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Fill in the blank spaces appropriately by next Thursday. http://www.merriam-webster.com is a great resource for etymology and parts of speech. For additional derivatives you will be better off with a TRADITIONAL dictionary (remember the root can appear as a prefix (in front) or suffix (behind). See the back of this worksheet for more details. IN ADDITION you must use each word & derivative in an original sentence (total of 10 sentences).
Appropriate Sentence: The king decided to abdicate his throne in order to pursue a career as a clergyman.
Inappropriate Sentence: Tape is an adhesive.
Vocabulary List# 1Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionAb from; away; down Abdicate to relinquish power formally
Additional derivative
Ad to; toward; near; addition to Adhesive tending to adhere or cause adherenceAdditional derivative
Ambi both; around Ambidextrous using both hands with equal easeAdditional derivative
Ante before; prior to Antecedent a preceding event, condition, or causeAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyAcerbic Biting, bitter in tone or tasteAcumen Keen insightAdumbrate To sketch out in a vague wayAnathema A cursed, detested personAntipathy A strong dislike; RepugnanceArrogate To take without justification
Vocabulary List# 2Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionBene good; well Benediction an expression of good wishes
Additional derivativeBrev short Brevity shortness of duration
Additional derivativeCircum around Circumscribe to draw a line around; to define or mark of
carefullyAdditional derivative
Contra against contradict to resist or oppose in argument; to go counter toAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech Etymologyblandish To coax by using flatterybuttress (1)To support, hold up;
(2)something that offers support(1)(2)
Capricious Subject to whim, fickleClemency MercyConcomitant Accompanying in a subordinate
fashionConflagration Great fire
Vocabulary List# 3
Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionMagn Great; large Magnify To enlarge in fact or in appearance
Additional derivativeMal Bad; ill; wrong; evil Malignant Having an evil influence; tending to produce death
or deteriorationAdditional derivative
Multi Many Multitude A great numberAdditional derivative
Non Not; opposite Nonsense Language or conduct that is absurd or meaningless
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyConundrum Puzzle, problemCupidity Greed, strong desireDecry To criticize openlyDeleterious HarmfulDeprecate To belittle, depreciateDiaphanous Light, airy, transparent
Vocabulary List# 4Latin Root Definition Derivative Definitionintra within; inside of Intramural Occurring within the limits or boundaries of a
community or institutionAdditional derivative
inter between; among International Affecting or involving to or more nations; relating to one whose activities extend across national boundaries
Additional derivativeextra outside of; beyond Extravagant Exceeding the limits of reason or necessity;
lacking in moderation, balance and restraintAdditional derivative
en In; within Enslave Subjugate; to reduce or as if to slaveryAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyEbullient Extremely lively, entusiasticEnervate To weaken; exhaustEffrontery Impudence, nerve, insolenceIntransigent Refusing to compromise, often on
an extreme opinionEschew To shun, avoidIconoclast One who attacks common beliefs
or institutions
Vocabulary List# 5
Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionOmni All; everywhere Omnivorous feeding on both animal and vegetable
substances; avidly taking in everything as if devouring or consuming.
Additional derivativePer- Through; away; completely Perceive to attain awareness or understanding of
something through the senseAdditional derivative
Post- After; behind; later Postpone to put off until later; delayAdditional derivative
Pre- Before; in front of Prejudice a preconceived, usually unfavorable, idea, judgment or opinion
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyGarrulous Talkative, wordyGrandiloquence Loft, pompous languageExpunge To obliterate, eradicateExpiate To make amends for, atoneExecrable Loathsome, detestableFallacious Incorrect; misleading
Vocabulary List# 6Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionSuper- Above; over; greater Supersonic of or moving at a speed faster than that of sound
Additional derivativeSub- Under; below; lower in rank Subterranean underground
Additional derivativeRetro Backward; back Retroactive effective or applicable to a period prior to the time
of enactmentAdditional derivative
Re- Back; again; anew Reflex an involuntary action due to the direct transmission of a stimulus to a muscle
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyRecalcitrant Defiant, unapologeticRectitude Uprightness, extreme moralityHegemony Domination over othersInexorable Incapable of being persuaded or
