Roots Final 2nd Semester

1. Auto: self 2. Autonomous: (a) Self governing 3. Autocracy: (n) A political system governed by a single individual 4. Cogn/Cogni: know 5. Cognizant: (adj) having knowledge or being aware of 6. Cognitive: (adj) relating to the process of acquiring knowledge 7. Bene: good 8. Beneficial: (adj) having a good or advantageous effect 9. Benevolent: (adj) having a disposition to do good 10. Ex: out 11. Extrapolate: (v) to use known facts as a starting point in order to make inferences 12. Expose: (v) reveal truth, make visible 13. Expedite: (v) to make an action or process happen sooner or faster 14. Dic/Dict: speak 15. Dictator: (n) a person who has absolute power 16. Dictate: (v) lay down authoritatively; prescribe. 17. Dichotomy: (n) a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different 18. Jur/Just: law 19. Jurisdiction: (n) the area in which an official can uphold the law 20. Justification: (n) something that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary 21. Chron: time 22. Chronological: (adj) in order of time 23. Chronic: (adj) long lasting 24. Cur: run 25. Concur: (v) be of the same opinion; agree 26. Recurrence: (n) the fact of occurring again 27. Occurrence: (n) the action or fact of happening or occurring 28. Ana: again 29. Analogy: (n) a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect 30. Anachronism: (n) a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other 31. Anathema: (n) someone or something intensely disliked or loathed (synonym for a disgrace) 32. Scrib/Script: to write 33. Inscription: engraving 34. Subscribe: (v) to buy into a philosophy or 35. Circumscribe: (v) restrict (something) within limits 36. Brevi/Brev/Bri: short 37. Brief: (n) a summarized report of important in formation. (adj) lasting for a short period of time 38. Brevity: (n) concise and exact use of words in writing or speech 39. Mors/Mori/Mori: death 40. Morbid: (adj) interested in gruesome subjects: showing a strong interest in unpleasant or gloomy subjects such as death, murder, or accidents 41. Mortal: (n) human 42. Morose: (adj) Sullen and ill tempered 43. Struct: to build 44. Construct: (n) to build or erect an idea or theory containing various conceptual elements, typically one considered to be subjective and not based on empirical evidence. (v) to physically build something. 45. Instruct: (v) to teach; to give knowledge into something 46. Structure: the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. 47. Gen: born 48. Degenerate: (adj) having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline .(n) an immoral or corrupt person 49. Homogenous: (adj) of the same kind 50. Indigenous: (adj) originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. 51. Engender: (v) cause or give rise to ( a feeling, situation, or condition) 52. Man/ Manu/ Mani: Hand 53. Mantra: (n) a statement that is frequently repeated. 54. Manifest: (adj) clear or obvious to the eye or mind. (v) display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate. 55. Contra: against 56. Contrast: (n) The state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association. 57. Contraband: (n) goods that have been imported or exported illegally 58. Contradict: (v) deny the truth of (a statement), esp. by asserting the opposite. Assert the opposite of a statement made by (someone). 59. Re: again 60. Rejuvenate: (v) to make young again or better than before 61. Reitereate: (v) say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. 62. Cept: to take

63. Receptive: (adj) willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas 64. Deception: (n) the act of tricking someone 65. Exception: (n) a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule. 66. Mem: mind/ memory 67. Memorabilia: (n) Objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events. 68. Memorialize: (v) preserve the memory of 69. Commemorate: (v) recall and show respect for (someone or something). Celebrate (an event, a person or a situation) by doing or building something. 70. Memoir: (n) A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources 71. Xeno: Strange 72. Xenophobia: (n) intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries. 73. Xenomorphic: (adj) in an unusual form; having a strange form. 74. Crat/ Cracy: rule 75. Democracy: (n) a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. 76. Theocracy: (n) a form of government where a deity of deities are recognized as the supreme ruling authority and religious leaders manage the governments daily affairs. 77. Autocrat: (n) a ruler who has absolute power. 78. Am/ Amor: love 79. Enamoured: (v) in love with, charmed by, fascinated by, enchanted by 80. Amiable: (adj) Friendly and agreeable in disposition; good natured and likable, Cordial; sociable; congenial 81. Cap: take 82. Capacious: (adj) having a lot of space inside; roomy. 83. Capricious: (adj) given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. 84. Captivate: (v) attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. 85. Cred: to believe 86. Credible: (adj) believable 87. Credulous: (adj) having or showing too great a readiness to believe things 88. Credence: (n) belief in or acceptance of something as true. 89. Ject: to throw 90. Interject: (v) say something abruptly, especially as an interruption 91. Dejected: (adj) a sad or depressed, disheartened state, low spirits. 92. Objective: (adj) Not influences by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts. 93. Subjective: (adj) Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes or opinions. 94. Trans: across 95. Translucent: (adj) allowing light to pass through 96. Transformation: (n) a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance 97. Transcend: (v) be or go beyond the range or limits of (something abstract, typically a conceptual field or division). 98. Inter: between 99. Interrogate: (v) ask questions of (someone, especially a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally. 100. Interpersonal: (adj) relating to interactions between people. 101. Interrelated: (adj) related or connected to one another. 