Roots 5

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dorm

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A root word meaning 'to sleep'. It is used in words like 'dormitory', which is a place where people sleep.

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hydro

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A root word meaning 'water'. It is used in words like 'hydroelectric', which refers to electricity generated by water.

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fract

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A root word meaning 'to break'. It is used in words like 'fracture', which means a break in a bone.

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carn

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A root word meaning 'flesh' or 'meat'. It is used in words like 'carnivore', which refers to an animal that eats meat.

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ject

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A root word meaning 'to throw'. It is used in words like 'eject', which means to throw out.

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pop

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A root word meaning 'to burst'. It is used in words like 'popular', which can mean widely liked or enjoyed.

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psych

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A root word meaning 'mind' or 'soul'. It is used in words like 'psychology', which is the study of the mind.

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struct

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A root word meaning 'to build'. It is used in words like 'construct', which means to build something.

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mem

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A root word meaning 'to remember'. It is used in words like 'memory', which refers to the ability to remember.

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bio

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A root word meaning 'life'. It is used in words like 'biology', which is the study of living things.