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RED HOT ROOT WORDS
RED HOT ROOT WORDS
Lesson 42Mrs. Pope7th Grade Reading
Governmental Words
Red Hot Root WordsPrefixesMeaningWords You Already Knowcrac, cracyrule, powerdemocracydomrule, powerdominatefeder, fidfaith, trustfederal, confideaffidavit noun a statement (usually written) made under oath
affidavitHe signed an affidavit claiming to be the real owner of the property.
aristocracy noun people in the upper class; a government run by the upper class
aristocracyThe citizens revolted against the aristocracy and formed a government that represented all citizens, regardless of wealth or social standing.
autocrat noun a ruler with unlimited powers
autocratWhile the autocrat had ultimate power, he truly tried to treat his people well.
confident adjective self-assured; having full trust
confidentI am confident that I will be able to do it.
confidential adjective secretive or relating to secret matters
confidentialWhat I am about to tell you is strictly confidential. Dont tell anyone.
domineering adjective overbearing; inclined to rule with arrogance
domineeringDomineering people often get their way, but everyone thinks they are bullies.
dominion noun supreme authority; an empire
dominionThe king had dominion over the entire country.
federation noun a union a league of individual people or states
federationAs a group, the federation decided to send aid to the war-torn country.
fidelity noun faithfulness; loyalty; belief
fidelityFidelity is a key ingredient of good friendships and marriages.
infidel noun an unbeliever; someone who has no faith
infidelThe infidel was banished from the church.
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