Greek & Latin Roots Part 2 Unit 5 Head to Toe

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What does 'impede' mean?

Back

To slow the movement, progress, or action of someone or something.

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What does 'captivate' mean?

Back

To attract and hold the attention of someone by being interesting, pretty, etc.

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What does 'precipitation' mean?

Back

Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, sleet.

Front

What does 'manual' mean?

Back

Doing or involving hard physical work; of or relating to using the hands.

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What does 'manipulate' mean?

Back

To deal with or control someone or something in a clever and selfish way.

Front

What is the root meaning of 'ped' in 'impede'?

Back

The root 'ped' means 'foot' or 'to walk'.

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What is the root meaning of 'cap' in 'captivate'?

Back

The root 'cap' means 'to take' or 'to seize'.

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What is the root meaning of 'cip' in 'precipitation'?

Back

The root 'cip' means 'to fall'.

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What is the root meaning of 'man' in 'manual'?

Back

The root 'man' means 'hand'.

Front

What is the root meaning of 'manipul' in 'manipulate'?

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The root 'manipul' means 'to handle' or 'to skillfully operate'.