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. ALT high altitude, alto Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

3. AESTHET sense, perception aesthetic Meaning: Root Word: Examples:
This is a Greek root word.

4. AMO, AMI love amiable, amorous Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

5. ALTER other alternate, alternative Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

6. ANG bend angle, triangle Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.

7. ANDR male androgynous, polyandry Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
This is a Greek root word.

8. This boy is taking an aptitude test.
Root Word:
APT, EPT
Meaning:
suitable
Examples:
aptitude, inept
This is a Latin root word.
This boy is taking an aptitude test.

9. ANIM life, spirit animate, animal Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
This is a Latin root word.
It’s ALIVE!

10. ARCH ruler monarch, archbishop Root Word: Meaning: Examples:
This is a Greek root word.

11. ARCH primitive, ancient archaeology, archive Root Word: Meaning:
Examples:
archaeology, archive
This is a Greek root word.

12. It’s ALIVE!
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