December 4th

root = MIN = small
Words
minute = a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of an hour, or sixty seconds
minutiae = small or trivial details
miniature = a copy or model that represents something in greatly reduced size
diminish = to lessen
diminutive = very small in size or stature


root = MIS/MIT = to send
Words
transmit = to send from one person, thing or place, to another
emissary = a messenger or agent sent to represent the interests of another
intermittent = stopping and starting at intervals
missive = a message or a letter
remission = a lessening of intensity or degree

November 21st

root: NOM/NYM = name
Words
synonym: a word having a meaning similar to that of another word in the same language
anonymous: having an unknown name
nominal: existing in name only; negligible
nominate: to propose by name as a candidate
pseudonym: a false name

root: OMNI = all
Words
omnibus: an anthology of the works of one author or of writings on related subjects
omnipresent: everywhere at one time
omnipotent: all powerful
omniscient: having infinite knowledge
omnivorous: eating both vegetables and meat

root: MAN = hand
Words
manual: operated by hand
manufacture: to make by hand or machinery
emancipate: to free from bondage
manifest: easily perceived by the senses
manuscript: a document written by hand or typed, rather than printed

root: MAL = bad, ill, evil, wrong
Words
malicious: full of, or showing malice
malign: to speak harmful untruths about, to slander
malady: a disorder or disease of the body
maladroit: clumsy, tactless
malodorous: bad-smelling

November 2nd

root = FORE = before
foreboding: a feeling that something bad will happen
forecast: a prediction of a future event, such as the weather
foresight: the ability to anticipate and plan for future events
foreshadow: to hint as a future event
forestall: to prevent by advance action

root = GEN = birth, creation, race, kind
genetics: study of heredity and variation among animals and plants
gender: the classification roughly corresponding to male and female
carcinogenic: producing cancer
congenital: existing or as such from birth
progeny: offspring, descendants

root = IN = not, without
inactive: not active
inconsequential: unimportant, without consequences
inevitable: not avoidable, bound to happen
indigent: lacking money or resources
intrepid: without fear

root = MUT = change
commute: to substitute, exchange, interchange
mutation: the process of being changed
transmutation: the act of changing from one form to another
permutation: a complete change, transformation
immutable: unchangeable, invariable

October 24th

Identify the word root and its meaning
root: EU=good, well
euphemism:pleasant sounding term for something unpleasant
eulogy: speech or writing in praise or commendation
euthanasia: killing a person painlessly, usually one who has an incurable, painful disease
euphony: pleasantness of sound

Identify the word root and its meaning
root: Extra=outside, beyond
extreme: large in size or effect
extraordinary: beyond the ordinary
extract: to take out
extrasensory: derived by means beyond the known senses
extrapolate: to estimate(unknown information) from known data

October 12th

Indentify the word root and its meaning
root=er:action

Words
aberration: the act of deviating from the ordinary, usual, or normal type
err: to go astray morally; sin
error: a deviation from accuracy or correctness; a mistake, as in action or speech
erratic: deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion; eccentric; queer
errant: moving in an aimless or lightly changing manner

October 10 3/4th

Identify the word root and its meaning

root=de:from, down, away, to do the opposite, reverse, against

Words

depart: to go away; leave

deferential: showing deference; deferent; respectful

delete: to strike out or remove; cancel; erase; expunge

deleterious: harmful; injurious

desist: to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop

October 10 1/2th

Identify the word root and its meaning
root=cred:believe

Words
incredible: so extraordinary as to seem impossible
credentials: anything that provides the basis for confidence, belief, credit, etc
credo: any creed or formula of belief
credulous: willing to believe or trust too readily; especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullible
credit: commendation or honor given for some action, quality, etc.

October 10th

Name the root and the definition of each word
root=cise:to kill, to cut, cut down

Words
scissors:a cutting instrument for paper, cloth, hair, etc.
precise:definitely or strictly stated, defined or fixed
exorcise:to free of evil spirits or malignant influences
incision:a cutting into, especially for surgical purposes
incisive:penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant

October 8th

Identify the word root and its meaning
root=circum: around, about
circumference, n: the outer boundary, especially of a circular area, the perimeter
circumstances, n:a condition, detail, part, or attribute, with respect to time, place, manner, agent, etc.
circuit, n:a circular journey or one that starts and ends in the same place
circumambulate, n: to move around something, to avoid the point
circuitous, adjective: roundabout, not direct

