Greek amp Latin 5 sat scope test tox turb sat Latin ACT Focus Word insatiable adj unable to get enough never satisfied Teenage boys often have insatiable appetites satiety n the state of being satisfied to the point of boredom ID: 766567
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Greek & Latin 5 sat, scope, test, tox, turb
sat (Latin) ACT Focus Word: insatiable (adj.) unable to get enough, never satisfied Teenage boys often have insatiable appetites.satiety (n.)the state of being satisfied to the point of boredomsaturate (v.)to soak or imbue thoroughly or completelyOther words: satisfy, sate, satiate enough
Scope (Greek) ACT Focus Word: colonoscopy (n.) visual inspection of the interior of the colon Context: Having a yearly colonoscopy makes it much likelier that cancer will be detected in its early stages. microscope (n.)an optical instrument for viewing objects too small to be seen with the naked eye kaleidoscope (n.) an optical instrument displaying changing patterns of colors and shapes Other words: telescope, scope, periscope see , view , look
test (Latin) ACT Focus Word: attest (v.) to bear witness to; to certify Context: My former employer can attest to my hardworking nature.testimony (n.)a solemn statement of a witness contestable (adj.)can be argued againstOther words: testament, intestate, detest a witness ; one who stands by
tox (Greek) ACT Focus Word: detoxify (v.) —to rid of poison or its effectsContext: Some people occasionally fast in order to detoxify their bodies.intoxicate (v.)—to affect temporarily with diminished physical and mental control by means of alcohol, drugs, etc. antitoxin (n.)—a substance, formed in the body, that counteracts a specific poisonOther words: toxicologist, toxic poison
ACT Focus Word: perturb (v.) cause mental disquiet or agitation Context: My friends’ conversation about their weight perturbed me. turbid (adj.) cloudy or thick with suspended matterdisturb (v.)interfere; interrupt; disarrangeOther words: turbulent, turbine turb : (Latin) agitation, confusion