Unit 19

Question 0

Inquisitive

Answer 0

Adj. Curious; asking many questions.
Root: Quis
Syn:
Ant: Uninterested

Question 1

QUIS

Answer 1

Latin: Quaere, Quisitum means “ask, seek, demand”.

Inquisitive, Acquisitive, Requisition.

Question 2

Acquisitive

Answer 2

Adj. Seeking to get things; greedy.
Root: Quis
Syn: Demanding
Ant: Generous

Question 3

Requisition

Answer 3

(1). N. Act of ordering or demanding something. (2). V. To make a request or demand.
Root: Quis
Syn:
Ant:

Question 4

SPOND/SPOUSE

Answer 4

Latin: Spondere, Sponsum means pledge, show support for”.

Espouse, Correspond, Despondent

Question 5

Espouse

Answer 5

V. To support; pledge support to.
Root: Spouse
Syn: Advocate
Ant: Criticize

Question 6

Correspond

Answer 6

V. To be similar to; compare to.
Root: Spond
Syn: Match
Ant: Differ

Question 7

Despondent

Answer 7

Adj. Lacking all hope.
Root: Spond
Syn: Despairing
Ant: Joyful

Question 8

ROG

Answer 8

Latin: Rogere, Rogatum means “to ask, demand”.

Interrogate, Derogatory, Arrogant, Abrogate

Question 9

Interrogate

Answer 9

V. To formally question.
Root: Rog
Syn: Grill
Ant:

Question 10

Derogatory

Answer 10

Adj. Insulting, degrading.
Root: Rog
Syn: Belittling
Ant: Complimentary

Question 11

Arrogant

Answer 11

Adj. Excessively proud; haughty.
Root: Rog
Syn: Conceited
Ant: Humble

Question 12

Abrogate

Answer 12

V. To cancel; to repeal.
Root: Rog
Syn: Abolish
Ant: Ratify

Question 13

PREC

Answer 13

Latin: Prex, Precis means “prayer”.

Precarious, Imprecation, Deprecate

Question 14

Precarious

Answer 14

Adj. Threatened or unsafe.
Root: Prec
Syn: Risky
Ant: Safe

Question 15

Imprecation

Answer 15

V. A curse.
Root: Prec
Syn:
Ant: Blessing

Question 16

Deprecate

Answer 16

V. To show disapproval of.
Root: Prec
Syn: Belittle
Ant: Praise