Lesson 21: The Roots of Capit Flashcards
1
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CAPIT (CAPT)
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Comes from the Latin caput and capitis which means “head”
2
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Captain
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A commander, especially of a naval vessel or a squadron of troops
Root meaning is: One who is at the head
3
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Capital
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The official government center of a state
The center of a particular activity
The money or property accumulated in a business
4
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Capitalism
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The act of making money though business
5
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Capitalist
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A person who makes money through Capitalism
6
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Chapter
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A primary division of a book
A local branch of an organization
7
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Capitulate
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To give up under specific terms
8
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To decapitate
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To cut off the head
Behead
