1. Greek and Latin Roots

2. Stems FlashCards Com- Include Stem
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Sentence
Meaning:
with, together
Words:
communicate, compress, combine, compatible combat
Sentence:
The two teachers decided to combine their classes when they returned from lunch.

3. #1
Bene-
Meaning: good, well
Examples:
benefactor, beneficial, benevolent, benediction, beneficiary, benefit
The rally was beneficial to all cancer survivors.

4. #2
Anti-
Meaning: against , opposite
Examples: antisocial, antiseptic, antichrist, antifreeze, antibiotic, antifungal
The antisocial boy played a game of chess.

5. Ab- Meaning: away , from, down#3
Ab-
Meaning: away , from, down
Examples: absent, abduction, abnormal, abstract, absorb
The little boy was absent from school.

6. A- Meaning: not, out , without Examples:#4 A-
Meaning: not, out , without
Examples:
atheist, anonymous, apathy, anemia, atypical, anesthesia
It was atypical for the man to have money.

7. Mal- Meaning: bad, evil Examples:#5
Mal-
Meaning: bad, evil
Examples:
malware, malady, malevolent, malice, malfunction, malignant
There was a malfunction on the computer.

8. Pre- Meaning: before Examples: predict, preview pre-assessment,#6
Pre-
Meaning: before
Examples:
predict, preview
pre-assessment,
predestined,
pre-election
Presumed Guilty is a good book.

9. Re- Meaning: again, back Examples: #7
retreat, revisit, reassess, reread, restore, reconsider, revoke, rebound
The woman observed her reflection.

10. Bio- Meaning: life Examples: biology, biometrics, biome, biosphere #8
I was asked to study the biological development of infants.

11. Auto- Meaning: self Examples: automobile, autograph, automatic #9
It seems that the body works automatically.

12. Sub- #10 Meaning: under, below, beneath Examples:
subway, substitute, subheading, submarine, substandard
The substitute teacher was very serious.

13. Circum- Meaning: around #11
Examples:
circumstance, circumcise, circumlocution, circumscribed,
circumference
The teacher asked us to find the circumference.

14. Bi- Meaning: two Examples:
#12
Bi-
Meaning: two
Examples:
bilingual, bilevel, biannual, bicentennial, bifocals, bipolar
The bilingual boy spoke two languages.

15. Post- Meaning: after Examples: #13
postpartum, postponed, postgraduate, postdate, postwar, postscript, posthumous
Tupac received many posthumous awards.

16. De- Meaning: down, out of, away, undo Examples: #14
deport, depress, deduct, decay, decline, decode
You have to decode words before you learn them.

17. Com- Meaning: with, together Examples: #15
combat, combination, communication, complement, committee
Dr. King communicated effectively.

18. Con- Meaning: with, together #16 Examples:
connect, conclusive, concealable, connotation, contingency, conjunction, consensus
Conjunctions join two sets of words together.

19. Non- Meaning: not #17 Examples:
nonabrasive, non-adaptive, nonreactive, non-edible, nonacademic, non-achiever, nontoxic
These demands are nonnegotiable!

20. Equi- Meaning: equal Examples: #18
equivalent, equilaterals, equipollent
The angles are equivalent on the triangle.

21. Dis- Meaning: away Examples:
#19
Dis-
Meaning: away
Examples:
disabled, disaccord, disadvantageous, disclaimer, discredit, dismay, discrepancies, disarray
The disclaimer was drafted to protect the business.

22. Extra- Meaning: beyond Examples: extracurricular, extra-linquistic,
#20
Extra-
Meaning: beyond
Examples:
extracurricular, extra-linquistic,
extraneous, extraterrestrials, extravert
The extraterrestrial came from outer space!

23. Ante- Meaning: before Examples: #21
antebellum, antecedents, antedate, ante-meridiem, anterior
The antecedent usually comes before the pronoun.

24. Super- Meaning: over #22 Examples:
superabundance, superb, superfluous, superior, superlatives, supernatural, superficial, supermodels, superwoman
The superheroes saved the day!

25. Semi- Meaning: half #23 Examples:
semiannual, semicircle, semifinalist, semiconscious, semiautomatic, semicolon
I had to draw a semicircle in math class.

26. Tri- Meaning: three Examples: #24
triad, triangle, tripod, trilogy, triangular, triceps, trilateral, triathlon
The Sharon Draper trilogy is fascinating.

27. Un- Meaning: not Examples: #25
unabated, unabridged, unable, unaccountable, undeniable, unaffiliated, unconstitutional, undefeated
The door was left unlocked.

