Derivatives: Stages 5 + 6 Flashcards
A story conveying a moral. (fabula)
Fable
Minister (pastores)
Pastor
Young (iuvenis)
Juvenile
Written request (petit)
Petition
Express approval loudly (plaudit)
Applaud
Womanly (femina)
Feminine
Shouting (clamor)
Clamour
Irritate (vexat)
Vex
Riotous (turba)
Turbulent
Excessively fond of one’s wife (uxor)
Uxorious
Of infinite power (omnes)
Omnipotent
Boyish or childish (puer)
Puerile
Legendary; incredible (fabula)
Fabulous
Of sailors or navigation (nauta)
Nautical
Cultivation of the soil (agricolae)
Agriculture
Because the bully picked on him so much, he became ___________ in his dealings with others. (pugna: fight)
Pugnacious
The lengthy argument resulted from a very __________ point of discussion. (contentio: argument)
Contentious
The problem seemed __________, but we found a solution eventually. (superat: to overcome)
Insuperable
Very sensitive children are often ____________. (lacrimat: to cry).
Lachrymose
The agreement exchanged had to be _________ with nothing exchanged in writing to keep it’s secrecy. (tactite: quietly)
Tacit
The nun spent a period of time as a _______. (postulat: to demand)
Postulant
University students may sometimes join a ________. (sororem: sister)
Sorority
His reputation for _______ was well-deserved, since he could always be counted on. (fidelus: faithful)
Fidelity
His unwillingness to spend money gave him a reputation for ________. (avarus: miser)
Avarice