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Greek/Latin 7+8
Pre-AP Greek and Latin Roots 7+8 "Separation"
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abrasive | adj. Harsh; rough (Latin) |
| Abound | 1. v. To exist great quantities or numbers. 2. To be fully supplied or filled. (Latin) |
| Abscond | v. To leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself. (Latin) |
| Abhor | v. To detest thoroughly. (Latin) |
| Abstemious | adj. Sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking. (Latin) |
| Discreet | adj. Showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech and behavior. (Latin) |
| Ascertain | v. To find out something for certain. (Latin) |
| Discern | v. To perceive; to detect differences. (Latin) |
| Infraction | n. A violation, especially of a law. |
| Infringe | v. To go beyond set limits (used with on or upon). (Latin) |
| Suffrage | n. The right to vote, or a vote itself. (Latin) |
| Superlative | adj. The highest; above the rest. (Latin) |
| Superfluous | adj. Beyond what is required; extra. (Latin |
| Concise | adj. Saying or writing much in few words. (Latin) |
| Herbicide | n. A substance for killing plants, especially weed. (Latin) |
| Precise | adj. Clearly expressed; exact; accurate in every detail. (Latin) |
| Analyze | v. To look at something carefully by attention to its parts. (Greek) |
| Catalyst | n. A force or person causing action, especially without being involved or changed by the consequences. (Greek) |
| Absolve | v. To relieve of blame or obligation; to pardon to sin. (Latin) |
| Resolute | adj. Determined; unshakable. (Latin) |
| Resolve | v. To make a firm decision about. 2. To find a solution. (Latin) |
| Latin Root: "Ab" | Away from. |
| Latin Root: "Cerno, Cernere, Crevi, Cretum" | To separate, to sift, to decide. |
| Latin Root: "Frango, Frangere, Fregi, Fractum" | To break. |
| Latin Root: "Caedo, Caedere, Cecidi, Caesum" | To cut. |
| Greek Root: "Luein" | To loosen, to untie. |
| Greek Root: "Lutos" | Capable of being united. |
| Latin Root: "Solvo, Solvere, Solvi, Solutum" | To loosen, to untie. |
| Words with the root "Ab" | Abrasive, Abound, Abscond, Abhor, Abstemious. |
| Words with the root "Cerno, Cernere, Crevi, Cretum" | Discreet, Ascertain, Discern. |
| Words with the root "Frango, Frangere, Fregi, Fractum" | Infraction, Infringe, Suffrage. |
| Words with the root "Super" | Superlative, Superfluous. |
| Words with the root : "Caedo, Caedere, Cecidi, Caesum" | Concise, Herbicide, Precise. |
| Words with the root: "Luein or Lutos" | Analyze, Catalyst. |
| Words with the root: "Solvo, Solvere, Solvi, Solutum" | Absolve, Resolute, Resolve. |
| Latin Root: "Super" | Above |
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