Bellicose
Adjective: Warlike in nature
-bellwar
Root Word(s)
combative
Synonym
peaceful
Antonym
Picture
The bellicose soldiers were in the habit of fighting its enemies.
Antebellum
Adjective: Occurring before war
Literal Meaning: Before the way
Antebefore
Prefix
-bellwar
Root Word(s)
Synonym
Antonym
Picture
Although much has changed, there are some places in the South that remain as they did in the
antebellum years.
Belligerence
Noun: Warlike mood or attitude
-bellwar
Prefix
Root Word(s)
Synonym
peace
Antonym
Picture
Despite the belligerence of the Patriots, the Giants won the game by 3 points
Enamored
Adjective: Fond of; feeling love towards
Literal Meaning: To pour together
-amlove
Root Word(s)
charmed
Synonym
repulsed
Antonym
Picture
Even though they have been together for 48 years my parents are still enamored by each other.
Amiable
Adjective: Good Natured; Cheerful
Literal Meaning: To pour into
-able
-am-
Able to
love
Suffix
Root Word(s)
cordial
Synonym
belligerent
Antonym
Picture
When Jenae arrived at her interview the woman greeted her with an amiable smile
Amicable
Adjective: Not bitter or hostile; friendly
-able
-am-
Able to
love
Prefix
Root Word(s)
affable
Synonym
bellicose
Antonym
Picture
Although they were supposed to be enemies the animals had an amicable relationship
Antagonize
Verb: to struggle against
anti-
-agon-
against
Contest or struggle
Prefix
Root Word(s)
oppose
Synonym
soothe
Antonym
Picture
No matter how the Republicans antagonize the President, he never gets angry or upset.
Protagonist
Noun: The main character in a work of literature
proto-
-agon-
first
to hold
Prefix
Root Word(s)
Synonym
Antonym
Picture
Odysseus is the protagonist of Homer’s Odyssey.
Antagonist
Noun: One who is hostile towards; one who opposes
antiagainst
Prefix
-ist
one who does
Suffix
-agonContest or struggle
Root Word(s)
Synonym
Antonym
Picture
Poseidon was one of Odysseus’ many antagonists.
Philosophical
Adjective: Calm and wise; reasonable
-phil- + sophos
Love + Wisdom
Prefix
Root Word(s)
Synonym
Antonym
Picture
Even though she was under a great deal of stress, Coretta Scott King always seemed to be
philosophical about everything.
Philanthropy
Noun: Charitable donation to public causes
-phil- + -anthroplove + mankind
Prefix
Root Word(s)
Synonym
Antonym
Picture
Bill Gates and his wife Melinda have a philanthropic organization that donates money to
public causes.
Bibliophile
Noun: One who loves books
-phil- + -bibliolove + books
Prefix
Root Word(s)
Synonym
Antonym
Picture
Mrs. Holliman has been a bibliophile since she was little.