1. Lesson 4
incipio = “to begin”
nihil= “nothing”
nego = “to deny”
vacuus = “empty”
aperio = “to open”

2. 1. inception – the beginning of
something
Example: Since the inception of the Smart Phone, the digital market has exploded with apps for everything!
2. incipient - in its early stages; beginning
Example: A sore throat and runny nose are the symptoms of an incipient cold.
3. annihilate – to destroy completely.
Example: Our basketball team was about to annihilate the opponent when our star player was injured during the game!

3. 5. negate – to disprove / nullify
4. nihilism – the total rejection of religious or moral beliefs
Example: Her complete lack of respect and nihilism was apparent when she chose to vandalize the school property.
5. negate – to disprove / nullify
Example: Scientists are trying to negate the notion that immunizations can cause autism.
6. renegade – One who deserts a group, cause, or faith / an outlaw
Example: Disgusted by the lack of focus of her cheerleading squad, Sandy turned renegade and joined poms instead!

4. 7. vacuous – empty, especially of meaning or purpose.
Example: Shows like, “Honey Boo Boo”, are completely vacuous and a waste of time to watch.
8. vanity – conceit, especially about one’s appearance / a dressing table
Example: Everybody laughed at her vanity as she would not stop fixing her make-up!
9. vaunt– to boast or brag about
Example: Coach said we should show good sportsmanship and never vaunt a win.

5. 10. aperture – an opening especially one that admits light
Example: I woke up only when the light began to filter in through the aperture of the window.
11. overt – done or shown openly
Example: Their overt hostility gave us little hope of a reconciliation.

6. Accelerated Challenge Words:
1. incipit– the first few words of its opening line. In music, it can also refer to the opening notes of a musical composition.
Example: The famous incipit, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”, begins the story A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.
2. abnegate– reject something desirable or valuable.
Example: I’ll abnegate television until I finish my homework!
3. devoid – completely lacking
Example: Her monologue was completely devoid of enthusiasm.

7. 4. renege– to back out of an agreement
Example: The administration reneged on its promises.
5. overture – a musical movement that begins a piece
Example: A somber overture set the tone for the opera.