7. One in _disgrace_ is out of (away _from_) _favor_ with others.
9. An _agreement_ is entered into _according to_ the _pleasure_ of
both parties.
10. _Gratis._ Out of, or because of, _favor_; without recompense.
11. _Grace._ Literally, _pleasing_; beloved.
#greg# = flock, herd.
1. _ag_ gregate, (ad) to
2. _con_ gregate, together
3. gregari _ous_, quality
4. _se_ gregate, aside
3. _Gregarious._ _Quality_ or characteristic of animals which tend to
gather in _flocks_; as, sheep, geese, deer.
4. _Segregate._ To separate (_aside_) from others and form into an
isolated group (_flock_).
#ject# = cast, throw.
1. _ab_ ject, away
2. _de_ jected, down
3. _e_ ject, out
4. _in_ ject, in
5. _ob_ ject, against
6. _pro_ ject, forth
7. _re_ ject, back
8. _ad_ jective, to
9. _inter_ jection, between
10. _sub_ ject, under
#leg# = law.
1. leg _al_, pertaining to
2. _il_ legal, not
3. legal _ity_, state of
4. legal _ize_, make
5. legis _late_, bring forth
6. _privi_ lege, private
6. A _private law_, a peculiar benefit, right, or favor not enjoyed by
others or by all, is a _privilege_.
FIFTH MONTH.
#aceous# = having the quality of.
[In defining words of this ending, combine the meaning of the suffix
with the meaning of the root; thus, _cretaceous_ means having the
quality of _chalk_.]
1. _creta_ ceous, chalk
2. _crust_ aceous, shell
3. _carbon_ aceous, coal
4. _farin_ aceous, grain
5. _herb_ aceous, herb
6. _sapon_ aceous, soap
#al# = pertaining to.
1. _capit_ al, head
2. _corpor_ al, body
3. _cymb_ al, cup
4. _dent_ al, tooth
5. _di_ al, day
6. _fest_ al, feast
7. _fili_ al, son, daughter
8. _fin_ al, end
9. _flor_ al, flower
10. _frug_ al, fruit
11. _jovi_ al, merry
12. _leg_ al, law
13. _miner_ al, mine
14. _nas_ al, nose
15. _nat_ al, born
16. _nomin_ al, name
17. _norm_ al, rule
18. _pen_ al, punishment
19. _plur_ al, more
20. _reg_ al, king
21. _roy_ al, king
22. _rur_ al, country
23. _vit_ al, life
24. _voc_ al, voice
1. _Pertaining to_ the _head_, as, _capital_ punishment, which
involves the forfeiture of the _head_.
10. A _frugal_ person is economical with his means, hence _fruitful_
in saving.
16. _Pertaining to_ the _name_ only, not real; as, a _nominal_
Christian.
17. _Pertaining to_ the standard or _rule_; as, the _normal_ color of
the crow is black.
#ence#, as a suffix to nouns like the following, means _state of being_.
1. abs _tin_ ence, hold
2. af _flu_ ence, flow
3. bene _vol_ ence, wish
4. con _dol_ ence, grief
5. con _fid_ ence, faith
6. de _pend_ ence, hang
7. im _pot_ ence, power
8. _omni_ pot ence, all
9. re _tic_ ence, silent
10. _sequ_ ence, follow
1. _State of holding from_ something which tempts and entices; as,
_abstinence_ from strong drink.
2. (See third month, page 63.)
3. _State of being_ actively desirous (_wishing_) for the _well_-being
of others. "The laws of social _benevolence_ require that every man
should try to assist others by his experience."
4. _Condolence._ _State of being_ in _grief_ or sympathy _with_ others
on account of their afflictions.
5. _Confidence._ _State of being_ confident (of having _faith_ in
others or in one's self).
6. _Dependence._ _State of being_ dependent (of _hanging_ [relying] on
others for support).
7. _Impotence._ _State of being_ impotent (of having no _power_; weak;
feeble).
