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Cheek7Vocab
Greek and Latin Roots
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aud | hear |
| audi | hear |
| auditorium | large room, hall, or other venue where a audience gathers to watch a speech, performance, other event |
| audible | describing sound that can be heard |
| audience | people who gather to listen to or watch something; the opportunity to be heard, as in an interview |
| audio | of or relating to recorded sound, whether transmission or reception |
| audition | trial performance to appraise the talents of a person such as an actor or musician |
| bio | life |
| biology | the science that deals with living things and processes vital to living things |
| antibiotic | a substance that is used to cure infections by destroying bacteria |
| biohazard | a biological substance or condition that puts people or the environment at risk |
| biography | the true story of a person’s life as retold by another person |
| biohazard | a biological substance or condition that puts people or the environment at risk |
| chron | time |
| chronic | persisting over a period of time, usually a long time; happening over and over again |
| chronicle | an account of events in the order they occurred |
| chronological | arranged by order of time, from the earliest to the most recent |
| chronometer | an instrument that measures time precisely |
| synchronize | to cause things to occur at the same time, often at the same speed or rate |
| cred | believe |
| credential | a singular skill, experience, or accomplishment that sets a person apart |
| credible | believable or convincing; able to be trusted |
| creditor | a person, bank, or company that lends money to someone |
| creed | a system of basic beliefs, often a religion, that are followed by individuals or a group of people |
| Incredulous | unwilling or unable to believe; feeling or showing a lack of belief |