Greek & Latin Root Words

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Identify the antecedent that led to Cassandra’s success at the skiing championships. What does "ante" in "antecedent" mean?

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before

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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Jameson D. McCormick was a generous benefactor at the University of Santa Ana, providing scholarships to freshmen. What does "bene" in "benefactor" mean?

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well

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

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Her noncommittal response left me wondering if she would attend the party. What does "non" mean in "noncommittal?"

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not

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

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The teacher encouraged students to engage in philanthropy during the holidays to care for elderly townspeople. What does "anthrop" mean in "philanthropy"?

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human

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

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Root "cred" in "credential" means?

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believe or trust

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

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Root of "omniscient"?

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all

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

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Root of "pro" in "protagonist"?

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first

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

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Tim’s voice was barely audible when he whispered his secret.

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hear or listen

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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Root of "circumference"?

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around or about

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

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Oil and water are a heterogeneous mixture. The root "hetero" in "heterogeneous" means?

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different

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CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B