Roots Vocabulary Flashcards

Root: circ
- Definition: Round, around
- Sample Words:
- Circle: A round shape or figure.
- Circumference: The distance around a circle.
Root: dia
- Definition: Across, through
- Sample Words:
- Diameter: A straight line going through the center of a circle, connecting two points on the circumference.
- Dialogue: A conversation between two or more people, indicating a process of understanding across ideas.
Root: dis
- Definition: Apart
- Sample Words:
- Dissolve: To break apart or fade away in a solution.
- Disagree: To have a different opinion, indicating an apartness of ideas.
Root: equi
- Definition: Equal
- Sample Words:
- Equilateral: A triangle with all sides equal.
- Equilibrium: A state of balance between opposing forces.
Root: extra
- Definition: Outside, above
- Sample Words:
- Extraterrestrial: Originating or located outside Earth.
- Extravagant: Spending more than is necessary, beyond limits.

Root: intra/o
- Definition: Within
- Sample Words:
- Intravenous: Within a vein.
- Intranet: A private network within an organization.
Root: inter
- Definition: Between/among
- Sample Words:
- International: Between or among nations.
- Interpersonal: Relating to interactions between people.
Root: ir
- Definition: Not
- Sample Words:
- Irregular: Not regular or normal in pattern.
- Irrational: Not logical or reasonable.
Root: mal
- Definition: Bad
- Sample Words:
- Malfunction: A failure to function properly.
- Malicious: Intended to do harm or bad.
Root: mid
- Definition: Middle
- Sample Words:
- Midterm: A test in the middle of a term.
- Midpoint: The exact middle point of a line segment.
Root: mis
- Definition: Wrong
- Sample Words:
- Mistake: An error or wrong action.
- Misinterpret: To interpret incorrectly.

Root: per
- Definition: Through, throughout
- Sample Words:
- Permeate: To spread throughout something.
- Perception: The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something throughout the senses.
Root: peri
- Definition: Around
- Sample Words:
- Periscope: An instrument for seeing above the level of the surrounding area.
- Perimeter: The distance around a geometric figure.
Root: post
- Definition: After, behind
- Sample Words:
- Postpone: To delay or arrange for a later time.
- Postwar: The period after a war.
Root: pseudo
- Definition: False
- Sample Words:
- Pseudonym: A fictitious name used by an author.
- Pseudoscience: Claims or beliefs that are falsely presented as scientific.
Root: super
- Definition: Higher, beyond
- Sample Words:
- Supernatural: Beyond the natural world.
- Supercharge: To increase beyond normal capacity.
Root: tele
- Definition: Distant
- Sample Words:
- Telephone: A device for transmitting sound over distances.
- Television: Device for receiving images and sounds from a distance.

Root: trans
- Definition: Across, beyond
- Sample Words:
- Transport: To carry something from one place to another.
- Translate: To convert text or speech from one language to another.
Root: astro
- Definition: Star
- Sample Words:
- Astronomy: The study of celestial bodies.
- Astrologer: A person who interprets the stars for divination or awareness.
Root: audi
- Definition: Hear
- Sample Words:
- Audio: Sound or related to hearing.
- Audiobook: A recording of a book read aloud.
Root: avi
- Definition: Bird
- Sample Words:
- Aviary: A large enclosure for keeping birds.
- Aviation: The science of flying or operating aircraft.
Root: cide
- Definition: Kill
- Sample Words:
- Homicide: The act of killing a human.
- Pesticide: A substance used for killing pests.
Root: dict
- Definition: Words/say
- Sample Words:
- Dictionary: A reference book containing words and their meanings.
- Dictate: To say or read aloud for someone else to write down.