Root Words and Their Meanings Flashcard

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Filum

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Meaning: thread; Example: Filigree - delicate ornamental work made from fine wire.

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Patron-

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Meaning: protector or supporter; Example: Patronage - support given by a patron.

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Sider

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Meaning: lying in wait; Example: Insidious - proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

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Vigor

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Meaning: strength, vitality; Example: Invigorated - filled with energy or vitality.

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Cadence

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Meaning: rhythmic flow or beat; Example: Cadenced - having a rhythmic flow.

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Suffuse

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Meaning: to pour over; Example: Suffused - gradually spread through or over.

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Root Word

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A basic word from which other words can be formed; Example: 'Act' is a root word for 'Action'.

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Prefix

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning; Example: 'Un-' in 'Unhappy'.

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Suffix

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to modify its meaning; Example: '-ness' in 'Happiness'.

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Etymology

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The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.