Academics Lesson VII—Vocabulary & Derivatives

Question 1

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective mortuus.

Answer 1

mortuus, mortua, mortuum—dead

Question 2

Give the meaning for the Latin adverb diū.

Answer 2

diū—for a long time

Question 3

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb terreō.

Answer 3

terreō, terrēre, terruī, territum—to terrify, scare, frighten

Question 4

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb laudō.

Answer 4

laudō, laudāre, laudāvī, laudātum—to praise

Question 5

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb (ad)iuvō.

Answer 5

(ad)iuvō, (ad)iuvāre, (ad)iūvī, (ad)iūtum—to help

Question 6

Give the meaning for the Latin adverb nihil.

Answer 6

nihil—nothing

Question 7

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb timeō.

Answer 7

timeō, timēre, timuī,————to fear, be afraid

Question 8

Give the meaning for the Latin pronoun quis, quid.

Answer 8

quis, quid—who? what?

Question 9

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun nēmō.

Answer 9

nēmō, neminis, m. / f.—nobody, no one

Question 10

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb spectō.

Answer 10

spectō, spectāre, spectāvī, spectātum—to look (for, at), watch

Question 11

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective cārus.

Answer 11

cārus, cāra, cārum—dear (to)

Question 12

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “circumspect”?

Answer 12

circum (+acc.)—around + spectō, spectāre, spectāvī, spectātum—to look (for, at), watch

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, cricumspect means “wary and unwilling to take risks”.

Question 13

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “annihilate”?

Answer 13

ad (+acc.)—to, toward + nihil—nothing

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, annihilate means to “destroy utterly; obliterate”.

Question 14

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “intimidate”?

Answer 14

in (+abl. / acc.)—in, on, into, onto + timeō, timēre, timuī,————to fear, be afraid

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, intimidate means to “frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants”.

Question 15

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “pilgrim”?

Answer 15

per (+acc.)—through + ager, agrī, m.—field

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, pilgrim can have multiple meanings. As a noun, it means “a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons”. As a verb, it means to “travel or wander like a pilgrim”.

Question 16

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “retrospect”?

Answer 16

spectō, spectāre, spectāvī, spectātum—to look (for, at), watch

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, retrospect means “a survey or review of a past course of events or period of time”.

Question 17

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “motionless”?

Answer 17

moveō, movēre, mōvī, mōtum—to move

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, motionless means “not moving; stationary”.

Question 18

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “intimidation”?

Answer 18

in (+abl. / acc.)—in, on, into, onto + timeō, timēre, timuī,————to fear, be afraid

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, intimidation means “the action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated”.

Question 19

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “mutineer”?

Answer 19

moveō, movēre, mōvī, mōtum—to move

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, mutineer means “a person, especially a soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority”.

Question 20

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “respectful”?

Answer 20

spectō, spectāre, spectāvī, spectātum—to look (for, at), watch

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, respectful means “feeling or showing deference and respect”.

Question 21

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “portly”?

Answer 21

portō, portāre, portāvī, portātum—to carry

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 22

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “immovable”?

Answer 22

moveō, movēre, mōvī, mōtum—to move + habeō, habēre, habuī, habitum—to have, consider

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 23

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “pertain”?

Answer 23

per (+acc.)—through + teneō, tenēre, tenuī, tentum—to hold

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 24

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive “impertinent”?

Answer 24

per (+acc.)—through + teneō, tenēre, tenuī, tentum—to hold

Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 25

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "importation"?

Answer 25

*in* (+abl. / acc.)—in, on, into, onto + *portō*, *portāre*, *portāvī*, *portātum*—to carry ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 26

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "import"?

Answer 26

*in* (+abl. / acc.)—in, on, into, onto + *portō*, *portāre*, *portāvī*, *portātum*—to carry ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 27

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "consistency"?

Answer 27

*cum* (+abl.)—with + *stō*, *stāre*, *stetī*, *statum*—to stand ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 28

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "assistant"?

Answer 28

*ad* (+acc.)—to, toward + *stō*, *stāre*, *stetī*, *statum*—to stand ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 29

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "discontent"?

Answer 29

*cum* (+abl.)—with + *teneō*, *tenēre*, *tenuī*, *tentum*—to hold ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 30

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "resistance"?

Answer 30

*stō*, *stāre*, *stetī*, *statum*—to stand ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 31

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "disallow"?

Answer 31

*ad* (+acc.)—to, toward + *laudō*, *laudāre*, *laudāvī*, *laudātum*—to praise ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 32

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "caress"?

Answer 32

*cārus*, *cāra*, *cārum*—dear (to) ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 33

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "collaboration"?

Answer 33

*cum* (+abl.)—with + *labōrō*, *labōrāre*, *labōrāvī*, *labōrātum*—to work, toil, labor ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 34

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "charity"?

Answer 34

*cārus*, *cāra*, *cārum*—dear (to) ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 35

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "poniard"?

Answer 35

*pugnō*, *pugnāre*, *pugnāvī*, *pugnātum*—to fight ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 36

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "continent"?

Answer 36

*cum* (+abl.)—with + *teneō*, *tenēre*, *tenuī*, *tentum*—to hold ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 37

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "size"?

Answer 37

*ad* (+acc.)—to, toward + *sedeō*, *sedēre*, *sēdī*, *sessum*—to sit ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 38

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "residence"?

