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Language: English '-ous' words etymology challenge

All of the adjectives on the list below are derived from Latin. We can see their Latin roots on the
right hand side. Can you match the English adjective with its Latin roots? The English word will
generally have a similar spelling and a meaning that is closely related to the English adjective.

Latin root English adjective

adventura - about to happen generous

anonymus - nameless fabulous

enormis - irregular, shapeless famous

fabulosus - celebrated in myth nervous

generosus - of noble birth prosperous

gaudia - expressions of pleasure numerous

miraculus - miracle mountainous

momentum - movement, power adventurous

montanea - mountainous region anonymous

nervosus - sinewy, vigorous joyous

numerus - a number miraculous

prosperare - to cause to succeed enormous

ridiculus - laughable, funny fabulous

tremendus - fearful, to be dreaded momentous

More resources at: www.thelatinprogramme.co.uk / @latinprogramme

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