8. _Omnipotence._ _State of being all powerful._
9. _Reticence_. _State_ or quality _of being silent_; refraining from
speech.
10. _Sequence._ _State of being_ sequent (_following_); order of
following.
#ance#, as a suffix to nouns like the following, means _state of being_.
1. con _cord_ ance, heart
2. con _son_ ance, sound
3. dis _cord_ ance, heart
4. dis _son_ ance, sound
5. _domin_ ance, master
6. ex _pect_ ance, look
7. _fragr_ ance, scent
8. re _pugn_ ance, fist
9. _sembl_ ance, similar
10. _temper_ ance, time
1. _Concordance._ _State of being heart with heart_; harmony;
agreement.
2. _Consonance._ _State of_ agreement of _sound with sound_; tones in
unison.
8. _Repugnance._ Literally, the _state of being_ disposed to fight
(strike) _back_ (with the _fist_) [obsolete]. Opposition; aversion;
dislike.
10. _Temperance._ _State of being_ well _timed_ (regular in habits) in
eating, drinking, sleeping, exercising, etc.
#ent# = one who, that which.
1. ad _her_ ent, stick
2. ante _ced_ ent, go
3. _belliger_ ent, wage war
4. de _pend_ ent, hang
5. equi _val_ ent, power
6. in _solv_ ent, loosen
7. pre _ced_ ent, go
8. op _pon_ ent, place
9. re _pell_ ent, drive
10. _tang_ ent, touch
NOTE.--The meanings of the above prefixes have frequently been given.
Combine the meaning of suffix, root, and prefix, adding other words
when necessary, to make definitions. The only word in the list which
can give any difficulty is number four, which is explained in the work
of seventh year, sixth month, page 35.
#ment# = mind.
1. mental
2. comments
3. mention
4. memento
5. demented
1. One's _mental_ powers are the powers of his _mind_, including
intellect, feeling, and will.
2. One's _comments_ on a topic generally reveal to some degree the
state of his _mind_ in regard to it.
3. The _mention_ of a thing calls it to _mind_.
4. A _memento_ is a _reminder_.
5. A _demented_ person has the powers of his _mind_ impaired.
#mit, mitt# = send, let go.
1. _ad_ mit, to
2. _com_ mit, with
3. _e_ mit, out
4. _o_ mit, (ob) by
5. _per_ mit, through
6. _re_ mit, back
7. _sub_ mit, under
8. _trans_ mit, across
1. A ticket will _admit_ you (_let_ you _go_) to the entertainment.
2. To place in custody; to entrust _with_; as to _commit_ a fund to
the care of trustees; to _commit_ (_send_) a prisoner to jail.
3. To _send_ or give _out_; as, the fountain _emits_ water.
4. To _let go by_; to neglect; to overlook; as, to _omit_ a fact.
5. A _permit_ will _let_ you _go through_ the factory.
6. To _remit_ is to _send_ (_back_) value for value received.
7. To give up or _let_ one's self _go under_ the government of
another; to yield, or surrender. "Do not _submit_ yourself to insult."
8. To _send_ (_across_) from one to another; as, to _transmit_ a
message.
#norm# = rule.
1. norm _al_, pertaining to
2. _ab_ normal, from
3. _e_ normous, out
4. enorm _ity_, state of
1. _Pertaining to_ the usual _rule_ or type; as, his pulse is
_normal_.
2. Deviating _from_ the natural condition, course, or _rule_; as, an
_abnormal_ appetite.
3. _Out_ of the ordinary; not conforming to the usual _rule_; as the
death rate was _enormous_.
4. The _state_ or quality _of_ being enormous; especially the quality
of being extremely bad; as, the _enormity_ of his crime.
#pater# = father.