placatedJuxtaposition The act of placing two things next
to each other for implicit comparison
Licentious Displaying a lack of moral or legal restraints
Vocabulary List# 7Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionTrans- Over; across; beyond; through Transfer to carry, send, etc. to another person or place
Additional derivativeUltra- Beyond; excessive Ultraviolet lying just beyond the violet end of the visible
spectrumAdditional derivative
Un- Not; lack of; opposite Uncertain not sure; doubtfulAdditional derivative
Pro- Before; supporting Proceed to go on especially after stoppingAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyUbiquitous Existing everywhere, widespreadUnctuous Smooth or greasy in texture,
appearance, mannerUndulate To move in wavesUsurp To seize by force, take possession
of without rightUmbrage Resentment; offenseUpbraid To criticize or scold severely
Vocabulary List# 8Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionMedi- middle Medium A middle state of degree
Additional derivativeTot- All; whole Total Whole; entire; complete
Additional derivativePrim- One; first Primary Original; earliest; fundamental
Additional derivativeSequi- One and one half Sesquicentennial Of or ending a period of 150 years
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyLicentous Displaying a lack of moral or legal
restrainsNeophyte Someone who is young or
inexperiencedPanacea A remedy for all ills or difficultiesParagon A model of excellence or
perfectionPariah An outcastPithy Concisely meaningful
Vocabulary List# 9
Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionFerri- iron; containing iron Ferriferous containing or yielding iron
Additional derivativeHomi- man; genus or primates Homicide the killing of one person by another
Additional derivativeInfra- below; beneath Infrared pertaining to electromagnetic radiation having
wavelengths greater than those of visible light and shorter than those of microwaves
Additional derivativeJuxta- beside; close by Juxtapose to place side by side, esp. for comparison or
contrastAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyPertinacious Stubbornly persistentQuagmire A difficult situationQuixotic Idealistic, impracticalCacophony Tremendous noise, disharmonious
soundTaciturn Not inclined to talkVicarious Experiencing through another
Vocabulary List# 10Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionPauci- few; scarcity Paucity smallness of number or quantity; scarcity
Additional derivativePreter- past; beyond Preternatural out of or beyond the normal course of nature
Additional derivativeQuasi- as if; seemingly Quasi-judicial in some manner, pertaining to courts of law or to
the administration of justiceAdditional derivative
Subter- under; below secretly Subterfuge a deceptive stratagem or deviceAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyZeal eagerness and ardent interest in
pursuit of somethingUnorthodox Not conforming to established
doctrine especially in religionCharisma a special magnetic charm or
appealZenith The highest point, culminating
pointVilify To lower in importance, defameVituperate To berate
Vocabulary List# 11Latin Root Definition Derivative Definition-ana Sayings; facts; anecdotes Americana a collection of things relating to American history,
folklore, or geographyAdditional derivative
-atim ________ by ___________ Verbatim Word for word
-escent Becoming; giving off Obsolescent Passing out of useAdditional derivative
-parous Bear; bring forth Viviparous giving birth to living offspring that develops within the mother’s body
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyMalevolent Wanting harm to befall othersMalediction A curseMendacious Having a lying, false characterLatent Hidden, but capable of being
exposedLegerdemain Deceptions, slight of handNadir The lowest point of something
*NOTICE* that the root words are SUFFIXES and thus HARDER to find derivatives for---but still possible. I recommend typing in the root word at www.dictionary.com or www.merriam-webster.com. Go from there.
Vocabulary List# 12Latin Root Definition Derivative Definition-Dict- Say, speak, tell Contradict to resist or oppose in argument
Additional derivative-Loqu- speak Soliloquy the act of talking to oneself
-Lingu- Tongue, language Bilingual of, containing, or expressed in two languagesAdditional derivative
-son- sound Supersonic having ability above the human ear’s hearing limitAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech Etymologyimpetuous Rash; hastily doneobtuse Lacking quickness of sensibility or
intellectIneffable Unspeakable, incapable of being
expressed through wordsHarangue A ranting speechInvective An angry verbal attack Laconic Terse in speech or writing
*NOTICE* that some of the root words are SUFFIXES and thus HARDER to find derivatives for---but still possible. I recommend typing in the root word at www.dictionary.com or www.merriam-webster.com. Go from there.
