Caesar's English is a study of Latin stems and advanced vocabulary from classic literature. It is an important part of the AIG curriculum for grades three through five. This study is an excellent preparation for middle school and beyond. Use the lists below to learn or review the words and stems.
Caesar’s English for Fourth Grade
Latin Stems
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STEM
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DEFINITION
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EXAMPLE
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circum
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around
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circumference
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mal
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bad
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malady
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post
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after
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postscript
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equi
|
equal
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equilateral
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ante
|
before
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antebellum
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aqua
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water
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aquamarine
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audi
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hear
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auditory
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scrib
|
write
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scribe
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cede
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go
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recede
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cise
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cut
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excise
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cred
|
believe
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incredulous
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miss
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send
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missive
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cide
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kill
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homicide
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dict
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say
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dictate
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bell
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war
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rebellion
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spec
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look
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spectator
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pend
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hang
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pending
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omni
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all
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omnivore
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re
|
again
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reiterate
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ex
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out
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exit
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Classic Words
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WORD
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DEFINITION
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exquisite
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beautifully made
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clamor
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outcry
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sublime
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lofty
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tremulous
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quivering
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allude
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indirectly refer to
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placid
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calm
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singular
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unique
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amiable
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friendly
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incredulous
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skeptical
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perplex
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confuse
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melancholy
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sadness
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visage
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the face
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venerate
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to respect
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abate
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lessen
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repose
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resting
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vulgar
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common
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traverse
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to cross
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undulate
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to wave
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vivid
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bright
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pallor
|
paleness
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