1. patern _al_, pertaining to
2. patri _arch_, rule
3. patron _ize_, act of
4. patri _cide_, kill
5. patri _ot_, one who
6. patrimony
1. Pertaining to a _father_; fatherly; as, _paternal_ love.
2. _Patriarch._ One of the _fathers_ and _rulers_ of a tribe or race;
particularly applied to the early tribes of mankind.
3. _Patronize._ To _act_ like a patron, or one who protects, fosters,
or supports some enterprise, as a _father_ looks after those under his
care.
4. _Patricide._ The _killing_ of a _father_.
5. _Patriot._ _One who_ loves and supports the institutions of his
country somewhat as a _father_ cares for the interests of his family.
6. _Patrimony._ An inheritance from an ancestor; especially from one's
_father_.
SIXTH MONTH.
#fy# = to make.
1. _ampli_ fy, large
2. _certi_ fy, certain
3. _clari_ fy, clear
4. _dei_ fy, god
5. _exempli_ fy, example
6. _falsi_ fy, false
7. _forti_ fy, strong
8. _horri_ fy, horror
9. _identi_ fy, the same
10. _justi_ fy, right
11. _lique_ fy, liquid
12. _magni_ fy, large
13. _puri_ fy, pure
14. _rare_ fy, rare
15. _recti_ fy, right
16. _terri_ fy, frighten
17. _testi_ fy, witness
18. _typi_ fy, type
19. _veri_ fy, true
20. _vivi_ fy, life
#ile# = pertaining to, belonging to, capable of, like.
1. _ag_ ile, act
2. _duct_ ile, draw
3. _frag_ ile, break
4. _fert_ ile, bear
5. _host_ ile, enemy
6. _juven_ ile, young
7. _puer_ ile, child
8. _serv_ ile, serve
9. _vers_ atile, turn
10. _vir_ ile, man
2. A _ductile_ substance is one which is _capable of_ being _drawn_
into wire.
9. A _versatile_ person is _capable of turning_ readily from one thing
to another; manysided.
#ine# = belonging to, like.
1. _aquil_ ine, eagle
2. _bov_ ine, cow
3. _can_ ine, dog
4. _dent_ ine, tooth
5. _div_ ine, deity
6. _fel_ ine, cat
7. _femin_ ine, woman
8. _mar_ ine, sea
9. _mascul_ ine, male
10. _sal_ ine, salt
1. An _aquiline_ nose is one hooked like the beak which _belongs_ to
an _eagle_.
3. The _canine_ teeth are so called because they correspond to those
best developed in the _dog_.
#ion# = the act of, ing. (In many words _ion_ means _that which_.)
1. _ablut_ ion, washing away
2. _bisect_ ion, cutting in two
3. _expans_ ion, spreading out
4. _expuls_ ion, driving out
5. _inspect_ ion, looking into
6. _intercess_ ion, going between
7. _collect_ ion, gathering together
8. _combust_ ion, burn
9. _commot_ ion, move
10. _frict_ ion, rub
11. _junct_ ion, join
12. _opt_ ion, choose
13. _resurrect_ ion, rising again
14. _secess_ ion, going aside
15. _stat_ ion, stand
16. _tens_ ion, stretch
1. An _ablution_ is the _act of washing away_, or cleansing.
15. A _station_ is a _standing_ place for the train.
#ite# = one who.
1. A _Canaanite_ is _one who_ dwelt in the land of _Canaan_.
2. A _Dowieite_ is _one who_ is a follower of _Dowie_.
3. A _favorite_ is _one who_ receives special _favor_.
4. A _hypocrite_ is _one who pretends_ to be what he is not.
5. An _Israelite_ is _one who_ is a descendant of _Israel_, or Jacob.
6. A _Levite_ is _one who_ is a descendant of _Levi_.
#port# = carry.
1. port _able_, capable of
2. port _folio_, leaf
3. port _er_, one who
4. _ex_ port, out
5. _im_ port, into
6. _re_ port, back
7. _sup_ port, under
8. _trans_ port, across
9. port
1. _Capable of_ being _carried_ or moved without difficulty; as, a
_portable_ engine.
