Transcript Vocabulary for English III

Vocabulary for English III
Ab/Abs
FROM OR AWAY
Ab/Abs
 Latin
 means “from” or “away”
 Think of two words that use ab/abs. In a short sentence,
tell how they relate to “from” or away”
 Example:
Abduct relates to from or away because it means to
take something from away from something else.
Ab/Abs=from or away
Pg 272
Abscond- to depart in secret and hide
Copy word and definition above.
2. Write a sentence explaining why abscond relates to
from or away.
3. Write an analogy using abscond.
1.
Ab/Abs=from or away
Pg. 272
Abstemious-restrained, especially in the consumption of
food or alcohol
Copy word and definition above.
2. Read the sentence for abstemious from the book.
3. Using a sentence to answer, name two famous people
who could benefit from being abstemious.
1.
Ab/Abs=from or away
Pg. 272
Abstraction- the consideration of a thing or idea without
associating it with a particular example
Copy word and definition from above.
2. Read the sentence using abstraction from the book.
3. Complete the following sentence:
Because I know nothing about ___________, everything
I said about ___________ would be an abstraction.
1.
Ab/Abs=from or away
Pg. 272
Abstruse-hard to understand, deep or complex
Copy word and definition from above.
2. What subject is abstruse to you? Using the word
“abstruse” as many times as possible, explain why this
subject is abstruse to you.
1.
Nasc/Nat/Nai
TO BE BORN
Nasc/Nat/Nai
 pg.275
 Latin
 Means “to be born”
 Think of three words that use nasc/nat/nai and explain
why they relate to “to be born.”
Nasc/Nat/Nai= to be born
Pg 275,276
Cognate-related or alike by nature; related because
descended from the same language
1. Read the paragraph on pages 275-276 in your book. List
3 of your cognate relatives and 3 of your agnate
relatives.
Innate-present from birth onward; part of the essential
nature of something
1. List 5 innate qualities of a fish.
Nasc/Nat/Nai= to be born
Pg 276
Nascent- Coming or having just come into being
1. What ideas or items were nascent between 1990 and
the present?
Renaissance- rebirth or revival; the period of European
history between medieval and modern times (14-17th
Centuries)
1. Using your book, name 3 famous names of the
Renaissance period.
Complete the following analogies:
Cognate:__________::agnate:___________
Abscond:__________:: arrive:___________
Think of one of your own.
These will be on the test.
Gluttonous: abstemious:: obesity: slimness
Abstruse: complicated :: knowing : understanding
Nascent: baby :: mature: adult
Nascent: new :: ancient : old
Pon/Pons
PUT OR PLACE
Pon/Pos= to put or place
 Pg 281
 From the Latin verb ponere
 Defined as “put” or “place”
 You oppose an opponent by “putting yourself against”
him or her.
List five words that use “pon” or “pos”
Write a sentence with one of them explaining why the
word relates to “put or place.”
Disposition- basic outlook or attitude
It was his dad’s disposition to argue about everything that convinced him he
didn’t want to be a lawyer.
 Think of two synonyms for disposition
 Think of two antonyms for disposition
 Write one analogy using disposition
repository- a place or container where something is stored
In order to complete my book , I needed to find the human repositories of the
history of the town.
 Think of two synonyms for repository
 Think of two antonyms for repository
 Write one analogy using repository
Pon/Pos= to put or place
superimpose- to place one thing over something else
Not realizing the paper she had placed in the copier had already been used, the
teacher superimposed our test onto Mr. Hansen’s handouts.
 Think of two synonyms for superimpose
 Think of two antonyms for superimpose
 Write one analogy using superimpose
component: a separate part of a whole
All of the components of the agreement were in place, but the owner still hadn’t
given her final approval.
 Think of two synonyms for component
 Think of two antonyms for component
 Write one analogy using component
Ten/Tin/Tain
HOLD OR HOLD ON TO
Ten/tin/tain=hold or hold onto
 From the Latin verb tenere
 Defined as “hold” or “hold onto”
 A tenant is the “holder” of property, but not the owner.
