1. RED ROOT WORDS
LESSON ONE

2. Sub below, under
submarine

3. trans - across
transport

4. the part of the mind’s function of which you are not aware
subconscious –
the part of the mind’s function of which you are not aware
Something in my subconscious told me not to trust the man’s story.

5. to conquer, bring under control
subdue –
to conquer, bring under control
The commander sent in tanks to subdue the enemy.

6. to use one thing to replace another
substitute –
to use one thing to replace another
I can’t find my pen, may I substitute a pencil instead?

7. to furnish money or to assist with the payment of money
subsidize
to furnish money or to assist with the payment of money
Parents often subsidize their children’s college education.

8. beneath the earth’s surface
subterranean –
beneath the earth’s surface
The explorers discovered a
subterranean cavern.

9. to change from one language to another
translate –
to change from one language to another
Could you please translate this card into English?

10. to carry or send from one person or place to another
transfer –
to carry or send from one person or place to another
Companies often use trucks to
transfer their merchandise.

11. to change in form or appearance
transform –
to change in form or appearance
The little boy liked to transform
into a superhero.

12. can be easily seen through
transparent –
can be easily seen through
The bride’s veil was made of a
transparent fabric.

13. to plant in another place
transplant –
to plant in another place
Spring is a good season to
transplant flowers.