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