HONORS UNIT 4 REVIEW (includes all of Unit 1-2-3)

HONORS UNIT 4 REVIEW (includes all of Unit 1-2-3)
Spelling, Roots, & Vocab HONORS UNIT 4 REVIEW (includes all of Unit 1-2-3)

PRIVATE, PRIVATION, DEPRIVATION
Root Meaning PRIV one’s own, particular PRIVATE, PRIVATION, DEPRIVATION

DEJECTED, TRAJECTORY, REJECT, INJECTION
Root Meaning JECT to throw, to lie DEJECTED, TRAJECTORY, REJECT, INJECTION

RETAIN, CONTAINER, MAINTAIN
Root Meaning TAIN to hold, keep RETAIN, CONTAINER, MAINTAIN

VIDEO, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDE
Root Meaning VID to see; to look at VIDEO, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDE

CONTEND, TENDON, TENDENCY, PRETEND
Root Meaning TEND to stretch; thin CONTEND, TENDON, TENDENCY, PRETEND

Root Meaning CAP to take, hold, seize CAPACITY, CAPACIOUS

GRATEFUL, GRATIOUS, INGRATITUDE
Root Meaning GRAT pleasing, thankful GRATEFUL, GRATIOUS, INGRATITUDE

MANUAL, MANICURE, MANUFACTURE
Root Meaning MAN hand MANUAL, MANICURE, MANUFACTURE

CIRCUMSTANCE, DISTANCE, STANDARD
Root Meaning STAN to stand, set up CIRCUMSTANCE, DISTANCE, STANDARD

PROPRIETY, IMPROPRIETY, PROPER
Root Meaning PROPR one’s own, particular PROPRIETY, IMPROPRIETY, PROPER

Root Meaning JAC to throw, to lie ADJACENT

CONTINENT, CONTINUOUS, RETINUE
Root Meaning TIN to hold, keep CONTINENT, CONTINUOUS, RETINUE

VISUAL, VISIONARY, REVISE
Root Meaning VIS to see; to look at VISUAL, VISIONARY, REVISE

Root Meaning TENS to stretch, thin TENSION, TENSILE, TENSE

ACCEPT, EXCEPTION, RECEPTIVE
Root Meaning CEPT to take, hold, seize ACCEPT, EXCEPTION, RECEPTIVE

GRACIOUS, GRACEFUL, GRACE
Root Meaning GRAC pleasing, thankful GRACIOUS, GRACEFUL, GRACE

MAINTENANCE, LEGERDEMAIN
Root Meaning MAIN hand MAINTENANCE, LEGERDEMAIN

CONSTITUTION, INSTITUTE, DESTITUTE
Root Meaning STIT to stand, set up CONSTITUTION, INSTITUTE, DESTITUTE

ASSISTANT, RESIST, INSISTENCE
Root Meaning SIST to stand, set up ASSISTANT, RESIST, INSISTENCE

RECEIVE, DECEIVER, CONCEIVE
Root Meaning CEIV to take, hold, seize RECEIVE, DECEIVER, CONCEIVE

CONTENTIOUS, PRETENTIOUS
Root Meaning TENT to stretch, thin CONTENTIOUS, PRETENTIOUS

REVIEW, PURVIEW, VIEWPOINT
Root Meaning VIEW to see; to look at REVIEW, PURVIEW, VIEWPOINT

ASCEND, DESCEND, CONDESCENDING
Root Meaning SCEND to climb ASCEND, DESCEND, CONDESCENDING

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

Root Meaning GNAT to be born COGNATE

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

OPPORTUNITY, PORTABLE, EXPORT
Root Meaning PORT to carry or bear OPPORTUNITY, PORTABLE, EXPORT

SYNONYM, EPONYM, ANONYMOUS
Root Meaning ONYM name SYNONYM, EPONYM, ANONYMOUS

PARAPHERNALIA, PERIPHERY, PHEROMONE
Root Meaning PHER to carry or bear PARAPHERNALIA, PERIPHERY, PHEROMONE

COMPOUND, EXPOUND, PROPOUND
Root Meaning POUND to put, place, or set COMPOUND, EXPOUND, PROPOUND

Root Meaning SOLV to loosen RESOLVE, SOLVE, SOLVENT

RECEDE, INTERCEDE, SECEDE, CONCEDE
Root Meaning CED to go RECEDE, INTERCEDE, SECEDE, CONCEDE

SPECTACLES, INSPECTOR, SUSPECT
Root Meaning SPEC to look at; sight SPECTACLES, INSPECTOR, SUSPECT

GEOLOGY, APOLOGIZE, LOGORRHEA
Root Meaning LOG speech, reason, word GEOLOGY, APOLOGIZE, LOGORRHEA

DEPOSIT, POSITION, PROPOSITION
Root Meaning POSIT to put, place, set DEPOSIT, POSITION, PROPOSITION

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

ALLUSION, ELUSIVE, COLLUSION
Root Meaning LUS to play or jest; game ALLUSION, ELUSIVE, COLLUSION

QUESTION, CONQUEST, REQUEST
Root Meaning QUEST to seek, ask, gain QUESTION, CONQUEST, REQUEST

EXCEED, SUCCEED, PROCEED
Root Meaning CEED to go EXCEED, SUCCEED, PROCEED

ARTIFACT, FACTORY, BENEFACTOR
Root Meaning FACT to do, make, perform ARTIFACT, FACTORY, BENEFACTOR

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

COMPLICATED, ACCOMPLICE, APPLICATION
Root Meaning PLIC to fold or weave COMPLICATED, ACCOMPLICE, APPLICATION

DUCHESS, EDUCATION, PRODUCE
Root Meaning DUC to lead DUCHESS, EDUCATION, PRODUCE

ADMONISH, MONUMENT, SUMMON
Root Meaning MON to warn, show, advise ADMONISH, MONUMENT, SUMMON

SUSPENDERS, PERPENDICULAR, APPENDIX
Root Meaning PEND to hang, weigh, consider SUSPENDERS, PERPENDICULAR, APPENDIX

DENOMINATION, NOMINATE, IGNOMINIOUS
Root Meaning NOMIN name DENOMINATION, NOMINATE, IGNOMINIOUS

LEGEND, LEGION, ILLEGIBLE
Root Meaning LEG to gather, choose, read LEGEND, LEGION, ILLEGIBLE

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

Root Meaning SIL to jump, leap RESILIENT, RESILIENCY

INTERROGATE, DEROGATORY, SURROGATE
Root Meaning ROG to ask INTERROGATE, DEROGATORY, SURROGATE

SUMPTUOUS, PRESUMPTUOUS
Root Meaning SUMPT to take, buy, obtain SUMPTUOUS, PRESUMPTUOUS

RESULT, EXULT, DESULTORY, INSULT
Root Meaning SULT to jump, leap RESULT, EXULT, DESULTORY, INSULT

VOCAL, INVOCATION, VOCABULARY
Root Meaning VOC to call; voice VOCAL, INVOCATION, VOCABULARY

AFFECT, DISINFECT, EFFECTIVE, PERFECT
Root Meaning FECT to do, make, perform AFFECT, DISINFECT, EFFECTIVE, PERFECT

Root Meaning CEAS to go DECEASED, CEASE

MIN to project, jut, threaten Root Meaning
EMINENT, PROMINENT, PREEMINENT

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

EXEMPT, PEREMPTORILY, REDEMPTION
Root Meaning EMPT to take, buy, obtain EXEMPT, PEREMPTORILY, REDEMPTION

Root Meaning NAIV to be born NAÏVÉ, NAÏVETÉ

COMPLEX, DUPLEX, PERPLEXING, COMPLEXION
Root Meaning PLEX to fold or weave COMPLEX, DUPLEX, PERPLEXING, COMPLEXION

PONDEROUS, PONDER, PREPONDERANCE
Root Meaning POND to hang, weigh, consider PONDEROUS, PONDER, PREPONDERANCE

