Key Words.
Section 1
Root: JUR — to swear, to vow
This group of words is built on the Latin root JUR, meaning 'to swear' or 'to vow'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| perjury (n.) | Breaking of a legal oath |
| abjure (v.) | To swear off; renounce |
| conjure (v.) | To bring forth, especially through words |
Section 2
Root: DOMIN — to rule, to dominate
These words all share the Latin root DOMIN, which means 'to rule' or 'to dominate'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| predominant (adj.) | Being most evident or apparent |
| domineering (adj.) | Forcing others to obey |
| indomitable (adj.) | Unbeatable; resilient |
Section 3
Root: CRAT — to rule
Let's explore words from the Greek root KRATEIN, meaning 'to rule'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| aristocracy (n.) | Group of the most wealthy and privileged |
| theocracy (n.) | Government by a religious leader or figure |
| bureaucrat (n.) | A minor official |
Section 4
Root: LEG — law
This final group of words stems from the Latin root LEG, meaning 'law'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| legitimize (v.) | To give credit or recognition to |
| privileged (adj.) | Available only to a special few; entitled to something special |
| legislative (adj.) | Having to do with the law |
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Section 1
Root: JUR — to swear, to vow
This group of words is built on the Latin root JUR, meaning 'to swear' or 'to vow'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| perjury (n.) | Breaking of a legal oath |
| abjure (v.) | To swear off; renounce |
| conjure (v.) | To bring forth, especially through words |
Section 2
Root: DOMIN — to rule, to dominate
These words all share the Latin root DOMIN, which means 'to rule' or 'to dominate'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| predominant (adj.) | Being most evident or apparent |
| domineering (adj.) | Forcing others to obey |
| indomitable (adj.) | Unbeatable; resilient |
Section 3
Root: CRAT — to rule
Let's explore words from the Greek root KRATEIN, meaning 'to rule'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| aristocracy (n.) | Group of the most wealthy and privileged |
| theocracy (n.) | Government by a religious leader or figure |
| bureaucrat (n.) | A minor official |
Section 4
Root: LEG — law
This final group of words stems from the Latin root LEG, meaning 'law'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| legitimize (v.) | To give credit or recognition to |
| privileged (adj.) | Available only to a special few; entitled to something special |
| legislative (adj.) | Having to do with the law |
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