1. archaeo = ancient/primitive Definition: the scientific study of the lives and culture of past people by excavation

2. Word: archaeology

3. Arch= Chief, primary, first A sovereign prince or duke

4. Word: Archduke

5. Arch = chief/primary/first Definition: ruled over by one royal person, a king or a queen

6. Word: monarchy

7. Arch = chief, primary, first Definition: A family, society, community, or state governed by women

8. Word: matriarchy

9. Aster/astr = star Definition: pseudoscience based on the notion that the position of the moon, sun and stars affect human affairs.

10. Word: astrology

11. Aster/astr = star Definition: minor planet; planetoid

12. Word: asteroid

13. Audi = hear Definition: loud enough that it can be heard

14. Word: audible

15. Definition: a group of persons assembled to hear and see a speaker, a play, a concert, etc. Audi = hear

16. Word: audience

17. Bene = good/well Definition: advantageous, favorable

18. Word: beneficial

19. Bene = good/well Definition: a person who has given help, especially financial help.

20. Word: benefactor

21. Ma = mother Definition: feeling motherly; on Mom’s side of the family

22. maternal

23. Pa = father Definition: social system where the father or a man is recognized as the head or leader.

24. Word: Patriarchy

25. Fra = brother Definition: brotherly; twins that are not identical

26. Word: fraternal