greek & latin roots. alacrity alacri- –lively cheerful readiness we accepted the invitation to...
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Greek & Latin Roots
AlacrityAlacri-– lively
cheerful readiness
We accepted the invitation to the party with alacrity.
AmbulatoryAmbul-– Walk, move
capable of walking
We took an ambulatory exploration of the countryside.
ArchetypeArch-– First, primary
the first of its kindFrankenstein . . . Dracula . . . Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . . . these are the archetypes that have influenced all subsequent horror stories.
CataclysmCata-– Down, against
completely
Klysmós – a washing
disaster
The typhoon resulted in a cataclysm of epic proportion.
CordialCord-– heart
sincere; heartfelt
The Inn keeper offered a cordial greeting to all guests.
DefunctFunct-– Perform work
no longer in existence or use
The police tried to issue me a ticked based upon a defunct law.
EgocentricCentri-– Center
Ego-– Self
self-centered
You always have that one person in your class that is egocentric and cares nothing about others.
FortitudeFortis-– Strength
mental and emotional strength
Never once did his fortitude subside during the Scripps Spelling Bee.
PseudonymPseudo-– False
a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identityMark Twain is the pseudonym for Samuel Clemens.
PulchritudePulcher-– beautiful
Physical beauty
Marjorie was a vision of pulchritude that Randolph couldn't forget for days
VeracityVerus-– truth
truthfulness
Trisha was upset that the teacher would question the veracity of her response.