Master Root Word List

Master Root List page 1

Ms. Sterkel, English

Root : AB

Meaning : ( off, away

from, apart (prefix) ) Example : Abbreviation -

6, Abdicate - HS,

Abolitionist - 8, Absence -

6, Absolute - 6, Abstinence - HS, Abstract - 6,

Abundance - 7

Root : ABIL

Meaning : ( aptitude,

handy ) Example : CAPABILITY,

ABILITY, INCAPABILITY

Root : ABS

Meaning : ( off, away

from, apart (prefix) ) Example : ABSTRACT,

ABSTRACTION, ABSTRUSE,

ABSTAIN, ABSTEMIOUS,

ABSTENTION, ABSTINENCE

Root : ACER

Meaning : ( bitter )

Example : ACERBIC,

ACERBITY, EXACERBATE

Root : ACID

Meaning : ( sour )

Example : ACIDITY

Root : ACOU

Meaning : ( hearing )

Example : ACOUSTICS

Root : ACRI

Meaning : ( bitter, sour )

Example : ACRID,

ACRIMONIOUS

Root : ACRO

Meaning : ( highest, top,

tip, end ) Example : ACROPHOBIA,

ACRONYM, ACROBAT,

ACROPOLIS

Root : ACT

Meaning : ( move, go, do,

drive, urge, act ) Example : ACTION,

COUNTERACT, EXACT,

TRANSACT

Root : ACU

Meaning : ( sharp )

Example : ACUTE,

ACUMEN

Root : AD

Meaning : ( to, towards,

near (prefix) ) Example : Adequate - 7,

Adhere - 8, Adjourned - 8,

Admission - 6, Admonish -

HS, Adventurous - 5, Adversity - 8, Advocate - 7

Root : AER

Meaning : ( air ) Example

: AERODYNAMICS, AERIAL

Root : AG

Meaning : ( move, go, do,

drive, urge, act ) Example : AGENT,

AGENCY, AGENDA, AGILITY, AGITATE,

AGITATION, COAGULATE

Root : AGO

Meaning : ( move, go, do )

Example : AGOG

Root : AGOG

Meaning : ( leading,

bringing ) Example : DEMAGOGUE,

PEDAGOGUE, PEDAGOGY, SYNAGOGUE

Root : AGON

Meaning : ( contest,

struggle ) Example : PROTAGONIST,

AGONY, ANTAGONIST

Root : AGR

Meaning : ( field, land,

country ) Example : AGRARIAN,

AGRICULTURE,

PEREGRINATE

Root : AL

Meaning : ( to, towards,

near (prefix) ) Example : ALLOY

Root : ALI

Meaning : ( other, another

) Example : ALIAS, ALIBI,

ALIEN

Root : ALL

Meaning : ( other )

Example : ALLOMORPH,

PARALLEL, ALLEGORY, ALLERGY

Root : ALT

Meaning : ( high )

Example : ALTITUDE,

ALTIMETER, ALTAR,

EXALT, CONTRALTO

Root : ALTER

Meaning : ( other )

Example : ALTERNATE,

ALTERCATION,

ALTERCATE, ALTERNATIVE, ALTER EGO

Root : ALTR

Meaning : ( other )

Example : ALTRUISM

Root : AM

Meaning : ( love, friend )

Example : AMATEUR,

AMATORY

Root : AMB

Meaning : ( around, about,

both (prefix) ) Example : AMBLE,

AMBITION

Root : AMBI

Meaning : ( around, about,

both (prefix) ) Example : AMBIENT,

AMBIVALENCE, AMBIANCE, AMBITION, AMBIGUOUS,

AMBIGUITY, AMBIDEXTROUS

Root : AMBL

Meaning : ( walk, go ) Example : PREAMBLE

Root : AMBUL

Meaning : ( walk ) Example

: SOMNAMBULIST,

AMBULATORY, PERAMBULATE,

FUNAMBULIST, AMBULANCE



Root : AMEN

Meaning : ( pleasant )

Example : AMENITY

Root : AMI

Meaning : ( friend )

Example : AMIABLE,

AMITY

Root : AMIC


Example : AMICABILITY,

AMICABLE

Root : AMOR


Example : AMOROUS,

ENAMOR

Root : AMPHI

Meaning : ( on both sides,

both, two (prefix) ) Example : AMPHIBIAN,

AMPHITHEATER

Root : ANDR

Meaning : ( man )

Example : ANDROGYNOUS

Root : ANG

Meaning : ( a corner,

angle ) Example : ANGLE

Root : ANIM

Meaning : ( mind, soul,

spirit ) Example : EQUANIMITY,

ANIMOSITY, MAGNANIMOUS,

PUSILLANIMOUS

Root : ANIMA

Meaning : ( life, breath )

Example : ANIMATE,

ANIMAL

Root : ANN

Meaning : ( year )

Example : ANNIVERSARY,

ANNUITY, ANNUAL, PER ANNUM,

Root : ANTE

Meaning : ( before (prefix)

) Example : ANTECEDENT,

ANTERIOR, ANTEROOM

Root : ANTH

Meaning : ( flower )

Example : ANTHOLOGY

Root : ANTHROP

Meaning : ( man ) Example

: PHILANTHROPY,

LYCANTHROPE, MISANTHROPE

Root : ANTI

Meaning : ( against

(prefix) ) Example : ANTIDOTE,

ANTIPATHY, ANTISOCIAL,

ANTICLIMAX

Root : ANTIQU

Meaning : ( ancient )

Example : ANTIQUE,

ANTIQUITY

Root : APERT

Meaning : ( open )

Example : APPARATUS,

APERTURE, APRIL, APERIENT

Root : APO

Meaning : ( away (prefix) )

Example : APOCALYPSE,

APOLOGY, APOLOGIZE, APOGEE

Root : APT

Meaning : ( fit, join )

Example : APTITUDE,

ADAPT, INEPT, ADAPTATION

Root : AQU

Meaning : ( water )

Example : AQUATIC,

AQUARIUM, AQUEDUCT

Root : ARCH

Meaning : ( rule, govern )

Example : ANARCHY,

HIERARCHY, MONARCH, PATRIARCH, MONARCHY,

OLIGARCHY, HEPTARCHY

Root : ARCHAEO

Meaning : ( ancient, OLD ) Example

: ARCHAEOLOGIST,

ARCHAIC

Root : ARCHE

Meaning : ( chief, original,

first ) Example : ARCHETYPE

Root : ARCHI

Meaning : ( chief, first,

principal ) Example : ARCHITECT,

ARCHENEMY,

ARCHIPELAGO

Root : ARD

Meaning : ( burn )

Example : ARDENT,

ARDOR, ARSON

Root : ARIUM

Meaning : ( a place for

(suffix) ) Example : AQUARIUM

Root : ARMA

Meaning : ( weapon,

implements, arms, tools ) Example : ARMAMENT,

ARMADA, ARMADILLO, ARMISTICE, DISARM

Root : ART

Meaning : ( craft, skill )

Example : ARTIFICE,

ARTIFACT, ARTIST,

ARTISAN

Root : ARTILL

Meaning : ( equip )

Example : ARTILLARY

Root : ASTER Meaning : ( star )

Example : ASTERISK,

ASTEROID, ASTER,

DISASTER

Root : ASTR Meaning : ( star )

Example : ASTROLOGY,

ASTRONOMY, ASTRONAUT,

ASTRONOMER

Root : ATHL Meaning : ( contest )

Example : PENTATHLON,

DECATHLON, AHLETE

Root : ATROC Meaning : ( cruel )

Example : ATROCITY,

ATROCIOUS

Root : AU

Meaning : ( bird )

Example : AUSPICES,

INAUSPICIOUS

Root : AUCT

Meaning : ( increase )

Example : AUCTION

Root : AUD

Meaning : ( hear )

Example : AUDIT,

AUDITION

Root : AUDAC

Meaning : ( bold, dare )

Example : AUDACIOUS



Root : AUG


Example : AUGMENT,

AUGUST

Root : AUSTR

Meaning : ( south, the

south wind ) Example : AUSTRAL,

AUSTRALIA

Root : AUTO

Meaning : ( self (prefix) )

Example : AUTONOMY,

AUTOMOTIVE, AUTOMATIC, AUTOCRAT,

AUTOGRAPH

Root : AUX


Example : AUXILIARY

Root : AV

Meaning : ( bird )

Example : AVIATION,

AVIARY

Root : AVAL

Meaning : ( descend

rapidly ) Example : AVALANCHE

Root : BAT

Meaning : ( beat )

Example : REBATE,

DEBATE, BATTLE,

BATTALION, ABATE, COMBAT, BATTER

Root : BE

Meaning : ( on all sides;

overly; with a quality

(prefix) ) Example : Bedraggle - 7,

Behavior - 5, Belittle - HS,

Beloved - 5, Beseech - 7, Bestow - 5, Betray - 6,

Bewildering - 7

Root : BEL

Meaning : ( beautiful, fair,

fine ) Example : EMBELLISH,

BELLE

Root : BELL

Meaning : ( war )

Example : BELLICOSE,

BELLIGERENT, ANTEBELLUM, REBEL

Root : BENE

Meaning : ( good, well

(prefix) ) Example : BENEFACTOR,

BENEFIT, BENEVOLENT,

BENEFICE, BENEDICTION,

BENIGN

Root : BI

Meaning : ( life )

Example : biography,

biology, amphibious

Root : BI

Meaning : ( two, twice )

Example : bipartisan,

bipolar, binary

Root : BIBLI

Meaning : ( book )

Example : BIBLIOGRAPHY

Root : BIO

Meaning : ( life )

Example : BIOPSY,

BIOLOGY, ANTIBIOTIC, BIOMETRICS,

AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BIODEGRADABLE,

SYMBIOSIS

Root : BLUST

Meaning : ( blow violently

) Example : BLUSTER,

BLUSTEROUS, BLUSTERY

Root : BON

Meaning : ( good )

Example : BONNY,

BONUS, BONANZA

Root : BOTAN

Meaning : ( herb )

Example : BOTANICAL,

BOTANY

Root : BOUN

Meaning : ( good )

Example : BOUNTIFUL,

BOUNTY

Root : BRAC

Meaning : ( the two arms )

Example : BRACKET,

BRACELET, EMBRACE

Root : BREV

Meaning : ( short )

Example : BREVITY,

ABBREVIATE

Root : BRI

Meaning : ( brief, short )

Example : ABRIDGE,

BRIEF

Root : BULL

Meaning : ( boil, bubble )

Example : BULLET,

BULLETIN, BULLION

Root : BURS

Meaning : ( money, purse

) Example : BURSAR,

DISBURSE, REINBURSE

Root : BY

Meaning : ( side (prefix) )

Example : BYPASS,

BYSTANDER

Root : CAD

Meaning : ( fall, sink )

Example : CADENCE,

CADAVER, DECADENCE, CADUOUS

Root : CAL

Meaning : ( beautiful,

beauty ) Example : CALISTHENICS,

CALLIGRAPHY, CALOMEL

Root : CALCU

Meaning : ( pebble )

Example : CALCULABLE

Root : CALD

Meaning : ( hot )

Example : SCALD,

CALDRON

Root : CALOR

Meaning : ( heat )

Example : CALORIE,

CALORIC

Root : CAMP

Meaning : ( field )

Example : ENCAMPMENT,

CAMPAIGN, SCAMP,

CAMPUS

Root : CAN

Meaning : ( dog )

Example : CANINE,

KENNEL



Root : CAND

Meaning : ( burn, glow ) Example

: INCANDESCENT, CANDLE,

CANDOR

Root : CANDID

Meaning : ( white, clear,

sincere ) Example : CANDID,

CANDIDATE

Root : CANT

Meaning : ( sing, song )

Example : RECANT,

INCANTATION, CANTATA, ACCENTUATE, ACCENT

Root : CAP

Meaning : ( take, seize,

hold ) Example : CAPABLE,

CAPACIOUS, CAPTOR,

CAPTIVE, CAPTIOUS

Root : CAPIT

Meaning : ( head )

Example : DECAPITATE,

CAPITAL, CAPTAIN,

PRECIPITATE

Root : CAPITUL

Meaning : ( surrender,

agree, chapter ) Example : CAPITULATE,

RECAPITULATE

Root : CAPT

Meaning : ( head )

Example : CAPTION,

CAPTAIN

Root : CARD

Meaning : ( heart )

Example : CARDIAC,

CARDIOLOGY,

PERICARDIUM

Root : CARMEN

Meaning : ( song, magical

formula ) Example : CHARM,

CHARMING,

Root : CARN

Meaning : ( flesh )

Example : CARNELIAN,

REINCARNATE, CARNAGE, CARNAL, CARNATION,

CARRION, CARNIVAL

Root : CARR

Meaning : ( wagon, load a

wagon ) Example : CAREER,

CARRIAGE, CARICATURE

Root : CART

Meaning : ( a paper )

Example : CARTOON,

CARTEL, CARTRIDGE, CARTE-BLANCHE

Root : CAS


Example : CASCADE,

CASUALTY, OCCASIONAL,

CASUAL

Root : CAS/CID/CAD


Example : cascade,

casualty, occasional,

cadence,

Root : CAST

Meaning : ( pure, chaste )

Example : CASTIGATE,

CASTE, CHASTISE

Root : CATA

Meaning : ( down (prefix)

) Example : CATAPULT,

CATACLYSM, CATALYST

Root : CAU

Meaning : ( to guard

against ) Example : CAUTIOUS,

CAUTION

Root : CAULD

Meaning : ( warm, hot )

Example : CAULDRON

Root : CAUS

Meaning : ( reason, sake,

motive, case ) Example : CAUSE,

CAUSAL, BECAUSE,

CAUSALITY

Root : CAUST

Meaning : ( burn, heat )

Example : CAUSTIC,

CAUTERIZE

Root : CAV

Meaning : ( hollow )

Example : CAVITY

Root : CAVE

Meaning : ( beware )

Example : CAVEAT

EMPTOR, CAUTION

Root : CEAS

Meaning : ( go, yield )

Example : DECEASED

Root : CED


Example : antecedent,

accede, concede, intercede, precede, recede, secede,

cede

Root : CED/CESS


Example : ANCESTRY,

PROCEDURE, RECEDE,

SUCCESSION

Root : CEED


Example : proceed,

exceed, succeed

Root : CEIPT

Meaning : ( take, hold,

seize ) Example : RECEIPT

Root : CEIT


seize ) Example : CONCEIT

Root : CEIV


seize ) Example : DECEIVE,

CONCEIVE

Root : CELEB

Meaning : ( crowd )

