terms

Roots & Prefixes

Abduct- to carry off by force; to kidnap.

Commend- to give into another's care; to express approval of; to praise.

Devour- to eat up greadily; to swallow up or destroy as if by eating;
to enjoy completely.

inscribe- to mark or engrave a surface with words or letters.

reassure- to restore confidence to; to comfort or cause to be certain again.




Mythical & Historical allusions

Amble- to walk in a leisurely and relaxed manner; to saunter.

courteous- gracious or showing polite consideration toward others.

diligent- showing steady and serious effort; painstaking.

grotesque- combining details not found together in nature; unnaturally odd,
ugly, or outlandish; a style of art that involves bizarre, fanciful images.

platform- a level and usually raised surface; a declaration of political
party or candidate's beliefs and goals.


Words commonly confused

Advise- to offer an opinion; to recomend or suggest.



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