Greek and Latin Roots - Set 1

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antibiotic

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A substance that can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, often used in medicine to treat infections.

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transform

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To change in form, appearance, or structure; to convert.

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biography

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A written account of someone's life, detailing their experiences and achievements.

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centennial

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A 100th anniversary or celebration.

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circumnavigate

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To travel all the way around something, especially the Earth or an island.

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bio-

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A prefix meaning 'life' or 'living organisms', used in words like biology and biography.

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cent-

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A prefix meaning 'hundred', used in words like century and centennial.

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geo-

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A prefix meaning 'earth', used in words like geography and geology.

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-graphy

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A suffix meaning 'the study of' or 'writing about', used in words like geography and biography.

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-logy

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A suffix meaning 'the study of', used in words like biology and geology.