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Slide1
Vocabulary for English III
Slide2From or away
Ab
/Abs
Slide3Ab/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.
Slide4Ab/Abs=from or away
Pg 272
Abscond- to depart in secret and hide
Copy word and definition above.
Write a sentence explaining why abscond relates to from or away.
Write an analogy using abscond.
Slide5Ab/Abs=from or away
Pg. 272
Abstemious-restrained, especially in the consumption of food or alcohol
Copy word and definition above.
Read the sentence for abstemious from the book.
Using a sentence to answer, name two famous people who could benefit from being abstemious.
Slide6Ab/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.
Read the sentence using abstraction from the book.
Complete the following sentence:
Because I know nothing about ___________, everything I said about ___________ would be an abstraction.
Slide7Ab/Abs=from or away
Pg. 272
Abstruse-hard to understand, deep or complex
Copy word and definition from above.
What subject is abstruse to you? Using the word “abstruse” as many times as possible, explain why this subject is abstruse to you.
Slide8To be born
Nasc
/Nat/
Nai
Slide9Nasc/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.”
Slide10Nasc/Nat/Nai= to be born
Pg 275,276
Cognate-related or alike by nature; related because descended from the same language
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.
Slide11Nasc/Nat/Nai= to be born
Pg 276
Nascent- Coming or having just come into being
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 (14-17
th
Centuries)
Using your book, name 3 famous names of the Renaissance period.
Slide12Complete 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
Slide13Put or place
Pon
/Pons
Slide14Pon/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.”
Slide15Disposition- 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
Slide16Pon/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
Slide17Hold or hold on to
Ten/Tin/
Tain
Slide18Ten/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
Slide19Tin/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.
Slide20Tin/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.
Slide21To conquer or overcome
Vinc
/
Vict
Slide22Vinc/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
Slide23Vinc/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?
Slide24Vinc/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?
Slide25Write 5 analogies using your vocabulary words.
Slide26Study for Test
Study for your test on vocabulary stems:
pons
/tin/ten/
tain
/
vict
Slide27Review
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.
Slide28truth
Ver
Slide29Ver-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.
Slide30Ver-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?
Slide31Ver-truth
Verisimilitude-the appearance of being true
By the beginning of the 20
th
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.
Slide32To turn
Vert
/
Vers
Slide33Vert/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.
Slide34Vert /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 12
th
–century citizens of Paris thought were perverse.
Slide35Vert/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 5
th
Century.
Slide36To shape
Morph-Shape
Slide37Morph-shape
Latin
Defined as “to shape”
Slide38Morph-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?
Slide39Morph-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.
Slide40To LOOK AT
Tut/
Tui
Slide41Tut/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.
Slide42Doc/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?
Slide43Tut/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?
Slide44TO Teach
Doc/
Doct
Slide45Doc/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.
Slide46Doc/Doct- to teach
Doctrine-an official principle or belief
According to the 19
th
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.
Slide47Doc/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?
Slide48Place
Top
Slide49“Top”
Latin
Defined as “place”
List 5 words with “top” Write a sentence with one of them explaining why it relates to place.
Slide50Top-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.
Slide51Top-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?
Slide52Topiary
Slide53English III CP
Read silently for 15 minutes.
Write a Reading Log in your new composition notebook.
Thank me for letting you do this in class.
Slide54Sharp point, exact middle of a circle
Centr
Slide55Centr-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.
Slide56Centr-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?
Slide57Centr-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?
Slide58Topiary
Slide59Time
Tempor
Slide60Tempor-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.”
Slide61Tempor- 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?
Slide62Tempor- 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?
Slide63Time
Chron
Slide64chron-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.”
Slide65Chron-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.
Slide66Chron-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?
Slide67Breath or soul
Anim
Slide68Anima-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”
Slide69Anim-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?
Slide70Anim-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”?
Slide71To touch
Tang/Tact
Slide72Tang/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”
Slide73Tang/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
Slide74Tang/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.
Slide75Age or lifetime
Ev
Slide76Ev-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”
Slide77Ev-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?
Slide78Ev-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?
Slide79Step or degree
Grad
Slide80Grad-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”
Slide81Grad-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?
Slide82Grad-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.
Slide83To shape or mold
Fig
Slide84Fig- 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”
Slide85fig-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?
Slide86Fig-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?
Slide87To carry or bear
Lat
Slide88Lat-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”
Slide89Lat-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?
Slide90Lat-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?
Slide91To judge
Crit
Slide92LatinDefined 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
Slide93Crit-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?
Slide94Crit-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
?
Slide95to swear or take an oath
Jur
Slide96LatinDefined 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
Slide97Jur-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?
Slide98Jur-to swear or take an oath
Jurisprudence-the philosophy behind a body of law
As a young lawyer, his heroes were the crusaders of 20
th
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?
Slide99Distant or at a distance
Tele
Slide100LatinDefined 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
Slide101Tele-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?
Slide102Tele-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
Slide103To say no
Neg
Slide104Latin word negareDefined 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
Slide105Neg- 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?
Slide106Neg- 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?
Slide107Herd or flock
Greg
Slide108Latin word grexDefined 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
Slide109Greg- herd or flock
Aggregate-a collection of sum or partsThe aggregate of incriminating details and evidence pointed toward a conviction. Think of two synonyms for aggregateWhat part of speech is aggregate?Congregation-a gathering of peopleThat Sunday the minister delivered an especially inspirational sermon to the congregation. Think of two synonyms for congregation. What part of speech is congregation?
Slide110Greg- herd or flock
Egregious-stand out in a bad wayMany 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 linesScientists 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?
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