RESIDE, INSIDIOUS, SUBSIDIARY, RESIDUE
Root Meaning SID to sit or settle RESIDE, INSIDIOUS, SUBSIDIARY, RESIDUE

Root Meaning SAL to jump, leap SALIENT

DOMIN house; master of the house Root Meaning
DOMINATE, DOMINION, DOMINEERING

PROGRESS, RETROGRESSION, AGGRESSIVE
Root Meaning GRESS to walk, go, step PROGRESS, RETROGRESSION, AGGRESSIVE

COMPASSION, PASSIONATE, PASSIVE
Root Meaning PASS to suffer; feelings COMPASSION, PASSIONATE, PASSIVE

Root Meaning MPT to take, buy, obtain IMPROMPTU, PROMPT

CONSPICUOUS, DESPICABLE
Root Meaning SPIC to look at; sight CONSPICUOUS, DESPICABLE

ARTIFICIAL, DIFFICULT, OFFICE, CERTIFICATE
Root Meaning FIC to do, make, perform ARTIFICIAL, DIFFICULT, OFFICE, CERTIFICATE

Root Meaning VOK to call; voice INVOKE, PROVOKE, REVOKE

DEMONSTRATION, MONSTROUS
Root Meaning MONSTR to warn, show, advise DEMONSTRATION, MONSTROUS

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

SCIENCE, CONSCIOUS, CONSCIENTIOUS
Root Meaning SCI to know SCIENCE, CONSCIOUS, CONSCIENTIOUS

METAPHOR, ANAPHORA, EUPHORIA
Root Meaning PHOR to carry or bear METAPHOR, ANAPHORA, EUPHORIA

INQUIRE, REQUIREMENT, ACQUIRE
Root Meaning QUIR to seek, ask, gain INQUIRE, REQUIREMENT, ACQUIRE

Root Meaning PLOY to fold or weave EMPLOY, DEPLOYMENT

SUSPENSE, COMPENSATE, PENSIVE
Root Meaning PENS to hang, weigh, consider SUSPENSE, COMPENSATE, PENSIVE

PROCESS, ABSCESS, NECESSARY, SUCCESS
Root Meaning CESS to go PROCESS, ABSCESS, NECESSARY, SUCCESS

OBSESSION, ASSESS, SESSION, POSSESS
Root Meaning SESS to sit or settle OBSESSION, ASSESS, SESSION, POSSESS

DILIGENT, ELIGIBLE, NEGLIGENCE, INTELLIGENT
Root Meaning LIG to gather, choose, read DILIGENT, ELIGIBLE, NEGLIGENCE, INTELLIGENT

Root Meaning MEN to project, jut, threaten MENACING, MENACE, AMENABLE

Root Meaning NAIS to be born RENAISSANCE

CONDUCTOR, ABDUCT, INTRODUCTION
Root Meaning DUCT to lead CONDUCTOR, ABDUCT, INTRODUCTION

SEDENTARY, SEDIMENT, SEDATIVE
Root Meaning SED to sit or settle SEDENTARY, SEDIMENT, SEDATIVE

EMPATHY, SYMPATHY, PATHOS, PATHETIC
Root Meaning PATH to suffer; feelings EMPATHY, SYMPATHY, PATHOS, PATHETIC

COMPONENT, EXPONENT, POSTPONE
Root Meaning PON to put, place, set COMPONENT, EXPONENT, POSTPONE

Root Meaning QUER to seek, ask, gain QUERY, CONQUER

NATURE, INNATE, NATIVE, INTERNATIONAL
Root Meaning NAT to be born NATURE, INNATE, NATIVE, INTERNATIONAL

INQUISITIVE, EXQUISITE, PREREQUISITE
Root Meaning QUIS to seek, ask, gain INQUISITIVE, EXQUISITE, PREREQUISITE

MEAN to project, jut, threaten Root Meaning
MISDEMEANOR, DEMEANOR, DEMEANING

ASCENT, DESCENT, NASCENT
Root Meaning SCENT to climb ASCENT, DESCENT, NASCENT

house; master of the house
Root Meaning DOM house; master of the house DOME, DOMAIN, DOMESTIC

