Unit 1

Question 1

Invincible

Answer 1

Adj. Unable to be conquered
Root: Vinc
synonym: invulnerable
antonym: Vulnerable

Question 2

Provincial

Answer 2

Adj. Limited in knowledge of the world; narrow-minded
Root: Vinc
Antonym: sophisticated

Question 3

VINC / VICT

Answer 3

Latin: Means “ to conquer”

Invincible, Provincial, Evince

Question 4

Evince

Answer 4

Verb, to establish; to reflect the truth of

Root: Vince

Question 5

DUC/ DUCT

Answer 5

Latin. “to lead”

Conduce, Induce, Deduce

Question 6

Conducive

Answer 6

Adj. Supportive; encouraging; helping to bring about
Root: Duce
Synonym: helpful, favorable

Question 7

Induce

Answer 7

Verb. to lead toward some action
Root: Duc
Synonym: Persuade
Antonym: Discourage

Question 8

Deduce

Answer 8

Verb. To draw a conclusion from fact; to infer
Root: Duc
Synonym: conclude

Question 9

TRACT

Answer 9

Latin. “ to drag”

Question 10

Protracted

Answer 10

Adj. Extended in time; prolonged
Root: Tract
Synonym: lingering
Antonym: brief

Question 11

Intractable

Answer 11

Adj. Stubborn; obstinate; hard to move forward
Root: Tract
Synonym: immovable
Antonym: malleable

Question 12

Retract

Answer 12

Verb. To draw back; withdraw
Root: Tract
Synonym: repeal

Question 13

PETO

Answer 13

Latin. “ To seek aggressively, to assail, to rush”

Petulant, Impetuous, impetu

Question 14

Petulant

Answer 14

Adj. Irritable or short-tempered

Root: Peto

Question 15

Impetuous

Answer 15

Adj. Acting passionately and without forethought
Root: Peto
Synonym: rash
Antonym: careful

Question 16

Impetus

Answer 16

Noun. That which drives someone; momentum
Root: Peto
Synonym: stimulus