Learn on PengiVocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots, Book 1, Level VIIUnit 13 ~ Unit 16

Ch 4.1: Unit 13

In this Grade 5 lesson from Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots, Book 1, Level VII, students explore ten vocabulary words derived from five Latin roots: JUBIL, HILAR, FRUG/FRUI, CELEBER/CELEBR, and LUD/LUS. Words such as jubilant, exhilarating, frugal, celebrant, and illusion are taught through etymology, example sentences, and context-based exercises. Students practice applying each word's precise meaning by completing sentences and fill-in-the-blank activities drawn from Unit 13.

Section 1

Root: JUBIL

Let's explore words from the root JUBIL, which means "to shout for joy"!

Key Words

WordDefinition
JUBILEE (n.)A joyous celebration
JUBILANT (adj.)Full of joy

Example Usage

  • The fans in the stadium were jubilant because their team had just won the championship.
  • The community decided to have a massive jubilee when the long-lost historical statue was finally returned.

Section 2

Root: HILAR

Get ready to smile with words from the root HILAR, meaning "cheerful."

Key Words

WordDefinition
HILARITY (n.)Fun; merriment
EXHILARATING (adj.)Bringing great joy and excitement

Example Usage

  • The comedy show was a night of great hilarity because the stand-up comic's jokes were perfectly timed.
  • Riding the fastest roller coaster in the world was an exhilarating experience because of the steep drops and high speeds.

Section 3

Root: FRUG, FRUI

These words from the root FRUG, FRUI, which means "to enjoy," show different ways of getting satisfaction.

Key Words

WordDefinition
FRUITFUL (adj.)Bringing forth much; productive
FRUGAL (adj.)Not spending much money; cheap

Example Usage

  • The inventor's research was so fruitful that she developed three new patents in a single year.
  • Maria wished she had been more frugal when she was younger so she could have saved for a car.

Section 4

Root: CELEBER, CELEBR

Let's honor the root CELEBER, CELEBR, which means "to celebrate, honor," with these festive words.

Key Words

WordDefinition
CELEBRATORY (adj.)Of or relating to a party or ceremony
CELEBRANT (n.)One who takes part in a ceremony, especially a religious ceremony
CELEBRITY (n.)Recognition by many; fame

Example Usage

  • After the final exam, all the students were in a celebratory mood because summer vacation had officially begun.
  • The chef, who was once cooking in a small diner, gained much celebrity when her restaurant received a top rating.

Section 5

Root: LUD, LUS

It's all fun and games with the root LUD, LUS, which means "game" or "to play"!

Key Words

WordDefinition
ILLUSION (n.)A false image or idea
DELUDE (v.)To trick; to fool

Example Usage

  • The traveler was under the illusion that he saw an oasis in the desert, but it was just a mirage.
  • The company tried to delude its customers by claiming its sugary cereal was a healthy breakfast option.

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Section 1

Root: JUBIL

Let's explore words from the root JUBIL, which means "to shout for joy"!

Key Words

WordDefinition
JUBILEE (n.)A joyous celebration
JUBILANT (adj.)Full of joy

Example Usage

  • The fans in the stadium were jubilant because their team had just won the championship.
  • The community decided to have a massive jubilee when the long-lost historical statue was finally returned.

Section 2

Root: HILAR

Get ready to smile with words from the root HILAR, meaning "cheerful."

Key Words

WordDefinition
HILARITY (n.)Fun; merriment
EXHILARATING (adj.)Bringing great joy and excitement

Example Usage

  • The comedy show was a night of great hilarity because the stand-up comic's jokes were perfectly timed.
  • Riding the fastest roller coaster in the world was an exhilarating experience because of the steep drops and high speeds.

Section 3

Root: FRUG, FRUI

These words from the root FRUG, FRUI, which means "to enjoy," show different ways of getting satisfaction.

Key Words

WordDefinition
FRUITFUL (adj.)Bringing forth much; productive
FRUGAL (adj.)Not spending much money; cheap

Example Usage

  • The inventor's research was so fruitful that she developed three new patents in a single year.
  • Maria wished she had been more frugal when she was younger so she could have saved for a car.

Section 4

Root: CELEBER, CELEBR

Let's honor the root CELEBER, CELEBR, which means "to celebrate, honor," with these festive words.

Key Words

WordDefinition
CELEBRATORY (adj.)Of or relating to a party or ceremony
CELEBRANT (n.)One who takes part in a ceremony, especially a religious ceremony
CELEBRITY (n.)Recognition by many; fame

Example Usage

  • After the final exam, all the students were in a celebratory mood because summer vacation had officially begun.
  • The chef, who was once cooking in a small diner, gained much celebrity when her restaurant received a top rating.

Section 5

Root: LUD, LUS

It's all fun and games with the root LUD, LUS, which means "game" or "to play"!

Key Words

WordDefinition
ILLUSION (n.)A false image or idea
DELUDE (v.)To trick; to fool

Example Usage

  • The traveler was under the illusion that he saw an oasis in the desert, but it was just a mirage.
  • The company tried to delude its customers by claiming its sugary cereal was a healthy breakfast option.

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