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Word w/in a Word 7A
Term | Definition |
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numer | number |
numeral | a symbol used to represent a number |
enumerate | to count, list, or itemize |
numerous | a large number; many |
numerology | the branch of knowledge that deals with the occult significance of numbers. |
fort | strong |
fortitude | courage in facing difficulties or pain |
fortify | to strengthen or build up |
forte | a musical term for "loud" or "strong sound" |
pianoforte | the original name for the piano |
osteo | bone |
osteopathy | bone disease |
Osteoporosis | A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily. |
ornith | bird |
ornithology | the study of birds |
ornithologist | a scientist who studies birds |
polis | city |
metropolis | (n.) a large city; the chief city of an area |
megalopolis | a region in which several large cities and surrounding areas grow together |
police | those who keep order in the city |
polite | having good manners |
policy | A proposed or adopted course or principle of action |
acropolis | A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city |
necropolis | city of the dead |
fus | pour |
transfusion | transferring blood from one person to another |
infusion | (n.) an injection of one substance into another |
refuse | to be stubborn and not do something |
fusion | Creation of energy by joining the nuclei of two hydrogen atoms to form helium. |
ego | I, or self |
egomaniac | Someone who is extremely self-centered and ignores the problems and concerns of others. |
egocentric | self-centered |
egotistical | Excessively self-absorbed; very conceited |
alter ego | second self |
spir | to breathe |
inspire | to motivate, guide, or influence; to give hope and courage. |
Respiration | Inhalation and exhalation of air |
perspiration | the process of sweating |
spirit | ghost or immortal part of yourself |
aspire | (v.) to have ambitious hopes or plans, strive toward a higher goal, desire earnestly; to ascend |
conspire | to plan together secretly |
dia | across |
diagonal | (geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent |
diameter | A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle or sphere. |
dialogue | Conversation between characters |
dialect | A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation. |