Mythology Unit- Greek and Latin Root Words

Manu- hand

1. manacle- handcuff

2. mandate- an order or command placed in one’s hand

3. emancipate- to release from one’s hand (to free)

Foli- leaf

4. defoliant- a chemical which causes green leaves to drop off

5. foliage- all the leaves of a plant

6.portfolio- a portable case for carrying sheets (leaves) of paper

Ject- throw

7.projectile- an object thrown into the air with great force

8. trajectory- the curved path of an object thrown in to space

9. dejection- a feeling of being thrown down in spirit, or discouragement

10.  jettison- to throw goods overboard to lighten

Mal- bad

1. malevolent- desiring harm to someone or something else

2. malapropism- a word used the wrong way, usually with a funny result

3. malady- an illness

4. malodorous- bad smelling

Bene or Bon- good

5. benefactor- one who gives good things

6. benevolent- kind

7. benediction- good words or a blessing

Arch- ruler or chief

8. archenemy- a chief enemy

9. monarch- one chief ruler, a king or queen

10. anarchy- without rule, chaos