Latin Roots: Dirigere, Directus-fabula Flashcards

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Docere, doctum

Doctrine

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Definition:to teach
Doctrine: an idea or belief system that is taught and passed on through generations

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Dirigere, directus

Dirigible

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Definition: to direct
Dirigible: able to be steered or directed

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Dominus

Domineer

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Definition: lord, master
Domineer: excessively control, in an overbearing way

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Domus

Domesticity

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Definition: a dwelling, home
Domesticity: skill in matters of the home

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Donare, do

Condone

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Definition: to give, forgive
Condone: to approve of or allow something

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Dormire, dorm

Dormitory

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Definition: to sleep
Dormitory: a place for sleeping, usually several people

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Ducere, ductum

Abduct

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Definition: to lead, take, bring
Abduct: to take by force
(Usually a person)

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Durare, durus

Obdurate

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Definition: to harden, hard
Obdurate: stubborn about continuing to do the wrong thing

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Errare, erratum

Aberration

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Definition: to wander, go astray
Aberration: the state of deviating from what is right

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Fabula

Fable

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Definition: story
Fable: a fictional story used to express a truth

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