Latin-English Roots Flashcards
(500 cards)
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Abdico
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Renounce, reject. Abdicate
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Abduco
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Lead away, take away. Abduct
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Abluo
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Wash away. Ablution
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Aboleo
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Destroy. Abolish
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Abstemius
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Abstain (from alcohol). Abstain
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Acclivis
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Upwards, uphill. Acclivity
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Acer
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Sharp (fierce). Acerbic, Acrimonious
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Acutus
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Sharp (pointed). Acute
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Adamas
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Hard metal. Adamant
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Adfabilis
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Friendly. Affable
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Adfirmatio
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Affirmation. Affirmation
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Adiaceo
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Adjoin. Adjacent
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Admoneo
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Remind. Admonition
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Adservo
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Assert. Assert
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Adulatio (& Adulor)
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Flattery. Adulation
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Adultero
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Defile, commit adultery. Adultery
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Adverto
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Turn towards. Adversity (opposite of)
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Aemulor
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To rival (excel). Emulate
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Aenigma
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Riddle. Enigma
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Aequitas
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Fairness. Equity
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Aequus
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Level, fair, just, equal. Equity, egalitarian, equinox
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Ager
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Field. Agriculture
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Ago
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To do (drive). Active, agency, exact
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Albus
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White. Albus Dumbledore; a good man
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Alienus
Belonging to another. Alien
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Alo
Nourish. Alimony, aliment
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Alter
The other (second of two). Alternative, alter ego, altruistic
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Alternus
One after another. Alternate
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Altus
High. Altitude
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Ambiguus