September 29th

1. virulent, adj: violent, hostile, intensely noxious, bitter, malicious
2. unequivocal, adj: clear, only one possible interpretation

September 25th

Identify the word root and its meaning
root: bene=(latin) good, well
1. benefit, n: an advantage
2. benign, adj: displaying kindness and gentleness
3. benediction, n: an utterance of good wishes, or making something a sacred object
4. benevolent, adj: having the desire to help others around you
5. bonus, n: something extra, an addition to

Identify the word root and its meaning
root:bi=(latin) two
1. bicycle, n: a manual vehicle with two wheels, and a seat on top
2. binoculars, n: two small telescopes put together, each one used by one of your eyes
3. biennial, adj: occurring every two years
4. bilingual, adj: able to speak two different languages
5. bipartisan, adj: representing two different groups or factions

September 18th

1. Identify the root and its meaning

1.root=a:not, without
a) atheist
definition:not religious, does not believe in supreme beings
b) amoral
definition:lacking moral quality, unsure of right and wrong
c) atypical
definition:not typical, abnormal, different
d) anonymous
definition:unknown name, not acknowledged
e) apathy
definition:lacking passion, and interest

2.root=anim:mind, soul, spirit
a) animal
definition:a living creature, that is not a human being
b) animate
definition: to give life, feeling, and emotion to something
c) unanimous
definition:complete agreement
d) animosity
definition: strong dislike, ill-will
e) magnanimous
definition:forgiving, to free from vindictiveness

3.root=amb:around, about, both
a) ambient
definition:surrounding a certain area
b) amble
definition:an slow, easy pace
c) preamble
definition:an introduction, beginning to something
d) ambassador
definition:a high-rank diplomatic official sent to another country to represent another party of people
e) ambulance
definition:a vehicle designed to carry injured people back to a hospital or medical care center

Identify the word root and its meaning.
amoral
atheist
atypical
anonymous
apathy
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Identify the word root and its meaning.
amoral
atheist
atypical
anonymous
apathy
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Identify the word root and its meaning.
amoral
atheist
atypical
anonymous
apathy
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September 12th

1. revive, v: to bring back to life
2. revoke, v: to cancel by taking back
3. rhapsody, n: state of great happiness
4. salvage, v: to save from ruin
5. scapegoat, n: someone who bears the blame for others
6. serenity, n: calmness
7. servile, adj: fearfully submissive
8. solace, n: source of consolation
9. stifle, v: to repress or discourage
10. straddle, v: to favor opposing sides
11. supple, adj: flexible
12. trove, n: valuable collection
13. turmoil, n: extreme confusion, agitation
14. unscrupulous, adj: lacking principles
15. untenable, adj: not able to be defended

September 10th

1. prominence, n: importance
2. proximity, n: closeness
3. prudent, adj: marked by wisdom; shrewd
4. punctual, adj: on time
5. rail, v: to scold in harsh language
6. rancorous, adj: marked by deep ill-will
7. raucous, adj: noisy, rowdy
8. recrimination, n: a retaliatory accusation
9. redouble, v: to make twice as great
10. refurbish, v: to brighten or freshen
11. regale, v: to amuse
12. regurgitate, v: to pour out or throw back
13. rehash, v: to discuss again
14. repentant, adj: feeling regret
15. retroactive, adj: effective as of a prior time or condition

September 7th

1. parity, n: equality
2. pathos, n: a quality that evokes sympathetic pity
3. penurious, adj: extremely stingy
4. periodic, adj: occurring at regular intervals
5. placebo, n: an inactive substance used in medical testing.
6. plaudits, n: enthusiastic approval
7. polarize, v: to break up into opposing groups
8. pomp, n: showy display
9. precept, n: a general rule of action
10. preclude, v: to rule out in advance
11. pretense, n: false intention or purpose
12. pretentious, adj: making unjustified claims

September 4th

1. iridescent, adj: having a lustrous or attractive quality
2. lenient, adj: mild or tolerant
3. liability, n: liability
4. lurid, adj: causing horror, shocking
5. mandate, n: formal order
6. manifest, adj: obvious
7. mediate, v: to come between parties in order to reconcile
8. melee, n: a tumultuous fight among several people
9. methodical, adj: performed in an orderly manner
10. meticulous, adj: extremely careful regarding details
11. mundane, adj: practical, ordinary
12. negate, v: to make invalid
13. oblivious, adj: lacking awareness
14. opportune, adj: suitable or convenient
15. pallid, adj: lacking color

