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(noun): act of moving, action
mot (move) + ion (noun.related to)
Many people find the motion of a rocking chair soothing.
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(adjective): belonging to a place by birth, indigenous
nat (to be born) + ive (noun.condition)
Turkeys are native to North America.
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(adjective): just born
nasc (to be born) + ent (verb.to cause to become)
The nascent kittens curled up with their mother.
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(adjective): having a child developing in the womb, "with child"
pre (before) + gn (to be born) +ent (adj.indication)
Linda's dog is pregnant and it will have its puppies in November.
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(adjective):lack of experience, not knowledgable of the world
nai (to be born) + ve (adj. having the qualities of)
When Olivia went to New York ten year's ago she was naive, but now she is a well-seasoned traveler.
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(verb): to name for office
nomin (name) + ate (verb. Cause to be)
Vittorio nominated Mary for class president.
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(noun): a word with a similar meaning to another word in the same language
syn (together) + onym (name)
The word "fair" is a synonym for the word "just."
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(noun): something new
novel (new) + ty (noun. state of)
After six months the novelty of Pierre's new car is starting to wear off.
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(noun): a newcomer, a beginner
nov (new) + ice (noun. act)
Bjorn is a novice when it comes to playing poker or other card games.
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(verb): to work, to perform
oper (work) + ate (verb. cause to)
People are advised not to operate heavy machinery after drinking alcohol.
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(noun): a musical composition
opus (work)
Vivaldi's opus number three is not as well known as is other compositions.
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(adjective, noun): calm; a person under medical care
pati (feel) + ent (adj. indication)
Josiah was patient as he waited in line for concert tickets.
Mary has been a patient of Dr. Jones.
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