Unit III - Greek and Latin Roots
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11 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Verdure | n. Greenery; fresh and ripe vegetation "For decades, tourists have visited the botanical garden to marvel at its astonishing verdure." |
| Verdant | adj. Green; lush with vegetation "Because of the sunny days, the land was verdant and the harvest was full." |
| Viridity | n. Lack of experience; innocence "Quentin's viridity was sure sign that he had led a very sheltered life." |
| Candid | adj. Open and sincere "In the privacy of my own home, I gave the film crew my candid opinion about the matter." |
| Candor | n. Frankness or sincerity of expression; openness "Donald showed a candor that was unique among the politicians in the race." |
| Incandescent | adj. Shining brilliantly "The actress' incandescent gold gown was the talk of all the celebrities at the awards ceremony last night." |
| Pallor | n. Extreme or unnatural paleness "The guilty man's face took on a distinct pallor, and his hands began to tremble." |
| Pallid | adj. Lacking color; dull "Patrick new that Juliette was sick when he saw the young girl's pallid face." |
| Appall | v. To fill with horror or disapproval "Karl was appalled to learn that the beautiful old museum was going to be replaced by a shopping mall." |
| Livid | adj. Enraged; furious "When the receptionist suggested that I leave thee office, I became livid and threatened to sue." |
| Denigrate | v. To attack the character of; to mock "The notoriously harsh theatre critic rarely hesitated to denigrate even the most famous and respected actors." |
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