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Cit/Poli/Pos/Pot/Val
Vocabulary words with the prefixes 'cit,' 'civ,' 'poli,' 'polis,'polit,' etc
Citadel | A fortress in a commanding position in or near a city; a fortified place. |
Citation | A ticket; a violation of a minor law within a city or a state. |
Civil | Peaceable behavior; public order; following the laws of a city or a state. |
Civilization | A group of people who live together; the way of life of people having reached a civilized state. |
Metropolis | A major city; a city or an urban area regarded as the center of a specific area. |
Necropolis | A large and elaborate cemetery belonging to an ancient city; a historic or prehistoric burial ground. |
Police | To control, regulate, or keep order (especially as an official duty within a city.) |
Policy | A plan or course of action of a city, state, or other organization. |
Politician | One who holds political office in a city or state. |
Politics | The activities, methods, tactics, or affairs associated with the government of a city or state. |
Despot | A ruler with absolute power. |
Devalue | To lessen in power or strength. |
Impotent | Lacking in strength, vigor, or power; helpless. |
Nepotism | Using power in a business to grant favors to a relative. |
Omnipotent | All powerful; having unlimited power or authority. |
Possess | To have; to take possession; having the power. |
Potent | Possessing inner strength; powerful; capable of having a strong influence. |
Potential | Possessing the ability to grow and develop. |
Potion | A powerful liquid or mixture that is thought to be medicinal, poisonous, or magical. |
Valor | Courage; boldness; bravery; to be strong in mind or in spirit. |