-flam, -pyro root words

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What does the root word '-flam' relate to?

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Fire or burning.

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What does the root word '-pyro' mean?

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Fire.

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What is a 'pyromaniac'?

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A person who has an obsession with starting fires.

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What does 'flammable' mean?

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Easily catches on fire.

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What does 'inflammable' mean?

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Also means easily catches on fire; it can be confusing because it sounds like it means the opposite.

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What does 'flamboyant' mean?

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Showy, colorful, and dramatic.

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What does 'inflammatory' mean?

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Likely to cause anger or strong feelings.

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What is 'pyrography'?

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An artistic design burned into wood.

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What is 'pyrotechnics'?

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The art of making or using fireworks.

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What is 'pyromania'?

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A psychological disorder characterized by an obsession with fire.