Vocabulary Builder: Ninth Grade Latin and Greek Roots
Enhance your vocabulary with Latin and Greek roots related to swearing, ruling, and laws. Learn definitions through sentences and antonyms, expanding your knowledge with each word.
Vocabulary Builder: Ninth Grade Latin and Greek Roots
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Ninth Grade Vocabulary Unit 11
Latin: JurareJUR Meaning “to swear, to vow”
Perjury Noun—breaking of a legal oath Sentence: The store manager swore that he had no information about the robbery; police knew he lied, and he was charged with perjury. Syn. Dishonesty Ant. Fidelity
Abjure Verb—to swear off; renounce Sentence: After his fellow club members turned against him, Peter abjured all contact with them. Syn. Renounce Ant. endorse
Conjure Verb—to bring forth, especially through words Sentence: In The Crucible, the girls are accused of conjuring spirits in the forest. Syn. Evoke
Latin: Dominare Meaning “To Rule, to dominate”
Predominant Adjective—being most evident or apparent Sentence: Although there are flashes of color here and there in the painting, black is the predominantshade Syn. Leading Ant. Unimportant
Domineering Adjective—forcing others to obey Sentence: Lucy’s little sister is so domineering that she often orders the whole family around, including her parents. Syn. bossy Ant. Submissive
Indomitable Adjective—unbeatable; resilient Sentence: Rebecca’s indomitable courage helped her survive her illness. Syn. invincible Ant. Weak
Greek: Kratein (crat) Meaning “to rule”
Aristocracy Noun—group of the most wealthy and privileged Sentence: Members of the country’s aristocracy had private beaches for sunbathing.
Theocracy Noun—government by a religious leader or figure Sentence: The theocracy in the country ended when the high priests representing the gods were caught stealing from the people.
Bureaucrat Noun—a minor official Sentence: Councilwoman Jillian Sampson increased the bureaucrats in city government by nominating many unqualified candidates for positions.
Latin: Lex, Legis Meaning “Law”
Legitimize Verb—to give credit or recognition to Sentence: Giving criminals media attention legitimizes their group’s existence. Syn. Validate Ant. Undermine
Privileged Adjective—available to a special few Sentence: As a member of the intelligence operations, Vergil was entitled to privileged information. Syn. Confidential Ant. Common
Legislative Adjective—having to do with the law Sentence: In one particularly chaotic legislative session, a law was passed, repealed, and passed again.