Uncertain, doubtful. Ambiguous
31
Ambio
To go around. Ambiance (not to be confused with circum-ambulate; two different roots!)
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Ambulo
To walk. Amble, circumambulate
33
Amicus
Friend. Amicable
34
Angustus
Narrow. Anguish
35
Animus
Mind, spirit, courage. Animate
36
Annus
Year. Annals
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Ante
Before. Antediluvian
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Antiquus
Ancient, old. Antique
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Aperio
Uncover, open. Aperture
40
Apex
Summit, top. Apex
41
Apis
Bee. Apiary
42
Appareo
Appear. Appear, apparition
43
Appelo
Call, name. Appellation
44
Apprehendo
Seize. Apprehend
45
Aptus
Fit, suitable. Appropriate, adapt
46
Aqua
Water. Aquatic
47
Arbiter
Spectator, witness. Arbiter (note: tricky to remember, see below)
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Arbitror
Judge, think, testify. Arbitration, arbitrary
| Arbiter = ‘lighter’ = witness, Arbitror = ‘heavier’ = judge
49
Arbor
Tree. Arboretum
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Arcanus
Secret, hidden. Arcane
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Ardeo
Burn, glow. Ardent
52
Arduus
Difficult. Arduous
53
Arid
Dry, parched. Arid
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Arma
Arms, weapons. Arms, armada, armistice
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Aro
Plow, cultivate. Arable
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Ars
Skills, art (knowledge). Artisan
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Articulo
Speak distinctly. Articulate
58
Ascendo
Climb up, ascend. Ascend
59
Astutus
Clever, cunning. Astute
60
Atrox
Terrible, horrible. Atrocious, atrocity
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Auctor
Maker, author. Author
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Auctoritas
Authority, influence, prestige. Authority
63
Audacia
Daring, boldness. Audacious
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Audio
Hear. Audio, auditory, audit
65
Augeo
Increase. Augment
66
Auguror
Predict, foretell. Augur
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Auris
Ear. Auricular
68
Auspex
Diviner. Auspice
69
Austerus
Harsh, strict. Austerity
70
Auxilium
Help, aid. Auxillary
71
Avaritia
Greed. Avarice
72
Avis
Bird. Aviary
73
Avunculus
Maternal uncle. Uncle
74
Battuo
Beat. Abate
75
Bellum
War. Antebellum
76
Bellus
Pretty, handsome. Embellish
77
Bene
Well. Benevolence, benediction, benign
78
Beneficium
Kindness. Beneficent
79
Bibo
Drink. Inbibe
80
Blatero
Talk foolishly. Blatant (opposite of)
81
Bonus
Good. Bounty, bonanza, boon
82
Bos, bovis
Ox, cow. Bovine
83
Brevis
Short. Brevity, abbreviate
84
Cado
Fall. Decadence, cascade
85
Caelum
Sky. Ceiling, celestial
86
Calamitas
Loss, failure. Calamity
87
Callosus
Hard-skinned. Callous
88
Candidus
Clear, bright. Candid
89
Canis
Dog. Canine
90
Caper
Goat. Capricorn
91
Capio
Take, seize, capture. Emancipate (opposite of)
92
Caput
Head. Capital, recapitulate
93
Carcer
Prison. Incarcerate
94
Caro, carnis
Flesh, meat. Carnivore
95
Castigo
Set right, reprove, punish. Castigate
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Castra
Camp. Castle
97
Causa
Reason, cause. Cause
98
Cedo
Move, yield, give way. Cede, precede, succeed
99
Celer
Swift, quick. Celerity
100
Cena
Dinner. Cenacle
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Censura
Censorship. Censure
102
Centum
100. Century
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Cerno
Separate, discern. Discern
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Certus
Fixed, sure. Ascertain
105
Circuitus
Circle, circuit. Circuit
106
Circum
Around. Circumspect, circumambulate
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Civis
Citizen. Civic, civil rights
108
Clam
Secretly. Clandestine
109
