Science Latin and Greek Roots *Woojin* Flashcards
1
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Root: mine-
Examples: mine noun, verb
mineral water
minerals
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Origin: minera ‘ore. Latin
Meaning: ore, metals in the earth
2
Q
Root: vin-, vine-
Examples: vine
vinegar
vintage
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Origin: Latin
Meaning: vine, grapes
vintage … from a particular crop of grapes, old-fashioned
3
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Root: di-, du-
Examples: carbon dioxide
duo
divergent
diverse
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Origin: Latin
Meaning: 2, split