Latin Root Words Flashcards by Daniella Starr

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Acer/ Acid/ Acri

A

Bitter, Sour
Examples-
Acerbic, Acidic

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Agri

A

Field, Country
Examples-
Agriculture, Agribusiness

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Alb

A

White
Examples-
Albino, Alabaster

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Amic

A

Friendly
Examples-
Amicable, Inimical

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Aud

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Hear, Sound
Examples-
Audible, Audiology

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Bon

A

Good
Examples-
Bonanza, Bonus

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Ced/ Cess

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Go, Yield
Examples-
Recession, Recede

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Femin

A

Woman
Examples-
Feminine, Feminism

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Flect/ Flex

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Bend
Examples-
reflect, Flexible

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Foli

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Leaf
Examples-
Foliage. Defoliant

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Fract

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To Break
Examples-
Fracture, Fractal

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Lat

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Broad, Wide
Examples-
Latitude, Lateral

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Lingu

A

Language
Examples-
Bilingual, Linguistics

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Longus

A

Long
Examples-
Longevity, Longitude

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Magn

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Great, Large
Examples-
Magnificent, Magnitude

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Mar

A

Sea
Examples-
Maritime, Marine

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Mir

A

Amazement, Wonder
Examples-
Miraculous, Mirage

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Mit/ Miss

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Send, Cast
Examples-
Remit, Dismiss

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Mut

A

To Change
Examples-
Mutate, Mutation

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Naut

A

Sailor
Examples-
Nautical, Nautilus

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Nomin

A

To Name
Examples-
Name, Nominate

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Not

A

Note, Paper
Examples-
Notable, Noted

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Nov

A

New
Examples-
Novice, Novelty

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Port

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To Carry, To Bear
Examples-
Portal, Transport

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Pel/ Puls

A

Drive, Push
Examples-
Dispel, Repulse

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Port

A

Carry
Examples-
Transport, Portable

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Rupt

A

To Break
Examples-
Rupture, Interrupt

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Sed

A

Sit
Examples-
Reside, Sediment

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Sol

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Comfort, Soothe
Examples-
Consolation, Solace

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Tact

A

To Touch
Examples-
Contact, Tactile