Word Roots and Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering Latin roots and their derived English words, definitions, and usage.

nav

ship

navigate

sail a ship

circumnavigate

sail around the world

naval

pertaining to ships

omni

all

omniscient

all knowing

omnipotent

all powerful

omnivorous

eating everything

oper

to work

operate

work

cooperation

working together

opera

musical drama

pac

peace

pacify

make peaceful

pacific

peaceful

pacifist

person opposed to war

pel, puls

to drive

compulsion

a forcing to do

repel

drive back

expel

drive out, banish