List five words that use “ten” “tin” or “tain”
Write a sentence with one of them explaining why the
word relates to hold or hold onto
Tin/ten/tain= hold or hold onto
Abstinence-holding back voluntarily from a craving
Burned out by too many wild nights, she moved in with her grandmother and took
to a life of abstinence.
 Think of two synonyms for abstinence
 Turn to page 283 in the vocabulary book. What things, other than sex or drugs,
can you abstain from? Does your culture ask you to abstain from something?
Tenacious- stubborn or persistent
He was known to be a tenacious reporter who would stay with a story for months,
sometimes risking his health and even his life.
 Think of two synonyms for tenacious
 Turn to page 283 in the vocabulary book. Using the passage as a guide, think
about two famous people who have showed a tenacious spirit.
Tin/ten/tain= hold or hold onto
Tenable-capable of being held or defended
She was depressed for weeks after her professor told the class that her theory
wasn’t tenable.
 Think of two synonyms for tenable
 Turn to page 283 in the vocabulary book. Read the ideas it suggests are
untenable today. Think of two more untenable ideas.
Sustenance-something that gives support or strength
Napoleon's army was forced to eat their own horses when all other sustenance
ran out.
 Think of two synonyms for sustenance
 Turn to page 284 in the vocabulary book. Using the passage as a guide, tell in
one sentence what provides you with emotional and physical sustenance.
Vinc/Vict
TO CONQUER OR OVERCOME
Vinc/Vict=to conquer or overcome
 From the Latin verb vincere
 Defined as “to conquer” or “to overcome”
 To “convince” someone that you’re right is an interesting
“victory.”
List five words that use “vinc” or “vict”
Write a sentence with one of them explaining why the
word relates to conquer or to overcome
Vinc/Vict=to conquer or overcome
Evince- to be outward evidence of; show or reveal
As a witness, you must evince honesty and dignity.
 Think of two synonyms for evince
What two things must you evince when you are pulled over by an officer for
speeding?
Invincible- incapable of being conquered or overcome
The supposedly invincible Spanish Armada was defeated by a fleet of small
English ships in 1588.
 Think of two synonyms for invincible
List two things in History that were seemingly invincible, but were eventually
broken down?
Vinc/Vict=to conquer or overcome
Provincial- having to do with a province (territory)
After conquering 200 more acres, the colony was able to set up a provincial
government.
 Think of two synonyms for provincial
What areas make up the provincial government of Barnwell County?
Victimize-to make a victim of, trick, deceive
In order to help the poor, Robin Hood found it necessary to victimize the rich.
 Think of two synonyms for victimize
Name two groups of people who are victimized in Africa?
 Write 5 analogies using your vocabulary words.
Study for Test
Study for your test on vocabulary stems:
pons/tin/ten/tain/vict
Review
Write TWO original sentences using at least 3 vocabulary
words in each.
Ex:
His tenacious nature was innate, because both he and his
father refused to be anything other than invincible.
Ver
TRUTH
Ver-truth
 Latin
 Defined as “truth”
 A verdict in a trial is “the truth spoken.” But, a just verdict
may depend on the veracity, or truthfulness, of the
witnesses.
 List 5 words with “ver.” Write a sentence with one of
them explaining why it relates to truth.
Ver-truth
aver- to state as true, declare
The defendant averred that she was nowhere near the scene of the crime.
 Think of two synonyms for aver
In a complete sentence, answer the following: Name two groups of people
who aver the innocence of the defendant in the courtroom and two groups
who aver the guiltiness of the defendant in the courtroom.
Verify-to prove to be true or accurate
It is the bank teller’s job to verify the signature on a check.
 Think of two synonyms for verify
What are two things can you verify through a dictionary?
Ver-truth
Verisimilitude-the appearance of being true
By the beginning of the 20th Century, the artists of the European painters were
losing interest in verisimilitude and were beginning to paint abstractly.
 Think of two synonyms for versimilitude
Name two movies that lack verisimilitude.
Verity-a true fact or statement
Ben Franklin’s statement that “nothing can be certain except death and taxes” is
held as a verity by many.
 Think of two synonyms for verity
List two verities.
