LATIN WORD ELEMENTS IN ENGLISH Edition-01 By: Md. Makhjanul Islam Tauhid. Contact: 01196103435 & also at:
[email protected] Latin English source Root(s)/citation form
Definition(s)
Example(s) of Root(s)
Acerbate- Cause to be bitter or resentful; To irritate. Acerbic- Bitter and sour. Acumen- Quickness of perception, sharpness. Acupuncture- Treatment of acerb,acu,acr sharp, to pain or disease by inserting the tips of acerbus, i,aci sharpen, needles at specific points on the skin. acris, acuere needle, bitter Acuity- Sharpness (eg of mind, vision, etc) .Acrimony - A rough and bitter manner. Acidulate- Make sour or sourer. Acidophilic-(Especially of some bacteria) growing well in an acid medium.
aequare
aevum
ager, agri, agro agere, actum,
equ
eval
agr
to make equal, even
Equivocate- use ambiguous words and expressions to mislead. Adequate- Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task. Equilibrium - A stable situation in which forces cancel one another. Equability-the condition of being uniform or equal. Equalitarian- A person who believes in the equality of all people. Equanimity- Evenness of mind or temper; the ability to stay cool in danger. EquativeDenoting identity or equivalence.
age
Coeval- Of the same period. Medieval Relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages. Primeval- earliest, first, original, early, old, ancient, prehistoric, primitive.
field
Agrestic- Characteristic of the fields or country. Agronomy- The application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production.
to act, to do
Agility- The gracefulness of a person or Page 1 of 22
agitare
alius
alter
altus
ambulare
agi,act,age
ali
alter,adul
alt
amb
animal that is quick and nimble. Agitate Try to stir up public opinion. other, else
Alias- A name that has been assumed temporarily. Alienate - Arouse hostility or indifference where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness.
other
Altercation- Noisy quarrel. Alter ego- the other self; A very close and trusted friend who seems almost a part of yourself. Adulterate- Mixed with impurities. Adulate-Flatter other person in an obsequious manner. AdulteryExtramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations.
high
Altimeter- An instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation. Exaltation- A state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion. Alto - The highest adult male singing voice, above tenor.
Preamble- A preliminary statement or introduction. Ambulatory - Relating to or to walk, to go adapted for walking. Amble-Walk at an easy pace.
amare, amor, amat,ami,am to love, love, amatum, o friend amicus
anim anima
annus
enni/anni
Amateur- Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime. Amiable- friendly and pleasant in temperament; likeable. Amicable-In friendly spirit. EnamoredMarked by foolish or unreasoning fondness.
life, soul, breath, mind
Animism-The attribution of a soul to natural objects and phenomena. Animosity-A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility. Inanimate- Appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse. Unanimous In complete agreement.
year
Biennial-Recurring every two years. Centennial-a hundredth anniversary. Bicentennial - of or relating to an age or period of 200 years. Perennial -lasting through many years. Page 2 of 22
apparere
appa,appe
aptare, aptus, apere apt,ept
aqua
arbiter
arbor
ardere
artis
audire
aqua
arbit
arbor
ardu,ardo
art
aud
augere aug
Apparent- Clearly revealed to the mind or to come forth, the senses or judgment, appearancebe visible Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing. Aptitude-A natural propensity or talent. Adaptable-adjective able to adjust to new to fit, suitable conditions. Ineptitude -having or showing no skill.
water
Aqueous-Similar to, containing or dissolved in water. Aquarelle-a painting in thin, usu. transparent watercolors. Aquatic- Relating to water. Aqueduct - a pipeline for water
judge
Arbitration-(law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management). Arbitrary-based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
tree
Arboretum-A facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition. Arboreal-Of or relating to or formed by trees, Arborist - someone working with trees. Arbor - a shady area formed by trees. Arborous - having many trees.
to burn
Arduous-Steep; difficult to climb; Difficult to accomplish. Ardor- zeal, burning enthusiasm, passion.
