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Latin and Greek Roots

Latin and Greek Roots. UNIT ONE. DAY ONE. Write the root and the definition Write each word and its definition. FAC. From the Latin ‘ facere ’ or ‘factum’ (also derived from the French ‘ faisant ’) To make or to do. Words from ‘FAC’. Discomfit Verb ; to embarrass and confuse

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Latin and Greek Roots

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  1. Latin and Greek Roots UNIT ONE

  2. DAY ONE Write the root and the definition Write each word and its definition

  3. FAC From the Latin ‘facere’ or ‘factum’ (also derived from the French ‘faisant’) To make or to do

  4. Words from ‘FAC’ • Discomfit • Verb; to embarrass and confuse The teacher’s difficult question discomfited Randy so much that he was unable to speak Synonym: perturb

  5. Words from ‘FAC’ • edification • noun; improvement or enlightenment Mrs. Marple, an etiquette expert, often gives hints for the edification of her audience. Synonym: betterment

  6. Words from ‘FAC’ • malfeasance • noun; misconduct or wrongdoing The reporter uncovered a complex conspiracy intended to hide the mayor’s malfeasance. Synonym: wrongdoing

  7. Words from ‘FAC’ • feasible • adjective; capable of being accomplished The Board of Education could not find a feasible solution to the overcrowding of city schools. Synonym: possible

  8. Words from ‘FAC’ • surfeit • noun; condition of being too full; overabundance A surfeit of army boots led to lack of space in the warehouse. Synonym: abundance

  9. OPUS From the Latin ‘opus’, ‘operis’, ‘ops’, or ‘opis’ Work, wealth, power, resource

  10. Words from ‘OPUS’ • Magnum opus • noun; the greatest single work of an artist, writer, or composer Wagner’s “Ring Trilogy” is considered by many to be the composer’s magnum opus. Synonym: pinnacle

  11. Words from ‘OPUS’ • Modus operandi • noun; manner of working The criminal’s modus operandi was one that the police had seen only rarely in the past.

  12. Words from ‘OPUS’ • opulent • adjective; possessing or exhibiting great wealth Having made his fortune in computer sales, Kit retired to an opulent estate on a private island.

  13. ERG From the Greek ‘ergon’ To work

  14. Words from ‘ERG’ • synergy • noun; the power that results from the combination of two or more forces The synergy of the networks allowed for faster and more powerful transmission of information. Synonym: confluence

  15. Words from ‘ERG’ • liturgy • noun; a pattern of prayer or worship The traditional Roman Catholic mass consists of the priest leading the congregation in the liturgy.

  16. Words from ‘ERG’ • lethargy • noun; a state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy As Jack’s lethargy increased, he found himself unable to concentrate on his work. Synonym: laziness

  17. LABOR From the Latin ‘labor’ To work

  18. Words from ‘LABOR’ • laborious • adjective; requiring long, hard work Jean-Pierre took a week off from work to undertake the laborious task of bathroom renovation in his new home. Synonym: industrious

  19. Words from ‘LABOR’ • belabor • verb; to attack; to discuss repeatedly or at length Carrie belabored her point about mowing the lawn until Charlie stomped out of the room.

  20. Words from ‘LABOR’ • elaborate • verb; to explain in greater detail When asked to elaborate on his proposal for the new park, the mayor said only that it was in the planning stages.

  21. DAY TWO Finish each sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the word

  22. When they reached the opulent port city, the sailors saw……… Because their work could only be accomplished through a laborious series of maneuvers, the farmhands……….. For the edification of her students, the sculpting teacher explained that……. George was discomfited by his parents’ shouting match because…….. The amazing synergy of the two companies became evident when……… Gerald would not elaborate on his plan to leave town because………… When the architect finished her magnum opus, she felt………..

  23. Executives may be involved in corporate malfeasance when they………. Donna felt that William was belaboring the point when he…………. The farmer’s plan to irrigate his crops twice a week was feasible because…………… Parents can eliminate lethargy in younger children by……………. The train robbers’ modus operandi usually involved……………….. The liturgy at the Cathedral usually started with……….. Because they have a surfeit of qualified applicants for the position, company managers………..

  24. Modus operandi laborious feasible edification discomfit 1. Liz found organizing her closet such a(n)_______ task that she decided she would never do it again.

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