Spelling list and definitions Tri I

inter (among, between)

intercede(verb) = to come between and help

interesting (adjective) =holding the attention of

interfere (verb) =to come between and be an obstacle

intermittent (adjective) =to start and stop in intervals

interrupt (verb) = to break the pattern of

ad (to)

adjourned (verb) = to suspend a session indefinitely or to another time or place

admissible (adjective) =being allowed or worthy of being admitted.

adjacent (adj) =having a common endpoint or border

adaptation (noun) =adjustment to environment conditions

adhere (verb) = to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suctioning, grasping etc.

com (with)

compromise (noun) = consent reached by mutual agreement

commercial (noun) =viewed with regard of profit

committee (noun) =a body of people chosen to make decisions

conceive (verb) =to begin in one’s mind

controversy (noun) = a discussion about the expression of opposing views

Col (with)

collar (noun) = a band worn around the neck

collateral (noun) =property taken to insure a loan

colonel (noun) =a rank in the army

college (noun) =a building offering higher education.

colossal (adj) = of exceptional size

super (above, beyond)

superficial (adj) = relating to a surface

superintendent (noun) =person who has executive oversight

superiority (noun) =a quality or state of being better

supersede (v) =to take the place of or position

supernatural (adj) = relating to an existence beyond the living

dis (not, opposite)

distinguish (v) = to mark as separate or different

disastrous (adj) =causing suffering

discipline (noun) =training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character

disperse (v) =to drive off or scatter in different directions

disown (v) = to refuse to accept as one’s own