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GRE Greek & Latin Roots
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04/04/2012

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acer, acid, acri
Definition
Meaning: bitter, sharp, sour

Example: acerbic, acidity, acrid, acrimony
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acu
Definition
Meaning: sharp

Examples: acute, acupuncture, accurate
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ag, agi, ig, act
Definition
Meaning: do, move, go

Examples: agent, agenda, agitate, navigate, ambiguous, action
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ali, allo, alter
Definition
Meaning: other

Examples: alias, alibi, alien, alloy, alter, alter ego, altruism
Term
alt(us)
Definition
Meaning: high, deep

Examples: altimeter, altitude
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am, amor
Definition
Meaning: love, liking

Examples: amiable, amorous, enamored
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anni, annu, enni
Definition
Meaning: year

Examples: anniversary, annually, centennial
Term
anthrop
Definition
Meaning: man

Examples: anthropology, misanthrope, philanthropy
Term
anti(co)
Definition
Meaning: old

Examples: antique, antiquated, antiquity
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arch
Definition
Meaning: chief, first, rule

Examples: archangel, architect, archaic, monarchy, patriarchy, archaeological
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aster, astr
Definition
Meaning: star

Examples: aster, asterisk, asteroid, astronomy, astronaut
Term
aud, aus
Definition
Meaning: hear, listen

Examples: audiology, auditorium, audio, audition, auscultate
Term
aug, auc
Definition
Meaning: increase

Examples: augur, augment, auction
Term
auto, aut
Definition
Meaning: self

Examples: automobile, autograph, automatic
Term
belli
Definition
Meaning: war

Examples: rebellion, belligerent, casus belli, bellicose
Term
bibl
Definition
Meaning: book

Examples: bible, bibliography, bibliomania
Term
bio
Definition
Meaning: life

Examples: biology, biometrics, biome, biosphere
Term
brev
Definition
Meaning: short

Examples: abbreviate, brevity, brief
Term
cad, cas
Definition
Meaning: to fall

Examples: cadaver, cadence, cascade
Term
calor
Definition
Meaning: heat

Examples: calories, caloric, calorimeter
Term
cap, cip, cept
Definition
Meaning: take

Examples: capable, intercept, forceps, capture, except, reciprocate
Term
capit, capt
Definition
Meaning: head

Examples: decapitate, capital, captain, caption
Term
carn
Definition
Meaning: flesh

Examples: carnivorous, incarnate, reincarnation, carnal, incarnadine
Term
caus, caut
Definition
Meaning: burn, heat

Examples: caustic, cauldron, cauterize
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cause, cuse, cus
Definition
Meaning: cause, motive

Examples: because, excuse, accusation
Term
ced, ceed, cede, cess
Definition
Meaning: move, yield, go, surrender

Examples: procedure, proceed, cede, concede, recede, precede, accede, success
Term
cenetri
Definition
Meaning: center

Examples: concentric, centrifugal, centripetal, eccentric
Term
chrom
Definition
Meaning: color

Examples: chrome, chromosome, polychrome, chromatic
Term
chron
Definition
Meaning: time

Examples: chronic, chronology, chronometer, synchronize
Term
cide, cise
Definition
Meaning: cut down, kill

Examples: homicide, exorcise, germicide, incision, scissors
Term
cit
Definition
Meaning: call, start

Examples: incite, citation, cite
Term
civ
Definition
Meaning: citizen

Examples: civic, civil, civilian, civilization
Term
clam, claim
Definition
Meaning: cry out

Examples: exclamation, clamor, proclamation, reclamation, acclaim
Term
clud, clus, claus
Definition
Meaning: shut

Examples: include, conclude, recluse, claustrophobia, occlusion, occult
Term
cognoac, gnosi
Definition
Meaning: know

Examples: recognize, prognosis, cognoscenti, incognito, agnostic
Term
cord, cor, cardi
Definition
Meaning: heart

Examples: cordial, concord, discord, courage, encourage
Term
corp
Definition
Meaning: body

Examples: corporation, corporal punishment, corpse, corpulent, corpus luteum
Term
cosm
Definition
Meaning: universe, world

Examples: cosmos, microcosm, cosmopolitan, cosmonaut
Term
crat, cracy
Definition
Meaning: rule

Examples: autocrat, aristocrat, theocracy, democracy
Term
crea
Definition
Meaning: create

Examples: creature, recreation, creation
Term
cred
Definition
Meaning: believe

Examples: creed, credo, credence, credit, credulous, incredulous, incredible
Term
cresc, cret, crease, cru
Definition
Meaning: rise, grow

Examples: crescendo, concrete, increase, accrue
Term
crit
Definition
Meaning: separate, choose

Examples: critical, criterion, hypocrite
Term
cur, curs
Definition
Meaning: run

Examples: current, concurrent, concur, incur, occur, courier, precursor, cursive
Term
cura
Definition
Meaning: care

Examples: curator, curative, manicure
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cycl, cyclo
Definition
Meaning: wheel, circular

Examples: cyclops, unicycle, cyclone, cyclic
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deca
Definition
Meaning: ten

Examples: decade, decathlon, decahedron
Term
dem
Definition
Meaning: people

Examples: democracy, demography, epidemic
Term
dent, dont
Definition
Meaning: tooth

Examples: dental, orthodontist, denture
Term
derm
Definition
Meaning: skin

Examples: hypodermic, dermatology, epidermis, taxidermy
Term
dict
Definition
Meaning: say, speak

Examples: dictation, dictionary, dictate, edict, predict, verdict, contradict, benediction
Term
doc, dokein
Definition
Meaning: teach

Examples: doctrine, indoctrinate, document, dogma, dogmatic
Term
domin
Definition
Meaning: master

Examples: dominate, dominion, predominate, domain
Term
don
Definition
Meaning: give

Examples: donate, condone
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dorm
Definition
Meaning: sleep

Examples: dormant, dormitory
Term
dox
Definition
Meaning: opinion, praise

Examples: orthodox, heterodox, paradox, doxology
Term
drome
Definition
Meaning: run, step

Examples: syndrome (run together), hippodrome (place where horses run)
Term
duc, duct
Definition
Meaning: lead

Examples: induce, seduce, produce, reduce
Term
dura
Definition
Meaning: hard, lasting

Examples: durable, duration, endure
Term
dynam
Definition
Meaning: power

Examples: dynamo, dynamic, dynamite, hydrodynamics
Term
endo
Definition
Meaning: within

Examples: endorse, endoskeletal, endosperm, endothermic
Term
equi
Definition
Meaning: equal

Examples: equinox, equilibrium, equipoise
Term
erg
Definition
Meaning: work

Examples: energy, allergy, ergometer, ergonomics, ergophobia
Term
fac, fact, fic, fect
Definition
Meaning: do, make

Examples: factory, fact, manufacture, amplification, confection
Term
fall, fals
Definition
Meaning: deceive

Examples: fallacy, falsify, fallacious
Term
fer
Definition
Meaning: bear, carry

Examples: ferry, coniferous, fertile, defer, infer, transfer
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fid, fide, feder(is)
Definition
Meaning: faith, trust

Examples: confidante, fidelity, confident, infidel, federal, confederacy
Term
fila, fili
Definition
Meaning: thread

Examples: filament, filter, filigree, filet, filibuster
Term
fin
Definition
Meaning: end, ended, finished

Examples: final, finite, finish, confine, fine, refine, define, finale
Term
fix
Definition
Meaning: fix

Examples: fixation, fixture, affix, prefix, suffix
Term
flex, flect
Definition
Meaning: bend

Examples: reflex, flexible, inflexibility, reflect, deflect
Term
flu, fluc, fluv
Definition
Meaning: flowing

Examples: influence, fluid, flue, flush, fluently, fluctuate
Term
form
Definition
Meaning: form, shape

Examples: uniform, conform, formulated, perform, formal, formula
Term
fort, forc
Definition
Meaning: strong

Examples: fort, fortress, fortified, forte, fortitude
Term
fract, frag
Definition
Meaning: break

Examples: fracture, fraction, fragile, refract
Term
gam
Definition
Meaning: marriage

Examples: bigamy, monogamy, polygamy
Term
gastr(o)
Definition
Meaning: stomach

Examples: gastric,gastropod, gastrointestinal
Term
gen
Definition
Meaning: birth, race, produce

