Concise (adjective) /kənˈsaɪs/

Concise < L concisus "cut off, brief" < L concidere "to cut off"
< L com- "with" < L com < L cum < PIE root *kom- "beside, by, with"
+
< L caedere "to cut" < PIE root *kae-id- "to strike"

: giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words

// I don't know the concise meaning of this assignment

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

pithy, brief, condensed lenghty, wordy none

Derivations
concisely (adverb)
conciseness (noun)

Precise (adjective) /prɪˈsaɪs/

Precise < OF précis "condensed" < ML precisus < L praecisus "abrupt" < L praecidere "shorten"
< L prae "before" < PIE *peri- < PIE root *per- "forward; hence 'in front of, before'"
+
< L -cidere < L caedere "to cut" < PIE root -kae-id- "to strike"

: very accurate and exact

// This assignment is very precise.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

accurate, exact, spot-on coarse, general, imprecise none

Derivations
preciseness (noun)
precisely (adverb)

Encode (verb) /ɪnˈkəʊd/

Encode < E en- "make, put in"
+
< E code < OF code "system of laws" < L codex "systematic classification of statuory law" < L caudex "book"

: to change ordinary language into letters, symbols, etc. in order to send secret messages

// I encoded my messages so noone but you could read it.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

cipher, inscribe, decode encoding (progressive), encoded (past&perfect), encodes (present)
Derivations
encoder (noun)
Decode (verb) /diːˈkəʊd/
Decode < E de- < L de "undo"
+
< E code, see encode above

: to convert something written in code into normal language

// I can't decode the meaning of this assignment.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

decipher, decrypt, crack encode, encrypt decoding (progressive), decoded (past&perfect), decodes (present)

Derivations
decoder (noun)

Unison (noun) /ˈjuːnɪsn/

Unison < F unisson < ML unisonus "having one sound" < LL unisonius "monotonous"
< L uni- "one" < PIE root *oi-no- "one, unique"
+
< L sonus "sound" < PIE root *swen- "to sound"

: do it at the same time or work together

// Let's complete this assignment in unison.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

conjunction, consensus, accord conflict, discord, disunity unisons (plural)

Derivations
none

Ensue (verb) /ɪnˈsjuː/

Ensue < OF ensu- < OF ensivre "follow close upon" < LL insequere < L insequi "to pursue"
< L in- "upon" < PIE root *en "in"
+
< L sequi "follow" < PIE root *sekw- "to follow"

: to happen after or as a result of another event

// Joy will ensue after this assignment finishes.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

follow, succede precede, leave ensuing (progressive), ensued (past&perfect), ensues (present)

Derivations
None
Joint (noun) /dʒɔɪnt/
Joint < OF joint < L iunctus "united" < L iungere "to join together" < PIE root *yeug- "to join"

: the point of contact between elements of an animal skeleton with the parts that surround and support it

// I can adjust the joints of this model.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

junction, connection, socket none joints (plural)

Derivations
jointed (adjective)
jointedly (adverb)
jointedness (noun)

Adjust (verb) /əˈdʒʌst/

Adjust < E ajusten "to correct" < OF ajuster "calibrate" < LL adiuxtare "to bring near" < L ad "to" < PIE root *ad- "to"
+
< L iuxta "next" < PIE root
*yeug- "to join"

: to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better

// I can adjust the joints of the other model.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

edit, tune, fix brake adjusting (progressive), adjusted (past&perfect), adjusts (present)

Derivations
adjustability (noun)
adjustable (adjective)
adjustive (adjective)

Tedious (adjective) /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious < OF tedieus < LL taediosus "wearisome" < L taedium related to L taedet "it is wearisome" and L taedere "to
weary" < ?

: lasting or taking too long and not interesting

// This assignment is tedious.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

tiresome, boring, drag interesting, engaging, fun none

Derivations
tediously (adverb)
tediousness (noun)
Band (verb) /bænd/
Band < F bander "to bind" < OF bande "a strip" < Gmc *bindan < PIE root *bhendh- "to bind"

: to gather together

// Let’s band together to complete this quest.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

unite, unify dissociate, disunify banding (progressive), banded (past&perfect), bands (present)

Derivations
bander (noun)

Surpass (verb) /səˈpɑːs/

Surpass < F surpasser "go beyond" < OF sur "beyond" < OF sour- < L super "above, over" < PIE root *uper "over"
+
< OF passer "to go by" < VL *passare "to walk, pass" < L passus "step, pace"
< PIE root *pete- "to spread"

