Root Words and Their Meanings

Front

rupt

Back

break or burst

Example: erupt (to break out suddenly)

Front

tract

Back

to pull or draw

Example: attract (to pull toward)

Front

form

Back

to shape

Example: transform (to change shape)

Front

port

Back

to carry; gate or entryway

Example: transport (to carry across)

Front

struct

Back

to build

Example: construct (to build together)

Front

dic(t)

Back

to say or tell

Example: predict (to say beforehand)

Front

cred

Back

to believe

Example: incredible (not believable)

Front

scrib/script

Back

to write

Example: manuscript (a written document)

Front

flex/flect

Back

to bend or curve

Example: flexible (able to bend easily)

Front

aud

Back

to hear or listen

Example: audible (able to be heard)