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fer

Latin

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fer

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About This Root

From Latin ferre (to carry, bear, bring). One of the most productive Latin roots, appearing in dozens of common words. Prefixes determine what is carried and where: prefer (carry forward as favored), confer (carry together), differ (carry apart), refer (carry back), transfer (carry across). Even fertile means "able to bear" offspring.

Associated Words

aquifer

An underground layer of rock that holds water

GREC1

aquiferous

Containing or carrying water; relating to an aquifer

C1

circumference

The boundary line of a circle; the length of this line

IELTSTOEFLGRE

circumferential

Relating to or along a circumference

C2

confer

To grant an honor or title; to discuss or consult with others

IELTSTOEFLGRE

conferee

A participant in a conference; one on whom something is conferred

B2

conference

A formal meeting or large event for discussion and exchange of information

IELTSTOEFLGRE

conferment

The act of bestowing an honor or degree

B2

conferral

The act of conferring or bestowing something

B2

conifer

A cone-bearing evergreen tree or shrub, such as pine or fir

TOEFLGREA2

cross-reference

A note directing readers to related information elsewhere; to provide such references

defer

To postpone; to yield to another's opinion

IELTSTOEFLGRE

deferable

Able to be postponed or delayed

deference

Respectful regard for another's wishes or authority

TOEFLGREC1

deferential

Showing respectful deference to others

TOEFLGREC2

deferentially

In a respectful and submissive manner

C2

deferment

Postponement of something to a later time

C1

deferral

The act of postponing something to a later time

C1

deferred

Delayed or postponed to a later time

C1

differ

To be unlike or distinct from something else

NGSL 2kIELTSB1

difference

a way things are not the same; the amount things differ

NGSL 1kIELTSA1

different

not the same; unlike another

NGSL 1kIELTSA1

different-colored

Having a different color

different-sized

Having a different size

differentiable

Capable of being distinguished; having a derivative in mathematics

C2

differential

Relating to a difference; a measurable difference between comparable things

A2

differentially

In a manner that shows or creates a difference

C2

differentiate

To distinguish between things; to make or become different

IELTSTOEFLGRE

differentiated

Made distinct or specialized in structure or function

C1

differentiation

The process of distinguishing things; specialization; calculating a derivative

B1

differently

In a way that is not the same

NGSL 3kA2

fertile

Capable of producing abundant crops or offspring; highly productive

IELTSTOEFLGRE

fertility

The ability to produce offspring or crops; birthrate

B1

fertilization

Union of sperm and egg; applying fertilizer to soil

C1

fertilize

To enrich soil with nutrients; to cause fertilization in plants or animals

TOEFLGREC2

fertilized

Having undergone fertilization or had fertilizer applied

C2

fertilizer

A substance added to soil to improve plant growth

TOEFLGREB1

heat-transfer

The movement of thermal energy between objects or substances

indifference

Lack of interest or concern

TOEFLB1

indifferent

Showing no interest or concern; mediocre

IELTSTOEFLGRE

indifferently

Without interest or concern

B1

infer

To reach a conclusion by reasoning from evidence

TOEFLGREB2

inference

A conclusion reached by reasoning from evidence

IELTSB2

inferential

Based on or relating to inference; derived by logical reasoning

C1

inferentially

By means of inference or logical reasoning

C1

inferiority

The state of being lower in rank or quality

TOEFLB1

infertile

Unable to produce offspring or crops; not fertile

TOEFLC2

infertility

The inability to conceive children or produce offspring

C2

insufferable

Extremely unpleasant or impossible to endure

TOEFLB1

insufferably

To a degree that is impossible to tolerate

B1

interfere

To meddle or obstruct uninvited

TOEFLB2

interference

Unwanted involvement or disruption; signal disturbance

TOEFLGREB1

long-suffering

Patiently enduring hardship for a long time; patient endurance

luminiferous

Producing or transmitting light

C2

non-preferred

Not given priority; not the preferred choice

odoriferous

Having or giving off a noticeable smell

GREC2

offer

to present for acceptance; a proposal or bid

NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

offering

Something presented as a gift or contribution, especially in a religious context

A2

periphery

The outer boundary or edge of an area; 外围,边缘

IELTSTOEFLGRE

pre-conference

A meeting or activity held before a main conference

prefer

to like better; to choose one thing over another

NGSL 1kA2

preferable

More desirable or suitable than another option

TOEFLB2

preferably

Ideally; indicating the most desirable choice

B2

preference

A greater liking for one thing over another; priority given to one over others; 偏爱;优先权

NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFL

preferential

Giving special favor or advantage to a particular person or group

C1

preferentially

In a way that gives preference or special advantage

C2

preferred

Regarded as more desirable or chosen over alternatives

A2

proffer

To offer something for acceptance; an offer made; 提供,提议

GREC2

proliferate

To increase rapidly in number or spread widely

TOEFLGREC2

proliferation

A rapid increase in number or spread

TOEFLB2

proliferative

Relating to rapid growth or cell multiplication

C2

refer

to mention; to direct someone to another source

NGSL 1kTOEFLA2

referee

An official who enforces rules in a sport; to act as a referee

IELTSGREB1

referees

Plural of referee; sports officials who enforce rules

IELTSB1

reference

a mention or citation; a source to consult

NGSL 1kIELTSB2

referendum

A direct public vote on an important political or social issue

IELTSC1

referential

Relating to or containing a reference to something

B1

saliferous

Containing or producing salt

GREC1

suffer

to experience pain or hardship; to undergo something unpleasant

NGSL 1kTOEFLB1

sufferer

A person who experiences pain, illness, or hardship

B1

suffering

A state of physical or mental pain; experiencing distress

B2

transfer

To move something or someone to another place or person; the act of doing so

NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFL

transferability

The quality of being able to be transferred or conveyed

B1

transferable

Able to be moved or legally passed to another

B1

transferal

The act of transferring something or someone

B1

transferee

A person to whom property or rights are transferred

C2

transference

The act of transferring; redirection of emotions onto another person

B1

transferred

Having been moved or reassigned to a different place or position

B1

translator

A person or program that converts language from one form to another

B2

undifferentiated

Not having distinct characteristics; uniform

TOEFLC2

unfertilized

Not fertilized or inseminated

TOEFLC2

videoconference

A remote meeting conducted via video technology; to hold such a meeting

vociferous

Loud, forceful, and insistent in expression

C2

vociferously

In a loud and forceful manner

C2