Please select an activity.

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. (increase in worth)

2. (easily deceived)

3. (extended scolding)

4. (unjustified; groundless)

5. (deserving blame)

Use Words in Sentences

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

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1. The con man preyed upon the _________ who believed his stories 
    of easy wealth. 

2. His IBM stocks have _________ in value over the last several years.

3. The cigar smoker went into a _________ against the laws banning 
    smoking in restaurants.

4. We could not understand Martin’s _________ rudeness to his mother’s 
     guests.

5. I find your present attitude _________ .

Latin Root Words

67% of all English words originate from Latin.  

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

1. appreciate (increase in worth)

2. gullible (easily deceived)

3. tirade (extended scolding)

4. unwarranted (unjustified; groundless)

5. reprehensible (deserving blame)

1. The con man preyed upon the gullible who believed his stories 
     of easy wealth. 

2. His IBM stocks have appreciated in value over the last several years.

3. The cigar smoker went into a tirade  against the laws banning 
    smoking in restaurants.

4. We could not understand Martin’s unwarranted rudeness to his mother’s 
     guests.

5. I find your present attitude reprehensible.

Latin Root Words

gullible (easily deceived) does not come from Latin.

reprehensible (deserving blame) comes from the Latin word 
reprehendere meaning to seize back.

tirade (extended scolding) does not come from Latin.

unwarranted (unjustified; groundless) does not come from Latin.

appreciate (increase in worth) comes from the Latin word 
appretiare meaning to set a value on from pretium meaning price.