Vert/Vers
TO TURN
Vert/Vers-to turn
 Latin
 Defined as “to turn”
 An advertisement turns your attention to a product or
service.
 List 5 words with “vert” or “vers.” Write a sentence with
one of them explaining why it relates to turn.
Vert /vers-truth
Divert-to turn from one purpose or course to another
The farmers successfully diverted some of the river water to their crops.
 Think of two synonyms for divert.
How was the Roman circus used for diversion?
Perverse-stubbornly or obstinately wrong
The unsuspected murderer felt a perverse desire to chat with the police.
 Think of two synonyms for perverse
Name two things 12th –century citizens of Paris thought were perverse.
Vert/vers- to turn (page 296-297)
Avert-to ward off, keep from happening
General Camacho’s announcement to lower food prices averted an immediate
workers’ revolt.
 Think of two synonyms for avert
How does the Cuban Missile Crisis relate to the word avert?
Versatile- Having many uses, turning easily from one
skill to another.
The versatile Gene Kelly acted, sang, directed, and eventually dazzled America
with his dancing.
 Think of two synonyms for versatile
Name three ways Attila the Hun made a horse versatile during the 5th Century.
Morph-Shape
TO SHAPE
Morph-shape
 Latin
 Defined as “to shape”
Morph-shape
amorphous-without a definite shape or form
The sculptor took an amorphous lump of clay and molded it swiftly into a rough
human shape.
 Think of two synonyms for amorphous
Think of an amorphous social group. What name can you give them?
Anthropomorphic-having or described as having human
form or traits, seeing human traits in non-human things
The old, diseased tree had always been like a companion to her, though she knew
her anthropomorphic feelings about it were sentimental.
 Think of two synonyms for anthropomorphic
 sublime
What did you consider anthropomorphic when you were little?
Morph-shape
metamorphosis-a physical or developmental change
Day by day we watched the gradual metamorphosis of the tadpoles into frogs.
 Think of two synonyms for metamorphosis
Name two things that are natural occurrences of metamorphosis.
Morphology-the study of structure and form
Her biology term paper discussed the morphology of three kinds of seaweed.
Using your book, name the person who studies morphology.
Tut/Tui
T O L O O K AT
Tut/Tui- to look at
 Latin
 Defined as “to look at”
 A tutor guides a student though a subject.
 List 5 words with “tut” or “tui” Write a sentence with one
of them explaining why it relates to look at.
Doc/Doct- to teach
Intuition- the power of knowing something immediately
without mental effort
She scoffed at the notion of “women’s intuition,” or special powers that only
women are supposed to have.
 Think of two synonyms for intuition.
Name something that is in a mother’s intuition.
Tuition-the cost of or payment for instruction
As Kara happily flipped through her college catalogs, her parents looked at the
tuition costs with dismay.
 Think of two synonyms for tuition.
What is the average tuition at the school you are looking at attending?
Tut/Tui
Tutelage-instruction or guidance of an individual
Under the old man’s expert tutelage, they learned how to carve and paint
realistic decoys.
 Think of two synonyms for tutelage
Who provides tutelage for you?
Tutorial-an instructional program that gives information
about a specific subject
Students tend to learn more in a tutorial than they do in a large class.
 Think of two synonyms for tutorial
What type of tutorials does the book say are most helpful?
Doc/Doct
TO TEACH
Doc/Doct- to teach
 Latin
 Defined as “to teach”
 A doctor is a highly educated person capable of
instructing others in the doctrine of his or her field.
 List 5 words with “doc” or “doct” Write a sentence with
one of them explaining why it relates to teach.
Doc/Doct- to teach
Doctrine-an official principle or belief
According to the 19th Century doctrine of papal infallibility, the pope’s formal
statements on matters of faith must be regarded as absolute truth.
 Think of two synonyms for doctrine.
What belief did the Truman Doctrine express?
Docile-easily led, tamed, or taught
Training a dog is much easier if the animal has a docile temperament.
 Think of two synonyms for docile.
Describe two docile populations.
Doc/Doct- to teach
Doctrinaire- applying principles or theories without regard for
practical difficulties or individual circumstance
She avoided taking a doctrinaire approach to teaching: education theories didn’t
always match the reality of instructing 25 lively students.
