Darius the Great Vocab

Root: MAL

malus "bad"

Root: CRED

credere "to believe"

Root: BELL

bellum "war"

Root: TAC

tacere "to be silent"

Root: DIGN

dignus "worthy"

Root: SCEND

scandere "to climb"

Root: AUD

audere "to dare"

Root: AUDI

audire "to listen, to hear"

ancestral

relating to one's family line or forebears

condescending

showing an attitude of superiority

ennui

a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction

fraternal

relating to brothers, or brotherly

incredulous

unwilling or unable to believe something

indignant

feeling or showing anger at unfair treatment

melancholy

a deep, thoughtful sadness

ostentatious

showy, designed to impress

ostracized

excluded from a group

ravenous

extremely hungry

reticent

reluctant to speak or share feelings

taciturn

habitually silent or reserved

ubiquitous

present or found everywhere

unequivocal

leaving no doubt; clear

vindictive

having a strong desire for revenge