Thursday, October 9, 2014

Latin Roots #4

Roots and Derivatives

  1. bon, boun
  2. capit, capt
  3. carn(i)
  4. ced(e), ceed, cess
Word List
  1. accession: the attainment of a certain rank or dignity, an increase by means of something added. Sent- an accession of the throne
  2. bona fide: in good faith. Sent- a bona fide statement of intent to sell.
  3. bonanza: a sudden and unexpected source of money or riches. Sent- The play proved to be a bonanza for its lucky backers.
  4. bounteous: inclined to be generous. Sent- The bounteous goddess of the god.
  5. capitulation: a surrendering, usually upon prearranged terms or conditions.
  6. carnage: a great slaughter.
  7. carnivorous: flesh-eating.
  8. incarnate: in the flesh.
  9. intercede: to act on another s behalf
  10. precedent: a previous act or decision taken as a valid model.
  11. recapitulation: a brief repetition.
  12. reincarnation: a thing that is reborn.


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