(noun): an idea

con (together, with) + cept (to seize)

The concept of using computers in the classroom is relatively new.

(noun): a person who has previously occupied a position that another has taken over

pre (to go before) + de (to take away from) + cess (go, yield) + or (n. person)

I want to live up to my predecessor's reputation.

(verb): to follow after another, to do well

suc (above, up) + ceed (go)

To succeed as a student, one must study.

(verb): to move back, to withdraw

re (back, again) + cede (go, yield)

The water receded five days after the flood.

(verb): to accept as true, to yield, to allow

con (together, with) + cede (yield)

I conceded to her point of view.

(verb): to go beyond a limit, to be greater than

ex (out, out from) + ceed (go)

The driver exceeded the speed limit by ten miles an hour.

(noun): an indentation, a temporary break

re (back, again) + cess (go)

The children were given a recess from the lessons.

(adjective): dead

de (to take away from) + ceas (go) + ed (adj. having the quality of)

The deceased person will be cremated rather than buried.

(adjective): marked by a long period of time, recurrence

chron (time) + ic (adj. quality, relation)

Gabrielle has a chronic back disorder and cannot lift heavy objects.

(noun): a historical account arranged in order of time

chron (time) + icle (n. related to the arts and sciences)

The teacher asked us to read a chronicle on the Revolutionary War.

(adjective): arranged in order of time

chrono (time) + log (study) + ical (adj. quality, relation)

The text book listed the presidents in chronological order.

(verb): praise

ac (in addition to) + claim (shout)

The restaurant is acclaimed for its desserts.