2. _Portfolio._ A case or folder in which _leaves_ of loose paper or
other stationery may be _carried_.
3. _Porter._ Literally, _one who carries_ burdens.
7. _Support._ To _carry_ or uphold from beneath (_under_).
9. _Port._ The manner in which one _carries_ himself.
#rupt# = break.
1. _ab_ rupt, away
2. _bank_ rupt, bench
3. _dis_ rupt, apart
4. _e_ ruption, out
5. _inter_ rupt, between
6. rupt _ure_, ing
7. rout
8. route
2. At Florence, it is said, a trader or money changer who failed in
business had his _banca_, or money _bench, broken_; hence, one who is
unable to pay his debts is _bankrupt_.
6. A _rupture_ is a _breaking_ apart; as the _rupture_ of a blood
vessel.
7. To _break_ the ranks of, and throw into confusion; as to _rout_ an
enemy.
8. _Route_ originally meant a road _broken_ through a new and
untraveled section of country. After thus _broken_ it became a way or
_route_ for travel.
#scribe, script# = write.
1. _circum_ scribe, around
2. _de_ scribe, down
3. _in_ scribe, in, upon
4. _pre_ scribe, before
5. _sub_ scribe, under
6. _tran_ scribe, across
7. _post_ script, after
8. _in_ scription, upon
9. scribe
10. scribble
11. script
12. scripture
1. _Circumscribe._ To draw (_write_) a bounding line _around_; hence,
to lay down the limits or restrict the action of.
9. A _scribe_, in Jewish history, was a custodian and _writer_ of the
official records of the nation.
10. To _scribble_ is to do hasty or careless _writing_.
11. _Script_ consists of characters _written_ by hand.
12. _Scripture._ The sacred _writings_ of any people.
#spec, spect# = look, see, view.
1. _a_ spect, (ad) toward
2. _circum_ spect, around
3. _ex_ pect, out
4. _in_ spect, into
5. _per_ spective, through
6. _pro_ spect, before
7. _retro_ spect, backward
8. spectat _or_, one who
9. _sus_ pect, under
10. spectacle
11. spectacles
1. The appearance of a thing as _viewed_ (looked _toward_ or at) by
the eye or mind; as, a stern _aspect_; the southern _aspect_ of a
house.
2. _Looking around_ in all directions, as against danger or error. "Of
all these circumstances, the slow, _circumspect_ eye of the master
took cognizance one by one."
5. _Perspective._ That which is _seen through_ an opening or vista.
The effect of distance upon the appearance of objects.
9. _Suspect._ To _underlook_; to imagine or infer that appearances
misrepresent; hence one who _suspects_ is inclined to _look beneath_
the surface.
10. _Spectacle._ Something exhibited to be _looked_ at, especially if
it be held worthy of unusual notice.
SEVENTH MONTH.
#ory# = place where.
1. _arm_ ory, arms
2. _deposit_ ory, put away
3. _dorm_ itory, sleep
4. _fact_ ory, make
5. _laborat_ ory, work
6. _manufact_ ory, hand made
7. _observ_ atory, observe
8. _prepar_ atory, to make ready
9. _reform_ atory, form again
10. _terr_ itory, land
1. An _armory_ is a _place where arms_ and other instruments of war
are kept.
2. A _depository_ is a _place where_ things are or may be _put away_
for safe keeping.
5. A _laboratory_ is, literally, a _place_ for _labor_; particularly a
place for scientific experimentation.
6. A _manufactory_ was formerly so called because it named a _place
where_ things were _made_ by _hand_. The first part of the word is now
generally omitted, and appropriately so, because a small part of the
work in a factory is done by hand.
10. _Territory_ is extent of _land_ belonging to or ruled by the
government. Literally it means a _place where_ there is _land_.
#ous# = having, consisting of, full of, pertaining to.
