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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Copyright © 2012 by Ellen M. Chapman

2. Meaning:
people
Root Word: DEM
Examples: democracy, epidemic

3. Root Word: DIC
Meaning:
speak
Examples:
dictate

4. Root Word: FRATER
Meaning:
brother
Examples:
fraternity

5. Root Word: GAM
Meaning:
marriage
Examples:
monogamy, polygamy

6. Root Word: GEN
Meaning:
birth, race
Examples:
genocide, progeny

7. Root Word: GEO
Meaning:
earth
Examples:
geography, geology

8. Meaning:
letter, written
Root Word: GRAM
Examples:
telegram, grammar

9. Root Word: GRAPH
Meaning:
write
Examples:
biography, photograph

10. Root Word: GYN
Meaning:
woman
Examples:
gynecology

11. Root Word: JECT
Meaning:
throw
Examples: project, inject

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Copyright © 2012 by Ellen M. Chapman