Root: Poly

Meaning: many

Polychromatic -adj-

• multicolored

• Rainbows are polychromatic

Polyglot -n-

• one who can speak or write several languages

• The interpreter was a polyglot

Polyphony -n-

• music consisting of two or more harmonious melodies

• The band produced a polyphony

Root: Ambi

Meaning: on both sides

Ambiguous -adj-

• unclear in meaning because of being understandable in more than one way

• The word “gone” is ambiguous

Ambient -adj-

• existing or present on all sides

• The room had ambient lighting

Ambivalent -adj-

• holding opposite feelings toward someone or something

• We’re often ambivalent about our siblings

Ambidextrous -adj-

• able to use both hands equally well

• In lacrosse, it helps to be ambidextrous

Root: Duc

Meaning: to lead

Conducive -adj-

• tending to promote, encourage, or assist

• Exercise is conducive to health

Deduction -n-

• the reaching of a conclusion by reasoning

• Detectives use deduction

Induce -v-

• to persuade or influence

• The doctor induced labor

Extra word

• Grotesque -adj-

  • hideously deformed, extremely ugly

  • Medusa was grotesque