Root Words
Week 1.1
Aud
Definition: to hear Word examples: audio: relating to the transfer of sound audience: a group of listeners or viewers
Auto
Definition: self Word examples: automatic: having self-acting mechanism autobiography: the story of one’s life written by oneself
Week 1.2
Bene
Definition: good; well benevolent: kind, well-meaning benefit: something that is helpful or an advantage; a perk
Bio
Definition: life Word examples: biology: study of living things antibiotic: germ-killing medicine
Week 1.3
Chron
Definition: time chronological: record of events in the order or time in which they occurred synchronize: cause to happen at the same time
Dict
Definition: to say Word examples: contradict: to speak against or say the opposite dictator: a leader who speaks and rules by force and with total power
Week 1.4
Geo
Definition: earth Word examples: geography: study of the earth’s surface, climate, continents, people, etc. geocaching: the outdoor game involving a hunt for hidden objects using a GPS
Grad/Gress
Definition: to step Word examples: gradual: changing in small steps progress: steps or movement toward a goal
Week 1.5
Graph
Definition: write calligraphy: elegant handwriting homograph:two words written the same, but with different meanings
Jud
Definition: judge Word examples: judgement: the ability to judge or make a decision prejudice: to judge before knowing
Week 2.1
Loc
Definition: place Word examples: location: a place of settlement, activity, or residence local: pertaining to a specific place or position
Man/Manu
Definition: hand Word examples: manual: operated by the human hand manicure: a cosmetic treatment of the hand
Week 2.2
Micro
Definition: extremely small Word examples: microscope: an instrument that makes small objects look larger microwave: a small wave used to cook food
Migr
Definition: wander or move immigrant: someone who moves to a new country migrate: to move from one place to another
Week 2.3
Mort
Definition: death Word examples: mortal: subject to death mortician: a person who manages funerals
Ped/Pod
Definition: foot Word examples: pedestrian: a person who travels on foot podiatrist: a doctor who treats foot disorders
Week 2.4
Phon
Definition: sound or voice Word examples: telephone: an electronic device that carries sound over distance symphony: a large, classical orchestra
Photo
Definition: light Word examples: photograph: a picture made by reflecting light off a plate photosynthesis: the process by which plants use light to make food
Week 2.5
Port
Definition: to carry Word examples: transport: to carry or move from one place to another portable: capable of being carried or transported
Scrib
definition: write describe: to write down how something or someone looks scribble: sloppy handwriting that is hard to read
Week 3.1
Rupt
Definition: break or burst Disrupt: break up an event or activity by causing a disturbance Bankrupt: to be out of money; financially broken
Spect
Definition: to look/see Word examples: inspect: to look carefully over spectacle: an impressive display or show
Week 3.2
Struct
Definition: to build Construct: to build something Instruct: to teach and build knowledge of a subject or skill
Syn/ sym
Definition: with or together Synonym: two words with the same or similar definitions Symphony: a musical piece that combines many instruments together.
Week 3.3
Tele
Definition: distance Word examples: television: a device that displays electronic signals received from a distance telescope: an instrument used to view distant objects
Test
Definition: to witness Word examples: testify: to bear witness or give evidence attest: to confirm that something is true, genuine, or correct
Week 3.4
Tract
Definition: pull or drag Word examples: Attract: cause or pull someone to have an interest in something Subtract: taking or pulling something away from something else
Trans
Definition: across Transfer: to move across places Translate: change one language across to another language
Week 3.5
Vac
Definition: to be empty Word examples: vacuum: a space devoid of matter evacuate: to leave empty
Vis
Definition: to see Word examples: envision: to picture or imagine something supervise: to oversee work or a process