Latin Roots #6

Roots & Derivatives

1. corp(or) (body): corpse, corporation, corps, corpuscle, corpus, corset
2. cred (to believe, to trust): credo, credit, discredit, credence, credentials, accreditation
3. cur(r), curs, course, (to run, to flow): current, excursion, discourse, concur, recourse, curriculum, recurrent
4. dic(t) (to speak, to say): diction, indication, edict, jurisdiction, dictionary, addict, interdiction

Word list

1. benediction, n: the invocation of a divine blessing, as at the close of a religious service; a blessing or state of blessedness

The benediction was so great the mother sacrificed a piece of bread to the birds as a way of thanks. 

2. concourse n, running or flowing together; a broad public walkway or hallway; a crowd or throng 

The concourse was a very uncomfortable place to be because there was always a crowd of people. 

3. concurrent, a: occurring at the same time; meeting or acting together

The meeting was on concurrent with my best friend's birthday. 

4. corporal, a: related to the physical body

The corporal body is considered art to some people such as artists. 

5. corpulent, a: very stout; fleshy and obese; fat

The American woman was very corpulent due to the fact she are alot of fast food. 

6. credibility, n: the quality of being believable or trustworthy

The company had credibility of making aliens from scratch. 

7. credulity, n: the (native) willingness to believe too easily without proof

The young woman's credulity was ridiculous because she believed a company made aliens from scratch. 

8. cursory, a: done in a superficial or hasty manner

The car engine was cursory. 

9. dictum, n: an authoritative saying or maxim

The dictum of the president of the United States was not questioned. 

10. incorporate, v: to form into one body or functioning unit; to combine several different things into a whole

The diva incorporated her mothers sayings in her songs, they became very famous. 

11. incredulous, a: not believing, skeptical, or doubting

The actor was incredulous while acting. 

12. indicative, a: characteristic of or very much like; suggestive

The indicative of being mad didn't seem to catch the eyes of the husband.