Clam
Shout. Acclaim, declaim
110
Clamor
Shout, noise. Clamour
111
Clarus
Clear, famous. Clarity
112
Claudo
Shut, close. Claustrophobic, closure, cloister
113
Clavis
Key. Enclave
114
Clemens
Mild, gentle, kind. Clemency
115
Cliens
Client. Client
116
Cogito
Think, reflect. Ergo cogito sum!
117
Cogo
Collect, compel. Cogent
118
Cohors
Enclosure, yard; troop. Cohort
119
Colossus
Gigantic statue. Colossal
120
Communis
Common, shared. Common, communism
121
Compleo
Fill up. Complete, compliance
122
Concilio
Unite. Conciliatory, conciliate
123
Concordia
Harmony. Concord, discord
124
Condo
Found, establish; store, hide. Abscond
125
Conficio
Complete, accomplish. Discomfit (opposite of)
126
Confido
Trust. Confide
127
Conflagro
Blaze up, consume with fire. Conflagration
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Congruo
Come together. Congregate
129
Coniunx
Spouse. Conjugal
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Consors
Partner, comrade. Consort
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Conspicio
Catch sight of, see. Conspicuous
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Consto
Consistent, remain same. Consistent
133
Consuetudo
Custom, habit. Constitutions
134
Contemno
Despise. Contempt
135
Conversor
Live, abide. Conversant
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Copia
Abundance. Copious
137
Cor
Heart. Cordial
138
Corpus
Body. Corporeal
139
Cotidie
Daily. Quotidian
140
Cras
Tomorrow. Procrastinate
141
Credo
Believe, trust. Credence
142
Cresco
Grow, increase. Crescendo
143
Cruciatus
Torture. Excruciating
144
Culmen
Top, summit. Culminate
145
Culpa
Fault, blame, error. Culprit, culpable
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Cupio
Wish, want, desire. Concubine
147
Cura
Care, anxiety. Curate, care
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Curro
Run. Currant
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Cygnus
Swan. Cygnet
150
Debeo
Owe. Debit
151
Debilis
Weak, powerless. Debilitate
152
Declivis
Sloping, downwards. Decline
153
Decorus
Fitting, suitable. Decor
154
Deduco
Draw down, lead away. Deduct, deduce
155
Defero
Carry away, remove. Defer
156
Defungor
Perform, finish. Defunct
157
Delecto
Please. Delectable
158
Delinquo
Fail (in duty). Delinquent
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Demonstro
Show, point out. Demonstrate
160
Depleo
Empty out. Deplete
161
Deploro
Weep (bitterly). Deplore
162
Descendo
Climb down. Descend
163
Desidero
Desire. Desire
164
Desisto
Cease. Desist
165
Desolo
Abandon. Desolate
166
Despicio
Despise. Despise
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Deus
God. Deity
168
Dexter
Right. Ambidexterous
169
Dico
Say, tell. Dictate
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Dies
Day. Meridian
171
Differo
Scatter, disperse. Differentiate
172
Dignus
Worthy. Dignity
173
Discrepo
Out of harmony, discord. Discrepency
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Dissimilis
Dissimilar. Dissimilar, dissimilation
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Dissimulo
Disguise, conceal. Dissimulate
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Dissipio
Disguise. Disperse
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Ditto
Repeat. Ditto
178
Divido
Divide. Divide
179
Do
Give. Dowry
180
Doceo
Teach, show. Doctrine
181
Dogma
Philosophical tenet. Dogma
182
Dominus
Lord, master. Dominion
183
Domus
House. Domestic, domicile
184
Dono
Give a present, to present. Donor
185
Dormia
Sleep. Dormant
186
Draco
Dragon. Draconian
187
Dubito
Doubt, hesitate. Doubt, dubious
188
Duco
Lead. Abduct, induct
189
Dulcis
Sweet. Dulce
190
Duo
Two. Dualism
191
Duplex
Double. Duplicity
192
Durus
Hard (harsh). Duress
193
Ebrietas
Drunkenness. Inebriety, sobriety
194
Effundo
Pour out. Effusive
195
Elicio
Entice out. Elicit
196
Emano
Spring from. Emanate
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Emineo
