Let's explore words from the Latin root GRAV, meaning 'heavy'. Key Words | Word | Definition | | | | | grave (adj.) | Very serious | | gravity (n.) | Seriousness |.
Section 1
The Root GRAV
Let's explore words from the Latin root GRAV, meaning 'heavy'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| grave (adj.) | Very serious |
| gravity (n.) | Seriousness |
Section 2
The Roots LEV and LEVER
These words come from the Latin roots LEV and LEVER, meaning 'light' and 'to lift up'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| levitate (v.) | To cause to hover or float above the ground |
| alleviate (v.) | To make better or less serious |
| elevate (v.) | To lift up |
| leverage (n.) | Something which gives help or advantage |
Section 3
The Root BRUT
This group of words is built on the Latin root BRUT, which means 'heavy'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| brutality (n.) | Cruel violence |
| brute (adj.) | Not showing reason; animal-like; raw |
Section 4
The Root PRESS
Let's press on with words from the Latin root PRESS, meaning 'press'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| oppress (v.) | To keep down by force |
| impress (v.) | To have a strong effect / Make a mark with; Strongly convey |
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Section 1
The Root GRAV
Let's explore words from the Latin root GRAV, meaning 'heavy'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| grave (adj.) | Very serious |
| gravity (n.) | Seriousness |
Section 2
The Roots LEV and LEVER
These words come from the Latin roots LEV and LEVER, meaning 'light' and 'to lift up'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| levitate (v.) | To cause to hover or float above the ground |
| alleviate (v.) | To make better or less serious |
| elevate (v.) | To lift up |
| leverage (n.) | Something which gives help or advantage |
Section 3
The Root BRUT
This group of words is built on the Latin root BRUT, which means 'heavy'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| brutality (n.) | Cruel violence |
| brute (adj.) | Not showing reason; animal-like; raw |
Section 4
The Root PRESS
Let's press on with words from the Latin root PRESS, meaning 'press'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| oppress (v.) | To keep down by force |
| impress (v.) | To have a strong effect / Make a mark with; Strongly convey |
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