Word Part for the week of May 8-12, 2017

MAND (MANDAT)
Derived from Latin
Definition: Order, command, commit

5/8/17 MANDATE (Noun/Verb)- man-dt- (1) an official order or commission

to do something (2) to give (someone) authority to act in a certain way
Synonym- instruct(ion)
Antonym-breach
The marshal was given a mandate to use all resources to bring in the escaped
prisoner.

5/9/17 COUNTERMAND (Verb)- koun-ter-mand- to revoke (an order)

Synonym-cancel
Antonym-uphold
Because the general did not agree with the colonels order, he decided to
countermand it.

5/10/17 REMAND (Verb)- ri-mand- Send back (order) a defendant who is on

bail or in custody, especially when a trial is adjourned; recommit to a prison
Synonym-arrest
Antonym-free
Since the retrial resulted in a verdict of guilty, the judge was obliged to remand
the defendant to the state penitentiary.

5/11/17 WRIT OF MANDAMUS (Noun)- rit-of- man-dey-muh-s- Written order from

a court to enforce the fulfillment of some official public duty or to correct an
abuse of discretion
Synonym-subpoena
Antonym-acquittal
Several prominent citizens have applied for a writ of mandamus to compel the
Mayor to publish the budget as required by law.

5/12/17 MANDATORY (Adj)- mand-tr- required by law or rules

Synonym: obligatory
Antonym: unnecessary
A passing grade in all core classes is a mandatory graduation requirement.
 Word part for the week of May 15-19, 2017
VICT (VINC)
Derived from Latin
Definition: conquer, show conclusively

5/15/17 VANQUISH (Verb)-van-kwish- overcome in battle; conquer

Synonym- overpower
Antonym- surrender
The warriors expected to vanquish their opponent and take control of their
enemys territory.

5/16/17 EVICT (Verb) e-vikt- expel by legal process

Synonym- dislodge
Antonym- welcome
Some landlords will evict tenants who are habitually late paying their rent.

5/17/17 EVINCE (Verb) e-vins show clearly; disclose

Synonym- manifest
Antonym- conceal
Songs that evince the thoughts and emotions of many generations become
classics.

5/18/17 INVINCIBLE (Adjective) in-vin-so-bol incapable of being conquered

Synonym- indestructible
Antonym- destructible
Superman is invincible, as long as he stays clear of kryptonite.

5/19/17 PROVINCE (Noun) /prvns/ a principal administrative division of

certain countries or empires
Synonym- territory
Antonym- whole