: to do or be better than somebody/something

// I’m gonna surpass my limits here and now.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

beat, exceed, outclass, excel fail, fall behind, lose surpassing (progressive), surpassed (past&perfect), surpasses (presen

Derivations
surpassable (adjective)

Testament (noun) /ˈtestəmənt/

Testament < L testamentum "a last will" < L testari "make a will" < L testis "witness" < PIE *tri-st-i- "third person
standing by" < PIE root *tris- "three"

: a thing that shows that something else exists or is true

// My sickness is a testament to this assingments difficulty.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

proof, testimony, validation disproof testaments (plural)

Derivations
testamentary (adjective)
Nominate (verb) /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/
Nominate < L nominatus < L nominare "to name" < L nomen "name" < PIE root *no-men- "name"

: to formally suggest that somebody/something should be chosen for an important role, prize, position, etc.

// I want to nominate this assignment for hardest assignment award.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

call, designate, name, label reject, condemn nominating (progressive), nominated (past&perfect), nominates (present

Derivations
nominatable (adjective)
nominator (noun)
nominee (noun)

Supersede (verb) /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/

Supersede < F superceder "desist" < L supersedere "sit on top of" < L super "above" < L *(s)uper- < PIE root *uper
"over"
+
< L sedere "to sit" < PIE root *sed- "to sit"

: to take the place of something/somebody that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer the best available

// This assignment supersedes my freetime.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

displace, succede, usurp precede, fail, superseding (progressing), superseded (past&perfect), supersedes (progressive)

Derivations
superseder (noun)

Retain (verb) /rɪˈteɪn/

Retain < OF retenir "keep" < L retinere "hold back" < L re- "back" < ?
+
< L tenere "to hold" < PIE root *ten-

: to keep something; to continue to have something

// I want to retain my free time.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

hold, keep, reserve give up, hand over, yield retaining (progressive), retained (past&perfect), retaines (present)

Derivations
none
Scheme (noun) /skiːm/
Scheme < G skhema "figure" < G skhein "to get" < G ekhein "to hold" < PIE root *segh- "to hold"

: a plan or program of action, especially a crafty or secret one

// What is she scheming?

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

plan, ploy, project disorder, disorganization schemes (plural)

Derivations
schemer (noun)

Devise (verb) /dɪˈvaɪz/

Devise < OF deviser "plan" < VL *divisare < L dividere "to divide"

: to invent something new or a new way of doing something

// I need to devise a plan to work faster.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

invent, formulate, forge destroy, neglect, ruin devising (progressive), devised (past&perfect), devises (present)

Derivations
devisable (adjective)
deviser (noun)

Restrain (verb) /rɪˈstreɪn/

Restrain < E restreinen "to prevent" < OF restraindre "to press together" < L restringere "tie back"

: to stop somebody/something from doing something, especially by using physical force

// I have to restrain myself before I injure a limb.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

confine, constrain, subdue aid, allow, release restraining (progressive), restrained (past&perfect), restraines (presen

Derivations
restrainable (adjective)
restrainer (noun)
Prominent (adjective) /ˈprɒmɪnənt/
Prominent < L prominentem "prominent" < L prominere "stand out" < L pro "before"
+
< L -minere "project" < PIE root *men- "to
project"

: important or well known

// Doing this assignment is a prominent activity in my life now.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

outstanding, striking, standing out obscure, invisible none

Derivations
prominently (adverb)

Perpetrate (verb) /ˈpɜːpətreɪt/

Perpetrate < L perpetratus < L perpetrare "to perform" < L per- "completely"
+
< L patrare "carry out" < L pater "father"

: to commit a crime or do something wrong or evil

// This assignment is a crime perpetrated against us.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

carry out, commit, do refrain, prevent perpetrating (progressive), perpetrated (past&perfect), perpetrates (present)

Derivations
perpetration (noun)
perpetrator (noun)

Ponder (verb) /ˈpɒndə(r)/

Ponder < E ponderen < OF ponderer "to weigh" < L ponerare "ponder" < L pondus (genitive ponderis) "weight" < L
pendere "to hang" < PIE root *(s)pen- "to draw"

: to think about something carefully for a period of time

// I was pondering the day I will be free.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

reflect, examine, contemplate discard, forget, ignore pondering (progressive), pondered (past&perfect), ponders
(present)
Derivations
none
Induce (verb) /ɪnˈdjuːs/
Induce < L inducere "lead into" < L in- "into" < PIE root *en "in"
+
< L ducere "to lead" < PIE root *deuk- "to lead"

: to persuade or influence somebody to do something

// My sickness is induced by this assignment

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

generate, activate, produce destroy, halt, dissuade inducing (progressive), induced (past&present), induces
(present)
Derivations
none

