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Root Words: GRAV/LEV flashcards | Quizlet

Root Words: GRAV/LEV

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Gravid

burdened, pregnant

Part of Speech: gravid

adjective

Gravitas

seriousness, sobriety

Part of Speech: gravitas

noun

Gravitate

To move under the influence of

gravitational force; strongly attracted to

Part of speech: gravitate

verb

Gravity

the force/attraction by which objects fall

toward the center of the earth

Part of speech: gravity

noun

Alleviate

to make easier to endure; to lessen

Part of speech: alleviate

verb

Elevate

to move/raise to a higher place or

position

Part of Speech: elevate

verb

Leavening

a substance used to produce

fermentation in dough batter

Part of Speech: leavening

noun

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Root Words: GRAV/LEV flashcards | Quizlet

Levity

Lightness of mind, character, or

behavior

Part of speech: levity

noun

Where does LEV come from?

Latin adjective levis meaning "light".

Latin verb levare meaning "to raise or
lighten"

What is levitation?

is a magician's trick in which a body

seems to rise in the air.

What is a lever?

is a bar used to lift something by means

of leverage.

Where does GRAV come from?

Latin word meaing "heavy, weighty,

serious"

What does a grave matter mean?

a serious and important matter

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