Vol and Mort

By

Ashley Marrinan-Levy

Vol

Latin

Means wish or will

What words can you think of that incorporate this affix?

These words use the Latin root VOL which means wish or will:

Volition

Benevolent

Malevolent

Frivolous

Involuntary

volition

The act of choosing to do something

Noun

What are some things you do of your own volition on a daily basis?

benevolent

Can you infer the definition of benevolent based on the meaning of the affix bene (good)?

Intending good things to happen.

A benevolent person says and does things to help people.

malevolent

Mal (bad) + vol (will) = wish for evilWishing ill or harm to othersMalicious

Who can tell a story about something malevolent your sibling has done to you?

frivolous

Adj.

Characterized by lack of seriousness or sense

Not important

Inappropriately silly

Have you ever made a frivolous purchase? Discuss with your shoulder partner.

involuntary

Not done by choice or as a result of thought.

Examples: What other involuntary actions can you think of?

MORT

Latin

Means death

What words can you think of that incorporate this affix?

Voldemort

Morticia Adams

Mortgage

Amortize

mortgage

1390, from O. Fr. mort (dead) + gage (pledge) = “dead pledge”

A mortgage is a legal pledge that says the person will pay a specified amount of money for a piece of property. If they can’t pay, their property is pledged to the creditor and may be repossessed, making the property “dead” to the tenant.

amortize

To liquidate a debt (such as a mortgage) by installment payments.

To write off an expenditure by prorating it over a certain period.

mortified

A feeling of humiliation, shame, or complete embarrassment.

Mort (death) + facere (to make) = mortify

How would you react if your mom wore this to the mall and all your friends saw her?

mortmain

Mort (dead) + main (hand) = “dead hand”

Inalienable ownership. For example, land or property that is passed from generation to generation and can’t be sold.

immortal

Adj.

Not subject to death

Perpetual, lasting, constant

Draw two things you would do if you were immortal.

Time for Vocabulary Charades!