arrogant.
7. RUD - Rough, Crude.
Rude, Erudite, Rudimentary.
8. RUPT - Break.
Disrupt, Interrupt, Rupture.
Radius, Radiate, Radiant, Eradicate, Ramification.
2. RECT, REG - Straight, Rule.
Rectangle, Rectitude, Rectify, Regular.
3. REG - King, Rule.
Regal, Regent, Interregnum.
4. RETRO - Backward.
Retrosphere, Retroactive, Retrograde.
5. RID, RIS - Laugh.
Ridiculous, Deride, Derision.
6. ROG -Ask.
Interrogate, Derogatory, Abrogate, Arrogate, Arrogant.
7. RUD - Rough, Crude.
Rude, Erudite, Rudimentary.
8. RUPT - Break.
Disrupt, Interrupt, Rupture.
Root List - Q
1. QUAD, QUAR, QUAT - Four.
Quadrilateral, Quadrant, Quadruped, Quarter, Quarantine, Quaternary.
2. QUES, QUER, QUIS, QUIR - Question.
Quest, Inquest, Query, Querulous, Inquisitive, Inquiry.
3. QUIE - Quiet.
Disquiet, Acquiesce, Quiescent, Requiem.
4. QUINT, QUIN - Five.
Quintuplets, Quintessence.
Quadrilateral, Quadrant, Quadruped, Quarter, Quarantine, Quaternary.
2. QUES, QUER, QUIS, QUIR - Question.
Quest, Inquest, Query, Querulous, Inquisitive, Inquiry.
3. QUIE - Quiet.
Disquiet, Acquiesce, Quiescent, Requiem.
4. QUINT, QUIN - Five.
Quintuplets, Quintessence.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Root List - P
1. PAC - Peace.
Pacify, Pacifist, Pacific.
2. PALP - Feel.
Palpable, Palpitation.
3. PAN - All.
Panorama, Panacea, Panegyric, Pandemic, Panoply.
4. PATER, PATR - Father.
Paternal, Paternity, Patriot, Compatriot, Expatriate, Patrimony, Patricide, Patrician.
5. PATH, PASS - Feel, Suffer.
Sympathy, Antipathy, Empathy, Apathy, Pathos, Impassioned.
6. PEC - Money.
Pecuniary, Impecunous, Peculation.
7. PED, POD - Foot.
Pedestrian, Pedinent, Expedient, Biped, Quadruped, Tripod.
8. PEL, PULS - Drive.
Compel, Compelling, Expel, Propel, Compulsion.
9. PEN - Almost.
Peninsula, Penultimate, Penumbra.
10. PEND, PENS - Hang.
Pendant, Pendulous, Compendium, Suspense, Propensity.
11. PER - Through, By, For, Throughout.
Perambulator, Percipient, Perfunctory, Permeable, Perspicacious, Pertinacious, Perturbation, Perusal, Perennial, Peregrinate.
12. PER - Against, Destruction.
Perfidious, Pernicious, Perjure.
13. PERI - Around.
Perimeter, Periphery, Perihelion, Peripatetic.
14. PET - Seek, Go toward.
Petition, Impetus, Impetuous, Petulant, Centripetal.
15. PHIL - Love.
Philosopher, Philanderer, Philanthropy, Bibliophile, Philology.
16. PHOB - Fear.
Phobia, Claustrophobia, Xenophobia.
17. PHON - Sound.
Phonograph, Megaphone, Euphony, Phonetics, Phonics.
18. PLAC - Calm, Please.
Placate, Implacable, Placid, Complascent.
19. PON, POS - Put, Place.
Postpone, Preponent, Exponent, Preposition, Posit, Interpose, Juxtaposition, Depose.
20. PORT - Carry.
Portable, Deportment, Rapport.
21. POT - Drink.
Potion, Potabe.
22. POT - Power.
Potential, Potent, Impotent, Potentate, Omnipotence.
23. PRE - Before.
Precede, Precipitate, Preclude, Precocious, Precursor, Predilection, Predisposition, Preponderance, Prepossessing, Presage, Prescient, Prejudice, Predict, Premonition, Preposition.
24.PRIM, PRI - First.
Prime, Primary, Primal, Primeval, Primordial, Pristine.
