PED Root Words practice

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pedal

Back

a lever that is moved with one's foot

Front

pedestrian

Back

a person who walks across the street

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biped

Back

an animal that walks on two legs

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impediment

Back

a hindrance or obstruction in doing something

Front

millipede

Back

a creature with 1000 feet

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tripod

Back

a three-legged stand used to steady a camera

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peddler

Back

a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place

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pedicure

Back

a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails

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pedal (in cycling)

Back

to push the pedals of a bicycle to make it move

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pedal (in music)

Back

a foot-operated lever that alters the sound of a musical instrument