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ac, acr = sharp

ac, acr = sharp. Words ACRIMONIOUS – bitter ACERBITY – bitterness of temper ACRID – unpleasantly strong or bitter in smell or taste. agri, agrari = field . Words AGRARIAN – one who works in the field AGRICULTURE – working the fields PEREGRINATION –

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ac, acr = sharp

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  1. ac, acr = sharp Words • ACRIMONIOUS – bitter • ACERBITY – bitterness of temper • ACRID – unpleasantly strong or bitter in smell or taste

  2. agri, agrari = field Words • AGRARIAN – one who works in the field • AGRICULTURE – working the fields • PEREGRINATION – wandering through the fields

  3. alt = high Words • ALTITUDE - height • ALTIMETER - an instrument used to measure height • ALTO – highest man’s voice • EXALT – to praise, to raise in rank or esteem

  4. anim = mind, soul Words • UNANIMOUS - of one mind • MAGNANIMITY – greatness of mind or spirit • ANIMATE – to give life to

  5. anthrop = man Words • ANTHROPOLOGY – study of man • MISANTHROPE– hater of mankind • PHILANTHROPY– love of mankind; charity

  6. aqua = water Words • AQUATIC – living in water • AQUEDUCT – passageway for conducting water • AQUARIUM - a tank or bowl for aquatic animals and plants

  7. arch = ruler, first Words • MONARCH – sole ruler • ANARCHY – lack of government • ARCHAEOLOGY – study of “first” things • ARCHETYPE - an original model

  8. aud = hear Words • AUDIBLE - able to be heard • AUDITION – the act of hearing • AUDIENCE - hearers • AUDITORY – pertaining to hearing

  9. belli - war Words • BELLICOSE – inclined to fight • BELLIGERENT – inclined to wage war • REBELLIOUS – resisting authority • ANTEBELLUM - relating to time before a war, especially the Civil War

  10. ben, bon = good Words • BENEFACTOR - one who does good deeds • BENEVOLENCE– wishing good (charity) • BENISON - blessing • BENIGN – kindly • BENEDICTION – prayer, blessing

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