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Spelling, Roots, & Vocab
HONORS UNIT 4 REVIEW(includes all of Unit 1-2-3)
Root Meaning
PRIVone’s own, particular
PRIVATE, PRIVATION, DEPRIVATION
Root Meaning
JECTto throw, to lie
DEJECTED, TRAJECTORY, REJECT, INJECTION
Root Meaning
TAINto hold, keepRETAIN, CONTAINER, MAINTAIN
Root Meaning
VIDto see; to look at
VIDEO, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDE
Root Meaning
TENDto stretch; thin
CONTEND, TENDON, TENDENCY, PRETEND
Root Meaning
CAPto take, hold, seize
CAPACITY, CAPACIOUS
Root Meaning
GRATpleasing, thankful
GRATEFUL, GRATIOUS, INGRATITUDE
Root Meaning
MANhand
MANUAL, MANICURE, MANUFACTURE
Root Meaning
STANto stand, set up
CIRCUMSTANCE, DISTANCE, STANDARD
Root Meaning
PROPRone’s own, particular
PROPRIETY, IMPROPRIETY, PROPER
Root Meaning
JACto throw, to lie
ADJACENT
Root Meaning
TINto hold, keep
CONTINENT, CONTINUOUS, RETINUE
Root Meaning
VISto see; to look at
VISUAL, VISIONARY, REVISE
Root Meaning
TENSto stretch, thin
TENSION, TENSILE, TENSE
Root Meaning
CEPTto take, hold, seize
ACCEPT, EXCEPTION, RECEPTIVE
Root Meaning
GRACpleasing, thankful
GRACIOUS, GRACEFUL, GRACE
Root Meaning
MAINhand
MAINTENANCE, LEGERDEMAIN
Root Meaning
STITto stand, set up
CONSTITUTION, INSTITUTE, DESTITUTE
Root Meaning
SISTto stand, set up
ASSISTANT, RESIST, INSISTENCE
Root Meaning
CEIVto take, hold, seize
RECEIVE, DECEIVER, CONCEIVE
Root Meaning
TENTto stretch, thin
CONTENTIOUS, PRETENTIOUS
Root Meaning
VIEWto see; to look at
REVIEW, PURVIEW, VIEWPOINT
Root Meaning
SCENDto climb
ASCEND, DESCEND, CONDESCENDING
Root Meaning
CADto fall or die
CADAVER, CADENCE, CADENZA
Root Meaning
GNATto be born
COGNATE
Root Meaning
LYSto loosen
ANALYSIS, PARALYSIS, DIALYSIS
Root Meaning
PORTto carry or bearOPPORTUNITY, PORTABLE, EXPORT
Root Meaning
ONYMname
SYNONYM, EPONYM, ANONYMOUS
Root Meaning
PHERto carry or bear
PARAPHERNALIA, PERIPHERY, PHEROMONE
Root Meaning
POUNDto put, place, or set
COMPOUND, EXPOUND, PROPOUND
Root Meaning
SOLVto loosen
RESOLVE, SOLVE, SOLVENT
Root Meaning
CEDto go
RECEDE, INTERCEDE, SECEDE, CONCEDE
Root Meaning
SPECto look at; sightSPECTACLES, INSPECTOR, SUSPECT
Root Meaning
LOGspeech, reason,
wordGEOLOGY, APOLOGIZE, LOGORRHEA
Root Meaning
POSITto put, place, set
DEPOSIT, POSITION, PROPOSITION
Root Meaning
CASto fall or die
OCCASIONALLY, CASCADING, CASUALTY
Root Meaning
LUSto play or jest; game
ALLUSION, ELUSIVE, COLLUSION
Root Meaning
QUESTto seek, ask, gain
QUESTION, CONQUEST, REQUEST
Root Meaning
CEEDto go
EXCEED, SUCCEED, PROCEED
Root Meaning
FACTto do, make, perform
ARTIFACT, FACTORY, BENEFACTOR
Root Meaning
SOLUTto loosen
SOLUTION, RESOLUTION, ABSOLUTELY
Root Meaning
PLICto fold or weave
COMPLICATED, ACCOMPLICE, APPLICATION
Root Meaning
DUCto lead
DUCHESS, EDUCATION, PRODUCE
Root Meaning
MONto warn, show, advise
ADMONISH, MONUMENT, SUMMON
Root Meaning
PENDto hang, weigh, considerSUSPENDERS, PERPENDICULAR, APPENDIX
Root Meaning
NOMINname
DENOMINATION, NOMINATE, IGNOMINIOUS
Root Meaning
LEGto gather, choose, read
LEGEND, LEGION, ILLEGIBLE
Root Meaning
LYZto loosen
PARALYZE, ANALYZE, PSYCHOANALYZE
Root Meaning
SILto jump, leap
RESILIENT, RESILIENCY
Root Meaning
ROGto ask
INTERROGATE, DEROGATORY, SURROGATE
Root Meaning
SUMPTto take, buy, obtain
SUMPTUOUS, PRESUMPTUOUS
Root Meaning
SULTto jump, leap
RESULT, EXULT, DESULTORY, INSULT
Root Meaning
VOCto call; voice
VOCAL, INVOCATION, VOCABULARY
Root Meaning
FECTto do, make, perform
AFFECT, DISINFECT, EFFECTIVE, PERFECT
Root Meaning
CEASto go
DECEASED, CEASE
Root Meaning
MINto project, jut, threaten
EMINENT, PROMINENT, PREEMINENT
Root Meaning
CIDto fall or die
ACCIDENT, INCIDENTALLY, COINCIDENCE
Root Meaning
EMPTto take, buy, obtain
EXEMPT, PEREMPTORILY, REDEMPTION
Root Meaning
NAIVto be born
NAÏVÉ, NAÏVETÉ
Root Meaning
PLEXto fold or weave
COMPLEX, DUPLEX, PERPLEXING, COMPLEXION
Root Meaning
PONDto hang, weigh, considerPONDEROUS, PONDER, PREPONDERANCE
Root Meaning
SIDto sit or settle
RESIDE, INSIDIOUS, SUBSIDIARY, RESIDUE
Root Meaning
SALto jump, leap
SALIENT
Root Meaning
DOMINhouse; master of the
houseDOMINATE, DOMINION, DOMINEERING
Root Meaning
GRESSto walk, go, step
PROGRESS, RETROGRESSION, AGGRESSIVE
Root Meaning
