Vocabulary #9

Words from Latin Roots #7

Roots and Derivatives:

1. grad, gress: to step, to walk
2. grat, grac: pleasing, favor
3. greg: flock, herd, group
4. host, hosp(it): host, guest

Word List:

1. aggregation (n): separate individuals joined in a group, often for a specific purpose; a mass composed of many parts

• St. Mary's Church is an example of an aggregation because many people go their to pray.

2. aggressive (a): tending to be combative or forceful; filled with initiative or bold enterprise

• My neighbor's dog is very aggressive as she has a long history of attacks. 

3. degradation (n): a major deduction in worth, quality, or standing; a deterioration, as of moral character

• During the Holocaust, a Jews life had a major degradation as it was thought to be worthless.

4. digress (v): to wander off topic or point

• I have a habit of disgressing when I see an adorable puppy walk by. 

5. egregious (a): standing out from others, but in a bad way; conspicuously bad; flagrant

• Often times being atheist is egregious because many people think atheist have no morals. 

6. gracious (a): characterized by kindness, courtesy, pleasantness, and charm; merciful and compassionate

• Bill Gates is gracious as he has donated millions of dollars to charity. 

7. gratuity (n): a gift (generally money) given beyond the usual payment; a tip

• When my waiter is outstanding, my gratuity is double the amount of tips than usual. 

8. gregarious (a): literally, living in flocks or herds; fond of being with other people 

• Sheep are gregarious animals; they enjoy living in groups. 

9. hospice (n): a place other than a hospital for the terminally ill to reside; a place of shelter for travelers

• The hospice on the side of the road was a great place to rest after the long trip. 

10. hostel (n): an inexpensive place of lodging, as an inn or regional hotel

• The hostel we stayed in tonight was cheap compared to other lodgings. 

11. ingratiate (v): to (try to) make oneself appear favorable or necessary to another; to bring into the good graces of 

• My sister was ingratiating herself by making it seem as though help around the house was necessary. 

12. inhospitable (a): not inclined to be kind or friendly; barren and forbidding

• The creepy, haunted house was inhospitable as nobody has entered their in over thirty years.