Greek and Latin Root Words

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What does the root 'graph' mean?

Back

write or draw

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What does the root 'logy' mean?

Back

the study of something

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What does the root 'port' mean?

Back

carry

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What does the word 'portable' mean?

Back

able to be easily carried

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What does the root 'meter' mean?

Back

measure

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What does the word 'ergometer' mean?

Back

an exercise machine that measures how much you have moved

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What does the root 'scope' mean?

Back

look at or observe

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What does the root 'therm' mean?

Back

heat

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What does the root 'miss' mean?

Back

send

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What does the word 'missile' mean?

Back

a weapon designed to be sent in the direction of a target