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contra-, counter- | against, opposite |
contraband (n) | against the law to buy or sell |
contradict (v) | express the opposite |
contrarian (n) | one who thinks differently from another |
contrary (adj) | opposite in nature |
contrast (v) | to observe how things are not related |
counterbalance (n) | a weight used to balance an opposite weight |
counterclockwise (adv) | moving opposite the hands on a clock |
counterexample (n) | an example used to support an opposing claim |
counterfeit (adj) | fake or artificial |
counterintuitive (adj) | against common sense |
sym-, syn- | together, same |
symbiosis (n) | relationship with 2 organisms that depend on each other |
symmetry (n) | having the same shape on both sides of the middle |
sympathy (n) | sharing kindness with one who is suffering |
symposium (n) | a meeting to discuss a topic |
symptoms (n) | conditions indicating what is "wrong" |
synagogue (n) | Jewish meeting place for worship |
syndicate (n) | group of business people working together |
synonym (n) | a word meaning about the same as another |
synthesis (n) | parts put together to make a whole |
synthetic (adj) | formed together from fake parts |
co-, com- | together, with |
coexist (v) | existing peaceably in the same place |
cohesive (adj) | working together |
coincidence (n) | happening together, appearing to be planned |
combine (v) | to put two things together |
commiserate (v) | to feel pity with another person |
committee (n) | a group who meet together to plan |
communication (n) | the act of talking with someone |
community (n) | a place where people live together |
compare (v) | noticing the "sameness" of items |
compatible (adj) | things that go together without problems |
re- | again, back |
recheck (v) | look at something again |
reclosable (adj) | able to be sealed or shut again |
reelect (v) | to vote one into the same office again |
refund (n) | money that is given back |
reimburse (v) | to pay back |
remember (v) | bring back to mind |
renew (v) | to make something new again |
repeat (v) | to say something again |
respond (v) | to answer another |
revive (v) | to bring back to life |
infinitive (inf) | to + a verb (to see) |