Latin Roots

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What does the Latin root 'terr' mean?

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The Latin root 'terr' means 'earth' or 'land'.

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What does the Latin root 'aqua' mean?

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The Latin root 'aqua' means 'water'.

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What does the Latin root 'tract' mean?

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The Latin root 'tract' means 'to pull' or 'to draw'.

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What does the Latin root 'dict' mean?

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The Latin root 'dict' means 'to say' or 'to tell'.

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What does the Latin root 'rupt' mean?

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The Latin root 'rupt' means 'to break'.

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'terr'?

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An example is 'terrain', which refers to a stretch of land.

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'aqua'?

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An example is 'aquarium', a place where aquatic animals are kept.

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'tract'?

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An example is 'attraction', which refers to the action of pulling something towards.

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'dict'?

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An example is 'dictionary', a book that tells the meaning of words.

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'rupt'?

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An example is 'disrupt', which means to break apart or interrupt.