Latin & Greek Roots Unit 6

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What does 'soporific' mean?

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A substance that induces sleep or drowsiness.

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Define 'languid'.

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Weak or faint from illness or fatigue; lacking energy.

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What does 'acquiesce' mean?

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To accept something reluctantly but without protest.

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What is the meaning of 'sopor'?

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A state of deep sleep or unconsciousness.

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Define 'languish'.

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To suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation.

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What is the root meaning of 'soporific'?

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From Latin 'sopor', meaning deep sleep.

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Explain the term 'languid' in a sentence.

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After the long hike, I felt languid and needed to rest.

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What does 'acquiesce' imply in a social context?

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It implies giving in to someone's wishes or demands without strong resistance.

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Provide an example of 'sopor' in a medical context.

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A patient in a soporific state may not respond to external stimuli.

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How can 'languish' be used in a sentence?

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The plants began to languish without water.