Latin and Greek Roots UNIT ONE DAY ONE

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Latin and Greek Roots UNIT ONE

Latin and Greek Roots UNIT ONE

DAY ONE 1. Write the root and the definition 2. Write each word and

DAY ONE 1. Write the root and the definition 2. Write each word and its definition

FAC From the Latin ‘facere’ or ‘factum’ (also derived from the French ‘faisant’) To

FAC From the Latin ‘facere’ or ‘factum’ (also derived from the French ‘faisant’) To make or to do

Words from ‘FAC’ �Discomfit Verb; to embarrass and confuse The teacher’s difficult question discomfited

Words from ‘FAC’ �Discomfit Verb; to embarrass and confuse The teacher’s difficult question discomfited Randy so much that he was unable to speak Synonym: perturb

Words from ‘FAC’ �edification noun; improvement or enlightenment Mrs. Marple, an etiquette expert, often

Words from ‘FAC’ �edification noun; improvement or enlightenment Mrs. Marple, an etiquette expert, often gives hints for the edification of her audience. Synonym: betterment

Words from ‘FAC’ �malfeasance noun; misconduct or wrongdoing The reporter uncovered a complex conspiracy

Words from ‘FAC’ �malfeasance noun; misconduct or wrongdoing The reporter uncovered a complex conspiracy intended to hide the mayor’s malfeasance. Synonym: wrongdoing

Words from ‘FAC’ �feasible adjective; capable of being accomplished The Board of Education could

Words from ‘FAC’ �feasible adjective; capable of being accomplished The Board of Education could not find a feasible solution to the overcrowding of city schools. Synonym: possible

Words from ‘FAC’ �surfeit noun; condition of being too full; overabundance A surfeit of

Words from ‘FAC’ �surfeit noun; condition of being too full; overabundance A surfeit of army boots led to lack of space in the warehouse. Synonym: abundance

OPUS From the Latin ‘opus’, ‘operis’, ‘ops’, or ‘opis’ Work, wealth, power, resource

OPUS From the Latin ‘opus’, ‘operis’, ‘ops’, or ‘opis’ Work, wealth, power, resource

Words from ‘OPUS’ �Magnum opus noun; the greatest single work of an artist, writer,

Words from ‘OPUS’ �Magnum opus noun; the greatest single work of an artist, writer, or composer Wagner’s “Ring Trilogy” is considered by many to be the composer’s magnum opus. Synonym: pinnacle

Words from ‘OPUS’ �Modus operandi noun; manner of working The criminal’s modus operandi was

Words from ‘OPUS’ �Modus operandi noun; manner of working The criminal’s modus operandi was one that the police had seen only rarely in the past.

Words from ‘OPUS’ �opulent adjective; possessing or exhibiting great wealth Having made his fortune

Words from ‘OPUS’ �opulent adjective; possessing or exhibiting great wealth Having made his fortune in computer sales, Kit retired to an opulent estate on a private island.

ERG From the Greek ‘ergon’ To work

ERG From the Greek ‘ergon’ To work

Words from ‘ERG’ �synergy noun; the power that results from the combination of two

Words from ‘ERG’ �synergy noun; the power that results from the combination of two or more forces The synergy of the networks allowed for faster and more powerful transmission of information. Synonym: confluence

Words from ‘ERG’ �liturgy noun; a pattern of prayer or worship The traditional Roman

Words from ‘ERG’ �liturgy noun; a pattern of prayer or worship The traditional Roman Catholic mass consists of the priest leading the congregation in the liturgy.

Words from ‘ERG’ �lethargy noun; a state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy As Jack’s

Words from ‘ERG’ �lethargy noun; a state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy As Jack’s lethargy increased, he found himself unable to concentrate on his work. Synonym: laziness

LABOR From the Latin ‘labor’ To work

LABOR From the Latin ‘labor’ To work

Words from ‘LABOR’ �laborious adjective; work requiring long, hard Jean-Pierre took a week off

Words from ‘LABOR’ �laborious adjective; work requiring long, hard Jean-Pierre took a week off from work to undertake the laborious task of bathroom renovation in his new home. Synonym: industrious

Words from ‘LABOR’ �belabor verb; to attack; to discuss repeatedly or at length Carrie

Words from ‘LABOR’ �belabor verb; to attack; to discuss repeatedly or at length Carrie belabored her point about mowing the lawn until Charlie stomped out of the room.

Words from ‘LABOR’ �elaborate verb; to explain in greater detail When asked to elaborate

Words from ‘LABOR’ �elaborate verb; to explain in greater detail When asked to elaborate on his proposal for the new park, the mayor said only that it was in the planning stages.

DAY TWO Finish each sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning

DAY TWO Finish each sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the word

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. When they reached the opulent port city,

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. When they reached the opulent port city, the sailors saw……… Because their work could only be accomplished through a laborious series of maneuvers, the farmhands………. . For the edification of her students, the sculpting teacher explained that……. George was discomfited by his parents’ shouting match because……. . The amazing synergy of the two companies became evident when……… Gerald would not elaborate on his plan to leave town because………… When the architect finished her magnum opus, she felt………. .

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Executives may be involved in corporate malfeasance

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Executives may be involved in corporate malfeasance when they………. Donna felt that William was belaboring the point when he…………. The farmer’s plan to irrigate his crops twice a week was feasible because…………… Parents can eliminate lethargy in younger children by……………. The train robbers’ modus operandi usually involved………………. . The liturgy at the Cathedral usually started with………. . Because they have a surfeit of qualified applicants for the position, company managers………. .

Modus operandi laborious feasible edification discomfit 1. Liz found organizing her closet such a(n)_______

Modus operandi laborious feasible edification discomfit 1. Liz found organizing her closet such a(n)_______ task that she decided she would never do it again.

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