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. to seize, lay hold of, contain
Meaning:
to seize, lay hold of, contain
Root Word:
CAPT
Examples:
captive, captor

3. CHERI, CHARI dear, expensive cherish, charity Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
cherish, charity

4. Root Word:
CEN
Meaning:
to assess or judge
Examples:
census, censors

5. CIT, CIV citizen civilization, city, citizen Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
civilization, city, citizen

6. CLAIM to call out, shout exclaim, proclaim Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
exclaim, proclaim

7. MAGN, MAJ Meaning: Root Word: great, large Examples:
majesty, major, magnificent

8. Root Word:
MAND
Meaning:
to order
Examples:
command, demand,
commander

9. MERC goods, trade Meaning: Root Word: Examples:
merchandise, merchant, commercial

10. MICRO small microscope, microbe Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
This is a VERY small tick shown on the tip of a human finger.

11. MIT, MISS to send Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
admit, commit, mission, missive

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Copyright © 2014 by Ellen M. Chapman