Unit 12 Flashcards
Ultima
Latin. means last.
Ultimate, penultimate, Ultimatum
Fin
Latin. Means end, border, limit.
Infinite, definitive, infinitesimal
Nov
Latin. Means new.
Novel, novice, innovative
Prim
Latin. Means first.
primal, primeval, primacy
Ultimate
Adjective. Surpassing all others; definitive.
Root: Ultima
Penultimate
Adjective. Just before the final; next to last.
Root: ultima
Ultimatum
Noun. A demand or threat that is final.
Root: ultima
Infinite
Adjective. Without beginning or end.
Root: fin
Definitive
Adjective. Defining for all others; standard.
Root: fin
Syn: absolute
Ant: uncertain
Infinitesimal
Adjective. Extremely small; incalculably or immeasurably small.
Root: fin
Syn: microscopic
Ant: huge
Novel
Adjective. New and different.
Root: nov
Syn: original
Ant: stale
Novice
Noun. An inexperienced person; amateur.
Root: nov
Syn: beginner
Ant: expert
Innovative
Adjective. Showing creativity and originality.
Root: nov
Syn: inventive
Ant: conservative
Primal
Adjective. Original; dating from the beginning of existence.
Root: prim
Syn: primitive
Ant: modern
Primeval
Adjective. Extremely ancient; of earliest time.
Root: prim
Syn: primordial