Vocab Unit 1-4 Flashcards
Provincial
Limited in knowledge of the world, or narrow minded (“L. pro, “forward,” + vincere = having to do with a conquered territory)ant: sophisticated
Evince
To establish, to reflect the truth of ( “L. e, “out of,” + vincere = to overcome [as with evidence]
VINC/VICT
“Latin VINCERE, VICTUM “to conquer”
DUC/DUCT
“Latin DUCERE, DUCTUM “to lead”
Conductive
Supportive, encouraging “L. com, “with,” + ducere = leading along with”
syn: helpful, favorable
Induce
To lead toward some action “L. in, “towards,” + ducere = lead into”
“syn: persuadeant: discourage”
Deduce
To draw a conclusion from fact, infer “L. de, “down, away from,” + ducere = lead down from”
syn: conclude
TRACT
“Latin TRAHERE, TRACTUM “to drag”
Protracted
Extended in time, prolonged “L. pro, “forward,” + tractum = dragged forward”
“syn: lingeringant: brief”
Intractable
Stubborn, hard to move forward “L. in, “not,” + tractum = not able to be drawn forward”
“syn: immovableant: malleable”
Retract
To draw back, withdraw “L. re, “back,” + tractum = to draw back”
syn: repeal
Peto
“Latin PETERE, PETITUM “to seek aggressively, to assail, to rush”
Petulant
Irritable or short tempered.
Impetuous
Acting passionately without forethought “L. in, “in, towards” + petere = rushing towards”
“syn: rashant: careful”
Impetus
That which drives one, momentum “L. in, “into,” + petere = rushing into”
syn: stimulus
FRACT/FRING/FRANG
“Latin FRANGERE, FRACTUM “to break”
Fractious
Tending to argue or cause discord “syn: cross, peevishant: amiable”
Infraction
Minor violation of a rule or law “L. in, intensifier + fractum = to break”
Syn- transgression
Infringe
To trespass “L. in, intensifier + frangere = to break”
Cis
“Latin CAEDERE, CISUM “cut, kill”
Excise
To remove “L. ex, “out of,” + cisum = cut out of”
syn: expunge
Incisive
Direct and powerful, sharply cutting “L. in, “into,” + cisum = cutting into”
“syn: keenant: dull”
Concise
Brief and straightforward “L. con, “with,” + cisum = cutting with or away
Because I had only one page to write my note on, my language had to be concise.
syn: terseant: rambling”
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Tom
“Greek TEMNEIN “to cut”
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Tome
A large serious book “G. temnein, “to cut”
When I removed the scholarly tome from the shelf, I saw that it had not been read for years.”
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Epitome
The best or most typical example “G. epi, “upon,” + temnein = cut upon
I hardly think I am the epitome of good citizenship, since I’m not even a registered voter.
syn: embodiment”
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Dichotomy
Two opposite parts of one whole “G. dicho, “two,” + temnein = cut in two
The film critic discussed the fundamental dichotomy in the movie.”
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Anatomy
The structure or parts, taken as a whole “G. ana, “up,” + temnein = cutting up (any structure)
Maurice’s anatomy showed the results of years of suffering.”
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Punct
“Latin PUNGERE, PUNCTUM “to sting, pierce”
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Compunction
Feeling of regret or remorse “L. com, intensifier + punctum = stinging
Even after a long time in jail, the woman showed no compunction for her crime.
syn: penitence”
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Punctilious
Paying strict attention to detail, extremely careful “Max was a punctilious dresser; his hat was always perfectly straight, and his shoes were always shiny.
syn: meticulousant: careless”
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Pungent
Stinging or biting, in taste or smell
Invincible
Unable to be conquered(“L. in, “not,” + vincere = not able to be conquered
syn: invulnerableant: vulnerable”)
PEL/PULS
“Latin PELLERE, PULSUM “to push, to drive”
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Compel
“To force or strongly persuade; coerce
L. com, “along with,” + pellere = to drive along with
The pressures of poverty compel many people to do things they would not do otherwise.
syn: sway”
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Impulse
“A sudden, involuntary urge to do something
L. in, “within,” + pulsum = pushed from within
When Nick saw the rows and rows of candy, he was seized by an impulse to spend all of his money.
