Vocab. stems 4

Dict- and Obit- / Obiter Dictum

Stem- 1st: Say 2nd: Death

Definition- Passing remark

Sequ- and Ob- / Obsequious

Stem- 1st: Follow 2nd: Against

Definition- Servilely following

Bas- / Abase

Stem- Low

Definition- To lower

Path- / Pathetic fallacy

Stem- Feeling

Definition- Ascribing feelings to things

Ratiocination

Definition- Methodical thinking

Muta- / Mutatis mutandis

Stem- Change

Definition- With necessary changes

Inter- / Interstices

Stem- Between

Definition- Small space

Terr- and Cogn- / Terra incognita

Stem- 1st: Land 2nd: Know

Definition- Unknown land

Sed- / Sedate

Stem- Sit

Definition- Calm

Re- and Tort- / Retort

Stem- 1st: Again 2nd: Twist

Definition- Swift reply

Nihil- and Ism- / Nihilism

Stem- 1st: Nothing 2nd: Doctrine

Definition- Belief in nothing

Super- / Supersede

Stem- Over

Definition- Replace

In- and Anim- / Inanimate

Stem- 1st: In or not 2nd: Mind

Definition: Lifeless

Epi- and Gram- / Epigram

Stem- 1st: On 2nd: Writing

Definition- Witty comment

De- / Condescend

Stem- Down

Definition- Lower oneself