
acro
high
acrobat, acrophobia
Greek

culp
blame
culprit, exculpate
Latin

derm
skin
dermatologist, hypodermic
Greek

zo
animal
zoo, zodiac, Mesozoic
Greek

per
through
percolate, perception
Latin

pac
peace
pacify, pacifier, pacifist
Latin

brev
short
abbreviation, brief
Latin

necro
death
necrophobia, necrology
Greek

urb
city
urban, suburbs
Latin

pugn
fight
pugnacious, repugnant
Latin
 The
acrimonious dispute was disturbing to
everyone.
 Unfortunately, the culprit was exculpated and
escaped punishment.
 A pachyderm rarely suffers from dermatitis on
his trunk.
 Does the zoo have a protozoan exhibit with
microscopes to look through.
 The perforations let water percolate through the
membrane.
 The
angry pacifists were not pacified by the
president’s militaristic speech.
 A long discursive speech lacks brevity.
 If you have necrophobia, avoid the necropolis.
 The wealthy urbanite in Chicago had urban
manners.
 His pugnacious attitude was repugnant to his
peace-loving friends.
Would a necropolis have crowded marketplaces?

No, a necropolis is a burial place, a city (polis) of the dead
(necro).
Could a quiet, peaceful person be gentle and pugnacious?

No, a pugnacious person is full of (ous) fight (pugn).
Is a zoophilous plant pollinated by insects?

Yes, that is why zoophilous plants love (phil) animals (zo).
Is zoophobia the love of animals?

No, zoophobia is the fear (phobia) of animals (zo).
Do you dislike being involved in acrimonious discussions?

Yes, acrimonious discussions are full of (ous) sharpness (acr)