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This lesson delves into vocabulary formation by exploring various stems and their associated words. Learn key terms including "segregate," "retribution," "indignation," "lucid," "abrupt," "ingratiate," "mediocre," "sophisticated," "recurrent," "temporal," "migrate," "translate," and "bigamy." Each term is defined and illustrated with examples, emphasizing their relevance in everyday language and comprehension. Expand your vocabulary and enhance your understanding of these concepts, which will be invaluable for both academic and professional success.
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Vocabulary Unit 6B Stems, Definitions, and Association Words
se (apart) • segregate (v.): to separate a group from the whole based on race, religion, ethnicity, etc.
trib (pay) • retribution (n.): punishment; repayment for wrong doing
dign (worthy) • indignation (n.): anger at unfairness
luc (light) • lucid (adj.): rational; mentally clear
rupt (break) • abrupt (adj.): sudden
grat (pleasing) • ingratiate (v.): to establish oneself in the good graces of another
medi (middle) • mediocre (adj.): average
soph (wisdom) • sophisticated (adj.): advanced; knowledgeable and cultured
curr (run) • recurrent (adj.): happening repeatedly
tempor (time) • temporal (adj.): brief
migr (wander) • migrate (v.): move from place to place
trans (across) • translate (v.): turn words into different language; interpret
gamy (marriage) • bigamy (n.): crime of being simultaneously married to multiple people