d: Word Roots Flashcards
1
Q
de
A
reversal
Think: defame- to take away the fame of (through slander)
2
Q
dem
A
people
Think: democracy- rule by the people
3
Q
dict
A
to say
Think: diction choice of words
4
Q
dign
A
worth
Think: dignity- waorthiness
5
Q
dis
A
reversal
Think: disarm- to take away an armament (like a gun)
6
Q
dac
A
to teach
Thin: didactic-intended to teach
7
Q
dog
A
belief
Think: dogma- established beliefs
8
Q
dox
A
opinion
Think: orthodox adhering to established opinion
9
Q
doi
A
suffer
Thin: condolences- sympathy for another’s suffering
10
Q
don
A
to give
Think: donate
11
Q
dub:
A
doubt
Think: dubious- doubtful
12
Q
duct
A
to lead
Think: orchestra conductor
13
Q
dur
A
hard
Think durable
14
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dys
A
faulty or broken
Think: dysfunctional
