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Greek and Latin Roots 2

Greek and Latin Roots 2. 1-13. Monos Greek alone, solitary. Monarch( arche – rule) – a solitary or absolute ruler; a king or queen Monk – a member of a community of men who live apart from society and are devoted to religious duties and contemplation Monastery – a place where monks live

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Greek and Latin Roots 2

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  1. Greek and Latin Roots 2 1-13

  2. Monos Greekalone, solitary • Monarch(arche – rule) – a solitary or absolute ruler; a king or queen • Monk – a member of a community of men who live apart from society and are devoted to religious duties and contemplation • Monastery – a place where monks live • Monogram(graphein – write, draw) – the initials of a person printed on stationary or embroidered on clothing or towels

  3. Solus Latinalone, only • Solo – an act performed by one person • Soloist – a person who performs a solo • Solitary – without companions • Sole – being only one • Solitude – state of living alone; seclusion • Soliloquy(solus – alone) – the act of talking to oneself; a dramatic monologue that voices inner thoughts

  4. Canislatindog • canine – n. a dog; adj; dog-like • Caninity – canine quality or trait; dog-like nature • Canine teeth – extra long, pointed teeth used for tearing • Canidae – the family of dog-like carnivorous mammals including dogs, wolves, jackels, foxes, coyotes, and hyenas • Canis Major – “great dog,” a constellation in the shape of a dog • Canicula – Sirius, the “dog star,” the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major

  5. Feles Latincat • Feline – n. a cat; adj. cat like • Felinity – cat like disposition • Felinophilia (philia G love) – love for cats • Felinophobia (phobos G fear) - fear of cats • Felidae – the whole cat tribe, large and small, including domestic cats, lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, lynxes, panthers, cougars, etc

  6. Leon greeklion • Lion – the largest member of the cat family Felidae • Lioness – a female lion • Dandelion (dens L tooth) – weedy plant with deeply toothed leaves and golden yellow tufted flower • Chameleon (chamai G on the ground) – a lizard with a large head able to change color for protection • Leopard (pardos G –black leopard) – tawny panther with black spots • Leo – the constellation of the lion; zodiac sign; a boy’s name

  7. Equuslatinhorse • Equidae – a scientific term for the horse family • Equestrian – a person skilled in horse riding; pertaining to horseback riding • Equine – of, pertaining to, or resembling a horse • Equestrienne – feminine form; a horsewoman; female equestrian

  8. Caballuslatinhorse • Cavalry – a division of an army in which the soldiers ride horses • Cheval – (French) horse • Chivalry – a code of courteous conduct which was followed by knights (horsemen) of the Middle Ages • Cavalcade – procession of riders on horseback, or carriages

  9. Hippos greekHorse • Hippopotamus (potamos G. river) – river horse • Hippodrome (dromos G race course) – horse race track • Hippocamput (kampos G sea monster) – sea horse • Hippophile (philia G love) – one who loves horses • Hippiatric (iatros G healer) – pertaining to treating the diseases of horses

  10. Porcuslatinpig, hog, swine • Pork – meat from a pig • Porcine – pig-like, fat, lazy • Porcupine (spina L thorn) –spiny or prickly pig-shaped rodent • Porpoise (porcus, piscis L pig fish) – a blunt, snouted, aquatic mammel, similar to a dolphin • Pork barrel – barrel in which salt pork is stored • Porker – a young pig raised for food • Porcelain – a fine, white earthenware noted for its translucence and transparent glaze; china

  11. Ornis/Ornithos GreekBird • Ornithology – study of the nature and habits of birds • Ornithivorous(vorare L – devour) – bird-eating • Ornithopterous(pteron G – wing) – having wings like a bird • Ornithotrophe(trophos G – feeder) – place to feed and observe birds • Ornithophile(philia G – love) – lover of birds

  12. Avis Latinbird • Aviary – a large building in which birds are kept • Aviate – to navigate the air in an airplane; to fly • Aviation – aerial navigation by means of an airplane; the science of powered flight • Aviator – pilot of an airplane • Avian – of or pertaining to birds

  13. Grex/Gregis Latinflock, herd, drove, group, troop, company • Gregarious – living in herds, flocks, or social groups; fond of company, socially outgoing and friendly • Egregious(e, ex L – out, away) – out of the herd; outstandingly bad • Congregation – a flock or churchgoers gathered together for worship. • Segregate(se L – apart) – to separate from the group • Aggregate (ad L – to) – to gather together in a lump or sum

  14. Omnis Latineach, every, all • Omnipotence(potens L – powerful, able) – all power • Omnipotent – all powerful • Omnipresent(praesens L – present) – present everywhere • Omniscience(scire L – to know) – knowledge of all • Omniscient – all

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