28. Intra- Meaning: within Examples: #26
intramural, intravenous, intracellular, intratextual, intradepartmental
The fluid was intravenously introduced into the patient’s body.

29. Inter- Meaning: between Examples: #27
interact, interbehavioral, interbreed, intercede, intercept, intercity, intercoastal
After the interception, the game was all but over.

30. Mis- Meaning: bad Examples: #28
misadventure, misaim, misalignment, misbehave, miscalculate, miscarriage, misinterpret, misconstrue
There was an obvious miscalculation made by the teacher.

31. Sym- Meaning: together Examples: #29
symbolize, symmetrical, sympathetic, symphony, symbiotic
The symphony played with such harmony.

32. Syn- Meaning: together Examples: #30
synchronize, synergize, syndication, synopsis, synthesis, synagogue, synthetic, synonymous
Those synchronized swimmers were so precise.

33. Phon- Meaning: sound Examples: #31
phonemic, phonic, phonology, microphone, telephone, phonograph
The telephone was invented by Alexander Gram Bell.

34. -ician Meaning: specialist Examples: #32
musician, magician, pediatrician, physician, mortician, dietician
The magician entertained the crowd for hours.

35. Aqua- Meaning: water Examples: #33
aquarium, aquamarine, aquanaut, aquatic, Aquarius
There were many dangerous fish in the girls’ aquarium.

36. Audi- Meaning: hear Examples: #34
audible, auditorium, audience, audiovisual, audio, audiofrequency
The acoustics in the auditorium allowed me to hear every detail.

37. -cise Meaning: cut Examples: #35
circumcise, concise, exercise, exorcise, precise
The teacher needed the student to be more concise in her summary of the chapter.

38. Micro- Meaning: small Examples: #36
microbe, microbiology, microorganism, microphone, microscope
I used a microscope to view the organism.

39. -port Meaning: carry Examples: #37
airport, deport, export, passport, report, support, teleport
The United States exports many goods and services to other countries.

40. -scribe Meaning: write Examples: #38
circumscribe, describe, inscribe, prescribe, postscribe, subscribe, transcribe
The pharmacist prescribed medicine for her patient.

41. -logy Meaning: science/study of Examples: #39
anesthesiology, anthropology, archaeology, biology, ideology, mineralogy
I read my biology textbook to learn some fascinating things.

42. Dict- Meaning: say Examples: #40
dictate, diction, dictionary, dictator,
A dictionary is necessary if you are unfamiliar with the meaning of a word.

43. -archy Meaning: government Examples: hierarchy, matriarchy, patriarchy
#41
-archy
Meaning: government
Examples:
hierarchy, matriarchy, patriarchy
A matriarchy is a family in which the mother rules.

44. -cide Meaning: kill Examples: Pesticide, Suicide, Homicide #42
I used pesticide to kill the roaches in the house.

45. Bell- Meaning: war Examples: Antebellum, Rebellion, Belligerent #43
The antebellum period was very difficult for African Americans personality.

46. Cap- Meaning: take Examples: Capacity, Capable, Capture #44
I am capable of running three miles.

47. Cred- Meaning: believe
#45
Cred-
Meaning: believe
Examples: Credit, Incredible, Incredulous accreditation
The boys’ explanation was incredulous.

48. #46
Homo-
Meaning: same
Examples: Homogenous, homologous, homogeny, homogenize.
We always buy homogenized milk.

49. -itis Meaning: inflammation
#47
-itis
Meaning: inflammation
Examples: Bronchitis, colitis, dermatitis, gastritis.
Last week the doctor diagnosed me with bronchitis.

50. Cent- Meaning: one hundred
#48
Cent-
Meaning: one hundred
Examples: Century, percentile, percentage, centimeter.
The royal family ruled England for over a century.

51. Neo- Meaning: new Examples: neonatal, neoconservatis, neophyte,. #49
The neonatal nurse cared about all of her patients.

52. Ad- Meaning: t0 Examples: Adapt, Admire, Admit, Adequate. #50
I have to adapt to the new system.

53. -cede Meaning: believe Examples: Recede, precede, Intercede #51
Many people pray for God to intercede in their life.

54. Miss- Meaning: send Examples: Dismiss, Intermission, Mission #52
Your mission is to sneak into the Chinese Embassy an retrieve the missing documents.

55. Centri- Meaning: center
#53
Centri-
Meaning: center
Examples: biocentrism, anthropocentric Eccentric, Centrifuge
I am a very eccentric individual.

