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Understanding Roots: Key Vocabulary and Concepts in English Language

This lesson explores essential vocabulary rooted in different definitions and uses, focusing on various parts of speech such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Key terms include "aggregate," meaning a whole composed of parts; "adhere," which pertains to sticking tightly; "egregious," indicating something conspicuously bad; and "gregarious," describing a sociable nature. We also cover words like "facsimile," "inherent," and "dissimulate," each providing depth to understanding language structure and meaning. Enhance your English proficiency by mastering these terms!

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Understanding Roots: Key Vocabulary and Concepts in English Language

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  1. Lesson 27 The Roots –greg-, -here-, and –sim- By: AleMarGab

  2. Aggregate • Adj. Total, amounting to a whole • Noun. A total composed of different parts • Verb. To add up

  3. Adhere • Verb. To stick tightly to a surface • To be loyal or devoted to something

  4. Cohere • Verb. To stick together in a mass that resists separation • To be internally consistent and have logically linked parts

  5. Egregious • Adj. Conspicuously bad or offensive

  6. Facsimile • Noun. An exact copy or reproduction

  7. Gregarious • Adj. Sociable, seeking and enjoying the company of others

  8. Ensemble • Noun. A whole unit or group composed of complimentary or coordinated parts

  9. Semblance • Noun. An outward or a token appearance • A very small amount

  10. Inherent • Adj. Inborn, naturally a part of something

  11. Dissimulate • Verb. To disguise under a fake appearance; to conceal feelings or intentions

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