Latin Affixes and Their Meanings

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Acquire

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Affix: quir (meaning "to seek")

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Genial

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Friendly

Affix: gen (meaning "to be born")

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Justify

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Prove to be right Latin Affix: just (meaning "just, right")

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Intrigue

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make curious Latin Affix: trix (meaning "to deceive")

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Moral

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right and wrong Latin Affix: mor (meaning "custom, habit")

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Offensive

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insulting Latin Affix: offend (meaning "to strike against")

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Vindictive

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wanting revenge Latin Affix: vindict (meaning "to avenge")

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Ruthless

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no pity Latin Affix: ruth (meaning "pity")