CAT Verbal Ability | Vocabulary List #10

By Neeraj Mishra|Updated : May 18th, 2020

Today's List

Root wordMeaningAssociated Words
cerebr/obrain

1. cerebral - pertaining to the brain;

  • cerebrate - to use the brain;
  • cerebrospinal - pertaining to the brain and the spinal cord
certsure

2. ascertain- to find out something with certainty;

  • certain - being absolutely sure;
  • certify - to state that something is true
chrom/o chromat/o, chroscolor, pigment

3. achromatic - without color;

  • chromium - a blue-white metallic chemical element,
  • chromatics - the study of color
chron/otime

4. chronic - lasting for a long time;

  • chronological - arranging events in time order,
  • synchronize - happening at the same time
chrys/o
gold, yellow

5. chrysanthemum and helichrysum - golden/yellow flowers;

  • chrysolite - a yellowish gem
cide, cisecut, kill

6. homicide - murder;

  • incisor - a sharp tooth for cutting food;
  • insecticide - a chemical used to kill insects

 

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