Latin Root Words

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What does the Latin root 'mal' mean?

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bad

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What is the Latin root of the word 'paternity'?

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pater

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What does the Latin root 'ambi' mean?

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both

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What does the Latin root 'ject' mean?

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to throw

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What is a root word?

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A basic word or word part upon which prefixes and suffixes can be added to make new words.

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What does the Latin root 'bene' mean?

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good

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What is the Latin root of the word 'maternal'?

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mater

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What does the Latin root 'dict' mean?

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to say or tell

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What does the Latin root 'port' mean?

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to carry

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What is the Latin root of the word 'audible'?

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aud