art
Artifice-clever or cunning devices or expedients, esp. as used to trick or deceive others. Artifact-A product of human art and workmanship. Artisan - a person skilled in a craft.
to hear
Audit-An official examination and verification of accounts. Audible - loud enough to be heard. Audiovisual - relating to sound and vision.
to increase
Augmentation- the action or process of making or becoming greater in size or amount. Augur-Be a sign of something to come, esp. something important or bad, (increase the possibility of something to Page 3 of 22
happen). August-inspiring reverence and admiration.
avis
bird
Avionics-Science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics. Aviation-the flying or operating of aircraft. Aviary-a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in. Avian-of or relating to birds. Aviatrix - a female airplane pilot.
beatus
blessed, happy
Beatific-Making blessed; supreme happiness. Blessedness.
to wage war, war
Rebellious-Resisting control or authority. Bellicose- inclined to war or fighting; warlike. Belligerent - hostile, ready to fight. Rebel - person who opposes and fights.
well
Beneficent- Generous in assistance to the poor. Benefactor - person who gives money to a cause. Beneficial - producing a good effect. Benevolent - showing kindness or goodwill. Benediction-The act of praying for divine protection.
good
Bonanza-An especially rich vein of precious ore; A sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money). Bonny-Very pleasing to the eye. Bon voyage -An organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture.
short, brief
Abbreviate-shorten esp. represent (a word etc.) by a part of it. Breviary(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders.
avi
bellare, bellum
bene
bonus, bon
brevis
cadere
caedere, cide
beat
belli
bene
bon
brev
cad,cid
fall
to cut, kill
imparting Beatitude-
Recidivism-Habitual relapse into crime. Cascade-A small waterfall, typically one of several that falls in stages down a steep rocky slope. Cadaver-A human corpse, esp one used for organ transplant or dissection. Decadent -State of decay. Incision-The act of cutting in, esp (surgery) Page 4 of 22
cid,cis
into the soft tissues of the body. PesticideA chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects).
cant,chant canere, cantare, cantus
to sing
Recant- withdraws and renounces (a former belief or statement) as erroneous or heretical. Chant-a spoken singsong phrase, esp. one performed in unison by a crowd etc. Cantata -a short narrative or descriptive composition with vocal solos and usu. chorus and orchestral accompaniment.
Capacious-Large in capacity. IncipientBeginning, coming into existence. Intercept-To stop and seize on the way capere, cap,cep,cip,c from one place to another. Participate-To to take, hold, captum, cip, eiv, have a share, or take part (in). Captive-a contain cept person or animal that has been taken prisoner or confined. Conceive-Have the idea for. Precept -A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought. caput, capitis
carnis
cavare, cavus
Cerebrum
cedere, cessum
cap,chap
carn
cav
cerb-
head
Cape-A covering for the shoulders attached as a tippet to a coat or cloak. Bicipital-Two-headed.
flesh
Carnal-Of the body or flesh; worldly. Carnival-A festival marked by merrymaking and processions. IncarnateTo embody in flesh, give human form to. Carnivore-A terrestrial or aquatic flesheating mammal.
to make hollow
Cavernous-A large cave or a large underground chamber. Cavity-A hollow. Excavate-Recover through digging.
brain; that part of the brain that is concerned with the coordination of body movements
Cerebral - pertaining to the brain. Cerebrate - to use the brain. Cerebrospinal - pertaining to the brain and the spinal cord
to go, withdraw,
Concession-yielding to something; givingup; surrender. Recede-go or move back or Page 5 of 22
Capio,cipio
ced,ces
move
cap-,cep-,cip-,-cept-
take
Accept - to take a thing that is offered. Perceive - to take notice of something.
center
Concentric-of or denoting circles, arcs, or other shapes that share the same center, the larger often completely surrounding the smaller. Concentrate- focus one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity. Egocentric - selfcentered. Eccentric - not having a common center, not according to norm. Centrifugal - moving outward from a center.
hundred, tenth, ten
Centurion- the commander of a century in the ancient Roman army.
to see as being different, to sift, distinguish
Discernperceive or recognize (something). Certitude-absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case.
citizen, community
Civic-of or relating to a city or town, esp. its administration. Civility- formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.
centr centrum
centum, centi cernere, certus
civis, civilis
clamare, clamor,clar
claudere, clausum
centi
cern,cert
civ,cit
clalr,clam
further away from a previous position. Exceed - to go beyond the limits. Accessible - easily entered, approached, or obtained.
