Latin and Greek Roots of English Vocabulary: An Online Manual: Lesson 107 [extra-/extro-]
December 4, 2011
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English Derivatives
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Vocabulary
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(prefix) extra-/extro- [from Latin]
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(preposition) outside
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extracurricular [literally, ‘pertaining to what is outside the curriculum;’ beyond the required curriculum of a school.] extraordinary [literally, ‘outside the orderly;’ beyond the usual; extremely impressive.] extrasensory [literally, ‘outside the sensory;’ beyond the normal range of human sensation.] extraterrestrial [literally, ‘pertaining to what is outside the earth;’ coming from, or being outside, the earth.] extravagant extrovert |
extravagant (adjective) [literally, ‘ranging outside;’ beyond normal limits; lavish; ostentatious.]
extrovert (noun) [literally, ‘turned outside;’ a person who is interested in, or naturally directed toward, other persons.]
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