Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary Language Roots Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary List #8 Copyright © 2012 by Ellen M. Chapman
Meaning: carry Root Word: PORT Examples: portable, transport
mind, soul Meaning: Root Word: PSYCH Examples: psychology, psychiatrist
This is photo of a water balloon as it ruptures. Root Word: RUPT Meaning: break This is photo of a water balloon as it ruptures. Examples: erupt, interrupt
Meaning: health Root Word: SAN Examples: sanitary, sane
Root Word: SCEND Meaning: climb Examples: ascend, descend
Meaning: know Root Word: SCI Examples: science, omniscient
Meaning: see Root Word: SCOP Examples: microscope, telescope
Root Word: SIGN Meaning: mark Examples: signature, insignia
Meaning: see Root Word: SPEC Examples: inspect, respect
Root Word: TACT Meaning: touch Examples: contact, tactile
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