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Which word best describes the act of assigning tasks to others?
Which word best describes the act of assigning tasks to others?
What is the term for a strong feeling of aversion or disgust?
What is the term for a strong feeling of aversion or disgust?
If someone is described as 'proactive,' what are they likely to do?
If someone is described as 'proactive,' what are they likely to do?
Which word means to cause something to move forward?
Which word means to cause something to move forward?
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Which of the following best describes something that is 'superlative'?
Which of the following best describes something that is 'superlative'?
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Study Notes
Latin Roots and Meanings
- LEGA: Latin root meaning "to appoint; to send on a mission."
- ACT/AG: Latin root meaning "to do or act."
- PULS/PEL: Latin root meaning "to push."
- LAT: Latin root meaning "to carry."
Words Derived from Latin Roots
- Legacy: Noun, meaning "body of ideas, achievements, and morals."
- Delegate: Verb, meaning "to divide up responsibilities."
- Agenda: Noun, meaning "a plan or action, purpose."
- Proactive: Adjective, meaning "seeking to solve problems before they arise."
- Exacting: Adjective, meaning "determined to be perfect; strict or strictly adhering to rules."
- Repulsion: Noun, meaning "desire to avoid; a feeling of disgust."
- Dispel: Verb, meaning "to scatter about, banish, or break up."
- Propel: Verb, meaning "to cause to move forward; push."
- Relative: Adjective, meaning "depending on."
- Superlative: Adjective, meaning "excellent; above everything else."
- Dilate: Verb, meaning "to widen or open."
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Test your understanding of Latin roots and their meanings with this quiz. Explore how these roots contribute to the formation of various English words, enhancing your vocabulary and comprehension skills.
