1. Latin and Greek Root Words: Unit 6
*serv, strict, solut, lib, liv
*absolute, conservative, constrict, deliverance, liberal, liberate, observant, preservation, restriction solution
February 17-21, 2014

2. Unit 6 Serv - To save, keep Latin SERVARE, SERVATUM
1. Preservation n. The act or process of saving
Syn: Protection Ant: Disposal
L. pre, "beforehand," +servatum= To save beforehand, to guard
The preservation of wild areas in the United States is a very important idea.
2. Conservative adj. Not taking chances; disliking change; not extreme
Syn: Cautious Ant: Reckless
L. con, "together," +servatum= To keep over, watch
Betty tended to be conservative and cautious, while her brother Steven was more impulsive and adventurous.

3. Unit 6 Cont’d
3. Observant adj. Paying careful attention to; noticing much
Syn: Watchful Ant: Oblivious
L. ob, "over,"+sevare= To keep over, watch
If you are observant enough, you may catch a glimpse of the rare hawk in your backyard.

4. Unit 6 Cont’d Strict - To bind Latin STRINGERE, STRICTUM
4. Constrict v. To squeeze tightly
Syn: Bind Ant: Loosen
L. con, "together,"+strictum= To bind tightly
The tight bandage constricted the patient's arm, reducing blood flow to the fingers.
5. Restriction n. Something that limits
Syn: Check, curb Ant: Allowance
L. re, "back," +strictum= Bound back
If Norm doesn't put soem restrictions on buying video games, he'll have no money left for gas to get to his favorite music store.

5. Unit 6 Cont’d Solut - To loosen, solve Latin SOLVERE, SOLUTUM
6. Solution n. Something that answers or helps
Syn: Explanation Ant: Complication
The solution to traffic jams, it seems to me, is to install computerized stoplights.
7. Absolute n. Something that is certain; something that does not change
Syn: Constant Ant: Variable
L. ab, "from," +solutum= Loosened from (all limit), complete, unchanging
The only absolute in nature is that all living things will eventually die.

6. Unit 6 Cont’d Lib, Liv - Free Latin LIBER
8. Deliverance n. Something that saves or helps
Syn: Salvations
L. de, "away from," +liber= Freedom from
The medicine appeared to give Melissa some deliverance from the pain.
9. Liberate v. To set free
Syn: Emancipate Ant: Imprison
The new governor refused to liberate any political prisoners.
10. Liberal adj. 1.Giving in amount; plentiful 2. Generous
Syn: Unselfish Ant: Ungiving
1. Nigel asked for a liberal helping of mashed potatoes.
2. Malcolm was liberal in his praise for the new restaurant.