Unit 1 Flashcards
Vinc/Vict
Latin, means “to conquer”
Invincible, provincial, evince
duc, duct
Latin, means “to lead”
Conducive, induce, deduce
Invincible
Adj. Unable to be conquered.
Root: vinc
Syn: invulnerable
Ant: vulnerable
Tract
Latin. Means to drag
Protracted, intractable, retract.
Peto
Latin, means to seek aggressively, to assail, to rush.
Petulant, impetuous, impetus.
Provincial
adj. Limited in knowledge of the world.
Root: vinc
antonym: sophisticated.
Evince
verb
establish, to reflect the truth of
Root: vincere
Conducive
adjective.
Supportive, encouraging, helping to bring about.
Root: ducere
Synonym: helpful, favorable
Induce
Verb To lead towards some action. Root: ducere. Synonym: persuade Antonym: discourage
Deduce
verb
To draw a conclusion from fact; to infer.
Root: ducere
Synonym: conclude
Protracted
adjective. Extended in time; prolonged. Root:tractum Synonym: lingering Antonym: brief
Intractable
adjective. Stubborn, obstinate hard to move forward. Root: tractum Synonym: immovable Antonym: malleable.
Retract
Verb.
To draw back, withdraw
Root: tractum
Synonym: repeal
Petulant
adjective
Irritable or short tempered.
Root: petere
impetuous
adjective Acting passionately and without forethought Root:petere Synonym: rash Antonym: careful