When describing a place, writers use words that help the reader "feel" the atmosphere of the place. For exemple, words such as light, bright, and sunny can create a warm, cheerful atmosphere.
Prefix
fore: before pre: before
foresight, forecast, foresee prediction, prepense, precede
en: in e: out of
engulf, endanger, encourage enormous, evacuate, evade ex: out of edge sub: under
extreme, exception, exacerbate subscribe, subway, subaverage
in: in re: go back, withdraw, again
invader, innate, instinct retreat, review, rehearsal
anti: against cir: around
antique, antianxiety, antitoxic circuit, circle, circuitous
acq, aqua, aque: water
acqua, aquarium, aquatic
Root
cap: take
captive, capture, captain, capable
Idiom
be associated with = link to = relate to = connect
be of good cheer = be cheerful
Extension Study
Song: It is the most wonderful time of the year
Words of the day
11/22
1.confide [v.] /kənˈfʌɪd/
definition: tell someone about a secret or private matter while
trusting them not to repeat it to others
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'place trust (in')): from
Latin confidere 'have full trust'. The sense 'impart as a secret' dates from the mid 18th century
sentence: He confided his fears to his mother.
part of speech: confidingly [adv.]
2.confiscate [v.] /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/
definition: take or seize (someone’s property) with authority
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin confiscat- 'put away in a chest, consigned to the public treasury', from the verb confiscare,
based on con- 'together' + fiscus 'chest, treasury'
sentence: The guards confiscated his camera.
part of speech: confiscator [n.] confiscatory [adj.]
3.congregate [v.] /ˈkɒŋgrɪgeɪt/
definition: gather into a crowd or mass
origin: late Middle English: from Latin congregat- 'collected (into a
flock), united', from the verb congregare, from con- 'together' + gregare (from grex, greg- 'a flock')
sentence: Some 4,000 demonstrators had congregated at a border
point.
part of speech: congregation [n.] congregational [adj.]
4.connote [v.] /kəˈnəʊt/
definition: (of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in
addition to the literal or primary meaning
origin: mid 17th century: from medieval Latin connotare 'mark in
addition', from con- 'together with' + notare 'to note' (from nota 'a mark')
sentence: The term ‘modern science’ usually connotes a complete
openness to empirical testing.
part of speech: connotative [adj.]
5.conscript [v.] /kənˈskrɪpt/
definition: enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed
services
origin: late 18th century (as a noun): from French conscrit, from
Latin conscriptus, past participle of conscribere 'enrol'. The verb is a back-formation from conscription
sentence: They were conscripted into the army.
part of speech: conscription [n.]
11/25
1.consecrate [v.] /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/
definition: make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred;
dedicate formally to a religious purpose
origin: late Middle English: from Latin consecrat- 'dedicated,
devoted as sacred', from the verb consecrare, from con- (expressing intensive force) + sacrare 'dedicate', from sacer 'sacred'
sentence: The present Holy Trinity church was consecrated in
1845.
part of speech: consecration [n.] consecrator [n.]
consecratory [adj.]
2.consign [v.] /kənˈsʌɪn/
definition: deliver (something) to a person’s keeping
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'mark with the sign of the
cross', especially at baptism or confirmation, as a sign of dedication to God): from French consigner or Latin consignare 'mark with a
seal'
sentence: He consigned three paintings to Sotheby’s.
part of speech: consignee [n.] consignor [n.]
consignment [n.]
3.consolidate [v.] /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/
definition: make (something) physically stronger or more solid
origin: early 16th century (in the sense 'combine into a whole'):
from Latin consolidare, from con- 'together' + solidare 'make firm' (from solidus 'solid')
sentence: The first phase of the project is to consolidate the outside walls.
part of speech: consolidation [n.] consolidator [n.]
4.conspire [v.] /kənˈspʌɪə/
definition: make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or
harmful act
origin: late Middle English: from Old French conspirer, from Latin
conspirare 'agree, plot', from con- 'together with' + spirare 'breathe'
sentence: They conspired against him.
part of speech: conspiracy [n.] conspirator [n.]