Example : CELEBRATE

Root : CELER

Meaning : ( speed, swift )

Example : CELERITY,

ACCELERATE

Root : CENT

Meaning : ( hundred )

Example : CENTURY,

CENTIGRADE, CENTURION, CENTIPEDE, CENTUPLE,

CENTENNIAL



Root : CENTR

Meaning : ( center )

Example : ECCENTRIC,

CONCENTRIC, CENTRIFUGAL

Root : CEPT

Meaning : ( take, seize,

hold ) Example : concept,

exception, acceptable,

intercept

Root : CEPT


seize ) Example : ACCEPT,

CONCEPTION,

RECEPTACLE, CONCEPT,

EXCEPTION, INTERCEPT, ACCEPTABLE, DECEPTION,

RECEPTION, SUSCEPTIBLE,

Root : CEREBR

Meaning : ( brain )

Example : CEREBRAL

Root : CERN

Meaning : ( distinguish,

separate, observe ) Example : UNCONCERN,

DISCERN

Root : CERT

Meaning : ( sure, settled )

Example : CONCERT,

ASCERTAIN

Root : CESS


Example : ancestry,

ancestor, succession, success, excess, concession

Root : CHAL

Meaning : ( heat, warm )

Example : NONCHALANT

Root : CHAMP

Meaning : ( field ) Example : CHAMPIONSHIP

Root : CHAND

Meaning : ( white, bright ) Example : CHANDELIER

Root : CHANT

Meaning : ( sing ) Example : ENCHANTING,

CHANTCLEER

Root : CHAR

Meaning : ( wagon, load ) Example : CHARIOT

Root : CHAST

Meaning : ( pure, chaste )

Example : CHASTISE

Root : CHOR

Meaning : ( dance, chorus

) Example

: CHOREOGRAPHY

Root : CHROM

Meaning : ( color, pigment

) Example : CHROMOSOME,

CHROMATIC

Root : CHRON

Meaning : ( time )

Example : CHRONICLE,

CHRONIC, CHRONOLOGY, SYNCHRONIZE,

ANACHRONISM

Root : CID


Example : ACCIDENT,

ACCIDENTALLY, DECIDUOUS, OCCIDENTAL,

COINCIDENCE, INCIDENCE

Root : CIDE

Meaning : ( cut, kill, slay )

Example : SUICIDE,

GENOCIDE, HOMICIDE, REGICIDE, FRATRICIDE,

DECIDE, COINSIDE

Root : CIL

Meaning : ( unite, bring

together ) Example : COUNCIL,

RECONCILE, CONCILIATE

Root : CINCT

Meaning : ( bind )

Example : SUCCINCT,

PRECINCT, CINCTURE

Root : CINE

Meaning : ( motion

picture, move ) Example : CINEMATIC,

CINEMA, CINEMATOGRAPHY,

Root : CIP


seize ) Example : INCIPIENT,

RECIPIENT, RECIPE, ANTICIPATE,

RECIPROCATE, DISCIPLINE

Root : CIPIT

Meaning : ( head )

Example : PRECIPITOUS,

PRECIPITATE

Root : CIRC

Meaning : ( ring, circle )

Example : CIRCLE,

CIRCUS, CIRCUITOUS,

CIRCULAR, CIRCULATE

Root : CIRCUM

Meaning : ( on all sides,

around (prefix) ) Example : CIRCUMSPECT,

CIRCUMFERENCE,

CIRCUMLOCUTION, CIRCUMNAVIGATION

Root : CISE

Meaning : ( cut, kill )

Example : PRECISION,

PRECISE, INCISION, INCISIVE, EXORCISE,

SCISSORS, CONCISE, CHISEL

Root : CIT

Meaning : ( arouse,

summon, set in motion ) Example : EXCITE,

INCITE, RECITATION,

SOLICITOUS, ILLICIT

Root : CIV

Meaning : ( citizen )

Example : CIVIC,

CIVILIZED

Root : CLAIM

Meaning : ( declare, call

out ) Example : PROCLAIM,

ACCLAIM, EXCLAIM,

RECLAIMATION

Root : CLAM

Meaning : ( call out,

declare ) Example : clamor,

reclamation, exclamatory,

disclaim

Root : CLAR

Meaning : ( clear )

Example : CLARITY,

CLARION, DECLARE

Root : CLAUS

Meaning : ( close ) Example

: CLAUSTROPHOBIA



Root : CLEER

Meaning : ( clear )

Example : CHANTICLEER

Root : CLIN

Meaning : ( bend, slant,

lean ) Example : DECLINE,

RECLINE, INCLINE, CLIMAX

Root : CLIV

Meaning : ( slope )

Example : PROCLIVITY,

ACCLIVITY, DECLIVITY

Root : CLOIS

Meaning : ( close, shut )

Example : CLOISTER

Root : CLOS


Example : DISCLOSE

Root : CLUD

Meaning : ( shut, close )

Example : CONCLUDE,

PRECLUDE, INCLUDE, EXCLUDE

Root : CLUS

Meaning : ( shut, close )

Example : SECLUSION,

INCLUSIVE

Root : CLUS/CLUD


Example : preclude,

seclusion, inclusive, recluse

Root : COAGU Meaning : ( curdle )

Example : COAGULATE

Root : COGIT Meaning : ( think, know,

ponder ) Example : COGITATION

Root : COGNIT Meaning : ( know )

Example : INCOGNITO,

COGNITION,

RECOGNITION

Root : COGNIZ Meaning : ( know )

Example : COGNIZANCE,

RECOGNIZE

Root : COM

Meaning : ( with, together

(prefix) ) Example : Coherence - HS,

Committee - 5, Communication - 5,

Comparative - 7, Compassion - 6,

Compensation - 8, Complication - 7,

Compulsion - 8

Root : COMMUN

Meaning : ( common )

Example : COMMUNICATE,

COMMUNE, COMMUNITY

Root : COMP

Meaning : ( fill )

Example : COMPLETE

Root : COMPAR

Meaning : ( alike,

matching ) Example : COMPARE,

COMPARATIVE, COMPARABILITY

Root : CON

Meaning : ( cone )

Example : CONIFER,

CONICAL

Root : CONN

Meaning : ( know ) Example

: RECONNAISSANCE

Root : CONSUL

Meaning : ( deliberate,

take counsel, consult ) Example : CONSULT,

CONSULTATION

Root : CONTRA

Meaning : ( against,

opposite ) Example : CONTRADICT,

CONTRAST, CONTRARY

Root : COP

Meaning : ( copy )

Example : COPYRIGHT

Root : COPI

Meaning : ( plenty,

abindance ) Example : CORNUCOPIA,

COPIOUS

Root : CORD

Meaning : ( heart )

Example : CORDIALITY,

ACCORD, CORDATE, DISCORD, CONCORDANCE,

RECORDER

Root : CORON

Meaning : ( crown )

Example : CORONA,

CORONATION, CORONET, CORONER, CORNICE,

COROLLA, COROLLARY

Root : CORP

Meaning : ( body )

Example : CORPULENT,

CORPORATION, CORPSE, INCORPORATE

Root : CORT

Meaning : ( court )

Example : CORTEGE

Root : COSM

Meaning : ( world,

universe, order, ornament ) Example : MICROCOSM,

COSMOPOLITAN,

COSMONAUT, COSMETIC

Root : COUNTER

Meaning : ( against

(prefix) ) Example : COUNTERMAND

Root : COUR

Meaning : ( heart ) Example

: ENCOURAGEMENT

Root : COUR

Meaning : ( run )

Example : COURIER,

COURSE, COARSE

Root : COURS

Meaning : ( run )

Example : RECOURSE,

DISCOURSE, CONCOURSE

Root : COURT

Meaning : ( garden,

enclosure, farmyard ) Example : COURTLY,

COURTEOUS, COURTESY

Root : CRAC

Meaning : ( govern )

Example : aristocracy,

theocracy, democracy, autocracy

Root : CRAT

Meaning : ( govern )

Example : AUTOCRAT,

ARISTOCRAT, DEMOCRAT, TECHNOCRAT

Root : CREA

Meaning : ( make, create )

Example : CREATIVE,

CREATURE, RECREATION, PROCREATE

Root : CREAS

Meaning : ( grow, rise )

Example : INCREASE,

DECREASE



Root : CRED

Meaning : ( believe )

Example : credence,

credentials, creditor, credibility

Root : CRED

Meaning : ( believe )

Example : CREDO,

INCREDIBLE, INCREDULOUS,

CREDENCE, CREDENTIALS,

CREDITOR, CREDIBILITY

Root : CREET

Meaning : ( separate,

observe ) Example : DISCREET

Root : CRESC

Meaning : ( rise, grow )

Example : CRESCENDO,

CRESCENT

Root : CRET

Meaning : ( increase, grow

) Example : ACCRETION,

CONCRETE, CRESCENT,

SECRETE

Root : CRIMIN

Meaning : ( crime,

distinguish ) Example : DISCRIMINATE,

RECRIMINATE, CRIMINAL

Root : CRIT

Meaning : ( choose,

separate, a judge ) Example : CRITICAL,

CRITIC, CRITERION,

HYPOCRITE

Root : CRUC

Meaning : ( cross )

Example : CRUCIAL,

EXCRUCIATE, CRUCIFY

Root : CRUS

Meaning : ( cross )

Example : CRUSADE

Root : CRYPH

Meaning : ( hidden )

Example : CRYPTIC,

APOCRYPHAL

Root : CUB

Meaning : ( lie down )

Example : CUBICLE,

INCUBATE

Root : CULP

Meaning : ( blame, fault,

offense ) Example : CULPABLE,

CULPRIT, INCULPATE

Root : CULT

Meaning : ( till, cultivate ) Example

: HORTICULTURE,

AGRICULTURE, CULTURAL, CULTIVATE

Root : CUMB

Meaning : ( lay oneself, lie

down, recline ) Example : INCUMBENT,

SUCCUMB

Root : CUR

Meaning : ( run )

Example : concur,

CURRENT, INCUR, OCCUR, RECUR

Root : CUR

Meaning : ( run )

Example : concur,

incursion, precursor, recurrent

Root : CURA

Meaning : ( care, attention

) Example : ACCURATE,

CURIOUS, CURATE,

PROCURE, SECURE, SINECURE, CURE,

MANICURE

Root : CURR

Meaning : ( run )

Example : CONCURRENT,

RECURRENT

Root : CURS

Meaning : ( run )

Example : CURSORY,

EXCURSION, INCURSION, PRECURSOR

Root : CUS

Meaning : ( reason, sake,

case ) Example : inexcusable,

recuse, accusation,

excusable, excuse

Root : CYCL

Meaning : ( circle, wheel )

Example : CYCLICAL,

cyclone, unicycle, cyclops

Root : CYN

Meaning : ( dog )

Example : CYNICISM

Root : DACT

Meaning : ( teach )

Example : DIDACTIC

Root : DAIN

Meaning : ( worthy )

Example : DAINTY,

DISDAIN

Root : DAT

Meaning : ( give, push )

Example : DATE,

MANDATE

Root : DE

Meaning : ( away, off,

reversal, undoing,

downward completely (prefix) ) Example : Dedication - 7,

Deficiency - 8, Delegation - 8, Deliberate - 6, Delusion -

7, Desolate - 7, Destination - 6, Destructive - 8

Root : DEB

Meaning : ( owe )

Example : DEBENTURE

Root : DEBT

Meaning : ( owe )

Example : INDEBTEDNESS

Root : DECA

Meaning : ( ten )

Example : DECATHLON,

DECADE

Root : DEI

Meaning : ( God )

Example : DEIFY, DEITY

Root : DEL

Meaning : ( destroy, erase

) Example : INDELIBLE,

DELETERIOUS, DELETE, DELETION

Root : DEM

Meaning : ( people,

common people ) Example : DEMOCRACY,

DEMAGOGUE, EPIDEMIC



Root : DEMI

Meaning : ( half (prefix) )

Example : DEMITASSE

Root : DEMON

Meaning : ( demon )

Example : PANDEMONIUM

Root : DENDR

Meaning : ( tree )

Example : DENDRITE

Root : DENDRO

Meaning : ( tree ) Example

: PHILODENDRON

Root : DENS

Meaning : ( thick, close )

Example : DENSE,

DENSITY, CONDENSE, CONDENSATION

Root : DENT

Meaning : ( tooth )

Example : DENTURE,

DENTAL, DENTICULATE

Root : DERM

Meaning : ( skin )

Example : EPIDERMIS

Root : DEXTER

Meaning : ( right-hand )

Example : DEXTEROUS,

DEXTERITY

Root : DEXTR

Meaning : ( right side;

skillful ) Example : AMBIDEXTROUS

Root : DI

Meaning : ( day )

Example : SUNDIAL,

DIURNAL, MERIDIAN, DIARY, QUOTIDIAN

Root : DIA

Meaning : ( through,

between, apart (prefix) ) Example : DIAMETER,

DIAGNOSIS, DIALOG,

DIABETES

Root : DICAT

Meaning : ( declare,

speak, say ) Example : ABDICATE,

PREDICATE, DEDICATE

Root : DICT

Meaning : ( speak, declare

) Example : abdicate,

indictment, dedication,

dictatorial

Root : DICT

Meaning : ( speak, declare

) Example : abdicate,

indictment, dedication,

dictatorial, addicted, dictate, contradict, diction,

dictionary, interdict, predict, verdict,

benediction, malediction, valedictorian

Root : DIGN

Meaning : ( worthy,

merited ) Example : INDIGNANT,

DIGNITARY, DIGNITY

Root : DILIG

Meaning : ( choose, select,

like ) Example : DILIGENCE,

DILIGENT

Root : Direct from French

Meaning : ( crib, nursery )

Example : CRECHE

Root : Direct from Old

English Meaning : ( to be hale )

Example : WASSAIL

Root : Direct-Latin &

German Meaning : ( aromatic gum

) Example : MYRRH

Root : DIS

Meaning : ( not, none

(prefix) ) Example : Discreet - 8,

Disgrace - 6, Dismal - 6,

Dispel - 8, Disposable - 6, Disrupt - 8, Dissolve - 5,

Distortion - 8

Root : DIS

Meaning : ( apart,

asunder, away from (prefix) ) Example : DISPERSE,

DISSOCIATE, DISSOLVE

Root : DIT


Example : editorial,

addition, tradition, extradite, edition, perdition,

redition,

Root : DIT/DAT


Example : ADDITION,

EDITORIAL, EXTRADITE, TRADITION,

Root : DIVID

Meaning : ( divide )

