1.7 Greek & Latin: fer

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What does the word 'fer' mean in Latin?

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The Latin root 'fer' means 'to carry' or 'to bear'.

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What is a 'conference'?

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A conference is a formal meeting for discussion, often involving multiple people or groups.

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What does it mean to 'defer' something?

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To defer means to put something off to do later.

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What does 'proliferate' mean?

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To proliferate means to increase rapidly in number or to spread.

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What does it mean to 'transfer' something?

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To transfer means to move something from one place to another.

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Give an example of a situation where you might 'defer' a decision.

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You might defer a decision about which school to attend until you have more information.

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What is the difference between 'transfer' and 'defer'?

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Transfer means to move something, while defer means to postpone or delay.

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In what context might a 'conference' be held?

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A conference might be held to discuss important topics, such as education, business, or health.

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What is a common synonym for 'proliferate'?

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A common synonym for proliferate is 'multiply'.

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How can 'fer' be seen in the word 'transfer'?

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In the word 'transfer', 'fer' relates to carrying something from one place to another.