1. Vocabulary Unit #5

2. Root Word Example Joc- To Joke The root joc is in the word jockey, a word when used as a verb means to trick, joke, or prank

3. Santa Claus is known for his jocose, or cheerful attitude.

4. He was not surprised to learn that his jocular friends had played yet another prank on him.

5. Root Word Example Fest, Fet - Festive The root Fest is in the word Festival, a word for a large, festive celebration.

6. Clark decided to festoon the entire house with lights for Christmas.

7. Every year, the students at Hogwarts looked forward to the feting of a new school year.

8. Root Word Example Bacch- From the name of the Roman god of wine and celebration.

9. The police reported that a bacchic gathering had broken out after the big game.

10. Gregs birthday party turned into a wild bacchanal when his rowdy friend Mike showed up.

11. Root Word Example The root plaint is in the word complaint. A word used to describe the reason for a grievance. Plaint- to lament (to lament means to grieve)

12. The tourist decided to file a plaint with his travel company after experiencing some pretty steep stairs.

13. He wore a very plaintive expression after his cat died.

14. Root Word Example Eleg- song of lament

15. In her attic, she discovered an old elegy, mourning the loss of a forgotten relative.

16. Though usually cheerful, he took on a elegiac attitude for weeks after the death of his friend.