GATECounsellor VPL-1

Vocabulary Practice Lesson-1

Origin/Funda* Example
senex-old Senile: deterioration often accompanying
old age, esp. mental
Senior: of the greater age; older

loqui- to speak Obloquy: verbal abuse; infamy

Colloquy: a formal discussion

alg-Pain Analgesic: a medication that reduces or

eliminates pain

ambular- to go Ambulatory: able to walk

pre-before Amble: to move unhurriedly (recall it from
ambulance)
Preamble: a preliminary introduction to a
statute or constitution

psych- spirit, soul Psychiatrist: physician specializing in

sm-body psychiatry
Psychology: the science dealing with the
mind, mental and emotional processes
Somatic: of the body; physical

EXERCISE 1
Now, find the meaning of these words:

1. Senate
2. Eloquence
3. Nostalgia
4. Psychosomatic
5. Soliloquy

*Some words can be remembered by relevant tricks (used by aspirants). We do not claim for the origin of
any word. We only discuss the best possible way to track their meaning.