Example : DIVIDEND,

DIVIDE, INDIVIDUAL, DEVISE, DIVISION, DEVICE

Root : DIVIN

Meaning : ( devine )

Example : DIVINITY

Root : DOC

Meaning : ( teach )

Example : DOCILE,

DOCTRINE,

DOCUMENTARY, DOGMATIC

Root : DOG

Meaning : ( opinion, praise

) Example : DOGMATIC,

DOGMA

Root : DOL

Meaning : ( grieve, worry,

suffer ) Example : INDOLENT,

CONDOLENCE, DOLEFUL

Root : DOMIN

Meaning : ( master, lord )

Example : DOMINATE,

DOMINEER, DOMINION,

DOMINO, PREDOMINATE

Root : DON

Meaning : ( give, gift )

Example : PARDON,

CONDONE, DONOR,

DONATION, GUERDON

Root : DONNA

Meaning : ( lady (Italian) )

Example : PRIMA DONNA

Root : DORM

Meaning : ( sleep )

Example : DORMITORY,

DORMANT, DORMER



Root : DORS

Meaning : ( back )

Example : DORSAL,

ENDORSE

Root : DOS

Meaning : ( back )

Example : DOSSIER

Root : DOT

Meaning : ( gift, give,

given ) Example : ANECDOTE,

ENDOWMENT, ANTIDOTE,

Root : DOU

Meaning : ( doubt )

Example : DOUBTFUL

Root : DOX

Meaning : ( opinion, glory,

praise ) Example : PARADOX,

ORTHODOX, DOXOLOGY

Root : DRA

Meaning : ( perform, act,

play ) Example : DRAMATIZE,

DRAMA

Root : DROM

Meaning : ( a running )

Example : HIPPODROME,

SYNDROME, PALINDROME, DROMEDARY

Root : DUB

Meaning : ( doubt )

Example : DUBIOUS

Root : DUC Meaning : ( lead, bring )

Example : SEDUCE,

DEDUCE, EDUCATE,

EDUCE, CONDUCE, INDUCE, DUCAT

Root : DUCT Meaning : ( lead )

Example : induct,

seductive, aqueduct,

conducive

Root : DUCT Meaning : ( lead )

Example : aqueduct,

conducive, induct,

seductive

Root : DULC Meaning : ( sweet )

Example : DULCET,

DULCIMER, DULCIFY,

DULCINEA

Root : DUR

Meaning : ( hard )

Example : OBDURATE,

DURESS

Root : DUR

Meaning : ( last )

Example : DURATION,

ENDURE, ENDURANCE

Root : DYNAM

Meaning : ( power )

Example : DYNAMITE,

DYNAMICS, DYNAMISM

Root : DYS

Meaning : ( bad, ill, sick,

abnormal, impaired ) Example : DYSENTERY,

DYSFUNCTION, DYSPLASIA

Root : ECU

Meaning : ( follow )

Example : EXECUTIVE,

EXECUTE, EXECUTOR

Root : EGO

Meaning : ( self, I )

Example : EGOCENTRIC,

EGOTIST

Root : EGOR

Meaning : ( speak )

Example : CATEGORY,

CATEGORIZE, ALLEGORY

Root : EGR

Meaning : ( field, land )

Example : PEREGRINATE

Root : EGRI Meaning : ( field ) Example

: PEREGRINATION

Root : EIDO Meaning : ( image, shape,

form ) Example : KALEIDOSCOPE

Root : ELAST Meaning : ( flexible )

Example : ELASTICITY

Root : ELECTR Meaning : ( electric )

Example : ELECTRODE

Root : ELIG

Meaning : ( select, pick out

) Example : ELIGIBLE,

DILIGENT, ELEGANT,

ELECTABLE, ELECTORATE,

Root : EMIA

Meaning : ( blood

condition ) Example : LEUKEMIA

Root : EMPT

Meaning : ( take, buy )

Example : EXEMPT,

PEREMPTORY, EXAMPLE, PREMIUM, REDEEM

Root : EN

Meaning : ( in, into, to

cover or contain (prefix) ) Example : Enchantment -

5, Enclosure - 6, Endure -

5, Energetic - 8, Engrave - 6, Enthusiastic - 7,

Environmental - 7, Envision - 8

Root : ENDO Meaning : ( within (prefix)

) Example : ENDOCRINE

Root : ENN Meaning : ( year )

Example : BIENNIAL,

CENTENNIAL, PERENNIAL

Root : EPI Meaning : ( upon (prefix) )

Example : EPIGRAM

Root : EQU Meaning : ( equal, same )

Example : EQUITABLE,

EQUAL, EQUATION,

EQUILIBRIUM, EQUINOX, EQUIVALENT, EQUIVOCAL,

EQUITY, EQUANIMITY

Root : EQUE

Meaning : ( horse )

Example : EQUESTRIAN,

EQUINE

Root : ERG

Meaning : ( work )

Example : ERGOMETER,

ENERGETIC

Root : ERR

Meaning : ( wander )

Example : ABERRATION,

ERRANT, ERROR, ERRATIC,

ERRONEOUS, UNERRING

Root : ESCE

Meaning : ( becoming )

Example : COALESCE,

ACQUIESCE



Root : ETH

Meaning : ( custom, habit

) Example : ETHICS

Root : ETHIC

Meaning : ( behavior,

moral ) Example : ETHICAL,

ETHICS

Root : EU

Meaning : ( good, well

(prefix) ) Example : EULOGIZE,

EULOGY, EUPHONIOUS,

EUPHEMISM, EUTHANASIA

Root : EX

Meaning : ( out, out of,

former, outside (prefix) ) Example : Excel - 8,

Exception - 6, Exclamation

- 6, Exclusive - 8, Excursion

- 6, Exotic - 6, Expectation - 7, Extensive - 8

Root : EXIM

Meaning : ( take out, free

) Example : EXAMPLE

Root : EXO

Meaning : ( outside

(prefix) ) Example : EXOTIC

Root : EXTRA

Meaning : ( beyond

(prefix) ) Example : EXTRANEOUS,

EXTRAPOLATE, EXTRAVAGANCE,

EXTRAORDINARY

Root : FAB

Meaning : ( speak )

Example : AFFABLE,

FABLE, FABULOUS

Root : FAC

Meaning : ( make, do )

Example : facilitate, factor,

factort, faculty, facade, faction, olfactory, facile,

Root : FAC/FIC

Meaning : ( do, make )

Example : Artificial,

Deficiency, Faculty, Magnificent, Facade,

Personification, Suffice,

Superficial, Faction, Olfactory, Proficient,

Ratification

Root : FACI

Meaning : ( face, form,

figure ) Example : facial,

superficial, deface, efface,

surface, facade

Root : FALL

Meaning : ( deceive,

beguile, err ) Example : INFALLIBLE,

FALLACY, FALLIBLE

Root : FALS

Meaning : ( deceive )

Example : FALSIFY,

FALSE, FALTER

Root : FAM

Meaning : ( repute, report,

public opinion ) Example : INFAMY,

DEFAME, FAMOUS,

DEFAMATION

Root : FAR

Meaning : ( law, right )

Example : NEFARIOUS

Root : FAS

Meaning : ( law, right )

Example : NEFARIOUS

Root : FAST

Meaning : ( pride, conceit

) Example : FASTIDIOUS

Root : FATU

Meaning : ( foolish, silly,

feeble ) Example : INFATUATE,

FATUOUS, FATUITY

Root : FAUL

Meaning : ( deceive )

Example : DEFAULT

Root : FAV

Meaning : ( goodwill, to be

favorably inclined ) Example : FAVORITE,

FAVOR

Root : FECT

Meaning : ( make, do. act,

form ) Example : confection,

affect, affection,

affectation, defect, defection, infect, infection,

perfect, perfection

Root : FEDER

Meaning : ( trust )

Example : CONFEDERACY

Root : FEDER

Meaning : ( treaty, league

) Example : FEDERAL,

CONFEDERATION,

CONFEDERATE

Root : FER

Meaning : ( carry, bear,

bring ) Example : transfer,

vociferious, infertile,

odoriferous

Root : FER


bring ) Example : REFER,

REFERENCE, REFEREE,

SUFFER

Root : FERM

Meaning : ( leaven )

Example : FERMENT

Root : FERV

Meaning : ( boil, bubble,

heat ) Example : FERVOR,

FERVENT, EFFERVESCE,

FERVID,

Root : FEST

Meaning : ( feast )

Example : FESTIVAL,

FESTIVE, FEAST



Root : FIC

Meaning : ( make, do )

Example : PROFICIENT,

DEFICIENT, DEFICIENCY, DIFFICULT, EFFICACIOUS,

SUFFICE, MAGNIFICENT,

PERSONIFICATION, SUPERFICIAL,

BENEFICIARY

Root : FID

Meaning : ( faith, trust )

Example : affidavit,

bonafide, confidential, infidel, confide, fidelity,

diffident, perfidious

Root : FID

Meaning : ( faith, trust )

Example : affidavit,

confidential, infidel, bona fide,

Root : FIG

Meaning : ( make, form,

feign, shape ) Example : EFFIGY,

FIGMENT, FIGURE

Root : FIL

Meaning : ( thread, line )

Example : FILIGREE,

FILAMENT, PROFILE, FILLET

Root : FIN

Meaning : ( end )

Example : FINALE,

FINISH, REFINE, INDEFINITE, FINESSE,

AFFINITY, DEFINITIVE, INFINITE

Root : FIRM

Meaning : ( strong )

Example : AFFIRM

Root : FIX

Meaning : ( fixed in

position ) Example : FIXATION

Root : FLAGR

Meaning : ( burn ) Example

: CONFLAGRATION,

FLAGRANT

Root : FLAM

Meaning : ( burn ) Example

: INFLAMMATORY,

FLAMBOYANT

Root : FLECT

Meaning : ( bend )

Example : GENUFLECT

Root : FLEX

Meaning : ( bend )

Example : REFLEX,

FLEXIBLE, FLEXOR,

CIRCUMFLEX

Root : FLICT

Meaning : ( strike, dash )

Example : AFFLICTION,

CONFLICT, INFLICT

Root : FLIG

Meaning : ( strike )

Example : PROFLIGATE

Root : FLOR

Meaning : ( flower )

Example : FLORAL,

FLORIST, FLORID,

FLOURISH

Root : FLU

Meaning : ( flow )

Example : FLUENT, FLUID,

AFFLUENT, INFLUENCE,

EFFLUENCE, SUPERFLUOUS, FLUX

Root : FLUCTU

Meaning : ( a wave ) Example : FLUCTUATE

Root : FOLI

Meaning : ( leaf ) Example : PORTFOLIO,

FOLIAGE, FOLIO

Root : FORC

Meaning : ( strong ) Example

: REINFORCEMENT

Root : FORE

Meaning : ( before,

previous, earlier (prefix) ) Example : FOREBODE,

FORESTALL, FORECAST, FOREBEAR

Root : FORM

Meaning : ( shape, form )

Example : CONFORM,

FORMULA, DEFORM, INFORM, TRANSFORM,

REFORM, UNIFORM

Root : FORT

Meaning : ( strong )

Example : FORTE,

COMFORT, COMFORTABLE, EFFORT, FORTITUDE,

FORTIFICATION, REINFORCEMENT

Root : FORTU

Meaning : ( casual,

chance, luck ) Example : FORTUITOUS

Root : FORTUN

Meaning : ( chance,

fortune ) Example : FORTUNATE

Root : FOUND

Meaning : ( bottom,

foundation ) Example : FOUNDATION

Root : FOURN

Meaning : ( accomplish,

complete ) Example : FURNISH,

PERFORMANCE

Root : FRACT

Meaning : ( break )

Example : FRACTIOUS,

FRACTION, FRACTURE,

INFRACTION, REFRACT

Root : FRAG

Meaning : ( break )

Example : FRAGILE,

FRAGMENT,

FRAGMENTATION

Root : FRAT

Meaning : ( brother )

Example : FRATERNAL

Root : FRATER


Example : FRATERNITY

Root : FRATR


Example : FRATRICIDE

Root : FRONT

Meaning : ( forehead, face

) Example : FRONTAL,

AFFRONT, CONFRONT,

EFFRONTERY



Root : FRUCT

Meaning : ( enjoy, fruit )

Example : FRUCTOSE

Root : FRUG

Meaning : ( produce )

Example : FRUGAL

Root : FRUIT

Meaning : ( enjoy, produce

) Example : FRUITFUL,

FRUITION

Root : FUG

Meaning : ( flee )

Example : CENTRIFUGE,

FUGITIVE

Root : FUM

Meaning : ( smoke )

Example : FUMIGATION

Root : FUNCT

Meaning : ( perform )

Example : FUNCTION,

PERFUNCTORY, DEFUNCT

Root : FUND

Meaning : ( bottom )

Example : FUNDAMENTAL

Root : FUS

Meaning : ( pour )

Example : EFFUSION

Root : GAM

Meaning : ( marriage )

Example : MONOGAMY,

ENDOGAMY, POLYGAMY, AMALGAMATE, BIGAMY

Root : GASTR

Meaning : ( stomach )

Example : GASTRONOMY,

GASTRIC

Root : GASTR

Meaning : ( stomach )

Example : GASTRIC

Root : GEN

Meaning : ( race, kind,

class ) Example : gentle,

degenerate, congenial,

generation, regeneration, genteel

Root : GEN

Meaning : ( race, kind )

Example : congenial,

denegrate, generation, gentle

Root : GEO

Meaning : ( earth )

Example : APOGEE,

GEODE, GEOLOGY, GEOCENTRIC

Root : GERI

Meaning : ( old age )

Example : GERIATRIC

Root : GERM

Meaning : ( vital part )

Example : GERMINATE

Root : GERON

Meaning : ( old man ) Example

: GERONTOCRACY

Root : GEST

Meaning : ( carry, bring )

Example : GESTATION,

DIGESTION, GESTURE,

SUGGEST, CONGESTION, REGISTER

Root : GLOM

Meaning : ( ball of yarn ) Example

: CONGLOMERATE

Root : GLOSS

Meaning : ( tongue )

