para-: parallel, paragraph, parking
2. extra-/hyper-: extreme
ex: extracurricular, hyperactive
3. mini-/micor-: small
4. uni-/mono-: one
5. ann-: year
ex: anniversary
6. gifted child
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2013/01/03
1. cleave: to cut or break into two or more parts
The volcano cleaved nearly in half after its last eruption.
2. clench: to hold something tightly, or press together your lips or your hands in anger or determination
He clenched his fist and waved it at the crowd.
3. climax: the most important or exciting part in the development of a story or situation, which usually happens near the end
The novel built to a shattering climax, leaving me breathless.
4. clinch: to succeed in making an agreement certain, esp. after a long period of discussion
The deal was clinched when they agreed to share the shipping costs.
5. cling: to hold tightly or to stick; to refuse to stop holding
They clung together in terror.
1. clip: a small object usually made of metal or plastic, used for fastening things together or holding them in position
The wires were fastened together with a plastic clip.
2. cliquey: behaving like a clique, not making other people feel welcome
I decided not to join the tennis club because I found it very cliquey.
3. clog: to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult
The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.
4. clump: a group, esp. of plants
Small clumps of hardy grass had sprung up between the rocks.
5. clutch: to hold or try to hold something tightly, often because of a state of fear or anxiety
The preschooler clutched his mother tightly.
The volcano cleaved nearly in half after its last eruption.
2. clench: to hold something tightly, or press together your lips or your hands in anger or determination
He clenched his fist and waved it at the crowd.
3. climax: the most important or exciting part in the development of a story or situation, which usually happens near the end
The novel built to a shattering climax, leaving me breathless.
4. clinch: to succeed in making an agreement certain, esp. after a long period of discussion
The deal was clinched when they agreed to share the shipping costs.
5. cling: to hold tightly or to stick; to refuse to stop holding
They clung together in terror.
2013/01/06
1. clip: a small object usually made of metal or plastic, used for fastening things together or holding them in position
The wires were fastened together with a plastic clip.
2. cliquey: behaving like a clique, not making other people feel welcome
I decided not to join the tennis club because I found it very cliquey.
3. clog: to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult
The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.
4. clump: a group, esp. of plants
Small clumps of hardy grass had sprung up between the rocks.
5. clutch: to hold or try to hold something tightly, often because of a state of fear or anxiety
The preschooler clutched his mother tightly.
2013/01/07
1. clutter: a condition of disorder, or a lot of objects that are in a state of disorder
The basement work area is filled with creative clutter.
2. clutch: to hold or try to hold something tightly, often because of a state of fear or anxiety
The preschooler clutched his mother tightly.
3. coax: to try to persuade someone to do something by gently asking or patiently encouraging the person
He’ll talk if you coax him.
4. cocky: too confident
Hugh is knowledgeable but not cocky.
5. cogent: persuasive and well expressed
He makes a cogent argument for improving early childhood education.
1. clutter: a condition of disorder, or a lot of objects that are in a state of disorder
The basement work area is filled with creative clutter.
2. clutch: to hold or try to hold something tightly, often because of a state of fear or anxiety
The preschooler clutched his mother tightly.
3. coax: to try to persuade someone to do something by gently asking or patiently encouraging the person
He’ll talk if you coax him.
4. cocky: too confident
Hugh is knowledgeable but not cocky.
5. cogent: persuasive and well expressed
He makes a cogent argument for improving early childhood education.
2013/01/08
1. code: a system for representing information with signs or symbols that are not ordinary language, or the signs or symbols themselves
Andrew writes computer code.
2. coddle: to protect and treat someone or something with great care
The coach does not coddle his players.
3. cogent: persuasive and well expressed
He makes a cogent argument for improving early childhood education.
4. cocky: too confident
Hugh is knowledgeable but not cocky.
5. coerce: to persuade someone forcefully to do something that he or she may not want to do
I don’t think anybody should be coerced into leaving.
1. code: a system for representing information with signs or symbols that are not ordinary language, or the signs or symbols themselves
Andrew writes computer code.
2. coddle: to protect and treat someone or something with great care
The coach does not coddle his players.
3. cogent: persuasive and well expressed
He makes a cogent argument for improving early childhood education.
4. cocky: too confident
Hugh is knowledgeable but not cocky.
5. coerce: to persuade someone forcefully to do something that he or she may not want to do
I don’t think anybody should be coerced into leaving.
2013/01/09
1. cognate: describes languages and words that have the same origin, or that are related and in some way similar
The Italian word ''mangiare'' (= to eat) is cognate with the French ''manger''.
2. cohabit: If two people, especially a man and woman who are not married, cohabit, they live together and have a sexual relationship:
About 23 percent of men and women aged 25 to 34 told researchers they had previously cohabited with a partner without it leading to marriage.
3. coincide: to happen at or near the same time
I timed my holiday to coincide with the children's school holiday.
4. cohere: to unite or to hold together as a unit:
His vision is of a world that coheres through human connection rather than rules.
5. collaborate: to work with someone else for a special purpose
Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.
1. cognate: describes languages and words that have the same origin, or that are related and in some way similar
The Italian word ''mangiare'' (= to eat) is cognate with the French ''manger''.
2. cohabit: If two people, especially a man and woman who are not married, cohabit, they live together and have a sexual relationship:
About 23 percent of men and women aged 25 to 34 told researchers they had previously cohabited with a partner without it leading to marriage.
3. coincide: to happen at or near the same time
I timed my holiday to coincide with the children's school holiday.
4. cohere: to unite or to hold together as a unit:
His vision is of a world that coheres through human connection rather than rules.
5. collaborate: to work with someone else for a special purpose
Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.
