Word Power Made Easy

To belittle, discredit, or undervalue.
To say something is "less than equal."

From `par`.
The state of being equal, especially in status, pay, or value.

From `dis-` + `par`.
A great difference or inequality.

From `com-` (with) + `par`.
To check or measure something with something else to find similarities or differences.

To use ambiguous or unclear language to avoid commitment or to mislead.
To "speak equally" on both sides.

The adjective form. Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
"His answer was equivocal."

The opposite. Leaving no doubt; perfectly clear.
"She gave an unequivocal 'Yes'."

From `aequus`.
The quality of being fair and impartial; fairness, equality.

Lack of fairness or justice; inequality.

(Note the different root!) Immoral or grossly unfair behavior; wickedness.

From `vox`.
Relating to the voice.

To excite, stimulate, or "tickle" pleasantly (often in a light or superficial way).

To praise or flatter someone excessively; to fawn over.
(Like a dog "wagging its tail").

To forbid, denounce, or condemn (especially by law).

From `sub-` (under) + `scribo` (to write).
To "write" one's name "under" a contract or agreement.

From `in-` (in) + `scribo` (to write).
To "write in" or engrave words on a surface.

From `de-` (down) + `scribo` (to write).
To "write down" the details of something.

To make unnecessary; to get in the way of a problem *before* it happens.

From `tri-` (three) + `via` (roads).
Unimportant; common. From the idea of a "three-way crossroads" where common gossip was shared.

From `via` + `ductus` (to lead).
A bridge for carrying a "way" (like a road or railway) across a valley.

To work or fight against (used with "against").
"His poor attitude militates against his success."

Aggressive and combative in support of a cause, like a "soldier."

Relating to soldiers or armed forces.

A non-professional army made of citizens who act as soldiers.

To speak evil of; to slander.
To say "bad" things about someone.

Full of "bad" intent; harmful, evil, or cancerous.
(Opposite of `benign`).

A "bad saying"; a curse.
(Opposite of `benediction` - "good saying").

A "bad doer"; a criminal or evildoer.
(Opposite of `benefactor` - "good doer").

A general feeling of being unwell; literally, "bad ease."

To forgive, overlook, or implicitly pardon an offense.

From `donare`.
To give money or goods to a cause.

From `per-` (completely) + `donare` (to give).
To forgive "completely"; to "give" forgiveness.

To appease or pacify; to soothe someone's anger.

From `placo`.
Calm and peaceful; "pleasing" in temperament.

"Pleased with" oneself; self-satisfied, often to the point of being unaware of danger.

"Not able to be pleased"; unable to be soothed or pacified.