Vocab 5-8

Question 1

Envisage

Answer 1

“To imagine; to conceive of
L. in, “in,” + visum = to see into
No matter how she tried, Larraine could not envisage living anywhere but California.
syn: perceive”

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Question 2

Visage

Answer 2

“Face; facial expression
The twisted visage of the monster costume frightened the toddlers in the room.
syn: expression”

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Question 3

Pari

Answer 3

“Latin PARERE, PARITUM “be visible, appear”

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Question 4

Apparition

Answer 4

“An unreal figure; a ghost
L. ad, “to,” + parere = appear to
The first time Hamlet sees the apparition of his dead father, he can hardly believe his eyes.
syn: specter”

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Question 5

Spec

Answer 5

“Latin SPECERE, SPECTUM “to look”

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Question 6

Perspicacious

Answer 6

“Wise; insightful; acutely intelligent
L. per, “through,” + specere = seeing through
Having praised Kate for her perspicacious decisions as treasurer, Nigel went on to warn her of the obstacles ahead.
syn: perceptiveant: dim-witted; short-sighted”

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Question 7

Retrospective

Answer 7

“Looking backward over a period of time
L. retro, “backwards,” + spectum = looking backward”

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Question 8

Aspect

Answer 8

“A part that can be considered or viewed
L. ad, “toward,” + spectum = seen toward
Not every aspect of this situation is negative; though we have made mistakes, we can learn from them.
syn: facet”

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Question 9

Introspective

Answer 9

“Contemplating one’s own thoughts and feelings
L. intro, “within,” + spectum = looking within
The introspective poet enjoyed taking long walks alone.
syn: meditativeant: shallow”

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Question 10

Phan

Answer 10

“Greek PHANEIN “to appear, to show”

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Question 11

Phenomenon

Answer 11

“A fact or event which can be observed and/or documented”

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Question 12

Diaphanous

Answer 12

“Lightweight and transparent
G. dia, “through,” + phanein = to show through
The diaphanous curtains were lightly lifted by any breeze, no matter how slight.
syn: opaque”

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Question 13

Epiphany

Answer 13

“A moment of great insight; revelation
G. epi, “near to,” + phanein = appearing near to”

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Question 14

Sycophant

Answer 14

“A person who flatters; a yes-man
G. sukos, “fig,” + phanein = fig-displayer”

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Question 15

HER/HES

Answer 15

“Latin HAERERE, HAESUM “to attach, be fixed”

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Question 16

Adherent

Answer 16

“A follower of a person or idea
L. ad, “to,” + haerere = to stick to
Pilar was an adherent of the Baptist faith until about five years ago, when she converted to Catholicism.
syn: discipleant: opponent”

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Question 17

Incoherent

Answer 17

“Not able to be understood; nonsensical
L. in, “not,” + co, “together,” + haerere = not sticking together
The mayor’s incoherent speech about financial responsibility confused the audience.
syn: confusedant: clear”

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Question 18

Inherent

Answer 18

“Existing as a natural part
L. in, “within,” + haerere = fixed from within
In human beings, the desire to build and create is inherent.
syn: innate, inborn”

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Question 19

FUS

Answer 19

“Latin FUNDERE, FUSUM “to pour out”

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Question 20

Diffuse

Answer 20

“not concentrated or focused; wordy
(2) v. to spread out or distribute
L. dis, “apart,” + fusum = poured apart”

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Question 21

Effusive

Answer 21

“Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
L. ex, “out of,” + fusum = pouring forth
The volunteers, young and effusive, all seemed to speak at once.
syn: enthusiasticant: restrained”

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Question 22

Profuse

Answer 22

“Plentiful; abundant
L. pro, “toward,” + fusum = pouring out (in a heap)
The reviewers’ praise for the young actor was profuse.
syn: bounteous”

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Question 23

SOLU/SOLV

Answer 23

“Latin SOLVERE, SOLUTUM “to loosen, to solve”

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Question 24

Resolute

Answer 24

“Determined; steadfast
L. re, “again,” + solutum = solving again
The firemen faced the disaster with resolute courage.
syn: unshakeable”

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Question 25

Dissolute

Answer 25

“Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint L. dis, “apart,” + solutum = loosened (so as to fall apart) Neil’s father disapproved of Neil’s dissolute, party-centered lifestyle. syn: dissipated; decadent” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 26

Insoluble

Answer 26

“Impossible to solve or fix (2) Unable to be dissolved L. in, “not,” + solutum + ible, “able to be” = not able to be solved” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 27

LEG

Answer 27

“From Latin LEGO, LECTUM “to select, to choose, to gather” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 28

Diligent

Answer 28

“Hard-working and careful L. dis, “apart,” + legere = setting apart; carefully selecting If you are diligent in your studies, you’ll learn a lot and get good grades. syn: assiduous     ant: lazy” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 29

Recollect

Answer 29

“To remember; to recall L. re, “again,” + con, “together,” + lectum = gathered back together” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 30

