Vocab 4 ED

Question 1

spect - to see

Answer 1

Definition: The root “spect” comes from the Latin word
spectare, meaning “to look at” or “to see.” It conveys the
idea of seeing, observing, or viewing.
Explanation:
● Usage in English: The root “spect” appears in various
English words, often relating to vision or observation.
Words derived from “spect” can imply looking, seeing,
or observing something closely.

Question 2

Tranquil (ADJ)

Answer 2

free from disturbance

SYN- calm

ANT- disturbed

Question 3

Requisition (N)

Answer 3

An official order

SYN- demand

ANT- favor

Question 4

Desolate (V)

Answer 4

to destroy and lay in waste

SYN- devastate

ANT-improve

Question 5

Barbarity (N)

Answer 5

extreme cruelty or brutality

SYN- brutality

ANT- civilized

Question 6

Eradicating (V)

Answer 6

to remove or erase

SYN-eliminate

ANT-assist

Question 7

Malice (N)

Answer 7

the intention or desire to do evil

SYN- spite

ANT- benevolence

Question 8

Entreat (V)

Answer 8

to ask earnestly

SYN-beg

ANT- demand

Question 9

Insurmountable (ADJ)

Answer 9

To great to overcome

SYN- unconquerable

ANT- surpassable

Question 10

port - to carry

Answer 10

The root word “port” comes from the Latin
“portare,” meaning “to carry” or “to bring.” It is
commonly used in English to indicate
movement, transport, or the act of carrying
something.

Question 11

Unparalleled
(ADJ)

Answer 11

having no
equal

Question 12

Ghastly (ADJ)

Answer 12

extremely
unwell

Question 13

Incalculable (ADJ).

Answer 13

too great to be calculated or
estimated.

Question 14

Inhospitable (ADJ)

Answer 14

A harsh and difficult environment to live in

Question 15

Perplexed (V)

Answer 15

Cause someone to feel
completely baffled

Question 15

Torment (V)

Answer 15

cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering.

Question 16

Assurance (N)

Answer 16

A feeling of certainty
or confidence

Question 17

Welfare (N)

Answer 17

the health, happiness, and fortunes
of a person or group.

Question 18

spir- to breathe

Answer 18

The root word “spir” comes from the Latin
“spirare,” meaning “to breathe.” This root is
often used in English words related to
breathing, life, and vitality.

Question 19

Malicious (ADJ)

Answer 19

Intending or intended to do harm.

Question 20

consent (N)

Answer 20

Permission for
something to
happen or
agreement to do
something.

Question 21

Superfluous (ADJ)

Answer 21

Unnecessary, especially through
being more than enough

Question 22

Traverse (V)

Answer 22

Travel across or through

Question 23

Obtain (V)

Answer 23

To get, acquire, or secure something.

Question 24

Ominous (ADJ)

Answer 24

giving the impression that something bad or
unpleasant is going to happen

Question 25

Seldom (ADV)

Answer 25

Not often; rarely

Question 26

Repent (V)

Answer 26

Express sincere regret or
remorse about one’s
wrongdoing.