| Flashcards: Latin Derivatives |
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senescent
growing old; aging
It is said that the senescent Roman Empire lacked the energy to sustain itself.
senile (showing physical or mental deterioration as a result of old age), senility
Latin root words: senesco, senescere, senui - to grow old; senilis, senile - of an old man; senex, senis - old, aged
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