Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary Language Roots Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary List 16 Copyright © 2014 by Ellen M. Chapman
CLUDE Meaning: Root Word: to shut, close Examples: conclude, include, exclude
DIT to convey or offer edition, tradition Root Word: Meaning: Examples: edition, tradition
Root Word: DEC Meaning: ten Examples: decade, decathlon
Root Word: DERM Meaning: skin Examples: dermatology, pachyderm
DEXT on the right, skillful dexterity, dexterous Meaning: Root Word: Examples: dexterity, dexterous
Root Word: NAT Meaning: to be born Examples: native, nature, nation
Root Word: NAU Meaning: ship Examples: nautical, nautilus
Root Word: NOC, NOX Meaning: to harm Examples: innocent, obnoxious
Root Word: NOM Meaning: name Examples: nominate, denomination
Root Word: NOV Meaning: new Examples: innovative, novelty, renovate
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