1. Spelling, Roots, & Vocab
HONORS UNIT 2 REVIEW

2. CONCERT, CERTIFY, CERTIFICATE
Root Meaning
CERT
to sift, judge, decide
CONCERT, CERTIFY, CERTIFICATE

3. ANALYSIS, PARALYSIS, DIALYSIS
Root Meaning
LYS
to loosen
ANALYSIS, PARALYSIS, DIALYSIS

4. DISCERNING, CONCERNED, INDISCERNIBLE
Root Meaning
CERN
to sift, judge, decide
DISCERNING, CONCERNED, INDISCERNIBLE

5. INDISCRETION, DISCRETIONARY, SECRET
Root Meaning
CRET
to sift, judge, decide
INDISCRETION, DISCRETIONARY, SECRET

6. OCCASIONALLY, CASCADING, CASUALTY
Root Meaning
CAS
to fall or die
OCCASIONALLY, CASCADING, CASUALTY

7. PET to seek, to rush at, to go toward Root Meaning
IMPETUOUS, PETULANT, APPETITE

8. ACCIDENT, INCIDENTALLY, COINCIDENCE
Root Meaning
CID
to fall or die
ACCIDENT, INCIDENTALLY, COINCIDENCE

9. Root Meaning
SOLV
to loosen
RESOLVE, SOLVE, SOLVENT

10. CRITICAL, CRITICISM, CRITIC, DIACRITICAL
Root Meaning
CRIT
to sift, judge, decide
CRITICAL, CRITICISM, CRITIC, DIACRITICAL

11. CADAVER, CADENCE, CADENZA
Root Meaning
CAD
to fall or die
CADAVER, CADENCE, CADENZA

12. PARALYZE, ANALYZE, PSYCHOANALYZE
Root Meaning
LYZ
to loosen
PARALYZE, ANALYZE, PSYCHOANALYZE

13. SOLUTION, RESOLUTION, ABSOLUTELY
Root Meaning
SOLUT
to loosen
SOLUTION, RESOLUTION, ABSOLUTELY

14. Correct or Incorrect?
absolve C

15. Correct or Incorrect?
irresollute
irresolute

16. Correct or Incorrect?
impetuous C

17. Correct or Incorrect?
perpetuate C

18. Correct or Incorrect?
accidently
accidentally

19. Correct or Incorrect?
ocasionally
occasionally

20. Correct or Incorrect?
hypocrit
hypocrite

21. Correct or Incorrect?
disconcerting C

22. ABSOLVE Meaning: to hold clear of guilt or blame Synonyms:
pardon, acquit, forgive, vindicate
Antonyms:
accuse, blame, charge
Context:
Saying “I’m sorry” will not absolve you for stealing my sweater.

23. IRRESOLUTE Meaning: unsure of how to act or proceed Synonyms:
undecided, doubtful, hesitant, uncertain
Antonyms:
resolute, decisive, determined, obstinate
Context:
My decision is irresolute; do not bother me again.

24. IMPETUOUS Meaning: having sudden, forceful energy or emotion Synonyms:
impulsive, abrupt, eager, impassioned
Antonyms:
calm, cautious, reflective, circumspect
Context:
You may regret your impetuous decision.

25. PERPETUATE Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms: to continue indefinitely
maintain, keep going, sustain
Antonyms:
discontinue, give up, cease, halt
Context:
Why do you want to perpetuate this lie?

26. ACCIDENTALLY Meaning: happening by chance Synonyms:
unintentionally, unexpectedly
Antonyms:
purposely, intentionally
Example:
I stepped on your feet accidentally.

27. OCCASIONALLY Meaning: every now and then Synonyms:
infrequently, irregularly
Antonyms:
often, usually, repeatedly
Example:
Fred occasionally takes the train to work.

28. HYPOCRITE
Meaning:
a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs
Synonyms:
phony, deceiver, falsifier
Antonyms:
defender, upholder, man of his word
Example:
Kate’s a hypocrite for wearing fur when she is a member of PETA.

29. DISCONCERTING Meaning: disturbing the composure of Synonyms:
frustrating, unsettling, perturbing
Antonyms:
encouraging, comforting, calming
Example:
We heard disconcerting news that five homes were lost in the fire.

30. DISCREETLY vs. DISCRETELY

31. DISCREETLY vs. DISCRETELY

32. DISCREETLY vs. DISCRETELY

33. TOWARD vs. TOWARDS

34. AMOUNT or NUMBER?
KINDNESS
(amount)
BUILDINGS
(number)
PEOPLE
SAND

36. PAST vs. PASSED

40. WHO vs. WHOM Ellen lost her cat. Ellen is the subject, so ask
Who lost her cat?

41. WHO vs. WHOM I called Ellen. Ellen is the direct object, so ask
Whom did I call?
or, I called whom?

43. I shall say that him (whom) is calling. ?
I shall say that he (who) is calling. *correct
(The cartoon is wrong!!)

44. KIND OF or SORT OF are too informal:

47. BETWEEN YOU and ME BETWEEN is a PREPOSITION
“You and me” is the object of the preposition.
OBJECTS of a preposition are used in the OBJECTIVE case: me, you, her, him, it, them, us

48. BETWEEN YOU and ME
A pronoun that serves as the OBJECT of a PREPOSITION is used in the OBJECTIVE case:
me, you, her, him, it, them, us
Give the pen to me.
I told the shopper to go around us.
Ron will drive with Bob and me.

49. BETWEEN YOU and ME BETWEEN IS A PREPOSITION, so…
Keep it between you and me.
Between him or her, I choose him.
I cannot come between them.