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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]