Vocabulary from Latin and Greek roots; Units Five and Six Quiz Study Guide

Vid, Vis

Vid, Vis

To see

Pari

To be visible; to appear

Spec

To look

Phan

To appear, to show

Her, Hes

To attach; to fix

Fus

To pour out

Solu, Solv

To loosen, to solve

Leg

To select, to choose, to gather

Envisage

V. to imagine; to conceive of

Visage

N. the face; A facial expression

Apparition

N. An unreal figure, a ghost

Perspicacious

Adj. Wise, insightful; Acutely intelligent

Retrospective

Adj. Looking backward over a period of time

Aspect

N. A part that can be considered or viewed

Introspective

Adj. Contemplating one's own thoughts and feelings

Phenomenon

N. A fact or event that can be observed and/or documented

Diaphanous

Adj. Lightweight and transparent

Epiphany

N. A moment of great insight, a revelation

Sycophant

N. A person who flatters, A yes-man

Adherent

N. A follower of a person or idea

Incoherent

Adj. Not being able to be understood; nonsensical

Inherent

Adj. Existing as a natural part

Diffuse (di fy ōōs')

Adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy

Diffuse (di fy ōōz')

V. To spread out, distribute

Effusive

Adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing

Profuse

Adj. Plentiful, Abundant

Resolute

Adj. Determined, Steadfast

Dissolute

Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint

Insoluble

Adj. 1. Impossible to solve or fix 2. Unable to be dissolved

Diligent

Adj. hardworking and careful

Recollect

V. to remember; to recall

Sacrilege

N. an act against a holy person or place