1. Support PPT for Sadlier-Oxford’s Vocabulary Workshop Level C
Unit 7
Support PPT for Sadlier-Oxford’s Vocabulary Workshop
Level C

2. WORD ATTACK!!!

3. Roots you will encounter in this unit:
-doct- (Latin) meaning learned, skilled (related to teachings)
doctrine
exo- (Greek combining form) meaning outer, outside
exotic
-junct- (Latin) meaning join
juncture
-trib- (Latin) meaning assign, classify; pay, bestow
attribute

4. Prefixes you will encounter in this unit:
at- (Latin) meaning attend
attribute
be- (ME) meaning to make, cause to become
belittle
ex- (Latin) meaning out
excise
con- (Latin) meaning together, with
convey
un- (OE) meaning not
unassuming

5. Adjective-forming suffixes you will encounter in this unit:
-al (Latin) meaning that which; characterized by
menial
-ic (Greek) meaning having some characteristics of
exotic
-ory (Latin) used to form Latin nouns and verbs into adjectives
predatory
-y (OE) meaning characterized by
jaunty

6. Verb-forming suffixes you will encounter in this unit:
-le (Middle English) used with actions that have a repeating quality
belittle
-ise (Latin) to render, make; to convert into
excise

7. acme Ah, the irony!!! (noun) the highest point
The acme of Mr. Filbert’s career came when he was named “Man of the Year” by the Tucson Chamber of Commerce.
SYNONYM: summit, top, peak, pinnacle
ANTONYM: low point, bottom, nadir
Ah, the irony!!!

8. PAY ATTENTION TO THE PRONUNCIATION!!!
attribute as a NOUN
MULTIPLE USAGE ALERT!
PAY ATTENTION TO THE PRONUNCIATION!!!
(noun) [a-truh-byoot] a quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something
For anyone who plans to pursue a career as a radio announcer, a clear speaking voice is an essential attribute.
SYNONYM: (noun) trait

9. PAY ATTENTION TO THE PRONUNCIATION!!!
attribute as a VERB
PAY ATTENTION TO THE PRONUNCIATION!!!
(v.) [uh-trib-yoot] to assign to, credit with; to regard as caused by or resulting from
John attributes his keen interest in the sea to his being a descendent of the great naval hero John Paul Jones.
SYNONYM: (v.) ascribe
WORD ATTACK!!
at- (Latin) meaning attend
-trib- (Latin) meaning assign, classify; pay, bestow
WORD FAMILIES!!
attribution
tribute
contribute

10. belittle
(v.) to make something appear smaller than it is; to refer to in a way that suggests lack of importance or value
If you belittle a child in front of his friends, the humiliation associated with the experience will be far worse.
SYNONYNS: minimize, underrate, disparage
ANTONYNS: exaggerate, magnify, overestimate
WORD ATTACK!
be- (ME) meaning to make, cause to become

11. convey
(v.) to transport; to transmit; to communicate, make known; to transfer ownership or title to
Please convey our condolences to Mrs. Jefferson on the death of her husband, Otto.
SYNONYNS: carry, send, impart
WORD ATTACK!
con- (Latin) meaning together
via (Latin) meaning way
WORD FAMILIES:
conveyor
conveyance
Sweetheart “Conversation Hearts” are dropping off a conveyor belt and into a tank.

12. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church
doctrine
(noun) a belief, principle, or teaching; a system of such beliefs or principles; a formulation of such beliefs or principles
It is important for Confirmation candidates to have a strong understanding of Catholic doctrine.
WORD ATTACK!
-doct- (Latin) meaning learned, skilled
WORD FAMILIES:
indoctrinate
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church
Who are the Doctors of the Catholic Church? Doctor of the Church is a title given to a holy author whose writings have greatly contributed to advancement of the faith and matters of doctrine. Originally, there were four Great Doctors of the Western Church – St. Augustine, St. Jerome, St. Gregory the Great, and St. Ambrose - but now there are 36, including four women. The most recent saint so honored is St. Gregory of Narek, designated Doctor of the Church on February 21, 2015, by Pope Francis.

