8th Grade S1 LA Vocab List 2

al, ial (suffix)

to have characteristics of

bio (Greek root)

life

aud (Latin root)

to hear

aqua (Latin root)

water

de (prefix)

opposite

adulterate (v)

to make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality

vacillate (v)

to waver between different opinions or actions

Pedant (n)

a person who makes an excessive display of learning

laudable (adj)

worthy of praise

gullible (adj)

easily persuaded to believe something

capricious (adj)

prone to sudden changes in mood or behavior

audacious (adj)

willingness to take bold risks / adj. - to show disrespect

abstain (v)

to refrain from doing or enjoying something

zeal (n)

a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something

placate (v)

to make someone less angry or hostile