| Morpheme
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Definition
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Example word
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| Andr
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Man
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Android: a machine made to look like a man
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| Anthrop
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Humankind
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Anthropology: the study of humankind (see logy)
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| Arch
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Rule; govern
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Gynarchy: Government by a woman [see gyn]
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| Archae
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Ancient; old
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Archaeology: The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscriptions, implements, and other relics, written manuscripts, etc. [see logy]
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| Bath
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Depth
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Bathometer: a device measuring depth (see meter)
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| Biblio
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Book
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Bibliophobia: the fear of books [see phobia]
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| Caco
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Bad
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Cacography: poor handwriting [see graph]
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| Centr
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Center
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Centerpiece: an ornamental object used in a central position, esp. on the center of a dining-room table
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| Chrom
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Color
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Polychrome: having many colors [see poly]
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| Chron
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Time
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Chronological: being in time order
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| Cycl
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Circle
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Bicycle: a vehicle with two wheels in tandem, usually propelled by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, and having handlebars for steering and a saddlelike seat. [see bi]
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| Dem
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People
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Democracy: Government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is retained and directly exercised by the people
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| Di
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Two
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Dichromatic: having two colors [see chrom]
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| Dyn
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Power
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Dynasty: a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group
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| Erg
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Work
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Ergonomics: the science of equipment design, intended to maximize productivity, especially in the workplace
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| Eu
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Good
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Euphony: pleasant combinations of sound [see phon]
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| Gen
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Origin; kind
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Genesis: the first book in the Bible
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| Geo
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Earth
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Geology: the study of the earth [see logy]
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| Gon
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Angle
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Polygon: a many sided shape [see poly]
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| Graph; gram
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Write; draw; record
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Telegraph: the long-distance transmission of written messages without physical transport of letters [see tele]
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| Gyn
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Woman
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Misogyny: The hatred of women [see miso]
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| Helio
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Sun
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Heliotherapy: therapeutic exposure to sunlight [see therap]
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| Hem; haem
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Blood
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Hemorrhage: a profuse discharge of blood
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| Hemi
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Half
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Hemisphere: one of the halves into which the earth is divided
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| Hetero
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Unlike; different
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Heterogeneous: Differing in kind; having unlike qualities; possessed of different characteristics; differing in origin [see gen]
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| Homo
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Same
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Homogenous: Having a resemblance in structure, due to descent from a common progenitor with subsequent modification [see gen]
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| Iso
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Equal
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Isography: Imitation of another's handwriting [see graph]
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| Latry
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Worship
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Idolatry: the religious worship of idols
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| Log
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Word; idea; study
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Dialog: A conversation between people. (dia: through) + (logos: speech, reason) = ("exchange of thoughts")
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| Logy; ology
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Discourse; learn
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Trilogy: a set of three works of art that are connected
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| Macro
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Long
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Macrocosm: any large thing; universe
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| Mancy
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Prophecy
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Bibliomancy: prophesying by use of books [see biblio]
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| Machia; Machy
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War; fight
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Theomachy: war or struggle between gods [see theo]
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| Mania
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Madness
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Pyromaniac: A person suffering from pyromania; A person who is obsessed with fire; one who lights things on fire
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| Mega
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Large
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Megalomania: a mental disorder characterized by delusions of power [see mania]
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| Meter
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Measure
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Diameter: the length of a straight line passing from side to side of any figure or body, through its center
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| Micro
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Small
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Microscopic: so small it's hard to see [see scop]
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| Miso
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Hate
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Misology: the dislike of arguments (see log)
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| Mono
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One
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Monopoly: an exclusive privilege to carry on a business, traffic, or service, granted by a government
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| Olig
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Few
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Oligarchy: a form of government all the power resides with few people [see arch]
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| Ortho
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Correct; straight
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Orthodontics: the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth
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| Pan
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All
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Pandemic: prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world [see dem]
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| Para
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Beside; beyond; abnormal
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Paralysis: loss of muscle function for one or more muscles
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| Path
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Feeling; disease
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Sociopath: a person, whose behavior is antisocial and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience.
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| Phil
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Friend
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Philanthropy: the desire to help others [see anthrop]
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| Phobia
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Fear of
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Arachnaphobia: The fear of spiders
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| Phon
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Sound
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Euphonic: Pleasing to the ear [see eu]
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| Poly
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Many
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Polymath: a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas
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| Rhe
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Flood; flow; gush; burst
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Logorrhea: a flood of words spoken quickly (see log)
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| Scop; scept
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Look at; examine
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Kaleidoscope: A toy in which reflections from mirrors make patterns
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| Sphere
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Ball
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Atmosphere: the layer of air and gas around the Earth and other planets
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| Stat; stas
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Stop
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Static: showing little or no change
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| Tel; tele
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Far; distant
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Telephone: Apparatus designed to convert sound waves into electrical waves which are sent to and reproduced data distant point [see phon]
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| Theo
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God
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Atheist: one who believes in no gods
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| Therap
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Cure
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Therapy: Treatment of illness or disability
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