Greek and Latin Affixes
Jocus is a Latin affix meaning this.
What is "joke"?
We are doing this when we put things off until tomorrow - like our vocabulary test...
What is procrastinating?
Mozart, Einstein, Mr. Ellestad, and Beethoven can all be considered these. They all possess exceptional talent or powers.
What are prodigies?
This describes someone who is usually avoiding seriousness.
What is jocular?
This is Mr. Ellestad's middle name
What is Anders
This Latin affix means "delightful"
What is Suavis?
Spelled almost that same as its homonym meaning a rise in the landscape, this verb means to concur.
What is assent?
This person is usually way over the top in their support for something.
What is a zealot?
Mr. Ellestad becomes this when students refuse to shutty and get to work.
What is irate?
Mr. Ellestad drives this make and model of car.
What is an Audi A3?
What is "anger"?
This is an intransitive verb meaning to express a different opinion.
What is dissent?
If one drives too fast, they are putting their passengers in this.
What is Jeopardy?
One who shows disrespect to God or sacred things can be considered this.
What is profane?
This is the name of Mr. Ellestad's dog.
What is Esther?
This latin affix means both "before" and "for"
What is Pro?
Mothers often do this to their crying infants.
What is assuage?
One might hang these in a room when preparing for a fete.
What are festoons?
Most funerals can be considered sad, mournful, or this?
What is doleful?
This is Mrs. Ellestad's first name.
What is Sharon?
Doleo, Dolere, Dolui, and Dolitum are all Latin affixes meaning this.
What is "to grieve"?
This verb means: to give a party in one's honor.
What is fete?
This person can also be called a spendthrift.
What is a prodigal?
Villians in movies and novels who wish harm to others, or are just plain mean, can be considered this.
What is malevolent?
Gerardo, an Ecuadorian rapper who is now a pastor, released this song in 1990 - less than a year before Mr. Ellestad graduated from high school.
What is Rico Swuave?