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Vocabulary and Derivatives Introduction Toss-Ups Flashcards

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“Pueblo” and “porcelain” ultimately derive from what Latin word with what meaning?

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populus - people, Week 5

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Give the Latin word and its meaning at the root of “soprano”.

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super - above, Week 6

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What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of lieu?

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locus - place, Week 4

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From what Latin noun with what meaning doe we derive the English words “sewer” and “aqueduct”?

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aqua - water , Week 1

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What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “travel”?

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palus - stake, pole, Week 5

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What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “shambles”?

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scamnum - bench, Week 6

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Give the latin noun and its meaning which lies at the root of “squad”.

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Quattuor - four, Week 5

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “annoy”?

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odi - to hate, Week 5

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From what Latin noun with what meaning doe we derive the English words “duel” and “rebellion”?

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bellum - war, Week 1

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What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “jeopardy”?

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jocus - joke, Week 3

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What Latin adverb with what meaning lies at the root of “denizen” and “intestine”?

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intus - within, inside, Week 3

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What derivative of the Latin word for milk, is a green, leafy vegetable typically found in salads?

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lettuce, Week 4

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the ultimate root of “noncholant”?

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caleo - to be warm, Week 2

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “spawn”?

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pando - to bend, Week 5

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What Latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “accountant”?

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puto - to think, Week 5

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From what Latin verb with what meaning do we derive the English adjective “neat”?

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niteo - to gleam, shine, Week 5

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What Latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “avalanche”?

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labor - to slip, Week 4

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From what Latin noun with what meaning do we derive the english noun “lettuce”?

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lac - milk, Week 4

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Essay, squat, coagulate, and transaction all derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?

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ago - to do, Week 1

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What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “caterpillar”?

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pilus - a hair, Week 5

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Ehat English noun derived from the Latin verb “ligo, ligere” is the legal claim another’s property to secure the payment of a debt?

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lien, Week 4

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Which of the following words if any does not share the same latin root as the others? chivalry, chef, cavalier, cavalry

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chef, Week 2

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “subtle”?

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texo - to weave, Week 6

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“Nuisance” and “obnoxious” ultimately derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?

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noceo - to harm, Week 5

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of the english verb “infringe”?

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frango - to break, Week 3

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What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “vanilla”?

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vagina - sheath, Week 6

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Give the latin noun and its meaning at the root of “apron”?

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mappa - napkin, Week 4

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“Rescue” and “squash” ultimately derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?

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quatio - to shake, Week 5

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of the english noun chauffer?

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caleo, Week 2

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What derivative of the latin verb meaning to be born describes something which is small, weak, or insignificant?

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puny, Week 5

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“Escort” and “Source” ultimately derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?

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rego - to rule, Week 6

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What two latin nouns with what meanings lie at the root of “porpoise”?

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porcus-pig, piscis-fish, Week 5

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Give the latin noun and its meaning which lies at the root of “squire”.

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scutum - shield, Week 6

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What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “immaculate”?

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macula - spot, Week 4

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From what Latin noun with what meaning do we derive the english word “juggle”?

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jocus - joke, Week 3

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From what Latin verb with what meaning do we derive the English word “taste”?

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tango - to touch, Week 6

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What Latin adjective with what meaning lies at the root of maraschino?

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amarus - bitter, Week 1

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What English derivative of the adjective “alter” means “unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others”?

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altruistic, Week 1

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39
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“Ravish” and “Surreptitious” ultimately derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?

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rapio - to snatch, Week 6

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What two latin nouns with what meanings lie at the root of the english noun pedigree?

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pes-foot, grus-crane, Week 5

41
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From what Latin verb with what meaning do we derive the English word “sever”?

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paro - to prepare, Week 5

42
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What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “renown”?

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nomen - name, Week 5

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What latin noun with what meaning is at the root of era?

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Aes-age, Week 1

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Which of the following if any does not belong because of derivation? Cutlet, accolade, accost, coast

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accolade, Week 2

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What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of the noun fuel?

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focus - hearth, Week 3

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What two latin nouns with what meanings lie at the root of dandelion?

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dens - tooth, leo - lion, Week 2

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What latin noun with what meaning is at the ultimate root of proctor?

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cura-concern, Week 2

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What English derivative of the adjective “altus” means “disdainfully proud or scornfully arrogant”?

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haughty, Week 1

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What Latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of chowder, scald, and cauldron?

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Caleo - to be warm, Week 2

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What two latin words with what meanings lie at the root of “porcupine”?

