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What does the Latin root 'vor' mean?

To eat / devour

Define 'carnivorous'.

Feeding on or eating flesh/meat.

What does 'herbivorous' refer to?

Feeding on or eating plants/herbs.

What is the meaning of 'omnivorous'?

Eating both plant and animal matter; eating everything.

Define 'devour'.

To eat or consume greedily or hungrily.

What does 'viv' signify in Latin?

Live / life.

What is the meaning of 'convivial'?

Fond of feasting, drinking, and good company; festive and sociable.

Define 'revive'.

To bring back to life, consciousness, or vigor.

What does 'survive' mean?

To remain alive; to continue to live after an event.

What does the Latin root 'mon, monit' signify?

Warn / remind / advise.

Define 'monitor'.

One who cautions, warns, or observes; a device used to observe or check.

What does 'admonish' mean?

To warn, caution, or reprove gently.

What does 'gress, grad' stand for in Latin?

Go / step / walk.

Define 'aggressive'.

Ready or likely to attack or confront; assertive and energetic.

What is an 'egress'?

An exit or the act of going out/leaving.

What does the Latin root 'ped' refer to?

Foot.

Define 'pedestrian'.

A person walking on foot; lacking inspiration, dull.

What is the meaning of 'impede'?

To obstruct or slow down the progress of (literally, to entangle the feet).

What does the Latin root 'omni' mean?

All / every.

Define 'omniscient'.

Knowing everything; having infinite awareness or knowledge.

What is an 'omnibus'?

A volume containing several works published separately; a bus.