Vocabulary From Latin and Greek Roots — Level XII, Unit 14

locus

a specific place; especially the center of an activity or event

in lieu of

in place of

allocate

to set aside for a special purpose

apposite

relevant or appropriate

interpose

to come between verbally; to insert a remark

composite

a combination; a blend

utopian

of an ideal nature; model

dystopian

nightmarish; grim

topical

dealing with current subject matter; relevant

anathema

something hated or strongly avoided

epithet

a phrase or term that describes something or someone