Root
federal: trust or faithfulness
federal, fedex, federalization
in: into
infect, inspection, illuminate
Prefix
trans: across, beyond, through
transcript, transaction, transport
Suffix
-al: forming nouns, especially of verbal action
criminal, disposal, removal
Confer
apologize: to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult,
failure, or injury
sorry: feeling or expressing pity, sympathy, remorse, grief, or regret
statesman: a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, etc, win great respect
politician: a seeker or holder of public office, who is more concerned about winning favor or retaining power than about maintaining principles.
fate: the preordained course of your life that will occur because of or in spite of your actions.
destiny: a set of predetermined events within your life that you take an active course in shaping.
Vocabulary
barren: without production
The plains of Kyrenia were barren.
tactless: having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
He's tactless and lacks judgment but he's irresistible just the same.
frigid: very cold in temperature
The water is frigid.
transcendentalism: a religious and philosophical movement
Emerson's Transcendentalism drew on German idealism and English pastoral poetry.
Poet
Ralph Waldo Emerson
famous quote: "Traveling is a fool's paradise."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Waldo_Emerson
http://www.emersoncentral.com/selfreliance.htm
Words of the day
4/25
1. temerarious [adj.] /ˌtɛməˈrɛːrɪəs/
definition: Reckless; rash
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin temerarius (from temere 'rashly') + -ous.
sentence: What you did tonight was half-witted and temerarious.
part of speech: temerariousness [n.]
2. comical [adj.] /ˈkɒmɪk(ə)l/
definition: Amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'relating to or in the style of comedy'): from Latin comicus + -al.
sentence: It made me jump at first, but once I was used to it, I found them strangely comical.
part of speech: comicality [n.] comically [adv.]
3. insane [adj.] /ɪnˈseɪn/
definition: In a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin insanus, from in- 'not' + sanus 'healthy'.
sentence: And anyway, why would we consider Nietzsche's writings the product of an insane mind?
part of speech: insanely [adv.]
4. formidable [adj.] /ˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)l/
definition: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
origin: late Middle English: from French, or from Latin formidabilis, from formidare 'to fear'.
sentence: Whoever it was, they have assembled a formidable array of talent and spent a lot of money.
part of speech: formidableness [n.] formidably [adv.]
5. prescient [adj.] /ˈprɛsɪənt/
definition: Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
origin: early 17th century: from Latin praescient- 'knowing beforehand', from the verb praescire, from prae 'before' + scire 'know'.
sentence: It makes no mention at all of White's passionate and prescient warnings.
part of speech: presciently [adv.]
4/28
1. precept [n.] /ˈpriːsɛpt/
definition: A general rule intended to regulate behaviour or thought
origin: late Middle English: from Latin praeceptum, neuter past participle of praecipere 'warn, instruct', from prae 'before' + capere 'take'.
sentence: The legal precept of being innocent until proven guilty.
part of speech: preceptive [adj.]
2. prototype [n.] /ˈprəʊtətʌɪp/
definition: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
origin: late 16th century (denoting the original of which something else is a copy or derivative): via French or late Latin from Greek prōtotupos
sentence: The firm is testing a prototype of the weapon.
part of speech: prototypal [adj.] prototypic [adj.] prototypical [adj.] prototypically [adv.]
3. tangible [adj.] /ˈtan(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/
definition: Perceptible by touch
origin: late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin tangibilis, from tangere 'to touch'.
sentence: The atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible.
part of speech: tangibility [n.] tangibleness [n.] tangibly [adv.]
4. slate [v.] /sleɪt/
definition: Cover (something, especially a roof) with slates
origin: Middle English sclate, sklate, shortening of Old French esclate, feminine synonymous with esclat 'piece broken off'
sentence: He was working for his father slating a new roof.
part of speech: slaty [adj.]
5. tempt [v.] /tɛm(p)t/
definition: Entice or try to entice (someone) to do something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or unwise
origin: Middle English: from Old French tempter 'to test', from Latin temptare 'handle, test, try'.
sentence: There’ll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching.
part of speech: temptability [n.] temptable [adj.]
phrase: tempt fate (or providence): Do something that is risky or dangerous
4/29
1. initiative [n.] /ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv/
definition: The ability to assess and initiate things independently
origin: late 18th century: from French, from Latin initiare, from initium 'beginning'.
sentence: The interviewer is looking for your ability to show initiative, take responsibility and communicate.
phrase: on one's own initiative: Without being prompted by others
2. foster [v.] /ˈfɒstə/
definition: Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable)
origin: Old English fōstrian 'feed, nourish', from fōster 'food, nourishment', of Germanic origin; related to food. The sense 'bring up another's (originally also one's own) child' dates from Middle English.
sentence: The teacher’s task is to foster learning.
part of speech: fosterage [n.] fosterer [n.]
