greek and latin roots, English 9

phot, phos

greek “light”

luc

latin “light”

phototropic

adj. tending to grow of move toward light

phosphorescent

adj. giving off light without heat

photogenic

adj. attractive in pictures/photographs

lucid

adj. easy to understand

elucidate

v. to make clear by explaining

translucent

adj. allowing light to pass through

spec, spect

latin “to look at”

circumspect

adj. careful; mindful of rules and consequences

prospect

n. that which is expected

specter

n. a ghost or phantom

vid, vis

latin “to see, to look”

invidious

adj. hateful or spiteful

providential

adj. happening by good fortune

improvise

v. to create without any forethought or preparation

luc

latin “light”