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1 archaeo = ancient/primitive
Definition: the scientific study of the lives and culture of past people by excavation

2 Word: archaeology

3 Arch = chief, primary, first
Definition: A family, society, community, or state governed by women

4 Word: matriarchy

5 Aster/astr = star Definition: the study of the stars and space

6 Word: astronomy

7 Audi = hear Definition: loud enough that it can be heard

8 Word: audible

9 Bene = good/well Definition: doing or inclined to do good, be kind or charitable

10 Word: benevolence

11 Bio = life Definition: utilizing electronic devices and mechanical parts to assist humans in performing difficult, dangerous, or intricate tasks, as by supplementing or duplicating parts of the body

12 Word: bionic

13 Brev = short Definition: the quality of being concise, succinct, to the point

14 Word: brevity

15 Derm = skin Definition: doctor who specializes in the skin

16 Word: dermatologist

17 Chloro=green Definition: the green pigment found in plants.

18 Word=chlorophyll

19 Chrono=time Definition: a history of facts arranged in the order in which they happened.

20 Word: chronicle

21 Dic/dict = speak Definition: a ruler with absolute power

22 Word: dictator

23 Fer = to carry Definition: an opinion or assumption arrived at by reasoning or evidence.

24 Word: inference

25 Fix = fasten Definition: anything firmly in place; attached to the building

26 Word: fixture

27 Fix = fasten Definition: to direct all attention at something; unwillingness to let something go

28 Word: fixate/fixation

29 Gen = birth Definition: to create something from scratch—energy or ideas

30 Word: generate

31 Geo = earth Definition: The study of the earth and its physical and cultural properties

32 Word: geography

33 Geo = earth Definition: The study of rock; the science dealing with the physical nature and history of the earth

34 Word: geology

35 Graph = write Definition: a diagram

36 Word: graph

37 Graph = write Definition: fancy, cursive script

38 Word: Calligraphy

39 Hemo = blood Definition: the escape of large amounts of blood from a blood vessel; heavy bleeding

40 Word: hemorrhage

41 Herb = plant Definition: animal feeding on grass or plants only

42 Word: herbivore

43 Hydro = water Definition: a flat bottom boat that skims along the top/surface of the water.

44 Word: hydroplane

45 Hydro = water Definition: the production of power/energy by water.

46 Word: hydroelectric

47 Jur/just = law Definition: to show to be right or in keeping with reason.

48 Word: justify

49 Jur/just = law Definition: a group of people sworn to hear the evidence and judge the facts in a case to give a decision.

50 Word: jury

51 Log/logue = word/thought
Definition: a long speech in a play by one character

52 Word: monologue

53 Luc = light Definition: letting light pass through

54 word: translucent

55 Manu = hand Definition: to make by hand or by machine

56 Word: manufacture

57 Manu = hand Definition: first completed draft of a book or screenplay.

58 Word: manuscript

59 Meter/metr = measure Clue: In Canada and much of the rest of the world, speed is measured in…

60 Word: kilometer

61 Neg = no Definition: to ignore or disregard

62 Word: neglect

63 4-7=-3 Neg = no No! Defition: the opposite of positive
Take your medicine No!

64 Word: negative


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