English IV Unit 2 | 39 Verified Q&As on Word Roots, Classical Vocabulary & Etymology | Literature 2025

This expert-verified document presents 39 well-defined vocabulary terms from Unit 2 of English IV (2025), with a focus on Latin and Greek roots, figurative meanings, and classical references. Students will explore root families such as CANT ("to sing"), LUD/LUS ("to play"), PHAN/PHEN ("to appear"), VER ("truth"), TURB ("confusion"), VOLV/VOLU ("to roll or turn"), and UT/US ("to use"). Each word is precisely explained, with examples that connect meaning to modern usage and help students master both the literal and nuanced senses of terms. Included in the set are terms such as incantation, phantasmagoria, verisimilitude, usury, and utilitarian, as well as classical allusions like Muse, Iris, and Mausoleum, which enrich understanding of literary heritage and word origins. These vocabulary words appear frequently in literary texts, standardized exams, and academic writing. This resource is ideal for high school seniors, especially those in AP English, dual-credit English, or college prep courses. It is also valuable for SAT, ACT, or GRE test-takers and for students developing advanced vocabulary for essays and critical reading. Teachers and tutors can use it for reinforcing root-based learning and historical-literary context. Keywords: vocabulary roots, English IV, SAT words, Latin roots, Greek roots, word formation, classical allusions, advanced vocabulary, AP English, etymology, literary vocabulary, usury, verisimilitude, phantasm, muse, cantata, allude, convoluted, utilitarian, olfactory, language development