3-7-23 WEEK 8

3-7-23

​Greek/Latin Roots

Root​	Meaning	Origin
​ped	foot​	Latin​

​Words:
​pedal, pedestal, pedestrian

Root​	Meaning	Origin
​pod	foot​	Greek

​Words:
​podiatrist, podium, tripod

Root​	Meaning	Origin
​man	hand​	Latin​

​Words:
​manual, manufacture, manuscript

​Word	​Definition
pedal​	​(verb) To turn or work a lever using the foot
pedestal​	(noun) The foot or stand of a column or other structure​
pedestrian​	(noun) A person who travels on foot​
podiatrist​	(noun) A person who specializes in the medical care of the human foot​
podium​	(noun) A raised platform on a stage that a person stands behind​
tripod​	(noun) A three-legged stand that is often used to balance a camera​
manual​	(noun) A handbook with directions or other useful information​
manufacture​	(verb) To make by hand or by machine​
manuscript​	(noun) A handwritten or typed piece of writing​

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of "pedestrian"?

• A handbook with directions or other useful information

• A person who specializes in the medical care of the human foot

• A person who travels on foot

• To make by hand or by machine

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of "podiatrist"?

• A handwritten or typed piece of writing

• A person who specializes in the medical care of the human foot

• A person who travels on foot

• To make by hand or by machine

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of "pedal"?

• To turn or work a lever using the foot

• A person who travels on foot

• The foot or stand of a column or other structure

• To make by hand or by machine

Multiple Choice

What is a tripod?

• A three-legged stand that is often used to balance a camera

• To turn or work a lever using the foot

• A handbook with directions or other useful information

• A handwritten or typed piece of writing

Multiple Choice

What is a podium?

• A three-legged stand that is often used to balance a camera

• A raised platform on a stage that a person stands behind

• To make by hand or by machine

• To turn or work a lever using hte foot

Multiple Choice

What is a manual?

• A handwritten or typed piece of writing

• To make by hand or by machine

• The foot or stand of a column or other structure

• A handbook with directions or other useful information

Multiple Choice

What is a pedestal?

• A handbook with directions or other useful information

• A raised platform on a stage that a person stands behind

• A person who specializes in the medical care of the human foot

• The foot or stand of a column or other structure

Multiple Choice

What is a manuscript?

• A handwritten or typed piece of writing

• A handbook with directions or other useful information

• To make by hand or by machine

• To turn or work a lever using the foot

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of "manufacture"?

• A handbook with directions or other useful information

• A handwritten or typed piece of writing

• To make by hand or by machine

• A person who travels on foot

Open Ended

We can use roots in words to decipher word meaning.

For example: If -phobia means fear of

What do you think zoophobia means?

Roots that mean look or see

• spec - look

• vis - see/look for

• scope - look at/observe

Open Ended

Write a word that includes one of the following roots:

spec, vis, or scope

Roots that mean write or draw

• scrib - write/draw

• graph - write/draw

Open Ended

Write a word that includes one of the following roots:

scrib or graph

Roots that mean sound or hear

• phon - sound

• aud - hear/listen

Open Ended

Write a word that includes one of the following roots:

phon or aud