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Spelling, Roots, & VocabHONORS UNIT 3
REVIEW
Root Meaning
SPECto look at, sight
SPECIAL, SPECIFICATION, SPECULATIVE
Root Meaning
SUMto take, buy, obtain
ASSUME, PRESUME, CONSUMER
Root Meaning
GENto beget, born in; kind,
family, clanGENETIC, GENTLE, INGENIOUS
Root Meaning
(E)MPTto take, buy, obtain
PREEMPT, EXEMPT, REDEMPTION
Root Meaning
SENTto feel
SENTIMENTAL, SENTIENT, ASSENT, SENTENCE
Root Meaning
SPICto look at, sight
DESPICABLE, PERSPICACIOUS, CONSPICUOUS
Root Meaning
LEGto gather, choose, read;
lawLEGAL, LEGISLATION, LEGIBLE, LEGENDARY
Root Meaning
PONto put, place, set
OPPONENT, POSTPONE, PROPONENT
Root Meaning
POUNDto put, place, set
COMPOUND, EXPOUND, PROPOUND
Root Meaning
SENSto feel
SENSELESS, SENSORY, SENSATIONAL
Root Meaning
LECTto gather, choose, read;
lawCOLLECT, LECTURE, SELECTION
Root Meaning
SUMPTto take, buy, obtainASSUMPTION, PRESUMPTUOUS, RESUMPTION
Root Meaning
POSITto put, place, set
DEPOSIT, POSITION, EXPOSITION
Root Meaning
GENERto beget, born in; kind,
family, clanGENERATION, DEGENERATE, GENERAL
Root Meaning
(E)MPLto take, buy, obtainEXAMPLE, SAMPLE, EXEMPLARY, EXEMPLIFY
Root Meaning
LIGto gather, choose, read;
lawNEGLIGENCE, DILIGENT, INTELLIGENCE
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presumptuousC
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endigenousindigenous
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suspisioussuspicious
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exempli graciaexempli gratia
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congenealcongenial
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despicableC
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predilectionC
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impositionC
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sentamentalsentimental
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neglegiblenegligible
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juxtiposejuxtapose
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dissensionC
PRESUMPTUOUS Meaning:
going beyond what is right or proper Synonyms:
impudent, cheeky, arrogant, bold Antonyms:
humble, modest, unassuming Context:
You’re rather presumptuous to ask me my weight, young man!
EXEMPLI GRATIA Meaning:
Latin “for the sake of example” to give a sample of items from a longer list
Synonyms: for example
Antonyms: none
Context: You can purchase several gifts at
Macy’s, e.g., perfume, watches, rings.
PREDILECTION Meaning:
a natural liking or preference Synonyms:
propensity, fondness, penchant Antonyms:
dislike, disinclination, disinterest Context:
I have a predilection for pasta.
NEGLIGIBLE Meaning:
not significant or important enough to be worth considering
Synonyms: trifling, imperceptible, slight
Antonyms: significant, important, worthwhile
Context: We received a negligible amount of rain.
INDIGENOUS Meaning:
originating in or native to an area Synonyms:
domestic, homegrown, aboriginal Antonyms:
foreign, alien Example:
The plants are indigenous to Africa.
CONGENIAL Meaning:
having the same tastes, habits; having a friendly and pleasant disposition
Synonyms: agreeable, cordial, harmonious
Antonyms: aloof, unfriendly, unsociable
Example: Who would be the most congenial person
to take the trip with us?
IMPOSITION Meaning:
a burdensome or unfair demand Synonyms:
hardship, hindrance, nuisance Antonyms:
advantage, blessing, benefit Example:
Yes, it would be an imposition to watch your ten cats tomorrow.
JUXTAPOSE Meaning:
to place side by side to compare Synonyms:
pair up, bring near Antonyms:
separate, disconnect, isolate Example:
Antithesis occurs when opposites are juxtaposed.
SUSPICIOUS Meaning:
tending to suspect something wrong on little evidence or without proof
Synonyms: apprehensive, leery, skeptical
Antonyms: trusting, undoubting, heedless
Example: The fire department was called after
someone found a suspicious package.
DESPICABLE Meaning:
so objectionable as to deserve condemnation or contempt
Synonyms: obnoxious, abhorrent, loathsome
Antonyms: honorable, respectable, kind
Example: What the Nazis did to the Jews during
World War II is despicable.
SENTIMENTAL Meaning:
colored by emotion rather than by reason Synonyms:
affectionate, emotional, mushy, dreamy Antonyms:
unfeeling, cold, unromantic Example:
Jenny becomes sentimental when she travels back to her home town.
DISSENSION Meaning:
a state of disagreement and disharmony Synonyms:
discord, disunity, strife Antonyms:
agreement, harmony, concurrence Example:
The issue just caused dissension between the three friends.
DISSENT (disagreement; difference of opinion)
DESCENT(a downward incline)
INGENIOUS
INGENUOUS
SUPPOSEDLY Presumed to be true or real without
conclusive evidence. According to what people believe or
assume Assumed to be true with a hint of disbelief Believed, rumored, or reported
SUPPOSEDLY SUBSTITUTE “believably” or
“reportedly the case”
Supposedly, I should receive my tax refund within 15 days.
Supposedly he canceled our date because of a family emergency.
SUPPOSEDLY SUBSTITUTE
It is reported that… It is believed that… It was rumored that…
SUPPOSABLY Capable of being supposed or
conceived Is most ALWAYS used incorrectly. SUBSTITUTE “conceivably” or
“possibly” I could supposably receive my tax refund tomorrow,
but is unlikely since I filed yesterday. What could supposably go wrong?
I used to get up early on Sunday mornings.
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