1. Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary
Language Roots
Using Greek and Latin Root Words to Build Vocabulary
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2. BIO life biology, biography Meaning: Root Word: Examples:
This is a Greek root word.

3. short abbreviation Root Word: BREV Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

4. sure certain, certify Root Word: CERT Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

5. chronological, chronic
Root Word: CHRON
Meaning:
time
Examples:
chronological, chronic
This is a Greek root word.

6. to kill suicide, insecticide Root Word: CIDE Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

7. know recognize, cognition Root Word: COGN Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

8. body corporation, corpse Root Word: CORP Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

9. rule democrat, aristocrat Root Word: CRAT Meaning: Examples:
This is a Greek root word.

10. believe credit, incredible Root Word: CRED Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

11. circle bicycle, cycle Root Word: CYCL Meaning: Examples:
This is a Greek root word.

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