Unit 21 Flashcards
Gusto
N. Enthusiastic enjoyment.
Root: Gust
Syn: Relish
Ant: Dislike
GUST
Latin: Gustus means “to taste”.
Gusto, Gustatory
Gustatory
Adj. Having to do with the sense of taste.
Root: Gust
Syn:
Ant:
SIP, SAP
Latin: Sapere, means “to taste”.
Insipid, Sapient
Insibid
Adj. Dull, uninteresting.
Root: Sip
Syn: Colorless
Ant: Intriguing
Sapient
Adj. Having knowledge; wise.
Root: Sap
Syn: Conscious
Ant: Unthinking
AV
Latin: Avere means “to crave, to desire:.
Avid, Avarice
Avid
Adj. Enthusiastic, eager.
Root: Av
Syn: Devoted
Ant: Uninterested
Avarice
N. Desire for wealth; greed.
Root: Av
Syn:
Ant:
BIB
Latin: Bibere means “to drink”.
Imbibe, Bibulous
Imbibe
V. Drink; soap up.
Root: Bib
Syn: Absorb
Ant:
Bibulous
Adj. Drunken
Root: Bib
Syn:
Ant:
GLUT
Latin: Gluttire means “to devour”.
Glut, Glutton
Glut
N. Too much of something; oversupply.
Root: Glut
Syn:
Ant:
Glutton
N. One who wants or takes too much (especially in food or drink).
Root: Glut
Syn:
Ant: