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(noun): truthfulness, accuracy
ver (true) + ac + ity (noun. quality)
Daphne is known for her veracity and honesty.
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(verb): to express in words, to put into words
verb (word) + al (quality) + ize (verb. cause)
Sometimes it is difficult to verbalize one's feelings.
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(noun): enthusiasm
verve (word)
The cheerleaders showed verve and school spirit at the football game.
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(adjective): capable of changing or adapting, useful
vers (change) + at (cause to be) + ile (adj. having the qualities)
When used correctly, a computer can be a versatile tool.
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(verb): to go back, to return (to an original state)
re (back) + vert (change)
The land slowly reverted to a wild state after it was abandoned.
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(noun): television or recorded movies
vid (see) + eo
Patricia rented a video and watched it on her television.
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(verb): to look at again, to reexamine
re (again) + view (to see)
Marsha reviewed for the test by re-reading her class notes.
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(adjective): able to be seen
vis (see) + ible (adj. ability)
Sometimes the moon is visible during the day.
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(adjective, noun): cannot be separated
in (into) + di (not) + vis (see) + ible (adj. having the qualities)
The Pledge of Allegiance states that the America is an indivisible nation. |
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(adjective): necessary for life
vit (live) + al (adj. relation to)
The cancer had not yet spread to her vital organs and she was given an excellent chance for a full recovery.
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(verb): to return to life
re (back) + vive (to live)
After spending a day in the sun, I was revived by a glass of water.
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(adjective): uttered by the voice, producing sound
voc (call) + al (adj. quality)
Parrots are known to be very vocal birds. |
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(verb): to call back, to withdraw
re (back) + voke (call)
Karl's license was revoked because he was caught driving 20 miles over the speed limit.
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(verb): to turn around
re (again) + volve (turn)
The earth revolves around the sun.
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(verb): to rebel, to turn against, to feel disgust
re (back) + volt (turn)
It was the peasants who revolted during the French Revolution.
Cooked carrots revolt some people.
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(noun): the process by which something develops
e (out of) + vol (turn) + ut + ion (noun. condition or action)
Darwin and other scientists have developed theories of evolution.
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