Greek and Latin Roots Lesson 29 Honors
Using a 3x5 index card, complete the following (neatness counts):
***On the plain side:
1. Write the root word
2. Draw a colored Illustration
3. Write the language of origin
***On the lined side:
1. Write the meaning of the root
2. List 3 examples of words that contain the root
3. Using 2 of the examples, write a complete, complex sentence for each of
the two word
Root
Definition
Examples
Speak
Language of
Origin
Latin
Loqu-, locutMania-
Mental illness
Greek
Kleptomania
Mar-
Sea
Latin
Maritime
Mater-, matr-
Mother
Latin
Matriarch
Medi-, -midi-
Middle
Latin
Medieval
Mes-
Middle
Greek
Mesozoic
Milit-
Soldier
Latin
Militia
Eloquence
Min-
Less, smaller
Latin
Miniscule
Moll-
Soft
Latin
Emollient
Mord-
Bit
Latin
Mordacious
mort-
Death
Latin
Mortuary
Mov-, mot-
Move, motion
Latin
momentum