Bartholomew the Englishman

On the Chameleon

Latin Etymology: Roots

Aristoteles sic dicit libro secundo: Chameleon, inquit, est animal in corpore simili lacerto, cuius latera sunt oblonga, pervenientia ad inferius sui ventris, sicut piscis, et facies eius est sicut animal ex porco et simia , et habet caudam valde longam, et eius extremum est gracile.

Identify the correct definition of the English words derived from the given Latin words found in the text. Remembering your rules about prefixes and suffixes will definitely help!

1. “Collateral damage” (see above, “latera”) in war is destruction that is done
	a. to an intended target
	b. alongside the intended target
	c. before the beginning of the war
	d. after the target is destroyed

2. If a something is said to be “inferior” to its alternative (see above, “inferius”), then it is
	a. hotter than the alternative
	b. worse than the alternative
	c. better than the alternative
	d. harmful to the alternative

3. A “simian” (see above, “simia”) is an animal that is a member of the
	a. Ape family
	b. Dog family
	c. Cat family
	d. Reptile family

4. An “extremity” (see above, “extremum”) is located
	a. Inside the body
	b. At the ends of the body
	c. Apart from the body
	d. Surrounding the body

5. A “corpuscle” (see above,“corpus”) is:
	a. a body of water
	b. a small piece of matter
	c. a corpse
	d. a large land mass

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