1. _amphi bi_ ous, double + life
2. _aque_ ous, water
3. _bili_ ous, bile
4. _clamor_ ous, to cry out
5. _decidu_ ous, fall
6. _furi_ ous, rage
7. _greg_ arious, flock
8. _hetero gene_ ous, other + kind
9. _homo gene_ ous, like + kind
10. _im per vi_ ous, no + through + way
11. _numer_ ous, number
12. _preci_ ous, price, value
13. _pre coci_ ous, early + ripe
14. _ponder_ ous, weigh
15. _pre poster_ ous, before + after
16. _viv_ acious, life
1. _Living both_ on land and in water. "Seals of _amphibious_ nature,
are either for the land or water."
2. _Pertaining to_, or containing _water_; as, an _aqueous_ vapor.
3. A _state of_ ill health due to a disordered condition of the liver,
the gland which secretes _bile_.
4. _Consisting of_ loud and repeated _outcries_ or noise; as, a
_clamorous_ crowd.
5. The leaves of _deciduous_ trees _fall_ once a year.
8. _Consisting_ of unlike elements or ingredients of different
(_other_) _kinds_.
13. _Having_ the mental faculties _prematurely_ developed; as, a
_precocious_ child.
15. Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense. Originally,
_preposterous_ meant _having_ the _after_ part _before_.
#ulent# = full of.
1. _corp_ ulent, body
2. _fraud_ ulent, fraud
3. _op_ ulent, wealth
4. _succ_ ulent, juice
5. _esc_ ulent, food
6. _vir_ ulent, poison
1. A _corpulent_ person is one who has an excess of fat; hence,
literally speaking, is _full of body_.
4. _Succulent_ plants are _full of juice_; as, the stalk of the sugar
cane.
5. _Esculent_ plants are those suitable for _food_ (literally, _full
of food_).
"Every lover of that invaluable _esculent_ (the potato) has reason to
remember with gratitude the settlers of Londonderry."--_Whittier._
#ure# = act or state of, that which.
1. _capt_ ure, take
2. _depart_ ure, from + part
3. _en clos_ ure, within + shut
4. _fixt_ ure, fasten
5. _fract_ ure, break
6. _gest_ ure, act, do
7. _junct_ ure, join
8. _manu fact_ ure, hand + make
9. _overt_ ure, open
10. _past_ ure, feed
11. _pict_ ure, paint
12. _pleas_ ure, please
13 _post_ ure, place
14. _pro ced_ ure, forward + go
15. _rapt_ ure, carry away
16. _script_ ure, write
17. _signat_ ure, mark or sign
18. _sut_ ure, sew
19. _text_ ure, weave
20. _verd_ ure, green
#y# = state of being, full of, consisting or made of.
1. bloody
2. dewy
3. dressy
4. curly
5. faulty
6. filthy
7. fleshy
8. frosty
9. fussy
10. gaudy
11. gloomy
12. grassy
13. guilty
14. hardy
15. hoary
16. lofty
17. marshy
18. rainy
19. rosy
20. sandy
21. shady
22. spunky
23. thirsty
24. wealthy
While the above words serve to illustrate the use of _y_ as a suffix,
to analyze them would not be profitable. On account of their
simplicity no illustrations are needed to show their use, and no
definitions; in fact, there are no words simpler on which to base
definitions.
The eight words following, which end in _y_, can, however, be analyzed
with profit:
1. _an arch_ y, without + rule
2. _a path_ y, without + feel
3. _aut ops_ y, self + see
4. _col loqu_ y, together + speak
5. _ob loqu_ y, against + speak
6. _poly gam_ y, many + marriage
7. _sym path_ y, together + feel
8. _sym phon_ y, together + sound
#tort, tors# = twist, wring, wrest.
1. _con_ tort, together
2. _dis_ tort, aside
3. _ex_ tort, out
4. _re_ tort, back
5. torch
6. tor _ment_, that which
7. tortoise
8. tort _ure_, that which
1. To _twist together_; to turn awry. "A form _contorted_ and
misshapen from that which nature gave."
