ab- from, away from, apart

absent- to be away from school or a meeting

absorb- to soak up, draw liquid away

anti- against

antiseptic–  thoroughly clean

antiwar- opposes armed conflict

auto- self

autobiography- a story written about yourself

autoimmune–  a failure to fight infection because organisms don’t recognize their own cells

bi- 2

bilingual– having 2 languages

bifocals– glasses with 2 lenses

bio- life

biology- the science of life or living matter and all its forms

biography– a written account of another person’s life

cent-  100

centennial– 100 years

centimeter– 1/100 of a meter

ciru/m- around

circuit- an act or instance of going or moving around; a circular journey

circumference– the distance around a circular shape; the outer boundary of a circular area

com- together with

company-  a group of people who work or gather together

community-  an area inhabited by a group of people; a social group of people gathered together

contra- against

contradict–  argue against

contraband- things brought in or our of a country illegally

dec- 10

decade– 10 years

decathlon– athletic contest with 10 events

dia- across, beyond

diagonal- a straight line joining two opposite corners

diameter-  a straight line passing from side to

side through the center of a circular  body

dict- say, tell

dictate- to say or give words, directions or orders

dictator– a ruler or tyrant who tells citizens what to do

dis- not, opposite of

disagree- to not agree

disable– to make unfit or unable to work

dys- different

dyslexia– difficult in learning to read

dysfunctional–  not operating normally

epi- upon, over

epidemic– a disease spreading over an entire population

epicenter– a point directly over the center of the disturbance

ex- outer

exoskeleton–  an external covering

exit– a way out

extra- beyond

extraordinary- beyond ordinary

extravagant– going beyond what is necessary; highly excessive

fract, frag- to break

fracture- a crack or break in a bone or object

fraction– a part of a whole

grat- thanks, pleasing

congratulations– best wishes or compliments after a major accomplishment

gratifude– appreciation or thankfulness

hexa- 6

hexagon– having 6 angles

hexameter– a line of verse with 6 metrical feet

hyper- excessive

hyperbole– intentional exaggeration

hyperactive–  overactive; unusually full of activity

hypo- under, less than

hypocrite- one whose actions are less than professed beliefs

hypodermic- under the skin

mar- sea

mariner–  sailor

maritime– having to do with the sea or ocean

mater- mother

maternal– motherly

animae–  to bring to life

mega- great

megapixels–  million pixels used for camera resolution

megaphone– device to make voice louder

micro- small

microphone- an instrument used to amplify a voice or sound to make it louder

microwave- a cooking oven which uses tiny electromagnetic waves to heat food

milli- 1,000

milliliter– 1/1000 of a liter

millipede– small critter with many legs

mis- wrong, less

mishap– an unfortunate event

misspell– not spelled correctly

mono- 1

monotone– one tone, unchanging voice

monopoly– controlled by one

multi- many, much

multisyllabic–  many syllables

multicolor– many colors

non- not

nonfat– without fat

nonsense–  words or language having little or no meaning

oct-  8 

octagon– 8-sided shape

octopus– sea animal with 8 arms

pan-  all

panorama-  a wide view of an extensive area in all directions

pandemic-  a disease found all around an entire continent or world

pent- 5

pentacle– 5-pointed star

Pentagon– 5- sided government building

peri- around

perimeter- the outer boundary or distance around a two-dimensional figure or area

periscope-  an instrument for viewing objects that are all around and above the level of direct sight

post- after

postpone-  to push back; delay

postwar-  the time after a war has ended

pre- before

previous–  occurring before in time or order

predict– statement that will happen in the future

pro- bring forward, bring to existence

produce- to create something

promote- to bring progress or awareness

quad- 4

quadruped– having 4 legs/feet

quadriceps– large 4-part muscle in front

thigh

re- again

rebound–  spring back again

recede–  go back or move back

semi- half, partial

semicircle- half circle

semiformal-  clothes dressier than regular ones but not as fancy as an evening gown or tuxedo

sub- under

submarine– underwater boat

subterranean– under the earth

syn/sym-  same

synchronize–  operate at the same time

symmetry–  measure together (half of an object is a reflection of the other half)

tri-  3 

tripod– 3 legs or feet

trisect– cut in 3 parts

trans- across or change

transatlantic– across the Atlantic Ocean

transition– change in one state or condition to another

aer/o- air

aerate– to let air reach something

aerosol- a pressured substance released as a fine spray

aqua- water

subaquatic– growing or remaining under water

Aquarius–  a constellation pictured as a man carrying water

astro/astra- star, space

astronomer–  a scientist who studies stars

asteroid– a minor planet

bene- good

beneficiary– one who receives good things

benediction– good words, blessing

cardi/o- heart

cardiologist– heart doctor

cardiovascular– relating to circulatory system

cline- lean

incline–  railroad transportation up a hill

recline– lean or lie back in a relaxed position

crypto- secret

encrypt– convert into secret code

cryptography– science of writing or solving codes

duc/t- lead

conduct–  to lead a project or activity

induction–  the act of leading into an official position

dyna- power

dynamite something with the power to create a strong or explosive reaction

dynamo- a go-getter, energetic person

geo- earth

geography-  the study of the physical features of Earth along with its atmosphere and inhabitants