Example : GLOSSARY

Root : GLOT

Meaning : ( tongue ) Example : EPIGLOTTIS

Root : GLU

Meaning : ( bond ) Example : GLUTINOUS

Root : GLYC

Meaning : ( sugar ) Example : HYPOGLYCEMIA

Root : GNOS

Meaning : ( know ) Example

: PROGNOSTICATE,

DIAGNOSE

Root : GNOS/NOT

Meaning : ( know )

Example : cognizant,

recognize, incognito, cognitive, cognition,

recognition, acquaint

Root : GON

Meaning : ( corner, angle )

Example : HEXAGON,

POLYGON

Root : GRAC

Meaning : ( thankful,

pleasing ) Example : GRACIOUS

Root : GRAD

Meaning : ( step, walk,

degree ) Example : gradient,

graduation, gradually,

centigrade

Root : GRAD

Meaning : ( step, walk,

degree ) Example : gradient,

graduation, gradually,

centigrade, aggressive, congressional, degrade,

degree, graduate, ingredient, progress,

gradual, transgress, transgression, gradient,

retrograde, aggression,

Root : GRAM

Meaning : ( a letter,

written character ) Example : DIAGRAM,

MONOGRAM, EPIGRAM,

ANAGRAM, GRAMMATICAL

Root : GRAND

Meaning : ( big, large,

grand ) Example : GRANDIOSE

Root : GRAPH

Meaning : ( write )

Example : CALLIGRAPHY,

GRAPHITE, AUTOGRAPH,

GEOGRAPHY,

LITHOGRAPHY



congressman, progressive,

congress

Root : GRAT


pleasing ) Example : ingrate,

gracious, gratitude,

disgrace

Root : GRAT


pleasing ) Example : disgrace,

gracious, gratitude, ingrate

Root : GRAV

Meaning : ( heavy )

Example : AGGRAVATE,

ENGRAVE, GRAVITY

Root : GRED

Meaning : ( step, degree )

Example : INGREDIENT

Root : GREG

Meaning : ( herd, group )

Example : aggregrate,

gregarious, congregation,

egregious

Root : GRESS

Meaning : ( step, walk )

Example : aggression,

egress, congressman,

digress, progressive,

Root : GRIEV

Meaning : ( heavy,

weighty ) Example : GRIEVANCE

Root : GYNE

Meaning : ( woman )

Example : GYNECOLOGY

Root : GYR

Meaning : ( circle, ring )

Example : GYRATE,

GYROSCOPE, GYRATION, GYRE

Root : HAB

Meaning : ( have, hold )

Example : HABIT,

HABITUAL, HABERDASHERY, HABITAT,

BEHAVIOR

Root : HABIT

Meaning : ( dwell, live,

abide ) Example : HABITAT,

INHABITANT, HABITATION

Root : HAL

Meaning : ( breathe )

Example : INHALE,

HALITOSIS, EXHALATION, INHALANT

Root : HAL

Meaning : ( breath )

Example : HALITOSIS

Root : HALA


Example : EXHALATION

Root : HAP

Meaning : ( by chance )

Example : HAPHAZARD

Root : HARB

Meaning : ( shelter

(German) ) Example : HARBOR,

HARBINGER

Root : HARD

Meaning : ( make brave,

harden ) Example : FOOLHARDY

Root : HAUT

Meaning : ( high, grand

(French) ) Example : HAUTE

COUTURE

Root : HEART

Meaning : ( heart

(compound word) ) Example : HEARTBROKEN

Root : HEDRON

Meaning : ( face, side or

base ) Example : OCTAHEDRON

Root : HEIR Meaning : ( inherit, heir )

Example : HEIRESS

Root : HELI Meaning : ( spiral )

Example : HELICOPTER

Root : HELIO Meaning : ( sun )

Example : HELIOTROPE

Root : HEMI Meaning : ( half )

Example : HEMISPHERE

Root : HEMO

Meaning : ( blood )

Example : HEMOPHILIA

Root : HEND

Meaning : ( grasp )

Example : APPREHEND

Root : HER

Meaning : ( stick )

Example : ADHERENCE,

COHERENCE, ADHERE

Root : HERED

Meaning : ( inherit, heir )

Example : HEREDITARY

Root : HERI Meaning : ( heir )

Example : INHERITANCE

Root : HERO Meaning : ( hero )

Example : HEROISM

Root : HES Meaning : ( stick, hold fast

) Example : HESITATE,

ADHESIVE, ADHESION, COHESIVE, COHESION,

Root : HETERO Meaning : ( different

(prefix) ) Example

: HETEROGENEOUS

Root : HEX

Meaning : ( six (prefix) )

Example : HEXAGON

Root : HIB

Meaning : ( have, occupy,

hold as customary ) Example : EXHIBITOR,

Root : HIERO

Meaning : ( sacred,

priestly ) Example : HIERARCHY,

Root : HOL

Meaning : ( whole )

Example : CATHOLIC,

HOLOCAUST, HOLISTIC



PROHIBIT HIEROGLYPHICS,

HIEROCRACY

Root : HOMEO

Meaning : ( like, same )

Example : HOMEOPATHY

Root : HOMO

Meaning : ( same )

Example : HOMONYM,

HOMOGENEOUS

Root : HORR

Meaning : ( shudder, stand

on end ) Example : HORROR,

HORRIBLE, HORRENDOUS,

HORRIFY, HORRID

Root : HOSP

Meaning : ( host, guest )

Example : HOSPITABLE,

HOSTESS, HOSPITAL, HOSPICE, HOSTEL,

HOSTLER, HOTEL

Root : HOST

Meaning : ( an enemy )

Example : HOSTILE,

HOSTAGE

Root : HUM

Meaning : ( earth )

Example : EXHUME

Root : HYDR

Meaning : ( water )

Example : HYDRANT,

HYDRANGEA, HYDROGEN,

HYDRAULICS, HYDROPHOBIA,

DEHYDRATE

Root : HYPER

Meaning : ( beyond the

ordinary (prefix) ) Example : HYPERACTIVE

Root : HYPNO

Meaning : ( sleep )

Example : HYPNOSIS

Root : HYPO

Meaning : ( beneath,

under (prefix) ) Example

: HYPOGLYCEMIA,

HYPOTHESIS, HYPOCRISY

Root : ICON

Meaning : ( image )

Example : ICONOLOGY

Root : IDEID

Meaning : ( form, shape )

Example : IDYLLIC, IDYL

Root : IDEO

Meaning : ( thought, idea )

Example : IDEOLOGY,

IDEALISTIC

Root : IDIO

Meaning : ( one's own,

pecular ) Example : IDIOM, IDIOT,

IDIOSYNCRASY

Root : IGN

Meaning : ( fire )

Example : IGNITION,

IGNEOUS, IGNITE

Root : IN

Meaning : ( not (prefix) )

Example : Indefinite - 7,

Injustice - 6, Immortality - 8, Impatience - 7,

Impractical - 7, Improbable - 8, Insatiable - 7, Invalid -

7

Root : INSUL

Meaning : ( island )

Example : INSULAR,

INSULATION

Root : INTELLEC

Meaning : ( power to know

) Example : INTELLECTUAL

Root : INTELLIG

Meaning : ( power to think

) Example

: UNINTELLIGIBLE

Root : INTER

Meaning : ( between,

among (prefix) ) Example : INTERVAL,

INTERCEPT, INTERJECT

Root : INTRA

Meaning : ( within (prefix)

) Example : INTRAMURAL

Root : INTRIN

Meaning : ( inward )

Example : INTRINSIC,

INTERIOR

Root : INVID

Meaning : ( envy )

Example : INVIDIOUS,

ENVIOUS, ENVY

Root : Irish

Meaning : ( A county in

Ireland ) Example : LIMERICK

Root : ISL

Meaning : ( island )

Example : ISLET

Root : ISO

Meaning : ( equal )

Example : ISOMETRIC,

ISOSCELES, ISOBAR

Root : IT

Meaning : ( go )

Example : AMBITION,

CIRCUIT, EXIT, TRANSIT, SEDITION

Root : ITER

Meaning : ( to repeat,

again ) Example : ITERATE,

REITERATE, ITERATION

Root : ITIN

Meaning : ( journey )

Example : ITINERARY

Root : JAC

Meaning : ( throw, lie )

Example : ADJACENT

Root : JECT

Meaning : ( throw, cast )

Example : dejected,

projection, interject,

adjective

Root : JECT

Meaning : ( throw, cast )

Example : adjective,

dejected, interject,

projection

Root : JOC

Meaning : ( jest, joke )

Example : JOCULAR

Root : JOIN

Meaning : ( join )

Example : ADJOINING

Root : JOURN

Meaning : ( day, daily )

Example : JOURNEY,

JOURNAL, ADJOURN,

Root : JUD

Meaning : ( judge )

Example : JUDGMENT



SOJOURN, BONJOUR

Root : JUDIC Meaning : ( judge,

judgment ) Example : ADJUDICATE,

PREJUDICE, JUDICIARY, JUDICIAL, JUDICIOUS

Root : JUG Meaning : ( yoke, join )

Example : CONJUGAL

Root : JUNCT Meaning : ( join )

Example : INJUNCTION

Root : JUR Meaning : ( law, right )

Example : JURISDICTION,

INJURIOUS, PERJURY,

JURIST

Root : JURE

Meaning : ( swear )

Example : CONJURE,

ABJURE, PERJURE

Root : JUS

Meaning : ( law ) Example

: JUSTIFICATION, ADJUST,

INJUSTICE

Root : JUV

Meaning : ( young )

Example : REJUVENATE,

JUVENILE, JUVENESCENT, JUVIE

Root : KILO

Meaning : ( one thousand

(prefix) ) Example : KILOMETER

Root : KINE

Meaning : ( move )

Example : KINETICS

Root : LABOR

Meaning : ( work )

Example : LABORATORY,

COLLABORATE.

ELABORATE,

Root : LACT

Meaning : ( milk )

Example : LACTATION,

LACTOSE, LACTEAL,

LACTESCENT, LETTUCE

Root : LANG

Meaning : ( tongue )

Example : LANGUAGE

Root : LAT

Meaning : ( carry, lift,

bring ) Example : relate,

legislative, translation,

elated

Root : LAT

Meaning : ( carry, lift,

bring ) Example : elated, relate,

legislative, translation

Root : LATER

Meaning : ( side )

Example : COLLATERAL,

EQUILATERAL, QUADRILATERAL,

UNILATERAL, LATERAL

Root : LAUD

Meaning : ( praise )

Example : LAUDABLE,

PLAUDITS, CUM LAUDE, APPLAUD

Root : LAV

Meaning : ( wash )

Example : LAVISH, LAVE,

LAVENDER, LAVATORY

Root : LAX

Meaning : ( loose )

Example : LAXATIVE,

RELAX

Root : LEAS

Meaning : ( loose )

Example : RELEASE

Root : LECT

Meaning : ( choose )

Example : select,

recollection, predilection,

intellect

Root : LECT

Meaning : ( choose )

Example : intellect,

predilection, recollection, select

Root : LEG

Meaning : ( law )

Example : LEGITIMATE,

PRIVILEGE, RELEGATE, LEGISLATE

Root : LEGA

Meaning : ( appoint, send,

bring ) Example : LEGACY,

LEGATE, DELEGATE,

DELEGATION, ALLEGE, RELEGATE, COLLEAGUE

Root : LEGE

Meaning : ( gather, choose

) Example : ELEGANT,

ELEGANCE, LEGION,

LEGUME,

Root : LEI

Meaning : ( be permitted )

Example : LEISURE

Root : LEMM

Meaning : ( something

taken, received or taken for granted ) Example : DILEMMA,

LEMMA

Root : LEV

Meaning : ( light )

Example : ALLEVIATE,

LEVERAGE, IRRELEVANT, LEVITY

Root : LEVA

Meaning : ( raise, lift up )

Example : RELEVANT,

IRRELEVANT, RELIEVE, LEVER

Root : LEXI

Meaning : ( word,

vocabulary ) Example : LEXICON

Root : LEXICO

Meaning : ( words ) Example

: LEXICOGRAPHER

Root : LI

Meaning : ( tie, bind, hold

) Example : LIABLE, LIEN,

LIAISON

Root : LIBER

Meaning : ( free )

Example : LIBERATE,

LIBERTY, DELIVER, LIVERY

Root : LIBR

Meaning : ( book )

Example : LIBRARY

Root : LIBRA

Meaning : ( balance, scales

) Example : DELIBERATE,

DELIBERATION,

Root : LIC

Meaning : ( be permitted )

Example : LICENSE,

LICENTIOUS, ILLICIT, LEISURE

Root : LIEV

Meaning : ( lift )

Example : RELIEVE



DELIBERATIVE

Root : LIG Meaning : ( tie, bind, hold

) Example : LIGAMENT,

LIGATURE, LIAISON, RELIGION

Root : LIN Meaning : ( flax )

Example : LINEN, LINING,

LINSEED, CRINOLINE

Root : LINE Meaning : ( line )

Example : DELINEATE,

LINEAR

Root : LINGU Meaning : ( tongue )

Example : BILINGUAL,

LINGUIST, LINGUISTICS,

LINGO, LANGUAGE,

Root : LINQU

Meaning : ( leave,

abandon ) Example : DELINQUENT

Root : LIP

Meaning : ( leave )

Example : ECLIPSE,

ELLIPSE, ELLIPTICAL,

Root : LITER

Meaning : ( letter, letters )

Example : LITERARY,

LITERACY

Root : LITH

Meaning : ( stone )

Example : LITHOGRAPHY

Root : LIVER

Meaning : ( free )

Example : DELIVERY

Root : LOC

Meaning : ( place )

Example : LOCATE,

LOCOMOTION, DISLOCATE, ALLOCATE,

RELOCATION

Root : LOCUT

Meaning : ( speak, talk )

Example : ELOCUTION,

CIRCUMLOCUTION, INTERLOCUTOR

Root : LOG

Meaning : ( word, speech )

Example : DIALOGUE,

APOLOGY, EPILOGUE, EULOGY. PROLOGUE,

NEOLOGISM

Root : LOGY

Meaning : ( study (suffix) )

Example : CRIMINOLOGY

Root : LOQU

Meaning : ( speak, talk )

Example : SOLILOQUY,

ELOQUENT, LOQUACIOUS, VENTRILOQUIST

Root : LOT

Meaning : ( wash )

