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Greek/Latin Roots #1
Match the Roots with their meanings and examples
| Root | Root Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| act | do | action, actor, react |
| aero | air | aerobics, aeronautics, aerate |
| agri, agro | land, field | agriculture, agrarian, agribusiness |
| ambl, ambul | walk, go | ambulance, amble, ambulatory |
| anni, annu, enni | year | annual, anniversary, biennial |
| anthrop | mankind | anthropology, philanthropist |
| aqua | water | aquarium, aquatic, aqualung |
| ast | star | astronaut, asterisk, astronomy |
| audi | hear | audience, auditorium, audible |
| bibl | book | bibliography, bible |
| transact | to do, carry on, or conduct | act |
| aerodynamic | designed with rounded edges to reduce wind and air drag | aero |
| agronomy | the science of producing field crops | agri, agro |
| somnambulism | sleepwalking | ambl, ambul |
| annuity | a yearly payment of an allowance or income | anniI, annu, enni |
| misanthrope | someone who hates mankind | anthrop |
| aquamarine | a type of gemstone that is the color of water | aqua |
| astroid | a type of small planet or rock that orbits the sun and may enter the Earth's atmosphere | ast |
| audition | a sample performance for a listening audience meant to prove the performer's abilities | audi |
| bibliophile | someone who loves books | bibl |