Search References UpdateCross-Reference Groups: a-azFind the word, or words, that you want to see either on this site or on the internet.From time to time, new units are added to this extended free Cross-reference search area that have been “completed”; that is, with as many definitions as can be found or with a significant number of vocabulary examples. a-, ab-, abs- (Latin: from, away, away from; used as a prefix). With definitions but no quizzes a-, an- (Greek: no, absence of, without, lack of, not; used as a prefix). With definitions but no quizzes abacus (Hebrew > Greek > Latin > Middle English: dust). With a definition but no quiz -able (Latin: a suffix). With definitions but no quizzes abdomino-, abdomi-, abdomen- (Latin: belly, venter [the use of “stomach” is considered incorrect for this element]). With definitions but no quizzes -ability (Latin: a suffix). Used as the noun form of -able; forming nouns of quality from, or corresponding to, adjectives in -able; the quality in an agent that makes an action possible. The suffix -ible has related meanings. Listed head words, with a few definitions and no quizzes. -able (Latin: a suffix). A suffix that forms adjectives. The suffix -ible has related meanings; expressing ability, capacity, fitness; capable of, fit for, able to be done, can be done, inclined to, tending to, given to. A few listed head words, with definitions and no quizzes. abluto-, ablut- (Latin: a washing [especially as a ritual], cleansing). With definitions but no quizzes -ably (Latin: a suffix). In an able manner, or capably; forming adverbs corresponding to adjectives in -able. The suffix -ible has related meanings. Currently there are a few listed head words with a few definitions, but no quizzes. abort-, aborti- (Latin: miscarry, pass away, perish by an untimely birth). With definitions but no quizzes abysso-, abyss-, abys- (Greek > Latin: Greek [abussoz], a-, “no” plus bussos, “bottom” through Latin [abyssus] no bottom, bottomless). With definitions but no quizzes acerbo-, acerb- (Latin: bitter, sharp, sour, stinging). With definitions but no quizzes. aco-, aceo- (Greek: remedy, cure). With definitions but no quizzes. acous-, acou-, acouo-, acoustico-, acouto-, acousti-, -acousia, -acousis, -acoustical, acu- (Greek: hearing, listening, of or for hearing). With definitions and two quizzes. -acro, acr- (Greek: high, highest, highest point; top, tip end, outermost; extreme; extremity of the body). With definitions and two quizzes. adelpho-, adelph-, -adelphia, -adelphous (Greek: brother). With definitions but no quizzes. -adeno-, aden- (Greek: gland(s), glandular [from “acorn”]). With definitions but no quizzes. aeolo-, aeol- (Latin: air, wind; rapid, quick). With definitions but no quizzes. -aero, aer- (Greek: air, mist, wind). With definitions and two quizzes. aesculus- (Latin: ancient name of an Italian oak; now applied to the horse chestnut). With a definition but no quizzes. aesth-, esth-, aesthe-, esthe-, aesthesio-, esthesio-, aesthesia-, -esthesia, -aesthetic, -esthetic, -aesthetical, -esthetical, -aesthetically, -esthetically (Greek: feeling, sensation, perception). With definitions and five quizzes. agape- (Greek > Latin: love feast of the early Christians; love, love feast; to love). With definitions but no quizzes. agglutino-, aggluto-, agglutin- (Latin: ad-, “to, toward, near” plus gluten, glutinis, “glue, beeswax”). With definitions but no quizzes. aigialo-, aigial-, aigi- (Greek: beach, seashore; and also a cliff). With definitions but no quizzes. agora-, -gor- (Greek: assembly, market place; open space, public speaking; originally, “to unite”). With definitions but no quizzes. agra- (Greek > Latin: pertaining to land or fields). With definitions but no quizzes. agrosto-, agrost- (Greek: wild grass; grass). With definitions but no quizzes. ala-, ali-, al- (Latin: wing). With definitions but no quizzes. alga [s.], algae [pl.], alg- (Latin: seaweed). With definitions but no quizzes. algesi-, alge-, alges-, algesio-, algo-, alg-, algio-, -algesia, -algesic, -algetic, -algic, -algia, -algy (Greek: pain, sense of pain; painful; hurt). With definitions and three quizzes. algo-, alg- (Greek: pain). With definitions but no quizzes. allotrio- , allotri- (Greek: different, of or belonging to another; foreign, strange; abnormal; perverse). With definitions but no quizzes. amatho-, amath-, amathi- (Greek: sand [dust]). With definitions but no quizzes. ambi-, amb- (Latin: both, on both sides; around, about). With definitions but no quizzes. amblyo-, ambly- (Greek: dull, dullness, dim, dimness, blunt; stupid). With definitions but no quizzes. -andro-, andr-, -ander, -andra, -andria, -andrian, -andric, -andrism, -androus, -andries, -andry (Greek: man, male; as contrasted to woman; stamen or anther). With definitions and two quizzes. anima-, anim- (Latin: animal life; breath; soul; mind). With definitions but no quizzes. apodyso-, -apodys-, -dyso, -dys, -dysis (Greek: undress, disrobe; take off, strip, lay bare; shed, molt). With definitions but no quizzes. aracho-, arachi-, araki- (Greek > Latin: legume; peanut). With definitions but no quizzes. athero-, ather- (Greek: groats, porridge). With a definition but no quizzes. author- (Latin: master, leader; he/she who brings about [something]). With a definition but no quizzes.
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