PASSto suffer; feelings
COMPASSION, PASSIONATE, PASSIVE
Root Meaning
MPTto take, buy, obtain
IMPROMPTU, PROMPT
Root Meaning
SPICto look at; sight
CONSPICUOUS, DESPICABLE
Root Meaning
FICto do, make, performARTIFICIAL, DIFFICULT, OFFICE, CERTIFICATE
Root Meaning
VOKto call; voiceINVOKE, PROVOKE, REVOKE
Root Meaning
MONSTRto warn, show, advise
DEMONSTRATION, MONSTROUS
Root Meaning
PETto seek, to rush at,
to go towardIMPETUOUS, PETULANT, APPETITE
Root Meaning
SCIto know
SCIENCE, CONSCIOUS, CONSCIENTIOUS
Root Meaning
PHORto carry or bearMETAPHOR, ANAPHORA, EUPHORIA
Root Meaning
QUIRto seek, ask, gain
INQUIRE, REQUIREMENT, ACQUIRE
Root Meaning
PLOYto fold or weave
EMPLOY, DEPLOYMENT
Root Meaning
PENSto hang, weigh, consider
SUSPENSE, COMPENSATE, PENSIVE
Root Meaning
CESSto go
PROCESS, ABSCESS, NECESSARY, SUCCESS
Root Meaning
SESSto sit or settle
OBSESSION, ASSESS, SESSION, POSSESS
Root Meaning
LIGto gather, choose, read
DILIGENT, ELIGIBLE, NEGLIGENCE, INTELLIGENT
Root Meaning
MENto project, jut, threaten
MENACING, MENACE, AMENABLE
Root Meaning
NAISto be born
RENAISSANCE
Root Meaning
DUCTto lead
CONDUCTOR, ABDUCT, INTRODUCTION
Root Meaning
SEDto sit or settle
SEDENTARY, SEDIMENT, SEDATIVE
Root Meaning
PATHto suffer; feelingsEMPATHY, SYMPATHY, PATHOS, PATHETIC
Root Meaning
PONto put, place, set
COMPONENT, EXPONENT, POSTPONE
Root Meaning
QUERto seek, ask, gain
QUERY, CONQUER
Root Meaning
NATto be born
NATURE, INNATE, NATIVE, INTERNATIONAL
Root Meaning
QUISto seek, ask, gainINQUISITIVE, EXQUISITE, PREREQUISITE
Root Meaning
MEANto project, jut, threaten
MISDEMEANOR, DEMEANOR, DEMEANING
Root Meaning
SCENTto climb
ASCENT, DESCENT, NASCENT
Root Meaning
DOMhouse; master of the
houseDOME, DOMAIN, DOMESTIC
Root Meaning
LUDto play or jest; game
LUDICROUS, ALLUDE, ELUDE
Root Meaning
POSto put, place, set
COMPOSE, REPOSE, APROPOS
Root Meaning
LECTto gather, choose, read
COLLECTION, ELECTION, NEGLECT
Root Meaning
GRADto walk, go, step GRADUATE, GRADUAL, DEGRADE
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derogutory
derogatory
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priviledge
privilege
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destitute
C
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manifestation
C
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ingratatude
ingratitude
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precept
C
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pretentious
C
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provadence
providence
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impertinant
impertinent
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conjecture
C
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impropriaty
impropriety
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constituent
C
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unmanagable
unmanageable
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exempli gracia
exempli gratia
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preconcieved
preconceived
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contentious
C
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improvize
improvise
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pertinacious
C
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abject
C
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derogutory
derogatory
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provacation
provocation
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descendent
descendant
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desultory
C
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ineffectually
C
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obcession
obsession
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analyticleanalytical
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indispensibleindispensable
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admonishC
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elusiveC
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equivocalC
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perrogativeprerogative
