Term
Roots of the Day: VID vs. SPEC
VID- [VIS-] = see (from Latin videre = to see)
SPEC- [SPIC-, SPECT-] = look at, examine
(from Latin spectare = to watch)
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Definition
special = distinguished in some unusual way
specious = having a false look of truth, fairness, or genuineness.
auspicious = blessed, promising success
specimen = an item or part typical of a group or whole
retrospect = to look backwards |
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Term
Roots of the Day:
TANG- / TING- / TAG- / TIG- / TACT- = touch
TAC- / TIC- = silent (from Latin tacere = to be silent)
EG- / TECT- = cover (from Latin tegere = to cover)
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Definition
tangent = touching only at one point
tacit = silent
taciturn = habitually disinclined to talk
protection = to cover forth
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Term
Root of the Day: FER vs. GER
FER = bear, carry (Latin ferre = to bear, carry, bring)
GER [GEST] = bear, carry
(Latin gerere = to bear, wear, wage)
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Definition
Examples:
fertile = productive or abundant
gest = a remarkable deed or tale
gestation = to carry in the uterus during pregnancy
gesticulate = to make gestures when speaking |
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Term
Root of the Day: FAC
FAC [FACT, FECT, FIC, FY] = do, make
(from Latin facere = to do, make)
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Definition
facet = an aspect or phase of a larger whole
rectify = to make right Latin rectus+facere
pacify = to make peace Latin pax+facere
vilify = to make cheap Latin vilis+facere
pontificate = to make a bridge Latin pons+facere
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