Unit 1

Question 1

• VINC/VICT
• Latin
  1. invincible
  2. provincial
  3. evince

Answer 1

1. Adjective; unable to be conquered; synonym- invulnerable; antonym- vulnerable
2. Adjective; limited in knowledge of the world; synonym- narrow-minded; antonym- sophisticated
3. Verb, to establish; to reflect the truth of

Question 2

• DUC/DUC
• Latin
  1. Conducive
  2. Induce
  3. Deduce

Answer 2

1. Adjective; Helping to bring about; synonym- supportive, encouraging
2. Verb; to lead towards some action; synonym- persuade; antonym- discouraging
3. Verb; to draw a conclusion from fact; synonym- conclude

Question 3

• TRACT
• Latin
• to drag
  1. Protracted
  2. Intractable
  3. Retract

Answer 3

1. Adjective; extended in time; synonym- prolonged; antonym-short
2. Adjective; stubborn, hard to move forward; synonym- immovable; antonym- malleable
3. Verb; to draw back; synonym- repeal

Question 4

• PETO
• Latin
• to seek aggressively
  1. Petulant
  2. Impetuous
  3. Impetus

Answer 4

1. Adjective; short tempered; synonym- irritable
2. Adjective; acting passionately; synonym- rash; antonym- careful
3. Noun; momentum; synonym- stimulus