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?”
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