Word Roots Lesson 9, level 4

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-ine

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A suffix meaning 'thing which; like, related to'. Example: 'marine' relates to the sea.

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turbidity

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The state of being cloudy or opaque due to the presence of suspended particles in a liquid.

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per-

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A prefix meaning 'through' or 'very'. Example: 'permeate' means to spread throughout.

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disturbance

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An interruption of a state of peace or quiet. Example: 'The disturbance in the classroom made it hard to concentrate.'

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ex-

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A prefix meaning 'out, away, from'. Example: 'exclude' means to leave out.

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-idity

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A suffix indicating a state or condition. Example: 'humidity' refers to the amount of moisture in the air.

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dis-

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A prefix meaning 'not' or 'opposite of'. Example: 'disagree' means to have a different opinion.

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turbulence

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A state of confusion or disorder. Example: 'The turbulence during the flight made passengers anxious.'

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perturbation

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A disturbance or deviation from the normal state. Example: 'The perturbation in the ecosystem affected many species.'

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turbine

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A machine for producing continuous power, often used in engines. Example: 'Wind turbines convert wind energy into electricity.'