From the previous blog post, you learned the eight reasons why it is important to teach Greek and Latin root words and affixes. This list shows A MASSIVE LIST OF GREEK AND LATIN PREFIXES, ROOT WORDS, AND SUFFIXES. And guess what? All of these are included in our Greek and Latin Units! Imagine filling your students with such a robust vocabulary that will last a lifetime!
PREFIXES
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
ROOT WORDS
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)
SUFFIXES
-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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