Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary Language Roots Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary List 19 Copyright © 2014 by Ellen M. Chapman
Root Word: FELI Meaning: happy, lucky Examples: felicity, felicitation
Root Word: FEMIN Meaning: woman Examples: feminine, feminist
FEN Root Word: Meaning: Examples: to ward off, strike, hit offense, defend, fencing
Root Word: FIX Meaning: to fasten Examples: fix, fixture, crucifix
Root Word: FORM Meaning: shape Examples: form, formation, transform
PEL to drive, push appellate, dispel, expel Root Word: Meaning: Examples: appellate, dispel, expel
Root Word: POLI Meaning: city Examples: politics, policy, police
Root Word: QUI Meaning: rest Examples: quiet, acquit, quit
Root Word: RAS Meaning: scrape Examples: rascal, rash, eraser
RID, RIS to laugh derision, ridicule, ridiculous Root Word: Meaning: Examples: derision, ridicule, ridiculous
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