Reclamation- Seek the return of (one's property, etc.). Clarity-Free from obscurity to shout, cry and easy to understand; the out acclaim, comprehensibility of clear expression. clear, to make Claret-a deep purplish-red color. Clamor clear to shout and make noise. Proclamation something announced officially in public. Clarification - an explanation.
clus.clois,clo to shut, close
Recluse-a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. CloisterA covered walk, often with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other, esp. in a convent, monastery, or cathedral. Enclosure-An area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier. Exclusion - shutting out, rejecting. Seclude - to keep away from; isolating. Page 6 of 22
clemens
clinare
colare
colere, cultus
coquere, coctum
cor, cordis corium corona
clem
clin
col,cul
cult, col
coc,cook
cord,cour cori
mild, merciful
Clemency-mildness; ready to forgive; gentle; kind; (of weather) temperate and comfortable. Inclement- (of the weather or climate) severe, esp. cold, rainy, or stormy.
Clinometers-An instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation. Incline-To to lean, slope lean forward or downward. Inclination - a leaning toward. Recline - to lean back and relax. Decline-become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
to strain, filter
Portcullis-Gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage. Percolate- (of liquid etc.) filter or ooze gradually (esp. through a porous surface); (of an idea etc.) permeate gradually. Colandera perforated metal or plastic container, used to strain off liquids.
to till, care, cultivate
Cult- A system of religious beliefs and rituals often false and cultivated. Analculture- A mixed bacterial culture; especially, one used in the preparation of autogenous vaccines. Apiculture- The raising and care of bees for commercial or agricultural purposes. Colonize- To migrate to and settle in; occupy as a colony. Cultigens- A cultivated plant of unknown or obscure taxonomic origin.
to cook, to mature
Precocious- Often derogatory (of a person, esp. a child and action) prematurely developed in some faculty or characteristic; (of plant) (of a plant) flowering or fruiting early. Concoction- a mixture of various ingredients or elements.
heart
Cordial- warm and friendly. Accord- (of a concept or fact) be harmonious or consistent with.
skin, hide
Excoriate- To strip the skin from; to criticize severely.
crown
Corona- A crown or crown-like structure. Page 7 of 22
corpus
credere, credens
crescere, cretum
crimen
cruciare, crux, crucis
culpare
cumulare
coro
Coronation- the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort. Coronary- (of blood vessels, nerves, etc.) resembling or encircling like a crown.
corp
body
Corporeal- Having material or physical form or substance. Corporation - a company recognized by law as a single body. Corpse - a dead body. Corporal pertaining to the body.
to believe, trust
Credentials- A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts. Credence belief that something is true or valid. Credulous - believing things too easily, gullible. Incredible – unbelievable.
to grow
Crescendo- (music) a gradual increase in loudness. Concretism- A representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms. Accretion- An increase by natural growth or addition.
crime, offense
Criminology- The scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour and law enforcement. Incriminate - Suggest that someone is guilty.
to torture, cross
Excruciating- Extremely painful. Crusadean organized campaign concerning a political, social, or religious issue, typically motivated by a fervent desire for change.
to blame, fault
Culpable- Deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious. Exculpate- show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.
to heap up
Accumulate - to gather or pile up. Cumulative - gradually building up.
to take care of, concern
Curate- a member of the clergy engaged as assistant to a vicar, rector, or parish priest. Manicure- a cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin.
to run, go
Precursor- a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner. Concur- Be in accord; be
cred
cres,cret,
crim
cruc,curx
culp
cumul
curare, cura, cur curatus
currere, cur,cour cursus, cour
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in agreement.
