Vocabulary From Latin and Greek Roots � Level IX, Unit 8

impediment

something that gets in the way; an obstacle

expedient

practical; prudent

pedestrian

lacking excitement; ordinary and dull

pedant

one possessing abundant knowledge of minor, often uninteresting, things

pedagogue

a teacher, especially one who is dull and narrow minded

travesty

a bad imitation of; a perversion of

vested

significant to one's own profit or well-being

vestment

clothing worn to symbolize religious or political authority

divest

to strip or remove a title or position of authority

corporeal

having to do with the body

corpulent

extremely fat; obese

incorporate

to bring together features, ideas, or elements