Use Greek and Latin Roots - 7th Grade Writing
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Identify the meaning of the Greek root "chron" in words such as "chronology" and "synchronize".
Identify the meaning of the Greek root "chron" in words such as "chronology" and "synchronize".
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Time. This Greek root creates words about time or timing.
Time. This Greek root creates words about time or timing.
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Choose the word that means "one who loves mankind": philanthropist or misanthrope?
Choose the word that means "one who loves mankind": philanthropist or misanthrope?
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philanthropist. Phil- (love) + anthrop- (human) = lover of humanity.
philanthropist. Phil- (love) + anthrop- (human) = lover of humanity.
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What does the Latin root "scrib" or "script" mean in words such as "describe" or "manuscript"?
What does the Latin root "scrib" or "script" mean in words such as "describe" or "manuscript"?
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write. Latin root for writing, appears in written-text words.
write. Latin root for writing, appears in written-text words.
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What does the Latin root "port" mean in words such as "transport" or "portable"?
What does the Latin root "port" mean in words such as "transport" or "portable"?
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carry. Latin root meaning to bear or bring from place to place.
carry. Latin root meaning to bear or bring from place to place.
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What does the Latin root "spect" mean in words such as "inspect" or "spectator"?
What does the Latin root "spect" mean in words such as "inspect" or "spectator"?
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look; see. Latin root for viewing or observing something.
look; see. Latin root for viewing or observing something.
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What does the Latin root "aud" mean in words such as "audible" or "audience"?
What does the Latin root "aud" mean in words such as "audible" or "audience"?
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hear. Latin root for hearing, found in sound-related words.
hear. Latin root for hearing, found in sound-related words.
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What does the Latin root "cred" mean in words such as "credible" or "credit"?
What does the Latin root "cred" mean in words such as "credible" or "credit"?
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believe; trust. Latin root for belief, appears in trust-related words.
believe; trust. Latin root for belief, appears in trust-related words.
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What does the Latin root "jur" mean in words such as "jury" or "jurisdiction"?
What does the Latin root "jur" mean in words such as "jury" or "jurisdiction"?
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law; swear. Latin root for legal matters and oath-taking.
law; swear. Latin root for legal matters and oath-taking.
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What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as "autograph" or "graphite"?
What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as "autograph" or "graphite"?
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write; draw; record. Greek root for writing or recording information.
write; draw; record. Greek root for writing or recording information.
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What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words such as "telephone" or "telegraph"?
What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words such as "telephone" or "telegraph"?
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far; distant. Greek root meaning at a distance or remote.
far; distant. Greek root meaning at a distance or remote.
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What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words such as "interact" or "international"?
What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words such as "interact" or "international"?
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between; among. Latin prefix indicating something is in the middle.
between; among. Latin prefix indicating something is in the middle.
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What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean in words such as "submarine" or "subordinate"?
What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean in words such as "submarine" or "subordinate"?
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under; below. Latin prefix meaning beneath or lower than.
under; below. Latin prefix meaning beneath or lower than.
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What does the Latin root "rupt" mean in words such as "interrupt" or "erupt"?
What does the Latin root "rupt" mean in words such as "interrupt" or "erupt"?
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break; burst. Latin root for breaking apart or bursting open.
break; burst. Latin root for breaking apart or bursting open.
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What does the Latin root "dic" or "dict" mean in words such as "predict" or "dictionary"?
What does the Latin root "dic" or "dict" mean in words such as "predict" or "dictionary"?
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say; speak. Latin root for speaking, found in speech-related words.
say; speak. Latin root for speaking, found in speech-related words.
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What does the Latin prefix "re-" mean in a word such as "rebel"?
What does the Latin prefix "re-" mean in a word such as "rebel"?
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again; back. Latin prefix indicating repetition or backward motion.
again; back. Latin prefix indicating repetition or backward motion.
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What does the Latin root "bell" mean in words such as "belligerent" and "bellicose"?
What does the Latin root "bell" mean in words such as "belligerent" and "bellicose"?
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war. From Latin 'bellum' meaning war, seen in war-related words.
war. From Latin 'bellum' meaning war, seen in war-related words.
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What does the Greek root "geo" mean in words such as "geology" and "geography"?
What does the Greek root "geo" mean in words such as "geology" and "geography"?
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earth. Greek root 'ge' refers to the planet Earth.
earth. Greek root 'ge' refers to the planet Earth.
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What does the Greek root "bio" mean in words such as "biology" and "biography"?
What does the Greek root "bio" mean in words such as "biology" and "biography"?
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life. Greek root meaning living or life.
life. Greek root meaning living or life.
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What does the Greek root "chron" mean in words such as "chronology" and "chronic"?
What does the Greek root "chron" mean in words such as "chronology" and "chronic"?
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time. Greek root 'chronos' relates to time.
time. Greek root 'chronos' relates to time.
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What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as "autograph" and "biography"?
What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as "autograph" and "biography"?
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write; record. Greek root meaning to write or draw.
write; record. Greek root meaning to write or draw.
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What does the Latin root "port" mean in words such as "transport" and "portable"?
What does the Latin root "port" mean in words such as "transport" and "portable"?
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carry. Latin root meaning to bear or carry.
carry. Latin root meaning to bear or carry.
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What does the Latin root "tract" mean in words such as "attract" and "tractor"?
What does the Latin root "tract" mean in words such as "attract" and "tractor"?
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pull; drag. Latin root meaning to draw or pull.
pull; drag. Latin root meaning to draw or pull.
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What does the Latin root "spect" mean in words such as "inspect" and "spectator"?
What does the Latin root "spect" mean in words such as "inspect" and "spectator"?
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look; see. Latin root from 'specere' meaning to look at.
look; see. Latin root from 'specere' meaning to look at.
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What does the Latin root "aud" mean in words such as "audible" and "audience"?
What does the Latin root "aud" mean in words such as "audible" and "audience"?
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hear. Latin root from 'audire' meaning to hear.
hear. Latin root from 'audire' meaning to hear.
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What does the Latin root "cred" mean in words such as "credible" and "credit"?
What does the Latin root "cred" mean in words such as "credible" and "credit"?
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believe; trust. Latin root meaning to have faith in.
believe; trust. Latin root meaning to have faith in.
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