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Vocabulary Unit #7
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Root Word Example Fort- happening by chance The root “fort” is in the word fortune, a word that describes something that happens by “chance.”
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It was fortuitous for the ant lion that a couple of ants fell into his trap.
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By what fortuity did you come across the long- lost treasure map?
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Root Word Example Ausp – Fortune teller
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His black ops group operated under the auspices, or support, of the US government.
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With the company boasting third quarter gains of 15%, they thought now was surely an auspicious time to ask for a raise.
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Root Word Example Dest- to determine The root word “dest” is in the word destiny. A word used to describe “predetermined” course of events.
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In the Crucible, the Puritans believed in predestination. - The belief that one’s fate has been determined in advance by a higher power.
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Peyton Manning is destined to be a hall of famer.
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Root Word Example Sort- chance, lot, fate
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Becoming a member of the consortium, allowed them access to other companies resources as well.
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Sources report that the mayor consorts with the local crime boss as well as other crooked politicians.
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Root Word Example Propit- favorable
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The wrestler waited for a propitious moment to attack his opponent.
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The dog tried to propitiate it’s neighbors by writing a very sincere apology letter.
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