Wk. 1 Greek/latin roots: Knowing our numbers 30 Days: Words for Mature Minds
Bi/di “two” dichotomy (n.) biannual (adj.) Split; division in two Occurring twice a year
tri “three” triumvirate (n. ) treble (v.) ruling body of three multiply by three; triple
deca “ten” decade (n. ) decathlon (n.) decimate (v) period of ten years track and field contest consisting of ten events destroy a large percentage of
vicarious (adj.) rationalize (v.) gregarious (adj.) experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person. vicarious (adj.) rationalize (v.) gregarious (adj.) justifying a discreditable act and offering a better motive for one’s actions than the true motive. sociable; outgoing
obsequious (adj.) maudlin (adj.) ascetic (adj.) pander (v.) Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree Overly sentimental and gushing, often with tears and self-pity Given to severe self-denial and austerity, often for religious reasons Appeal to the passions and prejudices of others, usually for one’s own profit.