102. Sum: to be/ take up 103. Subsume: (v) include or absorb (something) in something else 104. Presume: (v) suppose that something is the cause on the basis of probability. 105. Presumptuous: (adj) (of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of permitted or appropriate. 106. Sta: to stand 107. Stance: (n) taking a mental or emotional position on a topic or issue 108. Stampede: (n) a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals 109. Resist: (v) withstand the action or effect of 110. Stakeholder: (n) a person with an interest or concern in something, especially a business 111. Log/ Logue: word 112. Dialogue: (n) conversation between two or more people 113. Logical: (adj) relating to the reason and thought, thinking rationally 114. Logical fallacy: (n) common errors in reasoning that invalidate argument. Fallacies can be either illegitimate arguments or irrelevant points 115. Pac: peace 116. Pacifist: (n) someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes 117. Pacify: (v) bring peace to 118. Dis: apart/not 119. Disenfranchise: (v) deprive someone of the right to vote or the right to privilege 120. Disenchanted: (adj) disappointed by someone or something previously respected or admired; disillusioned. 121. Disseminate: (v) spread(something, especially information) widely 122. Com/con: with/together 123. Convoluted: (adj) extremely complex and difficult to follow 124. Conformity: (n) compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards 125. Confer: (v) have discussions; exchange opinions 126. Context: (n) The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statements, or idea, and in terms which it can be fully understood and assessed. 127. Pro: before/forward 128. Progress: (n) Forward or onward movement towards a destination or goal. 129. Probability: (n) to the extent to which something could happen. 130. Proactive: (adj) anticipating potential problems or needs and taking action to prevent them or improve outcomes, rather than simply reacting to events after they occur 131. Sang: blood 132. Sanguine: (adj) optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. 133. Sanguivorous: (adj) feeding on blood, as a bat or insect 134. Clud/Clus/Claus: close 135. Inclusive: (adj) taking a great deal or everything within its scope; comprehensive 136. Exclude: (v) to leave something out, not allow something else 137. Clause: (n) a particular and separate article, stipulation in a treaty, bill, or contract. 138. Sub: under 139. Subservient: (adj 1. Prepared to obey others unquestioningly 2. Less important; subordinate 140. Subjective: (adj) relying on feeling or preference 141. Subsequently: (adv) happening at a time after a reference time 142. Ego: I/self 143. Egotistical: (adj) characteristics of those having an inflated idea of their own importance 144. Egocentric: (adj) thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered 145. Ant/ Anti: against 146. Anticlimactic: (adj) of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style 147. Antitrust: (adj) of or relating to legislation preventing or controlling trusts or other monopolies, with the intention of promoting competition in business. 148. Lum/Lud/Luc/Lus: light 149. Illuminate: (v) to literally light something. To enlighten intellectually or spiritually; enable to understand. 150. Elucidate: (v) make something clear; explain 151. Allusion: (n) an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. 152. Elusive: (adj) difficult to find, catch, or achieve 153. Pre: before 154. Prejudice: (n) preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience 155. Preconceived: (adj) (of an idea or opinion) formed before having the evidence for its truth or usefulness. 156. Preoccupied: (adj) dominate of engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts. 157. Circum/circ: around 158. Circumstantial: (adj) pointing indirectly toward someone's guilt but not conclusively proving it 159. Circumvent: (v) find a way around (an obstacle) 160. Circadian rhythm: (n) the natural cycle of physical, mental, and behavioral changes that the body goes through in a 24-hour cycle 161. Dem: people 162. Demographic: (n) relating to the structure of populations 163. Democracy: (n) a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives 164. Demagogue: (n) a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power 165. Lab: to work 166. collaborative: (v) cooperative; working together 167. Elaborate: (adj) 1. involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning. (v) 2. Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in detail 168. Arch: rule 169. Archaic: (adj) very old or old fashioned 170. Archaeology: (n) the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. 171. Archetype: (n) a very typical example of a certain person or thing 172. Dyna: power 173. Dynamic: (adj) 1. characterized by constant change, activity, or progress (n) 2. A force that stimulates change or progress within a system or process. 174. Dynasty: A series of rulers from the same family 175. Press: to squeeze 176. Depressed: (adj) Appearing sad, unhappy 177. Pressure: (n) 1. the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it. (v) 2. attempt to persuade or coerce someone into doing something 178. Impress: (v) to make someone feel admiration and respect 179. The Press: (n) the people (such as reporters and photographers) who work for newspapers, magazines, etc. 180. Ord: order 181. Disorder: (n) lack of order, breach of peace 182. Ordain: (v) to establish or order by appointment, decree, or law 183. Affordable: (adj) able to be afforded: having a cost that is not too high 184. Af: to/towards 185. Affliction: (n) a cause of great suffering and distress 186. Affluence: (n)- abundance of property, wealth; an abundant flow or supply 187. Affection: (n) a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something: tender attachment, a moderate feeling or emotion. 188. The/Theo: god 189. Theology: (n) the study of the nature of God and religious belief 190. Apotheosize: (v)elevate to, or as if to, the rank of god; idolize 191. Atheism: (n) disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.