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Greek and Latin
Roots
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| geo/terra | earth: geology, territory |
| human | man: humaitarian, humane |
| hydro/hydra | water: hydroelectric, hydrogen |
| meter | measure: thermometer, centimeter, barometer |
| port | carry: portable, transport, import |
| sphere | sphere: hemisphere, stratosphere |
| aqua | water: aquamarine, aquarium |
| audi | hear/listen: audible, auditorium, audition |
| dict/dic | say, speak: dictator, dictionary, dictate |
| fac/fec/fic | make, do: factory, effective, efficient |
| spec/spect | see: inspect, suspect, spectator |
| tri | three: tricycle, tripod |
| bio | life: biology, biography |
| extra- | outside: extracurricular, extraordinary |
| inter- | among, between: interpret, intercede |
| semi- | half; semiannual, semicircle |
| -ation | state or quality of: desperation,starvation, cauction |
| -ous | full of: nervous, joyous |
| -tion/-sion | state or quality of: attention, fascination |