English test

Desiccate

Part of speech: Verb
Denotation: To dry out completely; lack Interest
Prefix: de (completely out from)
Root Word: Sicc (dry)

Cognizant

Part of speech: Adjective
Denotation: Fully informed; conscious

Prefix: Cogni (aware) Suffix: ant (Adjective)

Acrimonious

Part of speech: Adjective
Denotation: Bitter and sharp in language or tone
Prefix: acri (sharp, bitter) Suffix: ous (Adjective)

Filiation

Part of speech: Verb
Denotation: Descendant, variation
Suffix: ion (an action, always noun)

Opportunistic

Part of speech: Adjective
Denotation: taking advantage of opportunities
Suffix: ic (relating to) Prefix: Opportunist (Someone who takes advantage of situations)

Garrulous

Part of speech: Adjective
Denotation: Excessively talkative, in a rambling way
Suffix: ulous (used to form adjective)

Pithy

Part of speech: Adjective
Denotation: Brief and meaningful in expression.
Prefix: Pith (most important part of something) Suffix: y (characterized by)

Sanguine

Part of speech: Adjective
Denotation: hopeful about a situation
Prefix: Sang (bloody) Suffix: ine (ending found in adjective)

Encroach

Part of speech: Verb
Denotation: to gradually intrude on something
Prefix: en (allow for) Suffix: Croach (to approach)

Unscrupulous

Part of speech: Adjective
Denotation: Having or showing no moral principles
Prefix: un (not) Suffix: ous (full of)
Root word: scrupulous (careful to do whats right)