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Red Hot Root Words Vocabulary
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Root Words
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expatriate (noun) A person who is forced to leave his or her native country; (v) to exile The expatriate was forced to live in another country to avoid being tried for his crimes.
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Genealogy (noun) An account of ancestors and descendants I made a family tree to show my genealogy for five generations.
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genesis (noun) The beginning, origin, or way in which something was created The genesis of her story was her recent trip to China.
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genetics (noun) The branch of biology dealing with heredity By studying genetics scientists are able to develop many cures for diseases.
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maternity (adjective) Concerning prospective mothers; for pregnant women The pregnant woman shopped for maternity clothes and baby furniture.
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matriarch (noun) The mother who rules the family or tribe Rose was the matriarch of the family, and all important decisions had to be passed by her.
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Matrimony (noun) The act of marrying; the state of being married Matrimony has different rituals depending on the country and religion.
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Matronly (adjective) Like a married woman; dignified, stately Though she was quite young, her behavior was always matronly.
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Paternal (adjective) Fatherly; of or like a father; on the father’s side of the family His paternal grandfather was always his favorite relative.
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Patrician (noun) A noble, high- ranking person Because of his wealth, the patrician had the best seats in the stadium.
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Practice using the new words! Vocab. quiz on Friday-Study!!
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