Greek & Latin Roots #6-10

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sect

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to cut

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hype

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over

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dic

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speak/say

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dis

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apart

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re

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again

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sect

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A root meaning 'to cut', found in words like 'section' and 'dissect'.

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hype

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A root meaning 'over', often used in words like 'hyperactive'.

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dic

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A root meaning 'to speak or say', seen in words like 'dictate' and 'dictionary'.

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dis

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A prefix meaning 'apart' or 'away', used in words like 'disagree'.

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re

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A prefix meaning 'again' or 'back', found in words like 'redo' and 'return'.