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sed, sid, sess
roots meaning to sit, or settle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| assessor | an official who evaluates and settles on a value of a property for tax purposes. |
| president | an executive officer who sits in charge of a firm or organization |
| reside | to settle into a place to live; to exist |
| sedan | a closed automobile that has enough room for four people to sit comfortably |
| sedate | to help someone calm down; to help someone settle into a state of calmness |
| sedative | medicine used to help a person settle into a state of calmness |
| sedentary | fixed to one spot; marked by a great deal of sitting and very little exercise or travel. |
| sediment | the solid material that settles to the bottom of a liquid. |
| session | a meeting, class, or assembly where a group sits together. |
| residence | a home; a place where a person settles to live |