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.