Latin roots #2

1. anni, annu, enni (year): anniversary, semiannual, biennial, bicentennial; annuity
2. aqua, aque (water): aquatic, aqueduct, aquarium, aquaiung, subaqueous, aquamarine
3. arm (arm, weapon): army, alarm, disarm, armaments, armory, armor
4. art (art, craft, skill): artistic, artificial, inarticulate, artmobile, article, artificer                                                                         

 

Word List

1. aqua (a): the hue of the sea; bluish-green ex: Maya's eyes are very aqua.
2. aquaculture (n): the cultivation of water plants and animals for human food Ex: Aquaculture would be an amazing solution to world hunger.
3. aqueous (a): like, formed by water, watery Ex: A aqueous terrain would be a swamp or river.
4. armada (n): fleet or warships Ex: The modern day armada would be the navy fleet.
5. armature (n): equipment or clothing for battle, or any protective covering; an armlike extension Ex: A modern day armature would be a football players helmet, cup, and padding.
6. armistice (n): a temporary suspension of hostilities by mutual agreement, as a true preliminary to a peace treaty Ex: China took a preliminary armistice with the Han dynasty.
7. artifact (n): any object produced by the art of the human hand; simple or primitive objects from the distant past Ex: One of the most famous artifacts would be the original Hamlet.
8. artifice (n): cunning ingenuity; clever or sly trickery Ex: I always have a artifice tone when addressing my sisters about negotiation.
9. artisan (n): person skilled at craft. usually a handicraft Ex: A great artisan would be Pablo Picasso.
10. millennium (n): a period of peace and great prosperity; a thousand years Ex: Millennium of peace would be the U.S with Japan and Russia.
11. perennial (n): year after year; throughout years, a plant that blooms annually Ex: The beautiful cherry blossom tree blossoms perennial.
12. superannuated (a) worn out. or retired, from age and years of use of hard work: obsolete or outdated Ex: My favorite pair of Nikes are very superannuated from years of use.