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WordRoots pg.21-22
9th Grade Word Roots p. 21--22
Term | Definition |
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en- | in, into |
ergo/urg | work, power |
gen | cause, birth, race, produce |
metall | metal, mine |
meter | measure |
nom | name, law, custom, order |
phob | fear of |
pyro | fire, heat |
-ia | condition |
-ic | like, related to |
-ics | science, related to, system |
-ize | to make, to act |
-y | state of, quality, act; body, group |
ergometer | a device for measuring work performance |
metallurgy | the science and technology of extracting metals from their ores |
energize | to make active |
abnormal and persistent fear or work or the workplace | |
pyro-metallurgy | chemical metallurgy that depends on heat action |
ergonomics | the scientific design of products, machines, etc. to maximize user safety, comfort, and efficiency |
ergogenic | increasing capacity for physical or mental labor |
dys- | bad, badly |
eu- | good, well |
calypt | hidden, covered |
pepts/pept/phor | bear produce |
-ia | condition |
-ic | like, related to |
-ide | thing belonging to |
-us | thing which |
thing which | relating to digestion |
eucayptus | Australian evergreen tree with rigid leaves and protected flowers having medicinal and industrial value |
dyspepsia | indigestion |
peptide | a compound with amino acids |
eupepsia | good digestion |
euphoria | a feeling of great joy, excitement, or well-being |