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Chapter 15 Derivatives
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Ager, Ageri: field; territory Agrarian: characteristic of farming Agriculture: the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
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Fons, Fontis: fountain Fount: fountain; source Font: a receptacle for holy or baptismal water Fountain: the source from which something proceeds or is supplied; a spring of water coming forth from the earth Fountainhead: a spring that is the source of a stream
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Rivus, Rivi: stream Derivative: a word formed from another word as its base Derive: to take or receive from a specified source Rival: one of two or more striving to obtain what only one can possess Rivulet: a little stream
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Rus, Ruris: the country Rural: pertaining to country, country life or agriculture Rustic: rural; simple, unsophisticated, uncouth
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Silva, Silvae: forest, woods Silvan or Sylvan: pertaining to the woods Pennsylvania: Penn’s Woods (named for William Penn who was granted the land)
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Tempestas, Tempestatis: weather Tempest: a violent windstorm, especially one with rain, hail, or snow; violent commotion, Tempestuous: tumultuous; turbulent
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Umbra, Umbrae: shade, shadow, ghost Umbrella: something that covers or protects against rain or sun from above Raw Umber: brown pigment Burnt Umber: reddish brown pigment Umbrage: offence, annoyance; leaves that provide shade Somber: gloomily dark; shadowy
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Curo, Curare: to manage, care for Curator: the person in charge of a museum or art collection; a manager Manicure: hand treatment involving the trimming and polishing of the fingernails Pedicure: foot treatment involving the trimming and polishing of the toe nails Sinecure: an office or position requiring little or no work Procure: to obtain through care or effort Secure: safe; free from danger Incurable: not curable or remedied
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Deligo, Deigere: to chose, select Diligent: constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent
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Faveo, Favere: to favor, support Favor: the state of being held in regard; goodwill Favorable: characterized by approval or support Favorite: a person or thing regarded with special preference Disfavor: unfavorable regard; displeasure; dislike Unfavorable: not favorable; adverse
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Impero, Imperare: to order, command Imperative: a command; absolutely necessary or required Imperial: pertaining to an empire/emperor Imperious: domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial Empire: territory ruled by an emperor Emperor: supreme male ruler of an empire Empress: supreme female ruler of an empire
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Pareo, Parere: to obey; be visible Appear: become visible Apparent: readily seen Transparent: admitting the passage of light Disappearance: ceasing to be seen Reappear: become visible again
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Persuadeo, Persuadere: to persuade Persuade: convince Persuasive: intended to persuade Dissuade: persuade not to do something
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