Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots II - Units 1 and 2

The root VIG means . . .

• "to place, to put"

• "work"

• "be lively, be energetic"

• "to stand, stand something up"

surgical means . . .

• intended to decrease discomfort and maximize work

• explaining the main idea or topic

• very precise; clear and accurate

• happening immediately

hypothesis means . . .

• a place designated for storage

• idea proposed as true; theory

• an unwelcome demand; a burden

• control over expression and action

vigorous means . . .

• done with power, force, or energy

• not lasting; not steady

• steadily increasing

• active and lively

inconstant means . . .

• able to move quickly and lightly

• steadily increasing

• strongly opposed to change; conservative

• not lasting; not steady

prodigal means . . .

• strongly opposed to change; conservative

• wasting money or resources

• explaining the main idea or topic

• happening immediately

repository means . . .

• idea proposed as true; theory

• control over expression and action

• a place designated for storage

• precise cutting of the body for medical purposes

The root THES, THET means . . .

• "placing"

• "work"

• "be lively, be energetic"

• "to stand, stand something up"

energetic means . . .

• active and lively

• explaining the main idea or topic

• able to move quickly and lightly

• happening immediately

parenthetical means . . .

• done with power, force, or energy

• legal or official

• happening immediately

• explaining the main idea or topic