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Classical Roots 15

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TEMPUS, TEMPORIS Latin - "time"
extempore 1. adj. improvised; composed or uttered without advance preparation 2. adv. without advance preparation
temporal adj. 1. pertaining to worldly affairs 2. transitory; short-lived
temporize intr. v. 1. to accept or adapt to a situation; to compromise 2. to postpone a decision in order to gain time
KHRONOS Greek - "time"
anachronism n. 1. a person or thing out of place in a historical period or sequence of events 2. a person, custom, or idea considered out-of-date
chronicle n. a continuous, detailed record of historical events in order of their occurrence (when capitalized, books in the Old Testament of the Bible)
synchronous adj. happening at the same time; moving at the same rate
ANNUS Latin - "year"
annals n. (plural) 1. a chronological record of events of successive years without interpretation or analysis by the author; a historical record 2. a periodical journal of a learned field or annual reports of an organization
biennial adj. 1. lasting two years 2. happening every two years
millennium n. 1. a span of one thousand years 2. the thousand years during which Christ is to rule on earth; any anticipated period of peace, justice, and joy
superannuated adj. 1. retired or disqualified because of age or infirmity 2. antiquated; obsolete
DIES Latin - "day"
diurnal adj. 1. daily; occurring in a day or every day 2. active during the daytime rather than at night
meridian n. 1. the highest point of stage of development; apogee; zenith 2. the imaginary half circle connecting the North and South poles
sojourn 1. n. a temporary stay; a brief visit 2. intr. v. to stay for a time; to reside temporarily
NOX, NOCTIS Latin - "night"
nocturne n. a melody or composition conveying romantic or evening thoughts; a reverie
equinox n. each of the two times of the year when days and nights are of equal length
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