 Think of two synonyms for doctrinaire
What does a doctrinaire judge do?
Indoctrinate- to fill someone with a particular opinion or
point of view
The sergeants had six months to indoctrinate the new recruits with army attitudes
and discipline.
 Think of two synonyms for indoctrinate
What are citizens of the United States indoctrinated to believe?
Top
PLACE
 “Top”
 Latin
 Defined as “place”
 List 5 words with “top” Write a sentence with one of
them explaining why it relates to place.
Top-place
ectopic- occurring in an abnormal place
A pacemaker was installed to correct the patient’s ectopic
heartbeat.
 Think of two synonyms for ectopic.
 What medical condition do we usually use “ectopic” to refer
to?
Topical-designed for local application to or treatment of a
bodily part
If the topical ointment doesn’t work, the doctor will prescribe an
antibiotic pill.
 Think of two synonyms for topical.
 Name two medicines that are topical.
Top-place
Topiary- relating to the art of shaping trees or shrubs into
odd shapes
Beyond the house was a topiary garden with shrubs shaped like barnyard
animals.
 Think of two synonyms for topiary
 What shapes might Disney World use for their topiaries?
Topography-the features of a surface, including both
man-made and natural features
Planning the expedition involved careful study of the region’s topography.
 Think of two synonyms for topography.
 What is the topography of the Sahara desert?
Topiary
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Centr
S H A R P P O I N T, E X A C T M I D D L E O F A C I R C L E
Centr-Sharp Point/Exact Middle of a Circle
 Latin
 Defined as “sharp point” or “exact middle of a circle”
 A centrifuge is a spinning machine that throws things
outward from the center.
Centr-Sharp Point/Exact Middle of a Circle
Eccentric-not following an established or usual style
A woman who collected dozens of stray cats was considered
eccentric but harmless by her neighbors.
 Think of two synonyms for eccentric
 Can you think of two things that an eccentric person might do?
Epicenter-the center of focus of an activity
The destruction caused by Mexico City’s earthquake was extensive
because the city was at the quake’s epicenter.
 Think of two synonyms for epicenter.
 What is Wall Street the epicenter of?
Centr-Sharp Point/Exact Middle of a Circle
Egocentric-overly concerned with oneself
He was a brilliant but egocentric artist who would talk only about his
own life and work.
 Think of two synonyms for egocentric
 Can you think of an egocentric celebrity?
Ethnocentric-marked by or based on the attitude that
one’s own group is superior to others
Some people were angry at what they saw as an ethnocentric bias in
the way the film portrayed immigrants.
 Think of two synonyms for ethnocentric.
 What does an ethnocentric person feels that his or her own
nation is?
Topiary
Tempor
TIME
Tempor-time
 Latin “tempus”
 Defined as “time”
 A temporary repair is only meant to last a short time.
 Give 5 words with “temp.” Give one sentence explaining
why one of the words relates to “time.”
Tempor- time
Contemporary-modern or current
The couple filled their new house with fashionable contemporary
furniture.
 Think of two synonyms for contemporary.
 Who are your contemporaries?
Extemporaneous- done of the spur of the moment
It was once common for people to make extemporaneous speeches
after dinner.
 Think of two synonyms for extemporaneous (spontaneous)
 What is the true difference between impromptu and
extemporaneous?
Tempor- time
Temporal-having to do with time, as opposed to eternity
As we grow older, we often begin to see wrinkles on our face which
remind us that our time upon Earth is temporal.
 Think of two synonyms for temporal
 Write another sentence with temporal.
Temporize-to draw out discussions to gain time
The students were able to easily temporize and delay the test by
talking to the new teacher about football.
 Think of two synonyms for temporize
 When are you most guilty of temporizing?
Chron
TIME
chron-time
 Greek
 Defined as “time”
 A chronicle describes an event that happened over time.
 Give 5 words with “chron.” Give one sentence explaining
why one of the words relates to “time.”
Chron-time
Anachronism- a person or thing that is out of its time
The teacher taught the class using videos from the 1960s, which were
clearly anachronisms to the students in 2010.
