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12 th Grade Greek and Latin Roots

12 th Grade Greek and Latin Roots. Unit Three. VEH. Latin To drag, to carry. VEHEMENT. Strongly emotional; fierce and passionate Harry Potter was vehement in his belief that Voldemort was in fact back in the game. INVEIGH. To attack strongly in words; to talk or write bitterly against

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12 th Grade Greek and Latin Roots

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  1. 12th Grade Greek and Latin Roots Unit Three

  2. VEH Latin To drag, to carry

  3. VEHEMENT • Strongly emotional; fierce and passionate • Harry Potter was vehement in his belief that Voldemort was in fact back in the game.

  4. INVEIGH • To attack strongly in words; to talk or write bitterly against • Pam used her position as editor of the paper to inveigh against all people who drank milk with their dinner. = GROSS

  5. MIS To send, to put Latin

  6. SURMISE • To draw a conclusion based on little or no information; to guess • Mrs. Welch surmised that the student was not being totally truthful when she said a frog had eaten her research paper, but she requested the frog be brought in for questioning.

  7. DEMISE • The end of existence; death • George plotted the demise of his arch-nemesis: the annoying drink machine that took your money but gave you no delicious beverage.

  8. REMIT • To make less or weaker; to forgive or pardon • After a closer inspection of Hal’s taxes, the IRS decided to remit the amount due.

  9. BOL, BLEM Latin To throw, to cast

  10. EMBLEMATIC • Standing for another thing • For many people, the flag is emblematic of the freedom America bestows on its citizens.

  11. DIABOLICAL • Of or like a devil; very wicked or cruel • Hailey’s diabolical plan to destroy Joey’s notebook was at phase one: locate its placement. It was only a matter of time. (*insert diabolical laughter here*)

  12. HYPERBOLE • An exaggeration for effect • A common hyperbole in the fourth grade classroom is: “I will never speak to you as long as I live!”

  13. OD Latin Road, way, coming

  14. EPISODIC • Happening in parts or segments • Millions of viewers across the country tuned into the episodic reality TV hit series during its first season on the air.

  15. METHODICAL • Orderly and regular • The doctor’s methodical approach to surgery was appropriate. You generally want someone cutting you open to have a certain respect for detail and order.

  16. SYNOD • A council, especially of churches or church officials • Following the death of a Pope, the synod of bishops meets at St. Peter’s Basilica to elect a new one.

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