This document provides definitions for various Latin words and their derivatives related to concepts like government, military, power, justice, and appetite. It lists Latin words like consul, dignitary, honest, empire, magistrate, potent, and invincible along with their meanings and related English derivatives. The purpose is to define important Latin words and show how they relate to political, legal, and social concepts that have been incorporated into the English language.
2. Consular: having to do with a chief government official of ancient Rome. Consulship: the office of a consul. Consulate: the position, powers, etc. of a consul. Consul: consul
3. Deign: to condescend. Dignify: to exalt. Dignitary: a person holding a high position. Indignant: expressing anger especially at an unjust action. Indignation: righteous anger. Dignitas: esteem, reputation
4. Honest: truthful. Honesty: truth. Honorific: conferring honor. (an honorific title.) Honorable: worthy of respect. Honorary: given as an honor without service or pay. Honorarium: payment to a professional for services for which no fee is set. Dishonest: not to be trusted. Dishonorable: not worthy of respect. Honor: honor
6. Just: right or fair. Justify: to show to be just or right. Justifiable: able to be proven right. Justice: fairness; rightfulness. Iustitia: justice
7. Magistrate: a civil officer empowered to administer the law. Magisterial: authoritative. Magistratus: magistrate
8. Militant: ready to fight. Militarism: policy of aggressive military preparedness. Militarize: to equip and prepare for war. Military: of, for, or done by soldiers. Militate: to operate or work (against). Militia: an army composed of citizens called on in time of emergency. Miles: soldier
9. Potent: having authority or power. Potential: possible; that which can come into being. Potentiate: to increase the effect of (a drug or toxin) by giving another drug or toxin simultaneously. Omnipotent: all-powerful. Potentate: a person having great power. Impotent: lacking physical strength; powerless. Potestas: power
10. Appetite: a desire for food; any strong desire or craving. Appetizer: a tasty food that stimulates the appetite. Competent: capable; fit. Compete: to be in rivalry; contend. Impetus: driving force or motive. Petition: a solemn, earnest request. Petulant: impatient or irritable. Peto: to beg or ask for
11. Invincible: unable to be overcome. Convict: to prove or find a person guilty. Convince: to persuade by argument or evidence. Evince: to show plainly; to make clear. Vinco: to conquer