Greek & Latin Roots miss, mit

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What does the root 'miss' mean?

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The root 'miss' means 'to send'.

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What does the root 'mit' mean?

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The root 'mit' also means 'to send'.

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What is a 'mission'?

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A special duty or function which a person or group is sent out to do.

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What is an 'intermission'?

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A break between acts of a play or performance during which people are sent out for snacks or stretch breaks.

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What does 'transmit' mean?

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To send something across places; to pass along.

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What does 'dismiss' mean?

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To send someone out; to let someone leave.

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What does 'admit' mean?

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To send someone in; to allow someone to enter.

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What is a 'missile'?

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An object that is sent through the air, often as a weapon.

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What does 'emit' mean?

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To send out or give off (such as an odor or light).

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What does 'omit' mean?

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To leave out; to not send.