Vocabulary Flashcards on Greek and Latin Roots

These flashcards cover vocabulary terms related to Greek and Latin roots, providing definitions for better understanding and retention.

ecstatic

extreme joy; to know the feeling of pure delight

estate

a considerably large piece of property; high social position or rank; the whole of one's possessions

appendix

a collection of supplementary material that usually 'hangs' at the end of a book; extra materials added to the end of a book

dependent

relying on someone else for aid or support; weighing down on someone else

independent

not relying on someone else for aid or support; not weighing down on someone else

impending

about to occur; to threaten to happen; to weigh down upon someone

static

fixed; to stay with no motion; not active

expenditure

an expense; the amount needed to be paid out

station

the place or position where a person or thing stands or is assigned to stand; a post

stationary

not moving; not capable of being moved; fixed in position

stature

one's height in an upright position; an achieved position or level

status

position in society relative to others

status quo

staying the same; unchanging the norm

pendant

an object that hangs, usually from a necklace

pending

hanging on; something not yet decided; awaiting a conclusion

pendulum

something that hangs and swings back and forth

statute

a law; a rule created by someone of a high position

perpendicular

intersecting at or forming right angles

thermostat

a device that responds to temperature changes in order to maintain its set position

suspended

hanging; delayed