ELA roots 7

scope

To see, to look

voc

Voice, to call

dis

Apart

sect

To cut or divide

tele

Far, distant

peri

About, near, around

script

To write

microscope

An instrument that uses lenses to produce magnified images of small objects, especially of objects too small to be seen by unaided eyes

periscope

An optical instrument used in submarines, over crowds, or around corners to observe from a position displaced from a direct line of sight

telescope

A device used to observe distant objects

section

A portion; a part or subdivision of something

dissect

To cut apart or separate for anatomical study; to analyze in minute detail

sector

A portion of a circle bounded by two radii and one of the intercepted arcs; a division of a military position for which one unit is responsible

insect

Any numerous, usually small, usually winged invertebrate animals having three pairs of legs and a three-segmented body

manuscript

A book, article, or document written by hand or with a typewriter

scripture

A sacred book or writing, especially the Bible; a passage from such a book

inscription

Words or letters cut or engraved on a surface; a dedication, as of a book

scribble

To write hurriedly or carelessly so that the written work may be difficult to read

vocalize

To sing, speak, utter, or make sounds with the voice

vocation

A profession, especially one for which one is especially suited or trained; urge to undertake a certain kind of work

avocation

Activity engaged in addition to one's regular work or profession; a hobby

evoke

To summon, to call forth, as memories

telecast

To broadcast by television

telepathy

Apparent communication of one mind with another by means other than ordinary speaking, writing, or gesturing

telegraph

System, process, and equipment used for sending messages over a distance by means of coded electrical impulses