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. Root Word:
ERG
Meaning:
work
Examples:
energy, allergy, synergy

3. ERR to wander err, error, erratic, aberrant Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
err, error, erratic, aberrant

4. SEN, SENT Meaning: Root Word: to be or exist Examples:
presence, absence, essence

5. Root Word: EU
Meaning:
good, well
Examples:
euphoria, eulogy

6. FAL, FAIL to deceive false, fail Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
This is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

7. Root Word:
ORD
Meaning:
order
Examples:
order, ordinary, coordinate

8. Root Word:
PED
Meaning:
child
Examples:
pediatrician, pedodontist

9. Meaning:
equal, peer
Root Word:
PAR
Examples:
comparable, parity

10. PATH to suffer pathetic, pathology, apathy Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
pathetic, pathology, apathy

11. Root Word:
PAC
Meaning:
peace
Examples:
pacific, pacifier

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Copyright © 2014 by Ellen M. Chapman