Latin Roots I
The latin root aud means to listen or hear. What does the word Auditorium mean?
a place for hearing
the greek root bio means life what does Biology mean?
the study of life
the latin root vac means empty what does the word vacant mean?
a house that is empty
A document with writing on it
the latin root ped means foot what does pedicure mean?
To take care of your feet.
The latin root spec means to see what does spectator mean?
someone who watches
the latin root Herba means plants. What does the word herbivore mean?
eats only plants
The latin root stru means to build what does the word construction
The root trans means to carry what does the word transport mean?
to carry something over a distance
The root tele means far what does the word telephone mean?
device that allows conversation over a distance
the latin root equa means equal. What does the word equation mean?
a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal
the latin root dent means tooth. What does Dentures mean?
Fake teeth
the latin root cap means head what does the would captain mean?
Head of the team.
the root aqua means water what does aquaphobia mean?
Fear of water
The greek root phon means sound. What does the word microphone mean?
and object, To make the sound bigger.
The latin root corp means body. What does the worse incorporated mean?
United into one body; combined.
the greek root therm means heat. What does hypothermia mean?
Lack of heat?
the greek root chron means time. What does Chronological mean?
The order of something through time.
The greek root aer means air. What does the word aerobics mean?
exercise involving, or requiring oxygen"
The greek root zo means animal. What does the word Zodiac mean?
sculptured animal figure
The latin root prim means first. What does Primate mean?
Highest or first animal.
The latin root port means to carry. What does porter mean?
Someone who carries things for you
government by the people
The greek root geo means earth. What does the word geothermal mean?
relating to, or utilizing the heat of the earth's interior;
The latin root tract means to pull. What does the word attract mean?
to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull