Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Latin/Greek Roots > Unit 19 > Flashcards

Unit 19 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Latin flashcards
0
Q

inquisitive

A

PartsOfSpeech: adjective
Definition: curious; asking many questions
Antonyms: uninterested

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

Quis

A

Latin Quaerere, quisitum “ask, seek, demand”

inquisitive, acquisitive, requisition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

acquisitive

A

PartsOfSpeech: adjective
Definition: seeking to get things; greedy
Synonyms: demanding
Antonyms: generous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

requisition

A

PartsOfSpeech: (1) noun (2) verb
Definition: (1) act of ordering or demanding something (2) to make a request or demand

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Spond/Spouse

A

Latin Spondere, sponsum “pledge, show support for”

espouse, correspond, despondent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

espouse

A

PartsOfSpeech: verb
Definition: to support; pledge support to
Synonyms: advocate
Antonyms: criticize

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

correspond

A

PartsOfSpeech: verb
Definition: to be similar to; compare to
Synonyms: match
Antonyms: differ

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

despondent

A

PartsOfSpeech: adjective
Definition: lacking all hope
Synonyms: despairing
Antonyms: joyful

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Rog

A

Latin Rogare, Rogatum “to ask, demand”

interrogate, derogatory, arrogant, abrogate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

interrogate

A

PartsOfSpeech: verb
Definition: to formally question
Synonyms: grill

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

derogatory

A

PartsOfSpeech: adjective
Definition: insulting; degrading
Synonyms: belittling
Antonyms: complimentary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

arrogant

A

PartsOfSpeech: adjective
Definition: excessively proud; haughty
Synonyms: conceited
Antonyms: humble

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

abrogate

A

PartsOfSpeech: verb
Definition: to cancel; to repeal
Synonyms: abolish
Antonyms: ratify

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Prec

A

Latin Prex, precis “prayer”

precarious, imprecation, deprecate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

precarious

A

PartsOfSpeech: adjective
Definition: threatened or unsafe
Synonyms: risky
Antonyms: safe

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

imprecation

A

PartsOfSpeech: verb
Definition: a curse
Antonyms: blessing

16
Q

deprecate

A

PartsOfSpeech: verb
Definition: to show disapproval of
Synonyms: belittle
Antonyms: praise

Latin/Greek Roots (20 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions