Spelling, Roots, & VocabHONORS UNIT 3

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SPECto look at, sight

SPECIAL, SPECIFICATION, SPECULATIVE

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SUMto take, buy, obtain

ASSUME, PRESUME, CONSUMER

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GENto beget, born in; kind,

family, clanGENETIC, GENTLE, INGENIOUS

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(E)MPTto take, buy, obtain

PREEMPT, EXEMPT, REDEMPTION

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SENTto feel

SENTIMENTAL, SENTIENT, ASSENT, SENTENCE

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SPICto look at, sight

DESPICABLE, PERSPICACIOUS, CONSPICUOUS

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LEGto gather, choose, read;

lawLEGAL, LEGISLATION, LEGIBLE, LEGENDARY

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PONto put, place, set

OPPONENT, POSTPONE, PROPONENT

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POUNDto put, place, set

COMPOUND, EXPOUND, PROPOUND

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SENSto feel

SENSELESS, SENSORY, SENSATIONAL

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LECTto gather, choose, read;

lawCOLLECT, LECTURE, SELECTION

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SUMPTto take, buy, obtainASSUMPTION, PRESUMPTUOUS, RESUMPTION

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POSITto put, place, set

DEPOSIT, POSITION, EXPOSITION

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GENERto beget, born in; kind,

family, clanGENERATION, DEGENERATE, GENERAL

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(E)MPLto take, buy, obtainEXAMPLE, SAMPLE, EXEMPLARY, EXEMPLIFY

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LIGto gather, choose, read;

lawNEGLIGENCE, DILIGENT, INTELLIGENCE

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presumptuousC

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endigenousindigenous

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suspisioussuspicious

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exempli graciaexempli gratia

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congenealcongenial

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despicableC

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predilectionC

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impositionC

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sentamentalsentimental

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neglegiblenegligible

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juxtiposejuxtapose

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dissensionC

PRESUMPTUOUS Meaning:

going beyond what is right or proper Synonyms:

impudent, cheeky, arrogant, bold Antonyms:

humble, modest, unassuming Context:

You’re rather presumptuous to ask me my weight, young man!

EXEMPLI GRATIA Meaning:

Latin “for the sake of example” to give a sample of items from a longer list

Synonyms: for example

Antonyms: none

Context: You can purchase several gifts at

Macy’s, e.g., perfume, watches, rings.

PREDILECTION Meaning:

a natural liking or preference Synonyms:

propensity, fondness, penchant Antonyms:

dislike, disinclination, disinterest Context:

I have a predilection for pasta.

NEGLIGIBLE Meaning:

not significant or important enough to be worth considering

Synonyms: trifling, imperceptible, slight

Antonyms: significant, important, worthwhile

Context: We received a negligible amount of rain.

INDIGENOUS Meaning:

originating in or native to an area Synonyms:

domestic, homegrown, aboriginal Antonyms:

foreign, alien Example:

The plants are indigenous to Africa.

CONGENIAL Meaning:

having the same tastes, habits; having a friendly and pleasant disposition

Synonyms: agreeable, cordial, harmonious

Antonyms: aloof, unfriendly, unsociable

Example: Who would be the most congenial person

to take the trip with us?

IMPOSITION Meaning:

a burdensome or unfair demand Synonyms:

hardship, hindrance, nuisance Antonyms:

advantage, blessing, benefit Example:

Yes, it would be an imposition to watch your ten cats tomorrow.

JUXTAPOSE Meaning:

to place side by side to compare Synonyms:

pair up, bring near Antonyms:

separate, disconnect, isolate Example:

Antithesis occurs when opposites are juxtaposed.

SUSPICIOUS Meaning:

tending to suspect something wrong on little evidence or without proof

Synonyms: apprehensive, leery, skeptical

Antonyms: trusting, undoubting, heedless

Example: The fire department was called after

someone found a suspicious package.

DESPICABLE Meaning:

so objectionable as to deserve condemnation or contempt

Synonyms: obnoxious, abhorrent, loathsome

Antonyms: honorable, respectable, kind

Example: What the Nazis did to the Jews during

World War II is despicable.

SENTIMENTAL Meaning:

colored by emotion rather than by reason Synonyms:

affectionate, emotional, mushy, dreamy Antonyms:

unfeeling, cold, unromantic Example:

Jenny becomes sentimental when she travels back to her home town.

DISSENSION Meaning:

a state of disagreement and disharmony Synonyms:

discord, disunity, strife Antonyms:

agreement, harmony, concurrence Example:

The issue just caused dissension between the three friends.

DISSENT (disagreement; difference of opinion)

DESCENT(a downward incline)

INGENIOUS

INGENUOUS

SUPPOSEDLY Presumed to be true or real without

conclusive evidence. According to what people believe or

assume Assumed to be true with a hint of disbelief Believed, rumored, or reported

SUPPOSEDLY SUBSTITUTE “believably” or

“reportedly the case”

Supposedly, I should receive my tax refund within 15 days.

Supposedly he canceled our date because of a family emergency.

SUPPOSEDLY SUBSTITUTE

It is reported that… It is believed that… It was rumored that…

SUPPOSABLY Capable of being supposed or

conceived Is most ALWAYS used incorrectly. SUBSTITUTE “conceivably” or

“possibly” I could supposably receive my tax refund tomorrow,

but is unlikely since I filed yesterday. What could supposably go wrong?

I used to get up early on Sunday mornings.