Spelling, Roots, & Vocab HONORS UNIT 4 REVIEW (includes all of Unit 1-2-3)

Spelling, Roots, & Vocab

HONORS UNIT 4 REVIEW(includes all of Unit 1-2-3)

Root Meaning

PRIVone’s own, particular

PRIVATE, PRIVATION, DEPRIVATION

Root Meaning

JECTto throw, to lie

DEJECTED, TRAJECTORY, REJECT, INJECTION

Root Meaning

TAINto hold, keepRETAIN, CONTAINER, MAINTAIN

Root Meaning

VIDto see; to look at

VIDEO, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDE

Root Meaning

TENDto stretch; thin

CONTEND, TENDON, TENDENCY, PRETEND

Root Meaning

CAPto take, hold, seize

CAPACITY, CAPACIOUS

Root Meaning

GRATpleasing, thankful

GRATEFUL, GRATIOUS, INGRATITUDE

Root Meaning

MANhand

MANUAL, MANICURE, MANUFACTURE

Root Meaning

STANto stand, set up

CIRCUMSTANCE, DISTANCE, STANDARD

Root Meaning

PROPRone’s own, particular

PROPRIETY, IMPROPRIETY, PROPER

Root Meaning

JACto throw, to lie

ADJACENT

Root Meaning

TINto hold, keep

CONTINENT, CONTINUOUS, RETINUE

Root Meaning

VISto see; to look at

VISUAL, VISIONARY, REVISE

Root Meaning

TENSto stretch, thin

TENSION, TENSILE, TENSE

Root Meaning

CEPTto take, hold, seize

ACCEPT, EXCEPTION, RECEPTIVE

Root Meaning

GRACpleasing, thankful

GRACIOUS, GRACEFUL, GRACE

Root Meaning

MAINhand

MAINTENANCE, LEGERDEMAIN

Root Meaning

STITto stand, set up

CONSTITUTION, INSTITUTE, DESTITUTE

Root Meaning

SISTto stand, set up

ASSISTANT, RESIST, INSISTENCE

Root Meaning

CEIVto take, hold, seize

RECEIVE, DECEIVER, CONCEIVE

Root Meaning

TENTto stretch, thin

CONTENTIOUS, PRETENTIOUS

Root Meaning

VIEWto see; to look at

REVIEW, PURVIEW, VIEWPOINT

Root Meaning

SCENDto climb

ASCEND, DESCEND, CONDESCENDING

Root Meaning

CADto fall or die

CADAVER, CADENCE, CADENZA

Root Meaning

GNATto be born

COGNATE

Root Meaning

LYSto loosen

ANALYSIS, PARALYSIS, DIALYSIS

Root Meaning

PORTto carry or bearOPPORTUNITY, PORTABLE, EXPORT

Root Meaning

ONYMname

SYNONYM, EPONYM, ANONYMOUS

Root Meaning

PHERto carry or bear

PARAPHERNALIA, PERIPHERY, PHEROMONE

Root Meaning

POUNDto put, place, or set

COMPOUND, EXPOUND, PROPOUND

Root Meaning

SOLVto loosen

RESOLVE, SOLVE, SOLVENT

Root Meaning

CEDto go

RECEDE, INTERCEDE, SECEDE, CONCEDE

Root Meaning

SPECto look at; sightSPECTACLES, INSPECTOR, SUSPECT

Root Meaning

LOGspeech, reason,

wordGEOLOGY, APOLOGIZE, LOGORRHEA

Root Meaning

POSITto put, place, set

DEPOSIT, POSITION, PROPOSITION

Root Meaning

CASto fall or die

OCCASIONALLY, CASCADING, CASUALTY

Root Meaning

LUSto play or jest; game

ALLUSION, ELUSIVE, COLLUSION

Root Meaning

QUESTto seek, ask, gain

QUESTION, CONQUEST, REQUEST

Root Meaning

CEEDto go

EXCEED, SUCCEED, PROCEED

Root Meaning

FACTto do, make, perform

ARTIFACT, FACTORY, BENEFACTOR

Root Meaning

SOLUTto loosen

SOLUTION, RESOLUTION, ABSOLUTELY

Root Meaning

PLICto fold or weave

COMPLICATED, ACCOMPLICE, APPLICATION

Root Meaning

DUCto lead

DUCHESS, EDUCATION, PRODUCE

Root Meaning

MONto warn, show, advise

ADMONISH, MONUMENT, SUMMON

Root Meaning

