Lesson 27The Roots –greg-, -here-, and –sim-

By:Amandla Colon

Cemil RevanLaila Crane

Malika Flanagan

Adhere

Verb:• To stick tightly to a surface• Ex: The bandage adhered to my skin and was

difficult to remove.

Variations:Adherence (noun)Adherent (adjective)

Aggregate

Adjective:Total; amounting to a whole.Example: Aggregate sales were up for the

holiday season.

*it can also be used as a verb or a noun.

Cohere

Verb:a) To stick together in a mass that resists separation, b) To be internally consistent and have logically linked parts.

Ex: The essay cohered nicely around the central thesis.

Variations:Cohesion (noun)Cohesive (adjective)Coherent (adjective)

Dissimulate

Verb:To conceal feelings or intentions.Ex: He dissimulated his disappointment over not

being elected class president, claiming he never really wanted the position.

Variation:Dissimulation (noun)

Egregious

Noun:Conspicuously bad or offensive.

Ex: The student’s paper was filled with egregious misspellings and punctuation errors, and her teacher insisted that she revise it.

Ensemble

Adjective:A whole unit or group composed of complementary or coordinated parts.

Ex: An orchestra is an ensemble made up of many musicians and a variety of instruments.

Facsimile

Noun:An exact copy or reproduction.

Ex: The facsimile of the Declaration of Independence appeared on the inside cover of the history book.

Gregarious

Adjective:Sociable; seeking and enjoying the company of others.

Ex: Gregarious people often enjoy parties.

Variation:Gregariousness (noun)

Inherent

Adjective:Inborn, naturally a part of something; intrinsic.

Ex: The photographer has an inherent ability to capture her subject’s emotions.

Semblance

Noun:A very small amount; the barest trace.

Ex: There wasn’t even a semblance of humor in that so-called comedy.

Semblance of manners