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Word Roots Set 11
word roots
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| en | in, into |
| ergo/urg | work, power |
| gen | cause, birth , race, produce |
| metall | metal, mine |
| meter | measure |
| nom | name, law, custom, order |
| phob | fear of |
| pyro | fire, heat |
| ia | condition |
| ic | like, related to |
| ics | science, related to, system |
| ize | to make, to act |
| y | state of, quality, act, body, group |
| ergometer | a device for measuring work performance |
| metallurgy | the science of technology of extracting metals from their ores |
| energize | to make active |
| ergophobia | abnormal and persistent fear of work or the workplace |
| pyrometallurgy | chemical metallurgy that depends on heat action |
| ergonomics | the scientific design of products, machines, etc. to maximize user safely, comfort, and efficiency |
| ergogenic | increasing capacity for physical or mental labor |
| dys | bad, badly |
| eu | good, well |
| calypt | hidden, covered |
| pepts/pept/phor | bear produce |
| ia | condition |
| ic | like, related to |
| ide | thing belonging to |
| us | thing which |
| pepti | relating to digestion |
| eucalyptas | Austrailain evergreen tree with rigid leaves and protected flowers having medicinal and industrial value |
| dyspepsia | indigestion |
| peptide | a compound with amino acids |
| eupepsia | good digestion |
| euphoria | a feeling of great joy, excitement, or well-being |