Vocabulary List# 13
Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionVer- Truth Verify to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of
Additional derivativeSag- Wise; foreseeing Sagacious keen in sense perception
Cred- Trust; believe Credible offering reasonable grounds for being believedAdditional derivative
Script0 Write Postscript a note or series of notes appended to a completed letter, book, or article (PS)
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyDiscursive Rambling, lacking orderDither To be indecisive Hackneyed Unoriginal, triteManifold Diverse, VariedObfuscate To render incomprehensiblePolemic An aggressive argument against a
specific opinion
Vocabulary List# 14Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionVor- Devour; eat Voracious devouring large quantities of food
Additional derivativeVerb- Word Verbal of, in, or by means of words
Anim- Breath; mind; life; soul Animation vivacity; brisk, lively qualityAdditional derivative
Dorm- Sleep Dormitory a building with sleeping accommodation for a number of people
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyWizened Shrunken, wrinkledWanton Undisciplined, lewd, lustful Winsome Charming, pleasingVicissitude Event that occurs by chanceStolid Expressing little sensibility,
unemotional Surmise To infer with little evidence
Vocabulary List# 15
Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionSomn- Sleep Insomnia Abnormally prolonged inability to sleep
Additional derivativeAmbul- Walk Ambulatory Able to walk/not confined to a bed
Mot- Move Motivate To incite/to impelAdditional derivative
-Miss- Send Emissary A person or agent sent on a specific missionAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyAbjure To reject, renounceBoon Gift or blessingCalumny An attempt to spoil someone else’s
reputation by spreading liesDissemble To conceal or to fakeMendacious Having a lying or false characterIniquity Wickedness or sin
Vocabulary List# 16Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionCord- Heart Cordial Warm and friendly
Additional derivativeCapit- Head Decapitate To cut off the head
Additional derivativePed- Foot Biped Any two-footed animal
Additional derivativeManu- Hand Manual Made, worked, or used by the hands
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyFastidious Meticulous, demanding, having
high and often unattainable standards
Impinge 1. to impact, affect, make an impression
2. to encroach, infringeInveterate Stubbornly establish by habitMultifarious Having great diversity or varietyMyriad Consisting of a very great numberPejorative Derogatory, uncomplimentary
Vocabulary List# 17Latin Root Definition Derivative Definitionaur- Ear Aural- received through the ear
Additional derivativeaud- Hear Audible- loud enough to be heard
Additional derivativeocul- Eye Binoculars- for the use of both eyes at the same time
Additional derivativedigit- Finger; toe Digital- performed with the finger
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyAbrogate To abolish, usually by authorityAssiduous Hardworking ,diligentCajole To urge; coaxDesiccated Dried up; dehydratedEvince To show; revealIndefatigable Incapable of defeat, failure or
decay
Vocabulary List# 18Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionCarn- Flesh Carnage the flesh of slain animals or men
Additional derivativeJect- Throw Eject to drive out especially by force
Additional derivativeGust- Taste Gustatory associated with the sense of taste
Additional derivativeMorb- Illness; disease Morbid relating to or characteristic of disease
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyVariegated Diversified, distinctly markedTransient Passing through briefly; passing in
and out of existenceSacrosanct Holy, something that should not be
criticizedPropensity An inclination, preferenceRepudiate To reject, refuse to acceptSerendipity Luck, finding good things without
looking for them
Vocabulary List# 19
Latin Root Definition Derivative Definition
Mort Death Mortality The quality or state of being humanAdditional derivative
Sens Feel Resent To feel or express annoyance or ill will atAdditional derivative
Sangui Blood Sanguinary Attended by bloodshedAdditional derivative
Tange- Tough; grasp Tangent Meeting or curve or surface of a single pointAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyBrusque Short, abrupt, dismissiveFatuous Silly, foolishInimical HostileModicum A small amount of somethingOdious Instilling hatred or intense
displeasureOfficious Offering one’s services when they
are neither wanted nor needed.
Vocabulary List# 20Latin Root Definition Derivative DefinitionEqu Equal, fair, even Adequate: sufficient for a specific requirement
Additional derivativeCap Take, seize, hold, contain Captive: taken and held as prisoner especially in war
Additional derivativeDivis Separate Indivisible: unable to be divided
Additional derivativeTac- Silent Tacit: expressed or carried on without words or speech
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech Etymologynefarious Heinously villainousPugnacious Quarrelsome, combativePerfunctory showing little interest or
enthusiasmRescind Take backSanguine Cheery, optimisticSanctimonious Giving a hypocritical appearance
of piety
Vocabulary List# 21Latin Root Definition Derivative Definition
Palp Feel, touch Palpable capable of being touched or feltAdditional derivative
Gest Bear, carry Gestation Conception and development especially in the mindAdditional derivative
Fig Form, shape, image Disfigure to impair by deep and persistent injuriesAdditional derivative
Cert Distinguish, Decide, Separate Certify to attest authoritatively; confirmAdditional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyDiffident Shy; quiet; modestDesecrate To violate the sacredness of a
thing or placeGregarious Drawn to the company of others;
sociableExtol PraiseFeral Wild; savageImpertinent Rude; insolent
Vocabulary List# 22Greek Root Definition Derivative Definitiona- not; without Amnesia- loss of memory
Additional derivativeamphi- both; around Amphibious- able to live on both land and water
Additional derivativeallo- other Allonym other name, false name, or pseudonym
Additional derivativeanti- against Antibiotic tending to prevent, inhibit, or destroy life
Additional derivative
Most Difficult SAT WordsWord Definition Part of speech EtymologyFractious Troublesome or irritableIncontrovertible IndisputableIngenuous Not devious; innocent and candidMunificence Generosity in givingPlethora An abundance, excessQuerulous Whiny, complaining