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Latin Roots:Lesson11
Latin Roots: Lesson 11
| Root/Prefix/Suffix | Meaning | Example Word |
|---|---|---|
| liter | letter | literature |
| litig | dispute; quarrel; sue | litigation |
| leg, lig, lect | choose; gather | eligible |
| leg, lect | read | legible |
| leg | law | illegal |
| lig | bind | ligature |
| string, strict (strain, straint) | bind | stringent |
| stingu, stinct | prick; prick out; quench | distinct |
| stimul | goad; rouse | stimulate |
| pung, punct (point) | point; prick | pungent |
| pugn, pug | fight; fist | pugnacious |
| scrib, script | write | inscription |