Unit 1: Greek and Latin Root Words

A small harbor where small boats can dock.

• aquifer

• marina

• aqueduct

• maritime

Related to electricity that is made from the energy of falling water.

• aquarium

• aquifer

• hydroelectric

• marina

On or near the sea.

• maritime

• marine

• aquatic

• hydroelectric

A channel that has been built to carry water over long distances.

• aqueduct

• maritime

• hydrant

• dehydrate

A glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live.

• marine

• aquatic

• aquifer

• aquarium

An upright pipe with a spout, nozzle, or other outlet, usually in the street, for drawing water from a main or service pipe, especially for fighting fires.

• marina

• hydrant

• hydroelectric

• dehydrate

Related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea

• marina

• aquatic

• marine

• aqueduct

To lose water or moisture; to become dry.

• marina

• dehydrate

• hydrant

• aquifer

Living or taking place in water.

• aquatic

• marine

• marina

• aquifer

An underground layer of rock that water continually moves through.

• dehydrate

• aquatic

• marina

• aquifer