Latin Roots 1-10 Flashcards

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Ad, ac, af, ag, al, an, ap, ar, as, at, a

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Definition: to
English example:
Advent: the coming of Christ, the time of spiritual preparation before Christmas

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Ab, a

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Definition: from, down, away
English example:
Abstract: difficult to understand, not related to anything obvious

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Ambi

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Definition: both
English example:
Ambidextrous: using both hands equally

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Ante

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Definition: before
English example:
Antecedent: preceding an event, condition, or cause

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Bi

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Definition: two
English example:
Biannual: happening twice a year

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Circum, circa

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Definition: around
English example:
Circumnavigate: to go completely around

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Com, col, con, cor, co

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Definition: closely along, together, next to, with
English example:
Consort: a close relationship with one or more people, organization, etc.

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Contra, counter

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Definition: against
English example:
Contraband: illegal or prohibited items

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De

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Definition: from, down, entirely
English example:
Deplete: to empty or lessen greatly

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Di, dis, dif

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Definition: away, from, apart
English example:
Disburse: to spread out according to a plan

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