3. constitutional [adj.] /kɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/
definition: Relating to an established set of principles governing a state
sentence: It is a fundamental constitutional principle, deeply entrenched within our system.
part of speech: constitutionality [n.] constitutionally [adv.]
4. berth [v.] /bəːθ/
definition: Moor (a ship) in its allotted place
origin: early 17th century (in the sense 'adequate sea room'): probably from a nautical use of bear + -th.
sentence: The Port Authority said it had to choose between berthing its own ferries and the cruise ship.
phrase: give someone/thing a wide berth: Steer a ship well clear of something while passing it
5. smack [v.] /smak/
definition: Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'part (one's lips) noisily'): from Middle Dutch smacken, of imitative origin; compare with German schmatzen 'eat or kiss noisily'.
sentence: He wasted no time in raining down a series of sharp smacks to his target.
phrase: a smack in the face (or eye): A strong rebuff
federal: trust or faithfulness
federal, fedex, federalization
in: into
infect, inspection, illuminate
Prefix
trans: across, beyond, through
transcript, transaction, transport
Suffix
-al: forming nouns, especially of verbal action
criminal, disposal, removal
Confer
apologize: to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult,
failure, or injury
sorry: feeling or expressing pity, sympathy, remorse, grief, or regret
statesman: a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, etc, win great respect
politician: a seeker or holder of public office, who is more concerned about winning favor or retaining power than about maintaining principles.
fate: the preordained course of your life that will occur because of or in spite of your actions.
destiny: a set of predetermined events within your life that you take an active course in shaping.
Vocabulary
barren: without production
The plains of Kyrenia were barren.
tactless: having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
He's tactless and lacks judgment but he's irresistible just the same.
frigid: very cold in temperature
The water is frigid.
transcendentalism: a religious and philosophical movement
Emerson's Transcendentalism drew on German idealism and English pastoral poetry.
Poet
Ralph Waldo Emerson
famous quote: "Traveling is a fool's paradise."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Waldo_Emerson
http://www.emersoncentral.com/selfreliance.htm
Words of the day
4/25
1. temerarious [adj.] /ˌtɛməˈrɛːrɪəs/
definition: Reckless; rash
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin temerarius (from temere 'rashly') + -ous.
sentence: What you did tonight was half-witted and temerarious.
part of speech: temerariousness [n.]
2. comical [adj.] /ˈkɒmɪk(ə)l/
definition: Amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'relating to or in the style of comedy'): from Latin comicus + -al.
sentence: It made me jump at first, but once I was used to it, I found them strangely comical.
part of speech: comicality [n.] comically [adv.]
3. insane [adj.] /ɪnˈseɪn/
definition: In a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin insanus, from in- 'not' + sanus 'healthy'.
sentence: And anyway, why would we consider Nietzsche's writings the product of an insane mind?
part of speech: insanely [adv.]
4. formidable [adj.] /ˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)l/
definition: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
origin: late Middle English: from French, or from Latin formidabilis, from formidare 'to fear'.
sentence: Whoever it was, they have assembled a formidable array of talent and spent a lot of money.
part of speech: formidableness [n.] formidably [adv.]
5. prescient [adj.] /ˈprɛsɪənt/
definition: Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
origin: early 17th century: from Latin praescient- 'knowing beforehand', from the verb praescire, from prae 'before' + scire 'know'.
sentence: It makes no mention at all of White's passionate and prescient warnings.
part of speech: presciently [adv.]
4/28
1. precept [n.] /ˈpriːsɛpt/
definition: A general rule intended to regulate behaviour or thought
origin: late Middle English: from Latin praeceptum, neuter past participle of praecipere 'warn, instruct', from prae 'before' + capere 'take'.
sentence: The legal precept of being innocent until proven guilty.
part of speech: preceptive [adj.]
2. prototype [n.] /ˈprəʊtətʌɪp/
definition: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
origin: late 16th century (denoting the original of which something else is a copy or derivative): via French or late Latin from Greek prōtotupos
sentence: The firm is testing a prototype of the weapon.
part of speech: prototypal [adj.] prototypic [adj.] prototypical [adj.] prototypically [adv.]
3. tangible [adj.] /ˈtan(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/
definition: Perceptible by touch
origin: late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin tangibilis, from tangere 'to touch'.
sentence: The atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible.
part of speech: tangibility [n.] tangibleness [n.] tangibly [adv.]
4. slate [v.] /sleɪt/
definition: Cover (something, especially a roof) with slates
origin: Middle English sclate, sklate, shortening of Old French esclate, feminine synonymous with esclat 'piece broken off'
sentence: He was working for his father slating a new roof.
part of speech: slaty [adj.]
