Latin Roots: CEPT, PORT , tRACT to TAKE, to CARRY, to PULL Vocabulary Construction – Unit 5 Latin Roots: CEPT, PORT , tRACT to TAKE, to CARRY, to PULL by Marcia Timmel Art by Phillip Martin
1. (n.) a theory; a broad understanding 1. concept 1. (n.) a theory; a broad understanding
2. contract 2. (n. ) a binding agreement between two people. (v.) to enter into a formal agreement.
3. inception 3. (n. )a beginning
4. (adj) obstinate or undisciplined; difficult to control 4. intractable 4. (adj) obstinate or undisciplined; difficult to control
5. (adj. ) designed to be easily carried or moved 5. portable 5. (adj. ) designed to be easily carried or moved
6. portal 6. (n. )an entryway
7. (n.) a greeting; a social gathering; acceptance 7. reception 7. (n.) a greeting; a social gathering; acceptance
8. report 8. (n.) a precise account; a rumor; (v.) to inform; to present an account of
9. retract 9. (v. ) to take back
10. traction 10. ( n.) the act of pulling; the state of being pulled or drawn; pulling power