Ready to feel like royalty? These words all come from the Latin root for 'king,' so they're all about power, authority, and high status style!
Section 1
Words from REG, REIG: To Rule Like a King
Ready to feel like royalty? These words all come from the Latin root for 'king,' so they're all about power, authority, and high-status style!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| regal (adj.) | Of or like a king or queen |
| reign (n.) | Authority; rule |
| regicide (n.) | The murder of a king |
Section 2
Words from VICT: To Conquer and Win
It's all about winning! The words below share the Latin root VICT, meaning 'to conquer,' and they describe everything from winning a game to forcing someone out.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| convict (v.) | To find guilty |
| victorious (adj.) | Winning or succeeding |
| evict (v.) | To force to leave |
Section 3
Words from POSS, POT: To Be Powerful and Able
How much power is too much? These words, from the Latin roots POSS and POT, explore different types of strength and control, from jealousy to ultimate power.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| possessive (adj.) | Wanting to own or control; jealous |
| potent (adj.) | Very strong or powerful |
| omnipotent (adj.) | Ruling all; all-powerful |
Section 4
Words from DOM: To Rule a Home or Territory
Whether it's your house or a whole country, these words are all about who's in charge! They come from the Latin root DOM, which relates to both 'house' and 'to rule.'
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| domestic (adj.) | Having to do with the home |
| dominate (v.) | To rule completely |
| dominion (n.) | An area ruled or controlled |
| domicile (n.) | A home |
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Section 1
Words from REG, REIG: To Rule Like a King
Ready to feel like royalty? These words all come from the Latin root for 'king,' so they're all about power, authority, and high-status style!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| regal (adj.) | Of or like a king or queen |
| reign (n.) | Authority; rule |
| regicide (n.) | The murder of a king |
Section 2
Words from VICT: To Conquer and Win
It's all about winning! The words below share the Latin root VICT, meaning 'to conquer,' and they describe everything from winning a game to forcing someone out.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| convict (v.) | To find guilty |
| victorious (adj.) | Winning or succeeding |
| evict (v.) | To force to leave |
Section 3
Words from POSS, POT: To Be Powerful and Able
How much power is too much? These words, from the Latin roots POSS and POT, explore different types of strength and control, from jealousy to ultimate power.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| possessive (adj.) | Wanting to own or control; jealous |
| potent (adj.) | Very strong or powerful |
| omnipotent (adj.) | Ruling all; all-powerful |
Section 4
Words from DOM: To Rule a Home or Territory
Whether it's your house or a whole country, these words are all about who's in charge! They come from the Latin root DOM, which relates to both 'house' and 'to rule.'
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| domestic (adj.) | Having to do with the home |
| dominate (v.) | To rule completely |
| dominion (n.) | An area ruled or controlled |
| domicile (n.) | A home |
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