LUDICROUS, ALLUDE, ELUDE
Root Meaning LUD to play or jest; game LUDICROUS, ALLUDE, ELUDE

COMPOSE, REPOSE, APROPOS
Root Meaning POS to put, place, set COMPOSE, REPOSE, APROPOS

COLLECTION, ELECTION, NEGLECT
Root Meaning LECT to gather, choose, read COLLECTION, ELECTION, NEGLECT

GRADUATE, GRADUAL, DEGRADE
Root Meaning GRAD to walk, go, step GRADUATE, GRADUAL, DEGRADE

Correct or Incorrect? derogutory derogatory

Correct or Incorrect? priviledge privilege

Correct or Incorrect? destitute C

Correct or Incorrect? manifestation C

Correct or Incorrect? ingratatude ingratitude

Correct or Incorrect? precept C

Correct or Incorrect? pretentious C

Correct or Incorrect? provadence providence

Correct or Incorrect? impertinant impertinent

Correct or Incorrect? conjecture C

Correct or Incorrect? impropriaty impropriety

Correct or Incorrect? constituent C

Correct or Incorrect? unmanagable unmanageable

Correct or Incorrect? exempli gracia exempli gratia

Correct or Incorrect? preconcieved preconceived

Correct or Incorrect? contentious C

Correct or Incorrect? improvize improvise

Correct or Incorrect? pertinacious C

Correct or Incorrect? abject C

Correct or Incorrect? derogutory derogatory

Correct or Incorrect? provacation provocation

Correct or Incorrect? descendent descendant

Correct or Incorrect? desultory C

Correct or Incorrect? ineffectually C

Correct or Incorrect? obcession obsession

Correct or Incorrect? analyticle analytical

Correct or Incorrect? indispensible indispensable

Correct or Incorrect? admonish C

Correct or Incorrect? elusive C

Correct or Incorrect? equivocal C

Correct or Incorrect? perrogative prerogative

Correct or Incorrect? naïveté C

Correct or Incorrect? remonsterance remonstrance

Correct or Incorrect? saliant salient

Correct or Incorrect? insideous insidious

Correct or Incorrect? oppurtunistic opportunistic

Correct or Incorrect? apathetic C

Correct or Incorrect? retrogresion retrogression

Correct or Incorrect? purpetuate perpetuate

Correct or Incorrect? tautology C

Correct or Incorrect? agressive aggressive

Correct or Incorrect? euphorea euphoria

Correct or Incorrect? innate C

Correct or Incorrect? despicable C

Correct or Incorrect? purported C

Correct or Incorrect? apologise apologize

Correct or Incorrect? anonymous C

Correct or Incorrect? empathy C

Correct or Incorrect? oficious officious

Correct or Incorrect? perspicasity perspicacity

Correct or Incorrect? imposition C

Correct or Incorrect? predalection predilection

Correct or Incorrect? recquisite requisite

Correct or Incorrect? preemanent preeminent

Correct or Incorrect? consciencious conscientious

Correct or Incorrect? amenable C

Correct or Incorrect? domesticated C

Correct or Incorrect? inducement C

Correct or Incorrect? occassionally occasionally

Correct or Incorrect? juxtapose C

Correct or Incorrect? domeneering domineering

Correct or Incorrect? accidentaly accidentally

Correct or Incorrect? negligable negligible

Correct or Incorrect? ignominious C

Correct or Incorrect? condusive conducive

Correct or Incorrect? unprecedented C

Correct or Incorrect? exquisite C

Correct or Incorrect? unnecessary C

Correct or Incorrect? ludacrous ludicrous

Correct or Incorrect? paraphornalia paraphernalia

Correct or Incorrect? unconscionable C

Correct or Incorrect? iresollute irresolute

Correct or Incorrect? impetuous C

A PREFIX… acts like a ___ in a sentence. preposition
is attached to the ___ of a word. front

A PREFIX… that changes its last letter to match the first letter of the root to which it is attached is called an ___ prefix. assimilated

A PREFIX… that has the meaning of “very” or “thoroughly” is called an ___ prefix. intensive

A ROOT… carries the main ___ of a word. meaning

A SUFFIX… determines a word’s ___. part of speech
is attached to the ___ of a word. end

A WORD… must have at least one prefix, root, or suffix root

INNATE Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms: Context: having at birth
inborn, inbred, inherited Antonyms: acquired, learned, gained Context: She has an innate sense of rhythm.

