Root Words

Terms in this set (21)

birth example: genetics: the study of inborn traits

of the earth example: geography: the study of the earth's physical features

write example: autograph: writing one's name

same example: homogenize: to blend into a uniform mixture

water example: dehydrate: to take the water out of

throw example: eject: to throw out

thought example: logic: thinking or reasoning

light example: illuminate: to light up

great example: magnificent: great

hand example: manicure: to fix the hands

insanity example: maniac: an insane person

sea example: marine: of or found in the sea

large example: megalith: large stone

measure example: kilometer: a thousand meters

send example: emit: to send out

many example: multicultural: of or including many cultures

number example: numerous: large in number

all example: omnivorous: eating all kinds of food

name example: anonymous: without a name

foot example: pedestrian: one who travels by foot

love example: philosophy: the love of wisdom

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