NCEE Preparation
Monday, October 3rd
Write on Board:
Roots of the Day: FALL vs. PECC
FALL- / FALS- = to deceive, fail (from Latin fallere = to trick, deceive)
PECC- = to sin (from Latin peccare = to sin)
Examples:
infallible = incapable of making mistakes (literally, “not deceiving” from Latin in+fallere)
fallacious = based on fallacy
falsetto = a method of singing higher than a singer’s normal range
peccant = one who has done wrong
impeccable = behavior or character without sin (literally, “not sinning” from Latin in+peccare)
peccatophobic = one who lives in mortal fear of sinning (literally, “fear of sin” Latin and Greek
peccare+phobos)
The teacher should point out and mention the above material at some point in class.
Hint: use a different color marker (just as the bold type above) to show the root.
Teachers are encouraged to ask the students to come up with other examples.
Go to to look up an uncertain etymology.
Go to for practice questions based on this root
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More Examples:
fallible = capable of making mistakes
falsify = literally, “to make false” from Latin fallere+facere
fallacy = a mistaken belief, one based on unsound argument
fail = be unsuccessful
fault = criticize for inadequacy or mistakes, unsatisfactory feature
peccable = liable to sin
peccadillo = minor sin
NCEE Preparation
Tuesday, October 4th
Write on Board:
Root of the Day: VAL
VAL- / VAIL = to be strong, be well; farewell (from Latin valere = to be strong)
Examples:
valence = the combining power of an element
valance = a length of decorative drapery attached to the canopy or frame of a bed
valiance = heroism, the qualities of being a hero
valentine = a card or the person who sends a card for Valentine’s Day
valid = supporting the intended claim
valor = great courage in the face of danger
value = worth
The teacher should point out and mention the above material at some point in class.
Hint: use a different color marker (just as the bold type above) to show the root.
Teachers are encouraged to ask the students to come up with other examples.
Go to to look up an uncertain etymology.
Go to for practice questions based on this root
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password = northgwinnett
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Prefixes at Work:
ambivalence = mixed feelings or emotions (literally, “both are well” from Latin ambo+valere)
convalescent = recovering from an illness (literally, “growing well” from Latin cum+valere+esc)
evaluate = to measure against a standard (literally, “be strong out of something” from Latin ex+valere)
equivalent = exactly similar or alike in value or quality (literally, “equally well” from Latin aequus+valere)
invalid = a person made weak by injury; being without force of fact (literally, “not well” from Latin in+valere)
valedictory = serving as a farewell (literally, “to say farewell” from Latin valere+dicere)
avail= use or take advantage of (literally, “be strong from” from Latin ab+valere)
prevail = prove more powerful (literally, “being strong before” from Latin prae+valere)
NCEE Preparation
Wednesday, October 5th
Write on Board:
Roots of the Day: ORD vs. SEQU
ORD- / ORDIN- = order, rank, series (from Latin ordo = order, rank)
SEQU- / SECUT- [-SUE / -SUIT] = to follow (from Latin sequi = to follow)
Examples:
order
ordinal = relating to a thing’s position in a series
ordinate = ranged in regular rows
sequential = following in a logical order or sequence
sequacious = persisting in a continuous intellectual or stylistic discussion
The teacher should point out and mention the above material at some point in class.
Hint: use a different color marker (just as the bold type above) to show the root.
Teachers are encouraged to ask the students to come up with other examples.
Go to to look up an uncertain etymology.
Go to for practice questions based on this root
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password = northgwinnett
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Prefixes at Work:
coordinate = to bring different elements together into harmony (literally, “to order together” from Latin
cum+ordo)
inordinate = exceeding reasonable limits (literally, “not in order” from Latin in+ordo)
primordial = basic, fundamental; from the beginning (literally, “first of an order” from Latin primus+ordo)
extraordinary = literally, “outside of the order” from Latin extra+ordo)
consequence = the result or effect of an action (literally, “following with” from Latin cum+sequi)
consecutive = following continuously (literally, “following with” from Latin cum+sequi)
NCEE Preparation
Thursday, October 6th
Write on Board:
Root of the Day: VOC vs. DIC
VOC- / VOK- = voice, call (from Latin vocare = to call)
DIC- / DICT- = say, speak, assert (from Latin dicere = to say)
Examples:
vocal
vocative = relating to the case of nouns used to call out to a person or thing
vocation = strong feeling of suitability to a career
equivocate = the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth (literally, “to call equal” from Latin
aequus+vocare)
dictator
diction = the choice and use of words in speaking or singing
verdict = opinion, judgment, or decision in a disputed case (literally, “to say the truth” from Latin
verum+dicere)
The teacher should point out and mention the above material at some point in class.
Hint: use a different color marker (just as the bold type above) to show the root.
Teachers are encouraged to ask the students to come up with other examples.
Go to to look up an uncertain etymology.
Go to for practice questions based on this root
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password = northgwinnett
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Prefixes at Work:
evocative/evoke = literally, “to call out” from Latin ex+vocare
provocative/provoke = literally, “to call forth” from Latin pro+vocare
invocation/invoke = literally, “to call in” from Latin in+vocare
revocation/revoke = literally, “to call back” from Latin re+vocare
convocation = literally, “to call together” from Latin cum+vocare
advocate = literally, “to call to” from Latin ad+vocare
avocation = literally, “to call away from” from Latin ab+vocare
predicament = literally, “to say beforehand” from Latin prae+dicere
predict= literally, “to say beforehand” from Latin prae+dicere
indicate = literally, “to say in” from Latin in+dicere
indicative = literally, “to say in” from Latin in+dicere
indict= literally, “to say in” from Latin in+dicere
interdiction = literally, “to say between” from Latin inter+dicere
malediction/benediction = literally, “to say badly/well” from Latin male/bene+dicere
contradict= literally, “to say against” from Latin contra+dicere
NCEE Preparation
Friday, October 7th
Write on Board:
Root of the Day: LOQU vs. FA
LOQU- / LOCUT- = speak (from Latin loqui = to speak)
FA- / FAT- / FESS- = speak (from Latin fari = to speak)
Examples:
loquacious = inclined to speak a lot
somniloquist = literally, “sleep talker” from Latin somnus+loqui
soliloquy = a dramatic monologue (literally, “to speak alone” from Latin solus+loqui)
magniloquence = excessive use of ornate language in speaking (literally, “great speaking” from Latin
magnus+loqui)
ventriloquism = the practice of speaking as if the sound comes from elsewhere (literally, “to speak from the
belly” from Latin ventrum+loqui)
fate
infant = literally, “one who does not speak” from Latin in+fari
confess = literally, “to speak with” from Latin cum+fari
The teacher should point out and mention the above material at some point in class.
Hint: use a different color marker (just as the bold type above) to show the root.
Teachers are encouraged to ask the students to come up with other examples.
Go to to look up an uncertain etymology.
Go to for practice questions based on this root
username = Boehm = 4222068, Longe = 4222070, Harris = 2830553, Sims = 4222072, Olsen = 4222074
password = northgwinnett
If the teacher/class wants more practice…
Prefixes at Work:
elocution = the skill of clear and expressive speech (literally, “to speak out” from ex+loqui)
colloquial = characteristic of common speech (literally, “to speak with” from cum+loqui)
profane = related to that which is not sacred(literally, “to speak forth” from Latin pro+fari)
nefarious = unspeakably wicked (literally, “unspeakable” from Latin nec+fari)
affable = friendly, easy to talk to (literally, “to speak to” from Latin ad+fari)
profess = literally, “to speak forth” from Latin pro+fari