Unit Two Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key Unit Two terms from Latin and Greek roots, with concise definitions.

DEGENERATE

Noun. A person with low moral standards; to fall from one's true nature or kind.

ENGENDER

Verb. To bring into being; to produce.

GENRE

Noun. A kind or type of art; a category of artistic work.

COGNATE

Adjective. Related to or coming from the same source; having a common origin or etymology.

INNATE

Adj. Natural; present from birth; inborn.

NASCENT

adj. In the act of being born; growing or emerging.

TRANSFIGURE

V. To change the form or appearance of.

FICTIVE

Adj. Not real; imaginary.

FEIGN

Verb. to pretend or counterfeit; to fake.

PARTURIENT

Adj. About to bring forth or give birth; pregnant.

REPERTORY

Noun. The range of works an artist can produce or perform.