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33 English words with meanings: -ant, -ics, -ology, bio-, borrowing… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. -ant (noun) — a person or thing that does a particular action or causes a result
    Example: The suffix -ant can form a noun.
    Synonyms: suffix, ending, morpheme
  2. -ics (phrase) — a part meaning the study of a subject
    Example: The suffix -ics appears in physics and economics.
  3. -ology (phrase) — a word ending meaning the study of a subject
    Example: The ending -ology means the study of something.
  4. bio- /'baɪoʊ/ (prefix) — a prefix meaning life or living things
    Example: Bio- means life.
  5. borrowing /'bɒr.oʊ.ɪŋ/ (noun) — The taking of a word or idea from one language into another.
    Example: Word borrowing can change a language over time.
    Synonyms: loanword adoption, lexical borrowing
  6. constitute /'kɑnstɪ,tut/ (verb) — to make up or form something as a part
    Example: These fees constitute most of the cost.
    Synonyms: make up, form, compose
  7. generalise /'dʒenrəlaɪz/ (verb) — make a general statement about a whole group
    Example: It's hard to generalise from one example.
    Synonyms: broaden, infer generally, make a general statement
  8. implant /ɪm'plænt/ (verb) — To place something firmly into a body or surface.
    Example: The doctor will implant the device under the skin.
    Synonyms: insert, embed
  9. mechanical /mə'kænɪkl/ (adjective) — working or operating by machine parts, not by human feeling or thought
    Example: The machine has a mechanical arm.
    Synonyms: machine-driven, automated, robotic
  10. morpheme /'mɔ:rfi:m/ (noun) — the smallest part of a word that has meaning
    Example: The prefix "un-" is a morpheme.
    Synonyms: word part, smallest meaning unit, morph
  11. not the most /nɑt ðə moʊst/ (phrase) — less than the best or most important
    Example: She's not the most patient person.
    Synonyms: not very, less than ideal, not especially
  12. outweigh /,aʊt'weɪ/ (verb) — to be more important or heavier than something else
    Example: The benefits outweigh the risks.
    Synonyms: surpass, exceed, be more important than
  13. post-colonial /,poʊstkə'loʊniəl/ (adjective) — happening after foreign rule has ended
    Example: The novel explores post-colonial life.
    Synonyms: postindependence, after colonial rule, post-imperial
  14. power-hungry /,paʊər'hʌŋɡri/ (adjective) — Needing a lot of power to work.
    Example: This game is power-hungry and drains the battery fast.
    Synonyms: power-intensive, energy-hungry
  15. pre-colonial /,pri:kə'loʊniəl/ (adjective) — happening before foreign rule began
    Example: The museum shows pre-colonial artifacts.
    Synonyms: before colonial rule, preindependence, pre-imperial
  16. primitive /'prɪmɪtɪv/ (adjective) — very simple and old-fashioned, with little development
    Example: The cave paintings look primitive.
    Synonyms: basic, simple, old-fashioned
  17. product of its time /'prɑ:.dʌkt əv ɪts taɪm/ (phrase) — strongly shaped by the ideas and style of its period
    Example: The film is a product of its time.
    Synonyms: period piece, shaped by its era
  18. quadruple /'kwɑ:drəpəl/ (verb) — to make four times as many or as much
    Example: The company plans to quadruple its output.
    Synonyms: multiply by four, increase fourfold, times four
  19. recover from a long decline /rɪ'kʌvər frəm ə lɔ:ŋ dɪ'klaɪn/ (phrase) — to become healthy or successful again after a long period of decline
    Example: The economy is starting to recover from a long decline.
    Synonyms: bounce back, recover, improve
  20. redevelop /,ri:dɪ'vɛləp/ (verb) — to build or improve an area or place again
    Example: The city plans to redevelop the old dock area.
    Synonyms: rebuild, renovate, revitalize
  21. run-of-the-mill /,rʌn əv ðə 'mɪl/ (adjective) — ordinary and not special
    Example: It was a run-of-the-mill meeting.
    Synonyms: ordinary, average, commonplace
  22. shoddy /'ʃɑ:di/ (adjective) — made badly and likely to break or fail
    Example: The chair was shoddy and broke quickly.
    Synonyms: poor-quality, cheap, inferior
  23. substandard /,sʌb'stændərd/ (adjective) — below the usual or expected quality
    Example: The work was substandard and needed fixing.
    Synonyms: inferior, below standard, poor-quality
  24. substantive /səb'stæn.tɪv/ (adjective) — important and having real meaning or effect
    Example: The report includes substantive evidence.
    Synonyms: important, meaningful, significant
  25. threefold /'θri:foʊld/ (adverb) — by three times as much or as many
    Example: Profits have increased threefold this year.
    Synonyms: three times, triple, three times as much
  26. thrive (on) /θraɪv/ (verb) — to grow well and become strong or successful
    Example: These plants thrive on warm weather.
    Synonyms: flourish, prosper
  27. twofold /'tu:foʊld/ (adjective) — two times as much or as many
    Example: The team saw a twofold increase in sales.
    Synonyms: double, twice, two times as much
  28. unprocessed /,ʌnprə'sest/ (adjective) — Not changed by industrial processing or added ingredients.
    Example: This soup is unprocessed and contains only natural ingredients.
    Synonyms: natural, unrefined, raw
  29. upgrade /'ʌpɡreɪd/ (verb) — to improve something to a better version or level
    Example: We need to upgrade the software.
    Synonyms: improve, modernize, enhance
  30. utilise /'ju:təlaɪz/ (verb) — to use something for a purpose
    Example: We can utilise old boxes for storage.
    Synonyms: use, employ, make use of

…and 3 more words in this set.

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