Vocabulary and Derivatives Introduction Toss-Ups Flashcards
“Pueblo” and “porcelain” ultimately derive from what Latin word with what meaning?
populus - people, Week 5
Give the Latin word and its meaning at the root of “soprano”.
super - above, Week 6
What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of lieu?
locus - place, Week 4
From what Latin noun with what meaning doe we derive the English words “sewer” and “aqueduct”?
aqua - water , Week 1
What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “travel”?
palus - stake, pole, Week 5
What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “shambles”?
scamnum - bench, Week 6
Give the latin noun and its meaning which lies at the root of “squad”.
Quattuor - four, Week 5
What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “annoy”?
odi - to hate, Week 5
From what Latin noun with what meaning doe we derive the English words “duel” and “rebellion”?
bellum - war, Week 1
What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “jeopardy”?
jocus - joke, Week 3
What Latin adverb with what meaning lies at the root of “denizen” and “intestine”?
intus - within, inside, Week 3
What derivative of the Latin word for milk, is a green, leafy vegetable typically found in salads?
lettuce, Week 4
What latin verb with what meaning lies at the ultimate root of “noncholant”?
caleo - to be warm, Week 2
What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “spawn”?
pando - to bend, Week 5
What Latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “accountant”?
puto - to think, Week 5
From what Latin verb with what meaning do we derive the English adjective “neat”?
niteo - to gleam, shine, Week 5
What Latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “avalanche”?
labor - to slip, Week 4
From what Latin noun with what meaning do we derive the english noun “lettuce”?
lac - milk, Week 4
Essay, squat, coagulate, and transaction all derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?
ago - to do, Week 1
What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “caterpillar”?
pilus - a hair, Week 5
Ehat English noun derived from the Latin verb “ligo, ligere” is the legal claim another’s property to secure the payment of a debt?
lien, Week 4
Which of the following words if any does not share the same latin root as the others? chivalry, chef, cavalier, cavalry
chef, Week 2
What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “subtle”?
texo - to weave, Week 6
“Nuisance” and “obnoxious” ultimately derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?
noceo - to harm, Week 5
What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of the english verb “infringe”?
frango - to break, Week 3
What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “vanilla”?
vagina - sheath, Week 6
Give the latin noun and its meaning at the root of “apron”?
mappa - napkin, Week 4
“Rescue” and “squash” ultimately derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?
quatio - to shake, Week 5
What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of the english noun chauffer?
caleo, Week 2
What derivative of the latin verb meaning to be born describes something which is small, weak, or insignificant?
puny, Week 5
“Escort” and “Source” ultimately derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?
rego - to rule, Week 6
What two latin nouns with what meanings lie at the root of “porpoise”?
porcus-pig, piscis-fish, Week 5
Give the latin noun and its meaning which lies at the root of “squire”.
scutum - shield, Week 6
What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “immaculate”?
macula - spot, Week 4
From what Latin noun with what meaning do we derive the english word “juggle”?
jocus - joke, Week 3
From what Latin verb with what meaning do we derive the English word “taste”?
tango - to touch, Week 6
What Latin adjective with what meaning lies at the root of maraschino?
amarus - bitter, Week 1
What English derivative of the adjective “alter” means “unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others”?
altruistic, Week 1