English 2
Roots of Language packet Pencil Dictionary
Definition: against Example word: contradictory – opposite Other examples? Contrary: opposite
Definition: for, forward, ahead Example Word: proceed = to move or go forward Others? Proactive, professional, profit, produce
Definition: quarrel, argument Example word: rebellion – fighting/opposing authority Other examples? Belligerent: hostile, aggressive, eager to fight
Definition: peace Example Word: pacifist = a person who believes in peaceful solutions Others? Pacify, pacific, pacifism
Definition: love Example word: philanthropy – giving money to charity (love of mankind) Other examples? Philosophy: the love and pursuit of wisdom
Definition: hate Example Word: misogyny = hatred of women (sexism) Others? Misanthropic
Definition: good/well Example word: benign – good or favorable Other examples? Benefactor: a person who does good things for others
Definition: bad Example word: malady – a sickness Other examples? Malnutrition: inadequate or unbalanced nutrition (not enough or bad food!)
Definition: other, different Example Word: heterogeneous = different, unlike Others? Heterozygous, heterotroph
Definition: same Example Word: homogenize = to take different elements and blend them together Others? Homonym, homophone, homogenous
You will have a quiz on 2/5 (A) or 2/6 (B) There will be review roots from Roots 1, 2, and 3. Make flash cards for 5 bonus points.