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naïvetéC
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remonsterance
remonstrance
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saliantsalient
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insideousinsidious
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oppurtunisticopportunistic
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apatheticC
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retrogresionretrogression
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purpetuateperpetuate
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tautology
C
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agressive
aggressive
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euphoreaeuphoria
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innate
C
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despicable
C
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purported
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apologise
apologize
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anonymousC
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empathyC
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oficiousofficious
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perspicasityperspicacity
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imposition
C
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predalection
predilection
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recquisite
requisite
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preemanent
preeminent
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consciencious
conscientious
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amenable
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domesticatedC
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inducementC
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occassionallyoccasionally
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juxtapose
C
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domeneering
domineering
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accidentaly
accidentally
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negligable
negligible
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ignominious
C
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condusive
conducive
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unprecedented
C
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exquisiteC
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unnecessaryC
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ludacrousludicrous
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paraphornaliaparaphernalia
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unconscionable
C
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iresolluteirresolute
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impetuousC
A PREFIX…acts like a ___ in a sentence.preposition is attached to the ___ of a
word.front
A PREFIX…that changes its last letter
to match the first letter of the root to which it is attached is called an ___ prefix.
assimilated
A PREFIX…that has the meaning of
“very” or “thoroughly” is called an ___ prefix.
intensive
A ROOT…carries the main ___ of a word.meaning
A SUFFIX…determines a word’s ___.part of speech is attached to the ___ of a
word.end
A WORD…must have at least one
prefix, root, or suffixroot
INNATE Meaning:
having at birth Synonyms:
inborn, inbred, inherited Antonyms:
acquired, learned, gained Context:
She has an innate sense of rhythm.
NAÏVETÉ Meaning:
quality of lacking worldly experience Synonyms:
innocence, gullibility Antonyms:
worldly, experienced, artful Context:
Ron’s naïveté resulted in a $2,500 loss from the conman.
REQUISITE Meaning:
needed; imposed by authority Synonyms:
necessary, indispensable, essential Antonyms:
needless, superfluous, nonessential Context:
Do you have the requisite supplies?
EXQUISITE Meaning:
of such beauty to arouse intense delight Synonyms:
striking, elegant, graceful, impeccable Antonyms:
ordinary, inferior, flawed, repulsive Context:
I just received this exquisite diamond!
