1. English IV
Roots List 6

2. Com/Con: With/Together

3. Community
Definition: (noun) a group of people living in the same place
Example: The qualifications for the office were fixed in each town by a special law for that community.

4. Commemorate
Definition: (verb) remember and show some respect for a person/thing Example: A monument and a small museum commemorate the event.

5. Composition
Definition: (noun) the nature of something’s ingredients Example: She seems to have some idea of the difference between original composition and reproduction.

6. Commune
Definition: (noun) a group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities Example: But if the parents wish him to be taught in a private school they must give notice to the mayor of the commune of their intention and the school chosen.

7. Mal: Bad

8. Malnutrition
Definition: (noun) lack of proper nutrition Example: Due to his low body weight, the doctor believed that his patient was suffering from malnutrition

9. Malaria
Definition: (noun) a fever caused by a parasite Example: Demonstrated by a series of accurate investigations, contributed by many workers, that malaria is caused by a microscopic parasite in the blood, into which it is introduced by the bites of certain species of mosquito.

10. Malicious
Definition: (adj) intending to do harm Example: The common notions of the devil as black, ill- favored, malicious, destructive and the like, have occasioned the application of the term to certain animals (the Tasmanian devil

11. Malcontent
Definition: (noun) a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious
Example: Because James is a malcontent who always finds a reason to complain, we never invite him to join our lunch group.

12. -Cide: Killing

13. Suicide
Definition: (noun) the act of killing oneself Example: The suicide note cut off any reason for investigation.

14. Homicide
Definition: (noun) murder Example: The homicide took place after midnight.

15. Insecticide
Definition: (noun) a substance used for killing insects Example: Wash trees infested with insects with one of the many insecticides now obtainable.

16. Regicide
Definition: (noun) killing a king Example: Regicide was something that kings feared, especially if there were people who wanted to overtake the throne.

17. -Ectomy: Cutting

18. Appendectomy
Definition: (noun) a surgery to remove the appendix Example: She visited Geraldton Regional Hospital and had an appendectomy the next morning.

19. Mastectomy
Definition: (noun) a surgery to remove (all or part of) a breast Example: In the case of breast cancer, a mastectomy is sometimes the best venue.

20. Hysterectomy
Definition: (noun) a surgery to remove (all or part of) the uterus Example: After having multiple painful cysts, she had a hysterectomy.

21. Gastrectomy
Definition: (noun) a surgery to remove (all or part of) the stomach Example: Once diagnosed with severe stomach issues, a gastrectomy was his only option.

22. Anti: Against

23. Antiperspirant
Definition: (noun) a substance applied under the arms to reduce sweating Example: The first line of defense for sweating is an antiperspirant that blocks the ducts of eccrine glands, the body's major sweat glands.

24. Antibody
Definition: (noun) proteins created by the immune system Example: This antibody appears to be very effective at killing the foreign bacteria which is a byproduct of nicotine.

25. Antiseptic
Definition: (adj) clean or pure Example: The antiseptic pine-laced air from the hallway made her nose wrinkle.

26. Antisocial
Definition: (adj) not wanting the company of others Example: The lack of a smile and her awkward mannerisms came off as very antisocial.