1. Vocabulary List #2

2. Root Word = astro Meaning = star
Related words = astronomy, astronaut, asterisk, asteroid, disaster, astrophysicist
Sentence = Little kids often want to be an astronaut when they grow up.

3. Root Word = ben, bene, bon Meaning = good, positive
Related words = benediction, benefactor, benefit, beneficial, benevolent, benign, bona fide, bon voyage, bonus
Sentence= I hope my boss gives me a bonus tomorrow.

4. Root Word = geo Meaning = earth
Related words = geology, geographer, geography, geode, geothermal, geometry
Sentence = I took a geography class and learned where all the countries are located on a map.

5. Root Word = hydro Meaning = water
Related words = hydroponics, hydrated, dehydrated, hydrogen, hydraulic, hydroplane
Sentence= I got dehydrated because I did not drink water all day long.

6. Root Word = man (manu) Meaning = hand
Related words = manual, manuscript, manufacture, emancipate, manacles, mandate, manipulate, manicure
Sentence = I got a manicure at the nail salon.

7. Root Word = mit, miss Meaning = to send
Related words = remit, submit, omit, emit, admit, mission, missile, intermission, dismiss
Sentence= My teacher said that the class was dismissed.

8. Root Word = ped (pod) Meaning = foot
Related words = quadruped, biped, centipede, millipede, pseudopod, tripod, pedestrian
Sentence – I used a tripod to hold my camera as I took a picture.

9. Root Word = port Meaning = to carry
Related words = deport, report, export, import, transport, portable, porter, portfolio, support
Sentence= The United States imports and exports many goods.

10. Root Word = script Meaning = write
Related words = manuscript, inscription, postscript, prescription, subscription, transcribe
Sentence = The author wrote his manuscript using his computer.

11. Root Word = thermo Meaning = heat
Related words = thermometer, thermal, hypothermia, thermodynamic, thermos, thermostat, endothermic, exothermic
Sentence = My thermos keeps my coffee hot all day.

12. Erudite Adj. Having or showing great knowledge or learning.
Steven was the most erudite person at the medical conference.

13. Dauntless Adj. Showing fearlessness and determination
Dauntless heroes are inclined to rush into danger, not away from it.