11.20.2024 2of2 Study Guide - Latin and Greek Roots Weeks 07-15

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What does the Latin root 'grat' mean?

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The Latin root 'grat' means 'pleasing', 'welcome', or 'thankful'.

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What does 'gratification' mean based on the root 'grat'?

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The act of providing pleasure or satisfaction.

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What does the Latin root 'ject' mean?

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The Latin root 'ject' means 'to throw'.

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What does 'abject' mean based on the root 'ject'?

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In a situation of being low, humble, miserable, or shameful.

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What does 'interject' mean based on the root 'ject'?

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To throw in between; to interrupt.

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What do the Latin roots 'grad' / 'gress' mean?

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To step or to go.

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What does 'progress' mean based on the root 'gress'?

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To move forward or advance.

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What does 'regress' mean based on the root 'gress'?

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To move backward or return to a previous state.

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What does 'congratulate' mean based on the root 'grat'?

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To express pleasure or joy at someone's success.

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What does 'grace' mean based on the root 'grac'?

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Elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action.