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8th - VCR B Lssn 13

Vocabulary from Classical Roots B, Lesson 13

TermDefinition
Non est jocus esse malignum. (Latin) There is no joke in being spiteful. — Horace (Roman poet, 65-8 B.C.)
pro (Latin) before, for
procrastinate (v.) to put off doing something; to delay needlessly
prodigal (adj.) recklessly wasteful; extravagant
prodigal (adj.) profuse; lavish
prodigal (n.) a spendthrift
prodigy (n.) a person with exceptional talent or powers
profane (adj.) show disrespect toward God or sacred things
profane (adj.) nonreligious in subject, form, or use
profane (tr. v.) to treat with irreverence
profuse (adj.) plentiful, prodigal, overflowing; giving abundantly (usually used with in)
jocus (Latin) joke
jeopardy (n.) danger; peril
jocular (adj.) joking; avoiding seriousness
suavis (Latin) delightful
assuage (tr. v.) to soothe; to make less severe; to satisfy
suave (adj.) smooth in social manner
festus (Latin) festive
festoon (n.) a decorating chain of flowers, leaves, or ribbons hung in a curve
festoon (tr. v.) to decorate with hanging ornaments
fete (n.) a party or festival, especially one held out of doors
fete (tr. v.) to give a party in someone’s honor
Created by: Mr_C_Teaches
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