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What are some words that contain the root -cise?

Here are some words that contain the root "-cise," along with their meanings:

Words ending in "-cise":

* Circumcise: To cut off the foreskin of a male.

* Concise: Brief and to the point.

* Exercise: To engage in physical activity for health or recreation.

* Franchise: The right to sell a company's goods or services in a particular area.

* Precise: Exact and accurate.

* Recise: To cut again or shape more precisely.

* Supervise: To watch over and direct the work of others.

Words containing "-cise" within the word:

* Excision: The act of cutting something out.

* Incisive: Sharp and penetrating, especially in thought or expression.

* Precision: The quality of being exact and accurate.

* Scissors: A cutting instrument with two blades.

* Circumcision: The act of circumcising.

Note: The root "-cise" comes from the Latin word "caedere," meaning "to cut."

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