Example : LOTION

Root : LOY

Meaning : ( bind )

Example : ALLOY

Root : LUC

Meaning : ( shine, light )

Example : LUCID,

ELUCIDATE, TRANSLUCENT, PELLUCID,

LUCIFER

Root : LUCT

Meaning : ( wrestle,

content ) Example : RELUCTANT

Root : LUD

Meaning : ( play, laugh,

sport, mock ) Example : ALLUDE,

DELUDE, LUDICROUS,

COLLUDE, INTERLUDE, PRELUDE

Root : LUG

Meaning : ( wash )

Example : DELUGE

Root : LUM Meaning : ( light )

Example : ILLUMINATE,

LUMINARY

Root : LUM/LUS Meaning : ( light )

Example : illuminate.

illustrate, lackluster,

luminary

Root : LUNA Meaning : ( moon )

Example : LUNACY

Root : LUS Meaning : ( play, laugh,

sport, mock ) Example : ALLUSION,

DELUSION, ILLUSION, ELUSIVE

Root : LUST

Meaning : ( polish, purify )

Example : LUSTER,

LACKLUSTER, LUSTROUS

Root : LUT

Meaning : ( wash )

Example : DILUTE,

DILUTION, ABLUTION, POLLUTE

Root : MACRO

Meaning : ( large (prefix) )

Example : MACROCOSM

Root : MAGN

Meaning : ( great )

Example : MAGNUM,

MAGNANIMOUS

Root : MAGNA

Meaning : ( great )

Example : MAGNATE

Root : MAGNI

Meaning : ( great )

Example : MAGNIFY,

MAGNITUDE,

MAGNIFICENT

Root : MAL

Meaning : ( ill, bad )

Example : MALARIA,

DISMAL, MALICE, MALADY,

MALIGN

Root : MAN

Meaning : ( hand )

Example : manacles,

manipulate, manifest,

emancipate

Root : MAN

Meaning : ( hand )

Example : EMANCIPATE,

MANACLES, MANIFEST, MANIPULATE

Root : MAND

Meaning : ( to command,

order ) Example : REMAND

Root : MANIA

Meaning : ( madness )

Example : KLEPTOMANIA

Root : MANS

Meaning : ( stay, dwell )

Example : MANSION,

MANOR, MANSE, PERMANENT, REMAIN



Root : MAR

Meaning : ( the sea, pool )

Example : MARINE,

MARITIME, MARINA, MARINATE, MARSH

Root : MATER

Meaning : ( mother )

Example : MATERNAL

Root : MATR

Meaning : ( mother )

Example : MATRICULATE,

MATRIMONY, MATERNAL, MATRON

Root : MB

Meaning : ( shadow )

Example : SOMBER

Root : MEAN

Meaning : ( drive, threaten

) Example : DEMEANOR

Root : MEDI

Meaning : ( middle,

between ) Example : MEDIOCRE,

MEDIAN, MEDIATE,

MEDIUM, MEDIEVAL, IMMEDIATELY,

MEDITERRANEAN

Root : MEGA

Meaning : ( large, great

(prefix) ) Example : MEGALITH

Root : MEGALO

Meaning : ( great, large

(prefix) ) Example : MEGALOMANIA,

MEGALOMYX

Root : MELO

Meaning : ( song )

Example : MELODRAMA,

MELODIOUS, MELODY

Root : MEMOR

Meaning : ( mindful of,

remembering ) Example

: COMMEMORATE,

MEMORIZE, MEMOIR, MEMORY, MEMORABLE

Root : MENA

Meaning : ( drive, threaten

) Example : AMENABLE,

MENACE

Root : MER

Meaning : ( sea )

Example : MERMAID

Root : MERG Meaning : ( to plunge, dip,

sink ) Example : MERGE,

SUBMERGE

Root : META Meaning : ( change

(prefix) ) Example : METAPHOR

Root : METER Meaning : ( measure )

Example : PERIMETER

Root : METRO Meaning : ( mother )

Example : METROPOLIS

Root : MICRO

Meaning : ( small )

Example : MICROCOSM,

MICROBE, MICROSCOPIC

Root : MIGR

Meaning : ( wander )

Example : MIGRATORY,

MIGRANT, IMMIGRATE,

EMIGRATE

Root : MIN

Meaning : ( project )

Example : EMINENT,

EMINENCE, PROMINENT,

IMMINENT

Root : MINN

Meaning : ( diminish,

lessen, make small ) Example : DIMINISH,

DIMINUTIVE, DIMINUTION, MINUTE,

MINUET,

Root : MINOR

Meaning : ( small )

Example : MINORITY

Root : MINUT

Meaning : ( little, small )

Example : MINUTE,

MINUSCULE, DIMINUTION, MINUET

Root : MIR

Meaning : ( wonder at,

behold, look ) Example : ADMIRE,

MIRAGE, MIRACLE,

MARVEL, MIRROR

Root : MIS

Meaning : ( wrong,

incorrectly, mistaken, ill (prefix) ) Example : misnomer,

mistrial, misprint, mistrust

Root : MISO

Meaning : ( hate )

Example : MISANTHROPE,

MISOGAMY, MISOGYNY, MISONEISM

Root : MISS

Meaning : ( send )

Example : remiss, missle,

intermission, missive

Root : MISS

Meaning : ( send (wcity) )

Example : admit,

admittedly, commission, commitment, committee,

compromise, dismissal, emission, emit,

inadmissible, intermission, messenger, missionary,

missile, omission, permissible, permitted,

promise, remittance,

Root : MISTL

Meaning : ( twig )

Example : MISTLETOE



submission, transmit,

comMISSar, deMISe, eMISSary, interMITTent,

MISSive, noncomMITTal, preMISe, reMISS, surMISe.

Root : MITT

Meaning : ( send, throw )

Example : INTERMITTENT,

TRANSMIT, COMMIT,

PERMIT, OMIT, SUBMIT

Root : MOD

Meaning : ( measure,

manner, way, tone ) Example : MODIFY,

MODULATE, MODEST, MODEL, MODE,

COMMODITY, COMMODE,

MODALITY, BIMODAL

Root : MODER

Meaning : ( measure,

manner, mode ) Example : MODERATE,

MODERN, IMMODERATE

Root : MOLL

Meaning : ( soft )

Example : EMOLLIENT,

MOLLIFY, MOLLUSK

Root : MON

Meaning : ( warn, remind,

advise ) Example : MONUMENT,

MONSTER, SUMMON,

ADMONISH

Root : MONIT

Meaning : ( warn, remind,

advise ) Example : PREMONITION,

ADMONITION, MONITOR,

MONITION

Root : MONO

Meaning : ( one, single

(prefix) ) Example : MONOCLE,

MONARCH, MONOGRAM,

MONOLOGUE

Root : MONSTR

Meaning : ( show )

Example : DEMONSTRATE,

DEMONSTRATIVE, DEMONSTRATION

Root : MOR

Meaning : ( foolish )

Example : SOPHOMORE

Root : MORI

Meaning : ( death )

Example : MORIBUND

Root : MORON

Meaning : ( stupid )

Example : MORONIC

Root : MORPH

Meaning : ( shape, form )

Example : AMORPHOUS,

MORPHOLOGY

Root : MORT

Meaning : ( death )

Example : mortal,

rigormortis, mortify,

immortality

Root : MORT

Meaning : ( death )

Example : IMMORTALITY,

MORTIFY, MORTAL, RIGOR

MORTIS

Root : MOT

Meaning : ( move )

Example : EMOTIONAL,

MOMENTARILY, REMOTE,

PROMOTER, COMMOTION, MOTIVATE, MOTIVE,

MOTOR

Root : MOUNT

Meaning : ( mountain, hill

) Example : TANTAMOUNT,

PARAMOUNT, MOUNTAINEER

Root : MULTI

Meaning : ( many (prefix)

) Example : MULTILINGUAL

Root : MUNI

Meaning : ( duties, task,

duty ) Example : COMMUNICATE,

IMMUNITY, COMMUNISM

Root : MUT

Meaning : ( change )

Example : COMMUTE

Root : NAT

Meaning : ( be born )

Example : Good-natured,

International, Nativity, Unnatural, Cognate, Naive,

Nationality, Supernatural, Innate, Nascent, Natal,

Renaissance

Root : NAU

Meaning : ( ship, sailor )

Example : NAUTICAL,

NAUSEA

Root : NAV

Meaning : ( ship, sail ) Example

: CIRCUMNAVIGATE

Root : NEG

Meaning : ( deny )

Example : RENEGE

Root : NEGAT

Meaning : ( deny, say no )

Example : NEGATE,

ABNEGATION, NEGATIVE

Root : NEO

Meaning : ( new )

Example : NEOPHYTE

Root : NEUR

Meaning : ( nerve )

Example : NEUROTIC

Root : NIC

Meaning : ( harm, death )

Example : PERNICIOUS

Root : NIHIL

Meaning : ( nothing )

Example : ANNIHILATE

Root : NOC

Meaning : ( hurt, harm )

Example : INNOCENT,

INNOCUOUS,

Root : NOCT

Meaning : ( night )

Example : NOCTURNAL

Root : NOM

Meaning : ( name, term )

Example : BINOMIAL,

POLYNOMIAL, MISNOMER

Root : NOMEN

Meaning : ( name ) Example

: NOMENCLATURE

Root : NOMIN

Meaning : ( name, nominal

)

Root : NOMY

Meaning : ( system of laws

)

Root : NON

Meaning : ( not (prefix) )

Example : NONPARTISAN

Root : NOST

Meaning : ( a return home

)



Example : NOMINATE,

DENOMINATE, IGNOMINY

Example : ECONOMY,

AGRONOMY, AUTONOMY,

ASTRONOMY,

Example : NOSTALGIA

Root : NOT

Meaning : ( know )

Example : NOTICE,

NOTIFY, NOTION, NOTORIOUS, CONNOTE

Root : NOTA

Meaning : ( mark )

Example : DENOTE,

DENOTATION, NOTE, NOTABLE, ANNOTATE

Root : NOUNC

Meaning : ( declare, tell )

Example : PRONOUNCE,

ANNOUNCE, DENOUNCE, RENOUNCE

Root : NOV

Meaning : ( new )

Example : NOVICE,

INNOVATE, NOVELTY, RENOVATION, NOVEL

Root : NOX

Meaning : ( night )

Example : EQUINOX

Root : NUL


Example : ANNUL

Root : NULL


Example : NULLIFY

Root : NUMER

Meaning : ( number )

Example : NUMEROUS,

NUMERAL, ENUMERATE,

INNUMERABLE,

SUPERNUMERARY

Root : NUNCI

Meaning : ( declare, warn,

tell, speak ) Example : ENUNCIATE

Root : NUR

Meaning : ( nourish )

Example : NURTURE

Root : NUTR

Meaning : ( nourish, feed )

Example : NUTRIMENT,

NUTRITIOUS, NUTRITIVE, NURTURE, NURSE

Root : NYM

Meaning : ( name )

Example : PSEUDONYM

Root : OB Meaning : ( toward, to, on,

over, against (prefix) ) Example : OBJECT,

OBLIGATE, OBLIQUE, OBLIGE, OBVIOUS,

OBLIQUE, OBSTACLE

Root : OB Meaning : ( toward, to, on,

over, against ) Example : OBTUSE,

OBLIQUE

Root : OC Meaning : ( toward, to, on,

over, against ) Example : OCCURRENCE

Root : OCT Meaning : ( eight )

Example : OCTOPUS,

OCTAGON

Root : OCTAV

Meaning : ( eight )

Example : OCTAVE

Root : OCUL

Meaning : ( of the eyes )

Example : OCULAR,

BINOCULARS

Root : OMBR

Meaning : ( shade )

Example : SOMBRERO

Root : OMNI

Meaning : ( all )

Example : OMNIPRESENT,

OMNIPOTENT,

OMNISCIENT, OMNIVORE, OMNIFICENT, OMNIBUS

Root : OMPT

Meaning : ( take, buy )

Example : PROMPT

Root : ONER

Meaning : ( burden )

Example : EXONERATE,

ONEROUS

Root : ONYM

Meaning : ( name )

Example : ANONYMOUS,

HOMONYM, SYNONYM

Root : OP

Meaning : ( toward, to, on,

over, against ) Example : OPPOSITE,

OPPOSITION

Root : OPER

Meaning : ( work )

Example : OPERATE

Root : OPTIC

Meaning : ( sight )

Example : OPTICAL

Root : OPUL

Meaning : ( wealth )

Example : OPULENCE,

OPULENT

Root : OR

Meaning : ( pray, address,

speak ) Example : INEXORABLE,

ADORE, PERORATION

Root : OR


call ) Example : INEXORABLE,

ADORE, PERORATION,

ORISON, ORATORY

Root : ORAT


speak ) Example : ORATOR,

ORATION, ORATORY

Root : ORD

Meaning : ( straight row,

regular series ) Example : ORDER,

DISORDER, ORDERLY

Root : ORDIN

Meaning : ( order, rank,

row, arrange, regulate ) Example : SUBORDINATE,

ORDINANCE, ORDINARY,

ORDINATION, INORDINATE, CO-

ORDINATE

Root : ORIUM

Meaning : ( a place for

Root : ORNA

Meaning : ( adorn )

Root : ORTHO

Meaning : ( straight,

Root : OSS

Meaning : ( bone )



(suffix) ) Example : AUDITORIUM

Example : ORNAMENT correct ) Example : ORTHODOX,

ORTHODONTIST, ORTHOEPY,

ORTHOGRAPHY

Example : OSSIFICATION

Root : OSTEO

Meaning : ( bone )

Example : OSTEOPOROSIS

Root : PAC

Meaning : ( peace )

Example : PACIFY

Root : PAEN

Meaning : ( almost (prefix)

) Example : peninsula

Root : PAIR

Meaning : ( prepare )

Example : REPAIR

Root : PALEO

Meaning : ( ancient

(prefix) ) Example

: PALEONTOLOGY

Root : PALP

Meaning : ( feel )

Example : PALPABLE

Root : PAN

Meaning : ( all (prefix) )

Example : PANTHEON

Root : PAND

Meaning : ( spread out )

Example : EXPAND

Root : PANS

Meaning : ( spread out ) Example : EXPANSE,

EXPANSIVE

Root : PAR

Meaning : ( equal ) Example : PARITY,

DISPARITY, DISPARATE,

PARIMUTUEL, PEER

Root : PARA

Meaning : ( beside,

beyond, at or to one side

of, past by (prefix) ) Example : PARADOX,

PARABOLA, PARAGRAPH,

PARASITE, PARAPHRASE

Root : PARAT

Meaning : ( prepare, set,

get ready, stop ) Example : REPARATION.

