Unit 8: form-/struct-/migr- Flashcards
The root meaning to shape
form-
The root meaning to build or make up
struct-
The root meaning to move or wander
migr-
(verb) to be the same as or similar to something; to obey/agree with something; to do what other people do or behave in a way that is accepted by most people.
conform
(noun) something that is formed or created; an orderly arrangement or group of people, ships, or airplanes
formation
(verb) to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.
reform
(adjective) used to describe the time when someone or something is growing or being formed
formative
(verb) to understand an action, event, remark, etc. in a particular way; to understand the meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence
construe
(noun) to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes it difficult to see
obstruct
(adjective) helping to develop or improve something; helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative
constructive
(verb) to leave a country or region to live elsewhere
emigrate
(noun) a person who comes to a country to live there
immigrant
(adjective) moving from one place to another at different times of the year; migrating regularly
migratory