Project. Eminent
198
Emo
Take, buy. Emporium
199
Emollio
Soften. Emollient
200
Epistula
Letter. Epistle
201
Equus
Horse. Equestrian
202
Erro
Stray, err. Eratic
203
Eventus
Occurrence, consequence. Eventuality
204
Exemplum
Example. Exemplify
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Exoticus
Foreign, exotic. Exotic
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Expedio
Set free. Expedite, expedition
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Exstripo
Eradicate. Extirpate
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Extraneus
From without, foreign. Extraneous
209
Extrico
Disentangle, free. Extricate
210
Exulto
Rejoice. Exult
211
Fabula
Story. Fable, fabulous
212
Facies
Face, shape, form. Façade, facet
213
Facilis
Easy. Facilitate
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Facio
Make, do. Affect, effect
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Fallo
Deceive. Fallacy
216
Fama
Report, rumour, reputation. Famous, infamous
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Fanaticus
Enthusiastic. Fanatic
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Fastidium
Loathing, disgust. Fastidious
219
Felix
Lucky, productive. Felicity,
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Fero
Bear, carry, bring. Defer, offer, proffer
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Fervor
Boiling heat, foaming. Fervent
222
Fidelis (fides)
Faithful, loyal. Fidelity
223
Fiducia
Trust, confidence. Fiduciary
224
Figo
Fasten, attach. Affix, fixate
225
Filia, filius
Daughter, son. Filial
226
Fino
Imagine, fabricate. Feign
227
Finis
End. Finish, finite
228
Firmus
Strong, firm. Affirm
229
Flagello
Whip, scourge. Flagellation
230
Flagro
Blaze, burn, flame. Flagrant
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Flos
Flower. Florid
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Flumen
River. Flume
233
Fluo
Flow. Flux
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Forma
Shape, form. Form, formation
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Fors
Chance, luck, accident. Fortuitous
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Fortis
Strong, brave. Fortitude
237
Frater
Brother. Fraternal
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Fraus
Deceit, cheating. Fraudulent
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Frigus
Coldness. Frigid
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Frons
Forehead, front. Front, confront
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Fructus
Enjoyment, fruit, proceeds. Fructify
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Frugalis
Frugal, thrifty. Frugal
243
Fuga
Flight. Fugitive, refuge
244
Fundo
Pour, shed. Diffuse, infuse
245
Funus
Funeral. Funeral
246
Genero
Produce. Engender
247
Gens
Family. Gentile
248
Genus
Birth, kind. Generate
249
Gero
Bear, carry on, wear. Gestate
250
Glomero
Roll together. Conglomerate
251
Gloria
Glory. Glory
252
Gradior
Take steps, walk, go. Gradient
253
Gratus
Pleasing, welcome, grateful. Grateful, gratitude
254
Gravis
Heavy, severe, serious. Grave, gravity
255
Grex
Herd, flock. Gregarious
256
Habito
Live, dwell. Habitat
257
Habitus
Habit. Habit
258
Haereo
Stick, hang, sling, adhere. Adhere
259
Herba
Grass. Herbivore
260
Homo
Man, human being. Homo sapiens
261
Horreo
Shake, shudder. Abhor
262
Hortor
Encourage, incite. Exhort
263
Hortus
Garden. Horticulture
264
Hospes
Host, guest. Hospitality
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Hostis
Enemy. Hostile
266
Humus
Ground, earth. Exhume, humus
267
Iaceo
Lie, situated. Adjacent
268
Iacio
Throw. Ejaculate, interject
269
Ignis
Fire. Igneous, ignite
270
Imbecillitas
Weakness, feebleness. Imbecile
271
Imitor
Imitate. Imitate
272
Immineo
Imminent. Imminent
273
Impedio
Hinder, impede. Impede
274
Impendeo
Imminent. Impending
275
Imperium
Command, military power. Imperial
276
Impero
Command, order. Imperative