PARADE, RAMPART, PREPARE, SEPARATE,

INSEPARABLE

Root : PARI

Meaning : ( come in sight )

Example : APPARITION

Root : PART

Meaning : ( part, to one

side ) Example : PARTISAN,

APARTMENT, APARTHEID, PARTIAL, PARTICLE,

PARCEL

Root : PASS

Meaning : ( step, spread )

Example : SURPASS,

TRESPASS, ENCOMPASS,

PASSAGE, PASSPORT

Root : PAT

Meaning : ( suffer, feel,

endure ) Example : PATIENT,

COMPATIBLE, PATIENT, PASSIVE, COMPASSION,

IMPATIENCE

Root : PATER

Meaning : ( father )

Example : PATERNITY

Root : PATH

Meaning : ( feel, suffer )

Example : ANTIPATHY,

SYMPATHIZER, PATHETIC, SYMPATHY, PATHOS

Root : PATR

Meaning : ( father )

Example : PATRIARCH,

PATRIOTISM, PATRONIZE, PATRICIAN, PATRON

Root : PAU

Meaning : ( few )

Example : PAUCITY

Root : PEAC

Meaning : ( peace )

Example : PEACEFUL

Root : PEAS

Meaning : ( peace )

Example : APPEASE

Root : PECT

Meaning : ( breast, chest )

Example : PECTORAL,

EXPECTORATE

Root : PECU

Meaning : ( money )

Example : PECULATE,

IMPECUNIOUS

Root : PED

Meaning : ( foot )

Example : EXPEDITE,

PEDAL, IMPEDE, BIPED, QUADRUPED, PEDESTAL

Root : PEER

Meaning : ( equal )

Example : PEERAGE

Root : PEL

Meaning : ( drive, urge )

Example : pulsate,

expulsion, repulsive, propulsion

Root : PEL/PUL


Example : expulsion,

propulsion, pulsate, repulsive

Root : PELL

Meaning : ( drive, strike ) Example : REPELLENT

Root : PEN

Meaning : ( pain,

punishment ) Example : penal, penitent,

punish, impunity, impune, repent, subpoena, penalty,

Root : PEND

Meaning : ( hang, weigh,

pay ) Example : STIPEND,

IMPENDING, PENDULUM, PENDENT, EXPEND,

SUSPEND, APPEND

Root : PENS

Meaning : ( hang, weigh,

pay ) Example : PENSION,

SUSPENSION, PENSION, PENSIVE, COMPENSATE,

PROPENSITY

Root : PENTA

Meaning : ( five (prefix) )

Example : PENTAGON

Root : PER

Meaning : ( try, test )

Example : EXPERIMENT,

Root : PER

Meaning : ( through,

thoroughly, utterly, very

Root : PERI

Meaning : ( around

(prefix) )



EXPERIENCE, EXPERT,

PERIL

(prefix) ) Example : PERVERT,

PERFECT, PERVADE, PERCEIVE, PERTURB,

PERUSE

Example : PERIPHERAL

Root : PET

Meaning : ( attack, seek,

ask, strive, fall, rush at ) Example : COMPETE,

PROPITIOUS, COMPETENT,

COMPETITOR, PETITION, IMPETUS, IMPETUOUS,

PETULANT, REPEAT, PERPETUAL

Root : PETE

Meaning : ( seek, to head

for, resort to, solicit ) Example : APPETITE,

PROPITIOUS,

Root : PETR

Meaning : ( stone )

Example : PETRIFY

Root : PHAN

Meaning : ( show, bring to

light, appear ) Example : PHANTOM,

EPIPHANY, FANCY,

FANTASTIC, FANTASY, DIAPHANOUS

Root : PHEN

Meaning : ( appear, show,

shine ) Example : PHENOMENON

Root : PHIL

Meaning : ( loving, fond )

Example : BIBLIOPHILE,

FRANCOPHILE, PHILANTHROPY,

PHILOSOPHY, PHILOLOGY, PHILANDERER, PHILTER,

PHILATELIST, PHILODENDRON

Root : PHOBIA

Meaning : ( fear ) Example

: CLAUSTROPHOBIA

Root : PHON

Meaning : ( sound )

Example : CACOPHONY,

PHONIC, SYMPHONY, EUPHONIOUS,

MEGAPHONE, TELEPHONE

Root : PHOR

Meaning : ( carry, bringing

) Example : SEMAPHORE,

METAPHOR, PHOSPHORUS

Root : PHOS

Meaning : ( light ) Example : PHOSPHOROUS

Root : PHOT

Meaning : ( light ) Example : PHOTOGENIC,

PHOTON, PHOTOGRAPHY

Root : PHYSI

Meaning : ( nature, natural

science ) Example : PHYSICS,

PHYSIOLOGY, PHYSIOGRAPHY

Root : PICT

Meaning : ( paint )

Example : PICTURESQUE

Root : PLAC

Meaning : ( please )

Example : COMPLACENT,

PLACEBO, PLEASANT, DISPLEASURE, PLACID,

PLACATE, IMPLACABLE

Root : PLAUD

Meaning : ( strike, clap )

Example : APPLAUD

Root : PLAUS

Meaning : ( clap )

Example : PLAUSIBLE

Root : PLE

Meaning : ( fill, full )

Example : DEPLETE,

DEPLETION, COMPLEMENT,

IMPLEMENT, COMPLEMENTARY

Root : PLEN

Meaning : ( fill, be full )

Example : REPLENISH

Root : PLET

Meaning : ( fill, full )

Example : COMPLETE,

PLETHORA, DEPLETION, REPLETE, EXPLETIVE

Root : PLI

Meaning : ( fold, bend )

Example : compliant,

suppliant, pliable, apply, imply, reply

Root : PLIC

Meaning : ( fold, bend,

embrace ) Example : explicit,

complicity, imply, implicit,

replica, implement, simplicity, supplicate,

complimentary, applicant, accomplice, implicate,

explicate, multiplication, duplicate

Root : PLOD

Meaning : ( clap )

Example : EXPLODE

Root : PLOR

Meaning : ( to cry out,

wail, weep ) Example : EXPLORATION,

DEPLORE

Root : PLOY

Meaning : ( fold )

Example : DEPLOYMENT



Root : PLUR

Meaning : ( more )

Example : PLURALITY

Root : PLY

Meaning : ( fold )

Example : IMPLY

Root : PNEUMA

Meaning : ( wind, air,

breath ) Example : PNEUMATIC

Root : PNEUMON

Meaning : ( lung, breath )

Example : PNEUMONIA

Root : POD

Meaning : ( foot )

Example : PODIUM

Root : POIGN

Meaning : ( prick, hit )

Example : POIGNANT

Root : POL

Meaning : ( make sooth )

Example : POLISH,

INTERPOLATE, POLITE,

APOLOGY

Root : POLIS

Meaning : ( city )

Example : MEGALOPOLIS

Root : POLY

Meaning : ( many (prefix)

) Example : POLYGAMY

Root : PON

Meaning : ( place, put )

Example : COMPONENT,

OPPONENT, EXPONENT, POSTPONE

Root : POP

Meaning : ( people )

Example : POPULACE

Root : PORT


bring ) Example : PORTABLE,

PORTFOLIO, PORTAGE,

PORTER, PORTMANTEAU, COMPORT, DEPORT,

EXPORT, IMPORT, PURPORT, REPORT,

SUPPORT, TRANSPORT

Root : PORTIO

Meaning : ( part, share )

Example : PORTION,

PROPORTION, APPORTION

Root : POS

Meaning : ( place, put, lay

) Example : JUXTAPOSE,

EXPOSE, SUPPOSE, COMPOSE, POSTURE,

OPPOSE, PROPOSE, PURPOSE, IMPOSE,

Root : POS

Meaning : ( place, put )

Example : expose,

juxtapose, proposition,

repository

Root : POSIT

Meaning : ( place, put,

settle ) Example : COMPOSITION,

DEPOSIT, IMPOSITION, IMPOSTOR, IMPOSE,

REPOSITORY

Root : POSS

Meaning : ( be able, have

power ) Example : POSSESSIVE,

POSSE, DISPOSSESS, POSSIBILITY

Root : POST

Meaning : ( after (prefix) ) Example : POSTHUMOUS

Root : POSTER

Meaning : ( coming after,

following ) Example : POSTERIOR,

PREPOSTEROUS, ANTERIOR, POSTERITY

Root : POT

Meaning : ( drink ) Example : POTABLE,

POTION, POTATION,

POTTAGE

Root : POTEN

Meaning : ( power )

Example : POTENT

Root : POTENT

Meaning : ( powerful,

potent ) Example : POTENTIAL,

POTENTATE

Root : POV

Meaning : ( poor )

Example : POVERTY

Root : PRE

Meaning : ( before, in

advance (prefix) ) Example : Predict - 5,

Precaution - 6,

Predominant - 6, Prejudice-5, Presume - 7, Prevail - 7,

Preoccupation - 8, Premature - 8

Root : PRECI

Meaning : ( price, value )

Example : APPRECIATION,

PRECIOUS, DEPRECIATE,

PRAISE

Root : PREHEND

Meaning : ( seize, grasp )

Example : APPREHEND

Root : PREHENS

Meaning : ( take, grasp,

seize ) Example

: REPREHENSIBLE,

APPREHENSIVE

Root : PRESS

Meaning : ( press, strain )

Example : PRESSURE,

EXPRESSIVE

Root : PRETI

Meaning : ( price )

Example : APPRECIATION,

DEPRECIATE

Root : PRIM

Meaning : ( first )

Example : PRIMITIVE,

PRIMEVAL, PRIMER

Root : PRIV

Meaning : ( single )

Example : PRIVILEGE,

PRIVY, PRIVATE, PRIVACY, DEPRIVE

Root : PRO

Meaning : ( in front of,

before, forward, in favor of

(prefix) ) Example : Proclaim - 6,



Prognosticate - HS,

Progressive - 7, Projection - 8, Promotion - 8, Proposal -

7, Prospect - 5, Provoke - 7

Root : PROB

Meaning : ( test, prove )

Example : APPROBATION,

REPROBATE. PROBATION, PROBE, PROBABLE, PROVE

Root : PROPRI

Meaning : ( one's own )

Example : APPROPRIATE,

PROPRIETY, PROPRIETARY, PROPERTY

Root : PROTO

Meaning : ( first )

Example : PROTOCOL,

PROTOTYPE, PROTAGONIST,

PROTOZOAN

Root : PROVIS

Meaning : ( provide )

Example : PROVISION,

PROVISO,

Root : PROXIM

Meaning : ( nearest, very

near ) Example : APPROXIMATE,

PROXIMITY

Root : PRUD

Meaning : ( foresee )

Example : PRUDENT,

PRUDE, JURISPRUDENCE,

PROVIDE

Root : PSYCH

Meaning : ( mind, soul,

spirit ) Example

: PSYCHOANALYSIS,

PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHOPATH, PSYCHIC

Root : PUBLIC

Meaning : ( public,

belonging to the people ) Example : REPUBLIC

Root : PUD

Meaning : ( feel shame,

blush ) Example : REPUDIATE,

IMPUDENT

Root : PUG

Meaning : ( fight )

Example : REPUGNANT,

PUGNACIOUS, PUGILISM, PUGILIST

Root : PULS


Example : IMPULSIVE,

COMPULSIVE, COMPULSORY, PULSE

Root : PUN

Meaning : ( punishment,

pain ) Example : PUNITIVE,

IMPUNITY

Root : PUNCT

Meaning : ( prick, point )

Example : PUNCTUATE,

PUNCTURE, PUNCTUAL,

COMPUNCTION

Root : PUNG

Meaning : ( prick, point )

Example : PUNGENT,

EXPUNGE

Root : PUT

Meaning : ( think, reckon,

suppose ) Example : COMPUTABLE,

DEPUTY, DISPUTE, IMPUTE, REPUTE

Root : PYR

Meaning : ( fire )

Example : PYROMANIA,

PYROSIS, PYROMETER,

PYROMANIA, PYRE, PYROTECHNICS

Root : QUAD

Meaning : ( four )

Example : QUADRANT

Root : QUAL

Meaning : ( of what sort or

kind ) Example : QUALITY,

QUALIFY

Root : QUARANT

Meaning : ( forty )

Example : QUARANTINE

Root : QUART

Meaning : ( fourth )

Example : QUARTERLY,

QUARTET, QUARTER

Root : QUER

Meaning : ( ask, seek )

Example : QUERY,

QUERULOUS

Root : QUEST

Meaning : ( ask, seek ) Example

: QUESTIONABLE,

INQUEST, REQUEST

Root : QUIESC

Meaning : ( quiet, rest ) Example

: ACQUIESCENCE,

QUIESCENT, ACQUIESCE

Root : QUIET

Meaning : ( quiet, rest )

Example : QUIETNESS,

TRANQUIL, ACQUIT,

QUIETUDE, REQUITE

Root : QUINT

Meaning : ( five (prefix) )

Example : QUINTESSENCE

Root : QUIR

Meaning : ( seek, ask )

Example : acquire,

exquisite, inquisitive, require

Root : QUIR/QUIS

Meaning : ( seek, ask )

Example : acquire,

exquisite, inquisitive, require

Root : QUIS

Meaning : ( seek, ask ) Example

: CONQUISTADOR,

INQUISITIVE

Root : QUIT

Meaning : ( quiet, rest )

Example : ACQUITTAL

Root : QUOT

Meaning : ( how many )

Example : QUOTE,

QUOTATION, QUOTA,

QUOTIENT

Root : RADI

Meaning : ( ray, shine )

Example : RADIANT,

IRRADIATE,

RADIOACTIVITY, RADIUS

Root : RADIC

Meaning : ( root )

Example : RADICAL,

RADISH, ERADICATE



Root : RAM

Meaning : ( branch )

Example : RAMIFICATION,

RAMIFY

Root : RAP

Meaning : ( grasp, seize )

Example : RAPIDITY,

RAPACIOUS, RAPID, RAPINE

Root : RAPT

Meaning : ( seize )

