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Vocabulary: Unit 5-8
Greek/Latin Roots-Second 1/2
Term | Definition |
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ast (also astr) | star EX: asterisk, astronaut, astronomy |
fac | make EX: artifact, factory, manufactured |
geo | earth EX: geology, geography, geothermal |
morph | shape EX: morph, metamorphosis |
rupt | break EX: bankrupt, erupt, interrupt |
brev | short EX: abbreviate, brevity |
cap | head EX: capstone, captain, capital |
ord | row, or rank EX: order, ordinary, extraordinary |
phil | love EX: philosopher, philanthropist |
san | health EX: sanitary, sane, sanitation |
log | word EX: dialogue, apologize |
max | greatest EX: maximize, maximum |
nov | new EX: novel, novice, novelty |
pel | drive EX: propel, repel, propeller |
strict | draw tight EX: restrict, restricted, constrictor |
mand | order EX: command, mandatory |
min | small, or less EX: minor, minus, minority |
neg | no EX: negative, renegade |
orig | beginning EX: original, aboriginal |
trib | give EX: distribute, contribute |