Root list Flashcards
A: without
Amoral Atheist Atypical anonymous Apathy Atrophy Anomaly Agnostic
Amoral : neither moral nor immoral Atheist : one who does not believe in God Atypical : not typical Anonymous : unknown authorship or origin Apathy : lack of interest or emotion Atrophy : wasting away of body tissue Anomaly : an irregularity Agnostic : one who questions the existence of God
AUTO : Self
Automatic : self moving or self-acting
Autocrat : an absolute ruler
Autonomy : independence or freedom
AC / ACR : sharp, bitter
Acid : something that is sharp, sour, or ill-natured
Acute : sharp at the end; ending in a point
Acerbic : sour or astringent in taste; harsh in temper
Acrid : sharp or biting to the taste or smell
Acrimonious : caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature
Exacerbate : to increase bitterness or violence; aggravate
AD / AL : to, toward, near
Adapt : adjust or modify fittingly
Adjacent : near, close, or continuous; adjoining
Addict : to give oneself over, as to habit or pursuit
Admire : to regard with wonder, pleasure, and approval
Address : to direct speech or written statement to
Adhere : to stick fast; cleave; cling
Adjoin : to be close or in contact with
Advocate : to plead in favor of