geology-  the study of earth’s physical history including rocks

graph- write/record

choreograph–  writing about dance steps

cartographer- a person who makes maps

ject- throw

interjection– to throw a remark into a discussion

projectile– an object thrown into the air with great force

mal- bad

malpractice– performing a duty in a wrong way

malodorous– bad-smelling

mania- madness

bibliomania– crazy love for books

egomaniac– a person in mad love of oneself

medic- heal

paramedic- a person trained to assist or give first aid as part of a rescue crew

medication- a medical substance used to aid health

meter- measure

speedometer–  measures speed

odometer–  measures the distance traveled in automobiles

migr- to move, travel

migratory-  periodically moving or roving from one place to another

immigrant-  a person who moves or migrates to another country for residence

mit- to send

transmit-  to send, pass or spread

emit- to send forth or release light, heat, sound, etc.

opt- choose

option-  something that may be chosen

adopt-  to choose or take as one’s own

pater, pat- father

paternal- fatherly; originating from the father’s side of the family

patriot-  a person who loves, supports and defends his country

phobia- fear

arachnophobia– fear of spiders

claustrophobic– fear of closed spaces

phon- sound

cacophony– loud, unpleasant sounds

euphony– pleasing sound in speech or music

photo- light

photograph-  a picture or image created by a camera

photosynthesis- the process green plants use to make food

polis- city

politician  a person who represents a town or city in a public office

metropolis-  a large, busy city

port- carry

portable– something that can be carried or moved about.

portage– act of carrying boats over land

scope- examine

microscope- an optical instrument used to view very tiny objects or living things

telescope-  an optical instrument used to view objects off in the distance

tele- far off

telecommuting–  work far from the office

telepathy– communicating through minds

therm- heat

isothermal–  equal temperatures

thermostat–  a device to monitor temperature

tract- pull, drag

attract–  to pull towards something

traction– the ability to move or drag something

vert/vers- turn

advertisement– a paid announcement to get attention to turn towards your idea

controversy– a disagreement (turned in an opposite direction)

-able, -ible- capable of being

loveable- deserving love; endearing

responsible- reliable or dependable

-age- action or process

advantage–  being ahead or successful

micromanage– action of controlling every part

-al, -ial- related to, characterized by

colonial-  relating to a colony

dental-  relating to teeth

-an- native of, relating to

African-  of or from Africa

suburban- being from a suburb or town

-ant, -ent- thing or one who

contestant-  a person who takes part in a contest

student-  a person who studies

-chrome- color

phytochrome– pigment on a plant that detects light

polychrome– decorated in various colors

-cule, -ling- very small

duckling- a young or baby duck

molecule-  a very small particle

-ee- one who receives an action

nominee- a person nominated for a position or award

employee- one who works for a company

-er, -or- one who

baker- a person who bakes

conductor- a person who leads, conducts, or directs

-ess- feminine

lioness-  female lion

actress-  a woman who acts in plays, movies, or tv programs

-fy- make, do

identify-  to recognize, establish, or name as being a particular person or thing

quantify-  to determine, indicate, or express the quantity

-gram- something written down

cardiogram- a record of muscle activity within the heart

telegram- a message sent by a telegraph

-ic- like, having the nature

artistic- showing excellence or skill in art

metallic- having the quality of metal

-ine- relating to

canine– relating to dogs

feminine– relating to women or girls

-ism- act or state of

optimism– the state of seeing the best in things

criticism– the state of finding fault or judgment

-ist- person

linguist– one who speaks several languages

biologist–  one who studies the science of life and living organism

-ive- of, belonging to, quality of

festive-  having a joyous quality

active-  characterized by physical action or activity

-ize- to make or become

hospitalize-  to place in a hospital for medical care

computerize-  to control, perform, or process by means of a computer

-log/logue- speech

monologue– only one character in a play

dialogue– a written or spoken conversation

-ment-action, result

placement–  the act of placing or arranging

merriment– being happy and high-spirited

-oid-  resembling

trapezoid– a quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides

paranoid– having extreme, irrational fear

-ology, logy- science of, study of

garbology- the study of modern trash

zoology-  the science or branch of biology dealing with animals.

-ory- relating to a place

armory–  a storehouse for arms

dormitory–  a building for housing many people

-ous- full of, having

nervous- highly excitable

generous-  liberal in giving or sharing

-pod- foot

amphipod– crustacean with two kinds of legs (shrimp)

uropod– last pair of legs on a crustacean

 

I hope this list helps you with your Greek and Latin Study!

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