1. Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary
Language Roots
Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary
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2. DISCI to learn Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
discipline, disciplinarian

3. to feel pain, grieve, suffer
Root Word:
DOL
Meaning:
to feel pain, grieve, suffer
Examples:
condolence, indolent

4. DYNA Root Word: Meaning: Examples: dynamite, dynamo, dynamic
force, power, strength
Examples:
dynamite, dynamo, dynamic

5. Root Word:
DOU, DUP
Meaning:
two
Examples:
double, duplex,
duplicate

6. DUR Meaning: Root Word: Examples: hard, lasting
endure, durable, duress, duration

7. Root Word:
EGO
Meaning:
I, self
Examples:
egotistical, ego, egocentric

8. Root Word:
IDO
Meaning:
form, shape
Examples:
idol, idolize

9. Root Word: OC
Meaning:
eye
Examples:
ocular, binocular

10. Root Word:
ECO
Meaning:
house
Examples:
ecology, economy

11. Root Word:
ONYM
Meaning:
name
Examples:
antonym, synonym, anonymous

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