Etymological root
spiritus
Latin
Words from this root(4)
dispirit
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/dɪsˈpɪrɪt/
to deprive of spirit, courage, or enthusiasm; dishearten
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spiritualist
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/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəlɪst/
a person who believes the dead can communicate with the living
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spirituous
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/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəs/
containing or having the qualities of distilled alcohol
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sprightliness
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/ˈspraɪtlinəs/
the quality of being lively, brisk, and full of energy
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