277
Impetus
Attack. Impetus
278
Incito
Incite. Incite
279
Inclinatio
Inclination. Inclination
280
Inculco
Impress on, insist. Inculcate
281
Incumbo
Lie on, lean, support oneself. Incumbent
282
Indico
Indicate. Indicate
283
Inebrio
Drunk. Inebriated
284
Ineffabilis
Unutterable. Ineffable
285
Iners
Incompetent, sluggish. Inertia
286
Infernus
Lower, lower world. Infernal
287
Infundo
Pour in. Infusion
288
Insidiae
Trap, ambush. Insidious
289
Instigo
Urge, incite, stimulate. Instigate
290
Insula
Island. Insular
291
Integer
Untouched, whole. Integral, integrity
292
Inter
Between, among. Interim
293
Intimus
Inmost. Intimate
294
Intro
Within. Introduction, introspection
295
Inviolatus
Unhurt, uninjured. Inviolate
296
Ira
Anger. Irate
297
Iter
Journey, route. Itinerary
298
Iterum
Again. Iterate
299
Iubeo
Order, command. Judge, adjudicate
300
Iungo
Join, connect. Adjunct
301
Ius
Right. Just
302
Iuvenis
Young, youthful. Juvenile
303
Labor
Glide, slip. Lapse
304
Laboro
Labour, suffer. Collaborate
305
Lamentor
Weep, wail. Lament
306
Langueo
Faint, weak. Languish
307
Languidus
Faint, weak, feeble. Languid
308
Lapis
Stone. Dilapidated
309
Latus
Wide, broad. Latitude
310
Laudo
Praise. Laudable
311
Lavo
Wash. Lavation
312
Legatus
Envoy. Legate
313
Lego
Chose, gather, read. Legible, intelligence
314
Leo
Lion. Lion
315
Levis
Light (weight). Alleviate, levitation
316
Lex, legis
Law. Legislation
317
Liber
Book. Library
318
Liber
Free. Liberate
319
Libero
Free (make free). Liberate
320
Licet
Lawful. Illicit
321
Ligo
Bind. Ligature
322
Lingua
Language. Lingual
323
Lis, litis
Dispute. Litigation
324
Litiosus
Quarrelsome, contentious. Litigious
325
Littera
Letter (alphabet), letter (epistle). Literate, letter
326
Loco
Place, put. Location
327
Locus
Place. Location
328
Longus
Long. Long
329
Loquor
Speak. Eloquent
330
Lucror
Gain, acquire, profit. Lucrative
331
Ludo
To play, mock. Allude, illusion
332
Lumen
Light. Luminary
333
Luna
Moon. Lunar
334
Lux
Light. Lucid
335
Magister
Master, teacher. Magistrate
336
Magnus
Great, large. Magnate
337
Maleficus
Wicked, nefarious, criminal. Maleficent
338
Malleus
Hammer. Mallet
339
Mallus
Bad. Malevolent, malignant
340
Mando
Entrust. Mandate
341
Manifestus
Palpable, evident. Manifest
342
Manus
Hand. Manufacture, manual
343
Mare
Sea. Maritime
344
Mater
Mother. Matriarch, matron
345
Materia
Matter, timber. Material
346
Medius
Middle of. Mediate, intermediary
347
Mel
Honey. Mellifluous
348
Melior
Better. Ameliorate
349
Memoria
Memory. Memory
350
Mensura
A measuring. Commensurate
351
Mercator
Merchant, dealer. Mercantile, merchant
352
Mereo
Deserve, earn. Merit
353
Migro
Depart. Migrant
354
Miles
Soldier. Military
355
Mille
1000. Millenium
356
Minuo
Lessen, make smaller. Diminish, minute
357
Miser
Unhappy, poor. Miserable
358
Mitigo
Mitigate. Mitigate
359
Mitto
Send, let go. Emit
360
Modus
Measure, method. Modus operandi
361
Mollis
Soft, tender, mild. Admonish
362
Mons
Mountain. Mountain
363
Monstro
Show. Demonstrate
364
Morbus
Disease, sickness. Morbid
365
Moror
Delay, linger. Demur
366
Morosus
Morose. Morose
367
Mors
Death. Mortal
368
Moveo
Move. Move
369
Multus
Much, many. Multiply, multiplicity
370
Muni
Fortify. Munitions
371
Munus
Duty, service, gift. Municipal, munificence
372
Murus
Wall. Mural
373
Muto
Move, change. Commute, immutable
374
Nascor
Be born, spring forth, arise. Nascent, renaissance
375
Nativus
Native. Native
376
Nato
Swim. Nautical
377
Natura
Nature. Nature
378
Navigo
Sail. Circumnavigate
379
Nefarius
Nefarius. Nefarius
380
Nego
Deny. Negate
381
Nepos
Grandson. Nepotism
382
Neuter
Neither, neutral. Neutral
383
Nobilis
Noble. Noble
384
Noceo
Hurt, injure. Innocuous (opposite of)
385
Nomen
Name. Nomenclature
386
Non
Not. Nonentity
387
Nosco
Learn, know. Cognition, cognizant
388
Novus
New. Innovate, novice
389
Nox, noctis
Night. Nocturnal
390
Nubo
Marry. Nuptial
391
Nullus
No, not any. Annul