5.consternation [n.] /kɒnstəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
definition: a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something
unexpected
origin: early 17th century: from Latin consternatio(n-), from the
verb consternare 'lay prostrate, terrify'
sentence: To her consternation, her car wouldn’t start.
part of speech: consternate [v.]
definition: tell someone about a secret or private matter while
trusting them not to repeat it to others
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'place trust (in')): from
Latin confidere 'have full trust'. The sense 'impart as a secret' dates from the mid 18th century
sentence: He confided his fears to his mother.
part of speech: confidingly [adv.]
2.confiscate [v.] /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/
definition: take or seize (someone’s property) with authority
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin confiscat- 'put away in a chest, consigned to the public treasury', from the verb confiscare,
based on con- 'together' + fiscus 'chest, treasury'
sentence: The guards confiscated his camera.
part of speech: confiscator [n.] confiscatory [adj.]
3.congregate [v.] /ˈkɒŋgrɪgeɪt/
definition: gather into a crowd or mass
origin: late Middle English: from Latin congregat- 'collected (into a
flock), united', from the verb congregare, from con- 'together' + gregare (from grex, greg- 'a flock')
sentence: Some 4,000 demonstrators had congregated at a border
point.
part of speech: congregation [n.] congregational [adj.]
4.connote [v.] /kəˈnəʊt/
definition: (of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in
addition to the literal or primary meaning
origin: mid 17th century: from medieval Latin connotare 'mark in
addition', from con- 'together with' + notare 'to note' (from nota 'a mark')
sentence: The term ‘modern science’ usually connotes a complete
openness to empirical testing.
part of speech: connotative [adj.]
5.conscript [v.] /kənˈskrɪpt/
definition: enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed
services
origin: late 18th century (as a noun): from French conscrit, from
Latin conscriptus, past participle of conscribere 'enrol'. The verb is a back-formation from conscription
sentence: They were conscripted into the army.
part of speech: conscription [n.]
11/25
1.consecrate [v.] /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/
definition: make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred;
dedicate formally to a religious purpose
origin: late Middle English: from Latin consecrat- 'dedicated,
devoted as sacred', from the verb consecrare, from con- (expressing intensive force) + sacrare 'dedicate', from sacer 'sacred'
sentence: The present Holy Trinity church was consecrated in
1845.
part of speech: consecration [n.] consecrator [n.]
consecratory [adj.]
2.consign [v.] /kənˈsʌɪn/
definition: deliver (something) to a person’s keeping
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'mark with the sign of the
cross', especially at baptism or confirmation, as a sign of dedication to God): from French consigner or Latin consignare 'mark with a
seal'
sentence: He consigned three paintings to Sotheby’s.
part of speech: consignee [n.] consignor [n.]
consignment [n.]
3.consolidate [v.] /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/
definition: make (something) physically stronger or more solid
origin: early 16th century (in the sense 'combine into a whole'):
from Latin consolidare, from con- 'together' + solidare 'make firm' (from solidus 'solid')
sentence: The first phase of the project is to consolidate the outside walls.
part of speech: consolidation [n.] consolidator [n.]
4.conspire [v.] /kənˈspʌɪə/
definition: make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or
harmful act
origin: late Middle English: from Old French conspirer, from Latin
conspirare 'agree, plot', from con- 'together with' + spirare 'breathe'
sentence: They conspired against him.
part of speech: conspiracy [n.] conspirator [n.]
5.consternation [n.] /kɒnstəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
definition: a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something
unexpected
origin: early 17th century: from Latin consternatio(n-), from the
verb consternare 'lay prostrate, terrify'
sentence: To her consternation, her car wouldn’t start.
part of speech: consternate [v.]
11/26
1.constrain [v.] /kənˈstreɪn/
definition: compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course
of action
origin: Middle English: from Old French constraindre, from Latin
constringere 'bind tightly together'
sentence: Children are constrained to work in the way the book
dictates.
part of speech: constrainedly [adv.] constraint [n.]
2.constrict [v.] /kənˈstrɪkt/
definition: make narrower, especially by encircling pressure
origin: mid 18th century: from Latin constrict- 'bound tightly
together', from the verb constringere
sentence: Chemicals that constrict the blood vessels.
part of speech: constrictive [adj.] constricted [adj.]
constriction [n.]
3.construe [v.] /kənˈstruː/
definition: interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
origin: late Middle English: from Latin construere (see construct),
in late Latin 'analyse the construction of a sentence'
sentence: His words could hardly be construed as an apology.
part of speech: construable [adj.] construal [n.]
