1. Vocabulary Unit #1

2. Root Word Example Fac - The root Fac is in the word Factory. A building dedicated to making things.

3. Although the large crowd discomfited the new band, they went on to give a spectacular performance.

4. Mrs. Marple, an etiquette expert, often gives hints for the edification of her audience.

5. The reporter uncovered a complex conspiracy intended to hide the mayors latest malfeasance.

6. For roughly twenty years it has not seemed feasible for the Pirates to make the playoffs.

7. The surfeit of bananas in the monkeys cage lead to his obesity.

8. Root Word Example Opus - The root Opus is in the word Opulent. A word used to describe extreme wealth.

9. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings trilogy is considered to be the writers magnum opus.

10. The criminal s modus operandi was one that the police had seen only rarely in the past.

11. MTVs show Cribs, features the opulent houses lived in by celebrities.

12. Root Word Example Erg - The root Erg is in the word Energy. A word used to describe the capacity for work or vigorous activity.

13. The synergy of the two networks allowed for faster and more powerful transmission of information.

14. In a traditional Roman Catholic mass, the priest leads the congregation in the liturgy.

15. After consuming three Whoppers for lunch, Mark was left with an extreme case of lethargy.

16. Root Word Example Labor - The root Labor is in the word Collaborate. A word used to describe the process working together.

17. Carrying the heavy stack of bricks proved to be a laborious task.

18. The golf coach really belabored the importance of taking good care of our golf clubs; he even drew a diagram.

19. The teacher said there would be extra credit opportunities, but did not elaborate on when those assignments would be due.