February 11, 2016 Flashcards
1
Q
Give the roots of:
Omniscient
A
Omnis: all
Scire: to know
2
Q
Give the roots of:
Incredulous
A
Credere: to believe
3
Q
Give the roots of:
Benevolent
A
Bene: well
Velle: to wish
4
Q
Caveat emptor
A
Let the buyer beware
5
Q
Et al.
A
(Et alios) and the others
6
Q
Vs.
A
(Versus) against
7
Q
Ad astra per aspera
A
To the stars through hardships
8
Q
Status quo
A
The present state of affairs
9
Q
Ars longa, vita brevis
A
Art is long, life is short
10
Q
Give the roots of:
Introspection
A
Intra: within
Spectare: to look