1. Latin and Greek Roots Unit One NOTE:
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Unit One

2. Roots Unit 1
Phot, Phos
Luc
Spec, Spect
Vid, Vis

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Root: Phot, Phos
Definition: Greek phos, photos, “light”
Word: Phototropic
Dictionary definition of word: (adj.) tending to grow or move toward light. {to turn toward the light}
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Root: Luc
Definition: Latin lux, lucis, “light”
Word: Lucid
Dictionary definition of word: (adj.) easy to understand; clear {antonym of confusing}
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Root: Spec, Spect
Definition: Latin specere, spectum, “to look at”
Word: Circumspect
Dictionary definition of word: (adj.) careful; mindful of rules and consequences {antonym of reckless/careless}
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Root: Vid, Vis
Definition: Latin videre, visum, “to see, to look”
Word: Invidious
Dictionary definition of word: (adj.) hateful or spiteful {antonym of pleasant}
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