Prefixes, Roots, Affixes, Suffixes

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anti-⁠

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antithesis⁠

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antipathy⁠

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antibiotic⁠

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anticlimax⁠

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antidote⁠

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antiseptic⁠

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antisocial⁠

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antihero⁠

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anti-inflammatory⁠

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antimatter⁠

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con-⁠

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concerted⁠

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conciliatory⁠

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concurrently⁠

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conflate⁠

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conformity⁠

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conglomerate⁠

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congregate⁠

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consensus⁠

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conspire⁠

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converge⁠

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dis-⁠

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disabuse⁠

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disallow⁠

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disapproval⁠

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disbelief⁠

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discontent⁠

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discourteous⁠

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dishonest⁠

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disillusioned⁠

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dislike⁠

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dislocate⁠

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dislodge⁠

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disobedient⁠

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disproportionate⁠

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disqualify⁠

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dissident⁠

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ex-⁠

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exceed⁠

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exception⁠

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excerpt⁠

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exalt⁠

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excavate⁠

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excel⁠

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exempt⁠

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exhale⁠

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exorcise⁠

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expel⁠

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fore-⁠

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foreboding⁠

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forecast⁠

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forefather⁠

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foreground⁠

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foremost⁠

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forerunner⁠

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foresee⁠

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foreshadowing⁠

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foresight⁠

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foreword⁠

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inter-⁠

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interaction⁠

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intercede⁠

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interfere⁠

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interim⁠

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interject⁠

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interlude⁠

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intermediate⁠

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international⁠

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interregnum⁠

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intervene⁠

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mis-⁠

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misadventure⁠

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misanthropy⁠

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misconception⁠

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misconstrue⁠

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misfortune⁠

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mishap⁠

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misnomer⁠

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misogyny⁠

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misrepresent⁠

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mistrial⁠

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pre-⁠

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precaution⁠

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precedent⁠

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preclude⁠

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predecessor⁠

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prefix⁠

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prejudice⁠

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premeditated⁠

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premonition⁠

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prerequisite⁠

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prescient⁠

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pro-⁠

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proceed⁠

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procession⁠

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proffer⁠

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proclaim⁠

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proficiency⁠

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prominent⁠

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propagate⁠

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proponent⁠

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proposition⁠

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propulsion⁠

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re-⁠

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readjust⁠

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reaffirm⁠

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reassure⁠

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rebound⁠

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rebuttal⁠

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recall⁠

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recidivism⁠

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reclaim⁠

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recognize⁠

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recur⁠

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redundant⁠

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reflect⁠

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reiterate⁠

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renewable⁠

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renovate⁠

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repetition⁠

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replenish⁠

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reproduction⁠

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resilience⁠

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resound⁠

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responsive⁠

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restoration⁠

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retaliate⁠

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retraction⁠

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revivify⁠

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sub-⁠

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subconscious⁠

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subjugate⁠

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subliminal⁠

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submarine⁠

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submerge⁠

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submissive⁠

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subordinate⁠

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subservient⁠

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subsidiary⁠

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subterranean⁠

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super-⁠

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supercilious⁠

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supererogatory⁠

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superfluous⁠

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superimpose⁠

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superintendent⁠

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superiority⁠

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superlative⁠

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supernumerary⁠

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supersede⁠

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supervise⁠

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trans-⁠

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transgression⁠

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translucent⁠

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transact⁠

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transcontinental⁠

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transcultural⁠

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transfix⁠

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transformation⁠

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transitory⁠

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translation⁠

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transparent⁠

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un-⁠

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unabashed⁠

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unambiguous⁠

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unattainable⁠

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unbiased⁠

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unconventional⁠

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unethical⁠

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unforeseen⁠

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unintentional⁠

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unjust⁠

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unobtrusive⁠

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unorthodox⁠

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unpalatable⁠

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unpredictable⁠

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unravel⁠

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unrepentant⁠

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unscrupulous⁠

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unsettle⁠

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unsustainable⁠

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unyielding⁠

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unwieldy⁠

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uni-⁠

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unicameral⁠

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unicycle⁠

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uniformity⁠

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unify⁠

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unilateral⁠

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unique⁠

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unison⁠

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unitard⁠

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Words to Live By: Bio

amphibian amphibious antibiotic autobiography biodegradable biodiversity biographer biographical biography biohazard biology biomass biome bionic biopsy biosphere biotic microbe microbiology symbiosis symbiotic

Play by the Rules: Arch

anarchist anarchy arch archaeologist archaeology archaic archetype archipelago architect architecture archival archive matriarch matriarchy monarch monarchy oligarch oligarchy patriarch patriarchy

Break It Down: Cata

cataclysm cataclysmic catalogue catalyst catapult cataract catastrophe catastrophic catatonic categorical category cathedral catheter cation scaffold

To Thine Own Self Be True: Auto

autobiography autochthonous autocracy autocrat autocratic autodidact autograph autoimmune automatic automation automobile automotive autonomous autonomy autopsy

Write On!: Graph and Gram

autobiography autograph bibliography biography calligraphy cartography cryptography diagram epigram epigraph grammar graphic graphology hologram holograph lexicographer lithography monogram monograph orthography paragraph photograph pictograph stenography telegram telegraph

The Mother of All Lists: Mater, Matr

alma mater madrigal material maternity matriarch matricide matriculate matrimony matrix matron matronymic matter metropolis mother

