Etymology: Latin Lesson 11

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Scrib, script

Write

Liter

Letter

Litig

Dispute; quarrel; sue

Leg, lig, lect

Choose; gather

Leg, lect

Read

Leg

Law

Lig

Bind

String, strict, [strain, straint]

Bind

Stingu, stinct

Prick; prick out; quench

Stimul

Goad; rouse

Pung, punct, [point]

Point; prick

Pugn, pug

Fight; fist

Inscription

Words that are written on or cut into a surface

Literature

Any written work that is considered very good and has a lasting importance

Litigatio

To cause a case to be decided and settled in court of law

Eligible

Able to do or receive something

Legible

Capable of being read

Illegal

Not allowed by law

Ligature

Something that is used to connect

Stringent

Very strict or severe

Restrict

Limiting range or amount of something

Distinct

Noticeably different

Stimulate

To make something more active

Pungent

Having a strong

Puncture

A hole or wound made by a sharp point

Pugnacious

Showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue

Pugilist

A professional boxer