NAÏVETÉ Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms: Context:
quality of lacking worldly experience Synonyms: innocence, gullibility Antonyms: worldly, experienced, artful Context: Ron’s naïveté resulted in a $2,500 loss from the conman.

REQUISITE Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms: needed; imposed by authority
necessary, indispensable, essential Antonyms: needless, superfluous, nonessential Context: Do you have the requisite supplies?

EXQUISITE Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms:
of such beauty to arouse intense delight Synonyms: striking, elegant, graceful, impeccable Antonyms: ordinary, inferior, flawed, repulsive Context: I just received this exquisite diamond!

DESCENDANT Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms:
one who is descended from an ancestor Synonyms: heir, offspring, progeny, child Antonyms: progenitor, ancestor, forefather Context: I am a descendant of Abe Lincoln.

CONDESCENDING Meaning: having a patronizingly superior attitude
Synonyms: arrogant, haughty, supercilious, snobby Antonyms: humble, respectful, considerate Context: Alice was condescending when she told me that I shouldn’t win the award over her.

APOLOGIZE Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms:
to regretfully acknowledge an offense Synonyms: ask pardon, atone, make amends, regret Antonyms: insult, offend, hurt, neglect, disappoint Context: My mom said that I need to apologize.

TAUTOLOGY Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms:
saying the same thing twice over in different words Synonyms: redundancy, reiteration, repetition Antonyms: brevity, conciseness, succinctness Examples: The students will take turns, one after the other. She was a dark-haired brunette.

IGNOMINIOUS Meaning: marked by shame or disgrace Synonyms:
despicable, embarrassing, disgraceful Antonyms: respectable, commendable, deserving Context: Jim’s ignominious action caused Sarah to break up with him.

ANONYMOUS Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms: without a name
unsigned, undisclosed, unidentified Antonyms: known, identified, named Context: The survey will be anonymous.

LUDICROUS Meaning: laughable because of obvious absurdity Synonyms:
ridiculous, farcical, outlandish, foolish Antonyms: reasonable, sensible, sound, sad Context: I made a ludicrous offer on the house--$2,300!

ELUSIVE Meaning: capable of escaping capture or comprehension
Synonyms: evasive, ambiguous, incomprehensible Antonyms: intelligible, definite, stable, understandable Context: That math theorem is simply elusive!

EUPHORIA Meaning: a feeling of great happiness Synonyms:
elation, high spirits, glee, jubilation, bliss Antonyms: depression, discouragement, misery Context: The euphoria in the room was palpable.

PARAPHERNALIA Meaning: personal belongings carried about Synonyms:
gear, regalia, “stuff,” accoutrements Antonyms: community property, family heirlooms Context: My paraphernalia includes my wallet, keys, and Ipod.

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.

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?

ANALYTICAL Meaning: able to reason validly Synonyms:
rational, scientific, logical, investigative Antonyms: disorganized, illogical, unsystematic Context: Lana solved the problem with her analytical mind.

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.

JUXTAPOSE Meaning: Synonyms: Antonyms:
to place side by side to compare Synonyms: place next to, bring together Antonyms: separate, divide, isolate, draw apart Context: When you juxtapose the images, you can see how one has finer quality.

IMPOSITION Meaning: a burdensome or unfair demand Synonyms:
intrusion, demand, command, encumbrance Antonyms: benefit, blessing, help, aid Example: Yes, it is an imposition to borrow my car for three months!

PREDILECTION Meaning: a natural liking or preference Synonyms:
partiality, affinity, penchant, leaning Antonyms: disinclination, dislike, impartiality Example: I have a predilection for telling lies.

