Vocabulary

Unit #1

Root Word ExampleFac -

The root “Fac” is in the word Factory. A building dedicated “to making” things.

Although the large crowd discomfited the new band, they went on to give a spectacular performance.

Mrs. Marple, an etiquette expert, often gives hints for the edification of her audience.

The reporter uncovered a complex conspiracy intended to hide the mayor’s latest malfeasance.

For roughly twenty years it has not seemed feasible for the Pirates to make the playoffs.

The surfeit of bananas in the monkey’s cage lead to his obesity.

Root Word ExampleOpus -

The root “Opus” is in the word Opulent. A word used to describe extreme “wealth.”

Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is considered to be the writer’s magnum opus.

The criminal ‘s modus operandi was one that the police had seen only rarely in the past.

MTV’s show Cribs, features the opulent houses lived in by celebrities.

Root Word ExampleErg -

The root “Erg” is in the word Energy. A word used to describe the capacity for “work” or vigorous activity.

The synergy of the two networks allowed for faster and more powerful transmission of information.

In a traditional Roman Catholic mass, the priest leads the congregation in the liturgy.

After consuming three Whoppers for lunch, Mark was left with an extreme case of lethargy.

Root Word ExampleLabor -

The root “Labor” is in the word Collaborate. A word used to describe the process “working” together.

Carrying the heavy stack of bricks proved to be a laborious task.

The golf coach really belabored the importance of taking good care of our golf clubs; he even drew a diagram.

The teacher said there would be extra credit opportunities, but did not elaborate on when those assignments would be due.