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Unit 1 — Etymologies
Lesson 1
a, an…lacking, withoutacer, acut…sharp
acro…high,tipaesthet…beauty, sensation
agr…field, farmalter…otherambi…bothami…friendamor…love
anti,ant…against
Apathy without feeling or passion
Amoral lacking morals, values
Anarchy without rule or order, chaos
Anhydrous lacking water, dry, arid
a, an….lacking, without
apathy
apathy….without feeling or passionHer obvious apathy extended to “working” on the computer.
amoral
amoral….lacking morals, values, indecentThe amoral dance was her signature piece of indecency.
Anhydrous ….lacking water
anhydrous
The Sahara’s anhydrous climate was not a welcome sign for travelers.
anarchy
anarchy….without rule, lawlessness
The crowd’s rowdy behavior dipped into chaos and anarchy.
acumen mental sharpness, insight
acerose needlelike
exacerbate worsen severely, aggravate
acerbic sour or bitter tasting, biting, cutting comments
acer, acut….sharp
acumen
His acumen was reflected in the works he published.
acumen…mental sharpness, insight
acerose
acerose…needlelike, sharpIts acerose leaves make the white pine a prickly partner in the forest.
exacerbate
exacerbate…worsen, aggravateHis refusal to compromise would only exacerbate the petty argument.
acerbic
acerbic…sour or bitter, sharp or bitingThe Groucho Letters offers proof of the late comic’s acerbic wit.
acronym a word formed form the initial letters of other words
acropolis the fortified highest point in a city; a citadel
acromegaly chronic disease that features the enlargement of the extremities
acrophobia fear of high places
acro….high, tip
Joe’s acronym T-shirt raised more than a few eyebrows at the synagogue.
acronym…a word formed from the initial letters of other words.
acronym
The parthenon and acropolis of Hellenic times still inspire awe today.
acropolis…a fortified citadel on the high point of the city
acropolis
His acromegaly costs him his job in electronic manufacturing.
acromegaly…a disease that enlarges bones of the extremeties
acromegaly
His acrophobia prevented him from using even a step-ladder.
acrophobia…fear of heights
acrophobia
aesthete one who cultivates a sensitivity to beauty
anaesthesia total or partial loss of sensation
aesthetic pertaining to beauty
aesthetician one skilled in giving facials, manicures, pedicures and other beauty treatments
aesthet….beauty, sensation
Oscar Wilde was indeed an aesthete; Sting carries on the tradition.
aesthete…one who appreciates and loves beauty
aesthete
The doctor administered the anesthesia and waited hopefully. anesthesia…a drug producing controlled
unconsciousness
anesthesia
Aesthetic Appreciation has become a standard course in many universities. aesthetic …pertaining to beauty and the
arts
aesthetic
She found her financial success as an aesthetician.
aesthetician… one skilled in giving facials, manicures, pedicures and other beauty treatments
aesthetician
agrestic rural
agrarian of fields and farming
agronomy scientific agriculture
agrology the science of soils
agr…. field, soil, farm
The evenings brought an agrestic calm to the small hamlet.
agrestic…rural
agrestic
The workers toiled for an agrarian harvest fit for a king.
agrarian…of the soil and farming
agrarian
Agronomy experts forecast a huge bumper crop in corn next year.
agronomy…the science of soil productivity
agronomy
A ten percent increase in production is forecast by agrology experts.
agrology…the science of soils
agrology
alternative a different choice
alter ego a second personality
altercation a quarrel between two factions
alternator electronic generator producing alternating voltage
alter…. other
Wind farms offer an alternative energy solution.
alternative...a different choice
alternative
Jamie's alter ego always took over in stressful situations.
alter ego…another or second personality, intimate friend
Alter ego
The altercation became bloody.
altercation…a disagreement, a fight
altercation
He had to replace the alternator on his truck.
alternator…a generator that produces alternating current.
alternator
ambivalence opposing attitudes
ambidexterous using both hands
ambiguous having more than one interpretation, doubtful
ambiversion having the personalities of both an introvert and an extrovert
ambi…. both
Her ambivalent attitudes about men made it difficult for her to marry.
ambivalent…having opposing attitudes and feelings, indecisive
ambivalent
Being ambidextrous made his pitching difficult to deal with.
ambidextrous…able to use both hands equally
ambidextrous
The ambiguous street sign didn’t help anyone.
ambiguous…having more than one meaning
ambiguous
His ambiversion made it impossible to discern which personality would show up for work.
ambiversion…having the personalities of both and introvert and extrovert
ambiversion
ambulance vehicle used to transport the injured
perambulate to walk through
ambulatory capable of walking
amble to walk slowly and leisurely
ambu…. walk
The ambulance arrived in time to pick up the injured hiker.
ambulance…a motorized vehicle used to transport the injured
ambulance
Her intent was to perambulate the neighborhood.
perambulate…to walk through
perambulate
His hopes on becoming ambulatory faded with time.
ambulatory… capable of walking
ambulatory
He would amble along the beach for hours.
amble…to walk leisurely
amble
paramour an illicit lover
amorous attracted to love, full of love
amour a love affair
amoretto a cupid
amor…. love
She met her paramour on the beach at sunset.
paramour…an illicit lover
paramour
His amorous intent was never in doubt.
Amorous…full of love
amorous
Their amour was as stormy as the weather.
amour…a love affair, especially an illicit one
amour
He painted the amoretto with delicacy and care. amoretto…a cupid
amoretto
antialiasing in computer graphics, removing the “jaggies” from images
antipathy revulsion, the opposite
antigen a substance that when introduced into the body creates an antibody
antiphony responsive singing or chanting
anti, ant…. opposite,against
He selected the antialiasing tool in Paint Shop Pro.
antialiasing…in computer graphics, removing the “jaggies” from images
antialiasing
His antipathy for horseradish was readily apparent.
antipathy…strong feelings of revulsion, the opposite
antipathy
The antigen was successful and produced the desired results.
antigen… a substance that when introduced into the body creates an antibody
antigen
The choir was masterful in their responsive antiphony.
antiphony…responsive singing or chanting
antiphony