Greek/Latin Roots 5

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ast/astr

star

fac

make

geo

earth

morph

shape

rupt

break

astrick(n)

a symbol used to mark printed or written text, typically as a reference to a note

astronomy(n)

the study of everything in the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere

asteroid (n)

a small rocky object orbiting the sun

manufacture (v)

to make by hand or machine; to turn raw material into a product

benefactor (n)

a person who offers help or donates money

multifaceted (adj)

having many aspects

geology (n)

the study of the earth

geocentric (adj)

the model of the universe where the Earth is in the center

geothermal (n)

energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth

amorphus (adj)

shapeless; without a definite form or organization

metamorphosis (n)

a transformation or dramatic change

morphology (n)

units of meaning involved in word formation

erupt (v)

to explode; to break out with force

bankrupt (adj)

in a state of financial ruin

bankrupt (v)

to ruin financially

corrupt (adj)

evil, dishonest

corrupt (v)

to break away from honesty