1. Roots and Meanings: Credo: to believe Deus: god Theos: god Vocabulary
English II Lesson # 1
Roots and Meanings:
Credo: to believe
Deus: god
Theos: god

2. Definition and Sentence
Eng II_Voc_#1
Word (PofS)
Definition and Sentence
accredit (v)
to authorize, certify/ believe
credence (n)
belief, acceptance as true
creditable (adj)
deserving praise
credulous (adj)
believing too easily, gullible (antonym = incredulous)
creed (n)
statement of belief or principle
deify (v)
to make a god of
deity (n)
god or goddess
atheist (n)
person who believes there is no god
theocracy (n)
government by divine powers or priests
theology (n)
study of religion

3. credence. accredit. credulous. creditable. creed theology. deity
credence accredit credulous creditable creed theology deity theocracy deify atheist
Write the ANSWER for each sentence AND a context clue you used to figure it out.
We _______ the Greeks for starting the Olympics.
I give _________ to the theory that Neil Armstrong was the first person to land on the moon.
The teacher rewarded the student for her _________ contribution to the class discussion.
The _________ child believed his older brother when he told him the moon was made of cheese.
I believe in the _________, “Go hard or go home”.
Michael Jordan was the first to be _________ in basketball history due to his mad skills.
Ancient religions don’t believe in one god; they have many _________.
Even though my brother is an _________, he is very moral.
The United States can’t have an official _________ because of the separation of church and state.
Your preacher has a degree in _________.

4. Definition and Sentence
Eng II_Voc_#1
Write your own sentences for each word---must be in context.
Word (PofS)
Definition and Sentence
accredit (v)
to authorize, certify/ believe
credence (n)
belief, acceptance as true
creditable (adj)
deserving praise
credulous (adj)
believing too easily, gullible (antonym = incredulous)
creed (n)
statement of belief or principle

5. Definition and Sentence
Eng II_Voc_#1
Write your own sentences for each word---must be in context.
Word (PofS)
Definition and Sentence
deify (v)
to make a god of
deity (n)
god or goddess
atheist (n)
person who believes there is no god
theocracy (n)
government by divine powers or priests
theology (n)
study of religion

6. slogan : ad :: _______ : motto believe : _______ :: endorse : promote
Review for quiz!  Complete each of the following analogies and note what KIND of relationship each expresses (can write on the back of your chart): accredit atheist theology deity creed
slogan : ad :: _______ : motto
believe : _______ :: endorse : promote
Demon : Angel :: _________ : Christian
Zeus : _______ :: Batman : superhero
psychology : study the mind :: _______ : study religion

7. Pio: to appease; to purify
Vocabulary
English II Lesson # 2
Roots and Meanings:
Sacer: sacred
Sanctus: holy
Hieros: holy; sacred
Pio: to appease; to purify

8. Definition and Sentence
EngII_Voc_# 2
Word (PofS)
Definition and Sentence
consecrate (v)
make or declare sacred
desecrate( v)
violate or disrespect something sacred
sacrament (n)
something with sacred significance
sacrilege (n)
disrespect to something sacred
sanctimonious (adj)
pretending to be righteous
sanctuary (n)
a safe place; sacred place
hierarchy (n)
group organized by rank
hieroglyphic (adj)
written with pictures; hard to read
piety (n)
religious devotion; great respect
pittance (n)
a tiny amount

9. desecrate. sanctuary. sanctimonious. sacrament sacrilege
desecrate sanctuary sanctimonious sacrament sacrilege consecrate(s) hierarchy hieroglyphic piety pittance
Write the ANSWER for each sentence AND a context clue you used to figure it out.
My parents only give me a ____ of money so I will need to get a job.
Schools don’t want students to ____ textbooks by writing in them.
I could not read the doctor’s _____ handwriting.
Most children are taught to show ____ towards their elders.
The ____ in many businesses includes the CEO, the president, and vice-president.
Communion is a _____ in church for many denominations.
The shelter was a ____ to the homeless people during the bitter cold.
My brother ____ his savings to buy a car; he won’t think about spending the money on anything else.
Vegans might consider it _____ to eat anything made with meat.
The _____ policeman gave tickets to speeding civilians, yet he often drove over the speed limit himself when not working.

