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Greek and Latin Root Words for English Q/R/S
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10th Grade
11/15/2010

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quir, quis, quest, quer:

Definition

seek, ask

Latinquaerere: seek, ask

query =  (verb): to ask questions

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rupt:

Definition

break

Latinrumpere: break

rupture =  (verb): to break or burst

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sci, scio:

Definition

to know

Latinscire: to know

conscious =  (adjective): aware, having knowledge of oneself

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scrib, scrip:

 

Definition

 

write

Latinscribere: to write

script =  (noun): handwriting, something written

 

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sent, sens:

Definition

feel, think

Latinsentire: feel

sentiment = (noun): a thought prompted by feeling

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sequ, secut, sue:

Definition

follow

Latinsequi: to follow

sequence = (noun): a continuous series

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sist: 

Definition

to withstand, make up

Latinsistere: to make a stand

insist =  (verb): to be firm about something needed, to demand

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soci: 

Definition

to join, companions

Latinsociare, socius: to join, a companion

sociable =  (adjective): inclined to seek friendship, companionship

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sol:

Definition

alone

Latinsolus: alone, single

solitary =  (adjective): being alone

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solv, solu, solut:

Definition

loosen, explain

Latinsolvere: too loosen, release

solve = (verb): to find an answer

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spec, spi, spic, spect:

Definition

look

Latinspecere: look, look at

spectator =  (noun): a person who watches

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spir:

Definition

breath, soul

Latinspirare: breathe

respiration =  (noun): breathing

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stab, stat: 

Definition

stand

Latinstare: to stand

stature =  (noun) - height of a standing body, importance of position

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strain, strict, string, stige:

Definition

bind, pull

Latinstringere: to bind or pull tight

constrict =  (verb) - to squeeze, to make narrow

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stru, struct, stroy:

Definition

build

Latinstruere: to build

construct = (verb): to build or put together

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