September 3rd

1. induce, v: to influence or cause
2. inflammatory, adj: tending to excite anger
3. insinuate, v: to suggest indirectly
4. insolence, n: boldness, rudeness
5. interminable, adj: never ending or seemingly endless
6. intricate, adj: having complex and interrelated parts
7. inviolable, adj: secure from assault or trespass

September 1st

1.gravity, n: importance, significance
2. hedonism, n: belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life
3. heed, v: to pay attention to
4. heinous, adj: shockingly evil
5. illuminate, v: to make clear
6. immoderate, adj: beyond usual or proper limits
7. impenitent, adj: lacking remorse
8. implausible, adj: unbelievable
9. implement, v: to carry out or accomplish
10. inauspicious, adj: not favorable
11. incidental, adj: minor
12. incisive, adj: impressively direct and decisive
13. incongruous, adj: not harmonious, incompatible
14. incumbent, adj: imposed as a duty
15. indecorous, adj: in bad taste

August 29th

1. flagrant, adj: noticeably offensive
2.flaunt, v: to display showily
3.flourish, v: to make bold sweeping gestures
4. foil, n: one that enhances or underscores by contrast
5. frugal, adj: thrifty, cheap
6. futile, adj: without purpose, completely ineffective
7. gargantuan, adj: gigantic
8. garish, adj: offensively bright
9. genial, adj: sympathetic, friendly
10 grandiose, adj: with an affectation of grandeur

August 28th

1. equitable, adj: fair and equal
2. eulogy, n: speech or writing in praise of a dead person
3. euphoria, n: feeling of great happiness
4. exalt, v: to elevate by praise
5. extant, adj: currently existing
6. extenuating, adj: partially excusing
7. extol, v: to praise highly
8. facade, n: false or superficial appearance
9. fickle, adj: lacking constancy, changeable
10. fidelity, n: state of being faithful

August 27th

1. duplicity, n: deceptive thought, speech, or action
Katia was able to keep her secret with little duplicity.
2. ecstatic, adj: overwhelmingly emotional
Kavya was ecstatic when she found out that she was accepted into Stanford University.
3. egotist, n: self-important person
Antoine was the biggest egotist in the school, and everybody dreaded being his partner for group projects.
4. elate, v: to fill with joy
The volleyball team was elated when they found out that they made it to the finals.
5. eloquent, adj: fluent, expressive
Francheska spoke in an eloquent manner when she had to interview her friend in front of the whole class during public speaking.
6. elusive, adj: hard to grasp
The words on her homework were elusive, because her printer was running low on ink, and the ink smeared on the paper.
7. embellish, v: to decorate
I embellished my phone's case because it was too bland for my liking.
8. entangle, v: to involve in trouble
She regretted lying to her friend because now, they're both entangled in a big mess, and are in big trouble with the teachers.
9. epistolary, adj: contained, or carried on in letters
The epistolary friendship of Zoe H. and Zoe M. ended after Zoe H. moved to the same city and school as Zoe M.
10. epitaph, n: a brief statement honoring a dead person
He wanted to get the world record for "Weirdest Epitaph" even though that title doesn't actually exist, and he isn't dead, so he doesn't have a tombstone to display his message.

August 24th

1. demean, v: to lower in status
The student's embarrassing secret demeaned her high social status.
2. demeanor, n: behavior towards others
Maria was avoided because of her unfriendly demeanor.
3. derelict, adj: abandoned
The derelict house was considered haunted by all of the children in the neighboring school.
4. derivative, adj: lacking originality
The girls mother claimed that her homework is a derivative of her favorite book, Divergent.
5. diffident, adj: lacking self confidence
My teacher thought I was a diffident student, so she forced me to sign up for public speaking,
6. discern, v: to recognize as separate or distinct
The world class musician was able to discern different city's philharmonics.
7. disconcert, v: to throw into confusion
The owner's random shouting disconcerted the little dog.
8. disdain, n: feeling of contempt
The boy's mother's didn't hide the look of disdain on her face, making the little boy miserable.
9. drub, v: to defeat decisively
The girl drubbed her archenemy in a chess match.
10. dubious, adj: questionable
Juliet thought Mica's excuse of being injured was dubious, because she ran a full mile at a sub-6 pace.

