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Greek and Latin Roots

Greek and Latin Roots. Unit 5: Science. Root Bank:. Scope Photo Cosm Hydr Miss/Mit Mem/Ment. Word Tower: Scope. Scope: See. We’ll Cover:. t elescope kaleidoscope horoscope arthroscopy. Telescope. Definition: Optical device to make distant things appear nearer. Tele-.

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Greek and Latin Roots

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  1. Greek and Latin Roots Unit 5: Science

  2. Root Bank: • Scope • Photo • Cosm • Hydr • Miss/Mit • Mem/Ment

  3. Word Tower: Scope

  4. Scope: See

  5. We’ll Cover: • telescope • kaleidoscope • horoscope • arthroscopy

  6. Telescope • Definition: Optical device to make distant things appear nearer. • Tele-

  7. Kaleidoscope • Definition: Constantly changing patterns • Came from “watcher of beautiful things” • http://youtu.be/u0-zCwSfkOo

  8. Horoscope • Definition: forecast of a person’s future based on the position of the stars and planets at the time of a person’s birth • Hora=

  9. Arthroscopy • Definition: Procedure used to look inside joints • Arthro- pertaining to joints

  10. Word Tower: Phot-

  11. Phot: Light

  12. Words We’ll Cover: Photograph Photobiotic Photogenic

  13. Photograph Definition: A picture made by a camera, using light. Graph: write or draw

  14. Photobiotic Definition: Bio:

  15. Photogenic GEN: Produced or categorized by (such as genes, genus, generation, etc. Definition:

  16. THREE Definitions • Caused by light. The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back. • Producing orgiving off light. The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room. • Looking good when photographed. The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.

  17. Word Tower: Cosm-

  18. Cosm: Universe

  19. We’ll Cover: Cosmos Cosmopolitan Microcosm Macrocosm

  20. Cosmos Definition: The world or universe as an orderly, harmonious system.

  21. Cosmopolitan Definition: Belonging to all the world. Sophisticated/worldly.

  22. Microcosm Micro: Definition: Examples: Some fraternities are considered microcosms of society. Think of a specific event that symbolizes the way things always seems to go, like the way a kind act by your mom can represent the caring relationship you have with her. That weekend with your partner that started with laughter but ended in tears? That's a microcosm of the whole lousy relationship. The dance where you regretted your outfit, giggled with friends, annoyed a teacher, and missed your chance at dancing with your crush? A microcosm of high school.

  23. Macrocosm Macro: Definition: Example: Our study of the local environment is a microcosm of the macrocosm of the larger world. He failed to see how his actions within his own world affected the macrocosm of the school and community.

  24. Word Tower: Hyd- and Hydr-

  25. Definition: Water

  26. We’ll Cover Hydrophone Hydrogeology Hydropathy Hydrophilic Take a guess!

  27. Hydrophone Definition: a microphone designed to record and transmit sound underwater.

  28. Hydrogeology Definition: Study of the movement of water through rocks.

  29. Hydropathy Now often called hydrotherapy. Definition: The use of water to ease or treat pain.

  30. Hydrophilic PHIL=LOVE Definition:Absorbs water or dissolves in water easily.

  31. Word Tower: MISS/MIT-

  32. MISS-/MIT- DEFINITION: TO SEND

  33. WORDS WE’LL COVER: DISMISS COMMIT OMIT INTERMITTENT AND INTERMISSION

  34. DISMISS DEFINITION: TO SEND AWAY DIS: AWAY/APART

  35. COMMITTEE DEFINITION: A GROUP THAT HAS BEEN UNITED TOGETHER (SENT TOGETHER). COM- WITH/TOGETHER

  36. OMIT DEFINITION: TO LEAVE OUT OR LET GO

  37. INTERMISSION AND INTERMITTENT INTER: BETWEEN NOUN: THE TIME WHEN _____________________________ ADJECTIVE: HAVING THE QUALITY OF ________________

  38. WORD TOWER: MEM-

  39. MEM: mind/memory

  40. Words We’ll Cover: Memoir Memento Memorabilia Commemorate

  41. MEMOIR DEFINITION: WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF A PERSON’S LIFE.

  42. MEMENTO DEFINITION: a souvenir or article used for remembrance.

  43. MEMORABILIA DEFINITION: Collections/ groups of souvenirs/ objects kept for historical interest.

  44. COMMEMORATE DEFINITION: To remember and show respect for someone or something.

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