1. Anobjectionto a proposition is an opinionthrown againstor in opposition to it.2.Obloquy.Aspeaking against; language that casts contempt on men and their actions.6. To take andhold(againstthe possession of another); as to preëmpt andoccupya homestead.
1. Anobjectionto a proposition is an opinionthrown againstor in opposition to it.
2.Obloquy.Aspeaking against; language that casts contempt on men and their actions.
6. To take andhold(againstthe possession of another); as to preëmpt andoccupya homestead.
post= after, behind.
6.Preposterousoriginally meant, having thatfirstwhich ought to belast; hind side before; reversing the natural order. In present day usage, contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd.
6.Preposterousoriginally meant, having thatfirstwhich ought to belast; hind side before; reversing the natural order. In present day usage, contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd.
curr, curs= run.
1. Acourierisone who runs, or goes hastily with a message.2. The opinions of peopleconcurwhen they agree, orrun together.3. Aconcourseis an assemblage of people who have come (orrun)together.4. Acursoryglance is a hasty, and hence, arunningglance.5. A racecourseis a place forrunning.7. Toincura debt is torun intoit.10. One who adds to his indorsement of a note or check the words “withoutrecourse”, says in effect, “You can'trun backon me for payment”.
1. Acourierisone who runs, or goes hastily with a message.
2. The opinions of peopleconcurwhen they agree, orrun together.
3. Aconcourseis an assemblage of people who have come (orrun)together.
4. Acursoryglance is a hasty, and hence, arunningglance.
5. A racecourseis a place forrunning.
7. Toincura debt is torun intoit.
10. One who adds to his indorsement of a note or check the words “withoutrecourse”, says in effect, “You can'trun backon me for payment”.
dent= tooth.
1. Adentis an impression like that made by atooth.5.Edentateanimals, such as the sloth, arewithout teeth, or at least are without the incisors.6. Thedandelionhas yellow compound flowers which resemble thetooth ofthelion.
1. Adentis an impression like that made by atooth.
5.Edentateanimals, such as the sloth, arewithout teeth, or at least are without the incisors.
6. Thedandelionhas yellow compound flowers which resemble thetooth ofthelion.
dict= speak, say, tell.
1. Abenedictionis a blessing (aspeechto the effect that it may bewellwith thee).3. Adictionaryis a book inwhichwe may learn about words, the elements ofspeech.4. Todictateis tospeakorsaywhat another shallwriteor do.7. Theverdictof a jury is what theysayto be thetruthin the case.
1. Abenedictionis a blessing (aspeechto the effect that it may bewellwith thee).
3. Adictionaryis a book inwhichwe may learn about words, the elements ofspeech.
4. Todictateis tospeakorsaywhat another shallwriteor do.
7. Theverdictof a jury is what theysayto be thetruthin the case.
doc, doct= teach.
1.Docile.Capable of being easilytaught.2. Adoctorisone who, by virtue of his master's degree, is qualified toteach.3. Doctrine isthat whichistaught; a principle taught as a part of a system of belief.4. Adocumentisthat which teachesby means of the evidence it gives.
1.Docile.Capable of being easilytaught.
2. Adoctorisone who, by virtue of his master's degree, is qualified toteach.
3. Doctrine isthat whichistaught; a principle taught as a part of a system of belief.
4. Adocumentisthat which teachesby means of the evidence it gives.
THIRD MONTH.
pro= for, forth, forward, before.
1. One who joins a church onprobationis given atrialtoprovehis worthinessbeforebeing fully admitted.2. A hollow organ attached to the head or mouth (theforwardportion) of the animal with which hefeeds.3. To putforwardtilltomorrow, or to put off from time to time. “Procrastination is the thief of time.”6. Aprofusespeakerpours forthideas freely.12. One'spromiseis his word, spoken or written,sent forthas evidence of something more substantial to follow.16. When a young manproposesheputsthe questionbeforehis lady.19. A goodprovider seesnecessitiesbeforehand and prepares to meet them.20. Toprovokelaughter is tocallitforth.
