Vocabulary Practice: Root 'pos'

Flashcards covering vocabulary words based on the Latin root 'pos' meaning to place or put.

apposition

A word or phrase placed next to another word in order to define or identify it

compose

To put ideas into writing; to write a musical piece; to create or produce

depose

To remove from office or power; to take out of place; to put down

deposit

To put money into an account

expose

To put something out for others to see

imposition

Something that is a burden to someone else; to put your needs above someone else's to the point that it's a burden for others

juxtapose

To place side-by-side for the purpose of comparing and contrasting

post

To put something up on a board for everyone to see; to display

proposal

A plan or offer that is usually put down in writing

transpose

To put into a different order or place; to reverse or transfer the order