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October 26, 2016 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

Vocabulary Building: “SCRUPULOUS” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “scrupulous.” The root of the word – “scrupul” – comes from Latin “scrupulus,” which means “uneasiness” or “anxiety.” And suffix “-ous” in English helps form an adjective and means “he who” or “that which.” And so, the literal meaning… [Read More]

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October 18, 2016 By TutorPhil 1 Comment

Vocabulary Building: “RAVENOUS” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “ravenous.” The root of the word – “raven” comes from Latin “rapina,” which means “the act of robbery or plundering.” By the way, the English word “rape” also originates from this Latin word. And suffix “-ous” in English helps… [Read More]

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October 11, 2016 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

Vocabulary Building: “STUPENDOUS” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “stupendous.” The root of the word – “stupend” comes from Latin “stupere,” which means “to be struck senseless, to be stunned, astounded.” And suffix “ous” in English helps form an adjective and means “he who” or “that which.” Thus,… [Read More]

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October 4, 2016 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

Vocabulary Building: “FERVENT” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “fervent.” Let’s break it into parts and study the word’s origin. The root of the word – “ferv” comes from Latin “fervere,” which means “to boil, to glow.” And suffix “-ent” in English helps form an adjective and means… [Read More]

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September 19, 2016 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

Vocabulary Building: “MAGNIFICENT” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “magnificent.” Let’s break it into parts and study the word’s origin. The root of the word – “fic” comes from Latin “facere,” which means “to do, to make.” Prefix “magni-” comes from the Latin word “magnus” and means “great.”… [Read More]

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September 13, 2016 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

Vocabulary Building: “MAGNANIMOUS” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “magnanimous.” Let’s break it into parts and study the word’s origin. The root of the word – “anim” comes from Latin “anima,” which means “soul” or “mind.” Prefix “magn-” comes from the Latin word “magnus” and means “great.” And… [Read More]

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September 5, 2016 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

Vocabulary Building: “SUPERFLUOUS” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “superfluous.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “flu” comes from Latin “fluere,” which means “to flow.” Prefix “super-” also comes from Latin and means “over” or “above.” And suffix… [Read More]

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August 29, 2016 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

Vocabulary Building: “INVOLUNTARY” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “involuntary.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “volunt” comes from Latin “voluntas,” which means “will.” Prefix “in” also comes from Latin and means “not” or “opposite of.” And suffix… [Read More]

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August 22, 2016 By TutorPhil 1 Comment

Vocabulary Building: “INSIDIOUS” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “insidious.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “sid” comes from Latin “sedere,” which means “to sit.” Prefix “in-” also comes from Latin and means “in” or “inside.” These words… [Read More]

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August 15, 2016 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

Vocabulary Building: “MALEVOLENT” – Meaning and Usage

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “malevolent.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “vol” comes from Latin “velle,” which means “to wish.” Prefix “male-” also comes from Latin and means “ill” or “evil.” And suffix… [Read More]

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