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ACT root list #5
Perino 2nd trimester
29
Literature
11th Grade
05/13/2014

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tra/trans
Definition
across, beyond
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un and in
Definition
not, opposing
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with
Definition
against
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claus/clud/clus
Definition
close, shut
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pot/poss
Definition
to be powerful or able
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rog
Definition
to ask
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rid/ris
Definition
to laugh
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mut/mutat
Definition
to change
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pon/pos
Definition
to place or put
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arch
Definition
cheif or main; ruler
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lu/luc
Definition
light
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lev
Definition
light (as in weight), to raise
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ten/tent/tin/tain
Definition
to hold, contain
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Arrogant
Definition
proud, overbearing, snooty, self-important
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Disdain
Definition
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect
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Haughty
Definition
arrogantly superior and disdainful
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Fastidious
Definition
fussy, particular, anal
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Disparage
Definition
regard or represent as being of little worth
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Derogatory
Definition
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
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Prerogative
Definition
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
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Deprecate
Definition
express disapproval of
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Condescend
Definition
show feelings of superiority; patronize
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Supercilious
Definition
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
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Deride
Definition
express contempt for; ridicule
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Risible
Definition
such as to provoke laughter
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Contempt
Definition
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving
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Pretentious
Definition
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed
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Scoff
Definition
speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
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Complacent
Definition
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
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