PENDto hang, weigh, considerSUSPENDERS, PERPENDICULAR, APPENDIX

Root Meaning

NOMINname

DENOMINATION, NOMINATE, IGNOMINIOUS

Root Meaning

LEGto gather, choose, read

LEGEND, LEGION, ILLEGIBLE

Root Meaning

LYZto loosen

PARALYZE, ANALYZE, PSYCHOANALYZE

Root Meaning

SILto jump, leap

RESILIENT, RESILIENCY

Root Meaning

ROGto ask

INTERROGATE, DEROGATORY, SURROGATE

Root Meaning

SUMPTto take, buy, obtain

SUMPTUOUS, PRESUMPTUOUS

Root Meaning

SULTto jump, leap

RESULT, EXULT, DESULTORY, INSULT

Root Meaning

VOCto call; voice

VOCAL, INVOCATION, VOCABULARY

Root Meaning

FECTto do, make, perform

AFFECT, DISINFECT, EFFECTIVE, PERFECT

Root Meaning

CEASto go

DECEASED, CEASE

Root Meaning

MINto project, jut, threaten

EMINENT, PROMINENT, PREEMINENT

Root Meaning

CIDto fall or die

ACCIDENT, INCIDENTALLY, COINCIDENCE

Root Meaning

EMPTto take, buy, obtain

EXEMPT, PEREMPTORILY, REDEMPTION

Root Meaning

NAIVto be born

NAÏVÉ, NAÏVETÉ

Root Meaning

PLEXto fold or weave

COMPLEX, DUPLEX, PERPLEXING, COMPLEXION

Root Meaning

PONDto hang, weigh, considerPONDEROUS, PONDER, PREPONDERANCE

Root Meaning

SIDto sit or settle

RESIDE, INSIDIOUS, SUBSIDIARY, RESIDUE

Root Meaning

SALto jump, leap

SALIENT

Root Meaning

DOMINhouse; master of the

houseDOMINATE, DOMINION, DOMINEERING

Root Meaning

GRESSto walk, go, step

PROGRESS, RETROGRESSION, AGGRESSIVE

Root Meaning

PASSto suffer; feelings

COMPASSION, PASSIONATE, PASSIVE

Root Meaning

MPTto take, buy, obtain

IMPROMPTU, PROMPT

Root Meaning

SPICto look at; sight

CONSPICUOUS, DESPICABLE

Root Meaning

FICto do, make, performARTIFICIAL, DIFFICULT, OFFICE, CERTIFICATE

Root Meaning

VOKto call; voiceINVOKE, PROVOKE, REVOKE

Root Meaning

MONSTRto warn, show, advise

DEMONSTRATION, MONSTROUS

Root Meaning

PETto seek, to rush at,

to go towardIMPETUOUS, PETULANT, APPETITE

Root Meaning

SCIto know

SCIENCE, CONSCIOUS, CONSCIENTIOUS

Root Meaning

PHORto carry or bearMETAPHOR, ANAPHORA, EUPHORIA

Root Meaning

QUIRto seek, ask, gain

INQUIRE, REQUIREMENT, ACQUIRE

Root Meaning

PLOYto fold or weave

EMPLOY, DEPLOYMENT

Root Meaning

PENSto hang, weigh, consider

SUSPENSE, COMPENSATE, PENSIVE

Root Meaning

CESSto go

PROCESS, ABSCESS, NECESSARY, SUCCESS

Root Meaning

SESSto sit or settle

OBSESSION, ASSESS, SESSION, POSSESS

Root Meaning

LIGto gather, choose, read

DILIGENT, ELIGIBLE, NEGLIGENCE, INTELLIGENT

Root Meaning

MENto project, jut, threaten

MENACING, MENACE, AMENABLE

Root Meaning

NAISto be born

RENAISSANCE

Root Meaning

DUCTto lead

CONDUCTOR, ABDUCT, INTRODUCTION

Root Meaning

SEDto sit or settle

SEDENTARY, SEDIMENT, SEDATIVE

Root Meaning

PATHto suffer; feelingsEMPATHY, SYMPATHY, PATHOS, PATHETIC

Root Meaning

PONto put, place, set

COMPONENT, EXPONENT, POSTPONE

Root Meaning

QUERto seek, ask, gain

QUERY, CONQUER

Root Meaning

NATto be born

NATURE, INNATE, NATIVE, INTERNATIONAL

Root Meaning

QUISto seek, ask, gainINQUISITIVE, EXQUISITE, PREREQUISITE

Root Meaning

MEANto project, jut, threaten

MISDEMEANOR, DEMEANOR, DEMEANING

Root Meaning