Examples: genesis, genetics, eugenics, genealogy, generate, genetic, antigen, pathogen
Term
geo
Definition
Meaning: earth

Examples: geometry, geography, geology, geocentric
Term
germ
Definition
Meaning: vital part

Examples: germination, germ, germane
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gest
Definition
Meaning: carry, bear

Examples: congest, gestation, congestion
Term
gloss, glot
Definition
Meaning: tongue

Examples: glossary, polyglot, epiglottis
Term
glu, glo
Definition
Meaning: lump, bond, glue

Examples: glue, agglutinate, conglomerate
Term
grad, gress
Definition
Meaning: step, go

Examples: grade, gradual, graduate, progress, regress
Term
graph, gram
Definition
Meaning: write, written

Examples: graph, graphic, autobiography, autograph, photograph, graphite, telegram
Term
grat
Definition
Meaning: pleasing

Examples: congratulate, gratuity, grateful, ingrate
Term
grav
Definition
Meaning: heavy, weighty

Examples: grave, gravity, aggravate, gravitate
Term
greg
Definition
Meaning: herd

Examples: gregarious, congregation, segregate, gregarian
Term
hypn
Definition
Meaning: sleep

Examples: hypnosis, hypnotherapy
Term
helio
Definition
Meaning: sun

Examples: heliocentric, heliotrope, heliograph
Term
hema, hemo
Definition
Meaning: blood

Examples: hemorrhage, hemoglobin, hemophilia, hemostat
Term
here, hes
Definition
Meaning: stick

Examples: adhere, coherence, cohesion, inherent, hereditary
Term
hetero
Definition
Meaning: different

Examples: heterogeneous, heterosexual, heterodox
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homo
Definition
Meaning: same

Examples: homogeneous, homonym, homosexual
Term
hum, human
Definition
Meaning: earth, ground, man

Examples: humus, exhume, humane
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hydr, hydra, hydro
Definition
Meaning: water

Examples: dehydrate, hydrant, hydraulic, hydrogen
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ignis
Definition
Meaning: fire

Examples: ignite, igneous, ignition
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ject
Definition
Meaning: throw

Examples: deject, inject, project, eject, interject
Term
join, junct
Definition
Meaning: join

Examples: adjoining, juncture, conjunction, injunction
Term
juven
Definition
Meaning: young

Examples: juvenile, rejuvenate
Term
lau, lav, lot, lut
Definition
Meaning: wash

Examples: launder, lavatory, lotion, ablution, dilute
Term
leg
Definition
Meaning: law

Examples: legal, legislate, legislature, legitimize
Term
levi
Definition
Meaning: light

Examples: alleviate, levitate, levity
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liver, liber
Definition
Meaning: free

Examples: liberty, liberal, deliverance
Term
liter
Definition
Meaning: letters

Examples: literacy, literature, literal, alliteration, obliterate
Term
loc, loco
Definition
Meaning: place

Examples: locality, allocate, locomotion
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log, logo, ology
Definition
Meaning: word, study, speech

Examples: catalog, prologue, logogram (symbol representing a word), zoology
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loqu, locut
Definition
Meaning: talk, speak

Examples: eloquent, loquacious, colloquial, circumlocution
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luc, lum, lus, lun
Definition
Meaning: light

Examples: translucent, luminary, luster, luna
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macr, macer
Definition
Meaning: lean

Examples: emaciated, meager
Term
magn
Definition
Meaning: great

Examples: magnify, magnificent, magnate, magnitude, magnum
Term
man
Definition
Meaning: hand

Examples: manual, manage, manufacture, manicure, manifest, maneuver, emancipate
Term
mand
Definition
Meaning: command

Examples: mandatory, remand, mandate
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mania
Definition
Meaning: madness

Examples: mania, maniac, kleptomania, pyromania
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mar, mari, mer
Definition
Meaning: sea, pool

Examples: marine, marsh, maritime, mermaid
Term
matri
Definition
Meaning: mother

Examples: matrimony, maternal, matriarchal, matron
Term
medi
Definition
Meaning: half, middle, between, halfway