Sacrilege

Answer 30

“An act against a holy person or place L. sacer, “holy,” + legere = one who collects holy objects illegally Many people considered the theft of the church funds not just a crime, but a sacrilege. syn: profanity     ant: reverence” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 31

VID/VIS

Answer 31

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Question 32

FAC/FACT/FIC

Answer 32

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Question 33

Proficient

Answer 33

“Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of L. pro, “forward,” + facere = forward doing (going forth, achieving) Teresa is a proficient harpist, but she’s also a wonderful piano player. syn: able     ant: unskilled” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 34

Factotum

Answer 34

“An assistant who does a variety of jobs L. facere + totum, “all, everything” = one who does everything” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 35

Facsimile

Answer 35

“A copy or imitation L. facere + similis, “alike” = made alike The art dealer produced a facsimile of the painting that could hardly be distinguished from the original. syn: reproduction     ant: original” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 36

Facile

Answer 36

“Too simplistic or easy from L. facilis, “easy,” originally from facere The book’s facile explanation of complex scientific principles will leave readers feeling unsatisfied. syn: shallow     ant: complex” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 37

PON/POUND

Answer 37

“Latin PONERE, POSITUM “to put, to place, to arrange” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 38

Expound

Answer 38

“To explain or discuss in detail L. ex, “out of,” + positum = to arrange out of We listened to the police chief expound upon the new traffic regulations. syn: clarify” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 39

Proponent

Answer 39

“One who argues in favor of; supporter L. pro, “supporting,” + ponere = to put forward with support Is the governor a proponent of stricter gun control? syn: advocate     ant: critic” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 40

STRUCT/ STRUE

Answer 40

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Question 41

Infrastructure

Answer 41

“The basic framework of a building or a system L. infra, “between,” + structum = built between” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 42

Construe

Answer 42

“To interpret or analyze something in a particular way L. con, “together,” + struere = to build together (evidence) Alton construed Cindy’s thoughtful silence as a rejection of his proposal. syn: understand     ant: mix up” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 43

Constructive

Answer 43

“Having a positive effect; helpful L. con, “together,” + structum = to build together (to build up) Matt tried to provide constructive, but honest, advice to his coworkers. syn: useful     ant: harmful” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 44

STIT/STAT

Answer 44

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Question 45

Destitute

Answer 45

“Having no money; poor L. de, “down from,” + status = down from a standing position When my friends found themselves destitute and facing a harsh winter, they turned to me for help. syn: penniless     ant: prosperous” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 46

Restitution

Answer 46

“Payment for an injury; compensation Latin re, “again,” + status = standing again After Greg got food poisoning, he sued the restaurant for restitution. syn: amends” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 47

Stature

Answer 47

“Level of achievement or authority; standing L. status = standing If you want to improve your stature in the company, try working longer hours. syn: rank” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 48

PLAC

Answer 48

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Question 49

Complacent

Answer 49

“Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved L. com, intensifier, + placere = too pleased Susanna saw that the children were becoming lazy and complacent, so she urged them to become involved in volunteer work. syn: smug” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 50

Placebo

Answer 50

“Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect L. literally, “I will please” Good news on the political front is often a placebo for the stock market, even if it becomes bad news again the next day. syn: quick fix” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 51

Placid

Answer 51

“Calm; undisturbed Tara’s placid expression never seemed to register the chaos around her. syn: peaceful     ant: agitated” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 52

GRAT

Answer 52

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Question 53

Gratuitous

Answer 53

“Unnecessary or unwanted L. gratus done only to please (unasked for, unneeded)” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 54

Ingratiate

Answer 54

“To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness L. in, “in, to” + gratus = into favor” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 55

Ingrate

Answer 55

“One who is not properly thankful L. in, “not,” + gratus = not thankful” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 56

DOC/DOCT

Answer 56

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Question 57

Docile

Answer 57

“Easily taught; submissive to instruction L. docilis = able to be taught Ruffles, who had previously been the most docile of the cats, suddenly started hissing and biting. syn: obedient     ant: defiant” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 58

Indoctrinate

Answer 58

“To teach a certain point of view to L. in, “into,” + docere = to teach into The cult leader attempted to indoctrinate his new followers in the ways of his teachings. syn: instill” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 59

Doctrine

Answer 59

“That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 60

TEMPER

Answer 60

“Latin TEMPERARE, TEMPERATUM “to temper, make less severe” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 61

Temperance

Answer 61

“Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food. Jordan’s temperance at the buffet table spared her the indigestion that I got. syn: frugality     ant: indulgence” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l

Question 62

Intemperate

Answer 62

“Lacking moderation; severe or extreme L. in, “not,” + temperatum = not tempered In terms of climate, the Sahara desert and Antartica are two of the most intemperate places in the world. syn: rigorous” Excerpt From: Osborne, Elizabeth. “Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Book IV.” Prestwick House. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright. Check out this book on the iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/44l1x.l