Section 1
The Root GRAT: Pleasant, Thank, Favor
Let's start with words that spread good vibes! The root GRAT is all about being pleasant and thankful. Check out these words that all share a connection to favors and gratitude.
Key Words
| congratulate (v.) | express one’s pleasure to another person at that person’s success |
| gracious (adj.) | pleasant; courteous; kindly |
| grateful (adj.) | feeling or expressing gratitude; thankful; obliged |
| gratify (v.) | give or be a source of pleasure or satisfaction |
| gratis (adv.) | without charge or payment; free |
| gratitude (n.) | thankfulness |
| gratuitous (adj.) | given freely; unwarranted |
| gratuity (n.) | present of money in return for a favor or service; tip |
| ingrate (n.) | ungrateful person |
| ingratiate (v.) | establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of another |
Example Usage
- I would consider myself a complete ingrate if I didn’t send a thank-you note for the birthday gifts.
- Some hotels charge for Wi-Fi, but this one provides it gratis to all its guests.
- Compliments about her beautiful artwork always gratify the young painter.