Classical Roots Lessons 7 & 8

AB

AB

away from

abrasive

harsh; rough

abound

to exist in great quantities or numbers

abscond

to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself

abhor

to detest thoroughly

abstemious

sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking

CERNO, CERNERE, CREVI, CRETUM

to separate, to sift, to decide

discreet

showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior

ascertain

to find out something for certain

discern

to perceive; to detect differences

FRANGO, FRANGERE, FREGI, FRACTUM

to break

infraction

a violation, especially of law

infringe

to go beyond set limits

suffrage

the right to vote, or a vote itself

super

above

superlative

the highest; above the rest

superfluous

beyond what is required; extra

CAEDO, CAEDERE, CECIDI, CAESUM

to cut

concise

saying or writing much in a few words

herbicide

a substance for killing plants, especially weeds

precise

clearly expressed; exact; accurate in every detail

LUEIN

to loosen, to untie

LUTOS

capable of being untied

analyze

to look at something carefully by attention to its parts

catalyst

a force or person causing action, especially without being involved or changed by the consequences

SOLVO, SOLVERE, SOLVI, SOLUTUM

to loosen, to untie

absolve

to relieve of blame or obligation; to pardon a sin

resolute

determined; unshakable

resolve

to make a firm decision about