These words are ready for battle, coming from the Latin root BELLUM, meaning 'war'.
Section 1
Root: BELL — war
These words are ready for battle, coming from the Latin root BELLUM, meaning 'war'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| bellicose (adj.) | Warlike in nature |
| antebellum (adj.) | Occurring before a war |
| belligerence (n.) | Warlike mood or attitude |
Section 2
Root: AM — love
Let's feel the affection with words derived from the Latin root AMOR, meaning 'love'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| enamored (adj.) | Fond of; feeling love towards |
| amicable (adj.) | Not bitter or hostile; friendly |
| amiable (adj.) | Good-natured; cheerful |
Section 3
Root: AGON — contest, struggle
This group of words is all about conflict, stemming from the Greek root AGON, meaning 'contest' or 'struggle'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| antagonize (v.) | To act hostile towards; provoke |
| protagonist (n.) | The central character in a work of literature |
| antagonist (n.) | One who is hostile towards; one who opposes |
Section 4
Root: PHIL — love
This group shares a different kind of affection, coming from the Greek root PHILE, meaning 'love'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| philosophical (adj.) | Calm and wise; reasonable |
| philanthropy (n.) | Charitable donation to public causes |
| bibliophile (n.) | One who loves books |
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Section 1
Root: BELL — war
These words are ready for battle, coming from the Latin root BELLUM, meaning 'war'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| bellicose (adj.) | Warlike in nature |
| antebellum (adj.) | Occurring before a war |
| belligerence (n.) | Warlike mood or attitude |
Section 2
Root: AM — love
Let's feel the affection with words derived from the Latin root AMOR, meaning 'love'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| enamored (adj.) | Fond of; feeling love towards |
| amicable (adj.) | Not bitter or hostile; friendly |
| amiable (adj.) | Good-natured; cheerful |
Section 3
Root: AGON — contest, struggle
This group of words is all about conflict, stemming from the Greek root AGON, meaning 'contest' or 'struggle'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| antagonize (v.) | To act hostile towards; provoke |
| protagonist (n.) | The central character in a work of literature |
| antagonist (n.) | One who is hostile towards; one who opposes |
Section 4
Root: PHIL — love
This group shares a different kind of affection, coming from the Greek root PHILE, meaning 'love'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| philosophical (adj.) | Calm and wise; reasonable |
| philanthropy (n.) | Charitable donation to public causes |
| bibliophile (n.) | One who loves books |
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