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What does the root 'brev' mean?
What does the root 'brev' mean?
- Believe
- Lead
- Flesh
- Short (correct)
Which of the following words is associated with the root 'carn'?
Which of the following words is associated with the root 'carn'?
- Flexible
- Credible
- Conduct
- Carnivore (correct)
What is the meaning of the root 'cred'?
What is the meaning of the root 'cred'?
- Cut
- Believe (correct)
- Send
- Bend
Which word means to lead out knowledge and is associated with the root 'duc'?
Which word means to lead out knowledge and is associated with the root 'duc'?
What does the root 'flect' imply?
What does the root 'flect' imply?
Which of the following best represents the meaning of 'mit' or 'miss'?
Which of the following best represents the meaning of 'mit' or 'miss'?
What does the root 'rupt' signify?
What does the root 'rupt' signify?
What does the Greek root 'aero' refer to?
What does the Greek root 'aero' refer to?
Which of the following words is NOT derived from the Greek root 'arch'?
Which of the following words is NOT derived from the Greek root 'arch'?
The root 'sect' is connected with which of the following actions?
The root 'sect' is connected with which of the following actions?
Which word associated with 'voc' means to speak for others?
Which word associated with 'voc' means to speak for others?
What is the meaning of the Greek root 'biblio'?
What is the meaning of the Greek root 'biblio'?
The term 'interrupt' derives from which root meaning?
The term 'interrupt' derives from which root meaning?
Which word exemplifies the Greek root 'cosm'?
Which word exemplifies the Greek root 'cosm'?
Identify the word that is connected to the Greek root 'dyna'.
Identify the word that is connected to the Greek root 'dyna'.
Which of these words does NOT originate from the Greek root 'ethno'?
Which of these words does NOT originate from the Greek root 'ethno'?
What is meant by the Greek root 'gyn'?
What is meant by the Greek root 'gyn'?
Which term is derived from the Greek root 'hydr'?
Which term is derived from the Greek root 'hydr'?
What does the Greek root 'morph' signify?
What does the Greek root 'morph' signify?
Flashcards
Brev
Brev
Short
Carn
Carn
Flesh
Cred
Cred
Believe
Duc/Duct
Duc/Duct
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Flect/Flex
Flect/Flex
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Mit/Miss
Mit/Miss
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Rupt
Rupt
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Sect
Sect
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Voc
Voc
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Study Notes
Greek Roots
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Aero: Meaning air. Examples: aerodynamics, aeroplane, aerosol. Aero relates to air.
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Arch: Meaning chief, ruler. Examples: monarch, archbishop, anarchy. Arch relates to leadership or rule.
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Biblio: Meaning book. Examples: bibliography, bibliophile, Bible. Biblio is about books.
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Cosm: Meaning universe, world. Examples: cosmos, cosmopolitan, microcosm. Cosm relates to the universe or world.
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Dyna: Meaning power. Examples: dynamic, dynamite, dynasty. Dyna involves power.
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Ethno: Meaning race, people. Examples: ethnic, ethnology, ethnocentric. Ethno is about race or people.
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Gyn: Meaning woman. Examples: gynecology, misogyny, androgynous. Gyn involves women.
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Hydr: Meaning water. Examples: hydrate, dehydrate, hydraulic. Hydr involves water.
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Morph: Meaning form, shape. Examples: morphology, metamorphosis, amorphous. Morph is about form or shape.
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Pseud: Meaning false. Examples: pseudonym, pseudoscience, pseudomorph. Pseud involves falsehood.
Latin Roots
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Agri: Meaning field. Examples: agriculture, agrarian, agronomy. Agri is about fields.
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Brev: Meaning short. Examples: brevity, abbreviate, brief. Brev involves shortness.
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Carn: Meaning flesh. Examples: carnivore, carnal, reincarnate. Carn is about flesh.
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Cred: Meaning believe. Examples: credible, incredible, credit. Cred involves belief.
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Duc/Duct: Meaning lead. Examples: conduct, educate, ductile. Duc/duct is about leading.
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Flect/Flex: Meaning bend. Examples: reflect, flexible, deflect. Flect/flex involves bending.
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Mit/Miss: Meaning send. Examples: transmit, mission, dismiss. Mit/miss is about sending.
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Rupt: Meaning break. Examples: rupture, interrupt, disrupt. Rupt involves breaking.
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Sect: Meaning cut. Examples: section, dissect, intersect. Sect is about cutting.
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Voc: Meaning voice. Examples: vocal, advocate, vocation. Voc involves voice.
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Test your knowledge of Greek roots and their meanings with this fun and informative quiz. Explore various roots like 'aero', 'arch', and 'biblio' along with their examples to enhance your vocabulary skills.