dens, dentis
deus, dei
dexter, dextro
dicere, dictare
dignus
dirigere, directus
docere, doctum
dominus
domus
tooth
DentureA dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth. Endodontia- The branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp. Dentifrice- A substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush.
god
Deify- Consider as a god or godlike. DeityAny supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force. Deism- The form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation.
right, right hand
Ambidextrous- Equally skilful with each hand. Dextrorotation- Rotation to the right.
to speak, say
Abdicate- Give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations. Indict- Accuse formally of a crime. Contradict - to express the opposite of. Prediction - a statement foretelling the future. Dictate - to speak out loud for another person to write down.
worthy, fitting, suitable
Condign- Fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment. Dignitary- An important or influential (and often overbearing) person.
to direct
Dirge- A song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person. Dirigible- Capable of being steered or directed.
to teach
Docent- Serving to instruct; teaching. Doctrine - A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school.
dom
lord, master
Domineering - excessively controlling. Predominate - to have more power than others.
dom
a dwelling, home
Domesticity- home or family life. Majordomo- the chief steward of a large household.
den,don
dei
dextr,dext
dict,dic
dign
dirig,direct
doc,doct
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donare, do
dormire, dorm
to give, to forgive
Condone- accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue. Donee-The person to whom a gift is made.
to sleep
Dormitory- A large sleeping-room with many beds; a resting place. Condorm-to sleep together. Dormant-lying asleep; inactive. Dormifacient- Bringing about sleep or aiding in attaining sleep; a dormifacient agent.
to lead, take, bring
Abduct- (crime) take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom. Seduction- Enticing someone astray from right behavior. Conducive- making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. Conduct - to lead musicians in playing music. Deduction - a subtraction of an amount.
dur
to harden, hard
Obdurate- stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Duress Compulsory force or threat. Durable having the quality of lasting. Enduring able to last.
ego
first person, singular pronoun
Egoistic - self-centered. Alter ego - a higher aspect of oneself. Egomania - excessive preoccupation with oneself.
err
Aberration- A state or condition markedly different from the norm. Err- To make a to wander, go mistake or be incorrect. Erratic- not even astray or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
don
dorm
duc,duct ducere, ductum
durare, durus
ego
errare, erratum
fabula
fabl
story
Confabulate- engage in conversation; talk. Fable- a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
facere, fac,fact,fix,fe to make, to factum, fect, c do fic
Manufacture- the making of articles on a large scale using machinery. Facsimile- an exact copy, esp. of written or printed material.
to deceive, disappoint
Fallacious- A mistaken belief, esp. based on unsound argument. InfallibleIncapable of error.
to bear, to
Relate-
fallere ferre, latum
fal
Make
a
logical
or
causal
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fervere
fer,lat
carry
ferv
Fervor- Feelings of great warmth and to boil, glow, intensity. Effervescent- (of a liquid) giving rage off bubbles; fizzy.
fidere, fid, fidelis, fides finire, finis, fin
fini
connection. Confer - to bring an honor to someone.
to trust, believe, faith
Perfidy- deceitfulness; untrustworthiness. Confide - place trust in someone. Fidelity – faithfulness. Fiduciary - a trustee.
to end, to limit
Infinity- Time without end. Finitebounded or limited. Confinementimprisonment, internment, custody, detention.
firmare
firm
Affirm- firm, corroborate. Firmament- the to make firm, heavens or the sky, esp. when regarded as strengthen a tangible thing.
flectere, flexus
flect,flex
to bend
Deflect - to bend course because of hitting something. Inflection - a bending in the voice's tone or pitch.
to flow
Confluence- the junction of two rivers, esp. rivers of approximately equal width. Effluvium- an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge. Influx- An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things. Flume- A narrow gorge with a stream running through it.
strong
Fort- (military) a fortified military post where troops are stationed. Fortify- Make strong or stronger.
to break
Frangible- Capable of being broken. Infringement- the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violation. Fracture - a break. Fragile - easy to break.
brother
Fraternal- Of or like a brother or brothers. Fraternize - associate or form a friendship with someone, esp. when one is not supposed to.
