Caesar's English is a
study of Latin stems and advanced vocabulary from classic
literature. It is an important part of the AIG curriculum for grades
three through five. This study is an excellent preparation for middle
school and beyond. Use the lists below to learn or review the words and
stems.
Caesar’s English for
Third Grade
Latin Stems
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STEM
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DEFINITION
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EXAMPLE
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bi
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two
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bicycle
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sub
|
under
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submarine
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de
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down
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deposit
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pre
|
before
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predict
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super
|
over
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supervisor
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un
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not
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unable
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inter
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between
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interstellar
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semi
|
half
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semicircle
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dis
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away
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distract
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sym
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together
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symphony
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Classic Words
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WORD
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DEFINITION
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countenance
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facial expression
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profound
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deep
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manifest
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obvious
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prodigious
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huge
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languor
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weakness
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serene
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calm
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acute
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sharp
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grotesque
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distorted
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condescend
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talk down to
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odious
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hateful
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Caesar’s
English for Fourth Grade
Latin Stems
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STEM
|
DEFINITION
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EXAMPLE
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circum
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around
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circumference
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mal
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bad
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malady
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post
|
after
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postscript
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equi
|
equal
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equilateral
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ante
|
before
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antebellum
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aqua
|
water
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aquamarine
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audi
|
hear
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auditory
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scrib
|
write
|
scribe
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cede
|
go
|
recede
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cise
|
cut
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excise
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cred
|
believe
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incredulous
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miss
|
send
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missive
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cide
|
kill
|
homicide
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dict
|
say
|
dictate
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bell
|
war
|
rebellion
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spec
|
look
|
spectator
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pend
|
hang
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pending
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omni
|
all
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omnivore
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re
|
again
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reiterate
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ex
|
out
|
exit
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Classic Words
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WORD
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DEFINITION
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exquisite
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beautifully made
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clamor
|
outcry
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sublime
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lofty
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tremulous
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quivering
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allude
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indirectly refer to
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placid
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calm
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singular
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unique
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amiable
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friendly
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incredulous
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skeptical
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perplex
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confuse
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melancholy
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sadness
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visage
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the face
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venerate
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to respect
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abate
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lessen
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repose
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resting
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vulgar
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common
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traverse
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to cross
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undulate
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to wave
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vivid
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bright
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pallor
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paleness
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