2. To _twist aside_; to twist out of shape; to wrest from the true
meaning. "For gold the hireling judge _distorts_ the laws."
3. To _wring_ or wrest _out of_ or away from; to get by force or by
taking unfair advantage. "'Till the injurious Romans did _extort_ this
tribute from us, we were free."
4. To bend, _twist_ or turn _back_. A _retort_ is a short and pointed
reply _turned back_ on an assailant. A _retort_ tube is one _twisted_
or bent back at one end.
5. The _torch_ is so called because the wick is _twisted_ like a rope.
6. _Torment_ comes from _tormentum_, a machine (engine) for throwing
stones to inflict _torture_.
7. The _tortoise_ is so called because of its _twisted_ or crooked
feet.
8. _Wringing_ pain; anguish of body or mind. "In ancient Greece,
_torture_ was never employed except in case of treason".
#tract# = draw.
1. _abs_ tract, away
2. _at_ tract, to
3. _con_ tract, together
4. _de_ tract, from
5. _dis_ tract, apart
6. _ex_ tract, out
7. _pro_ tract, forward
8. _re_ tract, back
9. _re_ treat, back
10. _sub_ tract, under
11. trace
12. tract _able_, capable of
13. trail
14. train
1. To _draw away_; to consider apart. "In truth the object and
sensation are the same thing and cannot be _abstracted_ from each
other."
2. To _draw to_ or toward. A magnet _attracts_ iron filings.
3. To _draw together_ or closer. Heat expands and cold _contracts_.
4. To _draw_ away _from_. To take away a part of something, especially
from one's credit. "Should I detract his worth, 'twould argue want of
merit in myself."
5. To _draw apart_ or away. The attention is _distracted_ when it is
_drawn apart_ from the thing in hand.
6. To _draw out_, to withdraw. Honey is sometimes _extracted_ from the
honeycomb and the comb replaced in the beehive.
7. To _draw_ forward; to extend or prolong; as, "England desired not
to _protract_ the war."
8. To _draw back_; to take back what has been said. When one finds he
has said a hasty thing he would do well to _retract_ it.
9. To _draw back_, as from an enemy. "Come, shepherd, let us make an
honorable _retreat_."
10. To _draw_ away; as apart from the whole. Literally to _draw_ away
from _under_, or in an underhanded way, as by stealth. The word is
very seldom used literally.
11. A _trace_ is one of the tugs or straps by which a vehicle is
_drawn_.
12. A _tractable_ child is one which can be easily led or _drawn_.
13. _Trail_ means to _draw_ along, or what is _drawn_.
14. A _train_ consists of cars _drawn_ by a locomotive.
#ven, vent# = come.
1. _ad_ vent, to
2. _ad_ vent ure, upon
3. _a_ venue, to
4. _con_ vene, together
5. _circum_ vent, around
6. _e_ vent, out
7. _inter_ vention, between
8. _in_ vent, upon
9. _re_ venue, back
10. _pre_ vent, before
1. A _coming_ or arrival of any important event or personage. The
_advent_ of summer. An _Adventist_ is one who makes the second
personal coming of Christ a special feature in his doctrine.
2. An _adventure_ is a stirring experience, _come upon_, as it were,
suddenly and unexpectedly.
3. That which _comes to_ a certain place. Formerly an _avenue_ was a
roadway bordered with trees which _comes to_ a residence.
4. To _come together_. "The household fowls _convene_."
5. To _circumvent_ an individual is to gain an advantage over him in a
secret and round about (_coming around_) way.
6. The _outcome_ of an occurrence; as, "In that _event_ all will be
right." "Marriage is the principal _event_ for good or evil in all
lives."
7. The act of _coming between_ persons or objects; especially
interference with the acts of others.
8. To _come upon_; to find out or discover.
9. _Revenue_ is that which _comes back_, as from an investment; income
from all forms of one's property.
