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2. 1. mela Definition- black
melanin: any of a group of naturally occurring dark or black pigments

3. 2. vice Definition- In place of
vice versa: using one meaning in place of another

4. foliage: a cluster of leaves, flowers, or branches
Definition- Leaf
foliage: a cluster of leaves, flowers, or branches

5. 4. atom Definition- vapor
atomizer: a device for converting a substance to a fine spray or vapor

6. orbit: a circular revolution around another body
Definition- circle
orbit: a circular revolution around another body

7. multilateral: having many sides
Definition-many
multilateral: having many sides

8. ignite: to set fire to; to burn
Definition- Fire
ignite: to set fire to; to burn

9. mollify: to calm or soften one’s temper or feelings
Definition- soft
mollify: to calm or soften one’s temper or feelings

10. linear: resembling a line; straight
Definition- line
linear: resembling a line; straight

11. 10. hemi
Definition- half
hemisphere: a half of a sphere bounded by a great circle

12. 11. oo
Definition:egg
oology: the branch of science that studies the egg, especially bird eggs

13. retrograde: to move or take steps backward
Definition: step
retrograde: to move or take steps backward

14. 13. pneumo Definition: lung
pneumonia: a disease marked by inflammation of the lungs

15. 14. radi
Definition: ray
radiant: an object or point from which light or heat rays are emitted

16. 15. oscu
Definition: mouth
osculum: the mouth-like opening in a sponge

17. 16. ob Definition: against
obstinate: stubbornly against something; an attitude against what is expected

18. 17. vect Definition: carry Example: convection
Definition of example: carrying heat in a gas or liquid by circulating air

19. 18. digit Definition: finger Example: digital Definition of example:
relating to the finger or toes; done with a finger

20. 19. gymno Definition: naked Example: gymnosperm
Example definition: a plant whose seed is not enclosed; naked

21. 20. plasm Definition: form Example: plasma
Example definition: clear, yellow form of blood in which cells are suspended

22. 21. narco Definition: sleep Example: narcolepsy
Definition: sudden, uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep

23. 22. vermi
Definition: worm
Example: vermicide
Definition: substance used to kill worms

24. 23. lign Definition: wood Example: ligneous
Definition: having the texture or appearance of wood

25. 24. dendr Definition: tree Example: dendrite
Definition: a mineral crystallizing into tree-like branches

26. 25. lachry
Definition: tear
Example: lachrymose
Definition: weeping or tearful