by Edu, Rafa and Malcolm
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”
Avail (noun) -Use, benefit, or advantage From the Latin words "ad” meaning “to” and valere meaning “ to be strong”
Equivalent (adjective) -Similar in function From the Latin words “aequus” meaning “equal” and “valere”
Evaluation (noun) -The act of judgment the worth of something. From the Latin word “ex” meaning “out” and valere
Evince (trans. verb) -To show or exhibit, as an emotion From the Latin “ex”, an intensive prefix and “vincere” meaning “to conquer”
Invalid (adjective) -worthless From the Latin “in”, and “valere” meaning “to be strong”
Invaluable (adjective) -Indispensable From Latin “in” meaning not and value meaning “estimate value of”
Prevail (intrans. verb) -to be greater in strength or influence; triumph From the Latin “prae” meaning “before” and valere
Valedictory (adjective) -bidding farewell From the Latin words “vale” meaning “farewell” and “dicere” meaning “to say”
Vanquish (trans. verb) -to defeat in battle From the Latin word “vincere” meaning “to conquer”