Unit 1 Flashcards
Vinc/Vict
Latin:Means to Conquer
Invincible, Provincial,Evince
Invincible
Adjective: Unable to be conquered
Root:Vinc
Synonym: Invulnerable
Antonym: Vulnerable
Provincial
Adjective:Limited in knowledge of the world,narrow-minded
Root:Vinc
Antonym:Sophisticated
Evince
Verb:To establish,to reflect the truth of
Root:Vinc
Duc/Duct
Latin:Means “To lead”
- Conducive
- Induce
- Deduce
Conducive
Adjective:Supportive,encouraging,helping to bring about.
Root:Duc
Synonym:Helpful,Favorable
Induce
Verb:To lead towards some action.
Root:Duc
Synonym:Persuade
Antonym:Discourage
Deduce
Verb: To draw a conclusion from fact,to infer
Root:Duc
Synonym:Conclude
Tract
Lating:Means “To drag”
- Protracted
- Intractable
- Retract
Protracted
Adjective:Extended in time, prolonged
Root: Tract
Synonym: Lingering
Antonym:Breif
Intractable
Adjective: Stubborn,obstinate,hard to move forward
Root: Tract
Synonym:Unmovable
Antonym: Malleable
Retract
Verb: To draw back,withdraw
Root:Tract
Synonym: Repeal
Peto
Latin: To seek aggressively,to assail,to rush
- Petulant
- Impetuous
- Impetus
Petulant
Adjective:Irritable or short tempered
Root: Peto
Impetuos
Adjective:Acting passionately and without forethought
Root:Peto
Synonym:Rash
Antonym:Careful