1. Spelling, Roots, & Vocab UNIT 2 REVIEW

2. Root Meaning SUM to take, buy, obtain ASSUME, PRESUME, CONSUMER

3. Root Meaning PATH to suffer; feelings APATHETIC, PATHOS, PATHETIC, SYMPATHY

4. Root Meaning GEN to beget, born in; kind, family, clan GENETIC, GENTLE, INGENIOUS

5. Root Meaning PON to put, place, set OPPONENT, POSTPONE, PROPONENT

6. Root Meaning PAT to suffer; feelings COMPATIBLE, PATIENT, PATIENCE

7. Root Meaning LEG to gather, choose, read; law LEGAL, LEGISLATION, LEGIBLE, LEGENDARY

8. Root Meaning PASS to suffer; feelings PASSION, COMPASSIONATE, PASSIVE

9. Root Meaning POS to put, place, set COMPOSE, DEPOSE, PROPOSE

10. Root Meaning LECT to gather, choose, read; law COLLECT, LECTURE, SELECTION

11. Root Meaning SUMPT to take, buy, obtain ASSUMPTION, PRESUMPTUOUS, RESUMPTION

12. Root Meaning POSIT to put, place, set DEPOSIT, POSITION, EXPOSITION

13. Root Meaning GENER to beget, born in; kind, family, clan GENERATION, DEGENERATE, GENERAL

14. Root Meaning LIG to gather, choose, read; law NEGLIGENCE, DILIGENT, INTELLIGENCE

15. Correct or Incorrect? apathetic C

16. Correct or Incorrect? simpathize sympathize

17. Correct or Incorrect? geneology genealogy

18. Correct or Incorrect? congeneal congenial

19. Correct or Incorrect? intellagent intelligent

20. Correct or Incorrect? eligible C

21. Correct or Incorrect? presume C

22. Correct or Incorrect? unasuming unassuming

23. Correct or Incorrect? composure C

24. Correct or Incorrect? opponant opponent

25. COMPOSURE Meaning: a calm, tranquil state of mind Synonyms: collectedness, poise, calm Antonyms: discomfort, instability, agitation Context: She maintained her composure throughout her oral presentation.

26. OPPONENT Meaning: one that opposes another or competes in a battle, contest, etc. Synonyms: antagonist, foe, enemy, combatant Antonyms: protagonist, ally, assistant Context: My opponent in the tennis match is ruthless.

27. PRESUME Meaning: to suppose that something is reasonable or possible in the absence of proof Synonyms: guess, infer, suppose, conjecture Antonyms: doubt, disregard, verify Context: I presume you are my new boss.

28. UNASSUMING Meaning: not elaborate or showy Synonyms: modest, plain, humble, bashful Antonyms: bold, conceited, flaunting, pretentious Examples: Hector, in an unassuming way, asked for a raise at work.

29. ELIGIBLE Meaning: qualified or entitled to be chosen Synonyms: qualified, acceptable, suitable Antonyms: unacceptable, inappropriate, unfit Context: Only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in the election.

30. INTELLIGENT Meaning: having the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge and thought Synonyms: smart, brilliant, clever Antonyms: ignorant, uneducated, unaware Context: Charlie wanted to be intelligent.

31. GENEALOGY Meaning: a record of the descent of a person or family an ancestor Synonyms: ancestry, lineage, genetics, pedigree Antonyms: NA Context: Harold traced his family’s genealogy.

32. CONGENIAL Meaning: having the same tastes or habits; of a pleasant and friendly nature Synonyms: sociable, amiable, friendly, compatible Antonyms: mean, aloof, harsh, unsympathetic Context: The host of the party is very congenial.

33. APATHETIC Meaning: showing little emotion, concern, or interest Synonyms: unresponsive, indifferent, stoic Antonyms: emotional, interested, caring Context : Cecily became apathetic after she lost her job.

34. SYMPATHIZE Meaning: to show compassion; to take pity on Synonyms: comfort, commiserate, understand Antonyms: disregard, ignore, disapprove Context : I really sympathize with your problem; let me know how I can help you.

35. EMPATHY SHOWING COMPASSION BECAUSE YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR SITUATION OR PROBLEM

36. SYMPATHY SHOWING COMPASSION BECAUSE YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR SITUATION OR PROBLEM

37. SYMPATHY SHOWING COMPASSION BECAUSE YOU WANT TO CONSOLE A PERSON WHO HAS A PROBLEM. You may not have experienced this problem yourself, but you have pity for them.

38. SYMPATHY SHOWING COMPASSION BECAUSE YOU WANT TO CONSOLE A PERSON WHO HAS A PROBLEM. You may not have experienced this problem yourself, but you have pity for them.

39. BAD

42. ANSWERS: 1. BAD 2. BADLY 3. BAD 4. BAD 5. BADLY 6. BADLY

48. SUPPOSEDLY Presumed to be true or real without conclusive evidence. According to what people believe or assume Assumed to be true with a hint of disbelief Believed, rumored, or reported

49. SUPPOSEDLY SUBSTITUTE “believably” or “reportedly the case” Supposedly, I should receive my tax refund within 15 days. Supposedly he canceled our date because of a family emergency.

50. SUPPOSEDLY SUBSTITUTE It is reported that… It is believed that… It was rumored that…

51. SUPPOSABLY Capable of being supposed or conceived Is most ALWAYS used incorrectly. SUBSTITUTE “conceivably” or “possibly” I could supposably receive my tax refund tomorrow, but is unlikely since I filed yesterday. What could supposably go wrong?

56. I used to get up early on Sunday mornings.