Latin and Greek Root Words

Latin and Greek Root Words

Where do lots of our words come from?

Multiple Choice

Can you guess the matching definition for each word?

Laborious

• Unfriendly

• Hardworking or difficult

• A layer of hot air covering the earth

• A second copy of something

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What does Duplicate mean?

• Unfriendly

• Hardworking or difficult

• A layer of hot air covering the earth

• A second copy of something

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What does anti-social mean?

• Unfriendly

• Hardworking or difficult

• A layer of hot air covering the earth

• A second copy of something

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What does Thermosphere mean?

• Unfriendly

• Hardworking or difficult

• A layer of hot air covering the earth

• A second copy of something

Understanding Unfamilar Words from Greek and Latin

Understanding unfamiliar words from Latin and Greek: 

Did you know Greek and Latin words form the basis, or root, for many words in the English language? Sometimes we come across words that not even context clues can help us define.  So, understanding the root of as many words as possible will help us decipher complex words that are unfamiliar to us. In this way, if you understand the root, a simple suffix or prefix won't deter you from comprehension.

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Write a few words that that use these prefixes (before) or suffixes (after).

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baro........

An instrument used to measure air pressure

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.......pathic

To be able to communicate without speaking/by thought

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...nomical

An extremely high amount of something

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in....ible

Something so quiet that you can't hear it

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......cracy

A system of government by one person with absolute power

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...bio...........y

A piece of writing about the self

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.......uous

Lacking thought or intelligence; empty-headed