1. Latin Roots: CEPT, PORT , tRACT to TAKE, to CARRY, to PULL
Vocabulary Construction – Unit 5
Latin Roots: CEPT, PORT , tRACT to TAKE, to CARRY, to PULL
by Marcia Timmel Art by Phillip Martin

2. 1. (n.) a theory; a broad understanding
1. concept
1. (n.) a theory; a broad understanding

3. 2. contract
2. (n. ) a binding agreement between two people. (v.) to enter into a formal agreement.

4. 3. inception
3. (n. )a beginning

5. 4. (adj) obstinate or undisciplined; difficult to control
4. intractable
4. (adj) obstinate or undisciplined; difficult to control

6. 5. (adj. ) designed to be easily carried or moved
5. portable
5. (adj. ) designed to be easily carried or moved

7. 6. portal
6. (n. )an entryway

8. 7. (n.) a greeting; a social gathering; acceptance
7. reception
7. (n.) a greeting; a social gathering; acceptance

9. 8. report
8. (n.) a precise account; a rumor; (v.) to inform; to present an account of

10. 9. retract
9. (v. ) to take back

11. 10. traction
10. ( n.) the act of pulling; the state of being pulled or drawn; pulling power