Etymology slide show

1. by Edu, Rafa and Malcolm Etymology slide show

2. Ambivalence (noun) • - the simultaneous existence of conflicting feelings or thoughts. • From the Latin words “ambi” meaning “on both sides” and “valere” meaning “to be strong”

3. Avail (noun) • -Use, benefit, or advantage • From the Latin words "ad” meaning “to” and valere meaning “ to be strong”

4. Equivalent (adjective) • -Similar in function • From the Latin words “aequus” meaning “equal” and “valere”

5. Evaluation (noun) • -The act of judgment the worth of something. • From the Latin word “ex” meaning “out” and valere

6. Evince (trans. verb) • -To show or exhibit, as an emotion • From the Latin “ex”, an intensive prefix and “vincere” meaning “to conquer”

7. Invalid (adjective) • -worthless • From the Latin “in”, and “valere” meaning “to be strong”

8. Invaluable (adjective) • -Indispensable • From Latin “in” meaning not and value meaning “estimate value of”

9. Prevail (intrans. verb) • -to be greater in strength or influence; triumph • From the Latin “prae” meaning “before” and valere

10. Valedictory (adjective) • -bidding farewell • From the Latin words “vale” meaning “farewell” and “dicere” meaning “to say”

11. Vanquish (trans. verb) • -to defeat in battle • From the Latin word “vincere” meaning “to conquer”