Vocabulary
Unit 1
Numbers
Word Roots
• Mono one
monorail
• Multi
many
multifamily
• Omni
all
omnibus
Monotonous
Mono -- one
Monotonous
• (adj.) repetitious and uninteresting
• Uttered in unvaried tone
Example:
We hiked for hours along the frozen and monotonous
road.
Monologue
Mono -- one
Monologue
• (N.) Long speech by one person
Example:
The class president’s monologue about poverty made
an impression on students.
Monarchy
Mono -- one
Monarchy
• (N.) Government ruled by one person
Example:
When the king died, his daughter ruled
the monarchy.
Monopolize
Mono -- one
Monopolize
(V.) To dominate by excluding others
Example:
The star athlete monopolized the court.
Multicultural
• Multi -- many
Multicultural
• (adj.) relating to several cultures
Example:
The multicultural students shared ideas from
around the world.
Multitude
Multi --. many
multitude
• ( N.) A large number of things or people
Example:
We were able to see a multitude of people from our seat.
Omniscient
Omni -- all
Omniscient
• (adj.) All-knowing
Example:
The prophet taught the people about an
omniscient and loving God.
Omnipresent
Omni --.everywhere
Omnipresent
• (adj.) Present everywhere
Example:
Many religions believe in an omnipresent god
who is everywhere.
Omnipotent
Omni -- all
Omnipotent
• (adj.) All-powerful
The omnipotent superhero saved the city from harm.
Omnivorous
Omni -- all
Omnivorous
• (adj.) Eating both plants and animals
• Wide ranging in interests
Example:
The raccoon is omnivorous and will eat both plants
and animals.