In Grade 5 Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book B, Lesson 14 introduces students to nine emotion-related vocabulary words drawn from Latin and Greek roots, including condole, doleful, irascible, irate, ire, malevolent, volition, zeal, and zealot. Students learn how roots such as doleo meaning to grieve, ira meaning anger, volo meaning to wish, and zelos meaning zeal form the basis of each word's meaning. Practice exercises build skills in identifying synonyms, antonyms, and correct word usage in context.
Section 1
Root: DOLEO - To Grieve
Let's explore words that come from the Latin root DOLEO, meaning 'to grieve.' These words all relate to feelings of sadness and sympathy.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| condole | (v.) To express sympathy (used with with) |
| doleful | (adj.) Mournful; sad |
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Section 2
Root: IRA - Anger
Watch out! These words all stem from the Latin root IRA, which means 'anger.' They describe everything from mild irritation to full-blown rage.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| irascible | (adj.) Irritable; hot tempered |
| irate | (adj.) Angry; enraged |
| ire | (n.) Anger; rage |
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Section 3
Root: VOLO - To Wish
What do you wish for? The Latin root VOLO, 'to wish,' gives us words related to choice, will, and intention—both good and bad.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| malevolent | (adj.) Wishing harm to others; malicious |
| volition | (n.) A conscious choice; use of one's will to make a decision |
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Section 4
Root: ZELOS - Zeal
Get passionate! Words from the Greek root ZELOS, meaning 'zeal,' are all about intense passion, devotion, and enthusiasm for a cause.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| zeal | (n.) Passionate devotion to a cause; ardor |
| zealot | (n.) A zealous person; a fanatic |
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Section 1
Root: DOLEO - To Grieve
Let's explore words that come from the Latin root DOLEO, meaning 'to grieve.' These words all relate to feelings of sadness and sympathy.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| condole | (v.) To express sympathy (used with with) |
| doleful | (adj.) Mournful; sad |
📝Example Usage:
Section 2
Root: IRA - Anger
Watch out! These words all stem from the Latin root IRA, which means 'anger.' They describe everything from mild irritation to full-blown rage.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| irascible | (adj.) Irritable; hot tempered |
| irate | (adj.) Angry; enraged |
| ire | (n.) Anger; rage |
📝Example Usage:
Section 3
Root: VOLO - To Wish
What do you wish for? The Latin root VOLO, 'to wish,' gives us words related to choice, will, and intention—both good and bad.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| malevolent | (adj.) Wishing harm to others; malicious |
| volition | (n.) A conscious choice; use of one's will to make a decision |
📝Example Usage:
Section 4
Root: ZELOS - Zeal
Get passionate! Words from the Greek root ZELOS, meaning 'zeal,' are all about intense passion, devotion, and enthusiasm for a cause.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| zeal | (n.) Passionate devotion to a cause; ardor |
| zealot | (n.) A zealous person; a fanatic |
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