1. Verd- Cand- Pall- Livid-/Nigr-
Unit THREE
Verd-
Cand-
Pall-
Livid-/Nigr-

2. VERD-/VIRID-
green

3. VERDANT: adjective Definition: green, lush with vegetation Examples:
Synonyms:
Fertile
Lush
Leafy
grassy
Examples:
Amazon rain forests
Jungle
Thick forests
Large, healthy gardens
Antonyms:
Withering
Barren
Infertile
Brown and dry

4. VERDANT sentences
The inside of the greenhouse was verdant with shrubs and flowers.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
One place that is verdant is…

5. VERDure: noun Definition: greenery, fresh and ripe vegetation
Synonyms:
Foliage
Greenery
Vegetation
Examples:
Christmas wreaths
A lush orchard
Delicious Apples
The produce section in the grocery store
Antonyms:
Weeds
Rotten fruits and vegetables

6. VERDure sentences
For decades, tourists have visited the botanical garden to marvel at its astonishing verdure.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
Another example of verdure would be…

7. Viridity: noun Definition: lack of experience; innocence Examples:
Synonyms:
Sheltered
Inexperienced
Examples:
A GREENhorn on The Deadliest Catch
A first-year teacher
Small children
Antonyms:
Older and wiser
Experienced
Worldly

8. ViridiTy sentences
Nyna’s viridity was a sure sign that she had led a very sheltered life.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
The boy’s viridity was clear because he…

9. CAND-
White, pure

10. Candid: adjective Definition: Open and sincere Synonyms: Frank Honest
Truthful
blunt
Examples:
With family and close friends, you’re more candid
Some people on reality TV
People who tell you how it is
Antonyms:
Guarded
Disloyal
Dishonest
Two-faced

11. Candid Sentences
I had to give my best friend my candid opinion that she tanned too much.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
It’s important to be candid when…

12. Candor: noun Definition: frankness; openness (noun of candid)
Synonyms:
Honesty
Truthfulness
Sincerity
truth
Examples:
Leaders need advisors to have candor
When confronting a friend, you need to use candor
Politicians should have it (but often don’t)
Antonyms:
Falseness
Deceit
dishonesty

13. Candor sentences
The presidential candidate won the election because of the candor and honesty she gave to the people.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
I always/don’t always use candor because…

14. Incandescent: adjective
Definition: shining brilliantly
Synonyms:
Glowing
Radiant
Bright
shining
Examples:
Types of light bulbs
Christmas lights
Angels
Antonyms:
Dull
Dim
Muted
murky

15. Incandescent sentences
Incandescent light bulbs are slowly being replaced by more energy- efficient bulbs.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
Something that is incandescent is…

16. pall-
To be pale

17. Pallor: noun Definition: extreme or unnatural paleness Synonyms:
Whiteness
pastiness
Examples:
Anemic
Inside all the time
Vampires
ghosts
Antonyms:
Rosiness
Blush
Pinkness
color

18. pallor sentences
The thick white makeup of the 1500s made the women take on a pallor in their faces.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
You may want pallor in your face if you dress up as…

19. Pallid: adjective Definition:
Lacking color, dull (adjective of pallor)
Synonyms:
pale
White
Ashen
pasty
Examples:
Seeing a ghost could make you go pallid
Witnessing an accident
Learning someone died
Antonyms:
Rosy
Blushing
Pinkish
flushed

20. Pallid Sentences
I knew that my friend was about to be sick when I saw her pallid face.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
My mother’s face turned pallid when…

21. Appall: verb Definition: to fill with horror or disapproval Synonyms:
Shock
Sicken
Horrify
revolt
Examples:
Seeing extreme animal abuse
Receiving a bill that’s way higher than expected
Witnessing violence
Antonyms:
Delight
Please
Thrill

22. Appall Sentences
Hoarding TV shows usually appall me because of how dirty and unsanitary some houses are.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
I am appalled by…

23. Livid-, Nigr-
Black

24. Livid: adjective Definition: Enraged, furious Synonyms: Fuming
Up in arms
Outraged
irate
Examples:
Someone keying your car
Someone calling you a liar
Someone cheating on you
Antonyms:
Forgiving
Calm
Understanding
patient

25. Livid Sentences
When I found out that my sister wrecked my car, I was livid.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
I would be livid if my brother or sister…

26. Denigrate: verb Definition: To attack someone’s character; to mock
Synonyms:
Put down
Belittle
Scorn
defame
Examples:
Put down someone evil who died, such as Hitler
Criticize a horrible actor
Ruin someone’s reputation
Antonyms:
Praise
Admire
Compliment
honor

27. Denigrate Sentences
Instead of denigrating the people around you, you might find that they will be nicer to you if you are kind to them.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE:
A famous person whose life is often denigrated is…