Examples: mediate, medieval, Mediterranean, mediocre, medium
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mega
Definition
Meaning: great

Examples: megaphone, megalopolis, megacycle (a million cycles), megaton
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mem
Definition
Meaning: remember

Examples: memo, commemoration, memento, memoir, memorable
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meter
Definition
Meaning: measure

Example: meter, barometer, thermometer
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micro
Definition
Meaning: small

Examples: microscope, microfilm, microwave, micrometer
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migra
Definition
Meaning: wander

Examples: migrate, immigrant, emigrate
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mit, miss
Definition
Meaning: send

Examples: emit, remit, submit, omit, mission, missile
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mob, mot, mov
Definition
Meaning: move

Examples: mobile, motionless, motor
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mon
Definition
Meaning: warn, remind

Examples: monument, admonition, monitor, premonition
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mor, mort
Definition
Meaning: mortal, death

Examples: mortal, immortal, mortality, mortician
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morph
Definition
Meaning: form

Examples: amorphous, polymorphic, metamorphosis, morphology
Term
multi
Definition
Meaning: many, much

Examples: multifold, multilingual, multiply
Term
nat, nasc
Definition
Meaning: to be from, to spring forth

Examples: innate, native, natal, renaissance, nascent
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neo
Definition
Meaning: Neolithic, neologism, neophyte, neonate
Term
neur
Definition
Meaning: nerve

Examples: neurological, neuroscience, neurotic
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nom
Definition
Meaning: law, order

Examples: autonomy, astronomy, economy
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nomen, nomin
Definition
Meaning: name

Examples: nomenclature, nominate, ignominious
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nov
Definition
Meaning: new

Examples: novel, renovate, novice, nova, innovate
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nox, noc
Definition
Meaning: night

Examples: nocturnal, equinox, noctilucent
Term
numer
Definition
Meaning: number

Examples: numeral, numeration, enumerate, innumerable
Term
numisma
Definition
Meaning: coin

Examples: numismatics
Term
oligo
Definition
Meaning: few, little

Examples: oligarchical, oligarchy, oligocene
Term
omni
Definition
Meaning: all, every

Examples: omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, omnivorous
Term
onym
Definition
Meaning: name

Examples: anonymous, pseudonym, synonym, antonym
Term
oper
Definition
Meaning: work

Examples: operate, cooperate, opus
Term
ortho
Definition
Meaning: straight, correct

Examples: orthodox, orthodox, unorthodox
Term
pac
Definition
Meaning: peace

Example: pacifist, pacify, pacific ocean
Term
paleo
Definition
Meaning: old

Examples: Paleozoic, paleontology, Paleolithic
Term
pan
Definition
Meaning: all

Examples: panacea, pandemonium, pan-american
Term
pater, patr
Definition
Meaning: father

Examples: paternity, patriarch, patriot, patron, patronize
Term
path, pathy
Definition
Meaning: feeling, suffering

Examples: pathos, sympathy, pathology, apathy, telepathy
Term
ped, pod
Definition
Meaning: foot

Examples: pedal, pedestrian, centipede, tripod, podiatry
Term
pedo
Definition
Meaning: child

Examples: orthopedic, pedagogue, pediatric
Term
pel, puls
Definition
Meaning: drive, urge

Examples: dispel, propel, pulse, impulsive, expulsion, repulsive
Term
pend, pens, pond
Definition
Meaning: hang, weigh

Examples: pendant, suspend, pendulum, appendage, pensive
Term
phage
Definition
Meaning: eat

Examples: microphage, bacteriophage
Term
phil
Definition
Meaning: love

Examples: philosophy, philharmonic, philanthropy, bibliophile
Term
phlegma
Definition
Meaning: inflammation

Examples: phlegm, phlegmatic
Term
phobia, phobos
Definition
Meaning: fear

Examples: phobia, homophobia
Term
phon
Definition
Meaning: sound

Examples: telephone, symphony, phonetic, euphonious
Term
photo
Definition
Meaning: light

Examples: photograph, photosynthesis
Term
plac, plais
Definition
Meaning: please

Examples: placid, placebo, placate, complacent
Term
plu, plur, plus
Definition
Meaning: more