to flee
Centrifugal- moving or tending to move away from a center. Fugue- Music a contrapuntal composition in which a short melody or phrase (the subject) is introduced by one part and successively taken up by others and developed by interweaving the parts. Fugitive - a person
fluere, fluxum, fluctus
flux,flu
fortis
fort
frangere, fractum
frang,fract
frater
fugere, fugitum
frat
fug
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who is running away. Refuge - a sheltered place to flee to. Refugee - a person seeking protection.
fumus
generare, genus1
glomerare gnoscere, cognoscere, gnarus, cognitum
fum
gen
glom cogn,gnos,gn ar
smoke
Fumitory- an Old World plant with spikes of small tubular pink or white flowers and finely divided grayish leaves, often considered a weed. Fumaroles- an opening in or near a volcano, through which hot sulfurous gases emerge.
Generic- Characteristic of or relating to an birth, origin, entire class; general, not specific or special. race, species, Engender- cause or give rise to (a feeling, kind, to beget, situation, or condition). Genealogy - the produce study of the history of a family. Conglomeration- A number of different to form into a things, parts or items that are grouped ball together. Agglomerate- a mass of things collected together. to know
Gnostic- of or relating to knowledge, esp. esoteric mystical knowledge. Cognition process of acquiring knowledge. Incognito - disguised so no one knows you.
gratia, gratus grat
Gratitude- the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to agreeable, return kindness. Gratify - to please favor, thanks someone. Gratuity - a tip, token of appreciation.
gravare, gravis
Aggravate- Make worse. Gravamen- the to weigh essence or most serious part of a complaint down, heavy or accusation. Gravid- technical pregnant; carrying eggs or young.
grex, gregis, gregar
habere, habitum haerere
grav
greg,grex
hab,hib
Segregate-Separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation. flock, herd, to Congregation- A group of people who gather into a adhere to a common faith and habitually flock attend a given church. GregariousInstinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others. Inhibit-To put down by force or authority. Inhabit-Be an inhabitant of; spend most of to have, hold one's life in. Prohibit-Tending to discourage (especially of prices) to hold. to stick
Coherence-Logical, orderly, and consistent Page 12 of 22
here
relation of parts. Adhere-Be compatible or in accordance with.
herba
herb
grass, herb
Herbaceous-(botany) characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part. Herbicide any chemical used to kill unwanted plants, etc. Herbivorous - plant-eating. Herbal relating to plants.
hilarare, hilaris
hila
to gladden, merry
Hilarious-extremely amusing. ExhilarateFill with sublime emotion.
homi
man
Homicidal-The killing of a human being by another. Hominine-Characteristic of humankind.
hor
to shudder, terrible
Horrendous-Causing fear, dread or terror. Abhor- detest; regard with disgust and hatred.
homo
horrere
infra-, inferoinfra , infer judex, judicare jungere, junctum jus, juris, jurare
juvenis laudare, laudatum
jud jung,junct
jur,just
juven laud
lavare lav
Infrastructure - underlying framework of a under, below, system. Infrared - below the regular light beneath spectrum. judge
Judicial - having to do with judges or courts of law. Judiciary - a system of courts of law.
to join
Disjunction - a disconnection. Junction - a place where two things join.
law, right, to swear
Jurisprudence- the theory or philosophy of law; a legal system. Abjure-Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure. Perjury-Criminal offence of making false statements under oath.
young
Juvenescent-Growing or becoming young. Juvenile - youthful or childish. Rejuvenate - to bring back to youthful strength or appearance.
to praise, glory
Laudable-Worthy of high praise.
to wash
Lavender-A small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple flowers. Laver-a washing or fountain basin; a font. LavishGiving or producing in large quantities; profuse. Lavabo- the ritual washing of the celebrant's hands at the offertory of the Page 13 of 22
Mass.
laxare
legere, lectum3
lex, legis, legalis3
liber
liber
ligare
littera
lax
leg,lec,lit
lex,leg
libe,libr liber
lig.leg
lit,let
loqui, locutus loc,loq
to loosen, widen
Laxity-Not sufficiently strict or severe.