syn: whim, spur”
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Expel
“To send out or away
L. ex, “out of,” + pellere = to push out
The council took a vote on whether to expel the treasurer for his accounting mistakes.
syn: ejectant: admit”
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JAC/JECT
“Latin JACERE, JECTUM “to throw, to cast”
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Conjecture
“A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence
L. com, “together” + jectum = thrown together
Because you do not know where I was on the night in question, your assertions about what I did are pure conjecture.
syn: theoryant: fact”
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Dejected
“Downcast or sad; depressed
L. de, “down,” + jectum = cast down
After Mac lost the race, he sat in the corner, abandoned and dejected.
syn: dispiritedant: animated”
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Abject
“Lowly, miserable and wretched
L. ab, “away,” + jectum = thrown away
Even in the wealthiest countries, some people are forced to live in abject poverty.
syn: degradedant: exalted”
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MIT/MIS
“Latin MITTERE, MISSUM “send”
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Emissary
An agent sent out on a mission, “L. ex, “out,” + missum = one sent out
During the peace talks, the young Italian diplomat was sent as an emissary to Beijing.
syn: go-between”
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Dismissive
“Showing little regard; scornful
L. dis, “apart, away,” + missum = sending away
The professor responded to my confused question with a dismissive wave of his hand.
syn: contemptuous”
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Remiss
Failing to fulfill one’s duty “L. re, “back,” + missum = sent back
Do you think I was remiss in not cleaning up after the party?
syn: delinquentant: prudent”
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MOT/MOV
“Latin MOVERE, MOTUS “to move”
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Motive
“Cause for action
L. motus = moving (reason or idea)
The detective had the difficult job of establishing a motive for the murder of a popular businessman.
syn: incentive”
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Motif
Recurring theme or idea “French motif, “dominant idea,” originally from Latin motus”
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Emote
“To dramatically express emotions
L. e, “out of,” + motus = to move out of (oneself)
My sister tended to emote more than the other members of our shy, socially awkward family.
syn: dramatize”
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Via
“Latin VIA “road, way”
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Viaduct
“A bridge that carries a road or railroad over a valley
L. via + ductum, “leading” = road leading
The ancient viaduct washed out in the heavy rains.”
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Impervious
“Unable to be affected
L. in, “not,” + per, “through,” + via = no way through
Andy seems impervious to criticism, but his feelings are very easily hurt.
syn: invulnerable”
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Deviate
“To depart, especially from a path or plan
L. de, “off, away from,” + via = off the path
Once Rick decides on a plan for his business projects, he never deviates from it.
syn: strayant: continue”
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Obviate
“To make unnecessary; to avoid
L. ob, “in the way of,” + via = to get in the way
If you take safety precautions now, you can obviate some future medical expenses.
syn: prevent”
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Fer
“Latin FERRE “to carry, to bring”
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Defer
“To put aside until later (2) v. To yield respectfully
L. de, “off, away,” + ferre = to put off”
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Deference
“Act or practice of yielding to another’s authority
As new soldiers, we were warned to show deference to our commander in all matters.
syn: submissionant: rebellion”
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Confer
“To discuss something with someone else; consult (2) v. To bestow
L. con, “together,” + ferre = to carry together”
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Inference
“A conclusion not directly provided by evidence, but able to be drawn from the facts at hand
L. in, “in,” + ferre = to bring in”
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Proffer
“To present or offer
L. pro, “forward,” + ferre = to bring forward
When the reporter asked for more information, the policeman proffered a ten-page document.
ant: withhold”
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Proliferate
“To increase greatly in number; multiply
L. proles, “offspring,” + ferre = to bring forth offspring
Without natural predators, a species will proliferate until it overwhelms its environment.
syn: reproduce”
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Port
“Latin PORTARE, PORTATUM “to carry, to bring”
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Comportment
“Manner in which one acts or behaves
L. com, “together,” + portare = bring together
No fault could be found with my comportment during the awards ceremony.
syn: demeanor”
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Purported
“Claimed as true, but probably false
L. pro, “forward,” + portare = brought forth
Tim’s purported illness kept him out of school on the day of the test.
syn: allegedant: definite”
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