archaeo = ancient/primitive Definition: the scientific study of the lives and culture of past people by excavation

Word: archaeology

Arch= Chief, primary, first A sovereign prince or duke

Word: Archduke

Arch = chief/primary/first Definition: ruled over by one royal person, a king or a queen

Word: monarchy

Arch = chief, primary, first Definition: A family, society, community, or state governed by women

Word: matriarchy

Aster/astr = star Definition: pseudoscience based on the notion that the position of the moon, sun and stars affect human affairs.

Word: astrology

Aster/astr = star Definition: minor planet; planetoid

Word: asteroid

Audi = hear Definition: loud enough that it can be heard

Word: audible

Definition: a group of persons assembled to hear and see a speaker, a play, a concert, etc. Audi = hear

Word: audience

Bene = good/well Definition: advantageous, favorable

Word: beneficial

Bene = good/well Definition: a person who has given help, especially financial help.

Word: benefactor

Ma = mother Definition: feeling motherly; on Mom’s side of the family

maternal

Pa = father Definition: social system where the father or a man is recognized as the head or leader.

Word: Patriarchy

Fra = brother Definition: brotherly; twins that are not identical

Word: fraternal