Essential Latin and Greek Roots

These flashcards cover essential Latin and Greek roots, their meanings, and examples to help with understanding word formation.

What does the Latin root 'aud' mean?

To hear.

Provide examples of words that use the root 'bene'.

Beneficial, benevolent, benediction.

What does the root 'cred' signify?

To believe.

List examples of words that include the root 'dict'.

Dictate, predict, verdict.

What is the meaning of the root 'fac/fic'?

To make or do.

Name three words that contain the root 'gen'.

Generation, genetics, genus.

Define the root 'port'.

To carry.

What does the root 'scrib/script' relate to?

To write.

List an example of a word that includes the root 'spec/spect'.

Spectacle, inspect, or perspective.

What does 'voc/vok' mean?

To call or voice.

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'bio'?

Life.

Provide three examples of words that use the root 'geo'.

Geology, geography.

What does the Greek root 'graph' signify?

To write.

Give an example of a word derived from the root 'log/logue'.

Dialogue or biology.

What does the root 'meter/metr' mean?

To measure.

What does the root 'phon' refer to?

Sound.

Define the Greek root 'photo'.

Light.

What does the root 'psych' relate to?

Mind.

What does 'tele' signify in Greek roots?

Far.

What does the root 'therm' mean?

Heat.