Roots/Definitions
What does this word mean based on it's root?
Roots/Definitions
What does this word mean based on it's root?
What does this word mean based on it's root?
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aud

hear

100

The belligerent comments led to a fight. 

fighting words

100

loc

place

100

rebellion

organized resistance against a government

100

The candidate gave a compelling speech in hopes of acquiring voters. 

persuasive/convincing

pel=drive

200

bell

war

200

The pedometer that she wore indicated that she walked two miles around the park. 

device that measure distance traveled by a person

ped=foot

meter= measurement

200

mor

custom

200

manufacture

to make/build/construct something by hand

200

Some residents of Texas have claimed that Texas should secede from the US and become its own country. 

leave/remove

300

ced

go

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The hand written card given to her by her mother was quite sentimental to her. 

brought about feelings of love, care, nostalgia

300

mit

send

300

audio location

to pinpoint the location of something using sound waves

300

Since it was Jenny's first time to take tennis lessons, she felt like a novice player.

new

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fac

make

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In which location should we meet to play softball?

place

400

nov

new

400

projector

to display something on a different surface/enlarge

400

Winning the game really boosted the team's morale!

morale= state of self-confiedence

mor=custom/manner/habit

500

leg

law

500

The conductor directed the orchestra to play thunderously during the performance. 

person who leads/directs

500

pel

drive

500

transmit

to send across something (such as a message)

trans=across

mit=send

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The story was so incredulous that I couldn't believe a word of it!

unbelieveable

in= not

cred= believe