Thursday, November 21, 2013

November 21st

root: NOM/NYM = name
Words
synonym: a word having a meaning similar to that of another word in the same language
anonymous: having an unknown name
nominal: existing in name only; negligible
nominate: to propose by name as a candidate
pseudonym: a false name

root: OMNI = all
Words
omnibus: an anthology of the works of one author or of writings on related subjects
omnipresent: everywhere at one time
omnipotent: all powerful
omniscient: having infinite knowledge
omnivorous: eating both vegetables and meat

root: MAN = hand
Words
manual: operated by hand
manufacture: to make by hand or machinery
emancipate: to free from bondage
manifest: easily perceived by the senses
manuscript: a document written by hand or typed, rather than printed

root: MAL = bad, ill, evil, wrong
Words
malicious: full of, or showing malice
malign: to speak harmful untruths about, to slander
malady: a disorder or disease of the body
maladroit: clumsy, tactless
malodorous: bad-smelling

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