Greek & Latin Roots and Affixes

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What does the word 'affix' mean?

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A letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning (e.g. prefix or suffix).

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What does the word 'verify' mean?

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To prove, show, find out, or state that something is true or correct.

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What is an 'auditorium'?

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A place where people hear and see a show or a presentation.

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What root word means 'heat'?

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therm.

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What does the word 'precise' mean?

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Very accurate and exact.

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What is a 'prefix'?

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A letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a 'suffix'?

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A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the root 'meter' mean?

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To measure.

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What does the root 'rupt' mean?

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To break or burst.

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What does the root 'grad, gres' mean?

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To step or go.