Spring Semester Week Three

1. Spring Semester Week Three Standard ELA9RL5 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. The student uses knowledge of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, and roots to understand the meanings of words.

2. ROG comes from rogare, the Latin verb meaning “to ask.” The ancient Romans also used this word to mean “to propose.” abrogate – • to abolish or annul • to ignore or treat as nonexistent

3. arrogate – to claim or seize without justification

4. derogatory – expressing a low or poor opinion of someone or something

5. prerogative – a special or exclusive right, power, or privilege that sets one apart from others

6. QUIS is derived from the Latin verb quaerere, meaning “to seek or obtain.” inquisition – a questioning or examining that is often harsh or severe

7. prerequisite – • a privilege or profit that is provided in addition to one’s base salary • something that is necessary to an end or to the carrying out of a function

8. acquisitive – eager to acquire; greedy

9. requisition – a demand or request (such as for supplies) made with proper authority