Latin Roots 13-16

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and their definitions from lecture notes.

migr

(to wander)

miss, mit(t)

(to send)

mob, mot, mov

(to move)

mod

(measure, manner)

mor(t)

(death)

nov

(new)

omni

(all)

pater(n), patr

(father)

commodious (a)

with due or ample measure, and thus comfortable, spacious, suitable, or well-appointed

emissary (n)

a person (or group) sent on an important, often secret, mission; a messenger or agent

emotive (a)

related to the emotions; expressive of emotion

intermittent (a)

stopping and starting at intervals; periodic; pausing from time to time

migratory (a)

moving from place to place, especially seasonally or annually

modicum (n)

a small measure of; a small portion or quantity, as of something that may occur in a much larger amount

modish (a)

in the latest manner or style; conforming to the current fashion or fad

premise (n)

a basic statement or position from which one develops an argument; a beginning position

amortize (v)

to pay off or liquidate, as a debt, by installment payments; to depreciate the value of, as a building or equipment, over a period of time

moribund (a)

near death, or death-like; coming to an end; without the vitality of life

omnipresent (a)

present in all places at the same time

patron (n)

one who supports, protects, or encourages another or others – often with money

ped

(foot)

pend, pens

(to hang, to weigh)

plac

(to please)

pon, pos(e), pound

(to put, to place)

port

(to carry)

scrib(e), script

(to write)

sign

(sign, seal, mark)

simil, simul

(like)

appendage (n)

anything added to something else; an adjunct

expound (v)

literally, to put forth, and thus to explain in a point by point manner

impediment (n)

something that gets in the way of or entangles

implacable (a)

refusing to be pleased or pacified; relentless; hard-nosed

pensive (a)

Characterized by deep, often heavy thought, typically reflecting contemplative consideration that may be tinged with sadness or reflection.

placate (v)

To soothe or calm the anger or agitation of another person, attempting to restore a peaceful or agreeable state.

ascribe (v)

To attribute a quality, source, or cause to something, indicating acknowledgment or credit for a particular characteristic or action.

consign (v)

To transfer something into another's care or responsibility, often indicating a formal handover or assignment that may carry specific conditions.

verisimilitude (n)

The quality of appearing to be true or realistic, often associated with artistic or literary representations that resemble real-life scenarios.

insignia (n)

A distinctive symbol or mark, such as a badge or emblem, used to signify rank, membership, or authority in various contexts.

rapport (n)

A harmonious and trusting relationship between individuals or groups, characterized by emotional connection and mutual understanding.