Greek & Latin Roots Flashcard 16

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What does the Greek or Latin root 'solo' mean?

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One or alone.

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What does the Greek or Latin root 'bene' mean?

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Good or well.

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What does the Greek or Latin root 'mal' mean?

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Badly or evil.

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What does the word 'malnourish' mean based on the root 'mal'?

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Poorly fed.

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What does the word 'benediction' mean based on the root 'bene'?

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A blessing.

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

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Solitary.

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

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Benefit.

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

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Malicious.

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What does the Greek or Latin root 'ure' refer to?

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It often refers to a process or result, as in 'failure'.

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What does the Greek or Latin root 'hemi/semi' mean?

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Half.