13. excise
MULTIPLE USAGE /MEANING ALERT! PAY ATTENTION TO THE PRONUNCIATION!!! BEWARE!!! MEANINGS ARE UNRELATED!
(v.) [ek-sīz] to remove by cutting
Doctor Futz excised a pendulous excrescence from the nose of Mr. Wattle.
SYNONYM: (v.) cut out, delete, expunge
ANTONYM: (v.) put in, insert, interpolate
WORD ATTACK!
ex- (Latin) meaning out
-ise (Latin) to render, make; to convert into
But then…
(noun) [ek-sīz] an indirect tax on the manufacture, sale, or distribution or a commodity or service
A significant excise is placed on gasoline at the pump, raising its price beyond the actual cost of the gas itself.

14. exotic (adj.) foreign; charmingly unfamiliar or strikingly unusual
Exotic plants like orchids grow best in greenhouses.
SYNONYMS: strange, alien, picturesque, colorful
ANTONYMS: native, indigenous, familiar, commonplace
WORD ATTACK!
exo- (Greek combining form) meaning outer, outside
-ic (Greek) meaning having some characteristics of

15. haggard hag (adj.) thin, pale, and careworn as a
result of worry or suffering; wild-looking
President Lincoln’s haggard expression attests to the heavy burden the Civil War placed upon him.
SYNONYMS: drawn, gaunt, wasted
ANTONYMS: healthy, glowing, radiant,
hale and hearty
WORD FAMILIES!
hag
…Yes, hag. The etymological source of haggard is, in fact, hag. A hag is defined as an ugly old woman, a witch or shrew. To appear haggard, literally, is to a look like a hag, but the word has come to mean having a care-worn look. As such, even _________ (fill in the blank with your idea of a beautiful person here) is capable of looking haggard.

16. jaunty
(adj.) lively, easy, and carefree in manner; smart or trim in appearance
Justin Timberlake is a snappy dresser, preferring modern yet jaunty styles to stodgy ones.
SYNONYMS: unconcerned, lighthearted
ANTONYMS: downcast, dejected, glum
WORD ATTACK!
-y (OE) meaning characterized by
WORD FAMILIES!
jauntily
jauntiness
ETYMOLOGY!!!
Jaunty is related to the Old French word gentil, meaning gentle or noble, behavior associated with the gentry or nobility. This makes sense: Those high in society have always placed great importance upon appearances.

17. juncture
(noun) a joining together; the point at which two things are joined; an important point in time
Angela realized, at this juncture her life, she had to turn to her faith and pray for guidance in choosing her future path.
SYNONYM: union, seam, joint, turning point
WORD ATTACK!
-junct- (Latin) meaning join
WORD FAMILIES!
junction
conjunction

18. menial MULTIPLE USAGE ALERT!
(adj.) lowly, humble, lacking importance or dignity
Though Catholic Social Teaching disavows such actions, many cultures assign menial tasks to women and those of the lowest social status.
ANTONYMS: (adj.) lofty, elevated
(noun) a person who does the humble and unpleasant tasks
Poorly educated people have few options other than to take jobs as low-paid menials.
SYNONYMS: (noun) underling, scullion, servant
ANTONYMS: (noun) boss, master
ETYMOLOGY!!!
Menial is related to the archaic (meaning long out-of-date) word meiny [mey-nee], which means household, followers, or attendants. The connection makes sense. All of these words seem to point to the underlings of a household, and as such, those most likely to be assigned the lowly tasks.
Menial is a word that goes hand-in-hand with injustice.

19. parry The sport of fencing MULTIPLE USAGE ALERT!
(v.) to ward off, fend off, deflect, evade, avoid
Although Ferdie parried a few of Henry’s blows, eventually the big galoot landed a shot right in Ferdie’s kisser.
The sport of fencing
(noun) a defensive movement in fencing and other sports
“En garde!” Pierre shouted as he took his stance. Andre swished his epee with great force, but Pierre deflected the blow with a quick parry.