Example : RAPTURE,

RAPTORES

Root : RAS

Meaning : ( scrape )

Example : abrasion, erase,

rase, razor, rasorial

Root : RAT

Meaning : ( think,

calculate, determine, settle ) Example : RATIFY,

RATIONAL, RATION, RATE, RATIO, RATIFICATION

Root : RAV

Meaning : ( bear away )

Example : RAVISH,

RAVINE

Root : RAZ

Meaning : ( scrape )

Example : RAZOR

Root : RE

Meaning : ( again, back

(prefix) ) Example : Rebellious - 7,

Recognition - 6, Reflect - 5,

Rehabilitation - 8, Reliable - 6, Respiration - 8, Reunion

- 7, Revive - 6

Root : RECT

Meaning : ( right, ruled,

straight ) Example : RECTIFY,

RECTANGLE, RECTITUDE,

CORRECT, ERECT

Root : REFER

Meaning : ( bring back,

carry back ) Example : REFERENDUM,

REFERENCE, REFEREE,

RELATE

Root : REG

Meaning : ( king )

Example : regicide, regal

Root : REG

Meaning : ( rule, govern,

straight, right ) Example : regalia,

regency, regent, regimen,

regiment, region, regional

Root : REGUL

Meaning : ( a rule )

Example : regular,

regulate

Root : RELAT

Meaning : ( carry back,

bring back ) Example : CORRELATE,

RELATION

Root : RELATIO

Meaning : ( carry back )

Example : RELATIONSHIP

Root : REND

Meaning : ( give up )

Example : RENDER,

SURRENDER,

RENDEZVOUS

Root : REPT

Meaning : ( seize, snatch,

creep ) Example

: SURREPTITIOUS,

REPTILE

Root : RETRO

Meaning : ( backward

(prefix) ) Example : RETROACTIVE

Root : RID

Meaning : ( laugh )

Example : RIDICULOUS,

DERIDE

Root : RIS

Meaning : ( laugh )

Example : RISIBLE,

DERISORY

Root : RIV

Meaning : ( stream, brook

) Example : DERIVE,

DERIVATION, RIVAL,

RIVULET

Root : ROD

Meaning : ( gnaw, eat )

Example : CORROSION,

CORRODE, ERODE, EROSION, RODENT

Root : ROG

Meaning : ( ask, demand )

Example : ARROGANT,

INTERROGATE, SURROGATE, ROGUE

Root : ROGAT

Meaning : ( ask, demand )

Example : DEROGATORY,

INTERROGATE, SURROGATE

Root : ROT

Meaning : ( wheel )

Example : ROTATE,

ROTARY, ROTOTILLER

Root : ROU

Meaning : ( red )

Example : ROUGE

Root : ROY

Meaning : ( rule, king )

Example : ROYALTY,

VICEROY, POMEROY, CORDUROY

Root : RUB

Meaning : ( red )

Example : RUBELLA

Root : RUD Meaning : ( red )

Example : RUDDY

Root : RUDI Meaning : ( unformed,

rough ) Example : RUDIMENTARY,

RUDE, ERUDITE, RUDIMENT

Root : RUPT Meaning : ( break, burst )

Example : RUPTURE,

ERUPT, ABRUPT,

CORRUPT, DISRUPT, INTERRUPTION,

BANKRUPT

Root : SACR Meaning : ( holy, sacred )

Example : SACRILEGE,

SACRAMENT, SACRIFICE,

SACRED, CONSECRATE, DESECRATE

Root : SAG

Meaning : ( think )

Example : SAGACIOUS

Root : SAIN

Meaning : ( sacred, holy )

Example : SAINTLY

Root : SAL

Meaning : ( leap, spring

forward ) Example : SALIENT,

Root : SAL

Meaning : ( salt )

Example : SALINE, SALAD,

SALARY



SALMON, SALLY, ASSAIL,

RESILIENT

Root : SALUT

Meaning : ( health )

Example : SALUTE,

SALUBRIOUS

Root : SALV

Meaning : ( save )

Example : SALVATION,

SALVAGE

Root : SANCT

Meaning : ( holy, sacred )

Example : SANCTUARY,

SANCTITY, SANCTIFY, SANCTIMONY, SANCTION

Root : SANGUI

Meaning : ( blood )

Example : SANGUINARY,

SANGFROID

Root : SANIT

Meaning : ( health )

Example : SANITY,

SANITARIUM, SANITARY

Root : SAP

Meaning : ( taste, to be

wise ) Example : SAPID,

SAPIENT, SAVOR, INSIPID,

SAPIEN

Root : SATIS

Meaning : ( enough,

sufficient ) Example : SATISFY,

SATIATE, INSATIABLE,

UNSATISFACTORY

Root : SATUR

Meaning : ( enough )

Example : UNSATURATED

Root : SAULT


forward ) Example : ASSAULT,

INSULT, RESULT, EXULT

Root : SCEND

Meaning : ( climb )

Example : ASCEND,

DESCEND, TRANSCEND

Root : SCI

Meaning : ( know )

Example : PLEBISCITE,

CONSCIOUS, CONSCIENTIOUS

Root : SCOPE

Meaning : ( watch, see )

Example : HOROSCOPE,

GYROSCOPE

Root : SCRIB

Meaning : ( write ) Example : SCRIBBLE,

ASCRIBE, DESCRIBE,

INSCRIBE, SUBSCRIBE, PRESCRIBE, PROSCRIBE,

TRANSCRIBE

Root : SCRIPT

Meaning : ( write ) Example : CONSCRIPT,

SCRIPTURE. POSTSCRIPT

Root : SCUR

Meaning : ( cover, conceal

) Example : OBSCURE

Root : SE

Meaning : ( apart, without

(prefix) ) Example : SEGREGATE,

SEQUESTER, SEDITION, SECEDE, SEDUCE

Root : SEC


Example : SECONDARY

Root : SECT

Meaning : ( cut )

Example : DISSECT,

INTERSECT, SECTION,

SECANT, INSECT

Root : SECU


Example : sequel,

inconsequential,

consecutive, prosecute

Root : SECU/SEQU


Example : consecutive,

inconsequential, prosecute,

sequel

Root : SED

Meaning : ( sit, settle )

Example : SEDIMENT,

SEDATE, SEDENTARY, SUPERSEDE

Root : SELF

Meaning : ( by oneself

(prefix) ) Example : SELFISH

Root : SELL

Meaning : ( take, sees )

Example : CONSULATE,

CONSULT, CONSULTATION,

CONSULTANCY

Root : SEM

Meaning : ( seed, sow )

Example : DISSEMINATE,

SEMINARY, SEMINAR

Root : SEMBL

Meaning : ( together )

Example : ASSEMBLY,

REASSEMBLE

Root : SEMBL

Meaning : ( seem, appear,

be like ) Example : SEMBLANCE,

RESEMBLE, DISSEMBLE

Root : SEMI

Meaning : ( half (prefix) ) Example

: SEMICONSCIOUS

Root : SEN

Meaning : ( old )

Example : SENILE,

SENIOR, SENATE,

SENESCHAL

Root : SENS

Meaning : ( feel, preceive,

think ) Example : SENSORY,

SENSE, SENSIBLE,

SENSUAL

Root : SENT

Meaning : ( feel, be aware,

think ) Example : SENTIMENT,

PRESENTIMENT,

SENTENCE, ASSENT, CONSENT, DISSENT,

RESENT

Root : SEQU


Example : OBSEQUIOUS,

SEQUESTER

Root : SER

Meaning : ( join, bind, put,

connect, order, a row ) Example : SERIAL,

SERIALIZE, SERIES

Root : SERI

Meaning : ( grave, serious

)

Root : SERT

Meaning : ( join, bind, put

)

Root : SERV

Meaning : ( keep, watch

over, protect, serve )

Root : SESQUI

Meaning : ( a foot and a

half long (prefix) )



Example : SERIOUS Example : ASSERT,

DESERT, DISSERTATION,

EXERT, INSERT, CONCERT

Example

: CONSERVATORY,

CONSERVATION,

OBSERVE, PRESERVE, RESERVE, DESERVE

Example

: SESQUIPEDALIAN

Root : SESS

Meaning : ( sit, be still )

Example : OBSESSION

Root : SEVER

Meaning : ( serious,

earnest ) Example : persevere,

asseverate

Root : SEXT

Meaning : ( sixth )

Example : SEXTANT

Root : SID

Meaning : ( sit, settle )

Example : INSIDIOUS,

DISSIDENT, PRESIDE, SUBSIDE, SUBSIDY,

RESIDUE, ASSIDUOUS

Root : SIDER

Meaning : ( star )

Example : RECONSIDER,

CONSIDER, CONSIDERATION

Root : SIGN

Meaning : ( mark )

Example : INSIGNIA,

SIGNAL, RESIGNATION, DESIGNATE,

INSIGNIFICANT

Root : SILIC

Meaning : ( flint )

Example : SILICATE,

SILICIFY

Root : SIMIL

Meaning : ( like, make like,

together ) Example : ASSIMILATE,

SIMILARITY, SIMILE,

SIMULATE, DISSIMILAR

Root : SIMUL

Meaning : ( resemble,

make like ) Example

: SIMULTANEOUS,

SIMULATE

Root : SINU

Meaning : ( fold, bend,

curve ) Example : INSINUATE,

COSINE, SINUOUS

Root : SIPA

Meaning : ( throw )

Example : DISSIPATE

Root : SIR

Meaning : ( star, heavenly

body ) Example : UNDESIRABLE,

DESIROUS, DESIDERATE

Root : SIST

Meaning : ( to stand, place

) Example : PERSIST,

ASSIST, INSIST, RESIST,

SUBSIST, CONSIST, DESIST, EXIST

Root : SOCI

Meaning : ( partner,

companion ) Example : SOCIOLOGIST,

ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATE

Root : SOL

Meaning : ( the sun )

Example : SOLAR,

PARASOL, SOLSTICE

Root : SOLI

Meaning : ( alone, only )

Example : SOLILOQUY,

DESOLATE, SOLITAIRE, SOLITUDE, SOLITARY

Root : SOLU

Meaning : ( loosen )

Example : RESOLUTION,

ABSOLUTE, DISSOLUTE, SOLUTION

Root : SOLV

Meaning : ( loosen, release

) Example : ABSOLVE,

INSOLVENT, RESOLVE,

DISSOLVE,

Root : SOMN

Meaning : ( sleep )

Example : INSOMNIA

Root : SON

Meaning : ( sound )

Example : SONATA,

RESONANCE, CONSONANT, SONOROUS, UNISON

Root : SOPH

Meaning : ( wise, wisdom )

Example : PHILOSOPHER,

SOPHISTICATION, PHILOSOPHY, SOPHISTRY

Root : SORT

Meaning : ( escape, go

out, leave ) Example : RESORT

Root : SPECI

Meaning : ( kind, sort )

Example : SPECIES,

SPECIAL, SPECIFY, SPICE

Root : SPECT

Meaning : ( watch, see,

look, appear ) Example : spectrum,

spectacle, inspection,

spectator, respect, circumspect, perspective,

Root : SPER

Meaning : ( scatter, strew

) Example : DISPERSE,

INTERSPERSE

Root : SPHERE

Meaning : ( sphere )

Example : ATMOSPHERE

Root : SPIC

Meaning : ( look at, see )

Example : SUSPICIOUS,

INAUSPICIOUS

Root : SPIR


Example : TRANSPIRE,

SPIRIT, ASPIRE, CONSPIRE, EXPIRE,

INSPIRE, PERSPIRE, RESPIRATION

Root : SPOND Meaning : ( promise,

pledge, answer )

Root : SPONS Meaning : ( promise,

answer )

Root : STA Meaning : ( stand )

Example : STAMINA,

Root : STANT Meaning : ( stand )

Example : SUBSTANCE,



Example : RESPOND,

DESPONDENT

Example : RESPONSE,

RESPONSIBLE,

UNRESPONSIVE, SPONSOR

OBSTACLE, STANDARD,

CONSTANT, ESTABLISH

CONSTANT, DISTANT,

INSTANT, STANCHION, STANZA, CIRCUMSTANCE

Root : STATUT

Meaning : ( place, put, set,

establish, stand ) Example : STATUTE,

CONSTITUTE, DESTITUTE,

SUBSTITUTE, INSTITUTE

Root : STELL

Meaning : ( star )

Example : STELLAR,

CONSTELLATION

Root : STEREO

Meaning : ( solid )

Example : STEREOTYPE

Root : STERN

Meaning : ( spread (out),

stretch out ) Example : STERNUM,

SUBSTRATE, STRATUM,

STRATOSPHERE

Root : STIG

Meaning : ( prick, mark )

Example : STIGMATIZE

Root : STINC

Meaning : ( prick, mark )

Example : INSTINCT

Root : STINGU

Meaning : ( quench )

Example : EXTINGUISH

Root : STIT

Meaning : ( stand )

Example : SUPERSTITION

Root : STRAIN

Meaning : ( draw tight,

bind ) Example : CONSTRAINT,

RESTRAIN

Root : STRI

Meaning : ( build )

Example : INDUSTRIOUS

Root : STRICT


bind ) Example : RESTRICT,

STRICT, DISTRICT, BOA-

CONSTRICTOR

Root : STRING


bind ) Example : ASTRINGENT

Root : STRU

Meaning : ( build, arrange

) Example : INSTRUMENT,

CONSTRUE

Root : STRUCT

Meaning : ( build, arrange

) Example

: CONSTRUCTION,

STRUCTURE, INSTRUCT, DESTRUCTIVE, OBSTRUCT

Root : SUA

Meaning : ( persuade,

recommend, tasting agreeable ) Example : ASSUAGE,

PERSUASIVE, SUAVE, DISSUADE

Root : SUB

Meaning : ( below (prefix)

) Example : SUBJUGATE

Root : SUB

Meaning : ( under, below

(prefix) ) Example : Subconscious -

8, Subdue - 7, Submarine -

6, Submission - 8, Suppress - 7, Subscribe - 7,

Substance - 6, Subterranean - 6

Root : SUF

Meaning : ( below, from

under (prefix) ) Example : SUFFICIENT

Root : SULT


forward ) Example : DESULTORY,

INSULT, RESULT, EXULT,

EXULTANT

Root : SUM

Meaning : ( take )

Example : ASSUME,

CONSUME, PRESUME, RESUME

Root : SUMM Meaning : ( highest )

