Unit 3

Question 1

Jac/Ject

Answer 1

Latin: to throw, to cast

Conjecture, Dejected, Abject

Question 2

Conjecture

Answer 2

N. A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence
Root: Jac/Ject
Syn. Theory
Ant. Fact

Question 3

Dejected

Answer 3

Adj. Downcast or sad; depressed
Root: Jac/Ject
Syn. Dispirited
Ant. Animated

Question 4

Abject

Answer 4

Adj. Lowly, miserable and wretched
Root: Jac/Ject
Syn. Degraded
Ant. Exalted

Question 5

Mit/Mis

Answer 5

Latin. Send

Emissary, dismissive, remiss

Question 6

Emissary

Answer 6

N. An agent sent on a mission
Root: Mit/Mis
Syn. Go-Between
Ant. Public Official

Question 7

Dismissive

Answer 7

Adj. Showing little regard; scornful
Root: Mit/Mis
Syn. Contemptuous
Ant. High-Esteem

Question 8

Remiss

Answer 8

Adj. failing to fulfill one’s duty
Root: Mit/Mis
Syn. Delinquent
Ant. Prudent

Question 9

Mot/Mov

Answer 9

Latin. To move

Motive, Motif, Emote

Question 10

Motive

Answer 10

N. Cause for action
Root Mot/Mif
Syn. Incentive
Ant. Drawback

Question 11

Motif

Answer 11

N. A recurring theme, subject, or idea
Root: Mot/Mif
Syn. Repetitive
Ant. Rare

Question 12

Emote

Answer 12

V. To dramatically express emotions
Root: Mot/Mif
Syn. Dramatize
Ant. Dull reaction