Examples: plural, pluralist, plus
Term
pneuma, pneumon
Definition
Meaning: breath

Examples: pneumatic, pneumonia
Term
poli
Definition
Meaning: city

Examples: metropolis, police, politics, acropolis
Term
poly
Definition
Meaning: many

Examples: polysaccharide, polytheistic
Term
pon, pos, pound
Definition
Meaning: place, put

Examples: postpone, component, opponent, expose, impose, posture, impound
Term
pop
Definition
Meaning: people

Examples: population, populous, popular
Term
port
Definition
Meaning: carry

Examples: porter, portable, transport, report, export, support
Term
portion
Definition
Meaning: part, share

Examples: portion, proportion
Term
pot
Definition
Meaning: power

Examples: potential, impotent, potentate
Term
prehendere
Definition
Meaning: seize, grasp

Example: apprehend, comprehend, comprehensive
Term
prim, prime
Definition
Meaning: first

Examples: primate, primacy, primitive, primal, prima donna
Term
proto
Definition
Meaning: first

Examples: prototype, protocol, protozoan, protoindustrial
Term
psych
Definition
Meaning: mind, soul

Examples: psyche, psychology, psychosis
Term
punct
Definition
Meaning: point, dot

Examples: punctual, puncture, punctuation, acupuncture
Term
reg, recti
Definition
Meaning: straighten

Examples: regiment, regular, rectify, correct, direct, rectangle
Term
ri, ridi, risi
Definition
Meaning: laughter

Examples: deride, ridicule, ridiculous, derision, risible
Term
rog, roga
Definition
Meaning: ask

Examples: prerogative, interrogation, derogatory
Term
rupt
Definition
Meaning: break

Examples: rupture, interrupt, abrupt, erupt
Term
sacr, sanc, secr
Definition
Meaning: sacred

Examples: sacred, sacrosanct, sanction, sacrament, desecrate
Term
salv, salu
Definition
Meaning: safe, healthy

Examples: salvation, salvage, salutation
Term
sat, satis
Definition
Meaning: enough

Examples: satient, saturate, satisfy
Term
sci, scientia
Definition
Meaning: know

Examples: science, conscious, omniscient, cognoscenti
Term
scope
Definition
Meaning: see, watch

Examples: telescope, kaleidoscopic, stethoscope
Term
scrib, script
Definition
Meaning: write

Examples: scribe, scribble, inscribe, prescribe, manuscript
Term
sed, sess, sid
Definition
Meaning: sit

Examples: sediment, session, obsession, preside, president, reside
Term
sen
Definition
Meaning: old

Examples: senior, senator, senile
Term
senescere
Definition
Meaning: to grow old

Examples: senescence, evanescent
Term
sent, sens
Definition
Meaning: feel

Examples: sentiment, consent, resent, dissent, sense, sensation, sensitive
Term
sequ, secu, sue
Definition
Meaning: follow

Examples: sequence, consequence, second, consecutive, ensue, pursue
Term
serv
Definition
Meaning: save, serve

Examples: servant, service, preserve, conserve, deserve
Term
sign, signi
Definition
Meaning: sign, mark, seal

Examples: signal, signature, design, significant
Term
simil, simul
Definition
Meaning: like, resembling

Examples: similar, simulate, assimilate, simultaneous
Term
sist, sta, stit
Definition
Meaning: stand

Example: assist, persist, circumstance, stamina, status, static, stable, substitute
Term
solus
Definition
Meaning: alone

Examples: solo, soliloquy, solitaire, solitude
Term
solv, solu
Definition
Meaning: loosen

Examples: solvent, absolve, resolve, solution, resolute
Term
somnus
Definition
Meaning: sleep

Examples: insomnia, somnambulist
Term
soph
Definition
Meaning: wise

Examples: sophomore (wise fool), philosophy, sophisticated
Term
spec, spect, spic
Definition
Meaning: look

Examples: specimen, specific, spectator, aspect, inspect, retrospective, conspicuous
Term
sphere
Definition
Meaning: ball, sphere