SCENTto climb

ASCENT, DESCENT, NASCENT

Root Meaning

DOMhouse; master of the

houseDOME, DOMAIN, DOMESTIC

Root Meaning

LUDto play or jest; game

LUDICROUS, ALLUDE, ELUDE

Root Meaning

POSto put, place, set

COMPOSE, REPOSE, APROPOS

Root Meaning

LECTto gather, choose, read

COLLECTION, ELECTION, NEGLECT

Root Meaning

GRADto walk, go, step GRADUATE, GRADUAL, DEGRADE

Correct or Incorrect?

derogutory

derogatory

priviledge

privilege

destitute

manifestation

ingratatude

ingratitude

precept

pretentious

provadence

providence

impertinant

impertinent

conjecture

impropriaty

impropriety

constituent

unmanagable

unmanageable

exempli gracia

exempli gratia

preconcieved

preconceived

contentious

improvize

improvise

pertinacious

abject

derogutory

derogatory

provacation

provocation

descendent

descendant

desultory

ineffectually

obcession

obsession

analyticleanalytical

indispensibleindispensable

admonishC

elusiveC

equivocalC

perrogativeprerogative

naïvetéC

remonsterance

remonstrance

saliantsalient

insideousinsidious

oppurtunisticopportunistic

apatheticC

retrogresionretrogression

purpetuateperpetuate

tautology

agressive

aggressive

euphoreaeuphoria

innate

despicable

purported

apologise

apologize

anonymousC

empathyC

oficiousofficious

perspicasityperspicacity

imposition

predalection

predilection

recquisite

requisite

preemanent

preeminent

consciencious

conscientious

amenable

domesticatedC

inducementC

occassionallyoccasionally

juxtapose

domeneering

domineering

accidentaly

accidentally

negligable

negligible

ignominious

condusive

conducive

unprecedented

exquisiteC

unnecessaryC

ludacrousludicrous

paraphornaliaparaphernalia

unconscionable

iresolluteirresolute

impetuousC

A PREFIX…acts like a ___ in a sentence.preposition is attached to the ___ of a

word.front

A PREFIX…that changes its last letter

to match the first letter of the root to which it is attached is called an ___ prefix.

assimilated

A PREFIX…that has the meaning of

“very” or “thoroughly” is called an ___ prefix.

intensive

A ROOT…carries the main ___ of a word.meaning

A SUFFIX…determines a word’s ___.part of speech is attached to the ___ of a

word.end

A WORD…must have at least one

prefix, root, or suffixroot

INNATE Meaning:

having at birth Synonyms:

inborn, inbred, inherited Antonyms:

acquired, learned, gained Context:

She has an innate sense of rhythm.

NAÏVETÉ Meaning:

quality of lacking worldly experience Synonyms:

innocence, gullibility Antonyms:

worldly, experienced, artful Context:

Ron’s naïveté resulted in a $2,500 loss from the conman.

REQUISITE Meaning:

needed; imposed by authority Synonyms:

necessary, indispensable, essential Antonyms:

needless, superfluous, nonessential Context:

Do you have the requisite supplies?

EXQUISITE Meaning:

of such beauty to arouse intense delight Synonyms:

striking, elegant, graceful, impeccable Antonyms:

ordinary, inferior, flawed, repulsive Context:

I just received this exquisite diamond!

