1. Vocabulary 17
dura, gest, log, mob, prim

2. hard, lasting dura, dur: (Latin) SAT Focus Word: duress (n.)
compulsion by threat or force; coercion
Context: The defendant claimed his confession was made under duress and was therefore not valid.
dura mater (n.)
tough outer membrane surrounding the brain
duration (n.)
the length of time something lasts
Other words: Duracell, endure, during, durable

3. gest, ges, ger: (Latin—don’t confuse with Greek ger which means old.)
carry, produce; to bear
gest, ges, ger: (Latin—don’t confuse with Greek ger which means old.)
SAT Focus Word: gestation (n.)
period of carrying offspring in the womb from conception to delivery
Context: The period of gestation for an elephant is about 22 months.
congest (v.)
to fill to excess
gerund (n.)
a word derived from the present participle form (-ing) of a verb but acting as a noun (writing, conditioning) (literally, that which is to be carried on)
Other words: digest, exaggerate, gesticulate
Digest—carry food through the body
Exaggerate—carry beyond limits of truth
Gesticulate—the act of gesturing (carrying your arms from one place to another?!)

4. log, logue, logo: (Greek)
talk, word
log, logue, logo: (Greek)
SAT Focus Word: eulogy (n.)
a speech or writing in praise of a (usually deceased) person or thing
Context: The minister gave a beautiful eulogy honoring our grandmother.
dialogue (n.)
talking together (literally, speaking across [logue + dia])
grammalogue (n.)
a word represented by a single sign: &, #, ©, ®, ¶, @
logomania (n.)
a form of insanity in which one talks excessively; over-talkativeness
Other words: epilogue, monologue, syllogism, analogy
Epilogue—a closing statement, especially at the end of a play, book, etc.
Syllogism—An argument or form of reasoning in which two statements or premises are made and a logical conclusion drawn from them.

5. move mob, mov, mot: (Latin) SAT Focus Word: demobilize (v.)
disband an army; remove troops from an area
Context: When military force is no longer needed, the military will demobilize troops.
immovable (adj.)
incapable of being moved
hippomobile (n.)
horse-drawn vehicle (Also the first successful combustion engine created by Etienne Lenoir in 1860.)
Other words: emotional, mobility, mob, commotion, promote, demote
Mob—mobile vulgus, the movable (inconstant, changeable) common people

6. Hippomobile Lenoir was the first person to replace “horse-power.”
All right, on to the rest of your vocabulary. ‘Sorry for the digression.

7. prim, primo, pris: (Latin)
first, foremost
prim, primo, pris: (Latin)
SAT Focus Word: primeval (pry-MEE-vuhl) (adj.)
of or relating to the first age or ages, especially of the world
Context: The cavemen used primeval tools to defend themselves from wild creatures.
prima donna (n.)
first/principal female singer of an opera company; one who takes privileged treatment as a right
pristine (adj.)
original condition, so clean as to look new
Other words: primal, primary, premiere
Premiere—first in its class, or the first public presentation of something

8. Vocab Libs Prepare for Vocab 17 Quiz by filling in the blanks with words from this week’s vocab. (Context hints in bold)
If you cannot perform the duties of your job, if your boss decides not to fire you, he quite likely will at least______ (verb) you to a lower position.
After Gaston makes a charming marriage proposal to Belle in Beauty and the Beast, he says, “Here, picture this: A rustic hunting lodge, my latest kill roasting on the fire, and my little wife massaging my feet, while the little ones play on the floor with the dogs. We'll have six or seven.” Belle responds, “Gaston, you are positively _________ (adjective).”
I have a hard time remembering a _________ (singular noun) because I am intimidated by being on stage by myself.
Hyperbole is a literary term for ___________________ (noun).
He ran immediately to the bathroom after the seemingly endless play, since he had had to go desperately for the _____________ (noun) of it.