Classical Roots
THE ROOT CONNECTION
Lesson 4
Theme:
INCIPIO, INCIPERE, INCEPI, INCEPTUM <L. “to begin”
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1. Since the inception of the vaccine, polio has almost disappeared.
inception
(in-sep-shuhn)
noun
Synonyms
the beginning of something
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2. A runny nose is one symptom of an incipient cold.
incipient
(in-sip-ee-uhnt)
adjective
Synonyms
in its early stages; beginning
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NIHIL <L. “nothing”
3. In The World of the Wars people thought Martians would annihilate New Jersey.
annihilate
(uh-ni-uh-lat)
verb
Synonyms
to destroy completely
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4.
Word of Choice (using nihil)
Sentence:
Definition
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NEGO, NEGARE, NEGAVI, NEGATUM <L. “to deny”
5. Columbus’s voyage negated the theory that the earth was flat.
negate
(ni-geyt)
verb
Synonyms
to disprove; to nullify; to rule out; to cancel; to repeal
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6. Loyal troops crushed the revolt and imprisoned the renegades.
renegade
noun – one who deserts a group or cause; an outlaw
(ren-i-gad)
noun or adjective
adjective – like a renegade; traitorous
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VANUS <L> “empty” VACUUS <L. “empty”
7. Educators often criticize TV cartoons as vacuous entertainment.
vacuous
(vak-yoo-uhs)
adjective
Synonyms
empty, especially of meaning or purpose
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8. A vanity usually has an attached mirror and many drawers.
vanity
(van-i-tee)
noun
Synonyms
conceit, especially about one’s appearance; something worthless
or useless; a dressing table
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9. Gracious winners do not vaunt their victories.
vaunt
(vawnt)
verb or noun
Synonyms
verb – to boast; to brag about;
noun – a boast
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APERIO, APERIRE, APERUI, APERTUM <L. “to open”
10. The photographer adjusted the aperture of the lens to let in more light.
aperture
an opening, especially one that admits light
(ap-er-cher)
noun
Synonyms
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11. Their overt hostility gave us little hope for reconciliation.
overt
(oh-vurt)
adjective
Synonyms
done or shown openly
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Lesson 4
Do I Know What These Words Mean?
Word
Not At All
Have Seen
Think I know
Know and Can Use
(Reasonable Guess)
(Definition)
inception
incipient
annihilate
negate
renegade
vacuous
vanity
vaunt
aperture
overt
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