DESCENDANT Meaning:

one who is descended from an ancestor

Synonyms: heir, offspring, progeny, child

Antonyms: progenitor, ancestor, forefather

Context: I am a descendant of Abe Lincoln.

CONDESCENDING Meaning:

having a patronizingly superior attitude Synonyms:

arrogant, haughty, supercilious, snobby Antonyms:

humble, respectful, considerate Context:

Alice was condescending when she told me that I shouldn’t win the award over her.

APOLOGIZE Meaning:

to regretfully acknowledge an offense Synonyms:

ask pardon, atone, make amends, regret Antonyms:

insult, offend, hurt, neglect, disappoint Context:

My mom said that I need to apologize.

TAUTOLOGY Meaning:

saying the same thing twice over in different words

Synonyms: redundancy, reiteration, repetition

Antonyms: brevity, conciseness, succinctness

Examples: The students will take turns, one after the other.

She was a dark-haired brunette.

IGNOMINIOUS Meaning:

marked by shame or disgrace Synonyms:

despicable, embarrassing, disgraceful Antonyms:

respectable, commendable, deserving Context:

Jim’s ignominious action caused Sarah to break up with him.

ANONYMOUS Meaning:

without a name Synonyms:

unsigned, undisclosed, unidentified Antonyms:

known, identified, named Context:

The survey will be anonymous.

LUDICROUS Meaning:

laughable because of obvious absurdity Synonyms:

ridiculous, farcical, outlandish, foolish Antonyms:

reasonable, sensible, sound, sad Context:

I made a ludicrous offer on the house--$2,300!

ELUSIVE Meaning:

capable of escaping capture or comprehension

Synonyms: evasive, ambiguous, incomprehensible

Antonyms: intelligible, definite, stable,

understandable Context:

That math theorem is simply elusive!

EUPHORIA Meaning:

a feeling of great happiness Synonyms:

elation, high spirits, glee, jubilation, bliss

Antonyms: depression, discouragement, misery

Context: The euphoria in the room was palpable.

PARAPHERNALIA Meaning:

personal belongings carried about Synonyms:

gear, regalia, “stuff,” accoutrements Antonyms:

community property, family heirlooms Context:

My paraphernalia includes my wallet, keys, and Ipod.

IMPETUOUS Meaning:

having sudden, forceful energy or emotion

Synonyms: impulsive, abrupt, eager, impassioned

Antonyms: calm, cautious, reflective, circumspect

Context: You may regret your impetuous

decision.

PERPETUATE Meaning:

to continue indefinitely Synonyms:

maintain, keep going, sustain Antonyms:

discontinue, give up, cease, halt Context:

Why do you want to perpetuate this lie?

ANALYTICAL Meaning:

able to reason validly Synonyms:

rational, scientific, logical, investigative Antonyms:

disorganized, illogical, unsystematic Context:

Lana solved the problem with her analytical mind.

IRRESOLUTE Meaning:

unsure of how to act or proceed Synonyms:

undecided, doubtful, hesitant, uncertain Antonyms:

resolute, decisive, determined, obstinate Context:

My decision is irresolute; do not bother me again.

JUXTAPOSE Meaning:

to place side by side to compare Synonyms:

place next to, bring together Antonyms:

separate, divide, isolate, draw apart Context:

When you juxtapose the images, you can see how one has finer quality.

IMPOSITION Meaning:

a burdensome or unfair demand Synonyms:

intrusion, demand, command, encumbrance

Antonyms: benefit, blessing, help, aid

Example: Yes, it is an imposition to borrow my car

for three months!

PREDILECTION Meaning:

a natural liking or preference Synonyms:

partiality, affinity, penchant, leaning Antonyms:

disinclination, dislike, impartiality Example:

I have a predilection for telling lies.

NEGLIGIBLE Meaning:

not significant or important Synonyms:

imperceptible, slight, trifling Antonyms:

significant, major, large Example:

We have had a negligible amount of rainfall this year.

DESPICABLE Meaning:

so objectionable as to deserve contempt Synonyms:

disgraceful, loathsome, shameful Antonyms:

commendable, honorable, good Example:

The man’s despicable actions landed him in jail.