NEGLIGIBLE Meaning: not significant or important Synonyms:
imperceptible, slight, trifling Antonyms: significant, major, large Example: We have had a negligible amount of rainfall this year.

DESPICABLE Meaning: so objectionable as to deserve contempt Synonyms:
disgraceful, loathsome, shameful Antonyms: commendable, honorable, good Example: The man’s despicable actions landed him in jail.

PERSPICACITY Meaning:
acute skill in perceiving, judging, or discerning Synonyms: acumen, discernment, understanding Antonyms: obtuse, dense, imperceptive Example: Your perspicacity enabled us to win the academic decathlon.

OPPORTUNISTIC Meaning:
taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of a situation Synonyms: strategic, shrewd, astute, conniving Antonyms: aboveboard, unimaginative, obtuse Example: The opportunistic politician pushed the legislation through by feeding on the fears of the electorate.

PURPORTED Meaning: assumed or claimed to be such Synonyms:
supposed, professed, alleged, proclaimed Antonyms: concealed, denied, disclaimed Example: The purported benefits of the new medicine have not been seen yet.

CONSCIENTIOUS Meaning: done with careful attention Synonyms:
diligent, fastidious, exacting, reliable Antonyms: careless, indifferent, irresponsible Example: The conscientious student prepared well for her science test.

UNCONSCIONABLE Meaning: not restrained by conscience Synonyms:
unscrupulous, amoral, unprincipled Antonyms: decent, civilized, just, kind Example: The treatment of the Jews during the Holocaust was unconscionable.

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

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

INDUCEMENT Meaning: something that helps bring about a desired result
Synonyms: incentive, stimulus, encouragement Antonyms: discouragement, hindrance Example: The company’s inducement to work on Saturdays is to give a $1,000 bonus.

CONDUCIVE Meaning: helping to bring about Synonyms:
useful, contributive Antonyms: worthless, adverse Example: Having clowns in the office is not conducive to an efficient workplace!

APATHETIC Meaning: without emotion or interest Synonyms:
indifferent, passive, uninterested Antonyms: interested, concerned, responsive Example: Margie became apathetic after she lost her job.

EMPATHY Meaning: the ability to experience the thoughts and feelings of others Synonyms: compassion, insight, concord Antonyms: indifference, disdain, apathy Example: I showed empathy for Henry because the same thing happened to me last year.

OFFICIOUS Meaning: objectionably aggressive in giving unwanted advice
Synonyms: meddling, intrusive, pushy, nosy Antonyms: uninvolved, hands-off, reserved Example: Brad gives officious attention to my dating life.

INEFFECTUALLY Meaning: done without accomplishing anything Synonyms:
incompetently, badly, ineptly Antonyms: completely, efficiently, effectively Example: Sarah ineffectually tried to help Simon with his algebra.

RETROGRESSION Meaning:
a return to an earlier or less complex condition or stage Synonyms: retroaction, throwback, reversal Antonyms: modernity, advancement, evolution Example: Buck’s retrogression was rapid.

AGGRESSIVE Meaning: inclined to act in a hostile way; fast growing
Synonyms: hostile, combative; bold, assertive Antonyms: passive, peaceful; meek, mild Example: Spitz acts in an aggressive manner.

DOMESTICATED Meaning: fit for home life Synonyms:
tamed, trained, housebroken Antonyms: untamed, wild, feral Example: Buck needed to suppress his domesticated side.

DOMINEERING Meaning: tending to rule over or control Synonyms:
dictatorial, bossy, imperious Antonyms: democratic, humble, servile Example: Stacy had to live with a domineering roommate.

UNPRECEDENTED Meaning: having no previous example Synonyms:
unparalleled, extraordinary, uncommon Antonyms: mundane, ordinary, customary Example: Buck was able to do unprecedented things when it came to discipline.

UNNECESSARY Meaning: not needed to achieve a certain result Synonyms:
superfluous, nonessential, dispensable Antonyms: indispensable, essential, needed Example: Mercedes was forced to throw out unnecessary clothing.

