Greek & Latin roots
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1. What is the core meaning of the Latin root “port” (as in transport and portable): “carry” or “break”?
“port” · “carry” · Greek & Latin roots 2. What is the core meaning of the Latin root “aqua” (as in aquarium and aqueduct): “water” or “fire”?
“aqua” · “water” · Greek & Latin roots 3. What is the core meaning of the Latin root “rupt” (as in erupt and interrupt): “break / burst” or “join”?
“rupt” · “break / burst” · Greek & Latin roots 4. What is the core meaning of the Latin root “struct” (as in structure and construct): “build” or “cut”?
“struct” · “build” · Greek & Latin roots 5. What is the core meaning of the Latin root “cred” (as in credible and credit): “believe / trust” or “build”?
“cred” · “believe / trust” · Greek & Latin roots 6. What is the core meaning of the Greek root “phon” (as in phonetic and symphony): “sound” or “light”?
“phon” · “sound” · Greek & Latin roots 7. What is the core meaning of the Greek root “morph” (as in metamorphosis and amorphous): “form / shape” or “number”?
“morph” · “form / shape” · Greek & Latin roots 8. What is the core meaning of the Greek root “photo” (as in photosynthesis and photograph): “light” or “water”?
“photo” · “light” · Greek & Latin roots 9. What is the core meaning of the Latin root “scrib / script” (as in describe and manuscript): “write” or “walk”?
“scrib / script” · “write” · Greek & Latin roots 10. What is the core meaning of the Greek root “tele” (as in telescope and telephone): “far off” or “heavy”?
“tele” · “far off” · Greek & Latin roots 11. What is the core meaning of the Latin root “bene” (as in benefit and benevolent): “good / well” or “fast”?
“bene” · “good / well” · Greek & Latin roots 12. What is the core meaning of the Greek root “chron” (as in chronology and synchronize): “time” or “colour”?
“chron” · “time” · Greek & Latin roots