Mythology Unit- Greek and Latin Root Words

manacle

handcuff

mandate

an order or command placed in one’s hand

emancipate

to release from one’s hand (to free)

defoliant

a chemical which causes green leaves to drop off

foliage

all the leaves of a plant

portfolio

a portable case for carrying sheets (leaves) of paper

projectile

an object thrown into the air with great force

trajectory

the curved path of an object thrown in to space

dejection

a feeling of being thrown down in spirit, or discouragement

jettison

to throw goods overboard to lighten

malevolent

desiring harm to someone or something else

malapropism

a word used the wrong way, usually with a funny result

malady

an illness

malodorous

bad smelling

benefactor

one who gives good things

benevolent

kind

benediction

good words or a blessing

archenemy

a chief enemy

monarch

one chief ruler, a king or queen

anarchy

without rule, chaos