In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “benevolent.” 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 “bene-” also comes from Latin and means “well.” And suffix “-ent” in… [Read More]

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “ambiguous.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “gu” comes from Latin “agere,” which means “to drive, to lead.” Prefix “ambi-” also comes from Latin and means “around” or “about.”… [Read More]

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “omniscient.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “sci” comes from Latin “scire,” which means “to know.” Prefix “omni-” also comes from Latin and means “all” or “everything.” And the… [Read More]

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “omnipotent.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “potent” comes from Latin “potentis,” which means “powerful.” Prefix “omni-” also comes from Latin and means “all.” And so, the literal meaning… [Read More]

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “ambidextrous.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “dextr” comes from Latin “dexter,” which means “the right hand.” And if you happen to speak Spanish, you know that the Spanish… [Read More]

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “ambivalent.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “val” comes from Latin “valere,” which means “to be worth.” That’s where the word “value” comes from, as well. Prefix “ambi-” also… [Read More]

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “equivalent.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “val” comes from Latin “valere,” which means “to be worth.” That’s where the word “value” comes form as well. Prefix “equi” comes… [Read More]

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “facilitate.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “facil” comes from Latin “facilis,” which means “easy.” THIS word, in turn, comes from the Latin verb “facere,” which means “to do,… [Read More]

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “implication.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “plic” comes from Latin “plicare,” which means “to fold.” Prefix “-im” means “in” or “inside.” And suffix “-ion” in English helps form… [Read More]

In today’s video we’ll continue to expand our vocabulary and learn a new English word – “implicit.” Let’s break it into parts and learn the word’s origin. The root of the word – “plic” comes from Latin “plicare,” which means “to fold.” Prefix “-im” means “in” or “inside.” And suffix “-it” in English helps form… [Read More]