Vocabulary-Day 4

Comp Lit 3A

Root-MONO:

“one,” “single,” “alone”Opposite of POLY

monarchy

Noun Rule by a single person

monogamy

Noun Marriage with one mate at a time

monocle

Noun Eyeglass for one eye

monograph

Noun Written account of a single event or

class of things

monolith

Noun Single stone of large size

monologue

Noun Long speech by one person in a group

monotonous

Adjective Continuing in an unchanging tone;

wearying

Root-TOMY (TOM)

“cutting,” “operation of incision”

anatomy

Noun Dissection of plants or animals for the

purpose of studying their structure Structure of a plant or animal

dichotomy

Noun Cutting or division into two; division

phlebotomy

Noun Opening of a vein to diminish the blood

supply

Practice

A discussion in which Janet takes part is usually a _____; she doesn't give anyone else a chance to speak.

George longed for a change because he found the work to be _____.

The 555-foot Washington Monument dominates the skyline of our nation's capital like a huge _____.

The sharp _______ between your promises and your deeds shows that you are not reliable.

monologue

monotonous

monolith

dichotomy

Practice

A In former times __________ was used indiscriminately as a treatment for practically all illnesses.

phlebotomy

Isabel likes to discuss, argue, and debate; she cannot be accused of __________.

Some oppose innovation out of sheer __________; they do not want any change.