Unit 1: Greek and Latin Roots

What is the meaning of the root word anti?

• for
• with
• against or opposite
• pro

What is the meaning of the root word astro?

• sun
• earth
• moon
• star

What is the meaning of the root word auto?

• self or same
• unique
• opposite
• different

What is the meaning of the root word bio?

• fire
• earth
• life
• water

What is the meaning of the root word chron?

• time or sequence
• space
• shape
• distance

What is the meaning of the root word cosm?

• Beauty or aesthetics
• Universe or space
• Order or world
• Time or history

What is the meaning of the root word cracy?

• belief
• government or rule
• religion
• faith

What is the meaning of the root word crat?

• to run
• rule or govern
• to sleep
• to eat

What is the meaning of the root word cycl?

• Cycle or bicycle
• Cylinder or tube
• Cyclops or one-eyed creature
• Circle or wheel

What is the meaning of the root word dem?

• country
• people
• animal
• food