Word Roots Unit 3

capacity

• The speed at which something moves.
• The total weight of an object.
• An ability; potential

• The distance between two points.

captivate

• to confuse and mislead
• to ignore and dismiss
• to repel and discourage
• to interest greatly; to charm

recipient

• done

• a person who gets or receives something

• sender
• recipient's assistant

apprehend

• to fear or dread something
• to arrest; to seize

• to capture someone physically
• to understand or grasp the meaning of something

comprehend

• to understand

• overlook
• misinterpret
• ignore

assumption

• A conclusion drawn from a single observation.
• A proven fact supported by evidence.
• A guess made without any basis.
• A belief accepted as true

consume

• to distribute resources evenly
• to use up; devour

• to create new resources
• to avoid using resources

presumptuous

• Timid and unsure of oneself.
• Modestly confident and respectful.
• Having too much confidence

• Excessively humble and reserved.

sumptuous

• common
• very luxurious or rich

• ordinary
• simple

rapture

• A feeling of deep sadness or despair.
• A sudden and violent event.
• A state of complete indifference.
• A state of intense joy