Latin/Greek Roots 1
Based on the latin roots we have learned, what does the word "justice" mean?
The fair or right way of doing something.
Based on what we know from latin and greek roots, what does the word "benefit" mean?
Having something positive given to you or someone else.
Based on our Greek and Latin roots, what does the word "credit" mean?
Having something before paying for it.
Based on our Greek and Latin roots, what does the word "pedicure" mean?
A treatment that makes feet soft and pretty.
Based on our Greek and Latin roots, what does the word "manicure" mean?
A treatment that makes hands soft and pretty.
Based on what we know about latin and greek roots, what does "incorruptible" mean?
It cannot be damaged or broken.
What does the greek root "ped" mean?
foot
What does the latin root "ject" mean?
thrown
What does the latin root "mit" mean?
send
What does the latin root "dict" mean?
To speak or say.
What does the greek root "graph" mean?
write
What does the latin root "man" or "manu" mean?
Hand
What does the latin root "scrib" or "script" mean?
to write
What does the latin root "spec" or "scope" mean?
To look or see.
What does the latin root "port" mean?
To carry.
What do the latin roots "ben", "bene", and "bon" mean?
good or well
What does the latin root "cred" mean?
believe
What does the latin root "sect" mean?
To cut or separate
What do the latin roots "jur", "jus", and "jud" mean?
law
What do the latin roots "mal" or "male" mean?
bad or worse
Based on what we know about greek and latin roots, what does the word "malnutrition" mean?
Having a lack of nutritional value or food.
Based on what we know about greek and latin roots, what does the word "benevolent" mean?
Kind- hearted or a caring personality.
Based on what we know about greek and latin roots, what does the word "manuscript" mean?
A book or music that is written by hand.
Based on what we know about greek and latin roots, what does the word "committee" mean?
A group of people who are put together for a purpose.
Based on what we know about greek and latin roots, what does the word "verdict" mean?
A decision that is made for a case by the jury.