Unit One Flashcards
Vinc/vinct
Latin:” to conquer”
Invincible, provincial, evince
Invincible
Adj. unable to be conquered
Root: vinc
Syn: invulnerable
Ant: vulnerable
Provincial
Adj. limited knowledge of the world
Ant. Sophisticated
Evince
To establish; to reflect the truth
Duc/duct
Latin, to;lead
Decree, dictum
Conductive
Adj. support, encouraging
Syn. Helpful, flavorful
Induce
V. To lead towards something
Syn. Persuade
Ant. Discourage
Deduce
V. To draw conclusion from fact; to infer
Latin: de”down, away from”
Syn. Conclude
Tract
Latin: trahere, “to drag”
Protracted
Adj. extended in time; prolonged
Latin:pro “forward”
Syn: lingering
Intractable
Adj. stubborn; obstinate
Latin: in “not”
Retract
V. To draw back, withdraw
Latin: re “back”
Repeal
Peto
Latin: petere, petitum
Petulant
Adj. irritable, or short Tempered
Impetuous
Adj. passionate acting
Latin: in “towards”
Syn: rash