Greek and Latin Root Words

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Microscope: tool for observing tiny things. Root 'scope' means 'look at'. What does 'micro' mean?

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small

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Root 'vis' means 'see'. Meaning of 'revise'?

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to look something over again to correct or improve it

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Root 'port' means 'carry'. Meaning of 'portable'?

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able to be easily carried

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Autograph: signature in own handwriting. Root 'graph' means 'write'. What does 'auto' mean?

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self

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A telephone carries sound from afar. What does the root 'phon' mean?

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sound

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Root 'flec' means 'bend or curve'. Meaning of 'reflect'?

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to bend back when hitting the surface

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Root scrib means write/draw. Meaning of describe?

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to write or tell about something

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Root 'geo' in geology refers to:

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earth or rock

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What does the root 'scope' in 'telescope' mean?

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look at or observe

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Root 'meter' means 'measure'. Ergometer means:

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an exercise machine that measures how much you have moved.