Latin Roots: Lex, Legis-Luna Flashcards

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Liber

Liberal

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Definition: free
Liberal: open to new ideas

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Lex, legis, legalis

Illegitimate

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Definition: law
Illegitimate: not rightful

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Ligare

Oblige

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Definition: to bind
Oblige: to force or require to do something

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Lingua

Linguistics

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Definition: tongue, language
Linguistics: the study of language

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Littera

Obliterate

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Definition: letter
Obliterate: to destroy completely

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Locare, locus

Allocate

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Definition: to place, place
Allocate: to assign to certain purposes

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Loqui, locutus

Loquacious

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Definition: speak, talk
Loquacious: excessively talkative

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Lucere, lux, lucis, lumen

Translucent

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Definition: to shine, light
Translucent: allowing light through without being truly clear

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Ludere, lusum, ludus

Interlude

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Definition: to play, to mock
Interlude: a break or interruption in events

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Luna

Lunatic

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Definition: moon
Lunatic: insane or incredibly foolish

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