Root Words/Word Stems

Root Words/Word Stems

Let's look at some more Root Words. Be prepared to go find example words that use the same word stem.

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Ambul: to move or walk (ambulance)

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Cardio: heart (cardiovascular)

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Cede: to give in, give up power or yield (intercede)

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Counter: against or opposite (counteract))

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Dem: people (democracy)

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Derm: skin (dermatitis)

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Equi: equal (equity)

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Hypno: sleep (hypnosis)

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Intra: within or into (intrapersonal)

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Ject: to throw (reject)

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