PREEMINENT Meaning: superior to or notable above all others Synonyms:
remarkable, distinguished, exemplary Antonyms: inferior, secondary, ordinary Example: Buck possessed preeminent cunning.

AMENABLE Meaning: superior to or notable above all others Synonyms:
willing, cooperative, agreeable Antonyms: uncooperative, unwilling Example: Buck was amenable to have Skeet lick his wounds.

INSIDIOUS Meaning: working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner Synonyms: sneaky, subtle, dangerous, crafty Antonyms: fair, honest, open, sincere Example: Buck led an insidious revolt against Spitz.

OBSESSION Meaning: a persistent idea that irrationally dominates a person’s thoughts Synonyms: mania, compulsion, delusion Antonyms: indifference, dislike, hatred Example: Buck’s obsession to capture the rabbit first only added to his anger at Spitz.

SALIENT Meaning: strikingly conspicuous Synonyms:
prominent, protruding, obvious Antonyms: hidden, covert, unnoticeable Example: Hal’s belt was the most salient thing about him.

DESULTORY Meaning: jumping from one thing to the next Synonyms:
unplanned, haphazard, aimless Antonyms: planned, methodical, orderly Example: Spitz had a desultory approach to taking down Buck.

PREROGATIVE Meaning: exclusive right or privilege Synonyms:
privilege, right, entitlement Antonyms: duty, obligation Example: Mercedes thought that it was her prerogative to ride on the sled.

DEROGATORY Meaning: showing a lack of respect for Synonyms:
belittling, degrading, demeaning Antonyms: respectful, complimentary Example: Hal and Charles exchanged derogatory words over who would chop the wood.

EXPLOIT Meaning: an act or deed, especially heroic Synonyms:
accomplishment, triumph, adventure Antonyms: disaster, loss, gaff Example: Buck’s exploit with pulling the sled of flour made him more famous.

INEXPLICABLE Meaning: incapable of being interpreted or understood
Synonyms: unaccountable, unexplainable, enigmatic Antonyms: validated, rational, understandable Example: For some inexplicable reason, the dogs went out at night and howled.

PEREMPTORY Meaning: putting an end to all debate Synonyms:
dictatorial, authoritarian, tyrannical Antonyms: submissive, yielding, amenable Example: Buck’s was peremptory in his decision to become the lead sled dog.

PRESUMPTUOUS Meaning: going beyond what is right or proper Synonyms:
cheeky, assuming, bold, immodest Antonyms: demure, humble, unassuming Example: Spitz was presumptuous in thinking that Buck did not want his snow nest.

PROVOCATION Meaning: an action or occurrence that incites to anger or stirs up purposely Synonyms: incitement, instigation, goading Antonyms: repression, discouragement, praise Example: Buck had provocation to take out Black Burton’s throat.

EQUIVOCAL Meaning: open to more than one interpretation Synonyms:
misleading, ambiguous, ambivalent Antonyms: certain, clear-cut, definite Example: Thornton’s equivocal reaction to Buck’s beating by Hal delayed his response.

REMONSTRANCE Meaning: the act of expressing opposition or protest
Synonyms: objection, complaint, rebuke Antonyms: approval, praise, acceptance Example: Mercedes continued an unbroken remonstrance over leaving her things behind.

ADMONISH Meaning: to advise or urge seriously; to warn against
Synonyms: reprimand, scold, warn, counsel Antonyms: compliment, allow, permit, applaud Example: Thornton tried to admonish Hal about the ice.

INDISPENSABLE Meaning: not able to be given out; essential Synonyms:
important, crucial, fundamental, needed Antonyms: unnecessary, extra, nonesssential Example: Mercedes thought her tent to be indispensable.

PREPONDERANCE Meaning:
superiority in weight, power, importance, strength, or influence Synonyms: prevalence, bulk, extensiveness Antonyms: minority, obscurity, handful Example: Buck was freed at Circle City based on the preponderance of the evidence.

