English 9 Unit 3 Root Words

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Definition: One well-traveled and knowledgeable about culture, etiquette and/or fashion. Example: Since I am unable to distinguish a salad fork from an ordinary fork, I hardly consider myself a ___

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Sophisticate

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Definition: In name only; not completely true (supposed). Example: The ___ purpose of the club was to discuss ancient coins, but the members usually argued about politics.

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Nominal

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Definition: A subcategory or subgroup. Example: Within their groups, the children broke into similar ___ based on their ages, interests and personalities.

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Denomination

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Definition: Not revealing one's identity. Example: An ___ donor gave several million dollars to the homeless shelter.

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Anonymous

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Meaning of "To know"

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CONG

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Root word meaning: Knowledge or awareness. Example: Cognizant means being aware or having knowledge of something.

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Cognizant

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Root word meaning: Name. Example: Nominal refers to something that exists in name only.

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Nomen

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Root word meaning: Sophisticated or cultured. Example: A sophisticate is someone who is knowledgeable about the world and its cultures.

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Sophisticate

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Definition: A term used to describe a group or category. Example: The denomination of the church refers to its specific branch within Christianity.

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Denomination

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Definition: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Example: The antonym of 'hot' is 'cold'.

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Antonym