1. Wk. 1 Greek/latin roots: Knowing our numbers
30 Days: Words for Mature Minds

2. Bi/di “two” dichotomy (n.) biannual (adj.) Split; division in two
Occurring twice a year

3. tri “three” triumvirate (n. ) treble (v.) ruling body of three
multiply by three; triple

4. deca “ten” decade (n. ) decathlon (n.) decimate (v)
period of ten years
track and field contest consisting of ten events
destroy a large percentage of

5. vicarious (adj.) rationalize (v.) gregarious (adj.)
experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.
vicarious (adj.)
rationalize (v.)
gregarious (adj.)
justifying a discreditable act and offering a better motive for one’s actions than the true motive.
sociable; outgoing

6. obsequious (adj.) maudlin (adj.) ascetic (adj.) pander (v.)
Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
Overly sentimental and gushing, often with tears and self-pity
Given to severe self-denial and austerity, often for religious reasons
Appeal to the passions and prejudices of others, usually for one’s own profit.