Name: _________________________________________
Vocabulary and Thesaurus
(For the Vocabulary test on 10/14/16)
On the vocab test you will be expected to correctly spell each word and use the word correctly in a sentence.
THIS WEEK WE ARE STUDYING LATIN ROOTS! (These are common on state tests!)
Root: “epi” meaning upon or over.
1. epic (noun) A long narrative poem or story about a hero.
“He wrote an epic story about the life of Queen Elizabeth.”
1. ___________________
___________________
2. epicenter (noun) The surface point above an
earthquake’s focus.
“The epicenter of the earthquake was in Springfield,
California.”
2. ___________________
___________________
3. ___________________
___________________
4. ___________________
___________________
5. epitome (noun) Something that is an example of the best
in its class.
5. ___________________
“Joe’s Monday Night Special was the epitome of excellent
work.”
___________________
3. epidermis (noun) The outermost layer of the skin.
“The poison ivy caused my epidermis to itch.”
4. epitaph (noun) A statement written in memory of the
dead.
“Her epitaph read, ‘In our hearts forever.’”
6. epigraph (noun) A quotation or inscription.
“The epigraph ‘Life is a long lesson in humility’ began the
chapter of my book where the main character can’t find a
date for the dance.”
7. epiglottis (noun) A flap of cartilage that keeps food
from entering the trachea (wind pipe).
“Thanks to my epiglottis, the chips didn’t go into my lungs
when I was wolfing them down.”
Root: “bene” meaning well or favorable.
8. benefit (noun) Something that has a good effect or gives
an advantage.
“The vacation was a benefit to the tired students and
teachers.”
9. benevolent (adj.) Describes someone who is kind and
giving.
“The benevolent rescue workers pulled the trapped citizens
out of the rubble caused by the earthquake.”
10. benefactor (noun) A person who gives money or help
to a charity or cause.
“The wealthy benefactor donated money to rebuild the
museum after the fire.”
6. ___________________
___________________
7. ___________________
___________________
8. ___________________
___________________
9. ___________________
___________________
10. ___________________
___________________
Spelling City Practice
DUE ON Friday, October 14, 2016 (Worth 16 points)
Log In and Practice: Complete 8 of the 10 assignments to receive full credit.
Go to: ww.spellingcity.com
Username and Password are taped into your English composition notebook
Find the Assignments Bar: “Latin Roots Part 2”