1. Greek and Latin Root Words
Group #1

2. acro

3. acro
high

4. Words containing the root acro
Acropolis: a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill

5. Words containing the root acro
Acrobat: One who is skilled in feats of balance and agility in gymnastics, often performed high in the air.

6. cata

7. cata
down, against

8. Words containing the root cata
catatonic: in an immobile or unresponsive stupor

9. Words containing the root cata
catacomb: An underground cemetery of connecting passageways with recesses for tombs

10. mis

11. mis
incorrect, bad

12. Words containing the root word mis
misanthrope: a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
misunderstand: to not interpret something correctly

13. miso

14. miso
hating, wrong

15. Word containing the root word miso
Misogamist: a person who hates marriage

16. cy

17. cy
action, function

18. Words containing the root word cy
hesitancy: brief or short pause
Prophecy: the foretelling or prediction of what is to come

19. clam, claim

20. clam, claim
to cry out

21. Words containing the root clam or claim
exclamation: a loud cry of fear or anger
proclamation: a public and official announcement

22. cub, cumb

23. cub, cumb
lean back, lie down

24. Words containing the root words cub or cumb
Encumber: restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult
Recumbent : in a position of leaning back; lying down

25. gest

26. gest
to carry, bear

27. Words containing the root word gest
gestation: the period of
pregnancy
gestatorial: relating to the chair on which the Pope is carried on ceremonial occasions

28. neur

29. neur
nerve

30. Words containing the root word neur
Neurological: relating to the nerves or nervous system
Neurosis: a relatively mild mental disorder, characterized by symptoms such as hysteria, anxiety, depression, or obsessive behavior

31. man

32. man
hand

33. Words containing the root word man
Manufacture: to make or produce
Manual: to do something by hand
Manicure: To trim, clean, and polish the fingernails