25. PRO - Ahead, Forth.
Proceed, Proclivity, Procrastination, Profane, Profuse, Progenitor, Progeny, Prognosis, Prologue, Promontory, Prope, Proponent, Propose, Proscribe, Protestation, Provoke.
26. PROTO - First.
Prototype, Protagonist, Protocol.
27. PROX, PROP - Near.
Approximate, Propinquity, Proximity.
28. PSEUDO - False.
Pseudoscientific, Pseudonym.
29. PYR - Fire.
Pyre, Pyrotechnics, Pyromania.
Pacify, Pacifist, Pacific.
2. PALP - Feel.
Palpable, Palpitation.
3. PAN - All.
Panorama, Panacea, Panegyric, Pandemic, Panoply.
4. PATER, PATR - Father.
Paternal, Paternity, Patriot, Compatriot, Expatriate, Patrimony, Patricide, Patrician.
5. PATH, PASS - Feel, Suffer.
Sympathy, Antipathy, Empathy, Apathy, Pathos, Impassioned.
6. PEC - Money.
Pecuniary, Impecunous, Peculation.
7. PED, POD - Foot.
Pedestrian, Pedinent, Expedient, Biped, Quadruped, Tripod.
8. PEL, PULS - Drive.
Compel, Compelling, Expel, Propel, Compulsion.
9. PEN - Almost.
Peninsula, Penultimate, Penumbra.
10. PEND, PENS - Hang.
Pendant, Pendulous, Compendium, Suspense, Propensity.
11. PER - Through, By, For, Throughout.
Perambulator, Percipient, Perfunctory, Permeable, Perspicacious, Pertinacious, Perturbation, Perusal, Perennial, Peregrinate.
12. PER - Against, Destruction.
Perfidious, Pernicious, Perjure.
13. PERI - Around.
Perimeter, Periphery, Perihelion, Peripatetic.
14. PET - Seek, Go toward.
Petition, Impetus, Impetuous, Petulant, Centripetal.
15. PHIL - Love.
Philosopher, Philanderer, Philanthropy, Bibliophile, Philology.
16. PHOB - Fear.
Phobia, Claustrophobia, Xenophobia.
17. PHON - Sound.
Phonograph, Megaphone, Euphony, Phonetics, Phonics.
18. PLAC - Calm, Please.
Placate, Implacable, Placid, Complascent.
19. PON, POS - Put, Place.
Postpone, Preponent, Exponent, Preposition, Posit, Interpose, Juxtaposition, Depose.
20. PORT - Carry.
Portable, Deportment, Rapport.
21. POT - Drink.
Potion, Potabe.
22. POT - Power.
Potential, Potent, Impotent, Potentate, Omnipotence.
23. PRE - Before.
Precede, Precipitate, Preclude, Precocious, Precursor, Predilection, Predisposition, Preponderance, Prepossessing, Presage, Prescient, Prejudice, Predict, Premonition, Preposition.
24.PRIM, PRI - First.
Prime, Primary, Primal, Primeval, Primordial, Pristine.
25. PRO - Ahead, Forth.
Proceed, Proclivity, Procrastination, Profane, Profuse, Progenitor, Progeny, Prognosis, Prologue, Promontory, Prope, Proponent, Propose, Proscribe, Protestation, Provoke.
26. PROTO - First.
Prototype, Protagonist, Protocol.
27. PROX, PROP - Near.
Approximate, Propinquity, Proximity.
28. PSEUDO - False.
Pseudoscientific, Pseudonym.
29. PYR - Fire.
Pyre, Pyrotechnics, Pyromania.
Root List - O
1. OB - Against.
Obstruct, Obdurate, Obfuscate, Obnoxious, Obsequious, Obstinate, Obstreperous, Obstrusive.
2. OMNI - All.
Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnivorous.
3. ONER - Burden.
Onerous, Onus, Exonerate.
4. OPER - Work.
Operate, Cooperate, Inoperable.
Obstruct, Obdurate, Obfuscate, Obnoxious, Obsequious, Obstinate, Obstreperous, Obstrusive.
2. OMNI - All.
Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnivorous.
3. ONER - Burden.
Onerous, Onus, Exonerate.
4. OPER - Work.
Operate, Cooperate, Inoperable.
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