Vocabulary From Latin and Greek Roots — Level XI, Unit 4, Vocabulary From Latin and Greek Roots — Level XI, Unit 3
denigrate
to attack the character of; to mock
negate
to cancel the effect of; to nullify
impair
to cause to diminish in strength, value, or quality
appall
to fill with horror or disapproval
malinger
to pretend to be sick in order to avoid something
malign
to speak of maliciously; to insult
negligible
unimportant; insignificant
peccant
violating a moral law; sinful
pallid
lacking color; dull
pejorative
negative and critical; insulting
negligent
not properly attentive
candid
open and sincere
incandescent
shining brilliantly
verdant
green; lush with vegetation
verdure
greenery; fresh and ripe vegetation
impeccable
having no flaws
candor
a frankness or sincerity of expression; an openness
viridity
a lack of experience; an innocence
malaise
a sense of unease; depression
peccadillo
a small sin or fault
pallor
an extreme or unnatural paleness
livid
enraged; furious