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Explore the Latin root "carn," meaning flesh, through its various derivatives and uses. Discover the meanings and contexts of words such as "carnage," which refers to great destruction of life, and "carnal," associated with bodily pleasures. Learn about the festive nature of "carnival," a season filled with merriment and community celebrations. Additionally, delve into "incarnation," pertaining to the physical form or manifestation of a concept or trait. This guide enhances your vocabulary and comprehension of these significant terms.
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Vocabulary List #23 carn (Latin root) flesh
1. carnage Example: People from around the world are making appeals to stop the carnage surrounding the drug cartels in Mexico. Part of speech: Noun Definition: Great destruction of life (as in battle); slaughter
2. carnal Example: The news stories about students going on spring break focused as usual on the carnal pleasures associated with the annual ritual. Part of speech: adjective Definition: having to do with bodily pleasures
3. carnival Example: Whether in Argentina, Brazil, or Trinidad, carnival is one of the most exciting events of the year, involving parades, parties, and dressing up in costume. Part of speech noun Definition A season of merry making just before Lent
3. carnival (con’t) Example: At the county fair, the carnival provides most of the entertainment for young people, with its rides, music, and games. Part of speech: noun Definition: A traveling group that presents a variety of amusements
4. incarnation Example: In the time during and following World War II, Adolph Hitler was depicted as the incarnation of evil. Part of speech: Noun Definition • A particular physical form or version of something • A person showing a trait to a marked degree