Vocabulary from Greek and Latin Roots Level X Unit 8

Definition: Easily taught; submissive to instruction

Definition: One who argues in favor of; a supporter

Definition: Lacking moderation; severe or extreme

Definition: Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint

Definition: To remember; to recall

Definition: To teach a certain point of view to

Definition: Too simplistic or easy

Definition: Satisfied with a situation.

Definition: To gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness

Definition: Something that has a positive mental effect but no physical effect

Definition: Payment for an injury; compensation

Definition: The decrease the strength of

Definition: Wise; insightful; acutely intelligent

Sentence: Tara's ____ expression never seemed to register the chaos around her.

When Amber threw down her birthday present in disappointment, she seemed like a spoiled ____.

Regarding climate, the Sahara Desert and Antarctica are two of the most __ places in the world.

Definition: One who is not properly thankful

Definition: Having no money; poor

Definition: Calm; undisturbed

Definition: Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food

Definition: To explain or discuss

Sentence: Good news on the political front is often a ___ for the stock market.

Followers of this political ____ believe that war is the solution to most political problems.

Sentence: Jordan's ____ at the buffet table spared her the indigestion that I got.

Sentence: Serita _____ her spicy stew with a little milk or yogurt.

Definition: Unnecessary or unwanted

Sentence: Ruffles, who had been the most ___ of cats, suddenly started hissing and biting

Sentence: Annie suspected that the student was trying to ____ himself with his teachers.

Sentence: Susanna saw that the children were becoming lazy and ____, so she urged them to work.

Sentence: Movies today are often criticized for ____ violence.

Definition: That which is taught; a body of beliefs or ideas

Sentence: The cult leader attempted to ___ his new followers to the ways of his teachings.