 Think of two synonyms for anachronism
 What type of mathematical instrument would be an anachronism
today?
Chronic- lasting a long time, recurring frequently
The hospital was proud to announce their Long-Term Clinic to serve
people who suffered from chronic illnesses.
 Think of two synonyms for chronic
 List two illnesses that can be chronic.
Chron-time
Chronology-a sequence of events in the order they occurred
She kept a journal while she was in New Mexico in order to have an
accurate chronology of her trip.
 Think of two synonyms for chronology
 What war does the book say you must understand before
studying the chronology of World War II?
Synchronized-happening at exactly the same time.
The members of synchronized swim team had to work on reaching the
surface at exactly the same time as their teammates.
 Think of two synonyms for synchronized
 In addition to swimming, can you think of another sport that can
be synchronized?
Anim
B R E AT H O R S O U L
Anima-breath or soul
 Latin “anima”
 Defined as “breath or soul”
 Give 5 words with “anima.” Give one sentence explaining
why one of the words relates to “soul” or “ breath”
Anim-breath or soul
Animated-full of life, active
Her gestures were so animated that even people across the room
would watch her.
 Think of two synonyms for animated
 Can you think of two famous people who have animated
movements?
Magnanimous-showing a generous and courageous spirit
She was magnanimous in victory, saying she’d been lucky to win and
praising her opponent’s effort.
 Think of two synonyms for magnanimous
 How can you be magnanimous when you make a perfect score on
the SAT?
Anim-breath or soul
Animosity- ill will or resentment
Legend has it that the animosity between the Greeks and the Trojans
began because of a conflict over a woman.
 Think of two synonyms for animosity
 Can you think of an animosity that exists in America?
Inanimate- not alive, lifeless
Rodin’s sculptures are so expressive that, although inanimate, they
seem full of life and emotion.
 Think of two synonyms for inanimate
 What is the relationship between the expression “couch potato”
and the word “inanimate”?
Tang/Tact
TO TOUCH
Tang/tact= to touch
 Latin
 Defined as “to touch”
 List 5 words with “tang” or “tact.” Give one sentence
explaining why one of the words relates to “touch”
Tang/tact= to touch
Intact-untouched by anything that harms
The garage was damaged by the storm, but amazingly the house
itself came through it intact.
 Think of two synonyms for intact
 If you smoke for 20 years, what about you is unlikely to be intact?
Tactile-able to be perceived by touching
The surfer always enjoyed the tactile sensation of the waves crashing
over his face.
 Which disabled community relies heavily on their tactile senses?
 Think of two synonyms for tactile
Tang/tact= to touch
Tangential-touching lightly, less important
As far as Katherine was concerned, everything else was tangential to
her father’s lung operation.
 Think of two synonyms for tangential.
tangible-able to be perceived by touch
The snow was tangible evidence that winter had finally arrived.
 Think of two synonyms for tangible.
 List three things that are tangible.
Ev
AGE OR LIFETIME
Ev-age or lifetime
 Latin
 Defined as “age or lifetime”
 List 5 words with “ev.” Give one sentence explaining why
one of the words relates to “age” or “lifetime”
Ev-age or lifetime, pg. 399
longevity-long continuance
Picasso’s career was the definition of longevity, as he produced art
work until his death at 91.
 Think of two synonyms for longevity
 Why does the bristlecone pine an example of longevity?
medieval-relating to the time between A.D. 500 to 1500 of
European history
The Cathedral at Chartres in France, a European country, is a
masterpiece of medieval architecture.
 What is the correct term for people who study the Middle Ages?
Ev-age or lifetime, pg. 339
Coeval-having the same age or lasting the same amount of
time
Because Homer’s Iliad was written around 800 B.C., it is most likely
coeval with parts of the Bible.
 Think of two synonyms for coeval.
 Name two movies that are from the 1990s and are coevals.
Primeval-having to do with the earliest ages
When settlers first came to North America, they found primeval
forests, untouched by human influence.
 Think of two synonyms for primeval
 What was the primeval form of petroleum?
