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