Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary Language Roots Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary List 11 Copyright © 2014 by Ellen M. Chapman
VER true very, verify, verification, veritable Root Word: Meaning: Examples: very, verify, verification, veritable
Root Word: EV Meaning: age Examples: medieval, longevity
ACADEM Root Word: Meaning: place of learning Examples: academy, academic
ACRO acrobat, acropolis Root Word: Meaning: a point, topmost, tip Examples: acrobat, acropolis
Root Word: ALB Meaning: white Examples: albatross, albino
Root Word: GUST Meaning: taste Examples: gusto, disgust
OD periodic, episode, method way, journey Root Word: Meaning: Examples: periodic, episode, method
HORR to dread or shudder horror, horrific Root Word: Meaning: Examples: horror, horrific
HOSTIL enemy, stranger hostile, hostility Root Word: Meaning: Examples: hostile, hostility
Root Word: SOLA, SULA Meaning: island Examples: insulate, isolate
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