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en-/em- =
put into
Ex:ensure
verb
· 1.
make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case:
the client must ensure that accurate
records be kept
· 2.
make certain of obtaining or providing (something):
she would ensure him a place in society
· 3.
make sure that (a problem) shall not occur.
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-ium/-eum = a suffix found on noun
Ex: tedium
·
noun
· 1.
the state of being tedious:
cousins and uncles filled the tedium of
winter nights with many a tall tale
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-spect = to
look
Ex:respect
noun
1. a
feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their
abilities, qualities, or achievements:
the director had a lot of respect for
Douglas as an actor
2. the state of being admired or respected:
his first chance in over fifteen years to
regain respect in the business
· 3. a
person's polite greetings:
give my respects to their Excellencies
Synonym
: regards, kind/kindest regards, compliments, greetings
· 4.
used to express the speaker's approval of someone or something:
respect to Hill for a truly non-superficial
piece on the techno scene
· 5.
due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others:
young people's lack of respect for their
parents
· 6. a
particular aspect, point, or detail:
the government's record in
this respect is a mixed one
verb
· 1.
admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities,
qualities, or achievements:
she was respected by everyone she worked witha respected academic
· 2.
have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights):
I respected his views
Synonym
: show consideration for, show regard for, take into consideration, take into
account, regard
· 3.
avoid harming or interfering with:
it is incumbent upon all hill users
to respect the environment
· 4.
agree to recognize and abide by (a legal requirement):
the crown and its ministers ought
to respect the ordinary law
Synonym
: abide by, comply with, follow,
adhere to, conform to, act in accordance with, acquiesce to
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Audi- = to
listen
Ex:audience
noun
· 1.
the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play,
movie, concert, or meeting:
the orchestra was given an enthusiastic ovation
from the audience
Synonym
: spectators, listeners, viewers, onlookers, patrons, crowd, throng, congregation, turnout, house, gallery
· 2.
the people who watch or listen to a television or radio program:
the program attracted an audience of
almost twenty million
· 3.
the readership of a book, magazine, or newspaper:
the newspaper has a sophisticated audience
· 4.
the people giving or likely to give attention to something:
there will always be an audience for
romantic literature
· 5. a
formal interview with a person in authority:
he demanded an audience with the pope
· 6.
formal hearing.
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Fame- = good
reputation
Ex:famous
adjective
· 1.
known about by many people:
a famous starthe
country is famous for its natural beauty
· 2.
excellent:
Galway stormed to a famous victory
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di- =
through , between , across , by , of
ex:dilate
verb
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Dict-/dic- = to
say,to tell,word
Ex: :dictionary
Noun
a book that contains a list of words in alphabetical order and that explainstheir meanings, or gives a word for them in
another language; a similar productfor use on a computer:
a
French-English/English-French dictionary
a book that gives information about a particular subject, in which the entries (= words or phrases) are given in alphabetical order:
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