10. Definition and Sentence
EngII_Voc_# 2
Write your own sentences for each word---must be in context.
Word (PofS)
Definition and Sentence
consecrate (v)
make or declare sacred
desecrate( v)
violate or disrespect something sacred
sacrament (n)
something with sacred significance
sacrilege (n)
disrespect to something sacred
sanctimonious (adj)
pretending to be righteous

11. Definition and Sentence
EngII_Voc_# 2
Write your own sentences for each word---must be in context.
Word (PofS)
Definition and Sentence
sanctuary (n)
a safe place; sacred place
hierarchy (n)
group organized by rank
hieroglyphic (adj)
written with pictures; hard to read
piety (n)
religious devotion; great respect
pittance (n)
a tiny amount

12. obedience : law :: _______ : elders
Complete each of the following analogies and note what KIND of relationship each expresses (can write on the back of your chart): desecrate sanctuary hieroglyphics piety pittance
obedience : law :: _______ : elders
prison : dangerous place :: _______ : safe haven
putting graffiti on public property : _______ :: cleaning up a playground : beautify
treasure : bounty :: $5 allowance : _______
Old English : Shakespeare :: _______ : cave men

13. Krinein: to decide, to judge Mnemonikos: mindful Phren: mind, heart
Vocabulary
English II Lesson # 3
Roots and Meanings:
Gignoskein: to know
Krinein: to decide, to judge
Mnemonikos: mindful
Phren: mind, heart
Ratio: reason

14. Definition and Sentence
EngII_Voc_# 3
Word (PofS)
Definition and Sentence
physiognomy (n)
art of judging character by facial features
prognosis (n)
prediction
criterion (n)
a standard, test, or rule used to make judgments
hypocrisy (n)
pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or values
amnesty (n)
general pardon for offenders
mnemonic (adj)
helping the memory
frenetic(adj)
frantic; frenzied
schizophrenia (n)
a severe mental disorder leading to delusions
arraign (v)
to call to court; to charge with wrongdoing
rationale(n)
reasons behind something

15. physiognomy. prognosis. mnemonic. frenetic schizophrenia. arraign
physiognomy prognosis mnemonic frenetic schizophrenia arraign rationale criterion hypocrisy amnesty
Write the ANSWER for each sentence AND a context clue you used to figure it out. *You might need to CHANGE THE WORD FORM.
Based on the study of ______ Derick’s square chin made me think he was stubborn.
My _______ sister tells me to get good grades, yet she skips class.
The weatherman’s ______ for the week was great: all sunshine and blue skies ahead.
The _____ for voting are to be 18 years old and have U.S. citizenship.
Ms. Hill often grants ____ for library fines because she just wants to get the books back.
My _____ for not doing my homework made perfectly good sense: I had to work until 10:00 p.m. and sleep was more important.
The man was _____ for breaking and entering.
My mom gets _____ and runs around doing ten things at once when company comes to visit.
The ______ device I use to spell “tomorrow” is “tom or row.”
Suffering from ______ can lead people to withdrawal as it is difficult for them to maintain relationships.

16. Definition and Sentence
EngII_Voc_# 3
Write your own sentences for each word---must be in context.
Word (PofS)
Definition and Sentence
physiognomy (n)
art of judging character by facial features
prognosis (n)
prediction
criterion (n)
a standard, test, or rule used to make judgments
hypocrisy (n)
pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or values
amnesty (n)
general pardon for offenders

17. Definition and Sentence
EngII_Voc_# 3
Write your own sentences for each word---must be in context.
Word (PofS)
Definition and Sentence
mnemonic (adj)
helping the memory
frenetic(adj)
frantic; frenzied
schizophrenia (n)
a severe mental disorder leading to delusions
arraign (v)
to call to court; to charge with wrongdoing
rationale(n)
reasons behind something

18. forecast : weatherman :: ________ : doctor
Complete each of the following analogies and note what KIND of relationship each expresses (can write on the back of your chart): physiognomy prognosis criterion hypocrisy amnesty mnemonic frenetic schizophrenia arraign rational
forecast : weatherman :: ________ : doctor
skills : resume :: ________ : rubric
genuine : sincere :: fake : ________
calm : ________ :: lake : desert
charge : ________ :: forgiveness : ________