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Common Word Parts

Roots. Common Word Parts. Day 1. aster - star asterisk - a small star-like symbol used in writing and printing as a reference mark vert - turn divert - to turn aside from a path script - writing inscription - a note, as a dedication, that is written or signed by hand in a book

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Common Word Parts

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  1. Roots Common Word Parts

  2. Day 1 • aster- star • asterisk- a small star-like symbol used in writing and printing as a reference mark • vert- turn • divert- to turn aside from a path • script- writing • inscription- a note, as a dedication, that is written or signed by hand in a book • tempo- time • temporary- lasting for a short time only

  3. Day 2 • multi- many • multimillionaire- a person who possesses a fortune of many millions of dollars • cosmo- universe; world • cosmology- the study of the origin and structure of the universe • chron- time • chronic- continuing for a long time or occurring frequently • cred- believe • credulous- willing to believe or trust too readily

  4. Day 3 • aqua- water • aquifer- any geological formation containing or conducting ground water • port- carry • portable- easily carried or conveyed by hand • circ- circle; around • circumvent- to go around or avoid • hydro- water • hydroplane- a seaplane that can glide on water (noun); to skim over water (verb)

  5. Day 4 • man- hand • manicure- the cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails • scrib- write • describe- to tell or depict in written or spoken word • struct- build • construct- to build or form by putting parts together

  6. Day 5 QUIZ DAY! Study quietly for your quiz.

  7. Day 6 • mit- send; throw • transmit- to send forward to a destination • bio- life • biology- the study of living organisms • phone- sound • homophone- a word pronounced or sounding the same as another but possessing a different meaning

  8. Day 7 • terra- land • terrain- a piece of land referenced for its natural features • bene- good • benevolent- desiring to help others; charitable

  9. Day 8 Match the root to its meaning: • vert a. send; throw • tempo b. water • chron c. time • port d. turn • hydro e. universe; world • cosmo f. time • mit g. carry • struct h. build

  10. Day 9 Match the word with its correct definition: • Divert a. desiring to help others; charitable • Temporary b. willing to believe or trust too readily • Chronic c. the study of living organisms • Credulous d. lasting for a short time only • Transmit e. continuing for a long time or occurring frequently • Biology f. to turn aside from a path • Terrain g. a piece of land referenced for natural features • Benevolent h. to send forward to a destination

  11. Day 10 Test day! Please study quietly in your seat until the test begins.

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