10. To stop or hinder from happening by means of previous measures.
Originally _prevent_ meant to _come before_; as in Matt. xvii:25:
"When Peter was come into the house, Jesus _prevented_ him."
#vers, vert# = turn.
1. _ad_ verse, to (against)
2. ad vers _ity_, state of
3. _ad_ vert, to
4. ad vert _ise_, act of
5. _a_ vers ion, away
6. _a_ vert, away
7. _di_ verse, apart
8. _di_ version, aside
9. _di_ vorce, apart
10. _in_ vert, into
11. _per_ verse, thoroughly
12. _re_ verse, back
13. _trans_ verse, across
14. _versat_ ile, capable of
15. vers _ion_, that which
16. vertex
17. vertigo
18. vortex
1. _Turned against_; antagonistic. _Adverse_ winds. "Error is
_adverse_ to human happiness."
2. _State of_ adverse fortune; a condition of calamity, distress, or
unhappiness. "Ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved
you out of all _adversities_."
3. To _turn_ the mind or attention _to_; as, "I will only _advert_ to
some leading points in the argument."--_Emerson._
4. To _advertise_ an article is to cause the public to _turn_
attention _to_ it.
5. A _turning away_ from. "Adhesion to vice and _aversion_ to
goodness."
6. To _turn away_ or aside. "Till ardent prayer _averts_ the public
woe."
7. _Diverse_ ways are different ways--they _turn apart_.
8. The act of _turning aside_ from a course; as the _diversion_ of the
mind from study.
9. A judgment or decree dissolving marriage, and thus _turning_
husband and wife _apart_ from each other.
10. To _turn into_ another position; as, upside down, inside out, end
for end, etc.
11. A _perverse_ inclination is one _thoroughly_ wrong or _turned_
from the right.
12. To _turn back_; as to _reverse_ an engine.
13. A _transverse_ beam is one _turned across_ others.
14. _Capable of_ moving or _turning_ around; as a _versatile_ spindle;
turning with ease from one thing to another; many sided; as, a
_versatile_ writer.
15. _That which_ is translated (or _turned_) from another language;
as, the King James _version_ of the Bible.
16. The highest point, peak, or summit. Literally the _turning_ point.
17. A _turning_ or whirling around; dizziness or giddiness.
"That old _vertigo_ in his head
Will never leave him till he's dead."
18. A _whirl_pool. (_Vortex_ is another form of _vertex_.)
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#ic# = pertaining to.
1. _aqua_ tic, water
2. _arc_ tic, bear
3. _barbar_ ic, foreign; uncivilized
4. _chron_ ic, time
5. _civ_ ic, citizen
6. _dom_ estic, house
7. _epi dem_ ic, upon + people
8. _erra_ tic, wander
9. _Homer_ ic, Homer
10. _luna_ tic, moon
11. _lyr_ ic, lyre, harp
12. _metal_ lic, metal
13. _metr_ ic, measure
14. _numer_ ic, number
15. _op_ tic, eye
16. _pan_ ic, Pan
17. _phon_ ic, sound
18. _publ_ ic, people
19. _rust_ ic, country
20. _techn_ ic, art, trade
2. _Arctic_ means, literally, _pertaining to_ the northern
constellations called the Great and Little _Bears_; hence pertaining
to the north polar regions.
8. _Erratic_ means _wandering_ from the proper or usual course in
opinion or conduct.
9. _Homeric_ means _relating to Homer_, the great epic poet of ancient
Greece, or to the poetry which he wrote.
10. A _lunatic_ is one who is periodically insane, with intervals of
sanity (as if affected by the _moon_).
11. _Lyric_ poetry is that which is adapted to the _lyre_ or harp; fit
to be sung to an accompaniment.
16. _Panic_ means sudden or groundless fright, such as was said to
have been caused by _Pan_, the god of pastures and forests.
#ise, (ize)# = make, do, cause.