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English 7
Commonly Used Roots - Examples
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| transact | to carry on or conduct business |
| enact | to make into a law or statute; to represent or act on stage |
| auditorium | a hall for public gatherings |
| audible | capable of being heard |
| biofeedback | a method of learning to control one's bodily functions by monitoring one's own brain waves, blood pressure, degree of muscle tension, etc. |
| bionics | the study of how humans and animals perform certain tasks and solve certain problems |
| discredit | to destroy the reputation of; defame |
| credible | believable |
| credulous | gullible; willing to believe or trust too readily |
| Democrat | a member of the Democratic party |
| demographics | of or pertaining to demography |
| contradict | to imply denial of |
| verdict | a judgement |
| allocate | to set apart for a a particular purpose; assign or allot |
| manipulate | to influence skilfully in an unfair manner |
| manuscript | any text not printed |
| pedestal | a supporting structure or piece; base |
| populace | all the inhabitants of a place; population |
| portable | capable of being transported |
| insignia | a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor |
| significant | important; of consequence. |
| spectator | a person who is present at and views a spectacle, display, or the like; member of an audience. |
| spectacle | a public show or display |
| detract | to take away a part, as from quality |
| contract | an agreement enforceable by law. |
| evidence | tends to prove or disprove something |
| providence | prudent management of resources; prudence. |
| revolver | a person or thing that revolves. |
| evolve | to develop gradually |