Latin Roots: Lex, Legis-Luna Flashcards
Liber
Liberal
Definition: free
Liberal: open to new ideas
Lex, legis, legalis
Illegitimate
Definition: law
Illegitimate: not rightful
Ligare
Oblige
Definition: to bind
Oblige: to force or require to do something
Lingua
Linguistics
Definition: tongue, language
Linguistics: the study of language
Littera
Obliterate
Definition: letter
Obliterate: to destroy completely
Locare, locus
Allocate
Definition: to place, place
Allocate: to assign to certain purposes
Loqui, locutus
Loquacious
Definition: speak, talk
Loquacious: excessively talkative
Lucere, lux, lucis, lumen
Translucent
Definition: to shine, light
Translucent: allowing light through without being truly clear
Ludere, lusum, ludus
Interlude
Definition: to play, to mock
Interlude: a break or interruption in events
Luna
Lunatic
Definition: moon
Lunatic: insane or incredibly foolish