56. Biblio- Meaning: book Examples: Bibliography, Bibliomaniac, Bibliopegy
#54
Biblio-
Meaning: book
Examples: Bibliography, Bibliomaniac, Bibliopegy
A bibliomaniac is passionate about collecting and possessing books.

57. Anthropo- Meaning: human
#55
Anthropo-
Meaning: human
Examples: Anthropocentric , Anthropometric Anthropology
My favorite class in college was anthropology.

58. -ard Meaning: always Examples: bollard, haggard, arduous, niggard #56
The man appeared haggard after his long day at work.

59. #57
Spec-
Meaning: look
Examples: Perspective, respect, spectacle, spectators.
The students showed their teachers respect.

60. Duct- Meaning: lead Examples: Abduct, conduct, deduct. #58
The teacher deducted five points from my test after I was caught cheating.

61. -fer Meaning: carry Examples: fertile, defer, infer, transfer #59
We received twenty transfer students at James Martin this week.

62. Pend- Meaning: hang Examples: Suspend, pendulum, pendant #60
The woman had a diamond pendant hanging around her neck.

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Bene- (good/well)
Anti- (against)
Ab- (away from, down)
A- (not, out, without)
Mal- (bad, evil)
Pre- (before)
Re- (again, back)
Bio- (life)
Auto- (self)
Sub- (under)
Circum- (around)
Bi- (two, twice)
Post- (after)
De- (down, away)
Com- (with, together)
Con- (with, together)
Non- (not)
Equi- (equal)
Dis- (away)
Extra- (beyond)
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Ante- (before)
Super- (over)
Semi- (half)
Tri- (three)
Un- (not)
Intra- (within)
Inter- (between)
Mis- (bad)
Sym- (together)
Syn- (together)
Phon- (sound)
-ician (specialist)
Aqua- (water)
Audi- (hear)
-cise (cut)
Micro -(small)
-port (carry)
-scrib (write)
-logy (science)
Dict- (say)
List 9
List 10
List 11
List 12
Archy- (government)
-cide (kill)
-bell (war)
Cap- (take)
-cred (believe)
Homo- (same)
-itis (inflammation)
Cent- (one hundred)
Neo- (new)
Ad- (to)
-cede (believe)
Miss- (send)
Centri- (center)
Biblio- (book)
Anthropo- (man)
-ard (always)
Spec- (look)
-duct (lead)
-fer (carry)
Pend- (hang)

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Therm- (heat)
Geo -(earth)
Vis- (to look or see)
Ex- (out of)
Poly- (many)
Uni- (one)
Amor- (love)
Less- (without)
Min- (small)
Mono- (one)
Aster- (star)
Chron- (time)
Derm- (skin)
Fid- (faith)
Psych- (mind)
Corp- (body)
Dem- (people)
Fin- (end)
Phob- (fear)
-cept (take)
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Ann- (year)
Chrom- (color)
Dent- (tooth)
Opt- (see; choose)
-rupt (break)
-crease (grow)
Gam- (marriage)
Mega- (great, large)
Sol- (sun; alone)
Theo- (god)
Dom- (rule; home)
Helio- (sun)
Hydr- (water)
Pan- (all)
Trans- (across, beyond)
Amphi- (around; both)
Frater- (brother)
Mid- (middle)
Socio- (society)
Tact- (touch)
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Gen- (race; birth; kind)
Hemo- (blood)
Ped- (foot)
Soph- (wise)
Vert- (turn)
Flex- (bend)
Meter- (measure)
Pater- (father)
-script (write)
Ultra- (beyond)
Frac- (to break)
Spec-, again?
-ness (state or condition)
Hypo- (not enough)
Hyper- (too much)
-ism (belief)
-tude (condition of)
-full (full of)
-ll (not)
-ous (full of)

66. Therm- Meaning: heat Examples: Thermometer, Thermostat, Thermal #61
The nurse used a thermometer to check if the student had a fever

67. Geo- Meaning: earth Examples: Geologist, Geometry , Geography #62
We use maps in geography class.

68. Vis- Meaning: to see or look
#63
Vis-
Meaning: to see or look
Examples: Television, Revise, Invisible, Visualization
I watch television every night before I go to bed.

69. Ex- Meaning: out of Examples: Export, Exterminate, Excite, Exclude #64
He used a pesticide to exterminate the insects.

70. Poly- Meaning: many Examples: Polygraph, polytheism, polygon #65
The murder suspect had to take a polygraph test.

71. Uni- Meaning: one Examples: Unicorn, Unicycle, Unit #66
A unicorn appeared near the rainbow.

72. Amor- Meaning: love Examples: Amoral, Glamorous #67
Many celebrities are very glamorous.

73. -less Meaning: without Examples: Ageless, Bottomless #68
Jennifer Lopez is ageless!

74. Min- Meaning: small Examples: Minute, Miniature, Minor, Minimum #69
Minors are under the age of eighteen.

75. Mono- Meaning: one Examples: Monolingual, Monologue, Monopoly #70
I am monolingual.

76. Aster- Meaning: star Examples: Asteroid, Asterisk, Disaster. #71
The asteroid hit the house.

77. Chron- Meaning: time Examples: Synchronize, Chronic, Chronicles #72
The patient has chronic lung cancer.

78. #73
Derm-
Meaning: skin
Examples: Dermatologist, epidermis, taxidermy, dermatitis
A dermatologist treats acne.

79. Fid- Meaning: faith Examples: Confide, affidavit, Confident #74
The girl was very confident.

80. Psych- Meaning: mind Examples: Psychology, Psychograph, Psychometric
#75
Psych-
Meaning: mind
Examples: Psychology, Psychograph, Psychometric
The patient had to have a psychograph.

81. Corp- Meaning: body Examples: Corporation, Corpse, Corps #76
The corpse was removed from the crime scene.

82. Dem- Meaning: people Examples: Democratic, Epidemic, Demographic #77
The polio epidemic spread across the country.

83. Fin- Meaning: end Examples: Final, Finish, Infinity #78
The students will have a final at the end of the semester.

84. #79
Phob-
Meaning: fear
Examples: Phobia, Monophobia, hydrophobia, homophobia
The girl had monophobia.

85. -cept Meaning: take Examples: Concept, except, intercept, acceptable
#80
-cept
Meaning: take
Examples: Concept, except, intercept, acceptable
The basketball player intercepted the ball.

86. Ann- Meaning: Year Examples: Anniversary, Annual, Biannual #81
My company’s anniversary is on January 1, 2014.

87. Chrom- Meaning: Color Examples: Polychrome, Monochrome, Chromoscope
#82
Chrom-
Meaning: Color
Examples: Polychrome, Monochrome, Chromoscope
The purse is monochrome.

88. Dent- Meaning: Tooth Examples: Dentist, Denture, Dental #83
I go to the dentist twice a year to get my teeth cleaned.

89. Opt- Meaning: See, Choose Examples: Adopt, Optical, optimist #84
The girl was adopted when she was five years old.

90. Rupt- Meaning: Break Examples: Rupture, bankrupt, disruption #85
The basketball player went bankrupt.

91. -crease Meaning: grow Examples: increase, decrease #86
There are several things you can do to increase your grade.

92. Gam- Meaning: marriage Examples: bigamy monogamy, polygamy, #87
The practice of polygamy involves being married to several spouses.

93. Mega- Meaning: great; large
#88
Mega-
Meaning: great; large
Examples: megabyte, megawatt, megavolt, megabit
There are 700 megabytes in my computer.

94. Sol- Meaning: sun; alone Examples: solar, console, Solved #89
The students solved the math problem.

95. Theo- Meaning: god Examples: Theology, Theologian , Theocracy #90
The country had a theocracy system of government.

96. Dom Meaning: Rule, Home Examples: Freedom, Boredom, Dominate #91
During the civil rights movement African Americans fought for freedom.

97. Helio- Meaning: Sun Examples: Heliocentric, Heliofugal #92
Our solar system is heliocentric.

98. Hydr- Meaning: Water Example: hydrophobia, dehydrate, hydrate #93
The runner had to go to the hospital because she was dehydrated.

99. Pan- Meaning: All Examples: Pandemic, Pan-American, company #94
A pandemic is a contagious, infectious or viral illness that spreads, and may include millions of people in many areas across the globe.

100. Trans- Meaning: beyond, across
#95
Trans-
Meaning: beyond, across
Examples: transform, transfer, translate, transcontinental
The first transcontinental railroad was built crossing the western half of America and it was pieced together between 1863 and It was 1,776 miles long and served for the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States to be connected by rail for the first time in history.

101. Amphi- Meaning: around, both Examples: Amphibian, Amphitheater #96
A frog is an amphibian.

102. Frater- Meaning: Brother Examples: Fraternity, Fraternize #97
My stepdad is in Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

103. Mid- Meaning: Middle Examples: Middle, Midterm, Midlife #98
The students had to study for the midterm examination.

104. Socio- Meaning: Society Examples: Sociology, associate #99
The students took a sociology class.

105. Tact- Meaning: Take Examples: Tactful, Tactile, contact, intact #100
The football players made contact with the ball.