Greek Roots

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What does the Greek root 'nym' mean?

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word

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What does the Greek root 'tele' mean?

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far off

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What does the Greek root 'meter' mean?

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measure

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What does the word 'telephone' mean?

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a device that helps sound travel a long way

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What does the word 'thermometer' mean?

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a device used for measuring temperature

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What does the Greek root 'therm' mean?

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heat

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What does the Greek root 'phon' mean?

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sound

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'nym'?

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synonym

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'tele'?

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television

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'meter'?

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speedometer