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Greek & Latin Roots

Greek & Latin Roots. Unit 7 . FORT. From the Latin word ‘ fortuitus ’ Happening by chance . Words from “fort” (happening by chance). Fortuitous Adjective; Happening by a lucky accident or chance; fortunate

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Greek & Latin Roots

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  1. Greek & Latin Roots Unit 7

  2. FORT From the Latin word ‘fortuitus’ Happening by chance

  3. Words from “fort” (happening by chance) • Fortuitous • Adjective; Happening by a lucky accident or chance; fortunate Although Kathleen was sorry that the lead clarinetist had fallen ill, she also saw the event as fortuitous because it gave her a chance to exhibit her skills. Synonym: Providential Antonym: Unlucky

  4. Words from “fort” (happening by chance) • Fortuity • Noun; Chance or accident By what fortuity did you come across the long-lost series of paintings? Synonym: Adversity Antonym: Purpose

  5. AUS From the Latin word ‘auspex’ Bird-watcher, fortune-teller

  6. Words from “aus” (bird-watcher, fortune-teller) • Auspices • Noun; Protection or support; patronage The art director operated under the auspices of the Executive Vice President for Creative Affairs. Synonym: Guidance

  7. Words from “aus” (bird-watcher, fortune-teller) • Auspicious • Adjective; Followed by favorable circumstances With the company boasting third quarter gains of 15% now is surely an auspicious time to ask for a raise in your salary. Synonym: Propitious, promising

  8. DEST From the Latin word ‘destinare’, ‘destinatum’ To determine

  9. Words from “destinare”, “destinatum” (to determine) • Predestine • Verb; To decide in advance During the Middle Ages, the members of numerous royal families believed that they were predestined to rule the world. Synonym: Foreordain

  10. Words from “destinare”, “destinatum” (to determine) • Destine • Verb; Intend for a specific end or purpose The latest Disney film is destined to become one of the year’s highest-grossing pictures.

  11. SORT From the Latin word ‘sors’, ‘sortis’ Chance, lot, fate

  12. Words from “sors” or “sortis”(chance, lot, fate) • Consortium • Noun; A group of companies or institutions The University recently joined a Boston consortium, allowing students to enroll in classes at any of its 14 member schools.

  13. Words from “sors” or “sortis”(chance, lot, fate) • Consort • Verb; To keep company; associate Sources report that the Mayor consorts with the local crime boss as well as other crooked politicians.

  14. PROPIT From the Latin word ‘propitius’ Favorable

  15. Words from “propitius” (favorable) • Propitious • Adjective; Lucky; favorable The discovery of the new drugs was propitious, coming, as it did, at the onset of a deadly new virus. Antonym: unlucky

  16. Words from “propitius” (favorable) • Propitiate • Verb; To soothe or satisfy; to appease Renee tried to propitiate her angry employers by sending in a letter of apology. Synonym: reconcile

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