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Vocabulary: Unit 5-8
Greek/Latin Roots-Second 1/2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ast (also astr) | star EX: asterisk, astronaut, astronomy |
| fac | make EX: artifact, factory, manufactured |
| geo | earth EX: geology, geography, geothermal |
| morph | shape EX: morph, metamorphosis |
| rupt | break EX: bankrupt, erupt, interrupt |
| brev | short EX: abbreviate, brevity |
| cap | head EX: capstone, captain, capital |
| ord | row, or rank EX: order, ordinary, extraordinary |
| phil | love EX: philosopher, philanthropist |
| san | health EX: sanitary, sane, sanitation |
| log | word EX: dialogue, apologize |
| max | greatest EX: maximize, maximum |
| nov | new EX: novel, novice, novelty |
| pel | drive EX: propel, repel, propeller |
| strict | draw tight EX: restrict, restricted, constrictor |
| mand | order EX: command, mandatory |
| min | small, or less EX: minor, minus, minority |
| neg | no EX: negative, renegade |
| orig | beginning EX: original, aboriginal |
| trib | give EX: distribute, contribute |