3MS 7 Flashcards
captivate, miscreant, capitulate, circumspect (12 cards)
What word means to attract and hold the interest and attention of, especially as by beauty or excellence?
captivate
What word means a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks a law or rule?
miscreant
What word means to cease to resist an opponent or unwelcome demand; surrender?
capitulate
What word means cautious or careful; to look around before taking an action?
circumspect
What is the part of speech of CAPTIVATE?
verb
What is the part of speech of MISCREANT?
noun
What is the part of speech of CAPITULATE?
verb
What is the part of speech of CIRCUMSPECT?
adjective
What does the root word CAP/CAPT mean?
take, seize
What does the root word CRE/CRED mean?
to trust; to believe
What does the root word CAPIT mean?
head
What does the root word SPECT mean?
to see, to look