Greek and Latin Roots 3

Synonyms for these words that contain " fort"

Fortitude — resilience

Fortify — strengthen

Fortress — stronghold

Effort — exertion

Words that have the root "Frig" in it

frig (Latin)

Meaning: cold

Frigid - very cold

Refrigerate - to cool

Refrigeration - process of cooling

Synonyms for the words that contain "frig"

frig

Frigid — freezing

Refrigerate — chill

Refrigeration — cooling

words that have the root "Gam" in it

gam (Greek)

Meaning: marriage, union

Monogamy - marriage to one person

Polygamy - marriage to multiple spouses

Bigamy - illegal marriage to two people

Synonyms for the words that contain " gam" in it

gam

Monogamy — single marriage

Polygamy — plural marriage

Bigamy — double marriage

Synonyms for the words that contain " geo" in it

geo

Geothermal — earth-heated

Geopolitics — power politics

Geography — earth science

Geocentric — earth-centered

Synonyms for the words that contain " grat" in it

grat

Gratify — satisfy

Gratuity — tip

Ingratiate — flatter

Gratuitous — unnecessary

Synonyms for the words that contain " gymn" in it

gymn

Gymnasium — gym

Gymnastics — acrobatics

Gymnosperm — cone-bearing plant

Synonyms for the words that contain "hom" in it

hom

Homogeneous — uniform

Homonym — same-word

Homophone — sound-alike

Words that have the root 'Fort" in it.

Fortitude - mental strength in facing adversity

Fortify - to strengthen

Fortress - a strong defensive building

Effort - exertion of strength

Words that have the root "Fum" in it.

fum (Latin)

Meaning: smoke

Fumigate - disinfect with smoke or vapor

Fumes - smoke or vapor

Perfume - scent that spreads through the air

Synonyms for the words that contain " fum" in it

fum

Fumigate — disinfect

Fumes — vapors

Perfume — fragrance

words that have the root "Gen" in it

gen (Greek/Latin)

Meaning: birth, origin, kind

Generate - to produce

Genesis - origin or beginning

Genetic - relating to heredity

Homogeneous - same kind

Synonyms for the words that contain "Gen" in it

gen

Generate — produce

Genesis — origin

Genetic — hereditary

Genius — prodigy

words that have the word "Geo" in it

geo (Greek)

Meaning: earth

Geothermal - relating to Earth's internal heat

Geopolitics - politics influenced by geography

Geography - study of Earth's surface

Geocentric - earth-centered

words that have the root "Grat" in it

grat (Latin)

Meaning: pleasing, thankful

Gratify - to please or satisfy

Gratuity - a tip given for service

Ingratiate - to gain favor

Gratuitous - unnecessary or unearned

words that have the root "gymn" in it

gymn (Greek)

Meaning: naked (in ancient Greece, athletes trained naked)

Gymnasium - place for athletic training

Gymnastics - physical exercises

Gymnosperm - plant with "naked seeds"

words that have the root "Hab" in it

hab (Latin)

Meaning: have, hold

Habitual - done regularly

Habitat - natural home

Inhabit - to live in

Exhibit - to show

Synonyms for the words that contain " hab" in it

hab

Habit — routine

Habitual — customary

Habitat — environment

Inhabit — reside

words that have the root "Hom" in it

hom (Greek)

Meaning: same

Homogeneous - of the same kind

Homonym - words spelled or pronounced the same but different meanings

Homophone - words that sound the same

Homogeneous society - society made of similar people

words that have the root "hosp" in it

hosp (Latin)

Meaning: guest, host

Hospitality - kindness to guests

Hospice - care center for the terminally ill

Hospital - place for medical care

Synonyms for the words that contain "hosp" in it

hosp

Hospitality — warmth

Hospice — care center

Hospital — infirmary

Fort

Chance, luck, strong [ Latin]

Frig

cool [Latin]

Fum

smoke, scent [ Latin]

Gam

marriage [Greek]

Gen

Race, Family, Kind [Latin]

Geo

Earth [Greek]

Grat

Pleasure, thankful, goodwill, joy [Latin]

Gymn

naked { Greek]

hab

to have, hold, dwell, [Latin]

hom

man, human [Latin]

hosp

guest, host (Latin)

hydro

water [Greek]

words that have the root "hydro" in it

Hydroelectric - producing electricity using moving water

Hydrolysis - chemical breakdown caused by water

Hydrosphere - all the water on Earth

Hydroponics - growing plants in water without soil

Synonyms for the words that contain "hydro" in it

hydro

Hydroelectric — water-powered

Hydrolysis — decomposition

Hydrosphere — Earth's waters

Hydroponics — soilless cultivation

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