1. One who joins a church onprobationis given atrialtoprovehis worthinessbeforebeing fully admitted.
2. A hollow organ attached to the head or mouth (theforwardportion) of the animal with which hefeeds.
3. To putforwardtilltomorrow, or to put off from time to time. “Procrastination is the thief of time.”
6. Aprofusespeakerpours forthideas freely.
12. One'spromiseis his word, spoken or written,sent forthas evidence of something more substantial to follow.
16. When a young manproposesheputsthe questionbeforehis lady.
19. A goodprovider seesnecessitiesbeforehand and prepares to meet them.
20. Toprovokelaughter is tocallitforth.
retro= backward.
se (sed)= aside.
3.Secure.Free (aside) fromcare, as to danger or risk; as,securefrom attack, orsecureagainst loss by fire.4.Seduce.Toleador drawaside; especially from a path of rectitude. To lead into evil.5.Segregate.To place or group (flock)asidefrom others or the rest. In science, to put into a new or separate class.
3.Secure.Free (aside) fromcare, as to danger or risk; as,securefrom attack, orsecureagainst loss by fire.
4.Seduce.Toleador drawaside; especially from a path of rectitude. To lead into evil.
5.Segregate.To place or group (flock)asidefrom others or the rest. In science, to put into a new or separate class.
sub= under, after, near.
(suc,suf,sug,sup,sur, are euphonic variations ofsub.)
1.Subdue.Toleador bringunderauthority; to conquer.2.Subjugate.To bringundertheyokeof power or dominion.3.Sublunar.Situatedunderneath themoon; hence earthly.6.Subpoena.A writ commanding attendanceunder penalty.7.Subscribe.To bind one's self to, bywritingone's nameunderneath; as tosubscribeto the terms of a contract.8.Subside.Tosit(or settle)under(down).10.Substance.That which underlies (stands under) all outward manifestation.11.Subterranean.Situated or occurringunderthe surface of theearth.12. Thesubtrahendis placedunderthe minuend to bedrawnfrom it.13.Suburb.A town or village sonearto acitythat it may be used for residence by those doing business in the city.15.One who goesor followsafter; as, asuccessorin office.16.Succumb.Tolie underdiscouragement, rather than to surmount it.19. Certain fumes or vaporsunderthe mouth (orthroat), willsuffocateone.20.Support.Tocarryon; keep up; as tosupporta conversation; tosupporta war. To bear the weight of, especially by holding up from beneath (under).
1.Subdue.Toleador bringunderauthority; to conquer.
2.Subjugate.To bringundertheyokeof power or dominion.
3.Sublunar.Situatedunderneath themoon; hence earthly.
6.Subpoena.A writ commanding attendanceunder penalty.
7.Subscribe.To bind one's self to, bywritingone's nameunderneath; as tosubscribeto the terms of a contract.
8.Subside.Tosit(or settle)under(down).
10.Substance.That which underlies (stands under) all outward manifestation.
11.Subterranean.Situated or occurringunderthe surface of theearth.
12. Thesubtrahendis placedunderthe minuend to bedrawnfrom it.
13.Suburb.A town or village sonearto acitythat it may be used for residence by those doing business in the city.
15.One who goesor followsafter; as, asuccessorin office.
16.Succumb.Tolie underdiscouragement, rather than to surmount it.
19. Certain fumes or vaporsunderthe mouth (orthroat), willsuffocateone.
20.Support.Tocarryon; keep up; as tosupporta conversation; tosupporta war. To bear the weight of, especially by holding up from beneath (under).
trans= across, over, through.
The literal meanings of the twenty words given above are so apparent as to need no explanation. Illustrate each with a sentence.
The literal meanings of the twenty words given above are so apparent as to need no explanation. Illustrate each with a sentence.
fin= end, limit.
1.Final.Pertaining totheend; the last.2.Finale.Theendof a musical composition.3.Finish.Tomakeanendof.4.Fine.Wellfinished. Also, a penalty assessed at theendof the case.5.Refine.Finished over (oragain).6.Finite.Having alimitin power or knowledge.7.Infinite.Havingno limitin power or knowledge.8.Confine.To keepwithin limitsor bounds.9.Superfine.Overor extra finish.
