Root Words and Their Meanings

Front

jud

Back

judge

Front

jur

Back

swear, take an oath, law

Front

jus

Back

fair, just, rule

Front

bene

Back

good

Front

mal

Back

bad

Front

lum

Back

light

Front

luc

Back

brightness, clarity

Front

arch

Back

ruler, chief, principle

Front

fac

Back

make or do

Front

dic / dict

Back

say or speak