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Latin root - mis or - mit

Latin root - mis or - mit. - both come from the Latin verb mittere , which means to send Some of the words in this lesson will add a prefix and others will add a suffix. dismiss . Definition: 1. to send away or allow to leave 2. to reject or stop considering Part of Speech: verb

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Latin root - mis or - mit

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  1. Latin root -mis or -mit -both come from the Latin verb mittere, which means to send Some of the words in this lesson will add a prefix and others will add a suffix.

  2. dismiss • Definition: 1. to send away or allow to leave 2. to reject or stop considering • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: With a roll of her eyes, Deborah dismissed her mother’s suggestion to take an umbrella. (dis- away or apart)

  3. admission • Definition: the act of allowing to enter; entrance granted by permission or the price paid for entrance, as to a theater or ball park. • Part of Speech: noun I paid the admission for the fair. I had a great time. Valerie received her admission from the University of Alabama. She is so excited to start school there.

  4. emit • Definition: to send out energy or matter • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The scientists were concerned that the machine might emit harmful radiation.

  5. intermittent • Definition: stopping and starting; not continuous; periodic • Part of Speech: adjective • Sentence: The forecast was for a cloudy day with intermittent showers. (inter- between)

  6. missile • Definition: an object or a weapon sent to a target • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: The missile was guided by radio waves.

  7. mission • Definition: 1. a special duty or assignment given to a person or group 2. a group of people sent to a foreign country to do diplomatic, religious, or educational work; the building where the group operates • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: California has many Catholic missions that help the poor.

  8. omit • Definition: to leave out; to pass over or not include • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: We omit periods when we shorten the names of states in mailing addresses. (ob- against or away)

  9. submit • Definition: 1. to present a plan or proposal for approval 2. to obey; to allow one’s self to be controlled by another person • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The sailor submitted to the captain’s orders and cleaned the deck. (sub- under)

  10. transmit • Definition: to send from one person, place, or thing to another • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: Insect bites sometimes transmit disease. (trans- across)

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