1. Vocab List 21

2. Word
Roots in Word
equivocate
equi voc ate
superfluous
super flu ous
bilateral
bi lat
unilateral
uni lat
circumspect
circum spec
commensurate
co mens ate
malevolence
mal vol
neophyte
neo phyt
misanthropist
mis anthropo ist
bellicose
bell ics
anthropomorphic
anthropo morph
captious
cap ous
neologism
neo log ism
Definition of Word:
to hedge
unnecessary
two-sided
one-sided
cautious
of like measure
evil intent
beginner
people-hater
warlike
human-shaped
fault-finding
new word

3. obsession with one thing false verbally abuse first model
Look at words and roots…discuss possible definitions with partner.
Word
Roots in Word
malediction
mal dict tion
incredulous
in cred ous
omniscient
omni sci
monomania
mono mania
specious
spec ous
excoriate
ex cori ate
prototype
proto
xenophobia
xeno phobia
benediction
bene dict tion
amorphous
a morph ous
preponderance
pre pond
magnanimous
magn anim ous
Definition of Word:
a curse
not believing
all-knowing
obsession with one thing
false
verbally abuse
first model
fear of foreigners
a blessing
shapeless
bulk
great-minded

4. List 21 Sentences – Put the correct word in each sentence.
malevolent neophyte anthropomorphic captious equivocating superfluous unilateral commensurate misanthropist neologism circumspect bilateral bellicose
equivocating
The ____________politician praised both groups.
Create a , like televoracious.
A big job needs a reward.
A _____________comment is a waste of time.
The tribe attacked without warning.
The evil creature cast a glare.
The two nations formed a ___________ agreement.
They believe in an god.
The remarks were not sincere.
The U.S. made a _____________withdrawal.
A reply is safer.
She is a in the art world.
The grouchy wouldn’t contribute.
neologism
commensurate
superfluous
bellicose
malevolent
bilateral
anthropomorphic
captious
unilateral
circumspect
neophyte
misanthropist

5. List 21 Sentences – Put the correct word in each sentence.
amorphous monomania specious excoriated
incredulous benediction prototype xenophobic
magnanimous omniscient preponderance malediction
malediction
The convict’s muttered was inaudible.
You can’t keep secrets from an god.
His vitriolic speech the opponent.
It was a hobby that became a
You have a convincing but unfortunately _________ argument.
We saw an early of the Mustang.
The Pope’s smiling was televised.
A gray, mass was in the corner.
Her expression showed her disbelief.
The of the evidence indicates guilt.
It is a hostile, country.
His victory speech showed generosity.
omniscient
excoriated
monomania
specious
prototype
benediction
amorphous
incredulous
preponderance
xenophobic
magnanimous

6. List 21 Mystery Questions: Answer and add reasoning:
Were the captious questions sincere?
Should you build a prototype before mass-producing your widgets?
Did the stranger’s glare reveal his benevolence?
If you totally expected the surprise ending, are you incredulous?
Does the boss often excoriate employees who slack off on the job?
Did the Romans believe that Jove was omniscient?
If you have a lot of obsessions, are you a monomaniac?
Was Mother Teresa known for her magnanimous nature?
Are you a neophyte in your study of the English language?
Are teenagers generally known for their circumspect behavior?

7. Analysis:
You might think that excoriate is a combination of ex, cor, and ate, but it isn’t. The cor does not derive from cor/heart but from corium meaning skin. Write a definition for excoriate based on what you know about its roots.
Synthesis: Use magnanimous, equivocate, and malevolence in one sentence.

8. Classic Words 1. From F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby
That ashen, fantastic figure [glided] toward him through the _________ trees.
a. captious b. superfluous c. amorphous d. unilateral
2. From Jane Austen’s Emma
The consciousness of having done amiss had made her _______ and irritable to a degree.
a. captious b. malevolent c. omniscient d. specious
3. From William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Ralph had been deceived before now by the ______ appearance of depth in a beach pool.
a. amorphous b. magnanimous c. bellicose d. specious
4. From Alfred Lansing’s Endurance
The only _______ item Shackleton permitted was Worsley’s diary.
a. incredulous b. bellicose c. superfluous d. bilateral
5. From Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island
I walked more _______ keeping an eye on every side.
a. circumspectly b. malevolently c. omnisciently d. magnanimously