1.Final.Pertaining totheend; the last.
2.Finale.Theendof a musical composition.
3.Finish.Tomakeanendof.
4.Fine.Wellfinished. Also, a penalty assessed at theendof the case.
5.Refine.Finished over (oragain).
6.Finite.Having alimitin power or knowledge.
7.Infinite.Havingno limitin power or knowledge.
8.Confine.To keepwithin limitsor bounds.
9.Superfine.Overor extra finish.
firm= strong, steadfast.
1.Infirm.Not strong, but weak and defective.2.Infirmity.Thatwithwhichone is afflicted or infirm.4. The testimony of one witness is madestrongerwhen that of another witness agreeswithorconfirmsit.5. Afarmis a substantial possession,steadfastand immovable.
1.Infirm.Not strong, but weak and defective.
2.Infirmity.Thatwithwhichone is afflicted or infirm.
4. The testimony of one witness is madestrongerwhen that of another witness agreeswithorconfirmsit.
5. Afarmis a substantial possession,steadfastand immovable.
flex, flect= bend, turn.
4.That which bends; as, the biceps muscle is theflectorwhichbendsthe arm.5. Acircumflexis abending aroundof the voice,—a rise and a fall on the same syllable.7.Reflection.Aturningof the thoughtsbackto things of the past.8. Sensations arrested at the nerve centers andturned backwithout their reaching the brain results inreflexaction.
4.That which bends; as, the biceps muscle is theflectorwhichbendsthe arm.
5. Acircumflexis abending aroundof the voice,—a rise and a fall on the same syllable.
7.Reflection.Aturningof the thoughtsbackto things of the past.
8. Sensations arrested at the nerve centers andturned backwithout their reaching the brain results inreflexaction.
flu= flow.
1. Afluentspeaker uses smooth andflowinglanguage.2. People ofaffluencehave wealthflowing tothem.3. Theconfluenceof two streams is theirflowing together.4.Influenceliterally meansflowing in. The bringing about a result by a gradual process; gradual becauseflowing.5.Influenza.A disease, somewhat allied to a cold, formerly attributed to theinfluenceof the stars.8. Afluidis so called because it is capable offlowing.9.Flush.Toflowswiftly.
1. Afluentspeaker uses smooth andflowinglanguage.
2. People ofaffluencehave wealthflowing tothem.
3. Theconfluenceof two streams is theirflowing together.
4.Influenceliterally meansflowing in. The bringing about a result by a gradual process; gradual becauseflowing.
5.Influenza.A disease, somewhat allied to a cold, formerly attributed to theinfluenceof the stars.
8. Afluidis so called because it is capable offlowing.
9.Flush.Toflowswiftly.
FOURTH MONTH.
vice= instead of.
3.Viceroy.A ruler acting with kingly authorityinstead oftheking.4.Vicar.In general,one whois authorized to perform functions, especially religious ones,instead ofanother.5.Vice versa.Turned, oneinstead ofthe other, interchanged.
3.Viceroy.A ruler acting with kingly authorityinstead oftheking.
4.Vicar.In general,one whois authorized to perform functions, especially religious ones,instead ofanother.
5.Vice versa.Turned, oneinstead ofthe other, interchanged.
a (an)= without, not.
4.Agnosticism.The doctrine or theory that man hasnotany real or absoluteknowledgeof anything, but can know only “impressions”.5.Anarchy.A state of society in which there isnoauthority orrulingpower.6.Anecdote[ec (ex) = out]. Originally a personal or biographical incidentnot given outfor publication.7. That which causes a loss of sensation; hence, one who has taken ananestheticiswithoutthefeelingof pain.10.Asylum.Originally a place of refuge where criminals or debtors were free from (without) theright of seizure.11.Atheist.One whoiswithoutbelief in the existence of aGod.12.Atom.The smallest particle of matter; hence a particle whichcannotbe furthercutor divided.
4.Agnosticism.The doctrine or theory that man hasnotany real or absoluteknowledgeof anything, but can know only “impressions”.
