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1. Match Meanings                      

2. Use Words in Sentences

3. Latin Root Words

Match Meanings

Can you match the words with their meanings?

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1. (tireless)

2. (easily approachable)

3. (talkative)

4. (bitter in words or manner)

5. (sharp, bitter, poignant)

Use Words in Sentences

Can you correctly use this week's words in the following sentences?

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1. The _________ odor of burnt gun powder filled the air after the pistol had 
    been fired.

2. Nicholas was amazed at how _________ his new boss was.

3. He was _________ in his constant efforts to raise funds for the Red Cross.

4. The candidate attacked his opponent in highly _________ terms.

5. She is very _________ and can speak on the phone for hours.

Latin Root Words

67% of all English words originate from Latin.  

Do you know which of this week's words come from Latin?

1. indefatigable  (tireless)

2. affable (easily approachable)

3. loquacious (talkative)

4. acrimonious (bitter in words or manner)

5. acrid (sharp, bitter, poignant)

1. The acrid odor of burnt gun powder filled the air after the pistol had 
    been fired.

2. Nicholas was amazed at how affable his new boss was.

3. He was indefatigable in his constant efforts to raise funds for the Red Cross.

4. The candidate attacked his opponent in highly acrimonious terms.

5. She is very loquacious and can speak on the phone for hours.

Latin Root Words

loquacious (talkative) comes from the Latin words loquor meaning 
to talk.

indefatigable (tireless) comes from the Latin words in meaning not and 
defatigare meaning to tire out.

acrid (sharp, bitter, poignant) comes from the Latin word acer meaning  
sharp or bitter.

acrimonious (bitter in words or manner) comes from the Latin word acer 
meaning sharp or bitter.

affable (easily approachable) comes from the Latin adjective affabilis 
from the Latin verb affari meaning to talk to.