Unit 5: Academic & Concept Vocabulary

Academic and Concept Vocabulary

What is the definition of deviate?

depart from an established plan; turn away from

What is the definition of persevere?

continue despite difficulty; resfuse to stop

What is the definition of determination?

conculsion; firm decision

What is the definition of diversity?

variety; differences within a group

What is the definition of observation?

act of watching or noticing

What is the root word? DIVERSITY

VER

What is the root word? DEVIATE

VIA

What is the root word? PERSEVERE

SEVER

What is the root word ? DETERMINATION

TERM

What is the root word? OBSERVATION

SERV

What is the meaning of the Latin root “via”?

way

What is the meaning of the Latin root “sever”?

strict; serious

What is the meaning of the Latin root “term”?

end

What is the meaning of the Latin root “ver”?

turn

What is the meaning of the Latin root “serv”?

watch over

Choose the best word to complete the sentence:

There is cultural _in the United States.

diversity

Choose the best word to complete the sentence:

Mastery of a skill requires more than _; you have to do the activity yourself.

observation

Choose the best word to complete the sentence:

Because of his _ to do well on the test, Robert studied for many hours.

determination

Choose the best word to complete the sentence:

Don’t _ from the route I gave you or you’ll get lost.

deviate

Choose the best word to complete the sentence:

Despite the difficult deadline, Diego’s dedication helped him _ and get his paper in on time.

persevere

What is the definition of plight?

serious or harmful condition or situation

What is the definition of ravaged?

destroyed or damaged badly

What is the definition of widespread?

occurring in many places

What is the definition of unending?

never stopping; constant

What is the definition of demoralized?

discouraged; defeated

What is the definition of impoverished?

extremely poor; miserable and exhausted

What is the definition of stammering?

speaking hesitantly, with starts and stops