5.Anarchy.A state of society in which there isnoauthority orrulingpower.
6.Anecdote[ec (ex) = out]. Originally a personal or biographical incidentnot given outfor publication.
7. That which causes a loss of sensation; hence, one who has taken ananestheticiswithoutthefeelingof pain.
10.Asylum.Originally a place of refuge where criminals or debtors were free from (without) theright of seizure.
11.Atheist.One whoiswithoutbelief in the existence of aGod.
12.Atom.The smallest particle of matter; hence a particle whichcannotbe furthercutor divided.
auto= self.
1.Autocrat.An absolute sovereign, one who has therulingpower all in himself.3.Autobiography.Awritingof one'slifeby himself.4.Automaton.Aselfacting (striving) machine; one having its motive power within itself.6.Autopsy.Seeingby one'sself; personal observation or examination.
1.Autocrat.An absolute sovereign, one who has therulingpower all in himself.
3.Autobiography.Awritingof one'slifeby himself.
4.Automaton.Aselfacting (striving) machine; one having its motive power within itself.
6.Autopsy.Seeingby one'sself; personal observation or examination.
epi= upon.
1.Epicycle.A circle whose center moves aroundupon, or in, the circumference of anothercircle; as the orbit of the moon in its motion with the earth around the sun.4.Epigram.Literally, towrite upon. A short, pointed poem, or a bright thought concisely and sharply expressed.5.Episode.Something which happensupontheway, or comes in incidentally to the main enterprise.7.Epithet.An adjective or termplaced upona person or thing and expressing some quality especially appropriate to that person or thing.8.Epizoötic.A diseaseuponmanyanimalsin a community.
1.Epicycle.A circle whose center moves aroundupon, or in, the circumference of anothercircle; as the orbit of the moon in its motion with the earth around the sun.
4.Epigram.Literally, towrite upon. A short, pointed poem, or a bright thought concisely and sharply expressed.
5.Episode.Something which happensupontheway, or comes in incidentally to the main enterprise.
7.Epithet.An adjective or termplaced upona person or thing and expressing some quality especially appropriate to that person or thing.
8.Epizoötic.A diseaseuponmanyanimalsin a community.
micro= little.
microbe, life; microcosm, world; microscope, see, view.
grat (grac)= pleasing, favor, thankful.
4. To becomeingratiatedwith another is to getintohisfavor. “The pigmy had contrived toingratiatehimself into every man's affection.”—Stanley.5. Aningrateisnot thankfulfor benefits received.7. One indisgraceis out of (awayfrom)favorwith others.9. Anagreementis entered intoaccording tothepleasureof both parties.10.Gratis.Out of, or because of,favor; without recompense.11.Grace.Literally,pleasing; beloved.
4. To becomeingratiatedwith another is to getintohisfavor. “The pigmy had contrived toingratiatehimself into every man's affection.”—Stanley.
5. Aningrateisnot thankfulfor benefits received.
7. One indisgraceis out of (awayfrom)favorwith others.
9. Anagreementis entered intoaccording tothepleasureof both parties.
10.Gratis.Out of, or because of,favor; without recompense.
11.Grace.Literally,pleasing; beloved.
greg= flock, herd.
3.Gregarious.Qualityor characteristic of animals which tend to gather inflocks; as, sheep, geese, deer.4.Segregate.To separate (aside) from others and form into an isolated group (flock).
3.Gregarious.Qualityor characteristic of animals which tend to gather inflocks; as, sheep, geese, deer.
4.Segregate.To separate (aside) from others and form into an isolated group (flock).
ject= cast, throw.
leg= law.
6. Aprivate law, a peculiar benefit, right, or favor not enjoyed by others or by all, is aprivilege.
6. Aprivate law, a peculiar benefit, right, or favor not enjoyed by others or by all, is aprivilege.
FIFTH MONTH.
aceous= having the quality of.
[In defining words of this ending, combine the meaning of the suffix with the meaning of the root; thus,cretaceousmeans having the quality ofchalk.]
al= pertaining to.
