Greek and Latin Roots

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What does the root 'cent' mean? (e.g., century, centipede, centennial)

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one hundred

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What does the root 'quad' mean? (e.g., quarter, quartet, quadruplets)

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four

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What does the root 'auto' mean? (e.g., autograph, automobile, autobiography)

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self

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What does the root 'ology' mean? (e.g., geology, mythology, zoology)

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the study of

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What does the root 'therm' mean? (e.g., thermometer, hypothermia, thermos)

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heat

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What does the root 'bio' mean? (e.g., biology, biography, biodegradable)

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life

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What does the root 'graph' mean? (e.g., autograph, graphic, biography)

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to write

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What does the root 'phon' mean? (e.g., telephone, phonics, symphony)

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sound

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What does the root 'port' mean? (e.g., transport, portable, import)

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to carry

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What does the root 'spect' mean? (e.g., inspect, spectator, spectacle)

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to look or see