UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #4

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  1. overwhelm
    charge someone with too many tasks
    The overwhelming grief created a portal for me to mourn another great loss in my life. The Guardian (Dec 2, 2016)
    from the Old Saxon word meaning "over, above"
  2. overthrow
    cause the downfall of
    Two of his passes were intercepted; three others that might have gone for touchdowns were overthrown. Seattle Times (Nov 9, 2016)
    from the Old Saxon word meaning "over, above"
  3. prefix
    an affix that is added in front of the word
    The prefix "cyber-" is a shortening of "cybernetics," which is itself based on a Greek word relating to steering, piloting, or governance. The Verge (Dec 16, 2015)
    from the Old French root meaning "before"
  4. preface
    a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
    “Readers…will find myths about Kafka exploded,” writes Shelley Frisch in her translator’s preface. Economist (Nov 10, 2016)
    from the Old French root meaning "before"
  5. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
    Supporting images and text explore the antecedents of the costumes. New York Times (Nov 12, 2015)
    from the word-forming element meaning "before"
  6. antebellum
    belonging to a period before a war
    The storm also lashed Savannah, Georgia, another historic town of moss-draped squares and antebellum mansions. Washington Times (Oct 8, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "before"
  7. semi
    the round in a competition before the last round
    Open champion Wawrinka was seeking to reach the semis for the fourth consecutive year and was full of aggression in the early stages. Reuters (Nov 18, 2016)
    from the Greek and Latin root meaning "half"
  8. seminar
    any meeting for an exchange of ideas
    To keep her mind occupied, she attended seminars. Wall Street Journal (Dec 2, 2016)
    from the Greek and Latin root meaning "half"
  9. hemisphere
    half of a round, three-dimensional shape
    But brain scans soon after birth showed excess fluid and abnormalities in his cortex and corpus callosum, which separates the two hemispheres. New York Times (Nov 22, 2016)
    from the Greek and Latin root meaning "half"
  10. hemicycle
    a shape with one straight side and one round side
    The vast hemicycle was a compact mass of cheering deputies, all waving aloft in their hands papers and handkerchiefs. Barnard, Charles Inman
    from the Greek and Latin root meaning "half"
  11. subconscious
    just below the level of awareness
    Most people are unaware of their implicit biases, which are subtle and often subconscious stereotypes that affect decisions and behavior. US News (Sep 28, 2016)
    from the Latin root meaning "under"
  12. subdue
    hold within limits and control
    Fruit is a great weapon to satisfy and subdue our intense sweet cravings. Washington Times (Nov 4, 2016)
    from the Latin root meaning "under"
  13. transcend
    go beyond the scope or limits of
    They transcend time, space, performer and genre, and the event was programmed to illustrate that fact. Washington Post (Nov 17, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "across, beyond"
  14. transgress
    pass beyond, as a limit or boundary
    I knew I was taking what was not mine; I knew also I was transgressing Sir William's orders. Chambers, Robert W.
    from the word-forming element meaning "across, beyond"
  15. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
    Yet the book seeks to empower referees and umpires, not undermine them. Washington Post (Dec 2, 2016)
    from the Old English word meaning "under"
  16. underestimate
    make too low an approximation of
    “People tend to overestimate the awkwardness and underestimate how good the recipient of gratitude will feel,” he says. Time (Nov 23, 2016)
    from the Old English word meaning "under"
  17. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
    His flat, uninflected rectangles of solid color bore superficial resemblance to 1960s Minimalist art, which they predated by nearly a decade. Los Angeles Times (Nov 11, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "above"
  18. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
    “But I forgive you,” I added, which was supercilious and false. New York Times (Mar 11, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "above"
  19. beloved
    dearly loved
    The stage musical echoes the beloved Disney film, but doesn’t mimic it scene for scene. Seattle Times (Dec 2, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "to, completely"
  20. betray
    deliver to an enemy by treachery
    I’d been betrayed by someone I considered a friend, and doing my best in a very difficult situation. Slate (Nov 21, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "to, completely"
  21. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
    There are benevolent, perhaps even beautiful, possibilities in the idea of games learning from players. The Guardian (Oct 26, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "well"
  22. benefactor
    a person who helps people or institutions
    It includes the philanthropists and benefactors and advisory members who have so generously given not only their money but their time. Washington Times (Sep 24, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "well"
  23. homogeneous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
    On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, beating just long enough to form a homogeneous dough. Washington Post (Sep 23, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "same"
  24. homonym
    a word pronounced or spelled the same with another meaning
    Or maybe they are more like nonverbal homonyms—a pair of gestures that look the same but hold different meanings. Slate (Apr 3, 2015)
    from the word-forming element meaning "same"
Created on Mon Dec 05 14:18:15 EST 2016 (updated Mon Dec 19 12:21:38 EST 2016)

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