PERSPICACITY Meaning:

acute skill in perceiving, judging, or discerning

Synonyms: acumen, discernment, understanding

Antonyms: obtuse, dense, imperceptive

Example: Your perspicacity enabled us to win the

academic decathlon.

OPPORTUNISTIC Meaning:

taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of a situation

Synonyms: strategic, shrewd, astute, conniving

Antonyms: aboveboard, unimaginative, obtuse

Example: The opportunistic politician pushed the

legislation through by feeding on the fears of the electorate.

PURPORTED Meaning:

assumed or claimed to be such Synonyms:

supposed, professed, alleged, proclaimed Antonyms:

concealed, denied, disclaimed Example:

The purported benefits of the new medicine have not been seen yet.

CONSCIENTIOUS Meaning:

done with careful attention Synonyms:

diligent, fastidious, exacting, reliable Antonyms:

careless, indifferent, irresponsible Example:

The conscientious student prepared well for her science test.

UNCONSCIONABLE Meaning:

not restrained by conscience Synonyms:

unscrupulous, amoral, unprincipled Antonyms:

decent, civilized, just, kind Example:

The treatment of the Jews during the Holocaust was unconscionable.

ACCIDENTALLY Meaning:

happening by chance Synonyms:

unintentionally, unexpectedly Antonyms:

purposely, intentionally Example:

I stepped on your shoes accidentally.

OCCASIONALLY Meaning:

every now and then Synonyms:

infrequently, irregularly Antonyms:

often, usually, repeatedly Example:

Fred occasionally takes the train to work.

INDUCEMENT Meaning:

something that helps bring about a desired result

Synonyms: incentive, stimulus, encouragement

Antonyms: discouragement, hindrance

Example: The company’s inducement to work on

Saturdays is to give a $1,000 bonus.

CONDUCIVE Meaning:

helping to bring about Synonyms:

useful, contributive Antonyms:

worthless, adverse Example:

Having clowns in the office is not conducive to an efficient workplace!

APATHETIC Meaning:

without emotion or interest Synonyms:

indifferent, passive, uninterested Antonyms:

interested, concerned, responsive Example:

Margie became apathetic after she lost her job.

EMPATHY Meaning:

the ability to experience the thoughts and feelings of others

Synonyms: compassion, insight, concord

Antonyms: indifference, disdain, apathy

Example: I showed empathy for Henry because the

same thing happened to me last year.

OFFICIOUS Meaning:

objectionably aggressive in giving unwanted advice

Synonyms: meddling, intrusive, pushy, nosy

Antonyms: uninvolved, hands-off, reserved

Example: Brad gives officious attention to my dating

INEFFECTUALLY Meaning:

done without accomplishing anything Synonyms:

incompetently, badly, ineptly Antonyms:

completely, efficiently, effectively Example:

Sarah ineffectually tried to help Simon with his algebra.

RETROGRESSION Meaning:

a return to an earlier or less complex condition or stage

Synonyms: retroaction, throwback, reversal

Antonyms: modernity, advancement, evolution

Example: Buck’s retrogression was rapid.

AGGRESSIVE Meaning:

inclined to act in a hostile way; fast growing

Synonyms: hostile, combative; bold, assertive

Antonyms: passive, peaceful; meek, mild

Example: Spitz acts in an aggressive manner.

DOMESTICATED Meaning:

fit for home life Synonyms:

tamed, trained, housebroken Antonyms:

untamed, wild, feral Example:

Buck needed to suppress his domesticated side.

DOMINEERING Meaning:

tending to rule over or control Synonyms:

dictatorial, bossy, imperious Antonyms:

democratic, humble, servile Example:

Stacy had to live with a domineering roommate.

UNPRECEDENTED Meaning:

having no previous example Synonyms:

unparalleled, extraordinary, uncommon Antonyms:

mundane, ordinary, customary Example:

Buck was able to do unprecedented things when it came to discipline.

UNNECESSARY Meaning:

not needed to achieve a certain result Synonyms:

superfluous, nonessential, dispensable Antonyms:

indispensable, essential, needed Example:

Mercedes was forced to throw out unnecessary clothing.

