Greek & Latin – Week 2 (9Q2) Remember to use context when deciding the meaning of a word! word part​​​​ definition​​​​ ​​​​ examples​​​​ ​​​loqu, locu ​​​​talk, speak ​​​​loquacious, eloquently, colloquial, elocution circumlocution (circum = round) ​loc, loco ​​​​place, area ​​local, location, locate ​​​leg, lect ​​​​law ​​​​legal, allege, allegation, legislation, legitimate, election, elect ​​​dic, dict ​​​​say, speak ​​​​dictation, dictator, indictment, verdict, dictionary, contradict (contra = against)

words & definition examples loquacious - talkative eloquently – speaking in an effective, persuasive way elocution – skill of clear, expressive speech colloquial – language used informally, among peers circumlocution – talking in circles, vague speech locate – to know the exact place of / location – a specific place legitimate – to follow law or rules election - process of voting allege - to report before providing proof / allegation – unproven accusation legislation – making laws dictator – ruler with total power (his/her word is the law) indictment – formal accusation of a crime contradict – to speak against; to deny what someone else says verdict – a decision made on a civil or legal case words & definition examples

Exercise A – Choose the best word for each sentence. 1. Teenagers trying to stall questioning, nosy adults are good at the art of __, and avoid giving direct answers. location                     circumlocution                  indictment 2. After the court released the __ to the public, there were riots because so many people did not like the decision the court made. verdict                election                          colloquial 3. Before being used in commercials for Dunkin' Donuts and LL. Bean, the ___ expression 'wicked awesome' was mostly heard in the New England states. dictation                 colloquial              allegation 4. Spongebob may be one of the most __ cartoon characters ever; he never seems to stop talking, and talking, and talking, but doesn't say much that's important. legitimate                eloquent           loquacious   5. I don't have trouble __ my car keys in the morning because I put them in the same place every time I walk in the door. dictating            alleging            locating 

Exercise B – Choose the synonym for each word in bold. elocution:     expressiveness        mumble          screech contradict:     agree                  verify                    dispute      loquacious:    quiet                   subdued               motormouth indictment:      charge               praise                   glorify     elect:                 appoint             reject                   vote legal:                 unacceptable         straight           wrong allege:              withdraw              claim                       protest      

Exercise C – Choose the antonym for each word in bold. elocution:     expressiveness        mumble          pronunciation contradict:    agree                  deny                     dispute allege:            withdraw           charge                  declare         dictator:         tyrant                 peasant                 bully loquacious:     chatty                gushing                 quiet indictment:      charge               praise                   accusation locate:             find                    place                      lose legislation:     rule                     illegal                    statute

Exercise A:                                                      Answer Key circumlocution   verdict     colloquial       loquacious       locating     Exercise B Expressiveness Dispute Motormouth Charge Vote Straight claim Exercise C Mumble Agree Withdraw Peasant Quiet Praise Lose Illegal