1. English IV
Roots List 2

2. Graph: Write

3. Autograph
Definition: (noun) a person’s signature Example: Before selfies were popular, people would try to get an autograph from a celebrity.

4. Choreograph
Definition: (verb) writing a sequence of dance steps Example: Can a dance be choreographed for this music video?

5. Topography
Definition: (noun) a detailed description of land Example: The topography report is the best way to know what areas can be hiked.

6. Demographic
Definition: (adj) a statistic characterizing human populations Example: The demographics of the city tell the visitor the ratio of each race and gender.

7. Hemo: Blood

8. Hemorrhage Definition: (noun) the flow of blood from a ruptured vessel
Example: One of the possible complications of surgery is severe anemia resulting from a hemorrhage.

9. Hemoglobin
Definition: (noun) a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body Example: Because Ted's hemoglobin is abnormal, he has been diagnosed with a condition called sickle cell anemia.

10. Hemophilia
Definition: (noun) congenital disorder which causes uncontrollable bleeding Example: Because of his hemophilia, Doug had trouble getting his bleeding under control after the accident.

11. Hemotoxic
Definition: (noun) toxins that destroy red blood cells Example: Once he became hemotoxic, it was difficult for the doctors to save him.

12. Hyd: Water

13. Hydroplane
Definition: (verb) water prevents traction for tires Example: Hydroplaning can be a scary event when you haven’t driven before.

14. Dehydrate
Definition: (verb) remove water from Example: It’s important for athletes to drink often during practice so they don’t dehydrate their bodies.

15. Hydraulics
Definition: (noun) the study of the mechanics of fluids Example: The hydraulics of the machine were an incredible sight.

16. Hydrant
Definition: (noun) a faucet for drawing water from a pipe Example: Fire hydrants in America are typically red.

17. Neg: No

18. Negative
Definition: (noun) denial, opposition, or resistance Example: The overall response to the conversation was negative.

19. Negate
Definition: (verb) to make ineffective Example: Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.

20. Neglect
Definition: (verb) fail to care for properly Example: One cannot neglect to tell the full truth.

21. Negligible
Definition: (adj) insignificant Example: His account of the night was negligible in comparison to the video evidence.

22. Osteo: Bone

23. Osteoporosis
Definition: (noun) brittle bones from lack of calcium Example: If you don’t drink enough milk, you will surely get osteoporosis.

24. Osteoplasty
Definition: (noun) surgery focused on bone repair Example: The break was so bad, the woman required osteoplasty on her hip.

25. Osteoarthritis
Definition: (noun) breakdown of cartilage in the joints Example: The osteoarthritis makes it difficult to hold a pencil.

26. Osteology
Definition: (noun) the study of bone Example: Osteology should help him remember the skeletal structure.