It's About Time: Chron and Temp

anachronism anachronistic asynchronous chronic chronicle chronograph chronological chronology chronometer contemporary contretemps extemporaneous extemporize synchronicity synchronize tempo temporal temporary

All You Need is Love: Amor and Phil

amorous paramour enamored amateur amity amicable amiable philanthropist philosophy philosophical philology philatelist bibliophile oenophile

Speak Your Mind: Anim

animadversion animadvert animate animated animation animatronics animism animosity animus equanimity equanimous inanimate magnanimity magnanimous pusillanimous unanimous

Walk the Walk: Amb

amble ambulance ambulate ambulatory funambulist perambulate preamble scramble somnambulate somnambulist

Twists and Turns: Tor

contort contorted contortion contortionist distort distorted distortion extort extortion extortionate retort torque torsion tort tortious tortuous torture torturous

Good Grief!: Grav, Griev

aggravate aggravated aggravation aggrieve grave gravitas gravitate gravity grief grievance grieve grievous

Make a Run for It: Cur, Curs

concur concurrence concurrent corridor courier course currency current curriculum curriculum vitae cursive cursory discursive extracurricular incur occur occurrence precursor precursory recur recurrent recursive

Case Closed: Clud, Clus

clause claustrophobia claustrophobic cloister close-knit closure conclude conclusion conclusive disclose disclosure enclose enclosure exclude exclusion exclusive exclusively foreclose foreclosure include inclusion inclusive inconclusive occlude preclude recluse reclusive seclude seclusion

Believe It or Not: Cred

accreditation accredited credence credential credenza credibility credible credit creditor credo credulous creed discredit incredible incredulity incredulous miscreant recreant

Send a Message: Mit and Miss

admission admit commission commit committee compromise demise dismiss emissary emission emit intermittent manumission manumit missile mission missionary missive omit permission permit promise remission remit submissive submit surmise transmission transmit unremitting

Make a Break for It: Rupt

abrupt abruptness bankrupt corrupt corruption disrupt disruption disruptive erupt eruption interrupt interruption irrupt rout route rupture

Let There Be Light: Lum and Luc

elucidate illuminate illumination lucid luminary luminescence luminescent luminous pellucid translucent

Lead the Way: Duc and Duct

abduct abduction adduce aqueduct conducive conduct conductivity conductor deduce deduct deduction ducal duct ductile educate educe induce inducement induct induction introduce introduction irreducible produce product production reduce reduction seduce traduce

Make Do: Fac

artifact benefactor facile facilitate facility facsimile fact faction factious factitious factor factory factotum factual faculty malefactor manufacture putrefaction

Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") cosmos cosmic cosmology cosmogony cosmogenic cosmography cosmopolitan cosmopolite cosmetic cosmetology cosmetician cosmonaut Terr, Terra ("Earth") terrain terrestrial territory territorial terrace terrene terrier terrarium terra firma terra cotta terra incognita extraterrestrial Geo ("Earth") geology geography geometry geomancy geocentric geopolitics geostrategy geosynchronous geostationary geothermal geotropism geomorphology Hydr, Hydro ("Water") carbohydrate hydra hydrant hydrate dehydrate dehydrated dehydration hydrophobia hydrologic hydrotherapy hydraulic hydroelectric hydrodynamics hydroponic hydroponics hydroplane hydrogen hydrosphere Aqua ("Water") aqua aquamarine aquatint aquatic aquarium aquaculture aquifer aqueduct aqueous aqualung Ign, Igni ("Fire") ignite reignite igniter ignitor ignitable ignition ignition key ignition coil igneous ignis fatuus Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") pyre pyromania pyromancy pyrotechnic pyrolysis pyrolusite pyrexia pyracanth empyrean Pyrex Pyrenees pyrrhic Aer, Aero ("Air") aerate aerial aerialist aerobic anaerobic aerobe aerosol aerodynamic aeronautics aerospace aerodrome aerophagia Aether ("Sky") ether etherize ethereal etherealize ethernet ethyl ethane ethanol urethane polyurethane ester polyester Aster, Astro ("Star") astronomy astronomical astrology astrophysics astrobiology astronaut asteroid asterisk aster astral astrolabe astrolatry Sol ("Sun") solar solar energy solar cell solar array solar system solar wind solar eclipse solar plexus solarium solarize insolation solstice

Corp ("Body") corpus corps corpse corporal corporeal corpulent corpuscle corporation corporate incorporate habeas corpus corset Psych ("Mind") psyche psychology psychiatrist psychoanalysis psychotherapy psychosis psychotic psychopath psychosomatic psychic psychedelic psychokinesis psychoactive psychobabble Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") cordial concord accord discord cardiac cardiologist cardiovascular cardiopulmonary cardiorespiratory electrocardiography cardiogram courage encourage Os, Osteo ("Bone") ossify osseous ossiferous ossuary ossicle osteoclast osteoporosis osteoarthritis osteosarcoma osteophyte osteopathy osteology ostracize Carn ("Flesh") carnal carnage carnivore carrion carnassial incarnadine incarnate incarnation reincarnation disincarnate carnival charnel Derm ("Skin") dermal dermatologist dermatitis dermabrasion pachyderm echinoderm scleroderma intradermal epidermis endoderm transdermal hypodermic taxidermy Ped, Pod ("Foot") pedicure pedestrian peon pedal bipedalism quadruped arthropod antipode impediment pedigree pedestal podium podiatrist pessimist Man ("Hand") manual manufacture manuscript manumit manumission emancipate manacle manipulate manifest mandatory manage maneuver legerdemain maintain Neur ("Nerve") neuron neural neuralgia neuritis neurosis neurotic neurasthenia neurology neurobiology neurotransmitter neurotoxin neurotropic Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") gastric gastronomy gastronome gastritis gastralgia gastrectomy gastroenterologist gastrointestinal gastroesophageal gastroscope gastropod gastric ulcer Dent, Dont ("Tooth") dental denture dentistry dentist orthodontist periodontal dentifrice edentate edentulous dentition dentine denticle indenture indentation Or, Os ("Mouth") oral orotund orifice osculation oscillate oscillation oscilloscope orator oratory oratorio oracle orison Capit, Capt ("Head") capital capitalize capitalism per capita capitation decapitate capitulate recapitulate chapter caption cap-a-pie cape

audio audiology audiometer audiovisual audibility audible inaudible audience audile audit auditor auditory auditive audition auditorium

Path ("Feeling")

antipathy apathy empathy sympathy telepathy pathetic pathogen pathological psychopath sociopath homeopathy allopathy hydropathy neuropathy osteopathy

Phon ("Sound")

cacophony euphony symphony antiphony polyphony homophone telephone saxophone xylophone dysphonia phoneme phonics phonogram phonology stereophonic

Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight")

Cyclops triceratops optical panoptic panopticon optician optometrist ophthalmologist amblyopia diplopia myopia autopsy biopsy necropsy synopsis

Sent, Sens ("Feel")

sensitive desensitize insensate sensation sensuous sensible consensus assent consent dissent sentiment presentiment sentient sentinel sententious

Son ("Sound")

sonic infrasonic supersonic sonorous assonance consonance dissonance resonance sonata unison sonogram sounding soundproof resound ultrasound

Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")

inspect circumspect disrespect retrospect suspect introspective perspective prospective specimen specious speculate spectacle conspicuous perspicacious auspicious

Tact, Tang ("Touch")

tangent tangential tangible intangible tact tactless tactile tactual intact contact contagion contagious contiguous contingent

Vid, Vis ("See")

visible visionary visage

-able adaptable applicable arable biodegradable communicable curable demonstrable discernable expendable explicable flammable impregnable inimitable insurmountable malleable mutable navigable negotiable palpable pliable potable renewable salvageable transmutable viable -acy adequacy confederacy conspiracy delicacy diplomacy efficacy fallacy inaccuracy intimacy intricacy legitimacy literacy lunacy obstinacy primacy privacy profligacy supremacy -arian abecedarian antiquarian authoritarian disciplinarian humanitarian libertarian millenarian octogenarian proletarian sectarian totalitarian utilitarian vegetarian veterinarian -escence acquiescence adolescence convalescence effervescence efflorescence evanescence incandescence iridescence luminescence obsolescence quiescence senescence -ette baguette barrette cassette coquette croquette epaulette etiquette gazette lorgnette lunette marionette oubliette palette pipette pirouette suffragette vignette vinaigrette -ful blissful bountiful deceitful distasteful frightful fruitful graceful healthful meaningful merciful remorseful reproachful resourceful successful tactful -fy vilify mollify pacify stultify deify reify satisfy intensify exemplify sanctify verify ossify personify -ism altruism animism aphorism atheism baptism chauvinism criticism despotism egoism empiricism euphemism fanaticism feminism hedonism imperialism jingoism journalism magnetism mechanism metabolism mutualism narcissism naturalism nepotism opportunism optimism organism ostracism paganism plagiarism polytheism pragmatism realism recidivism romanticism skepticism solecism stoicism syllogism theism -less boundless careless dauntless defenseless effortless fruitless peerless relentless remorseless seamless senseless shiftless speechless timeless worthless -ology anthology anthropology archaeology biology ecology entomology eschatology etiology etymology geology ideology meteorology methodology philology physiology sociology tautology terminology theology zoology -scope gyroscope horoscope kaleidoscope laryngoscope microscope otoscope periscope scope stethoscope telescope

The Suffix -id, Part 1 rapid splendid solid vivid valid timid rigid horrid invalid placid candid languid The Suffix -id, Part 2 morbid lucid hybrid sordid pallid stolid intrepid arid humid lurid livid The Suffix -id, Part 3 avid frigid squalid florid insipid limpid fervid acrid turbid tepid torpid torrid The Suffix -id, Part 4 putrid rabid vapid fetid viscid rancid flaccid pellucid turgid tumid perfervid gelid sapid The Suffix -or, Part 1 author traitor tutor dictator orator censor suitor conspirator donor solicitor auditor captor The Suffix -or, Part 2 chancellor curator proctor progenitor prospector perpetrator purveyor assessor transgressor defibrillator facilitator procrastinator The Suffix -or, Part 4 parlor abhor clamor rigor vapor valor fervor pallor arbor languor stupor The Suffix -or, Part 3 candor succor savor torpor rancor squalor furor hector clangor vector The Suffix -ism, Part 1 criticism baptism journalism realism optimism organism mechanism naturalism atheism despotism The Suffix -ism, Part 2 imperialism magnetism fanaticism feminism skepticism egoism paganism altruism syllogism theism The Suffix -ism, Part 3 aphorism plagiarism opportunism pragmatism euphemism polytheism romanticism metabolism animism narcissism The Suffix -ism, Part 4 ostracism chauvinism empiricism hedonism surrealism solecism stoicism nepotism jingoism recidivism mutualism The Suffix -ish, Part 1 publish establish distinguish accomplish furnish diminish flourish banish anguish extinguish demolish The Suffix -ish, Part 2 lavish relish admonish relinquish vanquish embellish varnish impoverish ravish replenish refurbish The Suffix -ish, Part 3 feverish sluggish peevish fiendish outlandish slavish brutish squeamish brackish snobbish ghoulish The Suffix -ish, Part 4 impish rakish skittish gibberish boorish mawkish waggish mulish standoffish peckish faddish The Suffix -ic, Part 1 ethic enthusiastic lyric democratic rhetoric fanatic eccentric epic skeptic cynic heretic The Suffix -ic, Part 2 civic prophetic aesthetic politic diabolic despotic synthetic chaotic archaic ironic academic The Suffix -ic, Part 3 stoic laconic cleric linguistic hydraulic hypnotic didactic apathetic nomadic quixotic parasitic The Suffix -ic, Part 4 cryptic emetic kinetic statistic psychotic telepathic mimetic prosthetic sycophantic logistic empathetic

Speak Your Mind: Anim Learn these words derived from the Latin root anim, which has many meanings, including "breath," "mind," "spirit," and "courage." 16 Words Walk the Walk: Amb Learn these words derived from the Latin verb ambulare, meaning "to walk or go about." 10 Words Twists and Turns: Tor Turn your attention to these words derived from the Latin root tor, meaning "to twist and turn" and "to distort." 18 Words Good Grief!: Grav, Griev Weigh in on this list of words derived from the Latin gravare, meaning "to make heavy" or "to cause grief." 12 Words Words to Live By: Bio Are you ready to learn the facts of life? Then review these words from the Greek root bio, meaning "life" or "way of living." 21 Words Make a Run for It: Cur, Curs Need a crash course in words that derive from the Latin roots cur and curs, meaning "run"? This list will give you a run for your money! 22 Words Case Closed: Clud, Clus Open your mind and practice this list of words derived from the Latin roots clud and clus, meaning "shut, enclose, or confine." 29 Words Play by the Rules: Arch Learn these words derived from the Greek word arkhos, meaning "ruler, chief, principal, or leader." 20 Words Break It Down: Cata Learn these words derived from the Greek root kata-, which has a range of meanings including "down," "through," "against" "across," "along with," and "wrongly." 15 Words Believe It or Not: Cred You can believe in this list of words derived from the Latin root cred, meaning "to believe." 18 Words Send a Message: Mit and Miss Your mission? To learn these words derived from the Latin roots mit- and miss-, meaning "to send." 30 Words Power Prefix: dis- Meaning "not" or "opposite of," this common prefix is used in words like disagree ("to be of different or conflicting opinions") and disgust ("a strong feeling of dislike"). Learn these words that contain the prefix dis-. Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 15 Words Power Suffix: -ful The suffix -ful means "characterized by" or "full of." For example, a joyful song is characterized by joy or happiness. Learn these words that include the suffix -ful. 15 Words Power Suffix: -less The suffix -less, meaning "without," is added to nouns and verbs to form adjectives. For example, a hopeless situation is a situation without hope. Learn these words that use the suffix less. 15 Words

