Vocab List 21

Word Roots in Word equivocate equi voc ate superfluous super flu ous bilateral bi lat unilateral uni lat circumspect circum spec commensurate co mens ate malevolence mal vol neophyte neo phyt misanthropist mis anthropo ist bellicose bell ics anthropomorphic anthropo morph captious cap ous neologism neo log ism Definition of Word: to hedge unnecessary two-sided one-sided cautious of like measure evil intent beginner people-hater warlike human-shaped fault-finding new word

obsession with one thing false verbally abuse first model Look at words and roots…discuss possible definitions with partner. Word Roots in Word malediction mal dict tion incredulous in cred ous omniscient omni sci monomania mono mania specious spec ous excoriate ex cori ate prototype proto xenophobia xeno phobia benediction bene dict tion amorphous a morph ous preponderance pre pond magnanimous magn anim ous Definition of Word: a curse not believing all-knowing obsession with one thing false verbally abuse first model fear of foreigners a blessing shapeless bulk great-minded

List 21 Sentences – Put the correct word in each sentence. malevolent neophyte anthropomorphic captious equivocating superfluous unilateral commensurate misanthropist neologism circumspect bilateral bellicose equivocating The ____________politician praised both groups. Create a , like televoracious. A big job needs a reward. A _____________comment is a waste of time. The tribe attacked without warning. The evil creature cast a glare. The two nations formed a ___________ agreement. They believe in an god. The remarks were not sincere. The U.S. made a _____________withdrawal. A reply is safer. She is a in the art world. The grouchy wouldn’t contribute. neologism commensurate superfluous bellicose malevolent bilateral anthropomorphic captious unilateral circumspect neophyte misanthropist

List 21 Sentences – Put the correct word in each sentence. amorphous monomania specious excoriated incredulous benediction prototype xenophobic magnanimous omniscient preponderance malediction malediction 14. The convict’s muttered was inaudible. You can’t keep secrets from an god. His vitriolic speech the opponent. It was a hobby that became a . You have a convincing but unfortunately _________ argument. We saw an early of the Mustang. The Pope’s smiling was televised. A gray, mass was in the corner. Her expression showed her disbelief. The of the evidence indicates guilt. It is a hostile, country. His victory speech showed generosity. omniscient excoriated monomania specious prototype benediction amorphous incredulous preponderance xenophobic magnanimous

List 21 Mystery Questions: Answer and add reasoning: Were the captious questions sincere? Should you build a prototype before mass-producing your widgets? Did the stranger’s glare reveal his benevolence? If you totally expected the surprise ending, are you incredulous? Does the boss often excoriate employees who slack off on the job? Did the Romans believe that Jove was omniscient? If you have a lot of obsessions, are you a monomaniac? Was Mother Teresa known for her magnanimous nature? Are you a neophyte in your study of the English language? Are teenagers generally known for their circumspect behavior?

Analysis: You might think that excoriate is a combination of ex, cor, and ate, but it isn’t. The cor does not derive from cor/heart but from corium meaning skin. Write a definition for excoriate based on what you know about its roots. Synthesis: Use magnanimous, equivocate, and malevolence in one sentence.

Classic Words 1. From F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby That ashen, fantastic figure [glided] toward him through the _________ trees. a. captious b. superfluous c. amorphous d. unilateral   2. From Jane Austen’s Emma The consciousness of having done amiss had . . . made her _______ and irritable to a degree. a. captious b. malevolent c. omniscient d. specious 3. From William Golding’s Lord of the Flies Ralph had been deceived before now by the ______ appearance of depth in a beach pool. a. amorphous b. magnanimous c. bellicose d. specious 4. From Alfred Lansing’s Endurance The only _______ item Shackleton permitted was Worsley’s diary. a. incredulous b. bellicose c. superfluous d. bilateral 5. From Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island I walked more _______ keeping an eye on every side. a. circumspectly b. malevolently c. omnisciently d. magnanimously