Tough ones!!
Monday, December 4, 2006
Hey guys! Get ready for a really long session this time. I have just installed this wonderful software, called Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Now, you going to have a lot more words coming up much faster, because I don't need to type at all. All I need to do is dictate, and the software does the typing for me.
So let's get started off.
BIO - the Greek root bio- means "life".
Biochemistry:
This comes from bio-meaning "life" and the word chemistry.
So, biochemistry means " the branch of chemistry, relating to the processes and physical properties of living organisms".
Sentence: We planned to study biochemistry at college.
Biography:
The Greek suffix -graphy means "a writing". Bass, biography means "a writing about life; a written account of a person's life."
Sentence: The biography of President Kennedy is a bestseller.
Biology:
You already know both the roots that form this word!
Sentence: I had biology in school.
CAD-, CID-, CAS- These Latin roots mean "to fall; befall; and happen by chance."
Accident:
It comes from the Latin prefix ad- or ac- meaning "two; upon". Das, accident means "something that happens to someone by chance; an unexpected happening without a cause or plan;"
Sentence: He was hurt in the automobile accident.
Casual:
casual means "like that which happens by chance; offhand; informal; not planned or serious"
Sentence: He had a relaxed, casual manner.
Decadent:
Decadent means "falling into ruin; fall-ing morally."
Sentence: The Roman society became decadent, before the fall of the Empire.
Incidence:
The Latin prefix in- means "on, upon ". An incident means "something that happened".
Sentence: The old man told about an interesting incident, in his past.
occident:
This comes from the Latin prefix oc- meaning "to fall". Thus, occident means " that which is towards the falling sun; the West; the western hemisphere".
Sentence: Europe and America are occidental continents.
Occasion:
The Latin prefix oc- means "toward" and cas- means "to fall". Occasion originally meant "of falling toward, as an opportunity"
Sentence:
1. This seems like a good occasion for a get-together.
2. She was happy on the occasion of her marriage.
CAP-/ CAPT-/ CIP-/ CEPT-/ CEIV-
The above Latin roots mean "to take; seize ".
Capable:
The Latin suffix -able {remembered this from somewhere?}. Capable literally means "able to take".
Sentence: Are you capable of solving this problem?
Capture:
The Latin suffix -ure means "the act of result of". Thus capture means "the act of result of seizing; a seizure "
Sentence: The capture of the enemy town was a great victory.
Decieve:
The Latin prefix de- meaning "away; down" and ciev- meaning "to take". Thus decieve means "to take away from the truth"
Sentence: He was deceived by the friendliness of the thief.
Except:
The Latin prefix ex- means "out" and cept- means "to take". Thus, except means "taking out"; or "leaving out; omitting"
Sentence: Everyone is going except me.
Incipient:
The Latin prefix in- means "in" and cip- means "to take". So, incipient means " coming into existence or just beginning to appear "
Sentence: He has incipient influenza
Receive:
received means "to take part toward oneself, get"
Sentence: I received a letter from Wayne.
Phew! That was a long session! I want you guys to pay special attention to these words, because as you can see the roots involved are not as simple as earlier. So make sure that you spend enough time on each set and get all of them properly. I won't be posting anything for the next couple of days because these should keep you busy. Have fun! Cheerio!
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Then, some more
Sunday, December 3, 2006
Hello! Welcome back! Today we're going to go mainstream. So get ready for a really long session.
To begin with, let’s try and find out the different ways in which the letters of arch can be used...
Archeo – Ancient
1. Archaeology ( Archeo + ology)
The root archeo- means ancient.
Archaeology is the study of history from the remains of ancient human cultures.
Sentence: the discovery of the lost city of Troy was a great event in archaeology.
Arch- /Archi- - Chief or principal
1. Archangel (Arch + angel)[ pronounced as arkangel]
In archangel is achieved a chief or principle angel .
Sentence: Gabriel is an archangel.
