Greek & Latin Root Words Unit 10
ART, ERT Latin ART
ARTIFICE Clever trickery; deception n. Little Sally thought she purchased a delicious chicken to eat; unfortunately, it was just a matter of artifice put on by the PETA- sponsored pug. – S3tI~I ARTIFICE
ARTLESS Without strategy or deceit; naïve Adj. Little Susie’s artless cuteness snagged her a new family quickly. ARTLESS
INERT Not having power to move; slow to act Adj. Every morning, Barney felt inert and slightly depressed about his plans for the day. INERT
ICON Image Greek
ICON An image that best represents something; a symbol N. Sally wanted to show the world that she could be the icon for innocence and purity. ICON
ICONOCLAST A person who attacks or mocks things most people believe in Adolf the Pug is the iconoclast in his neighborhood; he continually mocks chicken nugget Tuesdays. ICONOCLAST
ICONOGRAPHY The study of a group of representative pictures or symbols Skull and cross bone pictures develop the iconography of pirates. ICONOGRAPHY
Latin To mimic, to imitate IM, EM Latin To mimic, to imitate
EMULATE To seek to be like; to admiringly mimic V. Every year, Bobby Sue emulates her idol: Marilyn Monroe. EMULATE
INIMITABLE Impossible to imitate or copy Adj. Whoever thought he could rip off Lord of the Rings with pugs is ridiculous; the classic trilogy is inimitable. INIMITABLE
VIS, VEY, VIEW Latin To see
PURVEYOR One who supplies or sells N. Jackson was a purveyor of party supplies. PURVEYOR
A clause or statement that gives instructions for a potential event or situation The Pug Guide gives owners provisos to help them when a pug eats Benadryl on accident. PROVISO
PURVIEW Range of skills or authority; capability N. Alexander’s purview is impressive; not only can he wrestle, but he can also make his own costume. PURVIEW