Grade 11 Root Word Vocab Test

ambulatory

able to walk about and not be bedridden

Amble

to walk or move at a slow, relaxed, and easy pace

Root: Ambul

Root: to walk, move, or go around

magnanimous

having or showing a generous, noble, and forgiving spirit, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful

equanimity

a state of calm, balanced, and even-mindedness, especially in difficult situations, allowing you to face challenges without being overly elated or depressed, maintaining inner peace and clear judgment

Root: Anim

Root: mind, spirit, life

benign

gentle, mild, or not harmful

benevolent

someone or something characterized by goodwill, kindness, and a desire to do good for others

benignant

kind, gracious, or having a favorable, beneficial influence

Root: ben

Root: good

Intercede

to intervene or mediate between parties, usually to help settle a dispute, reconcile differences, or plead on behalf of someone in trouble, often involving authority figures to gain forgiveness or support

accede

to agree, consent, or yield to a request, demand, or opinion, or to formally assume a high office like a throne

Root: ced/ceed/cess

Root; yield, go

dentoid

resembling a tooth or tooth-like

ovoid

a shape resembling an egg, wider at one end and tapering at the other

Root: oid

Root: ADJ: resembling, like

profuse

abundant, plentiful, or given/produced in large amounts, often to excess

Root: pro

foward, forth, in public

consecrate

to declare something holy or sacred, dedicating it to a divine purpose or a higher cause through specific rites or sincere devotion

desecrate

to treat something sacred or holy with violent disrespect, profanity, or damage

sacrosanct

something is regarded as too important, holy, or respected to be interfered with, criticized, or violated

sanctify

to make something holy, set it apart for sacred use, or purify it from sin, often through religious rites or a spiritual process, making it sacred or giving it moral approval

Root: sacr/secr/sanct

Root: holy, sacred

soporific

something that causes sleep or drowsiness

somnolent

sleepy; drousy

somniferous

sleep-inducing

sopor

an abnormally deep, unnatural sleep or lethargy

Root: somn/sopor

Root: sleep

umbrage

offense, annoyance, or displeasure

adumbrate

to give a vague outline, foreshadow, or partially reveal something

Root: umbr

Root: shade/shadow

prodigal

someone who is recklessly wasteful and extravagant, especially with money

lackadaisical

a lack of enthusiasm, effort, or determination, meaning lazy, listless, or half-hearted

mercurial

someone with a changeable, lively, or unpredictable personality

torrential

something flowing or falling violently, rapidly, and in huge amounts

apocryphal

something of doubtful authenticity, often a story or statement believed to be true but lacking proof, like an urban legend

arboreal

organisms, habitats, or behaviors related to trees

congenital

a condition or trait that exists from birth, present at the time of being born

ephemeral

something lasting for a very short time

epochal

something extremely significant, important, or revolutionary, marking the beginning of a new era or period

filial

the relationship or duties between a child and their parents

gubernatorial

anything related to a governor or the office of governor, as in gubernatorial elections or gubernatorial duties

infinitesimal

a quantity that is non-zero but smaller than any positive real number

inimical

harmful, hostile, or unfriendly

interstitial

relating to small spaces between things

palatial

something grand, magnificent, and luxurious

pastoral

the peaceful, simple life of the countryside, often idealized in art, literature, and music, or the guidance of the caring, nurturing role of a pastor.

perennial

a plant that lives for more than two years, returning each growing season from its roots

providential

something fortunate, opportune, or happening as if by divine intervention or guidance

tangential

something only slightly connected to the main topic, a mere touch, or a digression that wanders off-topic

venal

someone or something corrupt, willing to be bribed or act dishonestly for money, meaning "for sale" or mercenary, often used for politicians or officials

venial

something minor, easily excused, or pardonable, especially a less serious sin that wounds but doesn't destroy one's relationship with God

Root: al/il/le

Root: pertaining to

incite

encourage, urge on

Root: cit

to stir up, to rouse

corpulent

having a large, bulky body

corporeal

something minor, easily excused, or pardonable, especially a less serious sin that wounds but doesn't destroy one's relationship with God

Root: corp

Root: body

Root: domin

Root: master

convalescent

a person recovering from illness or injury

effervescent

describes something fizzy or bubbling, like a sparkling drink, and also refers to a lively, enthusiastic personality

evanscent

something that quickly vanishes, fades away, or disappears

iridescent

a surface that displays lustrous, shifting rainbow colors

opalescent

a milky, iridescent glow similar to the gemstone opal, appearing translucent with shifting colors as light hits it

Root: -escent

Root: becoming

progeny

offspring, descendants, or the product of reproduction

genesis

the beginning, origin, or creation of something

genteel

someone or something elegant, polite, and refined

congenial

describes people or environments that are friendly, pleasant, and agreeable, sharing similar tastes or dispositions

Root: gen/gene

Root: give birth; born; race or kind

luciferous

bringing or providing light

coniferous

woody evergreens that have cones and needles rather than leaves

Root: -iferous

Root: producing

paragon

a model of excellence, perfection, or a supreme example of a particular quality

Root: par(a)

alongside, by the side of, beside

viceroy

high-ranking official who governs a country or province as the direct representative of a sovereign (king or queen)

vicissitudes

the inevitable ups and downs, or unpredictable changes and variations, that occur in life, fortune, or circumstances

vicarious

the inevitable ups and downs, or unpredictable changes and variations, that occur in life, fortune, or circumstances

viscount

a rank in European nobility, specifically the fourth in the British peerage (below earl, above baron) or a deputy to a count/earl in historical contexts