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8th - VCR B Lesson 7
Vocabulary from Classical Roots B, Lesson 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ab ovo usque ad mala. | From eggs to apples. — Horace |
| ab | (Latin) away from |
| abrasive | (adj.) harsh; rough |
| abound | (intr. v.) to exist in great numbers or quantities |
| abound | (intr. v.) to be fully supplied or filled |
| abscond | (intr. v.) to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself |
| abhor | (tr. v.) to detest thoroughly |
| abstemious | (adj.) sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking |
| cerno, cernere | (Latin) to separate, to sift, to decide |
| discreet | (adj.) showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior |
| ascertain | (tr. v.) to find out something for certain |
| discern | (tr. v.) to perceive; to detect differences |
| frango, frangere | (Latin) to break |
| infraction | (n.) a violation, especially of the law |
| infringe | (intr. v.) to go beyond set limits (used with on or upon) |
| suffrage | (n.) the right to vote, or a vote itself |