Words from this root (12)
was
A1
/wəz/
Past tense of "be" used with I, he, she, or it.
power
A2
/[ˈpʰaə]/
The ability to control or influence people and events.
possible
A2
/ˈpɒs.ɪ.bl̩/
Able to happen or exist.
interest
A2
/ˈɪn.tɹɛst/
a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something.
sin
C1
/sɪn/
An act that breaks a religious or moral law.
potential
B1
/po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/
A natural ability or quality that could develop in the future.
essential
B1
/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/
Extremely important and necessary.
essence
B1
/ˈɛsəns/
The most basic and important quality that makes something what it is.
absent
B1
/ˈæb.sn̩t/
not in a place where you are expected to be
soothe
B1
/suːð/
To make someone feel calmer and less worried or upset.
euphoria
C2
/juˈfo.ɹi.ə/
A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.
absenteeism
C2+
/ˌæbsənˈtiɪzəm/
the habitual practice of being absent from work or duty