1. ac, acr = sharp Words acrimonious – bitter acerbity – bitterness of
temper
acrid – unpleasantly
strong or bitter in smell or taste

2. agri, agrari = field Words agrarian – one who works in the field
agriculture – working
the fields
peregrination –
wandering through the
fields

3. alt = high Words altitude - height altimeter - an instrument used to
measure height
alto – highest man’s voice
exalt – to praise, to raise in rank or esteem

4. anim = mind, soul Words unanimous - of one mind magnanimity –
greatness of mind or
spirit
animate – to give life to

5. anthrop = man Words anthropology – study of man misanthrope – hater
of mankind
philanthropy – love
of mankind; charity

6. aqua = water Words aquatic – living in water aqueduct – passageway
for conducting water
aquarium - a tank or
bowl for aquatic
animals and plants

7. arch = ruler, first Words monarch – sole ruler
anarchy – lack of government
archaeology – study of “first” things
archetype - an original model

8. aud = hear Words audible - able to be heard
audition – the act of hearing
audience - hearers
auditory – pertaining to hearing

9. belli - war Words bellicose – inclined to fight
belligerent – inclined to wage war
rebellious – resisting authority
antebellum - relating to time before a war, especially the Civil War

10. ben, bon = good Words benefactor - one who does good deeds
benevolence – wishing good (charity)
benison - blessing
benign – kindly
benediction – prayer, blessing