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Exploring Greek and Latin Roots: Synonyms, Antecedents, and More

Dive into the fascinating world of Greek and Latin roots with our comprehensive vocabulary list. This guide highlights key roots such as "syn" meaning together, "ante" meaning before, "ad" meaning to or toward, and "mal" meaning bad or evil. Each root is accompanied by relevant examples, including terms like "symphony," "antecedent," "advocate," and "malfunction." Enhance your understanding of language structure and enrich your vocabulary with this essential resource for students and language enthusiasts alike.

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Exploring Greek and Latin Roots: Synonyms, Antecedents, and More

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  1. Vocabulary List #3 Greek and Latin Roots

  2. Syn, sym • Together with, same • symphony • Synonym • Synchronize • symmetry

  3. Ante • Before, in front of • antecedent • Anteroom • Ante-bellum • Ante Meridien

  4. Ad • To, toward • advocate • Advance • Advice • Admit

  5. Cred • Belief, trust • Credible • Credit • Credential

  6. Counter, contra, contro • Opposed to, against • Counterclockwise • Contrast • Contralto • Contradict • Controversy • Counteroffer

  7. Ann, enn • Year • Annual • Biennial • Anniversary

  8. Therm • Heat • Thermos • Hypothermia • Thermometer

  9. Terr • Land, earth • Terrain • Territory • Terrace

  10. Astro • Star • Astrology • Astrophysics • Asteroid • Astronaut

  11. Anthro • Man, human • Philanthropist • Anthropology • Anthropomorphism

  12. Hydro • Water • Hydroplane • Hydrate • Hydraulics • Hydrant

  13. Hemo • Blood • Hemophiliac • Hemophobia • Hemoglobin • Hemorrhage

  14. Bene • Good, well • Benefit • Benefactor • Benevolent

  15. Mal • Bad, evil • Malice • Malfunction • Malevolent • Malady • Malnutrition • Malodorous

  16. Cap • Head, chief • Decapitate • Captain • Capitol

  17. Equ • The same as, equal • Equinox • Equator • Equidistant • Equilibrium

  18. Extra/ultra • Beyond, extreme • Extreme • Ultrasound • Extraterrestrial • Extraordinary

  19. Fid • Faith, trust • Fidelity/infidelity • Confide • Adeste fideles

  20. Multi • Numerous, many • Multimillionaire • Multigrain • Multiply • Multiplex

  21. Omni • All • Omnivore • Omnipotent • Omniscient

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