4.consul [n.] /ˈkɒns(ə)l/
definition: an official appointed by a state to live in a foreign city
and protect the state’s citizens and interests there
origin: late Middle English (denoting an ancient Roman magistrate): from Latin, related to consulere 'take counsel'
sentence: A consul protects his or her country’s citizens and
business there.
part of speech: consular [adj.] consulship [n.] consulate [n.]
5.consummate [v.] /ˈkɒns(j)ʊmeɪt/
definition: make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having
sexual intercourse
origin: late Middle English (as an adjective in the sense 'completed,
accomplished'): from Latin consummat- 'brought to completion', from the verb consummare, from con- 'altogether' + summa 'sum
total', feminine of summus 'highest, supreme'
sentence: His first wife refused to consummate their marriage.
part of speech: consummately [adv.] consummator [n.]
of action
origin: Middle English: from Old French constraindre, from Latin
constringere 'bind tightly together'
sentence: Children are constrained to work in the way the book
dictates.
part of speech: constrainedly [adv.] constraint [n.]
2.constrict [v.] /kənˈstrɪkt/
definition: make narrower, especially by encircling pressure
origin: mid 18th century: from Latin constrict- 'bound tightly
together', from the verb constringere
sentence: Chemicals that constrict the blood vessels.
part of speech: constrictive [adj.] constricted [adj.]
constriction [n.]
3.construe [v.] /kənˈstruː/
definition: interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
origin: late Middle English: from Latin construere (see construct),
in late Latin 'analyse the construction of a sentence'
sentence: His words could hardly be construed as an apology.
part of speech: construable [adj.] construal [n.]
4.consul [n.] /ˈkɒns(ə)l/
definition: an official appointed by a state to live in a foreign city
and protect the state’s citizens and interests there
origin: late Middle English (denoting an ancient Roman magistrate): from Latin, related to consulere 'take counsel'
sentence: A consul protects his or her country’s citizens and
business there.
part of speech: consular [adj.] consulship [n.] consulate [n.]
5.consummate [v.] /ˈkɒns(j)ʊmeɪt/
definition: make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having
sexual intercourse
origin: late Middle English (as an adjective in the sense 'completed,
accomplished'): from Latin consummat- 'brought to completion', from the verb consummare, from con- 'altogether' + summa 'sum
total', feminine of summus 'highest, supreme'
sentence: His first wife refused to consummate their marriage.
part of speech: consummately [adv.] consummator [n.]
11/27
1.contagious [adj.] /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
definition: (of a disease) spread from one person or organism to
another, typically by direct contact
origin: late Middle English: from late Latin contagiosus, from
contagio
sentence: It is a relatively new disease and very contagious.
part of speech: contagiously [adv.] contagiousness [n.]
2.contaminate [v.] /kənˈtamɪneɪt/
definition: make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of
a poisonous or polluting substance
origin: late Middle English: from Latin contaminat- 'made impure',
from the verb contaminare, from contamen 'contact, pollution', from con- 'together with' + the base of tangere 'to touch'
sentence: The site was found to be contaminated by radioactivity.
part of speech: contaminant [n.] contamination [n.]
contaminator [n.]
3.contempt [n.] /kənˈtɛm(p)t/
definition: the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration
origin: late Middle English: from Latin contemptus, from contemnere
sentence: Pam stared at the girl with total contempt.
part of speech: contemptible [adj.] contemptuous [adj.]
4.contend [v.] /kənˈtɛnd/
definition: struggle to surmount (a difficulty)
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'compete for (something)'):
from Old French contendre or Latin contendere, from con- 'with' + tendere 'stretch, strive'
sentence: She had to contend with his uncertain temper.
part of speech: contender [n.]
5.contention [n.] /kənˈtɛnʃ(ə)n/
definition: heated disagreement
origin: late Middle English: from Latin contentio(n-), from
contendere 'strive with'
sentence: The captured territory was the main area of contention
between the two countries.
part of speech: contentious [adj.]
11/28
1.contingency [n.] /kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nsi/
definition: a future event or circumstance which is possible but
cannot be predicted with certainty
origin: mid 16th century (in the philosophical sense): from late
Latin contingentia (in its medieval Latin sense 'circumstance'), from contingere 'befall'
2.contort [v.] /kənˈtɔːt/
definition: twist or bend out of the normal shape
origin: late Middle English: from Latin contort- 'twisted round,
brandished', from the verb contorquere, from con- 'together' + torquere 'twist'
sentence: A spasm of pain contorted his face.
part of speech: contortion [n.]
