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Understanding Common Roots in Vocabulary: Key Word Origins and Their Meanings

This resource explores common roots in the English language, focusing on key prefixes and suffixes that shape vocabulary. We delve into roots such as 'act' (to do, drive), 'ann/enn' (year), 'aster/astro' (star), and more. Each root is accompanied by examples, demonstrating how these foundational elements contribute to words like 'action,' 'annual,' 'astronomy,' and 'audible.' Engage with the building blocks of language, enhancing your understanding and usage of English vocabulary through the study of roots.

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Understanding Common Roots in Vocabulary: Key Word Origins and Their Meanings

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  1. Unit Two: Vocabulary COMMON ROOTS

  2. act • To do, drive • ACTION, ACTOR, REACT, ENACT

  3. ann, enn • Year • Annual, perennial, bicentennial

  4. aster, astro • Star • Astronomy, astronomical, asterisk

  5. aud • To hear • Audience, auditorium, audible

  6. bio • Life • Biology, biochemistry, biodegradable

  7. cede • To yield • Intercede, concede, secede

  8. chrono • Time • Chronology, chronometer, chronoscope

  9. circ, circum • Around • Circumference, circle, circular, circumvent

  10. cred • To trust, believe • Credible, incredible, credit, credential

  11. dem • People • Democracy, demographic, epidemic

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