Roots and Their Meanings Flashcard

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What does the root 'cosm/o' mean?

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The root 'cosm/o' refers to the universe or world.

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Which word is an example of the root 'cosm/o'?

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Cosmos.

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What does the root 'contra/o' mean?

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The root 'contra/o' means against or opposite.

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Which word is an example of the root 'contra/o'?

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Contradict.

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What does the root 'cogn/i' mean?

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The root 'cogn/i' means to know.

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Which word is an example of the root 'cogn/i'?

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Cognition.

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What does the root 'con' mean?

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The root 'con' means with or jointly.

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Which word is an example of the root 'con'?

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Connect.

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What does the root 'com' mean?

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The root 'com' means together or with.

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Which word is an example of the root 'com'?

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Commune.