Latin Root Word: Arch Flashcards

Study Notes

Latin Root: Arch (Ruler)

archenemy: Refers to a chief enemy, a principal antagonist.
monarch: Denotes a single chief ruler, often a king or queen.
archangel: Represents a ruling angel, typically of high rank within angelic hierarchies.
anarchy: Indicates a state without rule, resulting in chaos or disorder.
archive: Pertains to chief or public records, a place for storing important documents.
archrival: Describes a chief rival, someone who competes strongly with another.
architect: Signifies the chief builder, a professional who designs and oversees construction.
hierarchy: Refers to a body of rulers organized by rank or authority.
archetype: Represents the chief or original pattern from which others are derived.
archipelago: Denotes a chief sea or a group of islands scattered within a body of water.
matriarch: Describes a woman who governs a family, group, or institution.
patriarch: Refers to a man who leads a family, group, or organization.
oligarchy: Defines a system where control is held by a small, elite group.
archbishop: Signifies a chief bishop, holding authority over a group of bishops.
archduke: Refers to a chief duke, often used in the context of European nobility.
archaic: Describes something that is old-fashioned or no longer in use.
archaeopteryx: Identifies a primitive bird, similar in size to a crow.
archaeology: A field of science that studies ancient human life by analyzing archaeological remains, tools, and artifacts.

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Explore the Latin root word 'arch', meaning ruler, through this set of flashcards. Each card presents a word derived from 'arch' along with its definition. This quiz is an engaging way to enhance your vocabulary and understand the meaning of related terms.