root word sean b
tenu- thin
attenuate-To become thin, slender, or fine; to grow less; to lessen
She became attenuate after growing old.
ver- true
average-The equitable and proportionate distribution of loss or expense among all interested
He was of average height.
anim- mind, spirit, life
animal-A living organism that feeds on organic matter
She loved all types of animals.
lepido- scale
lepidote-Covered with minute scales
The fish was covered with lepidote sclaes
fortis- luck, chance, strength
fortissimo-Very loud or loudly
Subtopic
acu-to sharpen
teacup- A small cup from which to drink tea
She drank from a small teacup.
cad- to fall
academy-A place of training; a school
He went to the academy of arts.
dol- to feel pain, grieve, suffer
dollar-The value of a dollar; the unit commonly employed in the United States in reckoning money values
They had one dollar to spend.
plac- to please, appease
Complacence-Self-satisfaction
He had complacence with the project.
hagi- holy
autohagiography- A self-aggrandizing writing about one's life or accomplishments
I wrote a autohagiography about my life.