Example : CONSUMMATE,

SUMMIT

Root : SUMPT Meaning : ( take )

Example : ASSUMPTION,

CONSUMPTION

Root : SUMPTU Meaning : ( expense,

spend ) Example : SUMPTUOUS

Root : SUP Meaning : ( under, down )

Example : SUPPRESS,

SUPPORT

Root : SUPER

Meaning : ( above (prefix)

) Example : SUPERFICIAL

Root : SUR

Meaning : ( over, above,

upon, in addition (prefix) ) Example : SURFACE,

SURROUND, SURPASS,

Root : SURG

Meaning : ( rise )

Example : RESURGENT,

SURGE, INSURGENT,

SOURCE

Root : SURRECT

Meaning : ( rise ) Example

: INSURRECTION,

RESURRECTION

Root : SUS

Meaning : ( below, under )

Example : SUSCEPTIBLE,

SUSPEND, SUSTAIN,

SUSPECT

Root : SYM

Meaning : ( together

(prefix) ) Example : SYMMETRY

Root : SYN

Meaning : ( together

(prefix) ) Example : SYNTHESIS,

SYNCOPATION, SYNOPSIS, SYNONYM

Root : TACT

Meaning : ( touch )

Example : TACTILE,

TACTFUL, CONTACT,

INTACT

Root : TAG

Meaning : ( touch ) Example : CONTAGIOUS

Root : TAIN

Meaning : ( hold ) Example : DETAIN,

Root : TALI

Meaning : ( compensation

in kind )

Root : TANG

Meaning : ( touch ) Example : TANGENT,



ENTERTAIN, OBTAIN,

PERTAIN, RETAIN, SUSTAIN, MAINTAIN

Example : RETALIATION TANGIBLE

Root : TARD

Meaning : ( slow ) Example : RETARDANT,

TARDY, RETARD

Root : TAST

Meaning : ( touch ) Example : TASTELESS

Root : TECHN

Meaning : ( art ) Example : TECHNOLOGY,

TECHNICAL,

PYROTECHNICS

Root : TECT

Meaning : ( cover, protect

) Example : PROTECTION,

DETECT, TOGA

Root : TEG

Meaning : ( touch )

Example : INTEGER,

INTEGRAL, INTEGRATE,

INTEGRITY, DISINTEGRATE

Root : TEGE

Meaning : ( protect, cover

) Example : PROTEGE,

PROTECT

Root : TELE

Meaning : ( far )

Example : TELEPHONE,

TELESCOPE, TELEPATHY

Root : TEMPOR

Meaning : ( time ) Example

: CONTEMPORARY

Root : TEN

Meaning : ( hold, keep )

Example : LIEUTENANT,

TENURE, TENET, TENANT,

TENOR, TENACIOUS, RETENTIVE, CONTENT

Root : TEND

Meaning : ( stretch, reach

) Example : DISTEND,

PORTEND, PRETEND, ATTEND, TENDER

Root : TENS

Meaning : ( stretch, strain

) Example : PRETENSE,

TENSION, TENSE, HYPOTENUSE

Root : TENT

Meaning : ( stretch, reach

) Example : INTENT,

DETENTION, ATTENTION, DETENTE

Root : TENU

Meaning : ( make thin )

Example : TENUOUS,

ATTENUATE, EXTENUATE,

TENUITY

Root : TERMIN

Meaning : ( boundary,

end, limit ) Example : EXTERMINATE,

TERMINOLOGY,

DETERMINE

Root : TERR

Meaning : ( land, earth,

ground ) Example

: SUBTERRANEAN, INTER,

TERRITORY, TERRAIN,

TERRESTRIAL

Root : TEST

Meaning : ( witness, bear

witness ) Example : ATTEST,

CONTEST, DETEST,

PROTEST, TESTIFY, TESTIMONY, TESTAMENT,

INTESTATE

Root : TEXT

Meaning : ( plait/braid,

weave ) Example : PRETEXT,

TEXTILE, TEXTURE

Root : THE

Meaning : ( place, put, set

down ) Example : ANTITHESIS,

THEME, THESIS, EPITHET,

HYPOTHESIS, SYNTHESIS, PARENTHESIS

Root : THE

Meaning : ( God )

Example : ATHEIST

Root : THEO

Meaning : ( god )

Example : THEOCRACY

Root : THERM

Meaning : ( heat )

Example : THERMAL

Root : TIC

Meaning : ( be silent )

Example : RETICENT

Root : TIG

Meaning : ( to touch,

contact with ) Example : CONTIGUOUS

Root : TIM

Meaning : ( fear )

Example : TIMID,

INTIMIDATE, TIMOROUS

Root : TIN

Meaning : ( hold, keep )

Example : CONTINENT

Root : TING

Meaning : ( to touch,

contact with ) Example : CONTINGENT

Root : TINGU

Meaning : ( quench )

Example : EXTINGUISH

Root : TOLER

Meaning : ( bear, put up

with ) Example : TOLERANCE

Root : TOM

Meaning : ( cut )

Example : ANATOMY,

TOME, ATOM, EPITOME, DICHOTOMY

Root : TOME

Meaning : ( cutting )

Example : EPITOME

Root : TOMY

Meaning : ( cutting )

Example : DICHOTOMY

Root : TON

Meaning : ( thunder )

Example : ASTONISH

Root : TORN

Meaning : ( turn )

Example : TORNADO,

ATTORNEY

Root : TORP

Meaning : ( stiff, numb )

Example : TORPID

Root : TORT

Meaning : ( twist, wring )

Example : EXTORT,

TORTUOUS, CONTORT,

Root : TOX

Meaning : ( poison )

Example : TOXIC



TORTOISE, TORCH,

TORMENT

Root : TRACT

Meaning : ( pull, draw )

Example : Attractive,

Contract, Portrait, Retraction, Abstract,

Distraction, Portrayal, Protract, Distraught,

Entreat, Intractable, Traction

Root : TRAD

Meaning : ( deliver, betray

) Example : TRADITION,

TRAITOR, BETRAY

Root : TRAH

Meaning : ( draw )

Example : PORTRAY,

TRAIN

Root : TRANS

Meaning : ( across (prefix)

) Example : TRANSLATE

Root : TREAT

Meaning : ( draw, handle )

Example : TREATY,

TREATISE, ENTREAT, RETREAT, MISTREATMENT

Root : TREPID

Meaning : ( trembling,

agitated ) Example : TREPIDATION,

INTREPID

Root : TRI

Meaning : ( three )

Example : TRIAD,

TRIANGLE, TRIDENT, TRIPLE, TRIPOD, TRIVIAL,

TRIO, TRIENNIAL

Root : TRIB

Meaning : ( race, family

OR waste away ) Example : TRIBUNE,

DIATRIBE, TRIBUTE

Root : TRIBUT

Meaning : ( assign, allow,

pay ) Example : TRIBUTE,

ATTRIBUTE, CONTRIBUTE,

DISTRIBUTE, RETRIBUTION, TRIBUTARY

Root : TROP

Meaning : ( turn )

Example : TROPICAL

Root : TRUD

Meaning : ( thrust, push )

Example : PROTRUDE

Root : TRUS

Meaning : ( thrust, push )

Example : ABSTRUSE

Root : TUIT

Meaning : ( watch,

protect, look ) Example : TUITION,

INTUITION, INTUITIVE,

TUTELAGE, TUTOR

Root : TUN

Meaning : ( thunder, shake

) Example : STUNNING

Root : TURB

Meaning : ( disturb, drive,

throw in disorder ) Example : TURBULENT,

DISTURB, PERTURB,

TURBID

Root : TUS

Meaning : ( strike )

Example : CONTUSION

Root : TUTOR

Meaning : ( guard, look

after ) Example : TUTORIAL

Root : TYP

Meaning : ( impression,

form, model ) Example : PROTOTYPE,

TYPICAL, ARCHETYPE,

TYPE

Root : UBER

Meaning : ( bear

abundantly ) Example : EXUBERANCE,

EXUBERANT

Root : ULTIM

Meaning : ( last )

Example : ULTIMATUM,

ULTIMATE, PENULTIMATE

Root : ULTRA

Meaning : ( beyond

(prefix) ) Example : ULTRAVIOLET

Root : UMBR

Meaning : ( shade, shadow

) Example : UMBRELLA,

PENUMBRA, UMBRAGE, ADUMBRATE

Root : UN

Meaning : ( not, none

(prefix) ) Example : Unanimous - 7,

Unattractive - 8, Unconscious - 6, Unfinished

- 6, Unnecessary - 6, Unpredictable - 7, Unravel -

5, Unworthy - 8

Root : UND

Meaning : ( wave, flow,

overflow, be excessive ) Example : UNDULATE,

ABOUND, INUNDATE, REDUNDANT, REDOUND,

ABUNDANCE

Root : UNDER

Meaning : ( beneath

(prefix) ) Example : UNDERGROUND

Root : UNI

Meaning : ( one )

Example : UNILATERAL,

REUNION

Root : URB

Meaning : ( city, town )

Example : SUBURB,

URBANE

Root : US

Meaning : ( use )

Example : USURP,

ABUSIVE, ABUSE, PERUSE, UTILITARIAN

Root : UT

Meaning : ( use, USEFUL )

Example : UTILITARIAN,

Root : VAC

Meaning : ( empty, at

leisure )

Root : VAD

Meaning : ( go, advance )

Example : PERVADE,

Root : VAIL

Meaning : ( be strong, be

worth )



UTILIZE Example : VACUOUS,

EVACUATE, VACUUM,

VACATION, VACATE, VACANCY

INVADE, EVADE,

INVASION,

Example : AVAILABLE,

PREVAIL, COUNTERVAIL,

AVAIL

Root : VAL Meaning : ( be strong, be

worth ) Example : VALID,

VALIANT, VALOR, VALUE, INVALID

Root : VAN Meaning : ( empty, vain )

Example : VANITY,

VANISH, EVANESCENT

Root : VANQ Meaning : ( conquer )

Example : VANQUISH

Root : VARI Meaning : ( diverse, vary,

of many kinds ) Example : VARIATION,

VARIETY, VARIEGATED, VARIOUS

Root : VAS

Meaning : ( go, advance )

Example : INVASION

Root : VEH

Meaning : ( carry, bring )

Example : VEHICLE,

VEHEMENT, VEIN, INVEIGH

Root : VELOC

Meaning : ( swift, speed )

Example : VELOCITY,

VELOCIPEDE, VELODROME

Root : VELOP

Meaning : ( wrap, cover )

Example : ENVELOP,

DEVELOPMENT

Root : VEN

Meaning : ( come )

Example : CONVENIENT,

SOUVENIR, INTERVENE,

REVENUE, COVENANT

Root : VENT

Meaning : ( come )

Example : PREVENTION,

ADVENTURE, INVENT,

CONVENTION

Root : VER

Meaning : ( true, truth )

Example : VERIFY,

VERACIOUS, VERACITY,

VERDICT, AVER

Root : VERB

Meaning : ( word )

Example : VERBATIM,

VERBOSE, VERBAL

Root : VERD

Meaning : ( flourish, green

) Example : VERDANT,

VERDIGRIS

Root : VERS

Meaning : ( turn )

Example : adversary,

adverse, adversity, anniversary, averse,

controversy, conversation, diverse, diversified, inverse,

reverse, traverse, universal,

universe, university, version, versatility, verse,

versus

Root : VERT

Meaning : ( turn )

Example : vertigo,

vertebra, vertex, vortex, advertise, advertisement,

avert, convert, divert, extrovert, introvert, invert,

revert, subvert, vertebrate,

vertical

Root : VEST

Meaning : ( clothe,

garment, dress ) Example : VESTMENT,

TRAVESTY

Root : VETER

Meaning : ( old )

Example : VETERAN,

VETERINARIAN,

Root : VI

Meaning : ( way, road )

Example : DEVIOUS,

OBVIOUS, IMPERVIOUS, DEVIATE, OBVIATE,

PREVIOUS, VIADUCT

Root : VIA

Meaning : ( way )

Example : VIADUCT

Root : VICIS

Meaning : ( turn, change )

Example : VICISSITUDE

Root : VICT

Meaning : ( conquer )

Example : VICTIM, EVICT,

VICTOR, CONVICTION

Root : VID

Meaning : ( see )

Example : EVIDENT

Root : VIG

Meaning : ( awake, lively )

Example : VIGIL,

VIGILANCE

Root : VIL

Meaning : ( mean, base )

Example : VILIFY, REVILE

Root : VINC

Meaning : ( conquer )

Example : INVINCIBLE,

CONVINCE, EVINCE,

Root : VIR

Meaning : ( man )

Example : VIRILE,

TRIUMVIRATE

Root : VIRON

Meaning : ( a circle )

Example : ENVIRONS,

ENVIRONMENTAL

Root : VIRU

Meaning : ( poison )

Example : VIRULENT

Root : VIS

Meaning : ( see )

Example : VISIONARY,

PROVISIONAL, PROVISO

Root : VITA

Meaning : ( life, alive )

Example : VITALITY,

REVITALIZE

Root : VIV

Meaning : ( live, alive )

Example : VIVACITY,

VIVIFY, REVIVE, SURVIVE

Root : VOC

Meaning : ( voice, call )

Example : VOCIFEROUS,

VOCALIZE, VOCABULARY,

VOCATION, ADVOCATE, EQUIVOCAL,

IRREVOCABLE, EVOKE, REVOKE, PROVOKE



Root : VOL

Meaning : ( fly )

Example : VOLATILE,

VOLLEY

Root : VOLU

Meaning : ( roll, turn ) Example

: REVOLUTIONARY

Root : VOLUS

Meaning : ( will, wish )

Example : VOLUNTEER,

VOLITION

Root : VOLV

Meaning : ( turn, roll )

Example : EVOLVE,

REVOLVER

Root : VOR

Meaning : ( devour )

Example : CARNIVORE,

VORACIOUS, HERBIVORE

Root : VOT

Meaning : ( vow, a wish )

Example : VOTIVE,

VOTER, VOTARY,

DEVOTIONAL, DEVOTEE, DEVOUT

Root : VOUR

Meaning : ( eat )

Example : DEVOUR

Root : VULCAN

Meaning : ( fire )

Example : VULCANIZE

Root : WAS Meaning : ( be hale (Old

English) ) Example : WASSAIL

Root : ZOO Meaning : ( animal )

Example : ZOOGRAPHY

Master Root Word List

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