392
Numerus
Number (group). Numerous
393
Nuntio
Announce, report. Announce, denounce
394
Nutrio
Nourish, feed. Nutrition
395
Obliviosus
Oblivious. Oblivious
396
Obscurus
Obscured. Obscure
397
Occulo
Cover, hide. Occult
398
Occupo
Seize. Occupy
399
Odium
Hatred. Odious
400
Officium
Duty. Official
401
Omen
Omen. Omen
402
Omnis
All, ever. Omnibus, omnipresent, omniscient
403
Onus
Onus. Onus
404
Opacus
Shady, darkened. Opaque
405
Opinio
Opinion. Opinion
406
Opportunus
Fit, suitable. Opportune
407
Oppugno
Attack. Oppose
408
Optimus
Best. Optimum
409
Opulens
Wealthy. Oppulence
410
Oratio
Speech. Oration
411
Orbis
Ring, circle. Orbit
412
Ordino
Arrange. Ordain, ordinance
413
Origo
Beginning, origin. Originate
414
Os
Bone. Osteo
415
Otendo
Show, display. Ostentatious
416
Paene
Almost. Penultimate
417
Palus
Stake. Impale
418
Par
Equal. On par, parity
419
Pars
Part, direction. Partially, part, partnership
420
Pateo
To be open. Patent
421
Pater
Father. Paternal, patriarch
422
Patior, (passus)
Suffer, endure. Passion
423
Patria
Country, fatherland. Expatriate, repatriate
424
Pax, pacis
Peace. Pacify
425
Pecco
Sin, transgress, err. Impeccable
426
Pecunia
Money. Pecuniary
427
Pedes
Foot traveller. Pedestrian
428
Pello
Drive, defeat. Dispel, compel
429
Pendeo
Hang, suspended. Penchant
430
Pendo
Suspend, hang, consider. Append
431
Pendulus
Hanging. Pendulum
432
Perdo
Destroy. Perdition
433
Perfungor
Perform. Perform
434
Periculum
Peril. Peril
435
Permuto
Change completely. Permutation
436
Pernciosus
Destructive. Pernicious
437
Perpetuus
Continuous. Perpetual
438
Perspicio
Look through, examine. Perspicuous
439
Perturbo
Disturb, confuse. Perturbation
440
Pervado
Spread. Pervade
441
Pervious
Passable. Pervious
442
Pes
Foot. Biped, pedometer
443
Pessimus
Worst. Pessimist
444
Pietas
Religiousness, devotion to God. Piety
445
Placeo
Please, agreeable. Complacent, placid
446
Placo
Calm, soothe, quiet, appease. Placate
447
Plebs
Common people. Pleb, plebiscite
448
Plenus
Full. Plenty
449
Plico
Fold. Applicable, explicit, implicit
450
Plures
More. Plural
451
Poena
Punishment. Penal, punitive
452
Pondus
Weight. Ponder
453
Pono, (positus)
Put, place. Posit, transpose
454
Pons
Bridge. Pontoon
455
Populus
People, nation. Populace, popular
456
Porta
Gate. Portal
457
Porticus
Porch. Portico
458
Porto
Carry. Deport
459
Posterus
Following, next. Posterity
460
Postulo
Claim, demand, ask. Postulate
461
Praeceps
Steep. Precipice
462
Praecox
Premature. Precocious
463
Praeda
Loot. Predator
464
Praedico
Announce, proclaim. Predicate
465
Praegnans
Pregnant. Pregnant
466
Praemium
Reward. Premium
467
Praeposterus
Preposterous. Preposterous
468
Praesumo
Presume. Presume
469
Praeter
Beyond. Preternatural
470
Pragmaticus
Pragmatic. Pragmatic
471
Pravus
Crooked, irregular. Depravity
472
Premo
Press, crush, overpower. Oppress, supress, repress
473
Pretium
Price. Appreciate, depreciate
474
Primus
First. Primal, primacy
475
Prior
First. Priority
476
Pristinus
Original. Pristine
477
Probo
Prove, approve of. Probate, reprove
478
Procuro
Look after, take care of. Procure
479
Profligo
Ruin, overthrow. Profligate
480
Profundo
Pour out, bring forth, produce. Profusion
481
Profundus
Profound. Profound
482
Proles
Offspring. Prolific
483
Promulgo
Publish, promulgate. Promulgate
484
Propono
Put forward, offer. Proponent
485
Proprius
One’s own (property). Property
486
Prospicio
Look forward. Prospectus
487
Provideo
Forsee. Provident, Providence
488
Provincia
Province. Province
489
Proximus
Proximity. Proximity
490
Prudens
Prudent. Prudent
491
Publicus
Public. Public
492
Puer
Boy. Puerile
493
Pugno
Fight. Impugn, pugnacious
494
Pulvis
Dust, powder. Pulverise
495
Punctus
Puncture. Puncture
496
Pungo
Prick, puncture. Pungent, poignant
497
Puto
Think. Repute, disrepute
498
Quaero
Seek, search. Acquisitive, quest, query
499
Quando
When. Quandary
500
Quantus
How much, what size. Quantity
