Roots & Affixes

uni			prefix			one			unity, unify
anim			root			life, spirit			animal, animate
equi/ equ			root			equal			equal, equality
ad/ at			prefix			to, toward			attach, addition
voc			root			call			vocal, invoke
log/ loc/ loqu			root			speech; reason			loquacious, elocution
neo/ nov			root			new			novel, neophyte
magn			prefix			big, great			magnify, mangificient
-ism			suffix			state or quality of; doctrine			barbarism; racism
-ology			suffix			study of			astrology, biology

Words to Know

adhere
verb

to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to").

advocate
verb

to speak or act in favor of.

animosity
noun

strong dislike or behavior that shows strong dislike.

attract
verb

to cause to come near.

circumlocution
noun

the use of roundabout, indirect, or evasive language in speech or writing.

convoke
transitive verb

to summon to an assembly; marshal.

eloquent
adjective

using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading.

equanimity
noun

the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure.

equilibrium
noun

a state of balance between two or more forces.

equitable
adjective

characterized by fairness; just.

equivocate
intransitive verb

to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive.

iniquity
noun

great injustice or wickedness.

innovate
intransitive verb

to propose or implement a new method, approach, idea, or the like; make inventive changes.

loquacious
adjective

given to talking much or excessively; garrulous.

magnanimous
adjective

having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature.

magnificent
adjective

very grand in size or splendid in beauty.

magniloquent
adjective

pompous, grandiose, or overblown in speech or expression.

neologism
noun

a new word, phrase, or usage.

neophyte
noun

a beginner or novice at any activity.

novice
noun

a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity.

unanimous
adjective

in complete agreement.

unify
verb

to make into a single unit or thing; bring together; unite.

vocal
adjective

having to do with or produced by the voice.

vociferous
adjective

crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous.