Vocabulary List #2
Root Word = astro Meaning = star Related words = astronomy, astronaut, asterisk, asteroid, disaster, astrophysicist Sentence = Little kids often want to be an astronaut when they grow up.
Root Word = ben, bene, bon Meaning = good, positive Related words = benediction, benefactor, benefit, beneficial, benevolent, benign, bona fide, bon voyage, bonus Sentence= I hope my boss gives me a bonus tomorrow.
Root Word = geo Meaning = earth Related words = geology, geographer, geography, geode, geothermal, geometry Sentence = I took a geography class and learned where all the countries are located on a map.
Root Word = hydro Meaning = water Related words = hydroponics, hydrated, dehydrated, hydrogen, hydraulic, hydroplane Sentence= I got dehydrated because I did not drink water all day long.
Root Word = man (manu) Meaning = hand Related words = manual, manuscript, manufacture, emancipate, manacles, mandate, manipulate, manicure Sentence = I got a manicure at the nail salon.
Root Word = mit, miss Meaning = to send Related words = remit, submit, omit, emit, admit, mission, missile, intermission, dismiss Sentence= My teacher said that the class was dismissed.
Root Word = ped (pod) Meaning = foot Related words = quadruped, biped, centipede, millipede, pseudopod, tripod, pedestrian Sentence – I used a tripod to hold my camera as I took a picture.
Root Word = port Meaning = to carry Related words = deport, report, export, import, transport, portable, porter, portfolio, support Sentence= The United States imports and exports many goods.
Root Word = script Meaning = write Related words = manuscript, inscription, postscript, prescription, subscription, transcribe Sentence = The author wrote his manuscript using his computer.
Root Word = thermo Meaning = heat Related words = thermometer, thermal, hypothermia, thermodynamic, thermos, thermostat, endothermic, exothermic Sentence = My thermos keeps my coffee hot all day.
Erudite Adj. Having or showing great knowledge or learning. Steven was the most erudite person at the medical conference.
Dauntless Adj. Showing fearlessness and determination Dauntless heroes are inclined to rush into danger, not away from it.