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Vol and Mort. By Ashley Marrinan-Levy. Vol. Latin Means wish or will What words can you think of that incorporate this affix?. These words use the Latin root VOL which means wish or will:. Volition Benevolent Malevolent Frivolous Involuntary. volition. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Vol and Mort
By
Ashley Marrinan-Levy
Vol
Latin
Means wish or will
What words can you think of that incorporate this affix?
These words use the Latin root VOL which means wish or will:
Volition
Benevolent
Malevolent
Frivolous
Involuntary
volition
The act of choosing to do something
Noun
What are some things you do of your own volition on a daily basis?
benevolent
Can you infer the definition of benevolent based on the meaning of the affix bene (good)?
Intending good things to happen.
A benevolent person says and does things to help people.
malevolent
Mal (bad) + vol (will) = wish for evilWishing ill or harm to othersMalicious
Who can tell a story about something malevolent your sibling has done to you?
frivolous
Adj.
Characterized by lack of seriousness or sense
Not important
Inappropriately silly
Have you ever made a frivolous purchase? Discuss with your shoulder partner.
involuntary
Not done by choice or as a result of thought.
Examples: What other involuntary actions can you think of?
MORT
Latin
Means death
What words can you think of that incorporate this affix?
Voldemort
Morticia Adams
Mortgage
Amortize
mortgage
1390, from O. Fr. mort (dead) + gage (pledge) = “dead pledge”
A mortgage is a legal pledge that says the person will pay a specified amount of money for a piece of property. If they can’t pay, their property is pledged to the creditor and may be repossessed, making the property “dead” to the tenant.
amortize
To liquidate a debt (such as a mortgage) by installment payments.
To write off an expenditure by prorating it over a certain period.
mortified
A feeling of humiliation, shame, or complete embarrassment.
Mort (death) + facere (to make) = mortify
How would you react if your mom wore this to the mall and all your friends saw her?
mortmain
Mort (dead) + main (hand) = “dead hand”
Inalienable ownership. For example, land or property that is passed from generation to generation and can’t be sold.
immortal
Adj.
Not subject to death
Perpetual, lasting, constant
Draw two things you would do if you were immortal.
Time for Vocabulary Charades!