1. Vocabulary List #4 speech & writing

2. 61. contradict (v) – The new research contradicted the previous theories. to express the opposite of ___ Now use contradict or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – root – RELATED WORDS (prefix + root) contrary, contraband, contrast dictionary, dictate, predict OTHER FORMS noun – adjective – contra- = against dict = say or speak contradiction contradictory

3. 62. transcribe (v) – The 911 call was transcribed and released to the press. to make a written copy Now use transcribe or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS root – RELATED WORDS (root) scribble, prescribe, subscription OTHER FORMS noun – adjective – scrib/script = write transcriber, transcription (notice change in spelling) transcribable

4. 63. embellish (v) – The soldier embellished the story of his escape in order to gain more sympathy. to enhance or decorate Now use embellish or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – RELATED WORDS (prefixes) embalm, embed, embrace enclose, enchant OTHER FORMS noun – em- = in, into or within also en- embellishment, embellisher

5. 64. prologue (n) – Sky ripped the prologue out of his book when he received a bad review claiming the introduction was choppy. an introductory part Now use prologue in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – root – RELATED WORDS (prefixes + root) before – prognosis, program forward – proceed, progress apology, dialogue, eulogy pro- = before or forward also pre- (e.g. precedent) log = word

6. 65. query (v or n) – The father queried his son when he claimed not to be responsible for the broken lamp. to question or a question Now use query or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS root – RELATED WORDS (roots) conquer question, request, quest require, inquire requisition, inquisitive quer/ques/quir/quis = to ask or seek

7. 66. plagiarism (n) – Nancy was accused of plagiarism when the work she turned in sounded vaguely familiar to her teacher. the use of someone else’s work as your own Now use plagiarism or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS suffix – RELATED WORDS (suffix) capitalism, patriotism, feminism OTHER FORMS noun – verb – -ism = doctrine or belief; indicates noun plagiarist plagiarize

8. 67. benediction (n) – The priest offered a benediction to the newly married couple after they said their “I do’s”. an expression of good wishes Now use benediction or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – root – RELATED WORDS (root) dictate, predict, contradict, verdict OTHER FORMS adjective – bene- = good or well (i.e. benevolent) dict = speak benedictive, benedictory

9. 68. eulogy (n) – Barbara was too upset to read the eulogy at her father’s funeral. praise for someone who has died Now use eulogy or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – root – RELATED WORDS (prefix + root) euphoria, euphemism, euthanasia dialogue, prologue, apology, monologue OTHER FORMS noun– adjective– verb- eu- = good (i.e. euphemism) log = word eulogist, eulogizer eulogistic eulogize

10. 69. polygraph (n) – The criminal was asked to take a polygraph test to determine his innocence. instrument for recording several pulsations of the body at the same time Now use polygraph or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – root – RELATED WORDS (prefix + root) polynomial, polyester, polygamy photograph, autograph, biography, graphite poly- = many graph = write

11. 70. bibliophile (n) – My sister is such a bibliophile; she has a library containing at least 1000 books! a lover of books Now use bibliophile or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS root – suffix – RELATED WORDS (root + suffix) bibliography, bible, biblioteca videophile, audiophile OTHER FORMS adjective – biblio- = book -phile = lover of bibliophilic

12. 71. ambidextrous (adj) – The ambidextrous surgeon was able to operate with skill from whatever side of the table he was on. able to use both hands equally well Now use ambidextrous or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – RELATED WORDS (prefixes) ambiguous, ambivalent, ambition amphibian, amphitheater OTHER FORMS noun – adverb – ambi = both or around also amphi- ambidextrousness, ambidexterity ambidextrously

13. 72. enamor (v) – The gentleman was enamored by the lady at the ball. to charm Now use enamor or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – RELATED WORDS (prefix) enchant, enclose, encourage OTHER FORMS Make a new word by subtracting the prefix and adding a suffix. en- = in also em- (i.e. embellish) amor is not a root, but Latin for “love” amor + ous = amorous

14. 73. vociferous (adj) – The principal received many vociferous complaints when he cut the band program. crying out noisily Now use vociferous or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS root – RELATED WORDS (roots) vocabulary, vocalize evoke, provoke OTHER FORMS noun – adverb – voc = voice or calling also vok vociferousness vociferously

15. 74. monochromatic (adj) – Rather than paint the house a rainbow of colors, Jane decided to use the monochromatic tones featured in the magazine. all the tints and shades of any given color Now use monochromatic or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – root – suffix – RELATED WORDS (prefix) monocle, monotonous, monopoly, monorail, monogram OTHER FORMS adverb – mono- = one chrom = color the camera company Kodak sold a color film called Kodachrome -ic indicates adjective monochromatically

16. 75. misnomer (n) – Morning sickness is a misnomer -- it can strike any time. an incorrect or unsuitable name Now use misnomer or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – root – RELATED WORDS (root) nominate, nominal, pseudonym, synonym mis- = not nom/nym = name

17. 76. polytheistic (adj) – The ancient Greeks were polytheistic, worshipping many gods and goddesses. having the belief in many gods Now use polytheistic or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – root – suffix – RELATED WORDS (prefixes + suffix) polygon, polyester multimedia, multipurpose angelic, electronic, acidic, rustic OTHER FORMS noun – poly- = many also multi- theos = god -ic indicates adjective polytheist, polytheism

18. 77. sonogram (n) – In order to determine the gender of the fetus, the doctor ordered a sonogram. a visual image produced by reflective sound waves Now use sonogram or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS root/suffix – RELATED WORDS (root) grammar, electrocardiogram, telegram, diagram -gram = written or drawn

19. 78. panacea (n) – Simply electing a new president is not the panacea for all that ails this country. a cure-all Now use panacea or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS prefix – RELATED WORDS (prefix) panoramic, pandemic, pandemonium OTHER FORMS adjective – pan- = all in Greek mythology, Panacea was the goddess of healing also omni- (e.g. omniscient) panacean

20. 79. etymology (n) – Of course Ms. Freeman is interested in etymology; she’s an English teacher! the study of word origins Now use etymology or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. WORD PARTS suffix – RELATED WORDS (suffix) archaeology, biology, mythology, psychology, astrology See if you can guess what the following are the study of: cryptology = seismology = toxicology = pharmacology = entomology = pathology = OTHER FORMS noun – -ology = the study of study of codes study of earthquakes study of poisons study of drugs study of insects study of diseases etymologist

21. 80. indignant (adj) – The elderly passenger was indignant when the security officer examined her luggage. angry; offended Now use indignant or one of its forms in a sentence of your own. SYNONYMS Unscramble two synonyms for indignant. R F I D N A T U I E __________ D M A __________ ANTONYMS Unscramble two antonyms for indignant. M C L A __________ P A Y H P __________ ANALOGY Complete the following analogy. indignant : composed :: incensed : __________ infuriated mad calm happy amused

22. root review: speech and writing 1. graph 2. gram 3. scrib/script 4. log 5. biblio 6. dict 7. ques/quer/quis/quir 8. voc/vok  write  letter or written  write  word  book  speak  ask  voice

23. root review: misc. roots 9. chrom 10. nom 11. theos  color  name  god

24. prefix review: amounts 12. mono- 13. ambi-/amphi- 14. poly- 15. multi- 16. omni- 17. pan-  one  both  many  all

25. prefix review: misc. 18. eu- 19. bene- 20. em-/en- 21. pro- 22. pre- 23. contra-  good  in, into, within  before or forward  before  against

26. suffix review 24. -ism 25. -ist 26. -phile 27. -ic 28. -ology  a doctrine or belief  one who  lover of  indicates adjective  study of