Unit 5-8

Question 0

Envisage

Answer 0

V. To imagine, to conceive of.

Syn: perceive

Question 1

Root: VID/ VIS

Answer 1

To see

Question 2

Visage

Answer 2

N. Face, facial expression

Syn: expression

Question 3

Root: PARI

Answer 3

Be visible, appear

Question 4

Apparition

Answer 4

N. Unreal figure, a ghost.

Syn: a specter

Question 5

Root: SPEC

Answer 5

To look

Question 6

Perspicacious

Answer 6

Adj. wise; insightful; acutely intelligent.

Syn: perceptive Ant: dim-witted, short sighted

Question 7

Retrospective

Answer 7

Adj. looking backward over a period of time.

Question 8

Aspect

Answer 8

N. A part that can be considered or viewed.

Syn: facet

Question 9

Introspective

Answer 9

Adj. Contemplating ones own thoughts and feelings.

Syn: meditative Ant: shallow

Question 10

Root: PHAN

Answer 10

To appear, to show

Question 11

Phenomenon

Answer 11

N. A fact or event which can be observed or documented.

Question 12

Diaphanous

Answer 12

Adj. Lightweight and transparent.

Syn: opaque

Question 13

Epiphany

Answer 13

N. A moment of great insight; revelation.

Question 14

Sycophant

Answer 14

N. A person who flatters; a yes-man

Question 15

Root: HER/HES

Answer 15

To attached, be fixed

Question 16

Adherent

Answer 16

N. A follower of a person or idea.

Syn: disciple Ant: opponent

Question 17

Incoherent

Answer 17

Adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical

Syn: confused. Ant: clear

Question 18

Inherent

Answer 18

Adj. Existing as a natural part

Syn: innate, inborn

Question 19

Root: FUS

Answer 19

To pour out

Question 20

Diffuse

Answer 20

(1) adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy.
Syn: scattered ant: concentrated
(2) v. To spread out or distribute.
Syn: disperse ant: concentrated

Question 21

Effusive

Answer 21

Adj. Overflowing with words or feelings, gushing.

Syn: enthusiastic. Ant: restrained

Question 22

Profuse

Answer 22

Adj. Plentiful, abundant

Syn: bounteous

Question 23

Root: SOLU/ SOLV

Answer 23

To loosen, to solve

Question 24

Resolute

Answer 24

Adj. Determined, steadfast Syn: unshakable

Question 25

Dissolute

Answer 25

Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint. Syn: dissipated, decadent

Question 26

Insoluble

Answer 26

(1) adj. Impossible to solve or fix Syn: puzzling ant: uncomplicated (2) adj. unable to be dissolved Syn: tough

Question 27

Root: LEG

Answer 27

To select, to choose, to gather

Question 28

Diligent

Answer 28

Adj. Hardworking and careful. Syn: assiduous. Ant: lazy

Question 29

Recollect

Answer 29

V. To remember, to recall

Question 30

Sacrilege

Answer 30

N. An act against a holy person or place. Syn: profanity Ant: reverence

Question 31

(Root) FAC/FACT/FIC

Answer 31

To make do

Question 32

Proficient

Answer 32

Adj. Skilled at, highly knowledgeable of. Syn: able Ant: skilled

Question 33

Factotum

Answer 33

N. An assistant who does a variety of jobs.

Question 34

Facsimile

Answer 34

N. A copy or imitation Syn: reproduction Ant: original

Question 35

Facile

Answer 35

Adj. Too simplistic or easy Syn: shallow Ant: complex

Question 36

(Root) PON/ POUND

Answer 36

To put, to place, to arrange

Question 37

Expound

Answer 37

V. To explain or discuss in detail. Syn: clarify

Question 38

Proponent

Answer 38

N. One who argues in favor of; supporter. Syn: advocate Ant: critic

Question 39

(Root) SCTRUCT/STRUE

Answer 39

To build

Question 40

Infrastructure

Answer 40

N. The basic framework of a building or system

Question 41

Construe

Answer 41

V. To interpret or analyze something in a particular way. Syn: understand Ant: mix up

Question 42

Constructive

Answer 42

Adj. Having a positive effect; helpful Syn: useful Ant: harmful

Question 43

(Root) STIT/STAT

Answer 43

To stand

Question 44

Destitute

Answer 44

Adj. Having no money; poor Syn: penniless Ant: prosperous

Question 45

Restitution

Answer 45

N. Payment for an injury; compensation. Syn: amends

Question 46

Stature

Answer 46

N. Level of achievement or authority; standing Syn: rank

Question 47

(Root) PLAC

Answer 47

To please

Question 48

Do placement

Answer 48

Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved. Syn: smug

Question 49

Placebo

Answer 49

N. Something that has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect Syn: quick fix

Question 50

Placid

Answer 50

Adj. Calm; undisturbed Syn: peaceful Ant: agitated

Question 51

(Root) GRAT

Answer 51

Pleasing, earning thanks; thankful

Question 52

Gratuitous

Answer 52

Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted Syn: unessential Ant: important

Question 53

Ingratiate

Answer 53

V. To gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness

Question 54

Ingrate

Answer 54

N. One who is not properly thankful

Question 55

(Root) DOC/DOCT

Answer 55

To teach

Question 56

Docile

Answer 56

Adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction Syn: obedient Ant: defiant

Question 57

Indoctrinate

Answer 57

V. To teach a certain point of view to. Syn: instill

Question 58

Doctrine

Answer 58

N. That which is taught; body if beliefs or ideas. Syn: creed

Question 59

(Root) TEMPER

Answer 59

To temper; to make less severe

Question 60

Temper

Answer 60

V. To decrease the strength of

Question 61

Temperance

Answer 61

N. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food. Syn: frugality Ant: indulgence

Question 62

Intemperate

Answer 62

Adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme. Syn: rigorous