Grad
STEP OR DEGREE
Grad-step or degree
 Latin
 Defined as “step or degree”
 List 5 words with “grad.” Give one sentence explaining
why one of the words relates to “step” or “degree”
Grad-step or degree
Degrade-to lower in status or level
The parents feared that the television show that was once so
educational was now degrading to their children’s intelligence.
 Think of two synonyms for degrade
 What part of speech is degrade?
Gradual-proceeding by steps or degrees
In the fall, the leaves make a gradual change from bright green to the
deepest hue of red.
 Think of two synonyms for gradual
 If a student who has a 2.5 GPA has been making gradual
improvements during their time in high school, what might their
GPA have been at the end of their first year?
Grad-step or degree
graduated- separated into degrees , grades, or intervals
You’ll need to use a graduated cylinder for this experiment because
exact measurements are crucial.
 Think of two synonyms for graduated
 How does a graduated income tax system work?
Retrograde-moving toward a worse or earlier state
She knew her artistic tastes were retrograde, but she still loved the
simple and amateur scenes of quiet country roads.
 Think of two synonyms for retrograde
 Describe a retrograde view of women.
Fig
TO SHAPE OR MOLD
Fig- to shape or mold
 Latin
 Defined as “to shape or mold”
 List 5 words with “fig.” Give one sentence explaining why
one of the words relates to “mold” or “shape”
fig-shape or mold
Configuration-an arrangement of parts
The decorator changed the configuration of the office so that people
would have more privacy at their desks.
 Think of two synonyms for configuration
 What configuration is the DNA molecule in?
Effigy-an image of a person, especially of a hated person
The night before the big game, an effigy of the rival coach was burned
on a huge bonfire.
 Think of two synonyms for effigy
 What might Afghanistan protestors make an effigy of?
Fig-shape or mold
Figment-something made up or imagined
His preference for Cindy is a figment of your imagination—believe me,
he barely knows she exists.
 Think of two synonyms for figment
 What part of speech is figment?
Figurine-a small carved or molded figure
Justin was devastated when his little brother crushed his porcelin
figurine of Mickey Mouse.
 Think of two synonyms for figurine
 What part of speech is figurine?
Lat
TO CARRY OR BEAR
Lat-to carry or bear
 Latin
 Defined as “to carry or bear”
 List 5 words with “lat.” Give one sentence explaining why
one of the words relates to “carry” or “bear”
Lat-to carry or bear
Collate-to collect and arrange
The larger copiers are able to collate and staple papers automatically.
 Think of two synonyms for collate
 What part of speech is collate?
Prelate-a member of the church or denomination with
high rank
A devoted prelate tries to visit all of the area churches every year
 Think of two synonyms for prelate
 What part of speech is prelate?
Lat-to carry or bear
Relativity-a theory that believes that mass and energy are
equal
The theory of relativity changed the way people looked at the world;
where there were once absolutes, now everything is relative.
 What part of speech is relativity?
Correlation-a connection derived in a systematic way
Through the project, Eric was trying to determine if there was a
correlation between the amount of reading and a person’s IQ.
 Think of two synonyms for correlation
 What part of speech is correlation? Correlate?
Crit
TO JUDGE
Crit-to judge
 Latin
 Defined as “to judge”
 List 5 words with “lat.” Give one sentence explaining why
one of the words relates to “carry” or “bear”
Crit-to judge
Criterion-a standard by which a judgment is made
In the NFL, the ultimate criterion for judging a team’s excellence is its
ability to win the Super Bowl.
 Think of two synonyms for criterion
 What part of speech is criterion?
Hypercritical-overly critical
Teachers have to correct their students’ mistakes without seeming to
be hypercritical.
 Think of two synonyms for hypercritical.
 What part of speech is hypercritical?
Crit-to judge
Critique- 1) a judgment or criticism 2) to judge or criticize
The students offered to critique each other’s reports.
 Write one synonym for definition 1 and one for definition 2.
 What part of speech is critique in definition 1? Definition 2?
Hematocrit- the ratio of red blood cells to whole blood cells.
The doctors told Jessica that it would be necessary to determine her
hematocrit before surgery.
 What part of speech is hematocrit?
