Prestwick House Greek and Latin Roots Level II - Unit 3

silent reminder for marilyn and maida to please STOP LAUGHING EVERY 5 MINUTES OH MY GOD

HIB/HAB

to have, hold

Prohibit

To forbid by authority; to stop someone from doing something

Inhibit

To hinder, restrain, or prevent

FUS/FOUND

to pour out

Suffuse

To gradually spread through or over, like a liquid or light

Confound

To cause surprise or confusion; to frustrate

Infuse

To fill, pervade, or inject

TEN/TAIN/TIN

to hold

Sustain

To strengthen, support, or maintain for an extended period

Abstain

To restrain oneself or refrain from doing something

Tenacious

Tending to keep a firm hold; stubbornly persistent

Retinue

A group of advisers, assistants, or followers accompanying an important person

PLE

to fill

Replete

Filled or well-supplied with something

Implement

To put a decision, plan, or action into effect

Deplete

To use up or empty out the abundance of something

BONUS: What is the best fruit in the world?

banana