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18. Yes, both definitions are correct.
It is wise to become familiar with the most common Greek or Latin roots which are the building blocks of so many English words. All are useful tools, most are colorful in and of themselves, and knowing about them can shed new light on commonplace words we take for granted. As an example, companion is drawn from Latin cum, "with," and panem, "bread." Those you eat your meals with, breaking bread together with them, are your companions. English is a tremendously rich, still-evolving language. You will be surprised at how quickly your verbal skills expand. |