Daily Editorial

About: the root word “Spond/Spons” is a Latin root derived from the word “Spondere” which means “To pledge”. The other implicated meaning derived from this root are “a surety, guarantee; give assurance, promise solemnly”.

Words:
Correspond (verb): have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly.

Despond (verb): become dejected and lose confidence.

Despondency (noun): low spirits from loss of hope or courage; dejection.

Espouse (noun): adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).

Irresponsible (adjective): (of a person, attitude, or action) not showing a proper sense of responsibility.

Respond (verb): say something in reply.

Responsibility (noun): the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Riposte (noun): a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.

Sponsor (noun): a person or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs involved in staging a sporting or artistic event in return for advertising.

Spouse (noun): a husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.