Make a Break for It: Rupt You'll be bursting with pride after you master this list of words derived from the Latin root rupt, meaning "burst or break." 16 Words Power Suffix: -ism The suffix ism is added to words to mean "the process or action of" or "the system, principle, or theory of." We're sure you'll learn these -ism words with optimism! 40 Words The Mother of All Lists: Mater, Matr Hit the mother lode and learn these words derived from the Latin root māter and the Greek root metèr, both meaning "mother." 14 Words Let There Be Light: Lum and Luc Here's a bright idea: learn these words that contain the roots lum and luc, which come from the Latin word lux and lumen, meaning "light." 10 Words Lead the Way: Duc and Duct Learn these words derived from the Latin roots duc and duct, meaning "to lead" or "to guide." 30 Words Make Do: Fac Practice these words that derive from the Latin root fac, meaning "make" or "do." This list is sure to make your day! 18 Words You Be the Judge: Jud, Jur, Jus Practice these words that contain the Latin roots jud, jur, and jus, meaning "law" or "justice." 20 Words Fighting Words: Belli and Milit If you're spoiling for a fight, learn these words from the Latin roots belli ("war") and milit ("soldier"). 21 Words Stay Strong: Forc and Fort Test your strength against this list of vocabulary words that use the Latin roots forc and fort, meaning "strong." 16 Words You Can Say That Again: Dic and Dict Practice this list of English words derived from the Latin roots dic and dict, which mean "say" or "declare." 24 Words Give Me a Break!: Fract and Frag Break new ground with this list of words derived from the Latin verb frangere, "to break, shatter, or fracture." 15 Words Against All Odds: Contra and Counter Learn these words that contain the roots contra or counter, meaning "against" or "opposite." 16 Words It's About Time: Chron and Temp Take the time to learn these words that contain either the Latin root temp or the Greek root chron, both of which mean "time." 18 Words To Thine Own Self Be True: Auto Learn these list of words that contain the Greek root auto, meaning "self." 15 Words Write On!: Graph and Gram Practice this vocabulary list and explore words that contain the Greek roots graph ("write/writing") and gram ("written thing"). 26 Words Take the Bad with the Good: Bene and Mal Learn this list of words containing the common word roots bene ("good") and mal ("bad"). 20 Words All You Need is Love: Amor and Phil Do you want to know what love is? Cozy up to these 14 words derived from the Latin root amor and Greek root phil. 14 Words English Words Derived from Gaelic Here we present 15 words that passed through Gaelic on their way to English. Some are stereotypically Gaelic, like bog and clan, but others, like loop and curmudgeon, may surprise you. You can read more about words from the Emerald Isle in Beyond Shamrocks and Leprechauns. 15 Words Some Obscure Eponyms When something is named after a person or a place or a company, we call that name an eponym. If you know anyone who says "Get me a Kleenex" instead of "Get me a tissue," they are using an eponym every time they have to sneeze. Eponyms are everywhere- in science, medicine, the arts. This list focuses on words that are historically eponyms but are so common that their history of deriving from names has been obscured. In this list, the history of eponyms you didn't realize were eponyms is revealed. 20 Words Power Prefix: Anti Learn these words beginning with the prefix anti, meaning "against," "in opposition to," or "opposite of." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Latin Love, Vol I: sci The root of this "knowledge" word tree usually appears as "sci." Its most famous branch is the word "science." More Latin Love, Volume I lists: vocare, portare, struere, and via! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 10 Words Body Language: Corp ("Body") Learn these words that derive from the Latin word corpus, meaning "body." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 12 Words We the People: Civ The words on this list all share the root civ, from the Latin civis, meaning "citizen." Work your way through these lists focused on Greek and Latin roots representing people and the social units they form: Gen, Ethn, Dem, Pop, Soc, Civ, Anthrop 10 Words Latin Root "sub" Words Learn these words beginning with the power prefix "sub-" (meaning "below" or "under"). More Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, super-, trans-, and uni-! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 10 Words Around and Around: Circum Make the rounds with these lists of prefixes that all have to do with things that go around: circum, ambi, peri 10 Words It Takes Two: Bi Learn these prefixes that can make you think twice about the words they form: bi, di, diplo 10 Words We the People: Anthrop The words on this list all share the root anthrop, from the Greek anthropos, meaning "man." Work your way through these lists focused on Greek and Latin roots representing people and the social units they form: Gen, Ethn, Dem, Popul, Soc, Civ, Anthrop 10 Words Elements of the Universe: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek word kosmos (Latinized as cosmos), meaning "universe." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 12 Words Power Suffix: -fy Learn these words that contain the suffix "-fy", which means "to make into." 13 Words Power Prefix: ex- Learn these ten words containing the prefix ex, meaning "out" or "up." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Power Prefix: pro Learn these ten words with the prefix pro-, meaning "to go forth" or "put forth." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words English Words Derived from Hindi There are many words that exist in English whose origin on the Indian subcontinent is clear. Words like chutney and yoga are part of everyday life for many people in the English-speaking world, and they encounter these words in an Eastern context. But the influence of Hindi on English spreads far beyond that sitar seen in the guitar shop or the documentary on the 1960s. Words completely removed from that milieu — like cot , jungle and pundit — are Hindi in origin as well. Here are 15 English words of Hindi origin and their etymologies. 15 Words Negatives with "in" All the words below have the prefix "in-" meaning "not," as their first element. The problem is that even though many of the words have negative senses in Modern English, their positive counterparts have fallen out of use, or existed only in Latin. These words may have been part of a pair, once upon a time, but their partners are no more. Through the illustrative sentences and the linguistic tidbits below, we have tried to make the history of these negative words with "in-" clearer and hopefully easier to remember. 16 Words English Words Derived from Yiddish Yiddish is an amalgam of German, Russian, Hebrew and many other languages that has persevered even though the fate of the people who speak it has been consistently in danger for centuries. The fact that English, the most popular language on the planet, contains words that are recognizably derived from Yiddish is something of a linguistic miracle, considering many of the 13 million native speakers of Yiddish were wiped out during World War II. Many of these 15 words may be familiar, but the routes they took to get to English, and the literal meanings of many of them, are surprising. Here are 15 common English words derived from Yiddish. 