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Roots 6: belief sySTEMS English 2

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Alt Definition: high, deep Example word: altitude = distance upward, height Other words? Altruistic, altar, alto

cred Definition: belief Example word: credibility = the quality of being believable or trustworthy Other words? Credit, incredible, discredit Challenge word: incredulity (noun): a feeling that you do not or cannot believe or accept that something is true/real

Dox, dog Definition: thought, opinion, praise Example word: orthodox = conforming to beliefs, attitudes, or conduct that are generally approved dogma = prescribed doctrine proclaimed as unquestionably true by a particular group Other words? Paradox, dogmatic Challenge word: dogma (noun): a belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned or doubted

Fid, fed Definition: belief, faith Example word: fidelity = faithfulness, loyalty Other words? Confide, federal, confident Challenge word: perfidious (adj): not able to be trusted; untrustworthy

Ideo Definition: idea Example word: ideal = a standard of perfection or excellence Other words? Ideologue, ideology

Sacr, secr, sanct Definition: holy Example word: sacred = holy, divine desecrate = to defile, dishonor, violate sanctify = to make holy, purify Other words? Sacrament, sanctimonious, sacrilege, consecrate

tim Definition: fear Example word: intimidate = to fill with fear Other words? Timid

theo Definition: god Example word: theology = study of divine things or religious truth Other words? Monotheistic, polytheistic, atheist, theocracy

verb Definition: word Example word: verbose = wordy; using too many words Other words? Verbatim, verbal

Voc, voke Definition: call, word Example word: vocation = a particular occupation, business, or profession; calling Other words? Invoke, revoke, vocal Challenge words: vociferous (adj): expressing feelings or opinions in a loud or forceful way Advocate: 1) (verb) to support or argue for a cause / policy / etc 2) (noun) one who argues for or supports another

That’s it! Study these roots for your quiz: 11/20a, 23 b There will be review words on your quiz. Make flash cards for five bonus points.