RED HOT ROOT WORDS

RED HOT ROOT WORDS

Lesson 42Mrs. Pope7th Grade Reading

Governmental Words

Red Hot Root WordsPrefixesMeaningWords You Already Knowcrac, cracyrule, powerdemocracydomrule, powerdominatefeder, fidfaith, trustfederal, confideaffidavit noun a statement (usually written) made under oath

affidavitHe signed an affidavit claiming to be the real owner of the property.

aristocracy noun people in the upper class; a government run by the upper class

aristocracyThe citizens revolted against the aristocracy and formed a government that represented all citizens, regardless of wealth or social standing.

autocrat noun a ruler with unlimited powers

autocratWhile the autocrat had ultimate power, he truly tried to treat his people well.

confident adjective self-assured; having full trust

confidentI am confident that I will be able to do it.

confidential adjective secretive or relating to secret matters

confidentialWhat I am about to tell you is strictly confidential. Dont tell anyone.

domineering adjective overbearing; inclined to rule with arrogance

domineeringDomineering people often get their way, but everyone thinks they are bullies.

dominion noun supreme authority; an empire

dominionThe king had dominion over the entire country.

federation noun a union a league of individual people or states

federationAs a group, the federation decided to send aid to the war-torn country.

fidelity noun faithfulness; loyalty; belief

fidelityFidelity is a key ingredient of good friendships and marriages.

infidel noun an unbeliever; someone who has no faith

infidelThe infidel was banished from the church.

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