15 Words English Food and Drink Words Derived from Arabic Most words come to us from the English language's Germanic roots, as well as a lot of Latin, French, and Ancient Greek. There are, however, many English words that are actually derived from Arabic. Most of these have to do with chemistry, astronomy or mathematics — but here's a list of words derived from Arabic to do with food and drink. The words in this list mainly reach English through Portuguese and Spanish, as Iberia was under the control of Arabic people from 710–1492 CE. As the Portuguese and Spanish were in such close proximity to Arabic on a daily basis, many of the food and drink items featured here were first introduced to them, before they passed them on to the rest of Europe. 18 Words Common Senses: Son ("Sound") Learn these words that contain the root son, from the Latin verb sonare, "to sound." Here are links to the complete set of Common Senses lists: Hearing: Phon / Aud / Son Sight: Vid, Vis / Spec, Spect, Spic / Op, Ops, Opt Touch: Path / Sent, Sens / Tact, Tang 15 Words Latin Love, Vol III: seguire Interestingly, the g in the Latin verb "seguire" morphs into related sounds, including c ("consecutive"), q ("sequence") and even u ("pursuit") More Latin Love, Volume III lists: capere, specere, pendere, and littera! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 10 Words English Words Derived from Old Norse Even if we don't know much Greek or Latin, we know that much of the English we speak is derived from those two languages. English has common words with roots in many different languages, though, and one of the most interesting is Old Norse, which dates from the 8th Century. Old Norse speakers colonized England centuries ago and these 10 words, and many more, are part of their legacy to modern-day speakers of English. 10 Words English Words Derived from Quechua Quechua, which actually refers to several languages spoken throughout the Andes mountain range, has a total of between 8 and 10 million speakers. It is the most widely spoken indigenous language of the Americas. Here is a list of 15 words that English borrowed from Quechua, and while some of them are specific to a life in the Andes, a few, like the animal names, are fully incorporated into English. 15 Words English Words Derived from Nahuatl Nahuatl is an Uto-Aztecan language spoken by about 1.5 million people in central Mexico. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztec empire, and as long ago as that may be, traces of the language's influence can still be felt today. These 15 words, many of which are common in English, derive ultimately from Nahuatl, pre-dating the Spanish conquest of Mexico. 15 Words Latin Love, Vol II: cadere Falling under this category of words that derive from the Latin root "cadere," meaning "to fall," are some surprises: "incident," "accident," and all of those "-cide" words having to do with killing. More Latin Love, Volume II lists: fluere, iacere, onym, and vertere! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 13 Words Latin Love, Vol I: vocare The word "vocabulary" itself grows out of this root. Learn these words derived from the Latin root "vocare" (meaning "to name or call"). More Latin Love, Volume I lists: portare, sci, struere, and via! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 12 Words Power Prefix: mis- Learn these words beginning with the prefix mis, meaning "hatred" or "incorrectly." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Power Prefix: fore- Learn these words beginning with the power fore, meaning "before." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Power Prefix: con- Learn these ten words beginning with the prefix con-, meaning "together." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Power Prefix: inter- Learn these words beginning with the power prefix inter, meaning "between." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Power Prefix: pre- Learn these words beginning with the prefix pre-, meaning "before." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Power Prefix: sub- Learn these words beginning with the prefix sub, meaning "below" or "under." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Power Prefix: super- Learn these words beginning with the prefix super, meaning "above," "over," or "beyond." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Power Prefix: trans- Learn these words beginning with the prefix trans-, meaning "across" or "beyond." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Power Prefix: uni- Learn these words beginning with the power prefix uni-, meaning "one" or "having one only." Want to increase your prefix power? Learn our complete set of Power Prefix lists: anti-, con-, dis-, ex-, fore-, inter-, mis-, pre-, pro-, sub-, super-, trans-, uni- 10 Words Come Together Right Now: words containing the com/con prefix We have reached a CONsensus: learning these words beginning with the prefixes "com" and "con" (meaning "with" or "together") can enrich your vocabulary. 13 Words The Write Stuff: Scrib, Script Learn these words derives from the Latin verb scribere, meaning "write." 14 Words It's Madness!: Mania Learn these words derived from the Greek word mania, meaning "madness or frenzy," as well as "passion and enthusiasm." 10 Words That's Great!: Magn Learn these terms derived from the Latin word magnus, meaning "great." 10 Words Foreign Words and Phrases Commonly Used in English, List 3 Learn these foreign words, phrases, and expressions that are commonly used by speakers of English. 20 Words Foreign Words and Phrases Commonly Used in English, List 2 Learn these foreign words, phrases, and expressions that are commonly used by speakers of English. 20 Words Foreign Words and Phrases Commonly Used in English, List 1 Learn these foreign words, phrases, and expressions that are commonly used by speakers of English. 20 Words Before You Know It: Ante Learn these words derived from the Latin root ante meaning "before, in front of." 10 Words Never Fear: Phobia, Phobic Learn these words derived from the Greek (and Latin) word-forming element -phobia, meaning "extreme fear or terror." 11 Words Latin Words and Phrases Used in English Learn these common words and phrases that English has borrowed directly from Latin. Bona fortunam! 25 Words Power Suffix: -ette A borrowing from Middle French, -ette is a diminutive suffix. There are two widely used senses of this suffix: the first denotes the smallness of an object and the second refers to a woman carrying out the role of the root word. 18 Words Power Suffix: -arian Learn these words containing the suffix -arian, which denotes a person who supports or identifies with something. 14 Words Power Suffix: -able The suffix -able means "able to be." All of the words on this list are learnable — so go to it! 25 Words Not Your Father's Word List: Pater, Patr Learn these words derived from the Latin roots pater and patris, meaning "father." 22 Words Shape Up: Form Whip your vocabulary into shape by practicing these words that contain the Latin root form, meaning "shape." 