Greek Roots: Ager, Agri-apparere Flashcards

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Agere, actum

Agility

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Definition: to act, to do
Agility: the ability to move quickly and gracefully

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Ager, Agri

Agrarian

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Definition: field
Agrarian: related to the field or farm life

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Alius

alienate

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Definition: other
Alienate: to do something that makes someone feel unwelcome or hostile

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Alter

altercation

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Definition: other
Altercation: a loud, angry argument( think on the verge of a fight)

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Alt, Altus

Exalt

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Definition: high
Exalt: to raise high, either by promotion or by glorification

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Ambulare

Preamble

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Definition: to walk, to
Preamble: the introduction or purpose statement, usually of an important document

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Amare, amor, amatum, amicus

Amiable

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Definition: to love, love, friend
Amiable: friendly and pleasant to all

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Anima

Animosity

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Definition: life, soul, breath, mind
Animosity: dislike verging on violence

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Annus

Per annum:

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Definition: year

Per annum: in or for a year

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Apparere

Apparation

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Definition: to come forth, be visible
Apparition: a ghostly or inexplicable sight

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