Flashcards: Latin Derivatives

gregarious

 

1) fond of being with others; 2) living in herds, flocks, etc.

 

"Not all gregarious animals are human," she said; "think of cows, sheep, and pro-wrestling fans." (Sorry, Jesse. You're great.)

 

Related English word: gregariousness

 

Latin root words: gregarius, gregaria, gregarium - belonging to a herd or a flock; grex, gregis, m. - herd, flock

 

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