Greek & Latin Roots Part 2 Unit 9 Any Questions

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What does 'arrogant' mean?

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Having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better.

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What does 'prerogative' mean?

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A special right or privilege that some people have.

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What does 'exquisite' mean?

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Finely done or made; very beautiful or delicate; very sensitive or fine.

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What does 'inquest' mean?

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An official investigation to find a reason for something.

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What does 'interrogate' mean?

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To ask someone questions in a thorough and often forceful way.

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What is the root meaning of 'arrogant'?

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The root 'rog' means to ask, indicating a sense of demanding or assuming.

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What is the root meaning of 'prerogative'?

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The root 'rog' means to ask, combined with 'pre' meaning before, indicating a right that is asked for beforehand.

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What is the root meaning of 'exquisite'?

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The root 'quis' means to seek or obtain, indicating something that is sought after for its beauty.

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What is the root meaning of 'inquest'?

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The root 'quest' means to seek or ask, indicating a formal seeking of answers.

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What is the root meaning of 'interrogate'?

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The root 'rog' means to ask, combined with 'inter' meaning between, indicating asking questions between parties.