Name: __________________________________
Period: ________
Date: _________
Greek & Latin Roots: Unit 1
Define the four root words from this unit. A word containing each root has been provided for you—record the definition of
each word as it relates to the meaning of the root word. Next, use your current knowledge or the help of a dictionary to find
at least two other words that contain that root word, and write a definition of that word that relates to its root.
Phototropic =
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Lucid =
phot/phos =
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luc (lux, lucis) =
Circumspect =
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Invidious =
spec/ spect (specere, spectrum) =
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vid/ vis (videre, visum) =
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Name: __________________________________
Period: ________
Date: _________
Greek & Latin Roots: Unit #_____
REINFORCEMENT/PRACTICE
Draw a picture that represents the definition of each root.
1. phot/phos
Choose a new word that contains this root, and write an
original sentence using that word. Include and
UNDERLINE context clues that demonstrate the word’s
meaning.
Word: _________________
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2.
luc__
Choose a new word that contains this root, and write an
original sentence using that word. Include and
UNDERLINE context clues that demonstrate the word’s
meaning.
Word: _________________
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3. spec/spect
Choose a new word that contains this root, and write an
original sentence using that word. Include and
UNDERLINE context clues that demonstrate the word’s
meaning.
Word: _________________
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4. vid/vis
Choose a new word that contains this root, and write an
original sentence using that word. Include and
UNDERLINE context clues that demonstrate the word’s
meaning.
Word: _________________
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