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Vocab list 15 and 16
16 words and roots altogether
Term | Definition |
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APIS | <L. "bee" |
Apiary | n. A place where hives or colonies of bees are kept for their honey. |
AVIS | <L. "bird" |
Aviary | n. A house, enclosure, or large cage for the birds. |
BOS, BOVIS | <L. "cow", "ox" |
Bovine | adj. Having the quality of a cow or ox: sluggish, dull. |
CANIS | <L. "dog" |
Canine | n. Member of the family of dogs. adj. Pertaining to the family of dogs, and especially the qualities associated associated with them. |
CAPER(M.), CAPRA(F.) | <L. "goat" |
Caper | n. 1. A playful hop, leap, or skip. 2. A prank or wild escapade. intr.v. To leap, frolic, or frisk about. |
Caprice | A sudden impulse, whim, or unmotivated change of mind. |
Capricious | Subject to whim; impulsive; unpredictable or fickle. |
EQUUS | <L. "horse" |
Equine | Pertaining to horse; belonging to the family of horses and zebras. |
Equitation | n. The art of riding horses. |
Equestrian | Rider of horses or skill in riding |