Latin Roots #5 Flashcards
Agrarian
Related to field or farm life
Ager, agri, agro
Field
Agere, actum, agitare
To act, to do
Agility
The ability to move quickly and gracefully
Alius
Other, else
Alienate
to do something that makes someone feel unwelcome or hostile
Alter
Other
Altercation
A loud angry argument (think on fringe of fighting)
Alt, altus
High
Ambulare
To walk, to go
Preamble
The introduction or purpose statement, usually of an important document
Exalt
To raise high, either by promotion or glorification
Amare, amor, amatum, amicus
To love, love, friend
Amiable
Friendly and pleasant to all
Anima
Life, soul, breath, mind
Animosity
Dislike verging on violence
Annus
Year
Per annum
In or for a year
Apparere
To come forth, be visible
Apparition
A ghostly or inexplicable sight