Ch 3.1: Unit 7

This group of words is built on the Latin root PORTARE, meaning 'to carry'.

Key Words

Example Usage

• The children began to importune their parents for a new puppy until they finally agreed.
• The new teacher worked hard to build a good rapport with her students during the first week of school.

Word Spark

• importunate: Like a toddler at the grocery store checkout, repeatedly asking for candy.
• rapport: Think of two bandmates who can play a song together perfectly without even looking at each other.

These words come from the Latin root FERRE, which means 'to bear or carry'.

Key Words

Example Usage

• My brother's constant humming while I'm trying to study is absolutely insufferable.
• The conferment of the award on the young scientist was a highlight of the ceremony.

Word Spark

• insufferable: Imagine sitting next to someone on a quiet bus who is talking loudly on their phone.
• preferential: Think of a shop owner letting a regular customer pick from new items before they're put on display.

This set of words is derived from the Greek root PHOREIN, meaning 'to carry or to bring'.

Key Words

Example Usage

• A small park was located on the periphery of the bustling downtown area.
• After scoring the winning goal, the player was filled with a sense of euphoria.

Word Spark

• periphery: Like standing at the very edge of a concert crowd, far from the stage.
• euphoria: Think of the feeling you get on the first day of summer vacation, with no school for months.

These words are related to the Latin root GERERE or GESTUM, meaning 'to bear or carry'.

Key Words

Example Usage

• The small cafe became congested with customers during the lunch rush.
• The director tends to gesticulate with his hands when explaining a scene to the actors.

Word Spark

• congested: Like a single hallway when the bell rings and every classroom empties at once.
• gestate: Think of letting a plan for a surprise party slowly form in your mind over several weeks.