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. Root Word: CAL
Meaning:
hot
Examples: calorie, caliente, scald

3. belligerent, rebellion
Root Word: BELLI
Meaning:
war
Examples:
belligerent, rebellion

4. Meaning:
glow, white
Root Word: CAND
Examples:
candle, candidate

5. Root Word: CAP
Meaning:
head
Examples:
captain, decapitate

6. Root Word: CARDI
Meaning:
heart
Examples:
cardiac, cardiology

7. recipient, participate
Root Word: CIP
Meaning:
take, receive
Examples:
recipient, participate

8. common, shared community, communism Meaning: Root Word: COMMUM
Examples:
community, communism

9. Meaning:
universe
Root Word: COSM
Examples:
cosmonaut, cosmos

10. Root Word: CUR
Meaning:
care
Examples:
cure, manicure

11. teach document, doctor Root Word: DOC Meaning: Examples: How to stay
healthy

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How to stay
healthy
Copyright © 2012 by Ellen M. Chapman