Questions and Answers
What does the word 'Agent' derive from?
What does 'Excite' mean?
To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness in someone or something
What is the definition of 'Enter'?
To go into
What does 'Cubicle' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'Tempo'?
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Define 'Celerity'.
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What does 'Reiterate' mean?
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Study Notes
Latin Derivatives Flashcards
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Agent
- Derived from "age/agite"
- Refers to a person or thing that actively participates
- Example: A secret agent's reality differs from the glamorous portrayal of spies in media.
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Excite
- Comes from "exitare"
- Means to evoke strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
- Example: A personal opinion about a fancy rat festival indicating it's not perceived as exciting.
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Enter
- Originates from "induit"
- Definition: To go into; implies movement into a space
- Example: The straightforward action of Boris entering a museum.
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Cubicle
- Stems from "cubiculum"
- Describes a small, partitioned-off room used for workspaces
- Example: Common frustration with the confined space of an office cubicle.
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Tempo
- Derived from "tempus"
- Refers to the pace or speed of a song or musical passage
- Example: A description of a song's tempo as fast and upbeat.
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Celerity
- Comes from "celeriter"
- Indicates the swiftness of movement
- Example: Observations on someone's quick movements suggesting urgency.
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Reiterate
- Derived from "iterum"
- Means to repeat something multiple times for emphasis
- Example: A humorous exaggeration of reiterating the definition to stress its meaning.
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Explore a variety of Latin derivative words and their meanings through flashcards. This quiz helps you understand the origins and uses of terms like 'agent', 'excite', and 'tempo'. Enhance your vocabulary with examples that illustrate their applications in everyday language.
