Latin Roots

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What does the Latin root 'spect' mean?

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'Spect' means 'look at'.

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Which word contains the root 'spect'?

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Inspector, spectator, and spectacles all contain the root 'spect', which means 'look at'. 'Reporter' does not.

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What does the Latin root 'aud' mean?

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'Aud' means 'hear'.

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Which word contains the root 'aud'?

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Audio and audience contain the root 'aud', which means 'hear'.

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What does the Latin root 'dic' mean?

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'Dic' means 'to speak' or 'to say'.

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Which word contains the root 'dic'?

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Dictate and dictionary contain the root 'dic', which means 'to speak' or 'to say'.

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What does the Latin root 'vis' mean?

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'Vis' means 'to see'.

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Which word contains the root 'vis'?

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Vision and visible contain the root 'vis', which means 'to see'.

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What does the Latin root 'port' mean?

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'Port' means 'to carry'.

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Which word contains the root 'port'?

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Transport and portable contain the root 'port', which means 'to carry'.