ElegantRefined and tasteful in appearance, behaviour or style. Elite-A group or class of persons enjoying to read, superior intellectual or social or economic choose, gather status. Dialect-The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people. Legend-A story about mythical or supernatural beings or event.
law
Privilege-A special right or advantage available only to a particular person or a group of people. Illegitimate-Contrary to or forbidden by law. Legislature-Persons, who make, amend or repeal laws.
book
Libel- Law a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation. Libretto- the text of an opera or other long vocal work.
free
Liberate - to set free. Libertine - a person with a free, wild lifestyle.
to bind
Allegiance- loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause. Allay- state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose, typically by treaty. Oblige-make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action. Ligature-A thing used for tying or binding something tightly.
letter
Obliterate- destroy utterly; wipe out. Literati-well-educated people who are interested in literature.
speak, talk
Soliloquy-Speech you make to yourself. Loquacious-Full of trivial conversation. Circumlocution-the use of many words where fewer would do, esp. in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive. Eloquent speaking beautifully and forcefully .Elocution - art of public speaking. Page 14 of 22
lucere, lux, lucis, lumen
lux,luc,lum
Translucent-Allowing light to pass through diffusely. Lucifer-A planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky. Luminous -Softly bright or to shine, light radiant. Elucidate - to explain, to throw light on. Lucid - easily understood, giving off light. Translucent - allowing light through, Illuminate - to fill with light. Lumen - unit measuring light.
to play, to mock
Interlude-a temporary amusement or entertaining episode. Ludicrous- absurd or ridiculous; laughable. Prelude introduction to the major performance. Illusion - misleading optical image or impression; delude - to mislead, deceive.
moon
Lunate-crescent-shaped. Lunula-A crescent-shaped mark, esp. the white area at the base of the fingernail. Lunar relating to the moon. Lunarscape - the surface of the moon. Lunatic - insane (as if driven mad by the moon).
great
Magnanimous-nobly generous; not petty in feelings or conduct. Magnificent – grand. Magnate - a powerful person, especially in business or industry.
malus, mal
bad, evil, wrong
Malevolent-wishing evil to others. Malfeasance-Law evildoing; illegal action. Grand mal- a serious form of epilepsy with loss of consciousness (compare petit mal). Malcontent - wrong content. Malicious showing strong ill will.
mandare, mando
to order, to command
Mandate-An official order or commission to do something. Commandment-a divine command.
hand
Emancipate- set free, esp. from legal, social, or political restrictions. ManumitFree from slavery or servitude. Maneuver to move by hand Manuscript - a book written by hand.
sea
Marina - a harbor for pleasure boats. Maritime - relating to the sea; submarine an undersea boat. Aquamarine - bluegreen in color, like sea water.
ludere, lus,lud lusum, ludus
luna
magnus, magna
luna/u
magn
mal,mal
mand
manus, mani, mani man
mare
mar
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mater medius, medio mens
migrare
militare
mater,matr
med,mid
men/t
migr
mili
mirare, mira miror, mirari
mother
Maternity - the state of being a mother. matriarch - a woman head of a household.
middle
Medieval - pertaining to the Middle Ages. Mediocre - only of medium (inferior) quality. Midriff - the area between the chest and the waist.
mind
Mentation-The process of using your mind to consider something carefully.
Migratory-A change of abode. EmigrantSomeone who leaves one country to settle to move from in another. Immigrant - a person who one place to moves to a new country to settle. Migrant another person who moves from place to place. Migration - the process of moving. to serve as soldiers
Demilitarize-remove all military forces from (an area). Militia-a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
to look at, to wonder at
Mirage-an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, esp. the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air.
to send, let, go
Emissary-Someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else. Remit-Send (money) in payment; hold back for a later time. Commissary(military) a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel).
to warn
Admonition-Cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness).
disease
Morbid-Suggesting an unhealthy mental state. Morbilli-An acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children.
to bite
Morsel-A small quantity of anything. Remorse-A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed).Mordacious-Capable of wounding.
mit,mis mittere, missum
monere, monitus
morbus
mordere, morsun
moni
morb
mors,mord
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moris
mor
manners, customs
Mores-(sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group.
