Greek and Latin Root Words

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What does the root micro mean?

Back

small

Front

peruse

Back

to look something over thoroughly to correct or improve it

Front

Portable

Back

able to be easily carried

Front

What does the root auto mean?

Back

self

Front

What does the root phon mean?

Back

sound

Front

Reflect (in the context of light on a mirror)

Back

to bend back when hitting the surface

Front

describe

Back

to write or tell about something

Front

What does the root geo mean?

Back

earth or rock

Front

What does the root scope mean?

Back

look at or observe

Front

What does the word pergometer mean?

Back

an exercise machine that measures how much you have moved through exercise