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Greek & Latin Root2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dox(opinion, praise) | *Orthodox(adj)-Conforming to beliefs or modes of conduct that are generally approved Orthodox are in the doctor category of careers. |
| Gen(Birth, race, produce) | Genesis(n)-The mode of formation of something We wrote a story that had its genesis in the fireside stories. |
| Gnos(know, learn, discern) | Abarognosis(n)-Loss of sense of weight. The doctor was not able to determine the cause of abarognosis. |
| Graph(write, written) | Autograph(n)-A person's own signature. Many celebrities have a hard time choosing which fan to give an autograph to. |
| Meter(Measure) | Kilometer(n)-A metric unit of length One kilometer is equal to 1000 meters. |
| Micro(tiny, small) | Microorganism(n)- An organism of microscopic size. There are many microorganisms o the Earth that scientist do not know about. |
| Morph(form) | dimorphic(n)-Representing two distinct forms. One of the most well known features of ant-societies is the dimorphism. |
| Logue(spoken or written) | Monologue(n)- A conversation dealing with one person. Many monologues are speeches and essays. |