1. Latin Review Phrases and Root Words

2. Ab ovo usque ad mala Literal meaning: from eggs to apples Common meaning: from the beginning to the end Etymology: Roman dinners usually included many courses beginning with boiled eggs and ending with fruit.

3. Ab initio Literal and common meaning: the beginning from initial meaning the beginning

4. Ad hominem Literal meaning: to the man Common meaning: personal Etymology: Instead of focusing on issues, politicians in ancient Rome often made personal attacks on their rivals during speeches.

5. Ad hoc Literal meaning: to this Common meaning: for this

6. Ad infinitum Literal meaning: to the infinite Common meaning: endlessly Etymology: in-without + finis-end

7. Ad nauseam Literal meaning: to seasickness Common meaning: to the point of disgust

8. Ad libitum Literal meaning: at pleasure Common meaning: without preparation

9. Alibi Literal meaning: at elsewhere Common meaning: defense of being elsewhere when a crime was committed Etymology: alius, “other” + ibi, “there, in that place

10. Alma Mater Literal meaning: Nourishing mother Common meaning: school or college attended Etymology: Alma Mater is a title the Romans gave to schools because they were to nurture students with food and thought.

11. Latin Root Words Sonus Video Verbum Nomen Pro

12. Sonus Sound

13. Video - Visum See

14. Verbum Word

15. Nomen Name

16. Pro For or before

17. Prae Before