WEEK I IWEEK OF 8 /26 /13

Vocabulary/Latin Roots

DAUNTING

VerbTo make fearful, to discourage, to undermine

one’s self confidenceHaving four hours of homework is

DAUNTING.Latin Roots:

Domare – to tame

ABNEGATE

VerbTo renounce, to reject, to denyI told Mr. Daniels that if he does not abnegate

his hold on the TV remote, I would be very angry.

Roots: Ab – away Negare – to deny

PARADOX

NounA seemingly contradictory statement that is

trueWhen you say, “I’m not going to stand in line

and lie down for this!” it is a paradox.Latin Roots:

Para – beyond Doxa – opinion/belief

CANDID

AdjectiveOpen, frank and honest; not in the least sugar

coatedMrs. Daniels will always give her candid

opinion on our writing.Latin:

Candidus – white, pure, guileless

BONUS QUESTION

If you get this correct, you will receive extra credit on your vocabulary quiz.

Is a candidate for President a paradox? Why?