Words With Latin Origins

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1 A The first letter of the English alphabet.
2 Aaron A male given name, from the biblical figure who was the brother of Moses.
3 abba An Aramaic word for "father", used as a religious title and, in the New Testament, as an intimate name for God...
4 abbess A woman who heads a convent of nuns, holding the same authority over her community that an abbot holds over mo...
5 abbey A monastery or convent, or the buildings that house it, led by an abbot or abbess.
6 abbot The monk who is head of an abbey or monastery.
7 abbreviation A shortened form of a word or phrase, standing in for the full version.
8 abdicate To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
9 abdomen The part of the body between the chest and the pelvis, containing the stomach and other digestive organs.
10 abdominal Relating to the abdomen.
11 abduct To take a person away by force, usually secretly and against their will; to kidnap.
12 abduction The crime of taking a person away by force or deception, typically to hold them against their will.
13 abductor Someone who unlawfully takes a person away by force; a kidnapper.
14 aberrant Differing from what is normal or expected; deviating from the usual pattern.
15 aberration Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
16 abhor To hate or detest something intensely; to regard it with disgust.
17 abhorrent Causing intense disgust or hatred; utterly repugnant.
18 ability The capacity or power to do something.
19 abject Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
20 able Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
21 abnormal Different from what is usual, expected, or average; not normal.
22 abolish To officially end a law, system, or practice.
23 abolition The act of officially ending a law, system, or practice, especially slavery.
24 abominable Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing strong hatred or disapproval.
25 abomination Something that causes intense disgust or hatred.
26 Aboriginal Relating to the original, native inhabitants of a region, especially before colonization.
27 aborigines The original or earliest known inhabitants of a region.
28 abort To stop an action, plan, or process before it is finished, usually because of a problem.
29 abortion The deliberate ending of a pregnancy before the foetus can survive on its own.
30 abound To exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful.
31 abracadabra A magic word traditionally chanted as part of a spell or charm.
32 abrasion A scraped area of skin where the surface has been rubbed or scratched off.
33 abrasive Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
34 abrupt Happening suddenly and without warning.
35 abscess A swollen, pus-filled pocket in the body, usually caused by infection.
36 absence The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
37 absent Not present in a place where one is expected to be.
38 absinthe A strong, anise-flavoured spirit traditionally distilled with wormwood.
39 absolute Complete and total, with no exceptions or limits.
40 absolution A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
41 absolve To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
42 absorb To soak up a liquid, gas, or other substance.
43 absorbent Able to soak up liquid easily.
44 absorption The process of taking in and incorporating a substance, such as light, heat, or liquid.
45 abstain To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
46 abstinence The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
47 abstract A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
48 abstraction The process of considering an idea or quality separately from any specific object.
49 absurd So unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.
50 absurdity The quality of being absurd or ridiculous.
51 abundance A very large supply of something; more than enough.
52 abundant Existing in large quantities; plentiful.
53 abuse Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
54 abusive Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
55 acacia A tree or shrub with feathery leaves and small clustered flowers, common in warm and dry climates.
56 academia The world of universities, teaching, and scholarly research, considered as a whole.
57 academic Relating to schools, universities, or formal education and scholarship.
58 academy A school, college, or institution devoted to a particular subject or level of education.
59 accelerate To go faster, or to make something go faster.
60 acceleration An increase in speed, or the rate at which speed increases.
61 accent A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
62 accentuate To make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
63 accept To agree to receive or take something that is offered.
64 acceptable Good enough to be approved of or allowed; satisfactory.
65 access The right or ability to enter, use, or obtain something.
66 accessible Easy to reach, enter, or obtain.
67 accessory An additional item that complements or completes something, especially an outfit.
68 accident An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
69 accidental Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
70 acclaim To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
71 accommodate To provide someone with a place to stay or space to fit.
72 accommodation A place to stay, such as a room or house, especially for travellers or students.
73 accompany To go somewhere with someone, or to be present alongside them.
74 accomplice A person who helps someone else commit a crime.
75 accomplish To succeed in doing or finishing something, especially something difficult.
76 accord A formal agreement, especially between countries or groups.
77 account A written or spoken description of events; a report.
78 accumulate To gradually gather or build up over time.
79 accurate Correct and free from error; exact.
80 accuse To claim that someone has done something wrong or committed a crime.
81 ace A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.
82 ach An old name for parsley or related plants such as wild celery and smallage.
83 achieve To succeed in doing or reaching something, usually after effort.
84 acid In chemistry, a substance that reacts with a base, tastes sour, and can turn litmus paper red; on the pH scale...
85 acidity The quality or level of being acidic; sourness.
86 acquaint To make someone familiar with something, or to introduce people to each other.
87 acquire To get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.
88 acquisition The act of getting or gaining something, especially when a company buys another business.
89 acrylic Made from a synthetic resin or fiber derived from acrylic acid.
90 act To do something; to take action.
91 action The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
92 active Engaging in physical movement or exercise regularly.
93 activity The state of being busy or full of movement and action.
94 actor A person who performs roles in plays, films, or television shows.
95 actual Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
96 acumen The ability to make quick, accurate judgments and decisions, especially in a particular field.
97 acupuncture A traditional Chinese medical treatment involving inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, oft...
98 acute Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
99 adage A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
100 Adam In the Bible, the first man created by God.
101 adamant Refusing to change one's mind or position; firmly determined.
102 adapt To change something so it becomes suitable for a new purpose or situation.
103 adaptable Able to be changed or adjusted to fit new conditions.
104 adaptation The process of adjusting something, or of adjusting to a new situation.
105 add To combine numbers or amounts to get a total.
106 addendum Something added on afterward, especially extra text attached to a document.
107 addict A person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.
108 addiction A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes pro...
109 addition The arithmetic operation of combining numbers to find a total.
110 additional Extra; added on top of what already exists.
111 additive A substance added to something else in small amounts to change or improve it.
112 address The details of where a building or property is located, used for mail or navigation.
113 Adela A female given name of Germanic origin, related to Adele.
114 adept Very skilled or highly proficient at something.
115 adequate Enough to meet a need or requirement; sufficient.
116 adhere To stick firmly to a surface.
117 adhesive A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
118 adjacent Right next to something else, or sharing a border with it.
119 adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as "tall," "blue," or "happy."
120 adjoining Touching or connected at a shared point, line, or wall; next door.
121 adjust To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.
122 adjustment A small change made to improve or correct something.
123 adjutant A military officer who handles administrative duties for a senior commander.
124 administer To manage, oversee, or run something, such as an organization, program, or set of rules.
125 administration The management of an organization, business, or set of tasks.
126 administrator A person who manages or directs the affairs of an organization, department, or estate.
127 admirable Deserving respect or approval; impressive in a positive way.
128 admiral A senior naval officer who commands a fleet or squadron.
129 admiration A feeling of respect and warm approval for someone or something impressive.
130 admire To regard someone or something with respect and approval.
131 admission Permission or the right to enter a place or join a group.
132 admit To allow someone or something to enter.
133 adolescence The stage of life between childhood and adulthood, roughly spanning the teenage years.
134 adolescent A young person who is no longer a child but not yet fully an adult, typically a teenager.
135 adopt To legally take a child into your family as your own.
136 adoption The legal process of taking a child into your family as your own.
137 adorable So cute or charming that it inspires affection.
138 adoration Deep love, admiration, or worship.
139 adore To love someone or something very deeply.
140 adorn To decorate something to make it more attractive.
141 adrenal Relating to the adrenal glands, small organs that sit above the kidneys and release hormones like adrenaline.
142 Adrian A masculine given name of Latin origin, referring to someone from the region of Hadria.
143 Adriatic The Adriatic Sea, a branch of the Mediterranean lying between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula.
144 adulation Excessive praise or admiration, often insincere.
145 adult A person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.
146 adultery Sexual activity between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.
147 advance To move forward, or to help something make progress.
148 advanced At a high level of skill, complexity, or development; going beyond the basics.
149 advent The arrival or beginning of something significant, especially something that changes things.
150 adventure An exciting or unusual experience, often involving some risk or the unknown.
151 adversary An opponent or rival, especially one you compete or fight against.
152 adverse Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
153 adversity Difficult or unfortunate circumstances; hardship.
154 advise To give someone guidance or a recommendation about what to do.
155 advocate A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
156 aegis Protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a powerful person or organization.
157 aerobics A form of exercise, often done to music, aimed at improving heart and lung fitness.
158 affable Friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner.
159 affair A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
160 affect To influence or make a difference to something.
161 affection A feeling of fondness, warmth, or love toward someone.
162 affectionate Showing warmth, fondness, or love readily and openly.
163 affidavit A written statement made under oath, used as evidence in legal matters.
164 affiliate A person, company, or organisation formally connected to a larger group or network.
165 affiliation A formal connection or association between one group or person and another.
166 affinity A natural liking, attraction, or sense of connection toward someone or something.
167 affirm To state something confidently and firmly as true.
168 affirmation A statement declaring that something is true; the act of confirming something firmly.
169 affirmative Expressing agreement, confirmation, or a "yes" answer.
170 affliction A condition or event that causes ongoing pain, suffering, or hardship.
171 affluent Having a lot of money or material wealth.
172 affront An action or remark that deliberately insults or offends someone.
173 aflame On fire or burning, often used figuratively for strong emotion or excitement.
174 Africa The second-largest continent, bordered by the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Indian Ocean.
175 African Relating to or coming from the continent of Africa.
176 afro A rounded, voluminous hairstyle of tightly curled hair.
177 age The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
178 agency A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
179 agenda A list of items to be discussed or dealt with, especially at a meeting.
180 agent A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
181 aggravate To make a bad situation, problem, or injury worse.
182 aggravation The act of making something worse, or a factor that does so.
183 aggregate A total formed by combining several separate amounts or items.
184 aggression Hostile or violent behavior, especially the starting of a conflict or attack.
185 aggressive Ready or likely to attack or confront; hostile.
186 aggressor The person, group, or country that starts an attack or conflict.
187 agile Able to move quickly and easily; nimble.
188 agility The ability to move quickly, easily, and with control.
189 agitate To make someone anxious, upset, or unsettled.
190 agitation A state of anxiety, restlessness, or emotional disturbance.
191 agrarian Relating to farming, farmland, or rural life.
192 agree To share the same opinion as someone else.
193 agriculture The practice of growing crops and raising animals for food and other products.
194 Agustin A Spanish-language male given name, the Spanish form of Augustine.
195 Ahab A king of ancient Israel described in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his conflicts with the prophet Elijah.
196 aid To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
197 aim To point a weapon or object at a target.
198 aisle A long, narrow passage between rows of seats, shelves, or pews.
199 ala A wing-shaped part or structure, especially of a bone.
200 alas Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
201 alba A traditional form of lyric poetry, often Provençal in origin, describing lovers parting at daybreak.
202 Alban Relating to the ancient Latin city of Alba Longa, or, in a separate historical sense, to Alba, an old name for...
203 Albania A country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic coast, with its capital at Tirana.
204 Albany The capital city of New York State, in the United States.
205 albatross A large seabird with long narrow wings and a hooked beak, found mainly over the Southern Ocean and North Pacif...
206 Albert A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "noble and bright."
207 Albin A male given name derived from the Latin word for "white," historically also linked to a Germanic name meaning...
208 albino Lacking the usual pigment in skin, hair, feathers, or eyes from birth.
209 album A collection of music released together as one unit, usually enough to fill a full-length record or its digita...
210 Albuquerque The largest city in New Mexico, USA, and the seat of Bernalillo County.
211 alchemist Someone who practises alchemy, the early forerunner of chemistry that sought to turn base metals into gold.
212 alcohol Ethanol, the intoxicating chemical found in beer, wine, and spirits.
213 algorithm A precise, step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a task, especially in computin...
214 alias A false or assumed name used instead of a person's real one.
215 alibi A claim or proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
216 alien A being from another planet.
217 alienate To make someone feel isolated, unwelcome, or estranged.
218 alienation The feeling of being isolated or estranged from other people or society.
219 align To arrange things in a straight line or so their edges match up.
220 alimony Financial support that one former spouse is legally required to pay the other after a divorce or separation.
221 allegation A claim or accusation made without proof that it is true.
222 alleluia An expression of praise or joy, especially in religious worship; a variant of "hallelujah."
223 alleviate To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.
224 allocate To set aside or assign something for a particular purpose.
225 allocation The act of assigning something, especially money or resources, for a particular purpose.
226 allow To give permission for something to happen.
227 alloy A metal made by melting and mixing two or more elements together, at least one of which is a metal.
228 ally A person, group, or country that supports and cooperates with another, especially against a common opponent.
229 almanac An annual publication listing dates, astronomical events, weather predictions, and other useful yearly informa...
230 Aloysius A male given name, associated with the 16th-century Italian saint Aloysius Gonzaga.
231 alphabet The full set of letters used to write a language, usually arranged in a fixed order.
232 alpine Relating to the Alps or to high mountains in general.
233 Alps A major mountain range in Western Europe stretching from France to Slovenia, home to Mont Blanc, its highest p...
234 Alsace A historical and cultural region in northeastern France, on the border with Germany, known for its wine and di...
