Latin and Greek Root Words Unit 6 SERV

Unit 6 Serv - To save, keep Latin SERVARE, SERVATUM 1. Preservation n. The

Unit 6 Cont’d 3. Observant adj. Paying careful attention to; noticing much Syn: Watchful

Unit 6 Cont’d Strict - To bind Latin STRINGERE, STRICTUM 4. Constrict v. To

Unit 6 Cont’d Solut - To loosen, solve Latin SOLVERE, SOLUTUM 6. Solution n.

Unit 6 Cont’d Lib, Liv - Free Latin LIBER 8. Deliverance n. Something that

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Latin and Greek Root Words: Unit 6 *SERV, STRICT, SOLUT, LIB, LIV *ABSOLUTE, CONSERVATIVE, CONSTRICT, DELIVERANCE, LIBERAL, LIBERATE, OBSERVANT, PRESERVATION, RESTRICTION SOLUTION

Unit 6 Serv - To save, keep Latin SERVARE, SERVATUM 1. Preservation n. The act or process of saving Syn: Protection Ant: Disposal L. pre, "beforehand, " +servatum= To save beforehand, to guard The preservation of wild areas in the United States is a very important idea. 2. Conservative adj. Not taking chances; disliking change; not extreme Syn: Cautious Ant: Reckless L. con, "together, " +servatum= To keep over, watch Betty tended to be conservative and cautious, while her brother Steven was more impulsive and adventurous.

Unit 6 Cont’d 3. Observant adj. Paying careful attention to; noticing much Syn: Watchful Ant: Oblivious L. ob, "over, "+sevare= To keep over, watch If you are observant enough, you may catch a glimpse of the rare hawk in your backyard.

Unit 6 Cont’d Strict - To bind Latin STRINGERE, STRICTUM 4. Constrict v. To squeeze tightly Syn: Bind Ant: Loosen L. con, "together, "+strictum= To bind tightly The tight bandage constricted the patient's arm, reducing blood flow to the fingers. 5. Restriction n. Something that limits Syn: Check, curb Ant: Allowance L. re, "back, " +strictum= Bound back If Norm doesn't put soem restrictions on buying video games, he'll have no money left for gas to get to his favorite music store.

Unit 6 Cont’d Solut - To loosen, solve Latin SOLVERE, SOLUTUM 6. Solution n. Something that answers or helps Syn: Explanation Ant: Complication The solution to traffic jams, it seems to me, is to install computerized stoplights. 7. Absolute n. Something that is certain; something that does not change Syn: Constant Ant: Variable L. ab, "from, " +solutum= Loosened from (all limit), complete, unchanging The only absolute in nature is that all living things will eventually die.

Unit 6 Cont’d Lib, Liv - Free Latin LIBER 8. Deliverance n. Something that saves or helps Syn: Salvations L. de, "away from, " +liber= Freedom from The medicine appeared to give Melissa some deliverance from the pain. 9. Liberate v. To set free Syn: Emancipate Ant: Imprison The new governor refused to liberate any political prisoners. 10. Liberal adj. 1. Giving in amount; plentiful 2. Generous Syn: Unselfish Ant: Ungiving 1. Nigel asked for a liberal helping of mashed potatoes. 2. Malcolm was liberal in his praise for the new restaurant.