Vocabulary From Classical Roots, Book A Lesson 4

ROOT "incipio

to begin

inception (n.)

The beginning of something.

incipient (adj.)

In its early stages; beginning

ROOT "nihil

nothing

annihilate (v.)

To destroy completely

nihilism (n.)

The total rejection of religious or moral beliefs.

ROOT "nego, negare

to deny

negate (v.)

1. To disprove, to nullify; 2. To rule out; to cancel

renegade (n.)

One who deserts a group, cause, faith, etc.; an outlaw

ROOT "vanus, vacuus

empty

vacuous (adj.)

Empty, especially of meaning or purpose

vanity (n.)

1. Conceit, especially about one's appearance. 2. Something worthless or useless.

vaunt (v.)

to boast; to brag about

ROOT "aperio

to open

aperture (n.)

An opening, especially one that admits light

overt (adj.)

Done or shown openly