Manipulate (v):

Manipulate is to influence or control someone or something to your advantage

Language of Origin: Latin manipulus 'handful'

Manipulate (v)

The editorial was a blatant attempt to manipulate public opinion.

She knows how to manipulate her parents to get what she wants.

Examine (v)

To look at someone or something very carefully; to study

Language of Origin: Middle English

Examine (v)

An accountant has been hired to examine the company's books.

The police examined the evidence carefully.

Ominous (adj)

Making you think something bad is going to happen

Language of origin: from Latin ominosus, from omen, omin- 'omen'.

Ominous (adj)

The black clouds looked ominous, so we paddled toward the shore.

He spoke in ominous tones.

Impulse (n)

A sudden feeling that you must do something, without thinking about the results.

Language or Origin: the verb from Latin impuls-

Impulse (n)

He has to learn to control his impulses.Her first impulse was to run away.

Audibly (adv)

If something is audible, you can hear it Language of origin: from late Latin audibilis,

from audire 'hear'

Audibly (adv)

Speak audibly so all can hear. The student sighed audibly.

Reluctantly (adv)

Not wanting to do something Language of origin: from Latin reluctant

Reluctantly (adv)

Coach Elliott reluctantly chose Mrs. Chew as her assistant.

Colleen reluctantly agreed to the strapless purple bridesmaid’s dress.

Apprehensive (adj)

Feeling anxious about something that you are going to do

Language or origin: from French appréhensif or medieval Latin apprehensivus

Apprehensive (adj)

He’s a bit apprehensive about living away from home.

Many students and teachers feel apprehensive on the first day of school.

Peculiar (adj)

Strange, often in an unpleasant way Language or origin: from Latin peculiaris of

private property

Peculiar (adj)

Her accent was peculiar to the region. The dog’s peculiar behavior worried them.

Scorn (n)

Harsh criticism that shows a lack of respect or approval for someone or something

Language of Origin: Middle English

Scorn (n)

They treated his suggestion with scorn.She displayed a look of scorn on her

face.

Perception (n)

The way you think about or understand someone or something

Language of origin: Latin

Perception (n)

The public perception of him as a hero is surprising.

We need to challenge many popular perceptions of old age.

Conscious (adj)

Awake and able to understand what is happening around you

Language of Origin: Latin conscius, from com- + scire to know

Conscious (adj)

He was fully conscious when we found him. He was very conscious of his appearance.

Word Parts:

Manipulate

Mani (Latin) = hand

Impulse

Im (Latin) = without, not

Pul = urge

Conscious

Con (Latin) = with, jointly

Sci (Latin) = to know

Examine

Min (Latin) = small, less

Audibly

Aud (Latin) = hear

Reluctantly

Luct (Latin) = Struggle

Apprehensive

Prehens (Latin) = take, grasp