PRIVILEGE Meaning: a special advantage, immunity, or right granted to one person or group Synonyms: right, advantage, exemption Antonyms: handicap, hindrance, loss Example: Some slaves were given the privilege of running special errands.

IMPROPRIETY Meaning: rude or improper behavior or speech Synonyms:
indecency, indecorum, unseemliness Antonyms: suitability, correctness, propriety Example: White carpenters thought it an impropriety to work alongside black men.

DESTITUTE Meaning: utterly lacking resources or means of subsistence
Synonyms: impoverished, poor, needy, penniless Antonyms: wealthy, prosperous, affluent Example: Most slaves on plantations were destitute.

CONSTITUENT Meaning: a member of a group represented by an elected official Synonyms: voter, elector Antonyms: serf, slave, peasant Example: Most Northern constituents supported the Republican Party and Lincoln.

MANIFESTATION Meaning:
an indication of the existence, reality, or presence of something Synonyms: expression, demonstration, indication Antonyms: concealment, secret, vagueness Example: One manifestation of Mr. Auld’s prejudice was not allowing Frederick to read.

UNMANAGEABLE Meaning:
difficult to keep under control; not submitting to discipline Synonyms: unruly, disobedient, chaotic Antonyms: controlled, calm, obedient Example: Thomas Auld sent Douglass to Mr. Covey because he deemed Douglass unmanageable.

INGRATITUDE Meaning: the state of being unappreciative of benefits received Synonyms: ungratefulness, thanklessness Antonyms: appreciation, consideration, thankfulness Example: Douglass cannot forgive Lloyd’s ingratitude toward his grandmother.

EXEMPLI GRATIA Meaning: for example, for the sake of example Synonyms:
e.g., for instance Antonyms: -- Example: Slaves received several items in their yearly allowance (e.g. cornmeal, shirts, shoes).

PRECEPT Meaning: a rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct Synonyms: principle, axiom, doctrine Antonyms: ambiguity, unbelief, lawlessness Example: Sophia practiced her husband’s precepts.

PRECONCEIVED Meaning:
formed before possessing full or adequate knowledge or experience Synonyms: biased, partial, prejudiced, incomplete Antonyms: unbiased, clear, complete Example: Douglass’s preconceived notion of New Bedford was that it was run-down and primitive.

PRETENTIOUS Meaning: creating a deceptive outward appearance of great worth or importance Synonyms: false, pompous, puffed-up, showy Antonyms: genuine, modest, simple Example: Thomas Auld was pretentious when flaunting his religious precepts.

CONTENTIOUS Meaning: given to causing controversy or debate Synonyms:
quarrelsome, argumentative, combative Antonyms: agreeable, pleasant, concordant Example: Mr. Auld became contentious when Sophia told him that she was teaching Douglass to read.

PROVIDENCE Meaning: preparation in advance; divine direction by God
Synonyms: luck, kismet, destiny Antonyms: happenstance, fluke, randomness Example: Douglass thought that Providence allowed him to go to Baltimore and leave the plantation.

IMPROVISE Meaning: to invent, compose, or perform without preparation
Synonyms: ad-lib, wing it, concoct Antonyms: devise, premeditate, plan Example: Douglass had to improvise when the constables came, so he burned his protection pass.

IMPERTINENT Meaning: exceeding the limits of good manners Synonyms:
impolite, nosy, presumptuous Antonyms: mannered, polite, respectful Example: Slaves were impertinent to ask about their birth parents.

PERTINACIOUS Meaning: holding firmly to a belief or course of action
Synonyms: dogged, persistent, determined Antonyms: inattentive, irresolute, tentative Example: Douglass was pertinacious in his quest for freedom.

CONJECTURE Meaning: a judgment, estimate, or opinion arrived at by guessing Synonyms: speculation, guesswork, hunch Antonyms: calculation, proof, certainty Example: It was pure conjecture for Douglass to imagine the horrors of being captured and returned.

ABJECT Meaning: sunk to a low state; being of the most miserable kind
Synonyms: wretched, abhorrent, deplorable Antonyms: excellent, worthy, exalted Example: Slaves lived in abject conditions.

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