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porcus - pig, spina - thorn, Week 5

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What latin noun is at the root of cavalier?

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Caballus, Week 2

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of chisel?

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caedo - to cut, Week 2

53
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From what Latin noun with what meaning do we derive the English word “coward”?

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cauda - tail, Week 2

54
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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “prohibit”?

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habeo - to hold, Week 3

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “sprain” and “print”?

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premo - to press, Week 5

56
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What derivative of the latin word for marketplace literally means “pertaining to the courts”?

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forensic, Week 3

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Which of the following words if any does not share the same latin root as the others? Infringe, fritter, osprey, frail

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fritter, Week 3

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What Latin word with what meaning lies at the roof ot “noon”?

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novem - nine, Week 5

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The words “ransom” and “sample” ultimately derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?

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emo - to buy, Week 3

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the ultimate root of “handkerchief” and “curfew”?

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operio - to cover, Week 5

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What type of bird derives from the Latin noun meaning “gold”?

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oriole, Week 1

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What Latin verb with what meaning is at the ulitmate root of transaction?

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Ago-do, Week 1

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What latin adjective with what meaning is at the root of “meager”?

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macer - thin, Week 4

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What English derivative of the noun “bos” is “a type of brass horn typically used for sounding military signals”?

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bugle, Week 1

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What latin noun with what meaning is at the ultimate root of trident?

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dens-tooth, Week 2

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What two Latin words with what meanings lie at the root of “puny”?

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post - after & nascor - to be born, Week 5

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What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of kennel?

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canis - dog, Week 2

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“Mosquito” and “musket” both derive from what Latin noun with what meaning?

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musca - fly, Week 4

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “contrite”?

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tero - to rub, Week 6

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“Medley” and “miscellany” both derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?

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misceo - to mix, Week 4

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What English derivative of the noun “ager” is “a person who journeys to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion”?

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pilgrim, Week 1

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “chisel”, “concise”, and “suicide”?

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caedo - to fall, Week 2

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What Latin adjective with what meaning lies at the root of “dinner”?

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jejunus - hungry, fasting, dry, barren, Week 3

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What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of bugle and beef?

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Bos - cow, Week 1

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What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “antler”?

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oculus - eye, Week 5

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From what latin noun with what meanining do we derive the english noun coin?

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cuneus - wedge, Week 2

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What Latin adverb with what meaning lies at the root of “outrage”?

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ultra - beyond, Week 6

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What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of jellyfish?

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gelu - frost, Week 3

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What latin adjective with what meaning lies at the root of “paraffin”?

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parvus - small, Week 5

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Give the latin verb and its meaning at the root of “lotion”.

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lavo - to wash, Week 4

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What Latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “razor”?

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rado - to scrape, scratch, Week 6

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What English adjective, derived from the Latin verb “taceo”, means “reserved or disposed to silence”?

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reticent / taciturn, Week 6

83
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“Launder” and “deluge” both derive from what Latin verb with what meaning?

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lavo - to wash, Week 4

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“Demeanor” and “menace” ultimately derive from what plural only latin verb with what meaning?

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minae - threats, Week 4

85
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What latin noun with what meaning is at the ultimate root of chef?

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caput-head, Week 2

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What Latin noun with what meaning lies at the ultimate root of “architrave”?

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trabs - tree trunk, beam, Week 6

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What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “enroll”?

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rota - wheel, Week 6

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Which of the following, if any does not share the same Latin root as the others: attitude, lariat, exalt, couple

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exalt, Week 1

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What derivative of the latin word for ant refers to the solution used for embalming deceased bodies?

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formaldehyde, Week 3

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What English derivative of the adjective “bonus” is “a premium or reward, especially one offered by a government”?

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bounty, Week 1

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What derivative of the Latin verb “moveo” is a recurring subject, theme or idea in an artistic or literary piece?

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motif, Week 4

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What Latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of “challenge”?

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calvor - to decieve, to use tricks against, Week 2

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What English derivative of the Latin noun “silva” means “ferocious or uncivilized”?

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savage, Week 6

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What latin verb with what meaning lies at the root of entrepreneur?

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prehendo - to seize, Week 5

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What latin adverb with what meaning lies at the ultimate root of clandestine?

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clam - secretly, Week 2

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What English derivative of the verb “audio” means “to follow commands or instructions”?

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obey, Week 1

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What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of the english noun couch?

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locus - place, Week 4

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