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Common Root Words to Know

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The Common Root Words to Know is a list of Greek and Latin roots, stems, and prefixes commonly used
in English. This list can be used to supplement other vocabulary learning resources, and help students
build their knowledge of the English language.

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Root Meaning Example

ab Away from abnormal


abstract

ambi both ambidextrous


ambivalent

a/an/anti not/against amoral


asymmetrical

anim life animation


animal

auto self autobiography


autograph

ben good beneficial


benevolent

chron time chronology


chronic

cis/cise cut/shorten scissors


concise

cred belief credibility


credentials

de/dis away from/not disagree


distance

em within/in empathy
empower

equ equal equality


equate

fort strength fortress


fortify

gress movement progress


regress
Root Meaning Example

laud praise applaud


laudable

loc/loq speech eloquent


loquacious
colloquial

mag/magna great (big or good) magnify


magnificent

mal bad malicious


maleficent

mis wrong mistake


misstep
misfortune

mono one monotone


monolith

ob against obstruct
obstacle

pac peace pacify


pact

path feeling sympathy


apathy

phil love philanthropic


philosophy

re to do over revive
revolve
revise

ver truth verify


aver

vit/viv life vital


revive

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