colloquial,
eloquent,
loquacious,
soliloquy
Understanding the etymology of a word can make it easier to comprehend its meaning and remember its definition.
The root "loq" refers to speaking or words.
rectify
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The root "rect" meams "right; straight; to rule"
colloquial
Understanding the etymology of a word can make it easier to comprehend its meaning and remember its definition.
prefix: co- (with)
[extra letter]: l
root: loqu (speak)
suffix: -ial (related to or characterized by)
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innocuous,
noxious
Understanding the etymology of a word can make it easier to comprehend its meaning and remember its definition.
The word root "noc" means "harm." Different prefixes and suffixes are added to this root to create words that have to do with harm.
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credible,
credulous,
incredulous
Understanding the etymology of a word can make it easier to comprehend its meaning and remember its definition.
The word root "cred" means "to believe." Different prefixes and suffixes are added to this root to create words that have to do with believing.
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- a credible witness
- credulous young children
- most remain incredulous
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