Greek Latin Roots Unit 7 FORT From the

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Greek & Latin Roots Unit 7

Greek & Latin Roots Unit 7

FORT �From the Latin word ‘fortuitus’ Happening by chance

FORT �From the Latin word ‘fortuitus’ Happening by chance

Words from “fort” (happening by chance) �Fortuitous • Adjective; Happening by a lucky accident

Words from “fort” (happening by chance) �Fortuitous • Adjective; Happening by a lucky accident or chance; fortunate Although Kathleen was sorry that the lead clarinetist had fallen ill, she also saw the event as fortuitous because it gave her a chance to exhibit her skills. Synonym: Providential Antonym: Unlucky

Words from “fort” (happening by chance) �Fortuity • Noun; Chance or accident By what

Words from “fort” (happening by chance) �Fortuity • Noun; Chance or accident By what fortuity did you come across the long-lost series of paintings? Synonym: Adversity Antonym: Purpose

AUS �From the Latin word ‘auspex’ Bird-watcher, fortune-teller

AUS �From the Latin word ‘auspex’ Bird-watcher, fortune-teller

Words from “aus” (bird-watcher, fortune-teller) �Auspices • Noun; Protection or support; patronage The art

Words from “aus” (bird-watcher, fortune-teller) �Auspices • Noun; Protection or support; patronage The art director operated under the auspices of the Executive Vice President for Creative Affairs. Synonym: Guidance

Words from “aus” (bird-watcher, fortune-teller) �Auspicious • Adjective; Followed by favorable circumstances With the

Words from “aus” (bird-watcher, fortune-teller) �Auspicious • Adjective; Followed by favorable circumstances With the company boasting third quarter gains of 15% now is surely an auspicious time to ask for a raise in your salary. Synonym: Propitious, promising

DEST �From the Latin word ‘destinare’, ‘destinatum’ To determine

DEST �From the Latin word ‘destinare’, ‘destinatum’ To determine

Words from “destinare”, “destinatum” (to determine) �Predestine • Verb; To decide in advance During

Words from “destinare”, “destinatum” (to determine) �Predestine • Verb; To decide in advance During the Middle Ages, the members of numerous royal families believed that they were predestined to rule the world. Synonym: Foreordain

Words from “destinare”, “destinatum” (to determine) �Destine • Verb; Intend for a specific end

Words from “destinare”, “destinatum” (to determine) �Destine • Verb; Intend for a specific end or purpose The latest Disney film is destined to become one of the year’s highest-grossing pictures.

SORT �From the Latin word ‘sors’, ‘sortis’ Chance, lot, fate

SORT �From the Latin word ‘sors’, ‘sortis’ Chance, lot, fate

Words from “sors” or “sortis” (chance, lot, fate) �Consortium • Noun; A group of

Words from “sors” or “sortis” (chance, lot, fate) �Consortium • Noun; A group of companies or institutions The University recently joined a Boston consortium, allowing students to enroll in classes at any of its 14 member schools.

Words from “sors” or “sortis” (chance, lot, fate) �Consort • Verb; To keep company;

Words from “sors” or “sortis” (chance, lot, fate) �Consort • Verb; To keep company; associate Sources report that the Mayor consorts with the local crime boss as well as other crooked politicians.

PROPIT �From the Latin word ‘propitius’ Favorable

PROPIT �From the Latin word ‘propitius’ Favorable

Words from “propitius” (favorable) �Propitious • Adjective; Lucky; favorable The discovery of the new

Words from “propitius” (favorable) �Propitious • Adjective; Lucky; favorable The discovery of the new drugs was propitious, coming, as it did, at the onset of a deadly new virus. Antonym: unlucky

Words from “propitius” (favorable) �Propitiate • Verb; To soothe or satisfy; to appease Renee

Words from “propitius” (favorable) �Propitiate • Verb; To soothe or satisfy; to appease Renee tried to propitiate her angry employers by sending in a letter of apology. Synonym: reconcile

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