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Vocabulary/Latin Roots

Vocabulary/Latin Roots. Week II Week of 8/26/13. DAUNTING. Verb To make fearful, to discourage, to undermine one’s self confidence Having four hours of homework is DAUNTING. Latin Roots: Domare – to tame. ABNEGATE. Verb To renounce, to reject, to deny

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Vocabulary/Latin Roots

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  1. Vocabulary/Latin Roots Week II Week of 8/26/13

  2. DAUNTING • Verb • To make fearful, to discourage, to undermine one’s self confidence • Having four hours of homework is DAUNTING. • Latin Roots: • Domare – to tame

  3. ABNEGATE • Verb • To renounce, to reject, to deny • I told Mr. Daniels that if he does not abnegate his hold on the TV remote, I would be very angry. • Roots: • Ab – away • Negare – to deny

  4. PARADOX • Noun • A seemingly contradictory statement that is true • When you say, “I’m not going to stand in line and lie down for this!” it is a paradox. • Latin Roots: • Para – beyond • Doxa – opinion/belief

  5. CANDID • Adjective • Open, frank and honest; not in the least sugar coated • Mrs. Daniels will always give her candid opinion on our writing. • Latin: • Candidus – white, pure, guileless

  6. BONUS QUESTION If you get this correct, you will receive extra credit on your vocabulary quiz. Is a candidate for President a paradox? Why?

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