DESCENDANT Meaning:
one who is descended from an ancestor
Synonyms: heir, offspring, progeny, child
Antonyms: progenitor, ancestor, forefather
Context: I am a descendant of Abe Lincoln.
CONDESCENDING Meaning:
having a patronizingly superior attitude Synonyms:
arrogant, haughty, supercilious, snobby Antonyms:
humble, respectful, considerate Context:
Alice was condescending when she told me that I shouldn’t win the award over her.
APOLOGIZE Meaning:
to regretfully acknowledge an offense Synonyms:
ask pardon, atone, make amends, regret Antonyms:
insult, offend, hurt, neglect, disappoint Context:
My mom said that I need to apologize.
TAUTOLOGY Meaning:
saying the same thing twice over in different words
Synonyms: redundancy, reiteration, repetition
Antonyms: brevity, conciseness, succinctness
Examples: The students will take turns, one after the other.
She was a dark-haired brunette.
IGNOMINIOUS Meaning:
marked by shame or disgrace Synonyms:
despicable, embarrassing, disgraceful Antonyms:
respectable, commendable, deserving Context:
Jim’s ignominious action caused Sarah to break up with him.
ANONYMOUS Meaning:
without a name Synonyms:
unsigned, undisclosed, unidentified Antonyms:
known, identified, named Context:
The survey will be anonymous.
LUDICROUS Meaning:
laughable because of obvious absurdity Synonyms:
ridiculous, farcical, outlandish, foolish Antonyms:
reasonable, sensible, sound, sad Context:
I made a ludicrous offer on the house--$2,300!
ELUSIVE Meaning:
capable of escaping capture or comprehension
Synonyms: evasive, ambiguous, incomprehensible
Antonyms: intelligible, definite, stable,
understandable Context:
That math theorem is simply elusive!
EUPHORIA Meaning:
a feeling of great happiness Synonyms:
elation, high spirits, glee, jubilation, bliss
Antonyms: depression, discouragement, misery
Context: The euphoria in the room was palpable.
PARAPHERNALIA Meaning:
personal belongings carried about Synonyms:
gear, regalia, “stuff,” accoutrements Antonyms:
community property, family heirlooms Context:
My paraphernalia includes my wallet, keys, and Ipod.
IMPETUOUS Meaning:
having sudden, forceful energy or emotion
Synonyms: impulsive, abrupt, eager, impassioned
Antonyms: calm, cautious, reflective, circumspect
Context: You may regret your impetuous
decision.
PERPETUATE Meaning:
to continue indefinitely Synonyms:
maintain, keep going, sustain Antonyms:
discontinue, give up, cease, halt Context:
Why do you want to perpetuate this lie?
ANALYTICAL Meaning:
able to reason validly Synonyms:
rational, scientific, logical, investigative Antonyms:
disorganized, illogical, unsystematic Context:
Lana solved the problem with her analytical mind.
IRRESOLUTE Meaning:
unsure of how to act or proceed Synonyms:
undecided, doubtful, hesitant, uncertain Antonyms:
resolute, decisive, determined, obstinate Context:
My decision is irresolute; do not bother me again.
JUXTAPOSE Meaning:
to place side by side to compare Synonyms:
place next to, bring together Antonyms:
separate, divide, isolate, draw apart Context:
When you juxtapose the images, you can see how one has finer quality.
IMPOSITION Meaning:
a burdensome or unfair demand Synonyms:
intrusion, demand, command, encumbrance
Antonyms: benefit, blessing, help, aid
Example: Yes, it is an imposition to borrow my car
for three months!
PREDILECTION Meaning:
a natural liking or preference Synonyms:
partiality, affinity, penchant, leaning Antonyms:
disinclination, dislike, impartiality Example:
I have a predilection for telling lies.
NEGLIGIBLE Meaning:
not significant or important Synonyms:
imperceptible, slight, trifling Antonyms:
significant, major, large Example:
We have had a negligible amount of rainfall this year.
DESPICABLE Meaning:
so objectionable as to deserve contempt Synonyms:
disgraceful, loathsome, shameful Antonyms:
commendable, honorable, good Example:
The man’s despicable actions landed him in jail.