Answer 38

*sedeō*, *sedēre*, *sēdī*, *sessum*—to sit ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 39

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "divine"?

Answer 39

*deus*, *deī*, m.—god ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 40

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "allow"?

Answer 40

*ad* (+acc.)—to, toward + *laudō*, *laudāre*, *laudāvī*, *laudātum*—to praise ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 41

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "deist"?

Answer 41

*deus*, *deī*, m.—god ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 42

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "uncharitable"?

Answer 42

*cārus*, *cāra*, *cārum*—dear (to) + *habeō*, *habēre*, *habuī*, *habitum*—to have, consider ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 43

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "residue"?

Answer 43

*sedeō*, *sedēre*, *sēdī*, *sessum*—to sit ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 44

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "nihilist"?

Answer 44

*nihil*—nothing ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 45

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "terrible"?

Answer 45

*terreō*, *terrēre*, *terruī*, *territum*—to terrify, scare, frighten + *habeō*, *habēre*, *habuī*, *habitum*—to have, consider ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 46

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "absence"?

Answer 46

*ā* / *ab* (+abl.)—(away) from + *sum*, *esse*, *fuī*, *futurum*—to be [cf. *εἰμί*] ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 47

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "menial"?

Answer 47

*maneō*, *manēre*, *mansī*, *mansum*—to stay, wait, remain ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 48

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "manse"?

Answer 48

*maneō*, *manēre*, *mansī*, *mansum*—to stay, wait, remain ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 49

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "divinity"?

Answer 49

*deus*, *deī*, m.—god ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 50

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "absentee"?

Answer 50

*ā* / *ab* (+abl.)—(away) from + *sum*, *esse*, *fuī*, *futurum*—to be [cf. *εἰμί*] ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 51

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "timid"?

Answer 51

*timeō*, *timēre*, *timuī*,————to fear, be afraid ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 52

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "annihilation"?

Answer 52

*ad* (+acc.)—to, toward + *nihil*—nothing ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 53

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "revision"?

Answer 53

*videō*, *vidēre*, *vīdī*, *vīsum*—to see ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 54

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "review"?

Answer 54

*videō*, *vidēre*, *vīdī*, *vīsum*—to see ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 55

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "admonish"?

Answer 55

*ad* (+acc.)—to, toward + *moneō*, *monēre*, *monuī*, *monitum*—to warn, advise ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 56

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "laud"?

Answer 56

*laudō*, *laudāre*, *laudāvī*, *laudātum*—to praise ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 57

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "habitual"?

Answer 57

*habeō*, *habēre*, *habuī*, *habitum*—to have, consider ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 58

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "visible"?

Answer 58

*videō*, *vidēre*, *vīdī*, *vīsum*—to see + *habeō*, *habēre*, *habuī*, *habitum*—to have, consider ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 59

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "envious"?

Answer 59

*in* (+abl. / acc.)—in, on, into, onto + *videō*, *vidēre*, *vīdī*, *vīsum*—to see ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 60

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "habitation"?

Answer 60

*habeō*, *habēre*, *habuī*, *habitum*—to have, consider ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 61

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "annalist"?

Answer 61

*annus*, *annī*, m.—year ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 62

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "inhabit"?

Answer 62

*in* (+abl. / acc.)—in, on, into, onto + *habeō*, *habēre*, *habuī*, *habitum*—to have, consider ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 63

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "disinter"?

Answer 63

*in* (+abl. / acc.)—in, on, into, onto + *terra*, *terrae*, f.—earth, land, ground ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 64

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "terrorize"?

Answer 64

*terreō*, *terrēre*, *terruī*, *territum*—to terrify, scare, frighten ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 65

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "annal"?

Answer 65

*annus*, *annī*, m.—year ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 66

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "impugn"?

Answer 66

*in* (+abl. / acc.)—in, on, into, onto + *pugnō*, *pugnāre*, *pugnāvī*, *pugnātum*—to fight ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 67

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "unable"?

Answer 67

*habeō*, *habēre*, *habuī*, *habitum*—to have, consider ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 68

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "mansion"?

Answer 68

*maneō*, *manēre*, *mansī*, *mansum*—to stay, wait, remain ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 69

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "abstinence"?

Answer 69

*ā* / *ab* (+abl.)—(away) from + *teneō*, *tenēre*, *tenuī*, *tentum*—to hold ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 70

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "annual"?

Answer 70

*annus*, *annī*, m.—year ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 71

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "admonition"?

Answer 71

*ad* (+acc.)—to, toward + *moneō*, *monēre*, *monuī*, *monitum*—to warn, advise ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 72

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "essence"?

Answer 72

*sum*, *esse*, *fuī*, *futurum*—to be [cf. *εἰμί*] ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 73

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "affiliate"?

Answer 73

*ad* (+acc.) - to, toward + *fīlius*, *fīliī*, m.—son ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 74

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "remonstrate"?

Answer 74

*moneō*, *monēre*, *monuī*, *monitum*—to warn, advise ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .

Question 75

From what Latin word(s), with what meaning(s), do we derive "tenor"?

Answer 75

*teneō*, *tenēre*, *tenuī*, *tentum*—to hold ## Footnote Fun Fact: According to the Oxford Dictionary, .