Post-mortem-Discussion of an event after it has occurred. Mortgage-A conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan. Mortmainmors, mortis, mori,mort,m deather, to die (corporation) real property held mori ors inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation); The oppressive influence of past events or decisions. Mortal - certain to die. Mortician - an undertaker. mutare, mutatum
nascor, natus
negare, negatus
nihil
nocere
nominare, nomen, nominis
norma
to change
Immutable - not changing. Mutant - an organism that has undergone changes. Mutate - to undergo a change.
to bear, to born
Prenatal- before birth; during or relating to pregnancy. Renaissance-the revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th–16th centuries.
to deny
Negation-A negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement. Abnegaterenounce or reject (something desired or valuable).
nothing
Annihilate-destroy utterly; obliterate. Nihilism-A revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake.
to harm, injure
Innocuous-Not injurious to physical or mental health. Obnoxious- extremely unpleasant.
to name, name
Nomenclature-a set or system of names, esp. as used in a particular science etc. Misnomer - an error in naming a person or thing. Nominal - being something in name only but not in reality. Nominate - to name for election or appointment, to designate.
norm
rule
Normative-Relating to or dealing with norms or rules. enormity-Monstrous wickedness through violation of norms.
not/I,e,a
Connotation-An idea that is implied or to mark, note suggested. Notable - marked as worthy of attention. Notarize - to certify a signature
mut
nat,nais
negat
nil,nihil
noc,nox
nom/I,en
notare
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on a legal document. Annotate - to add remarks. novus
nox, noct
nullus
nov
nox,noc
nul
nuntiare, nuntius
nun,noun
oculus
ocul
new
Innovate - to introduce a new way. Novelty - something new. Novice - a person who is new at a job. Renovate - to make something like new again.
night
Equinox-Either of the two occasions in the year when the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are of equal length throughout the world. Nocturnaldone, occurring, or active at night.
none
Annul-declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result). Nullifidian-a person having no faith or religious belief.
Nuncio-An ambassador from the Pope. to report, tell, Renounceformally declare one's messenger abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession). eye
Monocle-a single eyeglass, kept in position by the muscles around the eye. Binocularadapted for or using both eyes.
opus, operari opu,ope
Magnum opus-A great work of art or literature. Opera-A drama set to music; work, to work consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes. Operative-functional.
parare, par, pari
to make equal, equal
Disparate- essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison. Parity-The state or condition of being equal, esp. regarding status or pay. Peer-an equal.
suffer
Pathogenic-Able to cause disease. PassiveSuffering action; acted upon. PassionateHaving or expressing strong emotions; strong aching or suffering for something. Pathos-A quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow). Pathic-Passive; suffering.
father
Paternoster-(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as 'our father'. Patronize-Act as a patron towards (a person, cause, artist, etc.); support; encourage.
passus, pati
pater
par
pat,pas
pat,part
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pax, pacis
pedis, pes
pellere, pulsus
pendere, pensare, pendulus
petere
,placare, placidus, placere
plaudere, plauseum
pac,peas
ped
peace
foot
Pacific-Peaceful in character or intent. Appease-Pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands. Expedition-A journey or voyage for a particular purpose, esp. tourism, exploration, or scientific research. Peduncle- the stalk of a flower, fruit, or cluster, esp. a main stalk bearing a solitary flower or subordinate stalks (compare pedicel). Compel- force or oblige (someone) to do something. Expel-Force out or eject (a substance from the body, a gas from a cavity, etc.). Propel- drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward. Pulsate- expand and contract with strong regular movements.
pel,pul
to drive, driven
pend
Impending- be about to happen. Compendium- A collection of detailed to weigh, items of information, esp. in a book. hang, weight Appendage- To hang on or attach to a more important part of something.
