Root: ceed/ced/cess/cide

Meaning: depart, yield, go

1. accede: to give consent
2. antecedent: to come before in time
3. incessant: going without interruption
4. secede: to withdraw formally
5. retrocede: recede, retire

Root: acr/o/ acu/ acet/ acr

Meaning: vertically, topmost point, sharp

1. acrobat: adept gymnast
2. acrostic: short puzzle at the beginning or end of the verse line
3. acrophobia: fear of high places
4. acrid: harsh, unpleasant
5. acrimonious: bitter, sharp

Context:

1. The country had to accede to the wishes of the terrorists and release their leader
2. An antecedent is a noun that is referred to the following pronoun
3. The monsoons came with incessant rainfall
4. When Croseus lost the war he seceded his kingdom to the King of Prussia
5. A king retrocedes his throne when he installs the Prince as the King
6. The moonlight circus is famous for its acrobats who perform unbelievable tricks
7. Modern poetry involves acrostics as a technicality
8. John’s acrophobia deterred him from climbing mountains
9. The newspaper carried acrid comments on the politician
10. The acrimonious remarks of the speaker invited brickbats from the audience

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