Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary Language Roots Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary List #5 Copyright © 2012 by Ellen M. Chapman
Meaning: people Root Word: DEM Examples: democracy, epidemic
Root Word: DIC Meaning: speak Examples: dictate
Root Word: FRATER Meaning: brother Examples: fraternity
Root Word: GAM Meaning: marriage Examples: monogamy, polygamy
Root Word: GEN Meaning: birth, race Examples: genocide, progeny
Root Word: GEO Meaning: earth Examples: geography, geology
Meaning: letter, written Root Word: GRAM Examples: telegram, grammar
Root Word: GRAPH Meaning: write Examples: biography, photograph
Root Word: GYN Meaning: woman Examples: gynecology
Root Word: JECT Meaning: throw Examples: project, inject
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