Flashcard V&S Greek and Latin Roots Weeks 07-15

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What does 'pertain' mean based on the roots 'tain' / 'ten'?

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To relate to a topic; to have a connection with someone or something.

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What do the roots 'grad' / 'gress' mean?

Back

To step or to go.

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What does 'nondescript' mean based on the root 'scrib'?

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Ordinary; lacking interesting features; unremarkable; not much to write about.

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What does 'primitive' mean based on the roots 'prim' / 'princ'?

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Basic, original, or not developed.

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What does 'matrimony' mean based on the roots 'pat[r]' / 'mat[r]'?

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The state of being married that is often associated with family and motherhood.

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What does 'inscribe' mean based on the root 'scrib'?

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To write or engrave words on a surface.

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What does 'progress' mean based on the roots 'grad' / 'gress'?

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To move forward or advance.

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What does 'contemplate' mean based on the root 'templ'?

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To think deeply or consider carefully.

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What does 'transmit' mean based on the roots 'mit' / 'miss'?

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To send or pass something from one place to another.

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What does 'patriarch' mean based on the roots 'pat[r]'?

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A male leader or head of a family or group.