Caesar’s English IILesson Two

Placate

pla cate verb definition: to appease, to make

peace Latin: placare Spanish: aplacar Sentence: I had to switch the date of

the party to placate my mother.

Derision

de ri sion noun Definition: ridicule, mockery Latin: derisus Spanish: irisión Sentence: The bully shoved the first

grader to the ground with derision for his small size.

Vivacious

vi va cious adjective Definition: full of life Latin: vivax Spanish: vivaz Sentence: It was refreshing to see

the young, vivacious children dancing around the playground.

Procure

pro cure verb Definition: to acquire Latin: procurare Spanish: procurar Sentence: We need to procure the

money for the charity.

Retort

re tort noun

Definition: a quick, clever reply verb

Definition: to reply in a quick, clever manner Latin: retortus Spanish: retorta Sentence: (n) He laughed as he gave a

retort to her question. (v) He laughed as he retorted, ”Are you going

to make me?”