arm
What is the meaning of arm (root word)
army or weapon
What is the meaning of the root fen?
to strike
What is the meaning of the root cid/cis
cut off, kill, or to be brief
What is the meaning of the word armada?
A group of ships used in war
What is the meaning of the word fender
a wheel cover that protects a vehicle on a bike or a car
What is the meaning of the word incisor?
A tooth with a sharp edge
Why does the word "armory" have the root "arm" in it?
Because arm means weapon and an armory is where someone stores weapons.
Why do you think the root fen is in the word "offense?"
Because to offend someone means to strike pain.
Why does the word "decide," have the root cid in it?
Because you have to cut off the other options.
What do you think the word disarm means?
To take away or put away weapons
What do you think the word inoffensive means?
Something that would not be offensive.
What do you think the word fungicide means?
Something that kills fungus
What do you think the word disarmament means
An agreement to stop war
What do you think the word defenseless means?
To not be able to defend yourself.
What do you think the word exorcism means?
To kill a bad spirit in religious practices