Etymology #1 Flashcards

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acr-, ac-

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Sharp, bitter

Acrid, acrimonious

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ab-, abs-

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From, away from

Abstain

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ad-

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To, toward, for

Advance

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-agog

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Leader

Demagogue, synagogue

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am-, amic-

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Friend

Amicable, amiable

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ambi-

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Both

Ambiguous

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An-, a-

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Not, without

Asymptomatic, anarchy, asexual

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Anim-

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Mind, soul

Animated

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Ann-, -enni

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Year

Anniversary, centennial

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ante-

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Before

Antebellum

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Anthro-

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Man

Anthropology

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Anti-

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Against, opposing

Antisocial, antioxidants

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Aqua-

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Water

Aquamarine, aquatic

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Arch-

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First, ruler

Monarch, anarchy, oligarchy

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aud-

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Hear, sound

Auditory

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Auto-

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Self

Automatic

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Belli-

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War

Rebellion, antebellum

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Ben-, bon-

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Well, good

Benevolent

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Bi-

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Two

Bisect, bicameral, bisexual

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Biblio-

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Book

Bibliography, bibliophile

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Bio-

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Life

Biology, biomass, biodegradable