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Root words are parts of words which can help you to figure out the meaning of a word. You will need to know the examples as well.
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English
8th Grade
09/28/2010
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Term
photo
 Definition

light

photograph, photon
Term
meter
 Definition
measure
kilometer, thermometer
Term
gram, graph
 Definition
write or draw
grammar, biography
Term
circum
 Definition
around
circumference, circumsolar
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geo
 Definition
earth
geography, geology
Term
hydr, hydro
 Definition
water
dehydrate, hydroelectric
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log, logue
 Definition
word, speech
dialogue, prologue
Term
mechan, mechano
 Definition
machine
mechanic, mechanical
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soph, sophy
 Definition
wisdom, knowledge
philosophy, sophomore
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heli, helio
 Definition
sun
heliocentric, heliograph
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centri, centro
 Definition
center
egocentric, centrifuge
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sol
 Definition
sun
solar, solstice
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mit/miss
 Definition
send
transmit, mission
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port
 Definition
carry
transport, portable
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mor/mort
 Definition
death
mortal, morbid
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