Examples: sphere, stratosphere, hemisphere
Term
spir
Definition
Meaning: breath

Examples: spirit, inspire, expire, perspire, respiration, spirometer
Term
string, strict
Definition
Meaning: draw tight

Examples: stringent, strict, restrict, boa constrictor
Term
stru, struct
Definition
Meaning: build

Examples: construe, construct, destruction, destroy
Term
sume, sump
Definition
Meaning: take, use, waste

Examples: consume, assume, sump, presumption
Term
tact, tang, tag, tig, ting
Definition
Meaning: touch

Examples: tactile, intact, contact, tangible, contagious
Term
tele
Definition
Meaning: far

Examples: telephone, telescope, television, telepathy
Term
tempo
Definition
Meaning: time

Examples: temporary, temporal, tempo
Term
ten, tin, tain
Definition
Meaning: hold

Examples: tenacious, tenant, tenure, detention, abstain, obstinate
Term
tend, tent, tens
Definition
Meaning: stretch, strain

Examples: tendency, extend, contend, pretend, tender, extend, pretense
Term
terra
Definition
Meaning: earth

Examples: terrain, territory, terrestrial
Term
test
Definition
Meaning: to bear witness

Examples: testament, detest, testimony, attest
Term
the, theo
Definition
Meaning: god

Example: atheist, monotheist, theology
Term
therm
Definition
Meaning: heat

Examples: thermometer, theorem, thermos, hypothermia
Term
thesis, thet
Definition
Meaning: place, put

Examples: antithesis, hypothesis, epithet
Term
tom
Definition
Meaning: cut

Examples: atom (not cuttable), appendectomy, dichotomy, anatomy
Term
tort, tors
Definition
Meaning: twist

Examples: torture, retort, extort, contort, torsion
Term
tox
Definition
Meaning: poison

Examples: toxic, intoxicated, antitoxin
Term
tract, tra
Definition
Meaning: draw, pull

Examples: tractor, attract, subtract, abstract, contract
Term
trib
Definition
Meaning: pay, bestow

Examples: tribute, contribute, retribution, tributary
Term
turbo
Definition
Meaning: disturb

Examples: turbulent, disturb, turbid, turmoil
Term
typ
Definition
Meaning: print

Examples: type, prototype, typify, typewriter
Term
ultima
Definition
Meaning: last

Examples: ultimate, ultimatum
Term
umber, umbraticum
Definition
Meaning: shadow

Examples: umbra, penumbra, umbrage, adumbrate
Term
uni
Definition
Meaning: one

Examples: unicorn, university, unanimous
Term
vac
Definition
Meaning: empty

Examples: vacate, vacuum, vacation, vacant
Term
vale, vali,valu
Definition
Meaning: strength, worth

Examples: equivalent, validity, evaluate, value, valor
Term
ven, vent
Definition
Meaning: convene, intervene, venue, convenient, avenue, convent, prevent, event
Term
ver, veri
Definition
Meaning: true

Examples: very, aver, verdict, verify, verisimilitude
Term
vert, vers
Definition
Meaning: turn

Examples: avert, divert, invert, introvert, reverse, controversy, versatile
Term
vic, vicis
Definition
Meaning: change, substitute

Examples: vicarious, vicar, vicissitude
Term
vict, vinc
Definition
Meaning: conquer

Examples: victor, evict, convict, convince, invincible
Term
vid, vis
Definition
Meaning: see

Examples: video, evident, provide, visible, supervise, vista, visit, vision
Term
viv, vita, vivi
Definition
Meaning: alive, life

Examples: revive, survive, vivid, vivacious, vitality
Term
voc
Definition
Meaning: call

Examples: vocation, convocation, evoke, provoke, advocate, vocal
Term
vol
Definition
Meaning: will

Examples: malevolent, benevolent, volunteer, volition
Term
volcan
Definition
Meaning: fire

Examples: volcano, vulcanize
Term
volvo
Definition
Meaning: turn about, roll

Examples: revolve, voluble (easily turned around or talkative), voluminous, convolution
Term
vor
Definition
Meaning: eat greedily

Examples: voracious, carnivorous, devour
Term
zo
Definition
Meaning: animal

Examples: zoo, zoology, zodiac, protozoan, zoomorphism (animal forms of god)
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