Root Words Of the Day
ego : self
egoistic – self-centered; alter ego – a higher aspect of oneself;
egomania – excessive preoccupation with oneself.
em, en: into, cover with, cause
empathy – intention to feel like another person;
empower – put into power; engorge – make larger.
endo:within, inside
endotherm – a creature that can keep its inside temperature fairly constant;
endocrine – relating to glands that secrete directly into the blood or lymph;
endogamy – the custom to marry within one’s clan, tribe etc.
enn/i, anni: years
bicentennial – of or relating to an age or period of 200 years;
centennial – of or relating to an age or period of 100 years;
perennial -lasting through many years.
en, in : inside, inwards
envision – to picture in the mind; enclose – lock inside;
inwards – towards the inside.
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