Latin Roots #3

Roots and Derivatives

1. aud(it) (hear)

2. avi (bird)

3. bell(i) (war)

4. ben(e) (good,well)

Word List

1. Antebellum- occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War;

  In Antebellum times, children would were tight clothes and fancy shoes.

2. Audit- an official inspection of an individual's or organization's accounts, typically by an independent body; conduct an official financial examination of (an individual's or organization's accounts);

My Grandpa's job is to audit Pepsi's sale records to make sure they aren't doing anything they're not supposed to.

3.  Auditory- of or relating to the sense of hearing

Today in school, we had to take a hearing test to see if we had any auditory issues.

4. Avian- of or relating to birds

Airplanes have avian characteristics because they have wings and they can fly.

5. Aviary- a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in

I went to the pet store and an aviary with a parrot inside it.

6. Avionics- electronics as applied to aviation

The avionics of today are just so much more advanced than they were 200 years ago.

7. Bellicose- demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

The small argument turned into a bellicose fight because the girl started cursing.

8. Belligerency- aggressive or warlike behavior

The dictator was overthrown because of of belligerency towards his people.

9. Benefactor- a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

I am a benefactor to the salvation army because I volunteer there every weekend.

10. Beneficiary- a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy;

When my aunt died, I was the beneficiary of her mansion that she used to live in.

11. Benign- gentle, kindly

Whenever I am benign to my mother, she'll treat me to ice cream. 

12. Inaudible- unable to be heard

         My friend tried to talk to me on the phone while she was at a concert, but I was inaudible          because the music was so loud.