The Word Within the Word List #7: Roots, Meanings & Memory Words

Vocabulary flashcards covering root words, their meanings, example words, and memory connections from The Word Within the Word List #7.

acr

Sharp (Example: Acrid - A sharp, unpleasant smell.)

acro

High (Example: Acrobat - A performer who may do tricks high in the air.)

agog

Leader (Example: Pedagogue - A teacher: a leader of students.)

brev

Short (Example: Abbreviate - To make a word shorter.)

cle

Small (Example: Particle - A small piece of something.)

culp

Blame (Example: Culprit - The person to blame.)

derm

Skin (Example: Dermatologist - A skin doctor.)

dia

Across (Example: Diameter - The distance across a circle through its center.)

ecto

Outer (Example: Ectoderm - The outer cell layer of a developing embryo.)

ego

I (Example: Egocentric - Focused on yourself: "I, I, I!")

fort

Strong (Example: Fortify - To make something stronger.)

fus

Pour (Example: Transfusion - Blood is transferred into the body; think "pour in.")

il

Not (Example: Illegal - Not legal.)

necro

Death (Example: Necromancer - A fictional magician who communicates with the dead.)

numer

Number (Example: Numeral - A symbol representing a number, like 5.)

ornith

Bird (Example: Ornithologist - A scientist who studies birds.)

osteo

Bone (Example: Osteoporosis - A condition that weakens bones.)

pac

Peace (Example: Pacify - To calm someone and restore peace.)

per

Through (Example: Perforate - To make holes through something.)

plasto

Molded (Example: Plastic - Material that can be molded into shapes.)

polis

City (Example: Metropolis - A large city.)

pugn

Fight (Example: Pugnacious - Eager to argue or fight.)

spir

Breathe (Example: Respiration - The process of breathing.)

urb

City (Example: Urban - Related to a city.)

zo

Animal (Example: Zoo - A place where animals are kept.)