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Roots Week 4
em, en, in, im, intro, intra, a, an, il, ir, im, in, non
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| em- | in, into |
| embellish | (v) make a statement or story more interesting or entertaining by adding extra details, especially ones that are not true. |
| enliven | (v) make something more entertaining, interesting, or appealing; to make someone more cheerful or animated |
| import | (v) to bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale. |
| induct | (v) to bring someone in as a member |
| impart | (v) to give; bestow; communicate; to make known; tell; relate; disclose |
| introvert | (n) a shy, reticent person |
| immerse | (v) involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; dip or submerge in a liquid |
| intramural | (adj) within the walls, boundaries, or enclosing units, as of a city, institution, or building |
| a-, an- | not |
| il-, ir- | not |
| im-, in- | not |
| non- | not |
| apathy | (n) lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern |
| anarchy | (n) a state of disorder due to absence of authority |
| nonexistent | (adj) not existing, or not real or present |
| illegal | (adj) contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law |
| nonchalant | (adj) describing a person (or manner) who feels casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm |
| irrelevant | (adj) not connected with or relevant to somehting |
| inaccessible | (adj) unable to be reached |
| immoral | (adj) violating moral principles; not c conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics |
| incognito | (adj) (of a person) having one’s true identity concealed |
| inanimate | (adj) not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans |
| impractical | (adj) (of an object or course of action) not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic |