Root Words Week 1

1. aud, aus

• Definition: hear, listen• Class Examples: • Audible- able to be heard• Auditorium- the part of a theater, concert hall, or other public building in which the

audience sits• Audio- sound, esp. when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced• Audition- an interview for a particular role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or

musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate's suitability and skill• Auditory- of or relating to the sense of hearing• Audience-the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play,

movie, concert, or meeting

2. loc, locoDefinition: PlaceClassroom Examples:

Locality-a place and its surroundings Locale-place where something happens or is supposed to

happenLocation-a place fit for or having some particular use Allocate-to divide and distribute for a special reasonRelocate-to move to a new locationLocomotion-the act or power of moving from place to

place

3. belliDefinition: WarClass Examples: Rebellion- an act of violent or open resistance to an

established government or rulerBelligerent- hostile and aggressive : a bull-necked,

belligerent old man.Bellicose- demonstrating aggression and willingness to

fight : a group of bellicose patriotsAntebellum- occurring or existing before a particular

war, esp. the American Civil War

4. jectDefinition: throwClassroom Examples:

Deject-make sad or dispirited; depressInject- drive or force (a liquid, esp. a drug or vaccine) into a

person or animal's body with a syringe or similar deviceProject-a plan or scheme to do somethingEject-to throw out especially by physical force or authority Object-a material thing that can be seen and touchedAbject-very low in spirit or hope Conjecture-an opinion or judgment based on little or no

evidence

5. pel, puls

6. lau, lav, lot, lut Definition: WashClassroom Examples:

Launder-to wash or wash and iron clothing or household linens

Lavatory-a small sink with running water and toiletsLotion-a thick, smooth liquid designed to be applied to the

skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposesAblution-washing oneself especially as a religious rite Dilute-to make thinner or more liquid by adding in and

mixing something

7. cap, cip, cept

Definition: Take Classroom Examples: Capable-having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or

achieve a specified thing Capacity-the maximum amount that something can contain Capture-take into one's possession or control by force Reciprocate-to give and take mutually Accept-consent to receive something offered Except-not including Forceps-a pair of pincers or tweezers used in surgery or in a

laboratory

8. brev

• Definition: Short• Class Examples: – Abbreviate-shorten (a word, phrase, or text)– Brevity-concise and exact use of words in writing

or speech; shortness of time– Brief-of short duration

9. grad, gressDefinition: Step, goClassroom Examples:

Grade-to make level or evenly slopingGradual-moving or changing by slight degrees Graduate-a holder of an academic degree or diploma Graduated (in steps, degrees)-move up to a more

advanced level or positionProgress-forward or onward movement toward a

destinationRegress-return to a former or less developed state

10. here, hes

• Definition: stick• Classroom Examples:– Adhere-to stick by or as if by gluing, suction,

grasping, or melting or believe in and follow the practices of

– Cohere-be united; form a whole– Cohesion-the action or state of sticking together

Root Words Week 2

1. luc, lum, lus, lunDefinition: lightClassroom Examples:

Translucent-not transparent but clear enough to allow light to pass through

Lumen-the unit of luminous flux in the International System, equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle

Luminary-a source of light; or a person who inspires or influences others

Luster-a shine or sheen especially from reflected light Lucent-glowing with or giving off lightLucid-expressed clearly; easy to understand

2. join, junctDefinition: joinClassroom Examples:

Adjoining-to add or attach by joiningEnjoin-to direct or urge (someone) to do somethingJuncture-an instance of joining or connecting Conjunction-a word or expression that joins together

sentences, clauses, phrases, or words Injunction-a court order commanding or forbidding

the doing of some act

3. graph, gram

Definition: write, written Classroom Examples:

Graph-a diagram that shows (as by dots or lines) the change in one variable in comparison with one or more variables

Graphic-visual art involving drawing, engraving, or lettering; giving a vivid picture with explicit detail

Photography-the art or practice of taking and processing photographs Autograph-a person's signature written by hand Graphite-a soft shiny black carbon that is used in making lead pencils Phonograph-a record player Bibliography-a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work Telegram-a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written

or printed form

4. sacr, sanc, secrDefinition: sacredClassroom Examples:

sacred – connected with God or dedicated to a religious purpose

sacrosanct – regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with

sanction – give official approval or permission for; a threatened penalty for disobeying a law

consecrate – to make or declare sacred; to dedicate to a religious or divine purpose

desecrate – treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; violate

5. pon, pos, pound

Definition: place, put Classroom Examples:

postpone – cause to take place at a later time; aftercomponent – a part of a larger wholeopponent – someone placed against someone elseproponent – a person in support of somethingexpose – make visible by uncovering impose – to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar in placeposture – a position of a person’s body; to behave in a way

intended to mislead others impound – seize and take legal custodyexpound – to present and explain in detail

6. phil

• Definition: love• Classroom Examples:– philanthropy – effort to increase the well-being of

humankind through aid, charity, etc.– philharmonic – devoted to or appreciative of

music– bibliophile – lover, collector of books– Philadelphia – city of brotherly love– Philosophy – love and pursuit of wisdom

7. bio

• Definition: Life• Class Examples:

Biography-an account of someone's life written by someone else.

