Latin Roots: Dirigere, Directus-fabula Flashcards
Docere, doctum
Doctrine
Definition:to teach
Doctrine: an idea or belief system that is taught and passed on through generations
Dirigere, directus
Dirigible
Definition: to direct
Dirigible: able to be steered or directed
Dominus
Domineer
Definition: lord, master
Domineer: excessively control, in an overbearing way
Domus
Domesticity
Definition: a dwelling, home
Domesticity: skill in matters of the home
Donare, do
Condone
Definition: to give, forgive
Condone: to approve of or allow something
Dormire, dorm
Dormitory
Definition: to sleep
Dormitory: a place for sleeping, usually several people
Ducere, ductum
Abduct
Definition: to lead, take, bring
Abduct: to take by force
(Usually a person)
Durare, durus
Obdurate
Definition: to harden, hard
Obdurate: stubborn about continuing to do the wrong thing
Errare, erratum
Aberration
Definition: to wander, go astray
Aberration: the state of deviating from what is right
Fabula
Fable
Definition: story
Fable: a fictional story used to express a truth