Unit 1
This root is Latin for "to swear, to vow."
What is Jur?
Latin for "to fall"?
What is Cad/Cas?
This word means "to make less heavy or serious."
What is leaven?
This word is Latin for "to run."
What is cur/cour?
This word means "extreme hatred or ill will"
What is rancor?
This means to swear off or renounce?
What is abjure
This word means "an idea important to a system of beliefs."
What is precept?
This word means "to surrender."
What is cede?
This word means "having no effect or importance."
What is inconsequential?
This word means "to make less painful or or dangerous."
What is alleviate?
This word means "fond of company; sociable."
What is gregarious?
This word means "a rhythmic rise and fall."
What is cadence?
This word means "to slip away, go by."
What is elapse?
This word means "happening repeatedly."
What is recurrent?
This word means "having a bad odor."
What is fetid?
This word means "affected by bitterness, envy, or resentment."
What is jaundiced?
This word means "made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors."
What is motely?
This word means "easily angered."
What is irascible?
This word means "special words or phrases used by a specific group of people"
What is argot?
This word means "capable of betraying trust, especially if bribed"
What is venal?
This word means lacking vigor or interest.
What is insipid?
This word means "to criticize or punish severely."
What is castigate?
This word means "courage and determination."
What is mettle?
This word means "extreme, chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring an oppressive, warlike foreign policy"
What is jingoism?
DOUBLE JEAPARDY!
The word "elapse" is this part of speech.
What is a verb?