AP English 11 Honors
Root List 1
Vocabulary Development Lesson #1
Instructions: Using the core root definition, try to find the definition of at least two of the words per root without using a dictionary. Then, seek out the definition of any word that you do not currently know. The test will take one of the words from each root, but Mr. Tyler will not identify which word he will use on the test. This is the first of a series of 17 lists we will be drawing from this year.ante(before)ante, antebellum, antecedent, antediluvian, anterior, anticipate, antipastoLatin
anti(against)antiaircraft, antibiotic, anticlimax, antidote, Antigone, antipathy, antithesisGreek
bi(two)bicentennial, biceps, bicycle, bigamy, bimonthly, binocular, bipartisanLatin
circum(around)circumference, circumlocution, circumnavigate, circumscribe, circumspect, circumstanceLatin
com/con(together)combine, commerce , common, compassion, complication, compromiseLatin
reconcile, concert, conclude, condescend, conjunction, contract, contort
sym/syn(together)symbiosis, symbol, symmetry, sympathy, symphony, symptomGreek
synaesthesia, synchronize syndrome, synonym, synopsis, syntax
de(down)debate, deciduous, deduct, deflate, denounce, depose, despicable, detoxifyLatin
dis(away)disaster, discard, discount, discourage, disease, dislocate, dismantle, dismissLatin
equi(equal)equilibrium, equinox, equity, equivalent, equivocation, equanimity, equatorLatin
extra(beyond)extramural, extraneous, extraordinary, extravagant, extrovert, extraterrestrialLatin
inter(between)intercept, interfere, interim, interjection, intermission, Internet, interstateLatin
intra(within)intracellular, intracranial, intramural, intranet, intrastate, intravenousLatin
intro(into)introduction, introrsely, introspection, introvertLatin
mal(bad)malevolent, malcontent, malicious, malign, malady, malaproprism, malonymLatin
mis(bad)miscarry, mischief, misfit, misfortune, miserable, mishap, mistakeGermanic
post(after)posterior, posterity, postgraduate, posthumous, postpone, postscriptLatin
pre(before)precedent, precursor, predecessor, prefix, pregnant, prejudice, presidentLatin
semi(half)semiannual, semiaquatic, semicircle, semiformal, semitone, semiweeklyLatin
sub(under)subconscious, submarine, subordinate, subpoena, subterranean, subversionLatin
super(over)superb, supercilious, superfluous, superior, supernatural, superviseLatin
tri(three)triad, triage, triangle, triceps, triceratops, tricycle, trident, triviaGreek
un(not)unconventional, undone, unearned, unequal, unequivocal, unfit, untenableOld English
a(not)agraphia, amoral, amorphous, atheist, apathy, aphasia, apoliticalGreek
non(not)non sequitur, nonchalant, nonconformity, none, nonentity, nonprofit, nonsenseLatin
il/im/in/ir(not)illegal, illegible, illiberal, illicit, illiterate, illogical, ill-manneredLatin
immobile, impassable, impecunious, imperfect, impossible, improbable
incorrigible, indefinite, infidel, insane, inscribe, insomnia
irrational, irrefutable, irregular, irrepressible, irresponsible, irrigate