1.Pertaining tothehead, as,capitalpunishment, which involves the forfeiture of thehead.10. Afrugalperson is economical with his means, hencefruitfulin saving.16.Pertaining tothenameonly, not real; as, anominalChristian.17.Pertaining tothe standard orrule; as, thenormalcolor of the crow is black.
1.Pertaining tothehead, as,capitalpunishment, which involves the forfeiture of thehead.
10. Afrugalperson is economical with his means, hencefruitfulin saving.
16.Pertaining tothenameonly, not real; as, anominalChristian.
17.Pertaining tothe standard orrule; as, thenormalcolor of the crow is black.
ence, as a suffix to nouns like the following, meansstate of being.
1.State of holding fromsomething which tempts and entices; as,abstinencefrom strong drink.2. (See third month, page 63.)3.State of beingactively desirous (wishing) for thewell-being of others. “The laws of socialbenevolencerequire that every man should try to assist others by his experience.”4.Condolence.State of beingingriefor sympathywithothers on account of their afflictions.5.Confidence.State of beingconfident (of havingfaithin others or in one's self).6.Dependence.State of beingdependent (ofhanging[relying] on others for support).7.Impotence.State of beingimpotent (of having nopower; weak; feeble).8.Omnipotence.State of being all powerful.9.Reticence.Stateor qualityof being silent; refraining from speech.10.Sequence.State of beingsequent (following); order of following.
1.State of holding fromsomething which tempts and entices; as,abstinencefrom strong drink.
2. (See third month, page 63.)
3.State of beingactively desirous (wishing) for thewell-being of others. “The laws of socialbenevolencerequire that every man should try to assist others by his experience.”
4.Condolence.State of beingingriefor sympathywithothers on account of their afflictions.
5.Confidence.State of beingconfident (of havingfaithin others or in one's self).
6.Dependence.State of beingdependent (ofhanging[relying] on others for support).
7.Impotence.State of beingimpotent (of having nopower; weak; feeble).
8.Omnipotence.State of being all powerful.
9.Reticence.Stateor qualityof being silent; refraining from speech.
10.Sequence.State of beingsequent (following); order of following.
ance, as a suffix to nouns like the following, meansstate of being.
1.Concordance.State of being heart with heart; harmony; agreement.2.Consonance.State ofagreement ofsound with sound; tones in unison.8.Repugnance.Literally, thestate of beingdisposed to fight (strike)back(with thefist) [obsolete]. Opposition; aversion; dislike.10.Temperance.State of beingwelltimed(regular in habits) in eating, drinking, sleeping, exercising, etc.
1.Concordance.State of being heart with heart; harmony; agreement.
2.Consonance.State ofagreement ofsound with sound; tones in unison.
8.Repugnance.Literally, thestate of beingdisposed to fight (strike)back(with thefist) [obsolete]. Opposition; aversion; dislike.
10.Temperance.State of beingwelltimed(regular in habits) in eating, drinking, sleeping, exercising, etc.
ent= one who, that which.
Note.—The meanings of the above prefixes have frequently been given. Combine the meaning of suffix, root, and prefix, adding other words when necessary, to make definitions. The only word in the list which can give any difficulty is number four, which is explained in the work of seventh year, sixth month, page 35.
Note.—The meanings of the above prefixes have frequently been given. Combine the meaning of suffix, root, and prefix, adding other words when necessary, to make definitions. The only word in the list which can give any difficulty is number four, which is explained in the work of seventh year, sixth month, page 35.
ment= mind.
1. One'smentalpowers are the powers of hismind, including intellect, feeling, and will.2. One'scommentson a topic generally reveal to some degree the state of hismindin regard to it.3. Thementionof a thing calls it tomind.4. Amementois areminder.5. Adementedperson has the powers of hismindimpaired.
1. One'smentalpowers are the powers of hismind, including intellect, feeling, and will.
2. One'scommentson a topic generally reveal to some degree the state of hismindin regard to it.
3. Thementionof a thing calls it tomind.
4. Amementois areminder.
5. Adementedperson has the powers of hismindimpaired.
mit, mitt= send, let go.
