Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots - Unit Four

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary terms derived from Latin and Greek roots, providing definitions to aid in understanding.

VIADUCT

A bridge that carries a road or railroad over a valley.

IMPERVIOUS

Unable to be affected.

DEVIATE

To depart, especially from a path or plan.

OBVIATE

To make unnecessary; to avoid.

DEFER

(1) To put aside until later; (2) To yield respectfully.

DEFERENCE

Act or practice of yielding to another's authority.

CONFER

(1) To discuss something with someone else; consult; (2) To bestow.

INFERENCE

A conclusion not directly provided by evidence, but able to be drawn from the facts at hand.

PROFFER

To present or offer.

PROLIFERATE

To increase greatly in number; multiply.

COMPORTMENT

Manner in which one acts or behaves.

PURPORTED

Claimed as true, but probably false.