Etymological root
*h₁ey-
Proto-Indo-European
Words from this root(13)
issue
A2
/ˈɪʃuː/
An important subject or problem that people discuss or argue about
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exit
B1
/ˈeɪɡzɪt/
A door or passage for leaving a place.
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ambition
A2
/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
Something you very much want to do or achieve.
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initial
B1
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
Happening at the very beginning; first.
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ambitious
B1
/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
Having a strong desire to be successful, powerful, or rich.
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transition
B2
/tɹænˈzɪ.ʃən/
The process of changing from one state, condition, or situation to another.
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perish
B1
/ˈpeɹɪʃ/
to die or be destroyed, especially suddenly or in harsh conditions
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initiate
C1
/ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
To start or set something in motion.
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transit
C1
/ˈtɹæn.zət/
The movement of people or goods from one place to another
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itinerary
C1
/aɪˈtɪnəˌɹɛɹi/
A detailed plan or schedule of a journey, listing the places and times.
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obituary
B2
/əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/
An article in a newspaper about a person who has recently died, often describing their life.
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issuance
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/ˈɪʃuəns/
the act of officially giving out or publishing something
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itinerant
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/aɪˈtɪnərənt/
traveling from place to place, especially for work
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