Latin Roots #4

Roots and Derivatives

1. bon, boun: good

2. capit, capt: head, chief , leader

3. carn(i):flesh

4. ced(e), ceed, cess: go, yield, surrender

Word List

1. accession-the attainment of a certain rank or dignity; an increase by means of something added; the act of becoming joined

1926 was the year of Emperor Hirochito's accession to the throne.

2. bona fide- in good faith; genuine

The archeologist stated that the preserved bones were bona fide and valuable.

3. bonanza-a sudden and unexpected source of money or riches; a winfall

My uncle let a 300,000 dollar lottery bonanza slip at the casino.

4. bounteous-inclined to be generous, plentiful, and abundant

Abundant talent and equally bounteous good fortune lead the boy in winning the competition

5. capitulation- a surrendering, usually upon prearranged terms or conditions: a final giving up

The holocaust ended with the capitulation of Germany.

6. carnage-a great slaughter, as in a battle

After the battle, the officers observed the carnage of both sides.

7. carnivorous-a flesh eating, as an animal

A lion, jaguar, and a cheetah are considered carnivorous animals.

8. incarnate-literally, in the flesh; in bodily form; personified; flesh colored

After seeing her dream man in a dream, she finally found him incarnated before her eyes.

9. intercede-to act on another's behalf; to mediate

When the two girls fought, the teacher had to intercede the fight.

10. precedent-a previous act or decision taken as a valid model; having gone before

It was the precedent in case law governing consent to treatment.

11. recapitulation-a brief repetition; a summary; as of what has already been said

She gave a recapitulation of her opinion on drugs.

12. reincarnation-a thing that is reborn; or comes back into being; although perhaps in a different bodily form

Hinduism is a religion that believes in reincarnation.