PREEMINENT Meaning:

superior to or notable above all others Synonyms:

remarkable, distinguished, exemplary Antonyms:

inferior, secondary, ordinary Example:

Buck possessed preeminent cunning.

AMENABLE Meaning:

superior to or notable above all others Synonyms:

willing, cooperative, agreeable Antonyms:

uncooperative, unwilling Example:

Buck was amenable to have Skeet lick his wounds.

INSIDIOUS Meaning:

working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner

Synonyms: sneaky, subtle, dangerous, crafty

Antonyms: fair, honest, open, sincere

Example: Buck led an insidious revolt against Spitz.

OBSESSION Meaning:

a persistent idea that irrationally dominates a person’s thoughts

Synonyms: mania, compulsion, delusion

Antonyms: indifference, dislike, hatred

Example: Buck’s obsession to capture the rabbit

first only added to his anger at Spitz.

SALIENT Meaning:

strikingly conspicuous Synonyms:

prominent, protruding, obvious Antonyms:

hidden, covert, unnoticeable Example:

Hal’s belt was the most salient thing about him.

DESULTORY Meaning:

jumping from one thing to the next Synonyms:

unplanned, haphazard, aimless Antonyms:

planned, methodical, orderly Example:

Spitz had a desultory approach to taking down Buck.

PREROGATIVE Meaning:

exclusive right or privilege Synonyms:

privilege, right, entitlement Antonyms:

duty, obligation Example:

Mercedes thought that it was her prerogative to ride on the sled.

DEROGATORY Meaning:

showing a lack of respect for Synonyms:

belittling, degrading, demeaning Antonyms:

respectful, complimentary Example:

Hal and Charles exchanged derogatory words over who would chop the wood.

EXPLOIT Meaning:

an act or deed, especially heroic Synonyms:

accomplishment, triumph, adventure Antonyms:

disaster, loss, gaff Example:

Buck’s exploit with pulling the sled of flour made him more famous.

INEXPLICABLE Meaning:

incapable of being interpreted or understood

Synonyms: unaccountable, unexplainable, enigmatic

Antonyms: validated, rational, understandable

Example: For some inexplicable reason, the dogs

went out at night and howled.

PEREMPTORY Meaning:

putting an end to all debate Synonyms:

dictatorial, authoritarian, tyrannical Antonyms:

submissive, yielding, amenable Example:

Buck’s was peremptory in his decision to become the lead sled dog.

PRESUMPTUOUS Meaning:

going beyond what is right or proper Synonyms:

cheeky, assuming, bold, immodest Antonyms:

demure, humble, unassuming Example:

Spitz was presumptuous in thinking that Buck did not want his snow nest.

PROVOCATION Meaning:

an action or occurrence that incites to anger or stirs up purposely

Synonyms: incitement, instigation, goading

Antonyms: repression, discouragement, praise

Example: Buck had provocation to take out Black

Burton’s throat.

EQUIVOCAL Meaning:

open to more than one interpretation Synonyms:

misleading, ambiguous, ambivalent Antonyms:

certain, clear-cut, definite Example:

Thornton’s equivocal reaction to Buck’s beating by Hal delayed his response.

REMONSTRANCE Meaning:

the act of expressing opposition or protest Synonyms:

objection, complaint, rebuke Antonyms:

approval, praise, acceptance Example:

Mercedes continued an unbroken remonstrance over leaving her things behind.

ADMONISH Meaning:

to advise or urge seriously; to warn against

Synonyms: reprimand, scold, warn, counsel

Antonyms: compliment, allow, permit, applaud

Example: Thornton tried to admonish Hal about the

INDISPENSABLE Meaning:

not able to be given out; essential Synonyms:

important, crucial, fundamental, needed Antonyms:

unnecessary, extra, nonesssential Example:

Mercedes thought her tent to be indispensable.

PREPONDERANCE Meaning:

superiority in weight, power, importance, strength, or influence

Synonyms: prevalence, bulk, extensiveness

Antonyms: minority, obscurity, handful

Example: Buck was freed at Circle City based on the

preponderance of the evidence.

PRIVILEGE Meaning:

a special advantage, immunity, or right granted to one person or group

Synonyms: right, advantage, exemption

Antonyms: handicap, hindrance, loss

Example: Some slaves were given the privilege of

running special errands.

