Latin & Greek Root Words

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What does the root 'circ-' mean?

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circle/ring

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What does the word 'evacuate' mean?

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to remove people from a situation of danger; to leave a dangerous place

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What does 'strict' mean in the context of 'draw tight'?

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to draw tight means to make something firm or taut.

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What is the meaning of the Greek root 'therm'?

Back

heat

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What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

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self

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What does the root 'graph' mean?

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to write or draw

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What does the prefix 'bio-' refer to?

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life

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What does the root 'phon' mean?

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sound

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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across or through

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What does the root 'spect' mean?

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to look or see