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Definition• to turn over
Sentence• If noise had gravity, the
stadium would capsize in a second.
Examples• capsize a boat• risk of capsize
1. cap
size
Definition• the act of giving up or
yielding
Sentence• Management offered a
shorter workweek as a concession.
Examples• agree to a concession• make a concession
2. con
cess
ion
Definition• an amount of money owed
Sentence• Everyone gets a debit
card to handle their transactions.
Examples• enter a debit• debit an account
3. deb
it
Definition• sleeping or inactive
Sentence• The volcano has been
dormant for many years.
Examples• a dormant bear• a dormant plant
4. dor
man
t
Definition• curving or bowed outward
Sentence• There is a three-
dimensional, convex quality to the image.
Examples• a convex lens• convex mirror
5. con
vex
Definition• to trap
Sentence• The fisherman brought
equipment designed to ensnare fish in the water.
Examples• ensnare a rabbit• ensnared by lies
6. ensn
are
Definition• to make up, to
manufacture
Sentence• The finest craftspeople
fabricated this clock.
Examples• fabricate a story• fabricate the fuselage
7. fab
ricat
e
Definition• unbelievable
Sentence• The concept was
absolutely inconceivable.
Examples• inconceivable damage• inconceivable approach
8. inco
nceiv
able
Definition• across, with the horizon
Sentence• His bad back has left him
horizontal for a week.
Examples• horizontal line• horizontal position
9. hor
izon
tal
Definition• a maze
Sentence• I get disoriented when
trying to get through a labyrinth.
Examples• puzzled by a labyrinth• create a labyrinth
10. lab
yrin
th
Definition• something required
beforehand
Sentence• A visa is still a prerequisite
for travel in foreign countries.
Examples• prerequisite for college• prerequisite for election
11. pre
requis
ite
Definition• mistreat
Sentence• The boy abused his
privilege and it was taken away.
Examples• abuse a pet• abuse authority
12. abuse
Definition• to give
Sentence• The trophy was
bestowed upon the winner.
Examples• bestow a reward• bestow meaning
13. bes
tow
Definition• a heading or subtitle
Sentence• The student read the
caption under the photo.
Examples• read the caption• write a caption
14. cap
tion
Definition• to work around, to get
around
Sentence• We had to circumvent the
lake to continue on our trip.
Examples• circumvent the truth• circumvent real issues
15. circ
umve
nt
Definition• to carry from one place to
another, to get an idea across
Sentence• The purpose of writing papers
is to convey a message.
Examples• convey a meaning• convey a reaction
16. con
vey
Definition• to follow, to come as a
result
Sentence• Unless something changes,
disaster will surely ensue.
Examples• results will ensue• a battle will ensue
17. ensu
e
Definition• the face or front of
something
Sentence• Its flat façade conceals a
soaring interior of internal walkways around an atrium.
Examples• a building façade• façade of wealth
18. faç
ade
Definition• to tear, cut, mangle
Sentence• The barbed wire
lacerated his hands.
Examples• lacerate her arm• lacerated leaves
19. lac
erat
e
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