Classical Roots Lesson 4 Flashcards
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jepsedgwick on October 26, 2011
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Latin | English |
|---|---|
| ROOT "incipio" |  "to begin" |
| inception (n.) | The beginning of something. |
| incipient (adj.) | In its early stages; beginning |
| ROOT "nihil" | "nothing" |
| annihilate (v.) | To destroy completely |
| nihilism (n.) | The total rejection of religious or moral beliefs. |
| ROOT "nego, negare" | "to deny" |
| negate (v.) | 1. To disprove, to nullify; 2. To rule out; to cancel |
| renegade (n.) | One who deserts a group, cause, faith, etc.; an outlaw |
| ROOT "vanus, vacuus" | "empty" |
| vacuous (adj.) | Empty, especially of meaning or purpose |
| vanity (n.) | 1. Conceit, especially about one's appearance. 2. Something worthless or useless. |
| vaunt (v.) | to boast; to brag about |
| ROOT "aperio" | "to open" |
| aperture (n.) | An opening, especially one that admits light |
| overt (adj.) | Done or shown openly |
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