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Understanding Vocabulary: Key Roots and Their Meanings

Explore essential vocabulary roots that form the foundation of many English words. This guide delves into Latin and Greek origins, examining roots such as "glu" (to bond or adhere), "pneum" (related to lungs or breath), "solv" (to loosen or set free), "struct" (to build), and "thes" (to place or put). By understanding these roots, you can enhance your vocabulary and improve your language skills. Learn how these components combine to create words that describe various concepts in our lives, from medical terms to structural elements.

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Understanding Vocabulary: Key Roots and Their Meanings

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  1. Vocabulary 20 glu, pneum, solv, struct, thes

  2. lump, bond, glue glu, glo:(Latin) • agglutinate • to unite or cause to adhere, as with glue • conglomerate • anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements(often applied to a corporation with subsidiary companies) • Other words: glue, gluten

  3. pneum:(Greek) lung, breath • pneumonia • inflammation of the lungs with congestion • pneumothorax • the abnormal presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity • Other words: pneumograph, pneumococcus

  4. solv, solu:(Latin) loosen, set free • dissolution • the undoing of a bond or union • absolve • to set free from guilt or responsibility • Other words: solution, solve, solvent

  5. stru, struct:(Latin) build • misconstrue • to infer incorrectly • obstruction • something that blocks or hinders • Other words: destruct, instrument, instruct

  6. to put, to place thes, thet:(Greek > Latin) • epithet • any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality • prosthesis • a device, either external or implanted, that substitutes for or supplements a missing or defective part of the body • Other words: hypothetical, thesis, antithesis

  7. Summary • glu, glo • lump, bond, glue • pneum • lung, breath • solv, solu • loosen, set free • stru, struct • build • thes, thet • to put, to place Sources: wordinfo.info dictionary.com Google images

  8. Vocab LibsComplete the sentences using vocab words. Context clues are in bold.

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