Unit 17 Flashcards
NOTA
Latin: “To note”
Example Words: Connotation, Denotation, Annotate
PUT
Latin: “To think”
Example Words: Impute, Dispute, Reputable
RATIO
Latin: “Reason”
Example Words: Irrational, Rationale, Rationalize
SCI
Latin: “To know”
Example Words: Conscientious, Unconscionable, Prescient
Impute
Definition: v. To assign blame or responsibility for.
Root: PUT
Synonym: Attribute
Antonym: Vindicate
Dispute
Definition: (1) v. To disagree with. (2) n. A disagreement or argument.
Root: PUT
Synonym: Argument
Antonym: Agreement
Disreputable
Definition: adj. Not respectable; having a bad reputation.
Root: PUT
Synonym: Notorious
Antonym: Respectable
Connotation
Definition: n. An image or idea associated with a word.
Root: NOTA
Synonym: Overtone
Denotation
Definition: n. The dictionary definition of a word.
Root: NOTA
Annotation
Definition: v. To explain or discuss though a note.
Root: NOTA
Irrational
Definition: adj. Not based or reason or logic.
Root: RATIO
Synonym: Illogical
Antonym: Reasonable, Rational
Rationale
Definition: n. A reason for doing something; explanation.
Root: RATIO
Rationalize
Definition: v. Justify; give reason for.
Root: RATIO
Synonym: Excuse
Conscientious
Definition: adj. Diligent and careful.
Root: SCI
Antonym: Careless
Unconscionable
Definition: adj. Not obeying moral laws; unscrupulous.
Root: SCI
Antonym: Principled
