Greek Roots
Latin Roots
Word Meanings
Root Meanings
100

This Greek root means "life."

bio

100

What does the Latin root "aud" mean?

to hear or listen
100

Define the term "geology."

Science that deals with earth's physical structure

100

What does the root "therm" relate to?

Heat

200

What is the meaning of the root "tele."

far off

200

Provide an example of an English word that contains the Latin root "cent"?

cent, centennial, centigrade, centimeter, centipede, century, percent

200

What does the word "benevolent" mean?

having a desire to do good

200

The root "hydro" is associated with which substance?

Water

300

What does the Greek root "chrono" refer to?

time

300

What does the root word "dict" mean?

say or speak

300

Explain the meaning of "transportation."

Movement of goods and people from one place to another

300

Provide an example of a word containing the root "photo."

Photograph

400

Provide an example of a word with the Greek root "graph."

Biograph, Photograph, Paragraph, Cartography, Phonograph

400

Give an example of a word with the Latin root "port."

Import, export, deport, report

400

Define the word "relocate."

Move to a new place and establish a home or business there

400

What does the root "tele" refer to?

Long distance communication

500

The Greek root "bio" is associated with which field of study?

Biology

500

The Latin root "spect" is connected to which sense?

sight

500

What does "interact" mean?

To communicate, work, or participate in an activity with someone or something
500

Define the root "struct."

To build

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