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. VER true very, verify, verification, veritable Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
very, verify, verification, veritable

3. Root Word: EV
Meaning:
age
Examples:
medieval, longevity

4. ACADEM Root Word: Meaning: place of learning Examples:
academy, academic

5. ACRO acrobat, acropolis Root Word: Meaning: a point, topmost, tip
Examples:
acrobat, acropolis

6. Root Word:
ALB
Meaning:
white
Examples:
albatross,
albino

7. Root Word:
GUST
Meaning:
taste
Examples:
gusto, disgust

8. OD periodic, episode, method way, journey Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
periodic, episode, method

9. HORR to dread or shudder horror, horrific Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
horror, horrific

10. HOSTIL enemy, stranger hostile, hostility Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
hostile, hostility

11. Root Word:
SOLA, SULA
Meaning:
island
Examples:
insulate, isolate

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Copyright © 2014 by Ellen M. Chapman