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12th Grade British Literature & CompositionVocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots – Unit One
AG, ACTLatin meaning “to drive, do”
CogentStrong and to the point; convincing
To win a court case, attorneys must be cogent in their presentations.
ExigentUrgent; pressing
The Congress held an impromptu session to discuss the exigent threat of war.
AssayTo test or analyze
The miner assayed the cave for gold or diamonds.
IntransigentRefusing to compromise
The faculty members were intransigent in their demands at the university.
CITLatin meaning “to stir up, rouse”
InciteTo stir up; to provoke
Police were worried that the speaker’s angry words would incite the crowd to riot.
ResuscitateTo bring back to consciousness
Luckily the lifeguard was able to resuscitate the swimmer who was rescued from the water.
SolicitousShowing care or worry
Many parents are solicitous because of how much they love their children.
TURBLatin for “disturb”
PerturbTo make worried or
upset
Staying out past curfew can easily perturb many parents.
TurbulentVery excited or upset
The French Revolution is considered to be one of the most turbulent of all historical times.
TurbidCloudy or confused
Daisy’s unclear ramblings are clearly the result of a turbid mind.
ALACRLatin for “lively”
AlacrityEnthusiastic
quickness
When asked to test drive the new BMW M3, the boys responded with alacrity.
CELERLatin for “quick”
CeleritySpeed or quickness
If the developments continue growing with such celerity, the wet lands will be threatened.