Greek and Latin Word Stems Set 1 Greek

Greek and Latin Word Stems Set #1 – Greek Roots English I – 2010 -2011

Wait a sec’… What ARE word stems, exactly? ! Root: the part of the word that contains the basic or anchor meaning of the word Prefix: a word element that comes before the root. It changes the meaning of the word or creates a new word. Suffix: a word element that comes after the root. It changes the meaning of the word and often the way it is used (i. e. , can turn a noun into a verb, a verb into a noun, etc. ).

SET #1 – GREEK ROOTS l l l Anthrop Aster, Astro Biblio, Bibli Bio Chrom l l l Chron Cosmo Crac, Crat Dem Derm

Anthrop Human Sample Words: l Anthropology (the study of humans) l Misanthrope (one who hates people (humans) l Philanthropy (active effort to promote human welfare)

Aster, Astro Star Sample Words: l Astronomy (study of stars) l Astronomical (relating to stars) l Asterisk (a star-shaped punctuation mark)

Biblio Book Sample Words: l Bibliography (a list of books and sources consulted) l Bibliophile (one who loves books) l Biblical (of or relating to the holy book of the Judeo-Christian tradition

Bio Life Sample Words: l Biology (the study of life) l Biochemistry (chemistry of living things) l Biodegradable (capable of being broken down into harmless products by living things)

Chrom Color Sample Words: l Chromatic (pertaining to color or colors) l Chrome (a colored pigment or dye that contains chromium)

Chron Time Sample Words: l Synchronize (to cause to happen at the same time) l Chronic (happens time and time again) l Chronicle (an account of events in order in time)

Cosmo World, Order, Universe Sample Words: l Cosmology (study of the origin and structure of the universe) l Cosmonaut (a Russian astronaut) l Cosmos (the orderly, systematic universe) l Cosmopolitan (having a worldwide scope/outlook)

Crac, Crat Rule, Govern Sample Words: l Democracy (rule by the people) l Aristocracy (rule by a small, privileged class) l Aristocrat (a member of the aristocracy)

Dem People Sample Words: l Democracy (rule by the people) l Demagogue (one who arouses discontent among people for personal political gain) l Epidemic (affecting many people at one time) l Pandemic (affecting all people)

Derm Skin Sample Words: l Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) l Dermatology (branch of science dealing with the skin) l Dermis (the inner layer of the skin)