24 Words Around and Around: Ambi Make the rounds with these lists of prefixes that all have to do with things that go around: circum, ambi, peri 10 Words Around and Around: Peri Make the rounds with these lists of prefixes that all have to do with things that go around: circum, ambi, peri 10 Words It Takes Two: Diplo Learn these prefixes that can make you think twice about the words they form: bi, di, diplo 10 Words It Takes Two: Di Learn these prefixes that can make you think twice about the words they form: bi, di, diplo 10 Words We the People: Ethn The words on this list all share the root ethn, from the Greek ethnos, meaning "people, nation." Work your way through these lists focused on Greek and Latin roots representing people and the social units they form: Gen, Ethn, Dem, Popul, Soc, Civ, Anthrop 10 Words We the People: Gen The words on this list all share the root gen, from the Greek genos ("birth, race") or Latin genus ("origin, kind, beget"). Work your way through these lists focused on Greek and Latin roots representing people and the social units they form: Gen, Ethn, Dem, Popul, Soc, Civ, Anthrop 14 Words We the People: Soc The words on this list all share the root soc, from the Latin socius, meaning "ally, companion." Work your way through these lists focused on Greek and Latin roots representing people and the social units they form: Gen, Ethn, Dem, Popul, Soc, Civ, Anthrop 10 Words We the People: Popul The words on this list all share the root popul, from the Latin populus, meaning "people." Work your way through these lists focused on Greek and Latin roots representing people and the social units they form: Gen, Ethn, Dem, Popul, Soc, Civ, Anthrop 10 Words We the People: Dem The words on this list all share the root dem, from the Greek demos, meaning "people." Work your way through these lists focused on Greek and Latin roots representing people and the social units they form: Gen, Ethn, Dem, Popul, Soc, Civ, Anthrop 10 Words Elements of the Universe: Sol ("Sun") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Latin word sol, meaning "sun." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 12 Words Elements of the Universe: Aster, Astro ("Star") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek word astron, meaning "star." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 12 Words Elements of the Universe: Aether ("Sky") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Aither, a Greek word meaning "pure or upper sky," was a fifth element that was thought to be a purer and higher form of fire or air, and it was the most sacred of all the elements. Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 12 Words Elements of the Universe: Aer, Aero ("Air") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek word aer, meaning "air." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 12 Words Elements of the Universe: Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek word pyr, meaning "fire." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 12 Words Elements of the Universe: Ign, Igni ("Fire") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Latin word ignis, meaning "fire." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 10 Words Elements of the Universe: Aqua ("Water") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Latin word aqua, meaning "water." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 10 Words Elements of the Universe: Hydr, Hydro ("Water") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek word hydor, meaning "water." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 18 Words Elements of the Universe: Geo ("Earth") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek root geo, meaning "earth." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 12 Words Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth") The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Latin word terra, meaning "earth." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun") 12 Words Body Language: Psych ("Mind") Get psyched for these words that derive from the Greek word psyche, meaning "mind." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 14 Words Body Language: Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") Have a heart and learn these words that derive from the Latin word cor and the Greek word kardia, both meaning "heart." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 13 Words Body Language: Os, Osteo ("Bone") Bone up on these words that derive from the Latin word os and the Greek word osto, both meaning "bone." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 13 Words Body Language: Carn ("Flesh") Learn these words that derive from the Latin word caro, meaning "flesh." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 12 Words Body Language: Derm ("Skin") Learn these words that derive from the Greek word derma, meaning "skin." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 13 Words Body Language: Ped, Pod ("Foot") You're sure to get off on the right foot when you learn this list of words that derive from the Latin word pes and the Greek word podi, both meaning "foot." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 14 Words Body Language: Man ("Hand") Think you can handle this list of words that derive from the Latin manus, meaning "hand"? Then give yourself a hand! Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 14 Words Body Language: Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") Learn this list of words that derive from the Latin word gaster, meaning "stomach." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 12 Words Body Language: Dent, Dont ("Tooth") Sink your teeth into this list of words that derive from the Latin word dens and the Greek word odon, both meaning "tooth." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Teeth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 14 Words Body Language: Or, Os ("Mouth") Learn these words that derive from the Latin noun os, "mouth," and the Latin verb orare, "to plead; to ask for." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 12 Words Body Language: Capit, Capt ("Head") Get ready to use your head and learn these words that derive from the Latin word caput, meaning "head" Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Tooth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind") 12 Words Common Senses: Phon ("Sound") Learn these words that derive from the Greek root phone, meaning "sound." Here are links to the complete set of Common Senses lists: Hearing: Phon / Aud / Son Sight: Vid, Vis / Spec, Spect, Spic / Op, Ops, Opt Touch: Path / Sent, Sens / Tact, Tang 15 Words Common Senses: Aud ("Hear") Learn these words that contain the root aud, from the Latin verb audire, "to hear." Here are links to the complete set of Common Senses lists: Hearing: Phon / Aud / Son Sight: Vid, Vis / Spec, Spect, Spic / Op, Ops, Opt Touch: Path / Sent, Sens / Tact, Tang 15 Words Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch") Learn these words that derive from the Latin verb tangere, meaning "to touch." Here are links to the complete set of Common Senses lists: Hearing: Phon / Aud / Son Sight: Vid, Vis / Spec, Spect, Spic / Op, Ops, Opt Touch: Path / Sent, Sens / Tact, Tang 14 Words Common Senses: