OHS Latin 11/20

The English noun "equanimity" meaning "calmness, composure" is derived from what two Latin words?

• equus and animus

• aequus and nosco

• aequus and animus

• equus and nosco

A Latin word meaning _______ is at the root of "tergiversate," which means to "take evasive statements."

• frighten

• back

• three

• rub

Which of these derivatives from "cado - to fall" means "a tendency to relapse into crime"?

• decadence

• occidentalism

• recidivism

• casuistry

What is the meaning of the Latin word at the root of "reminisce"?

• mindful

• stay

• less

• month

The English noun "tentacle" is derived from a Latin verb meaning

• hold

• stretch

• touch

• try

What does someone who is "vocal" use, according to the word's Latin etymology?

• mouth

• voice

• teeth

• words

Which of the following does NOT have "facio" as a root?

• deify

• verify

• crucify

• glorify

The English adjective "frugal" is derived from a Latin noun meaning

• dice box

• bridle

• scrap

• fruit

Which of the following Latin words is at the root of "croissant"?

• creo

• crispus

• crusta

• cresco

Select the closest synonym to the Latin-derived word "faculty".

• deception

• ability

• misfortune

• hostility