Unit 1 Flashcards
VINC/VICT
Latin: means “to conquer”.
Invincible, Provincial, Evince.
invincible
adj. Unable to be conquered.
Root: Vinc
Synonym: Invulnerable
Antonym: Vulnerable
provincial
adj. limited in knowledge of the world; narrow-minded
Root: Vinc/Vict
antonym: sophisticated
Evince
Verb. To establish; to reflect the truth of.
Root: Vinc/Vict
DUC/DUCT
Latin. Means to lead.
Conducive, induce, deduce.
Conducive
Adjective. Supportive; encouraging; helping to bring about.
Root: Duc/Duct
Synonym: helpful, favorable
Induce
Verb. To lead someone towards action.
Root: Duc/Duct
Synonym: persuade
Antonym: discourage
Deduce
Verb. To draw a conclusion from fact; infer.
Root: Duc/Duct
Synonym: conclude
TRACT
Latin. Means “to drag”.
Protracted, Intractable, Retract.
Protracted
Adjective. Extended in time; prolonged.
Root: Tract.
Synonym: lingering
Antonym: brief
Intractable
Adjective. Stubborn; obstinate; hard to move forward.
Root: Tract.
Synonym: immovable
Antonym: malleable
Retract
Verb. To draw back; withdraw.
Root: Tract
Synonym: repeal
PETO
Latin. Means “to seek aggressively, to assail, to rush”.
Petulant, Impetuous, Impetus.
Petulant
Adjective. Irritable or short-tempered.
Root: Peto
Impetuous
Adjective. Acting passionately and without forethought.
Root: Peto
Synonym: rash
Antonym: careful
