English 11 Vocabulary
Latin Roots
Lesson 20
25. AM, AMOR: love, liking, friendliness
26. ANIM: mind, will, spirit
LESSON WORD
amateur (n or adj)
amiable (adj)
amicable (adj)
amity (n)
MEANING
(literally, “lover”)
1. person who follows a particular
pursuit as a pastime, rather than as
a profession
2. an inexperienced person
likable; good-natured; pleasant and
agreeable
characterized by friendliness rather
than antagonism; neighborly; not
quarrelsome
friendship; goodwill; friendly
relations
amorous (adj)
strongly moved by love; loving;
enamored
enamored (adj)
inflamed with love; charmed;
captivated
animosity (n)
ill will; violent hatred; enmity;
antagonism
ill will (usually controlled)
animus (n)
equanimity (n)
magnanimous (adj)
evenness of mind or temper under
stress; emotional balance;
composure
showing greatness of nobility of
mind; forgiving; generous in
overlooking injury or insult
unanimity (n)
oneness of mind; complete
agreement
unanimous (adj)
of one mind; in complete accord
TYPICAL USE
1. The performance was staged by
a group of amateurs who have
been studying drama as a hobby.
2. When it comes to baking a cake,
I’m only an amateur.
Charlotte is an amiable person;
everybody likes her.
Let us try to settle our differences
in an amicable manner.
We must look ahead to the time
when the dispute is over and amity
is restored.
In the famous balcony scene,
amorous Romeo expresses undying
love for Juliet.
John Rolfe, an English settler,
became enamored of the Indian
princess Pocahantas and married
her.
Someday the animosity that led to
the war will be replaced by amity.
Though Howard defeated me in the
election, I bear no animus toward
him.
If you become extremely upset
when you lose a game, it is a sign
that you lack equanimity.
The first time I was late for
practice, Ms. O’Neill excused me
with the warning that she would
not be so magnanimous next time.
In almost every discussion, there is
bound to be some disagreement;
don’t expect unanimity.
Except for one student who voted
“no,” the class was unanimous in
wanting the party.
Fill each blank with the most appropriate word from the list above.
1.
After his first success as a screen lover, the actor was cast only in
roles.
2.
The prospect of financial reward has induced many an
to turn
professional.
3.
Don’t brood over your defeat. Accept it with
4.
Narcissus was too conceited to like anyone else; he was
5.
The 9-0 verdict shows that the judges were
6.
Unfortunately, Jim and Karen did not have an
.
of himself.
.
divorce; both parties
resorted to hurtful name-calling and excessive blaming.
7.
The
present in the neighborhood makes it a great place to live.
English 11 Vocabulary
Latin Roots
Lesson 20
ANTONYMS:
Put the letter in the blank that is the antonym (opposite) of the vocabulary word.
1.
amateur
A. split
2.
amiable
B. hysteria
3.
amicable
C. hostile
4.
amity
D. repulsed
5.
amorous
E. professional
6.
unanimous
F. antisocial
7.
magnanimous
G. selfish
8.
equanimity
H. affection
9.
animosity
I. antagonism
SYNONYM SUMMARY:
Each line, when completed, should have three words similar in meaning. The vocabulary
words will be in column 3.
11. fr ___ ___ ndly
n ___ ___ ghborly
___ mic ___ ble
12. comp ___ sure
equ ___ librium
e ___ ___ animity
13. ant ___ g ___ nism
___ ___ mity
an ___ m ___ sity
14. gener ___ ___ ___
chiv ___ lrous
mag ___ ___ nimous
15. li ___ ___ ble
agr ___ ___ able
___ ___ iable
16. lov ___ ___ ___
___ ___ amored
amo ___ ou ___
17. agree ___ ___ ___ t
acco ___d
un ___ ___ imity
18. ___ ___ experienced
novic ___
___ ___ ateur
19. ___ harmed
captiv ___ ___ ed
en ___ ___ ored
20. friendsh ___ ___
good ___ ___ ll
amit___