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Exploring Latin Roots: Fallacies, Values, and Vocal Expressions

This educational content delves into English vocabulary derived from Latin roots related to deception, values, and speech. We explore words such as "infallible," "valiant," and "loquacious" to understand their meanings and origins. Through examples, we highlight the connections between Latin terms like "fallere" (to deceive), "valere" (to be strong), and "loqui" (to speak), enriching your vocabulary and comprehension. Perfect for students and language enthusiasts seeking to enhance their linguistic prowess.

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Exploring Latin Roots: Fallacies, Values, and Vocal Expressions

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  1. NCEE/SAT Works Week 9

  2. FALL vs. PECC FALL- / FALS- = to deceive, fail (from Latin fallere = to trick, deceive) PECC- = to sin (from Latin peccare = to sin)

  3. Examples: infallible = incapable of making mistakes (literally, “not deceiving” from Latin in+fallere) fallacious = based on fallacy falsetto = a method of singing higher than a singer’s normal range peccant = one who has done wrong impeccable = behavior or character without sin (literally, “not sinning” from Latin in+peccare) peccatophobic = one who lives in mortal fear of sinning (literally, “fear of sin” Latin and Greek peccare+phobos)

  4. VAL VAL- / VAIL = to be strong, be well; farewell (from Latin valere = to be strong)

  5. Examples: valence = the combining power of an element valance = a length of decorative drapery attached to the canopy or frame of a bed valiance = heroism, the qualities of being a hero valentine = a card or the person who sends a card for Valentine’s Day valid = supporting the intended claim valor = great courage in the face of danger value = worth

  6. ORD vs. SEQU ORD- / ORDIN- = order, rank, series (from Latin ordo = order, rank) SEQU- / SECUT- [-SUE / -SUIT] = to follow (from Latin sequi = to follow)

  7. Examples: order ordinal = relating to a thing’s position in a series ordinate = ranged in regular rows sequential = following in a logical order or sequence sequacious = persisting in a continuous intellectual or stylistic discussion

  8. VOC vs. DIC VOC- / VOK- = voice, call (from Latin vocare = to call) DIC- / DICT- = say, speak, assert (from Latin dicere = to say)

  9. Examples: vocal vocative = relating to the case of nouns used to call out to a person or thing vocation = strong feeling of suitability to a career equivocate = the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth (literally, “to call equal” from Latin aequus+vocare) dictator diction = the choice and use of words in speaking or singing verdict = opinion, judgment, or decision in a disputed case (literally, “to say the truth” from Latin verum+dicere)

  10. LOQU vs. FA LOQU- / LOCUT- = speak (from Latin loqui = to speak) FA- / FAT- / FESS- = speak (from Latin fari = to speak)

  11. Examples: loquacious = inclined to speak a lot somniloquist = literally, “sleep talker” from Latin somnus+loqui soliloquy = a dramatic monologue (literally, “to speak alone” from Latin solus+loqui) magniloquence = excessive use of ornate language in speaking (literally, “great speaking” from Latin magnus+loqui) ventriloquism = the practice of speaking as if the sound comes from elsewhere (literally, “to speak from the belly” from Latin ventrum+loqui) fate infant = literally, “one who does not speak” from Latin in+fari confess = literally, “to speak with” from Latin cum+fari

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