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Exploring the Latin Roots: Understanding "SIST" and "SED" in English Vocabulary

This resource delves into the Latin roots "SIST" meaning "to stand" or "to stop," and "SED" meaning "to sit." It explores vocabulary derived from these roots, including words like "desist," "persistent," "subsist," "preside," and "dissident." Each term is accompanied by a clear definition and contextual sentences to illustrate its usage. This guide is ideal for students and language enthusiasts looking to enhance their vocabulary while gaining insights into the etymology and meaning behind common English words.

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Exploring the Latin Roots: Understanding "SIST" and "SED" in English Vocabulary

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  1. SIST (Latin) – to stand; to stop SED (Latin) – to sit Meaningful SentencesUnit 18

  2. desist- v. Reg./Pre-AP • to stop doing something; to cease • For example: Because Vance would not desist from taunting Joel… Remember – SIST means to stand or to stop.

  3. persistent- adj. Reg./Pre-AP • not giving up or stopping • For example: Guy knew that he would have to be persistent in mailing his Senator if he wanted to… Remember – SIST means to stand or to stop.

  4. subsist- v. Reg./Pre-AP • to support life; to survive • For example: Jeanne was unable to subsist on her original salary because… Remember – SIST means to stand or to stop.

  5. preside- v. Reg./Pre-AP • to be in charge; to govern • For example: Bobby was asked to preside at the meeting because… Remember – SED means to sit.

  6. dissident- n. Reg./Pre-AP • one who disagrees or argues • For example: When the vicious king discovered a dissident within his political party, he… Remember – SED means to sit.

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