Vocabulary

Unit 1

Numbers

Word Roots

• Mono one monorail

• Multi many multifamily

• Omni all omnibus

Monotonous

Mono -- one

Monotonous

• (adj.) repetitious and uninteresting

• Uttered in unvaried tone

Example:

We hiked for hours along the frozen and monotonous road.

MonologueMono -- one

Monologue

• (N.) Long speech by one person

Example:

The class president’s monologue about poverty made

an impression on students.

Monarchy

Mono -- one

Monarchy

• (N.) Government ruled by one person

Example:

When the king died, his daughter ruled the monarchy.

Monopolize

Mono -- one

Monopolize

(V.) To dominate by excluding others

Example:The star athlete monopolized the court.

Multicultural

• Multi -- many

Multicultural

• (adj.) relating to several cultures

Example:

The multicultural students shared ideas from around the world.

Multitude

Multi --. many

multitude

• ( N.) A large number of things or people

Example:

We were able to see a multitude of people from our seat.

Omniscient

Omni -- all

Omniscient

• (adj.) All-knowing

Example:

The prophet taught the people about an omniscient and loving God.

Omnipresent

Omni --.everywhere

Omnipresent

• (adj.) Present everywhere

Example:

Many religions believe in an omnipresent god who is everywhere.

Omnipotent

Omni -- all

Omnipotent

• (adj.) All-powerful

The omnipotent superhero saved the city from harm.

Omnivorous

Omni -- all

Omnivorous

• (adj.) Eating both plants and animals

• Wide ranging in interests

Example:

The raccoon is omnivorous and will eat both plants and animals.