Latin Root Words and Their Meanings

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Captivate

Back

To attract and hold the attention of someone by being interesting or pretty.

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Precipitation

Back

Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc.

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Capitulate

Back

To stop fighting an enemy or opponent; to admit that an enemy or opponent has won.

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Manual

Back

Doing or involving hard physical work; operated or controlled with the hands or by a person.

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Manipulate

Back

To move or control something with your hands or by using a machine; to control someone or something in a clever and usually selfish way.

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Manuscript

Back

The original copy of a play, book, piece of music, etc., before it has been printed.

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Maneuver

Back

Clever or skillful action or movement.

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Pedestrian

Back

A person who is walking in a city, along a road, etc.

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Impede

Back

To slow the movement, progress, or action of someone or something.

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Pedestal

Back

The base of a column or other tall object; used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc.