Root Meanings
This root means “to hear.”
What is aud/audi
Prefix in irregular meaning “not.”
What is ir-?
A shiny, black substance used in pencils
What is graphite?
Heard or able to be heard.
What is audible?
A person walking in a city or along a road.
What is a pedestrian?
This root means “write/draw.”
What is graph?
Prefix in illegal meaning “not.”
What is il-?
A paper copy of a document made with a special machine.
What is photocopy?
A picture made by a camera
What is a photograph?
A device that measures steps or walking distance.
What is a pedometer?
This root means “light.”
What is photo?
Prefix in antiseptic meaning “against/opposite.”
What is anti-?
A person, bank, or company that lends money.
What is a creditor?
A lens that makes faraway objects appear closer.
What is a telephoto lens?
A treatment to improve the appearance and health of the feet and toenails.
What is a pedicure?
This root means “believe/trust.”
What is cred?
Prefix in counteract meaning “against/in opposition.”
What is counter?
A doctor who treats injuries and diseases of the foot.
What is podiatrist?
A tiny particle of light.
What is a photon?
A support for a camera that has three legs.
What is a tripod?
These roots mean “foot.”
What is ped/pod?
Prefix in deprive signaling “down/away/reverse.”
What is de-?
A strong feeling of dislike.
What is antipathy?
A large room where people gather to hear a speech or watch a performance.
What is an auditorium?
Something made to look like an exact copy to trick people.
What is counterfeit?