sent, sens
to feel
sub
under
fac, fic
face
com, con
with
spec, spic
to look, see
jour
day
sur, surg
to rise, above
fus
pour
ad, ac, a
to, toward, at
here
to stick
err
to wander
circum
around
fused
blended or united
superficial
(adj.) on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow
profuse
(adj.) very abundant; given or flowing freely
facade
(n.) the front or face of a building; a surface appearance (as opposed to what may lie behind)
efface
(v.) to wipe out; to keep oneself from being noticed
diffuse
(v.) to spread or scatter freely or widely; (adj.) wordy, long-winded, or unfocused; scattered or widely spread
infusion
(n.) an injection of one substance into another; the permeation of one substance by another (The infusion of Eastern religion into Western philosophy created interesting new schools of thought.)
deface
(v.) to injure or destroy the surface or appearance of; to damage the value, influence, or effect of; to face down, outshine
circumspect
careful, cautious
circumference
the outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter
spectacle
something displayed for the public to see
suspect
not able to be trusted; suspicious
speculate
to look at and think about something from different points of view
perspicuous
clearly expressed; easy to understand
conspicuous
Easily seen or noticed
introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
species
A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.
errant
wandering or straying
err
wander, go astray
subjugate
to conquer by force, bring under complete control
submit
to "send" yourself under someone else's control; to give in to someone else's power
erratic
(adj.) not regular or consistent; different from what is ordinarily expected; undependable
aberration
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
subvert
to undermine; to corrupt
subdue
to bring under control
subversive
(adj.) intended to undermine or overthrow; (n.) one who advocates or attempts to undermine a political system
substrate
reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction
adjourn
(v.) to stop proceedings temporarily; move to another place
sojourner
traveler; seeker of the truth
adage
a proverb, wise saying
accelerate
(v.) to speed up, cause to move faster; to bring about more quickly
allure
(v.) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm
acquiesce
(v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit
accolade
tribute; honor; praise
adulterate
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
surpass
to exceed
surge
(v.) to have a heavy, violent, swelling motion (like waves); (n.) a powerful forward rush
condone
to pardon or overlook
contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
surfeit
an excessive amount
surmount
to overcome, rise above
insurrection
rebellion
insurgent
(n.) one who rebels or rises against authority; (adj.) rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on
consternation
dismay, confusion
adhere
to stick to
coherent
(adj.) holding or sticking together; making a logical whole; comprehensible, meaningful
consent
permission
dissent
(v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement
adherent
(n.) a follower, supporter; (adj.) attached, sticking to
sentiment
a feeling about something
insentient
unfeeling
desensitize
to lessen the feeling or awareness; to make less sensitive