Roots 2 Unit 1-4 Review

malcontent

• A person who is always or often unhappy or angry about something.

• A person who is always cheerful and optimistic.

• A person who enjoys social gatherings and parties.

• A person who is indifferent to their surroundings.

genetic

• (adj) - of, relating to, or involving genes, which is the part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth, etc., of a living thing

• (adj) - pertaining to the study of ancient civilizations

• (adj) - related to the physical structure of an organism

• (adj) - concerning the behavior and interactions of living organisms

mortify

• (v) - to cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed and foolish

• (v) - to make someone feel happy and joyful

• (v) - to encourage someone to take action

• (v) - to confuse someone with complex information

patrician

• (n) - a person who is a member of the highest social class

• (n) - a person who is a member of the middle social class

• (n) - a person who is a member of the working class

• (n) - a person who is a member of the lower social class

aerate

• To put air or a gas into something, such as soil or a liquid.

• To remove air or gas from a substance.

• To mix different substances together.

• To heat a liquid until it boils.

benign

• Causing harm or damage; severe or harsh.

• Not causing harm or damage; mild, gentle, or pleasant.

• Uncertain or ambiguous in nature.

• Highly aggressive or dangerous.

malign

• To praise someone publicly for their achievements.

• To say bad things about someone or something publicly; to criticize harshly or unfairly.

• To ignore someone's contributions completely.

• To support someone in a public forum.

maternal

• (adj) - of or relating to a mother; motherly

• (adj) - of or relating to a father; fatherly

• (adj) - of or relating to a sibling; sibling-like

• (adj) - of or relating to a child; childlike

benevolent

• Kind and generous; organized to do good things for other people.

• Selfish and greedy; focused on personal gain.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern for others.

• Cruel and harsh; intending to cause harm.

mortuary

• (n) - a funeral home or morgue where the deceased are prepared for funerals

• (n) - a place where living people are treated for illnesses

• (n) - a storage facility for food and perishables

• (n) - a location for public gatherings and events