235 alt A keyboard modifier key used together with other keys to trigger alternate commands.
236 altar A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
237 alter To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
238 alteration A change made to something, or the act of making that change.
239 altercation A noisy or angry argument, often in public.
240 alternate Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
241 alternative Offering a different choice from what is usual or expected.
242 althea Any of several flowering plants related to the hollyhock and mallow.
243 altimeter An instrument used to measure altitude, especially in aircraft.
244 altitude The height of something above sea level or the ground.
245 alum A crystalline mineral salt of aluminium, traditionally used in dyeing, tanning, and as an astringent.
246 aluminium A lightweight, silvery-white metallic chemical element, symbol Al, widely used in packaging, construction, and...
247 alumni Former students or graduates of a school, college, or university, considered as a group.
248 Amadeus A male given name of Latin origin, meaning "love of God", notably a middle name of composer Wolfgang Amadeus M...
249 Amanda A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "she who must be loved", also the name of several townships in Oh...
250 amass To gather a large amount of something over time, often wealth, possessions, or information.
251 amateur Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
252 ambient Surrounding or existing on all sides; relating to the immediate environment.
253 ambiguity The quality of having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
254 ambiguous Open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning.
255 ambition A strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal.
256 ambitious Having a strong desire for success, power, or achievement.
257 ambivalent Having mixed or contradictory feelings about someone or something.
258 ambulance A vehicle equipped to carry sick or injured people to a hospital, usually with emergency medical staff aboard.
259 Amelia A rare birth condition in which a baby is born missing one or more limbs.
260 amen Said at the end of a prayer to mean "so be it."
261 amend To make formal changes to a document, law, or agreement in order to correct or improve it.
262 America A continent or supercontinent of the Western Hemisphere, or informally the United States of America; also used...
263 amiable Friendly, warm, and easy to like.
264 amicable Done or carried out in a friendly way, without hostility.
265 amigo A friend (a term borrowed from Spanish, also used informally in English).
266 Amis A surname from Old French.
267 ammo Bullets, shells, or other material fired from weapons; ammunition.
268 ammonia A colorless gas made of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), known for its sharp, unpleasant smell.
269 ammonium A positively charged particle (NH4+) formed when ammonia gains an extra hydrogen atom.
270 ammunition Bullets, shells, and other projectiles used in firearms and weapons.
271 amorous Showing or feeling strong romantic or sexual desire.
272 amount A quantity of something, especially something that can't easily be counted as separate units.
273 amour A romantic or sexual relationship, often a secret or illicit one.
274 amphora A tall, narrow-necked ceramic jar with two handles, used in ancient Greece and Rome for storing wine, oil, or...
275 ample Enough, or more than enough, for a particular purpose.
276 amplify To increase the strength, volume, or intensity of something, especially a sound or signal.
277 amputate To surgically remove all or part of a limb or other body part.
278 amputation The surgical removal of a limb or other body part.
279 amulet A small charm, symbol, or piece of jewellery worn or carried in the belief that it protects the wearer from ha...
280 Amy A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "beloved".
281 amygdala An almond-shaped cluster of nerve tissue deep in the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions su...
282 ana A collection of things associated with a person or place, especially a personal collection of anecdotes or con...
283 anaconda A very large, non-venomous South American snake that kills prey by constriction.
284 anal Relating to or involving the anus.
285 ancestor A person from whom one is descended, further back than a grandparent; a forebear.
286 ancient Belonging to a very distant, long-past time, especially before the Middle Ages.
287 Andalusia An autonomous community in southern Spain, the most populous in the country, whose capital is Seville.
288 Andrea A female given name of Ancient Greek origin used in English, also a male given name in Italian.
289 android A robot built to look and move like a human.
290 angel A spiritual being who serves as a messenger of God, traditionally pictured with wings and a robe.
291 angelic Resembling or characteristic of an angel; heavenly.
292 angelica A tall garden herb with hollow stems, related to celery and parsley, whose stalks are sometimes candied.
293 Angelus A Catholic prayer devotion commemorating the Annunciation, said three times a day.
294 angle The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
295 Anglican Relating to the Church of England or churches within the worldwide Anglican Communion.
296 anglo A person of English or British descent, especially as distinguished from other ethnic groups.
297 anguish Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
298 angular Having sharp corners or angles rather than smooth curves.
299 animal A living, moving organism that feeds on other organisms rather than making its own food, as distinct from plan...
300 animate To bring something to life, or to make a picture or object appear to move on its own.