3.contravene [v.] /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
definition: offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)
origin: mid 16th century: from late Latin contravenire, from Latin
contra- 'against' + venire 'come'
sentence: He contravened the Official Secrets Act.
part of speech: contravener [n.] contravention [n.]
4.contrive [v.] /kənˈtrʌɪv/
definition: create or bring about (an object or a situation) by
deliberate use of skill and artifice
origin: Middle English: from Old French contreuve-, stressed stem
of controver 'imagine, invent', from medieval Latin contropare 'compare'
sentence: His opponents contrived a cabinet crisis.
part of speech: contriver [n.] contrived [adj.]
5.convalesce [v.] /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/
definition: recover one’s health and strength over a period of time
after an illness or medical treatment
origin: late 15th century: from Latin convalescere, from con-
'altogether' + valescere 'grow strong'
sentence: He spent eight months convalescing after the stroke.
part of speech: convalescence [n.] convalescent [adj.]
definition: (of a disease) spread from one person or organism to
another, typically by direct contact
origin: late Middle English: from late Latin contagiosus, from
contagio
sentence: It is a relatively new disease and very contagious.
part of speech: contagiously [adv.] contagiousness [n.]
2.contaminate [v.] /kənˈtamɪneɪt/
definition: make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of
a poisonous or polluting substance
origin: late Middle English: from Latin contaminat- 'made impure',
from the verb contaminare, from contamen 'contact, pollution', from con- 'together with' + the base of tangere 'to touch'
sentence: The site was found to be contaminated by radioactivity.
part of speech: contaminant [n.] contamination [n.]
contaminator [n.]
3.contempt [n.] /kənˈtɛm(p)t/
definition: the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration
origin: late Middle English: from Latin contemptus, from contemnere
sentence: Pam stared at the girl with total contempt.
part of speech: contemptible [adj.] contemptuous [adj.]
4.contend [v.] /kənˈtɛnd/
definition: struggle to surmount (a difficulty)
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'compete for (something)'):
from Old French contendre or Latin contendere, from con- 'with' + tendere 'stretch, strive'
sentence: She had to contend with his uncertain temper.
part of speech: contender [n.]
5.contention [n.] /kənˈtɛnʃ(ə)n/
definition: heated disagreement
origin: late Middle English: from Latin contentio(n-), from
contendere 'strive with'
sentence: The captured territory was the main area of contention
between the two countries.
part of speech: contentious [adj.]
11/28
1.contingency [n.] /kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nsi/
definition: a future event or circumstance which is possible but
cannot be predicted with certainty
origin: mid 16th century (in the philosophical sense): from late
Latin contingentia (in its medieval Latin sense 'circumstance'), from contingere 'befall'
sentence: A detailed contract which attempts to provide for all
possible contingencies.
part of speech: contingent [adj.]possible contingencies.
2.contort [v.] /kənˈtɔːt/
definition: twist or bend out of the normal shape
origin: late Middle English: from Latin contort- 'twisted round,
brandished', from the verb contorquere, from con- 'together' + torquere 'twist'
sentence: A spasm of pain contorted his face.
part of speech: contortion [n.]
3.contravene [v.] /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
definition: offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)
origin: mid 16th century: from late Latin contravenire, from Latin
contra- 'against' + venire 'come'
sentence: He contravened the Official Secrets Act.
part of speech: contravener [n.] contravention [n.]
4.contrive [v.] /kənˈtrʌɪv/
definition: create or bring about (an object or a situation) by
deliberate use of skill and artifice
origin: Middle English: from Old French contreuve-, stressed stem
of controver 'imagine, invent', from medieval Latin contropare 'compare'
sentence: His opponents contrived a cabinet crisis.
part of speech: contriver [n.] contrived [adj.]
5.convalesce [v.] /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/
definition: recover one’s health and strength over a period of time
after an illness or medical treatment
origin: late 15th century: from Latin convalescere, from con-
'altogether' + valescere 'grow strong'
sentence: He spent eight months convalescing after the stroke.
part of speech: convalescence [n.] convalescent [adj.]
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