1. Definition: government
Freshmen Vocab, List 5
Root Word: archy
Definition: government
Word One:
Word Two:
patriarch
hierarchy
Definition:
Definition:
A system in which people or things are placed in a series of levels with different importance, decided and enforced by a governing body.
A man who controls a family, group, or government.
Example:
Example:
Our grandfather was the family’s patriarch.
Since Steve works in the mailroom, he is at the bottom of the corporate hierarchy.

2. aptitude solitude Root Word: tude Definition: state of Word One:
Freshmen Vocab, List 5
Root Word: tude
Definition: state of
Word One:
Word Two:
aptitude
solitude
Definition:
Definition:
The state of being alone.
The state of having a natural ability to learn or do something.
Example:
Example:
Every once and awhile, I enjoy an evening with a good book in pure solitude.
My brother has an aptitude for mathematics. I do not; I can hardly add two and two.

3. predominant domineering Root Word: dom Definition: rule Word One:
Freshmen Vocab, List 5
Root Word: dom
Definition: rule
Word One:
Word Two:
predominant
domineering
Definition:
Definition:
To rule over others and try to control their behavior in an arrogant or rude way.
The strongest or ruling main element in comparison to other things.
Example:
Example:
The younger children of the family were controlled by a domineering older sibling.
The colorful wall mural was predominantly blue.

4. dynamic dynasty Root Word: dyna Definition: power Word One: Word Two:
Freshmen Vocab, List 5
Root Word: dyna
Definition: power
Word One:
Word Two:
dynamic
dynasty
Definition:
Definition:
A family of powerful rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time.
A powerful energy that is always active or changing.

5. Definition: act or state
Freshmen Vocab, List 5
Root Word: tion
Definition: act or state
Word One:
Word Two:
transition
devastation
Definition:
Definition:
A state of great destruction or damage.
The process or act of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example:
Example:
The city was in a state of devastation after the tornado.
The student had a hard time transitioning from home school to public school.