Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary Language Roots Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary List 18 Copyright © 2014 by Ellen M. Chapman
Root Word: ERG Meaning: work Examples: energy, allergy, synergy
ERR to wander err, error, erratic, aberrant Root Word: Meaning: Examples: err, error, erratic, aberrant
SEN, SENT Meaning: Root Word: to be or exist Examples: presence, absence, essence
Root Word: EU Meaning: good, well Examples: euphoria, eulogy
FAL, FAIL to deceive false, fail Root Word: Meaning: Examples: This is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Root Word: ORD Meaning: order Examples: order, ordinary, coordinate
Root Word: PED Meaning: child Examples: pediatrician, pedodontist
Meaning: equal, peer Root Word: PAR Examples: comparable, parity
PATH to suffer pathetic, pathology, apathy Root Word: Meaning: Examples: pathetic, pathology, apathy
Root Word: PAC Meaning: peace Examples: pacific, pacifier
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