Lessons 5-6 Flashcards
The word hoosegow, meaning ___, is an American spelling of a ___ word.
jail; Spanish
What Latin verb is the root of the English verb liberate?
libero
Which principal part of the Latin verb libero is the actual root?
4th - liberatus
able to walk
ambulatory
tending to clear of guilt
exculpatory
tending to incriminate
inculpatory
fugue
musical movement
process or result of justifying
justification
What is the prefix in prejudice? What is it’s Latin form?
pre; prae
What is the literal meaning of prejudice?
judging (judgment) beforehand, in advance
What Latin verb is the root of the English verb occupy?
occupo
What are the two meanings of the Latin verb occupo?
to seize, to be busy with
Which meaning of occupo underlies the meaning of occupant?
one who is occupying, one who has seized
What Latin verb is the root of regunant?
pugno
What is the prefix in Transylvania and what is its meaning?
trans; beyond
What is the literal meaning of Transylvania?
beyond the forest
Where is Transylvania and what is the actual geographic basis for its name?
Hungary-Romania from the western European perspective it is “beyond” the large central Europe forest
What is the prefix for adore and what does it mean?
ad; to, toward
What Latin verb, without the prefix, is the root of adore?
oro
guilty person
culprit
one seeking refuge
refugee
process or result of completely occupying the attention of
preoccupation
to stroll, walk leisurely
amble
to prove right
justify
prudent, having sound judgement
judicious
The adjective centrifugal literally means
center-fleeing
an old-fashioned name for a boxer
pugilist
