Roots 3: Heroes and Journeys English 2

Quiz! You will take a quiz on Roots 2. There will be review roots from Roots 1. Show me your flash cards for 5 bonus points.

Roots 3: New Roots You need: Roots of Language Packet Pencil

ab Definition: from, away, apart Example word: abscond = to leave suddenly and secretly (esp. to avoid the law) Other words? Abstinence, abdicate, abhor, absent

ad Definition: to, toward Example word: advance = to move forward Other words? Addition, adhere, advice

arch Definition: first, chief, rule Example word: archetype = the original pattern or model on which other things are based Other words? Architect, archenemy, archive, archeology, overarching

circum Definition: around, about Example word: circumvent – to go around Other words? Circumstance: the details surrounding an event or a fact Circumnavigate: to go completely around

cycl Definition: circle, wheel Example word: Cyclical = recurring in cycles Other words? Motorcycle, cycle, bicycle

Duc, duct Definition: lead Example word: induction = the act of bringing about or causing Other words? Reduce, produce, conduct, introduce

jour Definition: day Example word: journey = a trip that takes a long time Other words? Journal, journalist, adjourn

Men, ment Definition: mind Example word: memento = an object that serves as a reminder (keepsake, souvenir) Other words? Mentate, mentality, mention, mentor, mental

mono Definition: one Example word: monologue = a speech or performance by one speaker Other words? Monogram, monotonous, monotone, monotheistic

myth Definition: story Example word: monomyth = one, overarching myth Other words? Myth, mythology, mythographer, mythical

retro Definition: backward Example word: Retroactive = happening with respect to past occurrences Other words? retrograde, retrospect

Done! You will have a quiz on 1/29 (A) 1/30 (B). There will be review roots from Roots 1 and 2. Make flash cards for 5 bonus points.