1. 1. magn Definition: great Classroom Examples: Magnify – to make larger
magnificent - amazing
magnanimous – noble, kind, gracious
magnate - a person who has great wealth and power in a particular business or industry
Magnitude - the size, extent, or importance of something

2. 2. cide, cise Definition: cut down, kill Classroom Examples:
Suicide-the act of killing oneself purposely
Homicide-a killing of one human being by another
Pesticide-a substance used to destroy pests
Insecticide-a chemical used to kill insects
Decide-cut off uncertainty
Precise-cut exactly right
Incision-a cut made into the body
Scissors-an instrument used for cutting

3. 3. dict Definition: say, speak Classroom Examples:
Diction-choice of words especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness
Dictionary-reference book or electronic form giving information about the meanings, forms, pronunciations, uses, and origins of words listed in alphabetical order
Dictate-to speak or read for a person to write down or for a machine to record
Dictator-a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force
Dictatorial-of or typical of a ruler with total power
Edict -an official order issued by a person in authority
Predict-to declare in advance : foretell on the basis of observation, experience, or reasoning
Verdict-the decision reached by a jury
Contradict-to say the opposite of what someone else has said : deny the truth
Benediction-an expression of good wishes

4. 4. path, pathy Definition: feeling, suffering Classroom Examples:
pathos – a quality that evokes pity or sadness
antipathy – a deep seated feeling of dislike
apathy – lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
empathy – ability to understand and share the
feelings of another
telepathy – communication by means other than the five senses
Pathetic – arousing pity; miserably inadequate

5. 5. vict, vinc Classroom Examples:
victor – a person who defeats an enemy
evict – to expel someone from a property
convict – to declare guilty of a criminal offense
convince – persuade someone to do something
invincible – too powerful to be defeated or overcome
“Veni, vidi, vici” - Julius Caesar 47 BC
Definition: conquer