Word power -3 -- root : biblio

Root word biblio means book

e.g - bibliography, bibliophile

Bibliography - list of books or articles about a particular subject or by a particular author.

There is a usual bibliography at the end of each chapter.

Bibliophile - A person who loves or collect books.

Word power -2 -- root : ag, act

Latin root ag, act means to do, perform actions, drive.

e.g - agenda, agile, enact, agent.

Agenda - listof things to be done, to be discussed or decided upon.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows....

Agile - active, able to move quickly and easily.

as agile as a monkey

Enact - perform (a part, play etc) on, make or pass (a decree)

Drama enacted by children
Recently a new bill was enacted by the Parliament.

Agent - a person who acts for or manages the affairs of, other people in business, politics etc.

a travel agent

Word power -1 -- root : ac, acr, acu

Latin root ac, acr, acu means keen, sharp, unpleasantly bitter

e.g - acrid, acrimony, acuity, acute, acerbic, acumen, acupuncture.

Acrid - having sharp quality in smells and taste; bitter or burning to the senses; bitter in temper or manner

An acrid dispute
Acrid fumes from burning rubber

Acrimony - sharpness of speech or temper; bitterness of manner or words

The dispute was settled without acrimony

Acuity - sharpness of mind, thought, vision or hearing; quick in understanding

The teacher has great mental acuity

Acumen - sharpness of mind; intelligence; ability to take good decisions; shrewdness.

Display great political acumen

Acid - sharp; sour

Vinegar has an acid taste.

Acerbic - sharp and harsh

An acerbic remark


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