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Derivatives 6 Flashcards

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

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rado - to scrape, scratch

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

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rapio - to snatch

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

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rego - to rule

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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

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5
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What latin noun with what meaning lies at the root of “enroll”?

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rota - wheel

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

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savage

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

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scamnum - bench

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

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scutum - shield

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

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super - above

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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

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

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tero - to rub

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

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texo - to weave

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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

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

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ultra - beyond

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

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vagina - sheath

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