5. tempt [v.] /tɛm(p)t/
definition: Entice or try to entice (someone) to do something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or unwise
origin: Middle English: from Old French tempter 'to test', from Latin temptare 'handle, test, try'.
sentence: There’ll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching.
part of speech: temptability [n.] temptable [adj.]
phrase: tempt fate (or providence): Do something that is risky or dangerous
4/29
1. initiative [n.] /ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv/
definition: The ability to assess and initiate things independently
origin: late 18th century: from French, from Latin initiare, from initium 'beginning'.
sentence: The interviewer is looking for your ability to show initiative, take responsibility and communicate.
phrase: on one's own initiative: Without being prompted by others
2. foster [v.] /ˈfɒstə/
definition: Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable)
origin: Old English fōstrian 'feed, nourish', from fōster 'food, nourishment', of Germanic origin; related to food. The sense 'bring up another's (originally also one's own) child' dates from Middle English.
sentence: The teacher’s task is to foster learning.
part of speech: fosterage [n.] fosterer [n.]
3. constitutional [adj.] /kɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/
definition: Relating to an established set of principles governing a state
sentence: It is a fundamental constitutional principle, deeply entrenched within our system.
part of speech: constitutionality [n.] constitutionally [adv.]
4. berth [v.] /bəːθ/
definition: Moor (a ship) in its allotted place
origin: early 17th century (in the sense 'adequate sea room'): probably from a nautical use of bear + -th.
sentence: The Port Authority said it had to choose between berthing its own ferries and the cruise ship.
phrase: give someone/thing a wide berth: Steer a ship well clear of something while passing it
5. smack [v.] /smak/
definition: Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'part (one's lips) noisily'): from Middle Dutch smacken, of imitative origin; compare with German schmatzen 'eat or kiss noisily'.
sentence: He wasted no time in raining down a series of sharp smacks to his target.
phrase: a smack in the face (or eye): A strong rebuff
4/30
1. ideology [n.] /ˌʌɪdɪˈɒlədʒi/
definition: (plural ideologies) A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy
origin: late 18th century: from French idéologie, from Greek idea 'form, pattern' + -logos (denoting discourse or compilation).
sentence: The term Libertarian stands for a political ideology that basis itself on freedom.
part of speech: ideological [adj.] ideologically [adv.] ideologist [n.]
2. embark [v.] /ɪmˈbɑːk/
definition: Go on board a ship or aircraft
origin: mid 16th century: from French embarquer, from em- 'in' + barque 'bark, ship'.
sentence: He embarked for India in 1817.
part of speech: embarkation [n.]
3. presence [n.] /ˈprɛz(ə)ns/
definition: The impressive manner or appearance of a person
origin: Middle English: via Old French from Latin praesentia 'being at hand', from the verb praeesse
sentence: Richard was not a big man but his presence was overwhelming.
phrase: make one's presence felt: Have a noticeable effect or influence
presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action
presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action
4. lavish [v.] /ˈlavɪʃ/
definition: Bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on
origin: late Middle English (as a noun denoting profusion): from Old French lavasse 'deluge of rain', from laver 'to wash', from Latin lavare.
sentence: The media couldn’t lavish enough praise on the film.
part of speech: lavishly [adv.] lavishness [n.]
5. pompous [adj.] /ˈpɒmpəs/
definition: Affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important
origin: late Middle English: from Old French pompeux 'full of grandeur', from late Latin pomposus, from pompa 'pomp'.
sentence: A pompous ass who pretends he knows everything.
part of speech: pompously [adv.] pompousness [n.]
5/1
1. pretentious [adj.] /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/
definition: Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed
origin: mid 19th century: from French prétentieux, from prétention
sentence: Enough of this pseudo-intellectual posturing, these pretentious literary musings!
part of speech: pretentiously [adv.] pretentiousness [n.]
2. revelation [n.] /rɛvəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
definition: A surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others
origin: Middle English (in the theological sense): from Old French, or from late Latin revelatio(n-), from revelare 'lay bare'.
sentence: Surprised by the revelation, Shanza slipped in the sand again.
part of speech: revelational [adj.]
3. mischievous [adj.] /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/
definition: Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way
origin: Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French meschevous, from Old French meschever 'come to an unfortunate end'. The early sense was 'unfortunate or calamitous', later 'having harmful effects'; the sense 'playfully troublesome' dates from the late 17th century.
sentence: I can be playful, mischievous, or silly depending on how you look at things.
part of speech: mischievously [adv.] mischievousness [n.]
4. minister [v.] /ˈmɪnɪstə/
definition: (minister to) Attend to the needs of (someone)
origin: Middle English; also in the sense 'a person acting under the authority of another'): from Old French ministre (noun), ministrer (verb), from Latin minister 'servant', from minus 'less'.
sentence: Her doctor was busy ministering to the injured.
part of speech: ministership [n.]
5. hereditary [adj.] /hɪˈrɛdɪt(ə)ri/
definition: (Of a title, office, or right) conferred by or based on inheritance
origin: late Middle English: from Latin hereditarius, from hereditas
sentence: The passing on of property or titles is also hereditary and through the eldest male child of the family.
part of speech: hereditarily [adv.] hereditariness [n.]
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