2. Archbishop (Arch + bishop) [ pronounced as archbishop]
An Archbishop is the chief Bishop of a province
3. Archenemy(Arch + Eney) [ pronounced as arch-enemy]
Satan is often called the archenemy of mankind.
4. Architect(Arch + tekt)
The word –tekt has been derived from Greek and means worker.
So an architect is literally chief worker.
Sentence: we will require the services of financed architect.
-Arch / -Archy [ These two roots refer to a ruler or a person who rules. ]
1. Monarch(Mon + arch)
Mon in Greek means one or single. Thus, a monarch is a person who rules alone or is a king.
Sentence: Kings and Queens are called monarchs.
2. Monarchy(Mon + Archy)
Achy- means the rule or government.
Sentence: France was once a monarchy.
3. Matriarch(Matri + arch)
The matriarch is a woman who rules the leads a large family of tribe by hereditary right.
Sentence: Matriarchs ruled in some ancient societies.
Set 2
AUD- / AUDIT- {to hear}
1. Audible (Aud + ible)
The suffix –ible means able, capable of. Thus audible means capable of being heard, loud enough to be heard.
Sentence: The teacher’s voice was barely audible.
2. Audience (Aud + ience)
The suffix –ience means “the state or condition of”. Audience originally meant a hearing with someone else but now it has taken on the meaning of people assembled to hear something.
Sentence: The ambassador had an audience with the Pope
3. Audio(DD)
This has been directly derived and it means pertaining to hearing or to sound waves.
Sentence: I bought my record player in the audio department of the store.
4. Audition (Audit + ion)
The suffix –ion means “the act of, the state of, the result of”. Audition means the act of hearing something or someone.
Sentence: the actress was late for her audition.
5. Auditor(Audit + or)
Remember -or from actor? an auditor is one who examines accounts, revised balance sheets, and the like.
Sentence: Mr. James is an auditor for an accounting firm.
6. Auditorium(Audit + -orium)
The suffix –orium means - a place for. Thus an auditorium is a place for hearing.
Sentence: The play was presented in the high school auditorium.
And now we start with set 2.
AUT-/ AUTO- [ self]
1. Autocrat(Auto + crat)
The root –crat means rule, power. An autocrat is a ruler with an restricted power. Hence we could also use the word for any arrogant dictatorial person.
Sentence: Grandfather was quite an autocrat the dinner table.
2. Autograph(Auto + graph)
Graf means writing.
An autograph is a signature of handwriting of a particular person.
Sentence: she stood in line to get the actor’s autograph.
3. Automatic (Auto + matic)
The Greek root –matic means acting, moving. Thus automatic means acting by itself, self moving.
Sentence: The clothes dryer is automatic.
4. Automobile(Auto + mobile )
The word mobile means moving. Thus automobile literally is "a self- propelled for self moving Vehicle.
Hey! In case you’re tired already, hold on – we are just getting started. Here’s your final set for today.
BENE-/BENIGN- [Good]
1. Benefactor(Bene + factor)
This is formed from, Bene- meaning good factor or factor meaning "a person who does". A benefactor is one who does good; a patron; a backer.
Sentence: Mr. Smith, the banker, is a benefactor of the museum.
2. Benefit (Bene + fac)
The Latin root fac- means “to do”. A benefit is " a good deed; an act of kindness” or it may be "that which does someone good; an advantage.
Sentence:
a. The club gave the dance as a benefit to raise money for charity.
b. What are the benefits of learning new words?
3. Benevolent (Bene + volent)
Volent- meaning " wishing; willing”. Thus, benevolent means “ well wishing; disposed to do good; kindly”
Sentence: The teacher has a benevolent attitude toward his students.
4. Benediction (Bene + dic + ion)
The Latin root –dic means “ to say”. The suffix –ion means “ that act of”. So, benediction means "the act of blessing, as at the close of a religious worship; the calling down of divine favor on a person”
Sentence: the priest gave the people his benediction.