1. A ticket willadmityou (letyougo) to the entertainment.2. To place in custody; to entrustwith; as tocommita fund to the care of trustees; tocommit(send) a prisoner to jail.3. Tosendor giveout; as, the fountainemitswater.4. Tolet go by; to neglect; to overlook; as, toomita fact.5. Apermitwillletyougo throughthe factory.6. Toremitis tosend(back) value for value received.7. To give up orletone's selfgo underthe government of another; to yield, or surrender. “Do notsubmityourself to insult.”8. Tosend(across) from one to another; as, totransmita message.
1. A ticket willadmityou (letyougo) to the entertainment.
2. To place in custody; to entrustwith; as tocommita fund to the care of trustees; tocommit(send) a prisoner to jail.
3. Tosendor giveout; as, the fountainemitswater.
4. Tolet go by; to neglect; to overlook; as, toomita fact.
5. Apermitwillletyougo throughthe factory.
6. Toremitis tosend(back) value for value received.
7. To give up orletone's selfgo underthe government of another; to yield, or surrender. “Do notsubmityourself to insult.”
8. Tosend(across) from one to another; as, totransmita message.
norm= rule.
1.Pertaining tothe usualruleor type; as, his pulse isnormal.2. Deviatingfromthe natural condition, course, orrule; as, anabnormalappetite.3.Outof the ordinary; not conforming to the usualrule; as the death rate wasenormous.4. Thestateor qualityofbeing enormous; especially the quality of being extremely bad; as, theenormityof his crime.
1.Pertaining tothe usualruleor type; as, his pulse isnormal.
2. Deviatingfromthe natural condition, course, orrule; as, anabnormalappetite.
3.Outof the ordinary; not conforming to the usualrule; as the death rate wasenormous.
4. Thestateor qualityofbeing enormous; especially the quality of being extremely bad; as, theenormityof his crime.
pater= father.
1. Pertaining to afather; fatherly; as,paternallove.2.Patriarch.One of thefathersandrulersof a tribe or race; particularly applied to the early tribes of mankind.3.Patronize.Toactlike a patron, or one who protects, fosters, or supports some enterprise, as afatherlooks after those under his care.4.Patricide.Thekillingof afather.5.Patriot.One wholoves and supports the institutions of his country somewhat as afathercares for the interests of his family.6.Patrimony.An inheritance from an ancestor; especially from one'sfather.
1. Pertaining to afather; fatherly; as,paternallove.
2.Patriarch.One of thefathersandrulersof a tribe or race; particularly applied to the early tribes of mankind.
3.Patronize.Toactlike a patron, or one who protects, fosters, or supports some enterprise, as afatherlooks after those under his care.
4.Patricide.Thekillingof afather.
5.Patriot.One wholoves and supports the institutions of his country somewhat as afathercares for the interests of his family.
6.Patrimony.An inheritance from an ancestor; especially from one'sfather.
SIXTH MONTH.
fy= to make.
ile= pertaining to, belonging to, capable of, like.
2. Aductilesubstance is one which iscapable ofbeingdrawninto wire.9. Aversatileperson iscapable of turningreadily from one thing to another; manysided.
2. Aductilesubstance is one which iscapable ofbeingdrawninto wire.
9. Aversatileperson iscapable of turningreadily from one thing to another; manysided.
ine= belonging to, like.
1. Anaquilinenose is one hooked like the beak whichbelongsto aneagle.3. Thecanineteeth are so called because they correspond to those best developed in thedog.
1. Anaquilinenose is one hooked like the beak whichbelongsto aneagle.
3. Thecanineteeth are so called because they correspond to those best developed in thedog.
ion= the act of, ing. (In many wordsionmeansthat which.)
1. Anablutionis theact of washing away, or cleansing.15. Astationis astandingplace for the train.
1. Anablutionis theact of washing away, or cleansing.
15. Astationis astandingplace for the train.
ite= one who.
