1. English IV
Roots List 10

2. Retro: Back

3. Retrogress Definition: (verb) to go back to an earlier condition
Example: The people were worried their inept legislators would ruin the economy by causing it to retrogress to a monetary depression.

4. Retroactive Definition: (adj) taking effect from a date in the past
Example: Under the retroactive trafficking proposal, convicted traffickers may receive reduced prison terms.

5. Retrospect Definition: (noun) contemplation of the past
Example: In retrospect, Jack wished he had asked Krissy on a date before she started dating his roommate.

6. Retroflex Definition: (adj) bent backwards
Example: Unfortunately the economy is moving in a retroflex pattern and erasing all the financial gains made earlier in the year.

7. Sub: Under

8. Submarine
Definition: (noun) a vessel that can be submerged and travel underwater
Example: One way the United States was able to defeat Germany during World War II was by overtaking a German submarine and stealing their Enigma machine.

9. Submerge Definition: (verb) to put or sink below the surface of water
Example: I began to slowly submerge myself into the sauna, as the bubbling hot water soothed my tired body.

10. Substandard Definition: (adj) less than adequate
Example: When the homeowner viewed the contractor’s substandard work on the house, she refused to pay him.

11. Subjective
Definition: (adj) based on or influenced by personal feelings
Example: When the writer pens a story, he hopes each of his readers will develop his own subjective understanding of the narrative.

12. Un: Not

13. Unwilling
Definition: (adj) reluctant Example: She replaced her weapon and crossed to him, unwilling to show fear.

14. Unabridged
Definition: (adj) not shortened (like a book) Example: The unabridged book has so much more detail than the abridged version.

15. Unfair Definition: (adj) not behaving with equality
Example: It is unfair for some workers to pay taxes and others to skip the payments.

16. Unfriendly
Definition: (adj) not amicable Example: To be unfriendly towards one’s neighbor is a vice.

17. -Ism: Belief in

18. Terrorism
Definition: (noun) the use of violence and threats to intimidate Example: Terrorism is a word that is known all too well in today’s society.

19. Baptism
Definition: (noun) a ceremonial immersion in water Example: His baptism into the religion was a sight to behold.

20. Exorcism Definition: (verb) to expel an evil spirit
Example: The Catholic Church still keeps special priests around ready to exorcise a demon if the need arises.

21. Totalitarianism Definition: (noun) absolute control by the government
Example: When the author depicts a totalitarian government, he describes a ruler who makes all the decisions for people in his kingdom.

22. -Ist: Believer in

23. Communist
Definition: Communist- (noun) a believer that all property should be publicly owned and each person is paid according to their abilities
Example: Under communism most workers are not provided with incentives to work hard because there is no distinction in salaries.

24. Biologist
Definition: (noun) an expert in the science of living organisms Example: The biologist used the data he found in the jungle to further his research.

25. Bigamist
Definition: (noun) the crime of marrying someone while still being legally married to another
Example: In the movie, the main character must deal with the consequences of bigamy when his two wives become best friends.

26. Evangelist Definition: (noun) a preacher of the gospel
Example: Cold air caught the revival goers by surprise, but did not stop them from listening to the evangelist speak.