Vocab List #5 Flashcards
What does the root plac mean?
Peaceful
What does the root pug mean?
To fight
What does the root dign mean?
Worthy
What does the root pan mean?
All
What does the root levi mean?
Light
What does the root prehend mean?
To grasp
What does the root mono mean?
One
What does the root rog mean?
To ask
What does the root junct mean?
Unite
What does the root greg mean?
Herd
What does derogatory mean?
: expressing a low opinion of someone or something : showing a lack of respect for someone or something
What does pugnacious mean?
: showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue
What does alleviate mean?
: to reduce the pain or trouble of (something) : to make (something) less painful, difficult, or severe
What does pantomime mean?
a way of expressing information or telling a story without words by using body movements and facial expressions
What does apprehend mean?
of police : to arrest (someone) for a crime : to catch (a criminal or suspect)
: to notice and understand (something)
What does monotonous mean?
1 : uttered or sounded in one unvarying tone : marked by a sameness of pitch and intensity
What does gregarious mean?
: enjoying the company of other people
biology : tending to live in groups
What does juncture mean?
: an important point in a process or activity
: a place where things join
What does complacent mean?
: satisfied with how things are and not wanting to change them
