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The Latin root meaning "from" or "out of."
What is "ex"?
This is the definition of "non-sequitur."
What is "a statement that does not follow logically from evidence"?
The definition of "imposter."
What is "to deceive by a false identity"?
This term means to act as a negotiator between two opposing sides in some sort of dispute.
What is "mediate"?
He believes he saw an _______ aircraft fly over his house; he was relieved they did not abduct him.
What is "extraterrestrial"?
This is the English translation of the Latin root "extra."
What is "on the outside?"
This word means "to come after or later."
What is "subsequent"?
- sub = under
--'to follow under'
!DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
To mix together; to combine two or more parts or elements.
What is the definition of "compound"?
Bonus 200 if you also get this right:
What are the two Latin roots that make up compound?
This term can mean either a substance or element through which something is transmitted or can refer to a person who communicates with the dead (as well as being a size...)
What is a "medium"?
The mother had to ______ a dispute between her two fighting children.
What is "mediate"?
This Latin root means "middle."
What is "medius"?
This is the definition of obsequious.
What is "to be excessively yielding to others"?
!DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
This word comes from combining the Latin roots for "from/out of" and "to put/to place."
What is "exposition"?
Bonus 300 if you also get this right:
What is the definition of exposition?
This is the definition of mediocrity.
What is "the condition of being commonplace or ordinary"?
Despite resistance, the Catholic women insisted on being _______(s) for a new pro-life law.