Latin Roots

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Latin root of volunteer is 'vol' (will, wish). To volunteer means to:

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do willingly

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Word with the same root as 'diagram':

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diameter

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Water falls into tributaries (rivers/streams into larger bodies). The Latin root 'trib' means 'pay'. Which word comes from this root?

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contribute

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The rock must be porous enough to let water flow through it. The Latin root of 'porous' means 'Passage'.

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has openings

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The sun turns water into invisible moisture called water vapor. The Latin root of 'converts' is 'vert', meaning 'to turn'. What does 'converts' mean?

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changes

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Authorities may mandate a different location. The Latin root of 'mandate' is 'mand', meaning 'to order'. What does 'mandatory' mean?

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required

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Description before a tornado: air is ominously still. The root of 'ominously' is 'omen', meaning a threatening sign.

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fear

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The word manual comes from the Latin root man, meaning "hand". A manual can opener...

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operates by a person turning a lever

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Latin root of portable is port, meaning "to carry". A portable radio is:

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light