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LH -Gr. & Lat. Roots
Helgerson - Mythology - Greek Root words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| arch | chief, primary or first - ex. archetype |
| archaeo | ancient/primitive - ex. archaeology |
| aster/astra | star - ex. astronomy |
| audi | hear - ex. audible |
| bene | good/well - ex. benefit |
| bio | life - ex. biology |
| brev | short - ex. abbreviation |
| chloro | green - ex. chlorophyll |
| chrono | time - ex. chronology |
| derm | skin - ex. dermatologist |
| dic/dict | speak - ex. dictionary |
| fer | carry - ex. transfer |
| fix | fasten - ex. affix |
| gen | birth - ex. generate |
| geo | earth - ex. geography |
| graph | write - ex. graphic |
| hemo | blood - ex. hemoglobin |
| herb | plants - ex. herbaceous |
| hydro | water - ex. hydrate |
| jur/just | law - ex. jury |
| log/logue | word/thought - ex. dialogue |
| luc | light - ex. lucid |
| manu | hand - ex. manual |
| meter/metr | measure - ex. thermometer |
| neg | no - ex. negate |
| ocu | eye - ex. ocular |
| olig | few - ex. oligarchy |
| op/oper | work - ex. operation |
| osteo | gone - ex. osteoporosis |
| path | feeling - ex. sympathy |
| ped | child - ex. pediatrics |
| phil | love - ex. philosophy |
| phys | body/nature - ex. physical |
| pod | foot - ex. podiatrist |
| proto | first - ex. prototype |
| pseudo | false - ex. pseudonym |
| scrib/script | write - ex. scribble |
| sect | cut - ex. dissect |
| sol | alone - ex. solitary |
| struct | build - ex. construct |
| tact | touch - ex. contact |
| tele | far off - ex. telephone |
| ter/terr | earth - ex. territory |
| vac | empty - ex. vacant |
| ver | truth - ex. verify |
| verb | word - ex. verbal |
| vid/vis | see - ex. video |