PERSPICACITY Meaning:
acute skill in perceiving, judging, or discerning
Synonyms: acumen, discernment, understanding
Antonyms: obtuse, dense, imperceptive
Example: Your perspicacity enabled us to win the
academic decathlon.
OPPORTUNISTIC Meaning:
taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of a situation
Synonyms: strategic, shrewd, astute, conniving
Antonyms: aboveboard, unimaginative, obtuse
Example: The opportunistic politician pushed the
legislation through by feeding on the fears of the electorate.
PURPORTED Meaning:
assumed or claimed to be such Synonyms:
supposed, professed, alleged, proclaimed Antonyms:
concealed, denied, disclaimed Example:
The purported benefits of the new medicine have not been seen yet.
CONSCIENTIOUS Meaning:
done with careful attention Synonyms:
diligent, fastidious, exacting, reliable Antonyms:
careless, indifferent, irresponsible Example:
The conscientious student prepared well for her science test.
UNCONSCIONABLE Meaning:
not restrained by conscience Synonyms:
unscrupulous, amoral, unprincipled Antonyms:
decent, civilized, just, kind Example:
The treatment of the Jews during the Holocaust was unconscionable.
ACCIDENTALLY Meaning:
happening by chance Synonyms:
unintentionally, unexpectedly Antonyms:
purposely, intentionally Example:
I stepped on your shoes accidentally.
OCCASIONALLY Meaning:
every now and then Synonyms:
infrequently, irregularly Antonyms:
often, usually, repeatedly Example:
Fred occasionally takes the train to work.
INDUCEMENT Meaning:
something that helps bring about a desired result
Synonyms: incentive, stimulus, encouragement
Antonyms: discouragement, hindrance
Example: The company’s inducement to work on
Saturdays is to give a $1,000 bonus.
CONDUCIVE Meaning:
helping to bring about Synonyms:
useful, contributive Antonyms:
worthless, adverse Example:
Having clowns in the office is not conducive to an efficient workplace!
APATHETIC Meaning:
without emotion or interest Synonyms:
indifferent, passive, uninterested Antonyms:
interested, concerned, responsive Example:
Margie became apathetic after she lost her job.
EMPATHY Meaning:
the ability to experience the thoughts and feelings of others
Synonyms: compassion, insight, concord
Antonyms: indifference, disdain, apathy
Example: I showed empathy for Henry because the
same thing happened to me last year.
OFFICIOUS Meaning:
objectionably aggressive in giving unwanted advice
Synonyms: meddling, intrusive, pushy, nosy
Antonyms: uninvolved, hands-off, reserved
Example: Brad gives officious attention to my dating
life.
INEFFECTUALLY Meaning:
done without accomplishing anything Synonyms:
incompetently, badly, ineptly Antonyms:
completely, efficiently, effectively Example:
Sarah ineffectually tried to help Simon with his algebra.
RETROGRESSION Meaning:
a return to an earlier or less complex condition or stage
Synonyms: retroaction, throwback, reversal
Antonyms: modernity, advancement, evolution
Example: Buck’s retrogression was rapid.
AGGRESSIVE Meaning:
inclined to act in a hostile way; fast growing
Synonyms: hostile, combative; bold, assertive
Antonyms: passive, peaceful; meek, mild
Example: Spitz acts in an aggressive manner.
DOMESTICATED Meaning:
fit for home life Synonyms:
tamed, trained, housebroken Antonyms:
untamed, wild, feral Example:
Buck needed to suppress his domesticated side.
DOMINEERING Meaning:
tending to rule over or control Synonyms:
dictatorial, bossy, imperious Antonyms:
democratic, humble, servile Example:
Stacy had to live with a domineering roommate.
UNPRECEDENTED Meaning:
having no previous example Synonyms:
unparalleled, extraordinary, uncommon Antonyms:
mundane, ordinary, customary Example:
Buck was able to do unprecedented things when it came to discipline.
UNNECESSARY Meaning:
not needed to achieve a certain result Synonyms:
superfluous, nonessential, dispensable Antonyms:
indispensable, essential, needed Example:
Mercedes was forced to throw out unnecessary clothing.
