Latin Roots 1-10 Flashcards
Ad, ac, af, ag, al, an, ap, ar, as, at, a
Definition: to
English example:
Advent: the coming of Christ, the time of spiritual preparation before Christmas
Ab, a
Definition: from, down, away
English example:
Abstract: difficult to understand, not related to anything obvious
Ambi
Definition: both
English example:
Ambidextrous: using both hands equally
Ante
Definition: before
English example:
Antecedent: preceding an event, condition, or cause
Bi
Definition: two
English example:
Biannual: happening twice a year
Circum, circa
Definition: around
English example:
Circumnavigate: to go completely around
Com, col, con, cor, co
Definition: closely along, together, next to, with
English example:
Consort: a close relationship with one or more people, organization, etc.
Contra, counter
Definition: against
English example:
Contraband: illegal or prohibited items
De
Definition: from, down, entirely
English example:
Deplete: to empty or lessen greatly
Di, dis, dif
Definition: away, from, apart
English example:
Disburse: to spread out according to a plan