Romanticize (verb) /rəʊˈmæntɪsaɪz/

Romanticize < E romantic < F romantique "pertaining to romance" < romant "a romance" < OF romanz "verse
narrative"
+
< E -ize < ME -isen < OF -iser/izer < LL izare < G -izein

: to make something seem more attractive or interesting than it really is

// I am romanticizing the past where I just lazed around.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

idealize, glamorize casual romanticizing (progressive), romanticized (past&perfect), romanticizes (present)

Derivations
romanticization (noun)

Confer (verb) /kənˈfɜː(r)/

Confer < OF conférer "to converse" < L conferre "to talk over" < L com "together" < PIE root *kom- "with"
+
< L ferre "to bear" < PIE root *bher- "to carry"
: to discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions or get advice

// I prefer confering with him over the decision.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

discuss, consult, speak keep quiet, fight conferring (progressive), conferred (past&perfect), confers (present)

Derivations
conferment (noun)
conferrable (adjective)
conferral (noun)
conferrer (noun)
Intrinsic (adjective) /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/
Intrinsic < OF intrinséque "inner" < ML intrinsecus "internal" < L intrinsecus "inwardly" < L intra "within"
+
< L secus "alongside" < PIE
*sekw-os- "following" < PIE root
*sekw- "to follow"

: belonging to or part of the real nature of something/somebody

// This assignment lacks any intrinsic interest.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

inherent, innate, underlying extrinsic, acquired, lerned none

Derivations
none

Refine (verb) /rɪˈfaɪn/

Refine < E re- "back from, again" < OF re- < L re- "again"
+
< E fine < OF fin "perfected" < L finis "limit"

: to make a substance pure by taking other substances out of it

// I refined my way of doing this assignment.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

clarify, distill corrupt, pollute refining (progressive), refined (past&perfect), refines (present)

Derivations
refiner (noun)

Circuitry (noun) /ˈsɜːkɪtri/

Circuitry < E circuit < OF circuit < L circuitus "a going around" < L circumire "go around" < L circum "round"
+ +
< E -ry < L ire "to go" < PIE root *ei
"to go"

: the detailed plan or arrangement of an electric circuit

// I don't understand electronics enough to build a circuitry.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

wiring, system, electronics none circiutries (plural)

Derivations
none
Quasi- (prefix) /kweɪzaɪ, kweɪsaɪ, kwɑːzi/
Quasi- < L quasi "as if" < L quam "as" < PIE root *kwo-
+
< L si "if" < PIE *swo- "so"

: that appears to be something but is not really so

// How about this quasi-dictionary assignment?

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

professed, surface real, true none

Derivations
none

Alter (verb) /ˈɔːltə(r)/

Alter < OF alterer "to change" < ML alterare "to change" < L alter "to other" < PIE root *al- "beyond"

: to become different; to make somebody/something different

// I should alter my noting style.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

change, make over, rework leave alone, remain, keep altering (progressive), altered (past&perfect), alters (present)

Derivations
alterability (noun)
alterable (adjective)
alterably (adverb)
alterer (noun)

Dissonance (noun) /ˈdɪsənəns/

Disonance < OF dissonance < ML dissonantia < L dissonantem < L dissonare "differ in sound" < L dis- "apart"
+
< L sonare "to sound"<
PIE root *swen- "to
sound"
: a combination of musical notes that do not sound pleasant together

// My ears bleed from this dissonance.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

disaccord consonance, accord dissonances (plural)

Derivations
none
Consonance (noun) /ˈkɒnsənəns/
Consonance < OF consonance < L consonantia "harmony" < L consonantem "agreeing in sound" < L consonare "to
sound together" < L com "together"
+
< L sonare "to sound" < PIE root *swen- "to sound"

: a combination of musical notes that sound pleasant together

// My ear likes this sweet consonance

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

harmony, accord dissonance, disaccord none

Derivations
none

Rudimentary (adjective) /ˌruːdɪˈmentri/

Rudimentary < E rudiment < F rudiment < L rudimentum "early training" < L rudis "unlearned"
+
< E -ary < L -arius, -aria, -arium "connected with" < PIE *-yo- "of or belonging to"

: dealing with only the most basic matters or ideas

// I need to start with the rudimentaries of this assignment.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

elementary, primitive, basic complex, intricate, advanced none

Derivations
rudimentarily (adverb)
rudimentariness (noun)

Animate (adjective) /ˈænɪmət/

Animate < L animatus < L animare "give breath to" < L anima "life, breath" < PIE root *ane- "to breathe"