Jur
T O S W E A R O R TA K E A N O AT H
Jur-to swear or take an oath
 Latin
 Defined as “to swear or take an oath”
 List 5 words with “jur.” Give one sentence explaining why
one of the words relates to “to swear” or “take an oath”
Jur-to swear or take an oath
Abjure-to hold back from
Joan of Arc chose to die by fire rather than abjure her faith.
 Think of two synonyms for abjure
 What part of speech is abjure?
Perjury-the voluntary breaking of an oath
He was convicted of perjury for having lied under oath about his
business dealings.
 Think of two synonyms for perjury
 What part of speech is perjury?
Jur-to swear or take an oath
Jurisprudence-the philosophy behind a body of law
As a young lawyer, his heroes were the crusaders of 20th century
jurisprudence, especially William O. Douglas and Thurgood
Marshall.
 Think of two synonyms for jurisprudence.
 What part of speech is jurisprudence?
Objurgate- to scold harshly
The judge objurgated the convicted accountant for his part in the
crime.
 Think of two synonyms for objurgate. Chastise
 What part of speech is objurgate?
Tele
D I S TA N T O R AT A D I S TA N C E
Tele-distant or at a distance
 Latin
 Defined as “distant or at a distance”
 List 5 words with “jur.” Give one sentence explaining why
one of the words relates to “to swear” or “take an oath”
Tele-distant or at a distance
Telegenic- well-suited to appear on television
To be a weatherman, it is almost as important to have a telegenic
face as it is to understand meteorological concepts.
 Think of two synonyms for telegenic
 What part of speech is telegenic?
Teleological-showing or relating to design or purpose
Many naturalists object to the teleological view that sees everything
in nature as part of a grand design or plan.
 What part of speech is teleological?
Tele-distant or at a distance
Telemetry- the information gained by measuring something and
then sending the measurements by radio or satellite signals
The telemetry of the satellite went dead, and the scientists no longer
knew where it was or what happened to it.
 What part of speech is telemetry?
 Can you think of an easier way to describe telemetry?
Telepathic-communicating from one mind to another with no visible
connection between the two
She never thought of herself as telepathic, but she woke up, startled,
when her brother died at 2:00 am 1000 miles away.
 Think of two synonyms for telepathic
 What part of speech is telepathic
Neg
T O S AY N O
Neg- to say no
 Latin word negare
 Defined as “to say no”
 List 5 words with “neg.” Give one sentence explaining
why one of the words relates to “to say no”
Neg- to say no
Abnegation- denial, especially self-denial
It may be impossible for a child to practice abnegation while standing
in front of a bowl of candy.
 Think of two synonyms for abnegation
 What part of speech is abnegation?
Negligible- so small as to be neglected or disregarded
The weather forecast sounded bad, but the amount of snow turned
out to be negligible.
 Think of two synonyms for negligible.
 What part of speech is negligible?
Neg- to say no
Renegade-an individual who refuses to behave according to the law
As a renegade from the church, the former believer refused to
celebrate even the now-secular traditions such as Christmas.
 Think of two synonyms for renegade.
 What part of speech is renegade.
Renege-to go back on a promise or commitment
If his partners renege at this point, the entire project will fall through.
 Think of two synonyms for renege
 What part of speech is renege?
Greg
HERD OR FLOCK
Greg-herd or flock
 Latin word grex
 Defined as “herd” or “flock”
 List 5 words with “greg.” Give one sentence explaining
why one of the words relates to “herd” or “flock”
Greg- herd or flock
Aggregate-a collection of sum or parts
The aggregate of incriminating details and evidence pointed toward a
conviction.
 Think of two synonyms for aggregate
 What part of speech is aggregate?
Congregation-a gathering of people
That Sunday the minister delivered an especially inspirational sermon
to the congregation.
 Think of two synonyms for congregation.
 What part of speech is congregation?
Greg- herd or flock
Egregious-stand out in a bad way
Many of the term papers contained egregious grammatical errors.
 Think of two synonyms for egregious.
 What part of speech is egregious?
Segregate-to separate along specified lines
Scientists now believe that they have segregated the gene that causes
the birth defect.
 Think of two synonyms for segregate.
 What part of speech is segregate?