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Greek and Latin Roots Roots, the core of words, will help you better understand a word’s meaning.

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1 Greek and Latin Roots Roots, the core of words, will help you better understand a word’s meaning.

2 Word Analysis Learning Goal:
Use root words to determine the meaning of words

3 Root: Mono Definition: one Examples: monotheistic monopoly monogamy

4 Root: biblio Meaning: book Example: bibliography

5 Root: ego Meaning: self Examples: egotistical egocentric

6 Root: geo Meaning: earth (agriculture) Examples: geology geography

7 Root: chrono Meaning: time Examples: chronology chronometer

8 Root: terra Meaning: Earth (as in the planet) Examples: terrain
extraterrestrial

9 Root: hydro Meaning: water Examples: hydrology hydrant

10 -ject Meaning: to throw Examples: reject, object, interject

11 Root: vid/vis Meaning: to see Examples: video, vision, visible

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