Lesson 8: 26. Ject, 27. Vert (Vers), 28. Mis (Miss, Mit, Mitt), 29. Locut (Loqu), 30. Fer(ous)

Let's explore words that are all about throwing, casting, or forcing something into place, all thanks to the Latin root 'ject'.

Key Words

Example Usage

• My sister was quite dejected after her science project received a low grade.
• The referee had no choice but to eject the player who was arguing about the call.
• A catapult is an ancient weapon designed to launch a projectile over castle walls.

Get ready to turn things around! The root 'vert' or 'vers' comes from the Latin word for 'turn,' and it’s the key to understanding words about changing, spinning, and shifting focus.

Key Words

Example Usage

• After the holiday break, we will revert to our normal class schedule.
• A versatile chef can cook many different types of cuisine, from Italian to Japanese.
• The security camera footage provided incontrovertible proof that the raccoon was the one who knocked over the trash cans.

These words are all about being sent! The root 'mis,' 'miss,' 'mit,' or 'mitt' packs a lot of meaning into sending things out, across, or away.

Key Words

Example Usage

• The wifi signal was intermittent, so my video call kept freezing.
• The parent felt remiss for forgetting to pack a lunch for their child.
• A special emissary was sent to negotiate the terms of the peace treaty.

Time to talk about talking! The root 'locut' or 'loqu' comes from the Latin word for 'speak,' so all these words have something to do with conversation and speech.

Key Words

Example Usage

• Instead of saying 'I was fired,' my uncle used the circumlocution 'my position was eliminated.'
• The loquacious student was a joy in class discussions but sometimes talked when others wanted to speak.
• To become a great presenter, you should study elocution to improve your public speaking.

This final group of words is all about carrying, bearing, or producing something, all thanks to the powerful Latin root 'fer' and the suffix '-ferous'.

Key Words

Example Usage

• The little boy made a vociferous objection when his mom said it was bedtime.
• A bouquet of odoriferous roses filled the entire room with a lovely scent.
• The long, warm car ride had a somniferous effect on the children, who were all asleep in minutes.