Vocabulary

Unit #5

Root Word ExampleJoc- To Joke

The root “joc” is in the word jockey, a word when used as a verb means to “trick, joke, or prank”

Santa Claus is known for his jocose, or cheerful attitude.

He was not surprised to learn that his jocular friends had played yet another prank on him.

Root Word ExampleFest, Fet - Festive

The root “Fest” is in the word Festival, a word for a large, festive celebration.

Clark decided to festoon the entire house with lights for Christmas.

Every year, the students at Hogwarts looked forward to the feting of a new school year.

Root Word ExampleBacch- From the name of the Roman god of wine and celebration.

The police reported that a bacchic gathering had broken out after the big game.

Greg’s birthday party turned into a wild bacchanal when his rowdy friend Mike showed up.

Root Word Example

The root “plaint” is in the word complaint. A word used to describe the reason for a “grievance”.

Plaint- to lament (to lament means to grieve)

The tourist decided to file a plaint with his travel company after experiencing some pretty steep stairs.

He wore a very plaintive expression after his cat died.

Root Word ExampleEleg- song of lament

In her attic, she discovered an old elegy, mourning the loss of a forgotten relative.

Though usually cheerful, he took on a elegiac attitude for weeks after the death of his friend.