PREEMINENT Meaning:
superior to or notable above all others Synonyms:
remarkable, distinguished, exemplary Antonyms:
inferior, secondary, ordinary Example:
Buck possessed preeminent cunning.
AMENABLE Meaning:
superior to or notable above all others Synonyms:
willing, cooperative, agreeable Antonyms:
uncooperative, unwilling Example:
Buck was amenable to have Skeet lick his wounds.
INSIDIOUS Meaning:
working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner
Synonyms: sneaky, subtle, dangerous, crafty
Antonyms: fair, honest, open, sincere
Example: Buck led an insidious revolt against Spitz.
OBSESSION Meaning:
a persistent idea that irrationally dominates a person’s thoughts
Synonyms: mania, compulsion, delusion
Antonyms: indifference, dislike, hatred
Example: Buck’s obsession to capture the rabbit
first only added to his anger at Spitz.
SALIENT Meaning:
strikingly conspicuous Synonyms:
prominent, protruding, obvious Antonyms:
hidden, covert, unnoticeable Example:
Hal’s belt was the most salient thing about him.
DESULTORY Meaning:
jumping from one thing to the next Synonyms:
unplanned, haphazard, aimless Antonyms:
planned, methodical, orderly Example:
Spitz had a desultory approach to taking down Buck.
PREROGATIVE Meaning:
exclusive right or privilege Synonyms:
privilege, right, entitlement Antonyms:
duty, obligation Example:
Mercedes thought that it was her prerogative to ride on the sled.
DEROGATORY Meaning:
showing a lack of respect for Synonyms:
belittling, degrading, demeaning Antonyms:
respectful, complimentary Example:
Hal and Charles exchanged derogatory words over who would chop the wood.
EXPLOIT Meaning:
an act or deed, especially heroic Synonyms:
accomplishment, triumph, adventure Antonyms:
disaster, loss, gaff Example:
Buck’s exploit with pulling the sled of flour made him more famous.
INEXPLICABLE Meaning:
incapable of being interpreted or understood
Synonyms: unaccountable, unexplainable, enigmatic
Antonyms: validated, rational, understandable
Example: For some inexplicable reason, the dogs
went out at night and howled.
PEREMPTORY Meaning:
putting an end to all debate Synonyms:
dictatorial, authoritarian, tyrannical Antonyms:
submissive, yielding, amenable Example:
Buck’s was peremptory in his decision to become the lead sled dog.
PRESUMPTUOUS Meaning:
going beyond what is right or proper Synonyms:
cheeky, assuming, bold, immodest Antonyms:
demure, humble, unassuming Example:
Spitz was presumptuous in thinking that Buck did not want his snow nest.
PROVOCATION Meaning:
an action or occurrence that incites to anger or stirs up purposely
Synonyms: incitement, instigation, goading
Antonyms: repression, discouragement, praise
Example: Buck had provocation to take out Black
Burton’s throat.
EQUIVOCAL Meaning:
open to more than one interpretation Synonyms:
misleading, ambiguous, ambivalent Antonyms:
certain, clear-cut, definite Example:
Thornton’s equivocal reaction to Buck’s beating by Hal delayed his response.
REMONSTRANCE Meaning:
the act of expressing opposition or protest Synonyms:
objection, complaint, rebuke Antonyms:
approval, praise, acceptance Example:
Mercedes continued an unbroken remonstrance over leaving her things behind.
ADMONISH Meaning:
to advise or urge seriously; to warn against
Synonyms: reprimand, scold, warn, counsel
Antonyms: compliment, allow, permit, applaud
Example: Thornton tried to admonish Hal about the
ice.
INDISPENSABLE Meaning:
not able to be given out; essential Synonyms:
important, crucial, fundamental, needed Antonyms:
unnecessary, extra, nonesssential Example:
Mercedes thought her tent to be indispensable.
PREPONDERANCE Meaning:
superiority in weight, power, importance, strength, or influence
Synonyms: prevalence, bulk, extensiveness
Antonyms: minority, obscurity, handful
Example: Buck was freed at Circle City based on the
preponderance of the evidence.
PRIVILEGE Meaning:
a special advantage, immunity, or right granted to one person or group
Synonyms: right, advantage, exemption
Antonyms: handicap, hindrance, loss
Example: Some slaves were given the privilege of
running special errands.
