Unit 16

Question 1

CRUX

Answer 1

Latin: “Cross”

Example Words: Excruciating, Crux, Crucial

Question 2

DOL

Answer 2

Latin: “To feel pain, to be grieved”

Example Words: Indolent, Doleful, Dolorous

Question 3

ACRI

Answer 3

Latin: “Sharp”

Example Words: Acerbic, Acrid, Acrimonious, Exacerbate

Question 4

FERV

Answer 4

Latin: “To boil, be warm”

Example Words: Fervent, Fervor, Effervescent

Question 5

Excruciating

Answer 5

Definition: adj. Extremely painful; agonizing.
Root: CRUX
Synonym: Unbearable
Antonym: Pleasant

Question 6

Crux

Answer 6

Definition: n. The most important or decisive point.
Root: CRUX
Synonym: Essence
Antonym: Extra

Question 7

Crucial

Answer 7

Definition: adj. Extremely necessary; essential.
Root: CRUX

Question 8

Indolent

Answer 8

Definition: adj. Lazy; averse to work.
Root: DOL
Synonym: Listless
Antonym: Robust

Question 9

Doleful

Answer 9

Definition: adj. Sad; mournful.
Root: DOL
Synonym: Depressed
Antonym: Cheerful

Question 10

Dolorous

Answer 10

Definition: adj. Mournful; gloomy.
Root: DOL
Synonym: Bleak
Antonym: Uplifting

Question 11

Acerbic

Answer 11

Definition: adj. Harsh and biting in tone.
Root: ACRI
Synonym: Sharp
Antonym: Bland

Question 12

Acrid

Answer 12

Definition: adj. Stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating.
Root: ACRI

Question 13

Acrimonious

Answer 13

Definition: adj. Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood.
Root: ACRI
Synonym: Bitter
Antonym: Civil

Question 14

Exacerbate

Answer 14

Definition: v. To make worse or more severe.
Root: ACRI
Synonym: Aggravate
Antonym: Ease

Question 15

Fervent

Answer 15

Definition: adj. Passionately excited or enthusiastic.
Root: FERV
Synonym: Fiery
Antonym: Indifferent

Question 16

Fervor

Answer 16

Definition: n. Emotional excitement; heated enthusiasm.
Root: FERV
Synonym: Eagerness
Antonym: Apathy

Question 17

Effervescent

Answer 17

Definition: adj. Highly spirited; animated.
Root: FERV
Synonym: Bubbly
Antonym: Lifeless