Sent, Sens ("Feel") All of the words on this list derive from the Latin verb sentire, "to feel." Here are links to the complete set of Common Senses lists: Hearing: Phon / Aud / Son Sight: Vid, Vis / Spec, Spect, Spic / Op, Ops, Opt Touch: Path / Sent, Sens / Tact, Tang 15 Words Common Senses: Path ("Feeling") Learn these words that include the word root path, from the Greek pathos, "feeling." Here are links to the complete set of Common Senses lists: Hearing: Phon / Aud / Son Sight: Vid, Vis / Spec, Spect, Spic / Op, Ops, Opt Touch: Path / Sent, Sens / Tact, Tang 15 Words Common Senses: Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight") Learn these words that derive from the Greek root opsis, meaning "sight." Here are links to the complete set of Common Senses lists: Hearing: Phon / Aud / Son Sight: Vid, Vis / Spec, Spect, Spic / Op, Ops, Opt Touch: Path / Sent, Sens / Tact, Tang 15 Words Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look") The words on this list all derive from the Latin verb specere, meaning "to look." Here are links to the complete set of Common Senses lists: Hearing: Phon / Aud / Son Sight: Vid, Vis / Spec, Spect, Spic / Op, Ops, Opt Touch: Path / Sent, Sens / Tact, Tang 15 Words Common Senses: Vid, Vis ("See") Learn these words that derive from the Latin verb videre, "to see." Here are links to the complete set of Common Senses lists: Hearing: Phon / Aud / Son Sight: Vid, Vis / Spec, Spect, Spic / Op, Ops, Opt Touch: Path / Sent, Sens / Tact, Tang 15 Words Latin Love, Vol II: fluere Some familiar words flow from this root meaning "to flow," such as "influence," which may be looked at as a flow of power from one person to the other. Another word for "liquid," as you may know, is "fluid." More Latin Love, Volume II lists: cadere, iacere, onym, and vertere! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 10 Words Latin Love, Vol III: capere The big tree that has branched out from the root "capere," has given us many familiar words that you probably did not know were related: "captain," "capture," "receive/reception," "deceive/deception," and "conceive/conception, "accept," "except," and "participate" are some of its many far-flung fruits. More Latin Love, Volume III lists: seguire, specere, pendere, and littera! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 16 Words Latin Love, Vol III: specere As you inspect the words that grow from the Latin verb "specere," (to see), you'll find some unexpected connections. For example, the familiar word "respect" relates to the "aspect" of "looking back" at someone or something. And to make a "spectacle" of yourself is to have everyone looking at you, in a not-so-good way. More Latin Love, Volume III lists: seguire, capere, pendere, and littera! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 10 Words Latin Love, Vol II: vertere The Latin verb "vertere," meaning "to turn," turns into several common and not-so-common words in English that you already know, such as "reverse." More Latin Love, Volume II lists: cadere, fluere, iacere, and onym! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 11 Words Latin Love, Vol III: pendere Words like "depend" and "expend" share the common ancestry of "pendere," meaning not only "to hang," and "to weigh," but also "to pay." After all, when you spend money, you shift the weight of it from yourself to the seller. More Latin Love, Volume III lists: seguire, capere, specere, and littera! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 11 Words Latin Love, Vol II: iacere Let's throw words having the syllable "-ject" into our collection of words, derived from "iacere" -- meaning "to throw." You've heard of "reject" and "eject"; here are several others tossed into the mix. More Latin Love, Volume II lists: cadere, fluere, onym, and vertere! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 11 Words Latin Love, Vol II: nominare The Latin root "nominare," meaning "to name," is related to those "onym" words: synonym, antonym, homonym! The "onym" root, meaning "name" comes from the Greek language, which explains the "y," the signature letter for words with Greek ancestry. More Latin Love, Volume II lists: cadere, fluere, iacere, and vertere! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 11 Words Latin Love, Vol III: littera To be literate is to know how to read. Words stemming from this root all have something to do with reading and letters. More Latin Love, Volume III lists: capere, specere, pendere, and seguire! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 12 Words Latin Love: Scribere: To write (scrib, scrip) Whether you scribble or inscribe, in print or in script, you employ a form of the Latin verb "scribere," meaning to write. Below are descriptions and examples of how these words are used. 10 Words By the Roots: Portare: to carry; access, gateway Take this opportunity to learn how the root "port-" carries the meaning of words like "report" (carried back), "support" (carried under), "transport" (carried across) and "important" (carried into). The root "port-" also has to do with doorways, as in "portal," and even "port," a gateway to land from a waterway. 11 Words Latin Love, Vol I: portare Learn how the Latin root “portare" (“to carry”) relates to the meanings of words like "report" (carried back) and "support" (carried under). The root "port" also has to do with doorways, as in "portal.” More Latin Love, Volume I lists: vocare, sci, struere, and via! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 11 Words By the Roots: Struere: to build Many words are constructed from the Latin root "struere," meaning "to build" or "to assemble." Whenever you see "struct" or "stru" built in to a word, think of how the word relates to the concept of building. 10 Words Latin Love, Vol I: struere Many words are constructed from the Latin root struere meaning "to build" or "to assemble." Whenever you see stru built in to a word, think of how the word relates to the concept of building. More Latin Love, Volume I lists: vocare, portare, sci, and via! 10 Words By the Roots: Via-, Vio- : road, way In Latin, the word for "road" or "way" is "via." True to our roots, in English, we say that we go from New York to Florida via Interstate Highway 95. We use "via" as a word to mean "by way of." 10 Words Latin Love, Vol I: via In Latin, the word for "road" or "way" is "via." True to our roots, in English, we say that we go from New York to Florida via Interstate Highway 95. More Latin Love, Volume I lists: vocare, portare, sci, and struere! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." 10 Words Latin Love: Grad-, Gress-, meaning "to step" You are making progress in your vocabulary growth as you step into this very useful root. Words like "progress," "graduate," "grade," and even "gradual" are branches on this tree. They all, in some way, have to do with going from one level to the next, step by step. 10 Words By the Roots: Grad-, Gress-: to step You are making progress in your vocabulary growth as you step into this very useful root. Words like "progress," "graduate," "grade," and even "gradual" are branches on this tree. They all, in some way, have to do with going from one level to the next, step by step. 10 Words

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