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CR 15-16 Roots/Words

Classical Roots 15 and 16 Words, Roots, and Definitions

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Apis bee.
Apiary a place where hives or colonies of bees are kept for their honey.
Assinus ass.
Asinine having the characteristics of an ass (donkey); stupid; obstinate.
Avis bird.
Aviary a house, enclosure, or large cage for birds.
Bovis cow; ox.
Bovine having the quality of a cow or ox: sluggish, dull, or stupid.
Canis dog.
Canine member of the family of dogs; pertaining to the qualities associated with the family of dogs; the eyetooth.
Caper(m)/capra(f) goat.
Caper a playful hop, leap, or skip; a prank or wild escapade; to leap, frolic, or frisk about.
Caprice a sudden impulse, whim, or unmotivated change of mind; in music: a lively instrumental work with a free form.
Capricious subject to whim; impulsive; unpredictable or fickle.
Equus horse.
Equine pertaining to a horse; belonging to the family of horses, asses, and zebras.
Equitation the art of riding horses.
Equestrian pertaining to a rider of horses, or skill in riding; one who rides or performs on horseback.
Felis cat.
Feline a member of the family of cats, lions, tigers, and jaguars; having the characteristics of a cat such as gracefulness and independence.
Leo lion.
Leonine pertaining to a lion or having same characteristics like fierceness and majesty.
Lionize to regard or treat a person as a celebrity.
Piscis fish.
Piscine typical of fish.
Porcus swine, pig, or hog.
Porcine pertaining to or resembling a pig.
Serpentis serpent, snake.
Serpentine resembling a serpent in form or movement: sinuous, winding; having qualities of a serpent like being subtle, sly, or evil.
Simia monkey or ape.
Simian an ape or monkey; pertaining to or resembling an ape or monkey.
Ursa bear.
Ursine pertaining to or having the characteristics of a bear.
Zoion living being or animal.
Zoology the science dealing with animals.
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