Exercise 8.2: Derivatives

Match the English derivative with its Latin root.

In the following sentence the bolded word is an English derivative. Using your knowledge of Latin roots, what do you think this word means?

Before they let him into the office, they made sure to verify his documents.

In the following sentence the bolded word is an English derivative. Using your knowledge of Latin roots, what do you think this word means?

The pacifist refused to join the army despite the pressure from the government.

In the following sentence the bolded word is an English derivative. Using your knowledge of Latin roots, what do you think this word means?

The boy admired the soccer players on the field.

In the following sentence the bolded word is an English derivative. Using your knowledge of Latin roots, what do you think this word means?

Perseus decapitated Medusa with his sword.