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. CLUDE Meaning: Root Word: to shut, close Examples:
conclude, include, exclude

3. DIT to convey or offer edition, tradition Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
edition, tradition

4. Root Word:
DEC
Meaning:
ten
Examples:
decade, decathlon

5. Root Word:
DERM
Meaning:
skin
Examples:
dermatology, pachyderm

6. DEXT on the right, skillful dexterity, dexterous Meaning: Root Word:
Examples:
dexterity, dexterous

7. Root Word:
NAT
Meaning:
to be born
Examples:
native, nature, nation

8. Root Word:
NAU
Meaning:
ship
Examples:
nautical, nautilus

9. Root Word:
NOC, NOX
Meaning:
to harm
Examples:
innocent, obnoxious

10. Root Word:
NOM
Meaning:
name
Examples:
nominate, denomination

11. Root Word:
NOV
Meaning:
new
Examples:
innovative, novelty, renovate

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Copyright © 2014 by Ellen M. Chapman