Word Parts 9 roots (white) 5 prefixes (pink) 2 suffixes (green) Greek lesson 3 Word Parts 9 roots (white) 5 prefixes (pink) 2 suffixes (green)

1. Theo, the = god Lesson 3: Roots Example words: Theocracy, theology, atheist The root comes from Theos meaning God. There are lots of words including a few names such as Theodore and Theodora which mean “gift from God”, containing this root.

2. Geo = earth Lesson 3: Roots Example words: Geocentric, geochemistry, geography, geology The roots ge and geo meaning earth, soil, and ground are invaluable roots that can open doors to the land and the water. Geocentric = measuring from the center of the earth Geochemistry = science of the chemical composition of the earth’s crust Geography = science of the earth and its life Geology = history of the earth as recorded in the rocks

3. Helio = sun Lesson 3: Roots Example words: Heliocentric, heliolatry, heliosis, heliotherapy This root come from the Greek word Helios which means sun. Vocabulary words associated with photography, sun worship, sunbathing and sunflowers. Heliolatry = sun worship Heliosis = sunburn, sunstroke Heliotherapy = use of sunbaths to cure diseases Heliotrope = a plant which turns towards the sun

4. Dyn , dynam = power; force Lesson 3: Roots 4. Dyn , dynam = power; force Example words: Dynamic, dynamite, dynamo, dynasty These root words are Dyn and Dynam which mean power or force are dynamo roots Dynamic = forceful; powerful Dynamite = an explosive Dynamo = a machine for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy. Dynasty = an expecially powerful line of kings or other figures of authority

5. Chron = time Lesson 3: roots Example word: Chronology, chronicle, synchronous This root word is chron which means time. It comes from the Greek word cronos. Chronology = the science of recording events by period and by date Chronicle = a record of events in order of time Synchronous = happening at the same time

6. Chrom, chromate = color Lesson 3: roots Example words: Chromatic, chromatic scale, chromosome, chromotosis The root word is chrom or chromate from the greek word chroma which means color. Chromatic = Color; relating to color Chromatic scale = a musical scale of any shades of tone Chromosome = a tiny body found in living cells which controls heredity Chromotosis = unnatural pigmentation of the skin

7. Meter, metr = measure Lesson 3: roots Example words: Barometer, chronometer, megameter, speedometer The Greek root meter means to measure. This is a universal word and everything in life is metered out to us. The list of words containing this root are mostly scientific. Barometer: Instrument to record atmospheric pressure Chronometer: An instrument which measures time. Mega meter: an instrument which measure longitude by observation of the stars Speedometer: Instrument of measuring speed Thermometer, seismometer, voltammeter, hypermetric

8. Center, centr = center Lesson 3: roots Example words: Eccentric, central, centrifugal, egocentric Eccentric: deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd Centrifugal: moving or tending to move away from a center.

9. Cycl = Circle Lesson 3: Roots Example words: bicycle, cycle, encyclopedia, Cyclops

1. Mono = one Lesson 3: prefix Example words: monochrome, monosyllable, monoxide, monogamy, monarch Monarch: the sovereign head of state,[1] officially outranking all other individuals in the realm.[2

Lesson 3: prefix 2. Bi = two Example words: bicycle, biennial, bifocal, bigamy, binary, binoculars, biscotti Biennial: taking place every other year Binary: relating to or consisting of two things or parts

3. Dis, di = two; twice Lesson 3: prefix Example words: dicot, diode, dipole, diplopia Diplopia: Double vision Dicot: flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside

4. Iso = equal Lesson 3: prefix Example words: isometric, isomorphic, isotonic, isotropic, isobar, isothermic Isometric: having equality of measure. Isobar: a line connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure

5. Ortho = correct; right; straight Lesson 3: prefix 5. Ortho = correct; right; straight Example words: orthodontist, orthodox, orthodoxy, orthopedic, orthosis, unorthodox Orthodox: conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.

1. -Latry = worship Lesson 3: Suffix Example words: Heliolatry, idolatry, theolatry Heliolatry: worship of the sun Idolatry: worship of idols

2. Mancy = Divination, prophecy Lesson 3: Suffix 2. Mancy = Divination, prophecy Example words: Alectoromancy, chiromancy, pyromancy Alectoromancy: Divination by the observation of a rooster eating corn scattered on letters; crowing, etc.