Root Vocabulary – Lesson Two
anthrop(o) man
mishate, bad, wrong
archfirst; chief; ancient;
ruler of government
-crac
rule
-cide
(to) kill
genbirth; race; kind
thermotelepolydem(o)nomen; nomin; nym-gam(os)
heat
far
many
people
name
marriage
Use the roots and their meanings to discern the meaning of the following words.
Identify the meanings in each word. Then use a dictionary to define each word (I
use dictionary.com.). Use the definition from the dictionary that matches the root
parts best. The words in italics are fabricated and won’t be found in the
dictionary, so come up with your own definition based on what you know. The first
one has been done for you.
1. archaeology: (first; chief; ancient; ruler of government) (study of)
the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by
analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains,
especially those that have been excavated.
2. democracy:
3. genocide:
4. misogamy:
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R. Jared Hogue, M.S.E.
Freshman English II, ASU Searcy
5. nominate:
6. philanthropy:
7. polygamy:
8. telegram:
9. thermometer:
10.thermophobia:
©Stephanie Riddle, M.A. Ed.
R. Jared Hogue, M.S.E.
Freshman English II, ASU Searcy
11.telemeter:
12.anthropology:
13.graphology:
14.genealogy:
15.cryptonym:
©Stephanie Riddle, M.A. Ed.
R. Jared Hogue, M.S.E.
Freshman English II, ASU Searcy