20. predatory (adj.) preying on, plundering, or piratical
Since I always remember to pack myself a good lunch before heading off to school, I resent my twin brother Geoffrey’s predatory behavior in the lunch room when he forgets to bring something for himself.
SYNONYMS: looting, pillaging, ravenous, rapacious
WORD ATTACK!
-ory (Latin) used to form Latin nouns and verbs into adjectives
WORD FAMILIES!
predator

21. ravage MULTIPLE USAGE ALERT! (v.) to destroy, to lay waste, ruin
A tornado ravaged towns across Alabama, destroying property and leaving residents homeless.
SYNONYM: (v.) wreck, devastate
ANTONYMS: (v.) spare
(noun) ruinous damage, destruction
After decades of sun exposure, the ravages of time could be seen on his deeply wrinkled skin.

22. stance MULTIPLE MEANING ALERT! (noun) 1) a way of holding the body
Clearly, the word stance is closely related to the verb/noun stand.
stance
MULTIPLE MEANING ALERT!
(noun) 1) a way of holding the body
The batter’s firm stance at the plate gave him both balance and leverage against the pitcher’s wicked fast balls.
SYNONYM: posture, bearing
2) an attitude or position on an issue
Congressman Wickham’s stance on the immigration issue offends many of his constituents.
SYNONYM: position

24. tawdry (adj.) showy and flashy but lacking in good taste
Designer clothing is thought to be the height of fashion, but often the styles are downright tawdry.
SYNONYMS: loud, garish, gaudy, tacky, vulgar
ANTONYMS: refined, tasteful, subdued, muted

25. turncoat (noun) a person who switches to an opposing side or party
Benedict Arnold will be remembered in American history as a turncoat, a traitor who donned the infamous red coat in service to the Crown.
SYNONYM: traitor, quisling, renegade
ANTONYM: loyalist, diehard
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26. unassuming (adj.) not putting on airs, unpretentious; modest
OR, IN THE VERNACULAR: not (un-) full of yourself. If you are unassuming, then you do NOT assume that you are all that and a bag of chips, hot stuff, Mr. (or) Miss Cool Beans, etc.
Although Angie is a talented musician, a gifted scholar, and a strikingly beautiful young lady, she has an unassuming manner that makes her well-liked by all.
ANTONYMS: conceited, pretentious, arrogant
WORD ATTACK!
un- (Latin) meaning not
-ing Wait a minute…. You’re saying –ing will get me an adjective? Not a verb? Yes, both –ing and –ed might be adjective signals. Both of these suffixes create participles, words that are verb forms but can be used as modifiers. Always examine the USAGE of a word before making a presumption regarding its part of speech.

27. wallow MULTIPLE USAGE ALERT!
Mr. Pig wallows in his wallow. Oh, the sublime joy of it!
I REPEAT: MULTIPLE USAGE ALERT!
(v.) to roll about in a lazy, clumsy, or helpless way; to overindulge in; to have in abundance
Every once in a while, Miss Priss wallows in some imagined misery and throws herself a little pity party.
SYNONYMS: (v.) delight in, bask in. NOTE: The synonyms here are positive verbs, yet the verb wallow connotes self-indulgence and feeling sorry for oneself. But though these synonyms seem to be oxymorons, they are accurate. Many people enjoy feeling sorry for themselves and making a big, pouty show of it. What better way to gain attention?
(noun) a wet, muddy, or dusty area used by animals as a sort of bath; a state of moral or physical collapse
The wallow for the rhinoceroses at the Reid Park Zoo must be watered regularly to keep it muddy.

28. waver (v.) 1) to move to and fro, become unsteady;
Claude’s talent show act wowed the audience as he dashed among the spinning plates, wavering threateningly on their thin poles.
waver
(v.) 1) to move to and fro, become unsteady;
2) to show lack or firmness or decision, vacillate
There is no point in arguing with Mom because once she makes a decision, she simply will not waver.
SYNONYNS:
hesitate, falter
ANTONYNS:
stand firm, be resolute
WORD FAMILIES!
wave