5. Beneficial (bene + fic + al)
The root fic is the same as fac. thus, beneficial means “ pertaining to that which does good; helpful; advantageous”
Sentence: Sleep and proper food are beneficial to help.
6. Beneficiary (Bene + fic + ary)
The Latin suffix –ary means “a person connected with” . Thus beneficiary means “a person connected with benefits”; that is, “the person who receives benefits or advantages from something”.
Sentence: he was the beneficiary of his father’s life insurance policy.
OK then Guys. That’s it for today. Drink at all up! And don't forget to realize what you already done! We'll discuss all the words that you have done so far sometime later.
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More!!!!
Hey! Welcome back! Having fun? We’re just getting started...
Set 1.
AM – to love
1. Amateur (Am + ateur)
Amateur comes from am(to love) and –ateur (a person who). Thus an amateur is a person who does something for the love of it rather than for money; a person who practices an art, sport, or science for his own pleasure, rather than as a profession.
Sentence: the painter was a gifted amateur.
2. Amatory(Am + ory)
The Latin suffix –ory meaning related to; like; resembling is added after am- giving us amatory which means relating to love or expressing love.
Sentence: The girl gave him an amatory glance.
3. Amiable(Am + able)
The Latin suffix able meaning "able to; capable of; worthy of”. Amiable means able to love, it means kindly or friendly.
Sentence: the true friends had an amiable disagreement
4. Amicable(Am + able)
This comes from the same root and suffix as amiable but the spelling is different. Here it means peaceable.
Sentence: The lawyer arranged an amicable settlement of the lawsuit.
5. Amorous(Am + -ous)
It is a combination of –am and –ous (full of, having, or like). Amorous thus means tending to fall in love; showing love.
Sentence: he has a very amorous nature.
6. Enamored(En + amour)
Both of these roots are familiar to you. Look back to figure out what it means.
Sentence: the boy is enamored of the girl next door.
Here’s some more...
Set2
ANIM - Life, Mind, sold, spirit.
1. Animal – (Anim + al)
As we go on, a stop repeating the roots we’ve already done.
Remember –al? An animal is something that is characterized by life.
Sentence: How many animals are in the zoo?
2. Animate(Anim + ate)
The Latin suffix –ate means “having, being”
Now, pay attention to the next line.
Animate means two different things when pronounced differently.
• To give life to, to make alive.[An – uh – mayt]
He tried to animate the conversation by telling jokes.
• Having life, living, full of life. [An – uh – mit]
Man is an animate being
3. Animosity (Anim + ity)
Repeated roots again. Animosity originally meant the condition of having a high spirit. Now, it is restricted to one specific meaning, hatred.
Sentence: there was a great deal of animosity between us
4. Equanimity(Equ + anim + ity)
The prefix EQU means equal or even. Thus equanimity means, evenness of mind.
Sentence: The Mayor listened to their insults with equanimity.
5. Magnanimity (Magn + Anim + ity)
The Latin and root magn- means great. Thus magnanimity means greatness of mind of spirit.
Sentence: he sure was magnanimously in forgiving his enemies
6. Unanimous (Uni + anim + ous)
Un- means one. Thus unanimous means being of one mind or sharing the same views.
Sentence: there was a unanimous vote in favor of closing the meeting.
Set 3
ANNU - / ENNI- [Year]
1. Annal (Annu + al)
Annal means yearly records. But now its usage has been expanded to mean records in general, especially historical records.
Sentence: The professor has read all the annals of early American history.
2. Annual (same as above)
Annual means of one year; yearly; offering every year.
Sentence: we have annual vacation of two weeks.
3. Perennial(Per + Enni)
Per means Through, while enni means year.
Perennial means lasting through the years or everlasting.
Sentence: These flowers are perennial.
4. Centennial(Cent + Enni)
The word Cent means 100.
The centennial means:
a. Lasting for 100 years
b. Marking a period of hundred years
c. Happening once every hundred years.
Sentence: this is the centennial anniversary of our school.