1. ACanaaniteisone whodwelt in the land ofCanaan.2. ADowieiteisone whois a follower ofDowie.3. Afavoriteisone whoreceives specialfavor.4. Ahypocriteisone who pretendsto be what he is not.5. AnIsraeliteisone whois a descendant ofIsrael, or Jacob.6. ALeviteisone whois a descendant ofLevi.
1. ACanaaniteisone whodwelt in the land ofCanaan.
2. ADowieiteisone whois a follower ofDowie.
3. Afavoriteisone whoreceives specialfavor.
4. Ahypocriteisone who pretendsto be what he is not.
5. AnIsraeliteisone whois a descendant ofIsrael, or Jacob.
6. ALeviteisone whois a descendant ofLevi.
port= carry.
1.Capable ofbeingcarriedor moved without difficulty; as, aportableengine.2.Portfolio.A case or folder in whichleavesof loose paper or other stationery may becarried.3.Porter.Literally,one who carriesburdens.7.Support.Tocarryor uphold from beneath (under).9.Port.The manner in which onecarrieshimself.
1.Capable ofbeingcarriedor moved without difficulty; as, aportableengine.
2.Portfolio.A case or folder in whichleavesof loose paper or other stationery may becarried.
3.Porter.Literally,one who carriesburdens.
7.Support.Tocarryor uphold from beneath (under).
9.Port.The manner in which onecarrieshimself.
rupt= break.
2. At Florence, it is said, a trader or money changer who failed in business had hisbanca, or moneybench, broken; hence, one who is unable to pay his debts isbankrupt.6. Aruptureis abreakingapart; as theruptureof a blood vessel.7. Tobreakthe ranks of, and throw into confusion; as toroutan enemy.8.Routeoriginally meant a roadbrokenthrough a new and untraveled section of country. After thusbrokenit became a way orroutefor travel.
2. At Florence, it is said, a trader or money changer who failed in business had hisbanca, or moneybench, broken; hence, one who is unable to pay his debts isbankrupt.
6. Aruptureis abreakingapart; as theruptureof a blood vessel.
7. Tobreakthe ranks of, and throw into confusion; as toroutan enemy.
8.Routeoriginally meant a roadbrokenthrough a new and untraveled section of country. After thusbrokenit became a way orroutefor travel.
scribe, script= write.
1.Circumscribe.To draw (write) a bounding linearound; hence, to lay down the limits or restrict the action of.9. Ascribe, in Jewish history, was a custodian andwriterof the official records of the nation.10. Toscribbleis to do hasty or carelesswriting.11.Scriptconsists of characterswrittenby hand.12.Scripture.The sacredwritingsof any people.
1.Circumscribe.To draw (write) a bounding linearound; hence, to lay down the limits or restrict the action of.
9. Ascribe, in Jewish history, was a custodian andwriterof the official records of the nation.
10. Toscribbleis to do hasty or carelesswriting.
11.Scriptconsists of characterswrittenby hand.
12.Scripture.The sacredwritingsof any people.
spec, spect= look, see, view.
1. The appearance of a thing asviewed(lookedtowardor at) by the eye or mind; as, a sternaspect; the southernaspectof a house.2.Looking aroundin all directions, as against danger or error. “Of all these circumstances, the slow,circumspecteye of the master took cognizance one by one.”5.Perspective.That which isseen throughan opening or vista. The effect of distance upon the appearance of objects.9.Suspect.Tounderlook; to imagine or infer that appearances misrepresent; hence one whosuspectsis inclined tolook beneaththe surface.10.Spectacle.Something exhibited to belookedat, especially if it be held worthy of unusual notice.
1. The appearance of a thing asviewed(lookedtowardor at) by the eye or mind; as, a sternaspect; the southernaspectof a house.
2.Looking aroundin all directions, as against danger or error. “Of all these circumstances, the slow,circumspecteye of the master took cognizance one by one.”
5.Perspective.That which isseen throughan opening or vista. The effect of distance upon the appearance of objects.
9.Suspect.Tounderlook; to imagine or infer that appearances misrepresent; hence one whosuspectsis inclined tolook beneaththe surface.
10.Spectacle.Something exhibited to belookedat, especially if it be held worthy of unusual notice.
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