Roots 101-110 Flashcards by Adrian Hsu

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What does ‘somn’ mean?

A

sleep

Examples: insomnia; somnambulist

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What does ‘soph’ mean?

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wisdom

Examples: sophomore; philosophy; sophisticated

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What does ‘spir’ mean?

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breathe

Examples: conspire; respiration; perspire

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What does ‘sub’ mean?

A

under

Examples: submarine; subordinate; insubordination

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What does ‘tact’ mean?

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touch

Examples: contact; tactile

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What does ‘tempor’ mean?

A

time

Examples: temporary; extemporaneous

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What does ‘term’ mean?

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end

Examples: terminate; terminal; interminable

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What does ‘ter(r)’ mean?

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land

Examples: territory; terrace; terrain

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What does ‘therm’ mean?

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heat

Examples: thermos; thermometer; thermostat

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What does ‘tract’ mean?

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draw, pull

Examples: extract; attract; detract; retract; distraction

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