Greek & Latin #7

destruction

the act of completely ruining or demolishing something.

obstruction

something that blocks or hinders progress.

reconstruction

the process of rebuilding something that was damaged.

infrastructure

the basic physical structures needed for society (e.g., roads, buildings).

construct

to build or put together something.

contraction

the process of becoming smaller or tighter.

extraction

the act of pulling something out, especially with force.

retract

to pull back or withdraw something.

convince

to persuade someone to believe or do something.

invincible

unable to be defeated or overcome.

commotion

a noisy disturbance or confusion.

promotion

advancement to a higher position or rank.

removable

able to be taken away or detached.

mobility

the ability to move freely and easily.

immobile

not able to move.

secede

to formally withdraw from a group or organization.

proceed

to continue or move forward.

accessible

easy to reach, enter, or use.

digression

a departure from the main topic.

accelerate

to speed up.

progress

forward movement or improvement.

regression

a return to a previous state, usually worse.

aviary

a large enclosure for birds.

aviatrix

a female pilot.

commemorate

to honor or remember someone or something.

memory

the ability to recall past experiences.

memorial

something created to remember a person or event.

marine

related to the sea.

submarine

a vessel designed to operate underwater.

pugnacious

eager to fight or argue.

repugnant

extremely unpleasant or offensive.

aquamarine

a blue-green color, like seawater.

reaction

a response to an action or event.

interaction

communication or effect between things or people.

counteract

to oppose or prevent the effect of something.

audience

a group of people watching or listening to something.

inaudible

not able to be heard.

circumvent

to find a way around an obstacle.

intervene

to step in or get involved.

convention

a gathering of people with shared interests.

rejuvenate

to make young or refreshed again.

juvenile

young or immature.

terminal

relating to an end, final.

determination

firmness in deciding or achieving something.

exterminate

to completely destroy.

recognize

to identify or remember something.

cognition

the process of acquiring knowledge.

postscript

an additional note at the end of a letter.

circumscribe

to limit or restrict.

inscription

words engraved or written on something.

prescription

a doctor's order for medicine.

describe

to explain or give details about something.

intact

unbroken or whole.

recapture

to take back.

intercept

to stop something before it reaches its destination.

contradict

to go against or oppose a statement.

prediction

a statement about what will happen in the future.

corruption

dishonest or fraudulent behavior.

rupture

a break or tear in something.

interrupt

to break the flow of something.

expose

to reveal or uncover.

opposition

resistance or disagreement.

deposit

to place something somewhere.

composition

the way something is put together.

fraction

a small part of a whole.

fragment

a broken piece of something.