Greek and Latin Roots

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What does the root 'port' mean?

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carry

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What is the meaning of 'portable' as used in the sentence: 'I like having a portable radio so I can listen to music wherever I go.'?

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can play music anywhere

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What does the root 'dict' mean?

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speak

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What is the meaning of 'predict' based on the root 'dict' and the prefix 'pre-'?

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to speak before

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What does the prefix 'ex-' mean?

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out

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What does the root 'tend' mean?

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to stretch or strain

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What is the meaning of 'extending' in the sentence: 'Adam stretched, extending his arms to their full length.'?

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reaching

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What does the prefix 'con-' mean?

Back

with

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What does the root 'duct' mean?

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lead

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What is the meaning of 'conduct' in the sentence: 'One of the most important roles of a business leader is to know how to conduct a meeting.'?

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guide or direct