ven, vent
Latin roots that mean "come
event
A happening that occurs when people come together, or gather for some purpose.
intervene
To come between two people, groups, or things.
invention
An original tool, machine, or other device that someone has created.
preventable
Able to be stopped before it starts.
revenue
Income--all of the money coming into a business or government.
venture
To dare to do.
circum
a Latin prefix that means "around
circumnavigate
To travel completely around something, often by boat or plane.
circumspect
Looking around"--watchful on all sides, careful and cautious.
circumstance
A fact or event affecting a situation.
circumvent
To go around, outwit, or get the better of by trickery.
man
a Latin root that means "hand.
maneuver
Move skillfully or cleverly.
manipulate
To handle with skill OR to treat someone dishonestly.
manual
Done by hand
manufacture
To make by hand (originally), but now also by machine.
ped
a Latin root that means "foot.
centipede
A worm with many pairs of feet or legs.
pedestal
Any base or support that stands on a "foot.
pedestrian
Someone walking.
pedicure
Care for your feet.
pedometer
Device for recording the number of steps taken by foot.
pod
A Greek root that means "foot.
arthropod
Any animal without a backbone that has a jointed body and jointed legs (insects).
podiatrist
A foot doctor.
podium
A raised platform to stand on to deliver a speech or conduct an orchestra.