Greek and Latin root words list 1-4 Flashcards

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Ab-

A

from, away

absent, abnormal

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a-

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on, in, to

across, along

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A-

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without, not

atheist

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co- con- com-

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together, with

cooperate, combing, concede

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pro-

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forward, before, in support of

proceed, procreate

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intra-

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within

intramural

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mega-

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great, huge

megaphone

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post-

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after, following

postpone

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-ous, -ious, -eous

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full of, characterized

adventurous, mysterious, courteous

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-ive, -itive, -ative

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inclined, tending toward an action

festive, talkative, sensitive

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-ic

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relating to, characterized by

energetic

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-ize

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to make, to cause to become

criticize, apologize

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-fy, -ify

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to make

satisfy

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-age

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result of an action, collection

manage

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-some

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characterized by a specific quality, condition, or action

awesome

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chron

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time

chronology

17
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aer, aero

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air

aerial, aerospace

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cede, ceed

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to go, yield, surrender

proceed

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ante-

A

in front of, before

antecedent