petu,peti
plac
plaud,plod
plenus plen
to rush at, seek
Impetuous- acting or done quickly and without thought or care. Petulant- (of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered. Petition- A supplication or request.
to soother, gentle, to please
Placate- make (someone) less angry or hostile. Implacable- That cannot be appeased or placated; unstoppable, relentless. Placebo- a harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.
to clap, applaud
Plaudit- an act of applause. Implode- To (cause to) collapse inwards suddenly and violently.
full
Plenipotentiary- a person (esp. a diplomat) invested with the full power of independent action. Replenish- To fill completely something which may be emptied or less filled-up before. Plenty- A Page 19 of 22
full supply.
to fill
Expletive- An oath, swear word, or other expression, used in an exclamation; A word used to fill out a sentence etc., esp. in verse, without adding anything to the sense. Replete- Filled or well-supplied with. Deplete-To empty, reduce, exhaust, use up.
to fold
Implicate- show (a person or thing) to be concerned or involved (in a charge, crime, etc.). Complicate- make or become difficult, confused, or complex. ExplicateMake clear, explain., Plait- a single length of hair or other flexible material made up of three or more interlaced strands; a braid.
more
Plurality- An advocate of democratic principles. Surplus- A quantity much larger than is needed. Pluralistic- A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.
to place
Depot-Station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods.
people
Populace- The common people. PopulateBe an inhabitant of; spend most of one's life in. Populous- Densely populated. Populist- An advocate of democratic principles.
portare, port port
to carry
Portage- The cost of carrying or transporting. Portable - able to be carried. Porter - a person who carries luggage. Portal- A gate or doorway, esp a great or magnificent one.
portio
Apportion- Distribute according to a plan share, portion or set apart for a special purpose. Proportionate- In fit or correct proportion.
plere, pletum plet
plicare, plicatum, plicit, ply
plus, pluris
ponere, positum
populus
post
plicat,ply
plur,plus
Posi,pot
popul
portion
post
Posthumous - after someone's death. after, behind, Postpone - delaying something. Postscript later, - an addition to an already completed subsequent document.
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potens, potentis
potent
prehendere, prehensum
to seize, take pren, prehen hold
pressus
pretiare, prec
primus, primatis
privare
probare, probatum
proximus
press
prec,pric
prim,pris
priv
prob,prov
powerful
Potentate-a monarch or ruler, esp. an autocratic one. Potentiometer-an instrument for measuring difference of electric potential. Omnipotent - Having unlimited power. Apprentice-Someone who works for an expert in order to learn a trade. Reprehensible-deserving censure or condemnation.
Depress-Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted. Oppress-Dominate or subjugate by unjust use of one's authority and power. Decompress- to release from pressed down pressure; to restore to its original state. Irrepressible-Not able or willing to be restrained subdued or (loosely) kept out of the limelight. to value
Depreciation-The falling of Precious-Of great price or worth.
value.
first
Primordial-Having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state. Prima facie-On the first view. Imprimis- in the first place; first in order. Primeval, Primaeval-Having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state. Primigravida-(obstetrics) a woman who is pregnant for the first time. Pristine-in its original condition, unspoiled; clean and fresh as if new.
separate, peculiar
Privilege-A special advantage, immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all. Deprive Take away possessions, function, power or title.
Probation-(Law) a system of suspending the sentence on an offender subject to a period of good behavior under supervision; A process or period of testing to prove, test the character or abilities of a person in a certain role, esp. of a new employee. Probative-affording proof; evidential. Probe-Investigate thoroughly to see if true. nearest
Approximate-Fairly correct or accurate; Page 21 of 22
proxim
pugil, pugnare
pugn,pung
near to the actual. Proximity- The property of being close together. Proximal-situated towards the centre of the body or point of attachment. Pugilist-Someone who fights with his fists for sport. Pugnacious - having a quarrelsome or aggressive nature. Repugnant - distasteful, offensive or boxer, to fight revolting. Pungent - Having a sharp or strong taste or smell; (of remarks) penetrating, biting, caustic, piercing.
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