Latin Root Flashcard

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What is the meaning of the Latin root 'port'?

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To carry.

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What does the term 'airport' break down into in Latin roots?

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Air + harbor.

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What is the function of an airport?

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It serves as a harbor for airplanes.

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What does 'report' mean when broken down into its Latin roots?

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Back + carry.

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What is a passport?

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A document that allows passage to carry oneself to other countries.

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What does 'passport' mean when broken down into its Latin roots?

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Permission to go + carry.

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What is the significance of understanding Latin roots in English?

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It helps in deciphering the meanings of complex words.

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Can you give an example of a word that uses the root 'port'?

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Support, which means to carry from below.

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What does the prefix 'air' signify in the word 'airport'?

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It signifies something related to the atmosphere or flying.

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What is the relationship between 'report' and 'porter'?

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Both share the root 'port', meaning to carry.