Biopsy-an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease

Biology-the study of living organisms

8. auto, aut Definition: Self Class Examples: Automobile- a road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by

an internal combustion engine Autograph- a signature, esp. that of a celebrity written as a

memento for an admirer Automatic-working by itself with little or no direct human control Autobiography- an account of a person's life written by that person Author-a writer of a book, article, or report

9. carn

• Definition: Flesh• Classroom Examples:

Carnivorous-an animal feeding on other animals

Incarnate- embodied in flesh; in human form

Reincarnation-the rebirth of a soul in a new body

10. ced, ceed, cede, cess

Definition: move, yield, go, surrenderClassroom Examples:

Procedure-an established or official way of doing something

Proceed-begin or continue a course of actionCede-give up (power or territory) Concede-admit that something is true or valid after first

denying or resisting itIntercede-intervene on behalf of another Precede-come before (something) in timeRecede-go or move back or further away from a previous

position Secede-withdraw formally from membership in a federal

union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization Success-the accomplishment of an aim or purpose

Root Words Week 3

1. log, logo, -ologyDefinition: word, study, speechClassroom Examples:

Catalog-a list of names, titles, or articles arranged according to a system

Prologue-an introduction to a book or playDialogue-a conversation between two or more personsLogogram-a sign or character representing a word or

phrase, such as those used in shorthand and some writing systems

Zoology-a branch of biology concerned with the animal kingdom and animal life

Psychology-the science or study of mind and behavior

2. greg

Definition: herd, group, crowdClassroom Examples:

Gregorian-a calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 and adopted in Great Britain and the American colonies in 1752

Congregation-a group of people assembled for religious worship

Segregate-separate or divide (people, activities, or institutions) along racial, sexual, or religious lines

Gregarious-fond of company; sociable

3. phon

• Definition: sound• Classroom Examples:– phonograph – record player – Phonetic – relating to speech

sounds– symphony – elaborate

instrumental composition– telephone

4. scrib, scriptDefinition: writeClassroom Examples:

scribe – a person who copies out documents; one who writes

scribble – write or draw carelessly or hurriedlyinscribe – to write, print, carve, or engrave on a

surfacedescribe – to give an account in detail through wordsmanuscript – a text that has not yet been publishedprescribe – to advise or authorize the use of something

in writing

5. plac, plais

Definition: to please, to make happyClassroom Examples:

placid – calm and peaceful with little movement or activity; not easily upset

placebo - A harmless substance that has no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs.

placate – to make someone less angry or hostileComplacent – contented to a fault; self-satisfied and

unconcerned

6. sent, sensDefinition: feelClassroom Examples:

consent - permission for something to happenresent – to feel bitterness about somethingdissent – to differ in opinion or feelingsentimental – dealing with feelings of tenderness,

sadness, or nostalgiasense – a faculty by which the body perceives an

external stimulussensory – of or relating to the sensesdissension – disagreement that leads to discord

7. prehend

• Definition: seize• Classroom Examples:– apprehend – to seize and arrest– comprehend – to grasp mentally; understand– comprehensive – wide ranging; complete

8. caus, caut

• Definition: burn, heat• Classroom Examples: – Caustic-able to burn, destroy, or eat away by chemical

action– Cauldron-a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used

for cooking over an open fire – Cauterize-burning the skin or flesh of (a wound) with a

heated instrument or caustic substance, typically to stop bleeding or prevent the wound from becoming infected

9. reg, recti

Definition: straightenClassroom Examples:

regiment – organize according to a strict pattern; a permanent unit of an army

regular – arranged in a constant or definite patternrectify – put something right; correctcorrect – free from error; to put rightdirect – extending or moving from one direction to

another by the shortest way possiblerectangle – a plane figure with four straight sides

10. chron

Definition: TimeClassroom Examples:

Chronological-relating to the establishment of dates and time sequences

Chronometer-an instrument for measuring accurate time in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure

Synchronize-cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate

Chronicle-a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence