Latin Roots #4

Roots and Derivatives

1. bon, boun- good
2. capit, capt-head/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;act of becoming joined The medallion evidently records the ruler's accession to the throne.
2. bona fide-good faith/genuine Only bona fide members if the company are allowed to use the logo.
3. bonanza-sudden and unexpected source of money or riches But what made the whole thing such a bonanza for the humpbacks was the absence of sea ice
4. bounteous-inclined to be generous; plentiful and abundant The earth yields a bounteous harvest
5. capitulation-surrendering, usually upon prearranged terms or conditions: a final giving up The victor sees it as a sign of capitulation
6. carnage-great slaughter as in a battle Property may be destroyed, but human carnage is averted
7. carnivorous-flesh eating The lion carnivorously ate his prey.
8. incarnate-literally in the flesh He chose to be incarnate as a man
9. intercede-to act on another's behalf I asked him to intercede for her but he never did a thing
10. precedent-previous act or decision There are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training.
11. recapitulation-repetition Scholars of the thirties might avoid a recapitulation of the mistakes during that period
12. reincarnation-thing that is reborn HE is said to be a reincarnation of King Arthur