: possessing or characterized by life : ALIVE

// I feel like this assingment is animate and it hunts me.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

alive, breathing, living inanimate, dead none

Derivations
animately (adverb)
animateness (noun)
Inanimate (adjective) /ɪnˈænɪmət/
Inanimate < LL inanimatus "lifeless" < L in- "not" < PIE root *ne-
+
< L animatus (see animate above)

: not alive in the way that people, animals and plants are

// Inanimate props almost look alive.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

dead, inactive, azoic animate, living none

Derivations
inanimately (adverb)
inanimateness (noun)

Pungent (adjective) /ˈpʌndʒənt/

Pungent < L pungentem < L pungere "to sting" < PIE root *peuk- "to prick"

: having a strong taste or smell

// This assignment paper has a pungent smell.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

aromatic, bitter, sharp mild, dull, bland none

Derivations
pungently (adverb)

Virtual (adjective) /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/

Virtual < ML virtualis < L virtus "excellence" < L vir "man" < PIE root *wi-ro- "man"

: made to appear to exist by the use of computer software

// This assignment has a virtual smell.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

coded, artificial real, actual none

Derivations
virtuality (noun)
virtually (adverb)
Odor (noun) /ˈəʊdə(r)/
Odor < AF odour < OF odor "smell" < L odor "a smell" < PIE root *hed- "to smell"

: a quality of something that stimulates the olfactory organç

// There is nothing I hate more than odor of cigarettes.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

smell, flavor, stench taste, odorless odors (plural)

Derivations
odored (adjective)
oderless (adjective)

Fraction (noun) /ˈfrækʃn/

Fraction < AF fraccioun < LL fractionem "a breaking" < ML fractionem "a fragment" < L frangere "to break
(something) in pieces" < Pro-Ita *frang- < PIE root *bhreg- "to break"

: a small part or amount of something

// A fraction of this assingment was enough.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

chunk, portion, fragment whole, entirety, total fractions (plural)

Derivations
None

Amplify (verb) /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/

Amplify < OF amplifier < L amplificare "to enlarge" < L amplus "large"
+
< L facere "to do" < PIE root *dhe- "to set"

: to increase something in strength, especially sound

// I amplified my speed at doing this assingment.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

augment, deepen, intensify decrease, weaken amplifying (progressive), amplified (past&perfect), amplifies (present)

Derivations
amplifier (noun)
Stabilize (verb) /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/
Stabilize < F stabiliser < F stabilitate < F stable "make steady or firm" < OF establir

: to become or to make something become steady and unlikely to change; to make something stable

// I have to stabilize my life going forward.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

balance, maintain, fix destroy, neglect, drop stabilizing (progressive), stabilized (past&perfect), stabilizes (present)

Derivations
stabilizization (noun)

Cyclical (adjective) /ˈsɪklɪkl/

Cyclical < E Cyclic < F cyclique < L cyclicus < G kyklikos "moving in a circle" < G kyklos "circle" < PIE kw€-kwl-o- < PIE
root *kwel- "to revolve, move around"
+
< E al "ofi like, related to" < ME -al < F or L -alis

: recurring at regular intervals.

// The cyclical 14atüre of this continuous assignment is amusing.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

periodic, repetitive, recurring once, linear none

Derivations
cyclically (adverb)

Simulate (verb) /ˈsɪmjuleɪt/

Simulate < L simulatus < L simulare "imitate" < L similis "resembling"

: to create particular conditions that exist in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training
purposes

// I want to wake up knowing I was playing life simulator.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

mimic, replicate, reproduce destroy simulating (progressive), simulated (past&perfect), simulates (present)

Derivations
simulative (adjective)
Gimmick (noun) /ˈɡɪmɪk/
Gimmick < ?

: an important feature that is not immediately apparent

// This assignment's gimmick is that it seems simple until you start to do it.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

feature, artifice, trick none gimmicks (plural)

Derivations
gimmicky (adjective)

Synthesize (verb) /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/

Synthesize < E synthesis < L synthesis "collection" < G synthesis "composition" < G syntithenai "put together" < G
syn- "together" + G tithenai "to put" < PIE root *dhe- "to set"
+
< E -ize (used to make verbs) < ME -isen < OF -izer < LL -izare < G -izein

: to produce a substance by means of chemical or biological processes

// I need to synthesize a third hand to do this assignment faster.

Synonyms Antonyms Inflections

arrange, create, blend divide, disperse synthesizing (progressive), synthesized (past&perfect), synthesizes (present)

Derivations
none