Latin Words to English Verbs

The following exercise will not only teach you 20 Latin words, but will show you how prevalent Latin is in our English vocabulary. This list was created by Rose Williams from the LatinTeach email discussion group.

Using the Latin words given and their definitions,
add "fy" (from the Latin verb "facio"--to do or make)
to create English verbs. Define each verb.


Example: amplus, a, um-strong, large
amplify--to make stronger or larger

1. certus, a, um - sure, fixed
2. clarus, a, um - clear, loud
3. diversus, a, um - turned different ways, opposite
4. falsus, a, um - mistaken, false
5. fortis, e - brave, strong, manly
6. liquidus, a, um - fluid
7. mollis, e - soft, gentle
8. nullus, a, um - none
9. pacifer, a, um - peaceful
10. sanctus, a, um - holy
11. fructus, a, um - fruitful
12. magnus, a, um - great
13. deus - a god
14. glorius, a, um - full of glory
15. petra - a stone
16. solidus, a, um - firm
17. purus, a, um - clean
18. terreo - frighten
19. indemno - secure from injury