Latin Roots #1 Flashcards
Abstract
Difficult to understand, not related to anything obvious
Ab, a
From, down, away
Ad, ac, af, ag, al, an, ap, ar, as, at, a
To
Advent
The coming of Christ, the time of spiritual preparation before Christmas
Ambi
Before
Ambidextrous
Using both hands equally
Ante
Before
Antecedent
Preceding an event, condition, or cause
Bi
Two
Biannual
Happening twice a year
Circum, circa
Around, about
Circumnavigate
To go around completely
Com, col,con, cor, co
Closely along, together, next to, with
Consort
A close relationship with one or more people, organizations, etc.
Contra, counter
Against
Contraband
Illegal or prohibited items
De
Down from entirely
Deplete
To empty or lessen greatly
Di, dis, dif
Away, from, apart
Disburse
To spread out according to a plan