August 22nd

1. comparable, v: similar, equivalent
Helen was only going to trade her teacher buck for something of comparable value suck as $5.
2. composed, adj: calm
Michelle composed herself after her stressful swim meet.
3. comprehensible, adj: understandable
Julia wrote slowly and carefully so that her handwriting would be comprehensible by her teacher.
4. compulsion, n: an irresistible impulse
Julie could not resist the compulsion to buy the shirt her mother strictly said not to purchase.
5. condone, v: to treat as acceptable
Peyton condoned the room raid her friends pulled on her, because she already raided their room.
6. conduit, n: means for transmitting or disturbing
Samantha was a conduit for all of the school's juicy gossip.
7. corroborate, v: to support with evidence
In history, we have to corroborate our claim to prove that we are right.
8. corrosive, adj: bitingly sarcastic
The evil science teacher's corrosive comments made the five-year-old cry.
9. curtail, v: to make less
The criminal law attorney tried to curtail the man's jail time, because he was innocent.
10. deferment, n: the act of delaying
The deferment of the well planned shopping trip became frustrating for the trio of girls.
11. defiant, adj: showing bold resistance
The defiant puppy didn't budge from "his" tree.

Aug 20th

1. buffoonery, n: foolish behavior
The martial arts teacher was angry about all of the buffoonery going on in his dojo.
2. camaraderie, n: spirit of friendship
The two girls locked all of their feuding school teachers to increase camaraderie between them.
3. catastrophic, adj: relating to extreme misfortune
The catastrophic tornado that killed 70,000 people mentally disturbed the young child.
4. censure, v: to blame
Kat was quick to censure her friend for burning the house.
5. civility, n: politeness
Dave acted with great civility towards the homeless man.
6. clairvoyance, n: ability to see things beyond ordinary perception
Katelyn used her clairvoyance to relocate her mother's lost diamond ring.
7. colossal, adj: immense, enormous
After seven hours, Maya decided that it was impossible to climb over the colossal boulder.
8. combative, adj: eager to fight
The combative little boy was suspended from school for trying to beat up and eat another child.
9. combustion, n: act of burning
When in the kitchen, you must be careful to avoid combustion.
10.commemorate, v: to mark by a ceremony
Every year, the children commemorate their favorite teacher's death by wearing a shirt stating their respect towards him.

Aug 19th

1. appalling, adj: inspiring dismay or disgust
When Marty was at a residential summer camp, she found her roommate's behavior appalling.
2. appraise, v: to evaluate the worth of
The judges at the science fair were asked to appraise the experiments.
3.archaic, adj: characteristic of an earlier time
Poodle skirts are now considered archaic.
4. archetypal, adj: characteristic of the original model or perfect example
Michelangelo's fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is an archetypal example of Renaissance art.
5. augment, v: to make greater
If you augment the last note in an E Major Dominant 7 chord, you have a B Major 7 chord.
6. authoritarian, adj: favoring absolute obedience to authority
The girl's authoritarian dance teacher forced her to stretch for 3 hours every day.
7. benefactor, n:one who offers financial help
Mark's older brother and benefactor helped him pay his house rent every month.
8. beneficial, adj: helpful
Music theory is beneficial to one's musical study because it makes it easier to learn new music.
9. brandish, v: to shake or wave menacingly
The young boy's mother became angry when she caught him brandishing his friends sister.
10. buffer, n: protective barrier
The polish that I put on my Industrial Tech pen acts as a buffer against dirt, water and wear.

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Aug 18th

1.absolve, v: to forgive, free from guilt

Maria was glad that her brother absolved her for losing his signed baseball.

2.accentuate, v: to emphasize

Kate used chartreuse nail polish to accentuate her nails.

3.accommodate, v: to give consideration to
The rescue puppy was able to accommodate to the rescue home very easily.
4.advantageous, adj: giving an advantage
The grocery store's prime location was advantageous to their sales.
5.adversary, n: one who opposes or resists
Mackenzie was in a great mood, because she beat her adversary in a fencing match.
6.aerate, v: to supply with air
The teacher opened the door to aerate the stuffy classroom.
7.aesthete, n: person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty
The dance teacher was aesthete because every time she saw a dance number she liked she cried.
8.anthology, n: a collection of selected literary pieces
Since her parents were obsessed with Shakespeare, they had an anthology of his sonnets.
9.antidote, n: something that relieves or counteracts
In the movie Harry Potter and the Half Blood Price, Ron takes an antidote to rid the symptoms of the love potion he took.
10.apathetic, adj: showing little or no emotion
Bob was worried about his normally crazy sister's apathetic attitude.