IMPROPRIETY Meaning:
rude or improper behavior or speech Synonyms:
indecency, indecorum, unseemliness Antonyms:
suitability, correctness, propriety Example:
White carpenters thought it an impropriety to work alongside black men.
DESTITUTE Meaning:
utterly lacking resources or means of subsistence
Synonyms: impoverished, poor, needy, penniless
Antonyms: wealthy, prosperous, affluent
Example: Most slaves on plantations were destitute.
CONSTITUENT Meaning:
a member of a group represented by an elected official
Synonyms: voter, elector
Antonyms: serf, slave, peasant
Example: Most Northern constituents supported the
Republican Party and Lincoln.
MANIFESTATION Meaning:
an indication of the existence, reality, or presence of something
Synonyms: expression, demonstration, indication
Antonyms: concealment, secret, vagueness
Example: One manifestation of Mr. Auld’s prejudice
was not allowing Frederick to read.
UNMANAGEABLE Meaning:
difficult to keep under control; not submitting to discipline
Synonyms: unruly, disobedient, chaotic
Antonyms: controlled, calm, obedient
Example: Thomas Auld sent Douglass to Mr. Covey
because he deemed Douglass unmanageable.
INGRATITUDE Meaning:
the state of being unappreciative of benefits received
Synonyms: ungratefulness, thanklessness
Antonyms: appreciation, consideration, thankfulness
Example: Douglass cannot forgive Lloyd’s ingratitude
toward his grandmother.
EXEMPLI GRATIA Meaning:
for example, for the sake of example Synonyms:
e.g., for instance Antonyms:
-- Example:
Slaves received several items in their yearly allowance (e.g. cornmeal, shirts, shoes).
PRECEPT Meaning:
a rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct
Synonyms: principle, axiom, doctrine
Antonyms: ambiguity, unbelief, lawlessness
Example: Sophia practiced her husband’s precepts.
PRECONCEIVED Meaning:
formed before possessing full or adequate knowledge or experience
Synonyms: biased, partial, prejudiced, incomplete
Antonyms: unbiased, clear, complete
Example: Douglass’s preconceived notion of New Bedford
was that it was run-down and primitive.
PRETENTIOUS Meaning:
creating a deceptive outward appearance of great worth or importance
Synonyms: false, pompous, puffed-up, showy
Antonyms: genuine, modest, simple
Example: Thomas Auld was pretentious when flaunting his
religious precepts.
CONTENTIOUS Meaning:
given to causing controversy or debate Synonyms:
quarrelsome, argumentative, combative Antonyms:
agreeable, pleasant, concordant Example:
Mr. Auld became contentious when Sophia told him that she was teaching Douglass to read.
PROVIDENCE Meaning:
preparation in advance; divine direction by God
Synonyms: luck, kismet, destiny
Antonyms: happenstance, fluke, randomness
Example: Douglass thought that Providence allowed him to
go to Baltimore and leave the plantation.
IMPROVISE Meaning:
to invent, compose, or perform without preparation
Synonyms: ad-lib, wing it, concoct
Antonyms: devise, premeditate, plan
Example: Douglass had to improvise when the constables
came, so he burned his protection pass.
IMPERTINENT Meaning:
exceeding the limits of good manners Synonyms:
impolite, nosy, presumptuous Antonyms:
mannered, polite, respectful Example:
Slaves were impertinent to ask about their birth parents.
PERTINACIOUS Meaning:
holding firmly to a belief or course of action
Synonyms: dogged, persistent, determined
Antonyms: inattentive, irresolute, tentative
Example: Douglass was pertinacious in his quest for
freedom.
CONJECTURE Meaning:
a judgment, estimate, or opinion arrived at by guessing
Synonyms: speculation, guesswork, hunch
Antonyms: calculation, proof, certainty
Example: It was pure conjecture for Douglass to imagine
the horrors of being captured and returned.
ABJECT Meaning:
sunk to a low state; being of the most miserable kind
Synonyms: wretched, abhorrent, deplorable
Antonyms: excellent, worthy, exalted
Example: Slaves lived in abject conditions.