IMPROPRIETY Meaning:

rude or improper behavior or speech Synonyms:

indecency, indecorum, unseemliness Antonyms:

suitability, correctness, propriety Example:

White carpenters thought it an impropriety to work alongside black men.

DESTITUTE Meaning:

utterly lacking resources or means of subsistence

Synonyms: impoverished, poor, needy, penniless

Antonyms: wealthy, prosperous, affluent

Example: Most slaves on plantations were destitute.

CONSTITUENT Meaning:

a member of a group represented by an elected official

Synonyms: voter, elector

Antonyms: serf, slave, peasant

Example: Most Northern constituents supported the

Republican Party and Lincoln.

MANIFESTATION Meaning:

an indication of the existence, reality, or presence of something

Synonyms: expression, demonstration, indication

Antonyms: concealment, secret, vagueness

Example: One manifestation of Mr. Auld’s prejudice

was not allowing Frederick to read.

UNMANAGEABLE Meaning:

difficult to keep under control; not submitting to discipline

Synonyms: unruly, disobedient, chaotic

Antonyms: controlled, calm, obedient

Example: Thomas Auld sent Douglass to Mr. Covey

because he deemed Douglass unmanageable.

INGRATITUDE Meaning:

the state of being unappreciative of benefits received

Synonyms: ungratefulness, thanklessness

Antonyms: appreciation, consideration, thankfulness

Example: Douglass cannot forgive Lloyd’s ingratitude

toward his grandmother.

EXEMPLI GRATIA Meaning:

for example, for the sake of example Synonyms:

e.g., for instance Antonyms:

-- Example:

Slaves received several items in their yearly allowance (e.g. cornmeal, shirts, shoes).

PRECEPT Meaning:

a rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct

Synonyms: principle, axiom, doctrine

Antonyms: ambiguity, unbelief, lawlessness

Example: Sophia practiced her husband’s precepts.

PRECONCEIVED Meaning:

formed before possessing full or adequate knowledge or experience

Synonyms: biased, partial, prejudiced, incomplete

Antonyms: unbiased, clear, complete

Example: Douglass’s preconceived notion of New Bedford

was that it was run-down and primitive.

PRETENTIOUS Meaning:

creating a deceptive outward appearance of great worth or importance

Synonyms: false, pompous, puffed-up, showy

Antonyms: genuine, modest, simple

Example: Thomas Auld was pretentious when flaunting his

religious precepts.

CONTENTIOUS Meaning:

given to causing controversy or debate Synonyms:

quarrelsome, argumentative, combative Antonyms:

agreeable, pleasant, concordant Example:

Mr. Auld became contentious when Sophia told him that she was teaching Douglass to read.

PROVIDENCE Meaning:

preparation in advance; divine direction by God

Synonyms: luck, kismet, destiny

Antonyms: happenstance, fluke, randomness

Example: Douglass thought that Providence allowed him to

go to Baltimore and leave the plantation.

IMPROVISE Meaning:

to invent, compose, or perform without preparation

Synonyms: ad-lib, wing it, concoct

Antonyms: devise, premeditate, plan

Example: Douglass had to improvise when the constables

came, so he burned his protection pass.

IMPERTINENT Meaning:

exceeding the limits of good manners Synonyms:

impolite, nosy, presumptuous Antonyms:

mannered, polite, respectful Example:

Slaves were impertinent to ask about their birth parents.

PERTINACIOUS Meaning:

holding firmly to a belief or course of action

Synonyms: dogged, persistent, determined

Antonyms: inattentive, irresolute, tentative

Example: Douglass was pertinacious in his quest for

freedom.

CONJECTURE Meaning:

a judgment, estimate, or opinion arrived at by guessing

Synonyms: speculation, guesswork, hunch

Antonyms: calculation, proof, certainty

Example: It was pure conjecture for Douglass to imagine

the horrors of being captured and returned.

ABJECT Meaning:

sunk to a low state; being of the most miserable kind

Synonyms: wretched, abhorrent, deplorable

Antonyms: excellent, worthy, exalted

Example: Slaves lived in abject conditions.

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