Vocabulary From Classical Roots A Lessons 9 & 10

The archaeologist found the ancient __________________________ made by a human 1,000 years ago.

• artifact

• ode

• facsimile

• excrescence

The artist was asked to __________________________ a famous battle in a painting for the museum.

• recant

• depict

• accrue

• mollify

The poet wrote an __________________________ to his wife who he loved very much.

• artifact

• ode

• facsimile

• excrescence

The lawyer had to make a __________________________ of the legal document so her client would have an exact copy of it.

• artifact

• ode

• facsimile

• excrescence

The boy had an abnormal __________________________ growing on the side of his nose.

• artifact

• ode

• facsimile

• excrescence

The witness had to __________________________ his formal statement when the police found evidence that he was lying.

• recant

• depict

• accrue

• mollify

The girl saw her savings account __________________________ with an increase in value over time due to rising interest rates.

• recant

• depict

• accrue

• mollify

The mother learned to __________________________ her baby by calming her with warm milk.

• recant

• depict

• accrue

• mollify

The detective used great __________________________ and skill in tracking down the murderer.

• facile

• artless

• efficacious

• artifice

The athlete achieved a __________________________ victory with ease.

• facile

• artless

• efficacious

• artifice