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1 Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary
Language Roots Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary List #8 Copyright © 2012 by Ellen M. Chapman

2 Meaning: carry Root Word: PORT Examples: portable, transport

3 mind, soul Meaning: Root Word: PSYCH
Examples: psychology, psychiatrist

4 This is photo of a water balloon as it ruptures.
Root Word: RUPT Meaning: break This is photo of a water balloon as it ruptures. Examples: erupt, interrupt

5 Meaning: health Root Word: SAN Examples: sanitary, sane

6 Root Word: SCEND Meaning: climb Examples: ascend, descend

7 Meaning: know Root Word: SCI Examples: science, omniscient

8 Meaning: see Root Word: SCOP Examples: microscope, telescope

9 Root Word: SIGN Meaning: mark Examples: signature, insignia

10 Meaning: see Root Word: SPEC Examples: inspect, respect

11 Root Word: TACT Meaning: touch Examples: contact, tactile

12 All images in this PowerPoint are used under license from Shutterstock
All images in this PowerPoint are used under license from Shutterstock.com or are in the public domain. Copyright © 2012 by Ellen M. Chapman

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