1. Greek and Latin Roots California Content Standard: Word Analysis, Fluency and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.2

2. Inter <L. “between” Interloper- (n.) one who intrudes by meddling or trespassing on the rights of others. Internecine- (adj.) very destructive to both sides in a conflict; involving slaughter and carnage. Interpolate-(v.) to insert or add something between other parts, especially in a text or written work.

3. Familiar words with Latin root “inter” Intercept Interest Interfere Interject Interlude Intermission International Intervene

4. Pono, Ponere, Posui, Positum <L. “to put,” “to place” Interpose- (v.) 1. to insert between parts of something. 2. to apply pressure or influence; to interfere. Juxtapose- (v.) to place side by side.

5. Familiar words Component Composer Expose Expound Postpone Opponent Purpose Transpose

6. Quies, Quietis <L. “quiet,” “rest” Quiesco, Quiescere, Quievi, Quietum <L. “to rest,” “to remain quiet” Acquiesce- (v.) to agree or consent without any objection. Requiem- (n.) a mass or service, music or poetry for the dead. Unrequited- (adj.) not reciprocal; not given in payment.

7. Familiar words Acquit Coy Quiet Quit Tranquil

8. Trudo, Trudere, Trusi, Trusum <L. “to push” abstruse- (adj.) Difficult to understand; complex. extrude- (v.) To push or thrust out a liquid or malleable substance that retains or solidifies into a predetermined shape. obtrude- (v.) To force one’s ideas or oneself insistently upon others.

9. Familiar words Intrude protrude

10. Alter <L. “other” Altercation- (n.) a noisy quarrel. Altruism- (n.) concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness.

11. Familiar words Alter Alteration Alternative Alter ego

12. Epi <G. “on,” “toward” Ephemeral- (adj.) Lasting for a very short time; not everlasting. Epitaph- (n.) An inscription on a tombstone in memory of a person; a brief summary of a dead person’s life. Epitome- (n.) An ideal representation of something; a person who embodies a quality.

13. Familiar Words Epicenter Epigram Epilogue Episode Epidemic

14. Para <G. “beside” Paradigm- (n.) An example serving to illustrate a process, pattern, or concept. Paradox- (n.) A statement that seems contradictory but contains a truth or valid deduction. Paragon- (n.) A model of excellence or perfection.

15. Familiar Words Parallel Paralysis Paranoid Parasite Paraphrase Paragraph

16. Peri <G. “around” Peripatetic- (adj.) walking or traveling about. Peripheral- (adj.) Pertaining to the boundary of an area.

17. Familiar Words Paradise Perimeter Period Periscope Periodical

18. Tithenai < G. “to put” Anathema- (n.) a person or thing detested or shunned; a curse or formal church ban. Antithesis- (n.) an exact opposite; a complete contrast. Epithet- (n.) a word or phrase used positively or negatively that characterizes or describes a person or thing, added to or replacing a name.

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