5. Annuity(Annu + ity)
Annuity means yearly earnings.
Sentence: how much is the annuity from this life insurance?
Adieu Amigos!!!
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First post!
Viv- (To live: verb) / Vit- (Life: noun)
1. Revive(Re+viv)
This is made up of the prefix re- meaning again and the Latin root viv- thus this literally means “To live again or make again”
Sentence:
After a long days work, a cup of coffee revived him.
2. Vital (Vit + al)
This uses the Latin root viv- with the suffix –al which means ”pertaining to” or full of.
So vital means:
a) Pertaining to (or necessary for) life.
Sentence: Oxygen is vital for all animals.
b) Full of life
Sentence: She is a happy, vital person.
3. Vitamin(Vit + amin)
This is derived from the Latin root vit- with amine which is an organic chemical compound. Thus vitamin is an organic substance necessary for normal life functions in man and animals.
4. Vivacious(Viv + acious)
The suffix –acious meaning “abounding in, given to”; Thus vivacious means “full of life”
Sentence: The young actress was charming and vivacious.
5. Vivid(Viv + id)
The suffix –id means “Having a certain quality”. Thus vivid means “having the quality of life; Lifelike”
Sentence: The boy had a vivid imagination.
6. Viviparous(Viv + par + ous)
Par means “to bring forth” and the suffix –ous means “given to; characterized by”. Thus viviparous means “Characterized by giving birth to live offspring”
Sentence: Chickens are not viviparous.
Warmed up? Here’s the next set....
Acu – Acr – (Sharp)
1. Acrid(Acr + id)
This is obtained by joining Acr- with –id(pertaining to ;-) Remember this root?) This means “Having a sharp quality in taste or smell”.
Sentence: The acrid smoke hurt our eyes.
2. Acrimony(Acr + mony)
The suffix –mony meaning “quality of being”; Thus acrimony means sharpness of speech or temper.”
Sentence: Our quarrel was full of acrimony.
3. Acuity(Acu + ity)
The root Acu is taken with the suffix –ity (state, condition or quality of being). So this means acuteness of the mind or senses.
Sentence: The professor has great mental acuity.
4. Acumen(DD)
Directly derived from Latin; It means “sharpness of mind”
Sentence: John has shown great acumen in his schoolwork.
5. Acute(DD)
This stems a root meaning “to sharpen” thus acute is something that ends in a point, it has also come to mean “reaching a crisis, critical, keen”
Sentence:
a) An acute angle is less than 90 degrees.
b) He is suffering from acute appendicitis.
Having fun?? Hee hee here’s more...
Ag- / Act- (To do, Drive)
1. Agenda(DD)
Agenda refers to a list of things to do.
Sentence: There were three items on the agenda for the business meeting.
2. Agent(Ag + ent)
The suffix –ent means “a person who does something”. So an agent is a person who does a specific action or job.
Sentence: The actor was accompanied by his press agent.
3. Agile(Ag + ile)
The suffix –ile (‘pertaining to, like, having the quality of – Remember an earlier root which means the same? )
4. Active(Act + ive)
The suffix –ive means “inclined to; tending to”; Thus, active means “inclined to action”
Sentence: She leads an active social life.
5. Actor(Act + or)
The Latin suffix –or meaning “A person who performs an action”
Thus “a person who does something”
Sentence: He was an actor in the play.
6. Actual(Act + al)
Hey! You know both of these roots don’t you?! Actual means, ‘existing, real’
Sentence: What were his actual words?
7. Enact (En + act)
The prefix en- stands for “to make, cause to be”. Thus, enact means “to cause to be done” or “Make into law “
Sentence: The senate enacted the bill against air pollution.
Hey guys! How’s it going? Having fun? Ok here’s an exercise for you...look up these in the dictionary after you guess their meanings...how many did you get right?
Inactive, transact, interact, react.
Hey that’s it for today...log on tomorrow for another fresh set of words....;) Ciao
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