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Latin Roots

Latin Roots. “ Foli ” means “Leaf”. bifoliate. having two leaves. defoliant. A chemical which causes green leaves to drop off . exfoliate. To strip of leaves. foliage. All the leaves of a plant. folic acid. A vitamin contained in leafy green vegetables. folio.

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Latin Roots

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  1. Latin Roots “Foli” means “Leaf”

  2. bifoliate • having two leaves

  3. defoliant • A chemical which causes green leaves to drop off

  4. exfoliate • To strip of leaves

  5. foliage • All the leaves of a plant

  6. folic acid • A vitamin contained in leafy green vegetables

  7. folio • pages (leaves) of a manuscript

  8. portfolio • a portable case for carrying sheets (leaves) of paper

  9. trefoil • a three-leaf clover

  10. foil • a thin sheet (leaf) of metal

  11. unifoliate • having one leaf

  12. “Off and Running” Vocabulary

  13. debate • – a formal public discussion about specific issues

  14. stalled • – delayed; stopped

  15. scanned • – quickly looked over

  16. shaken • - upset

  17. inflated • – filled with air

  18. decorated • – added things to make something more attractive

  19. beckoned • – signaled in some way, often with a gesture

  20. gradually • – slowly over a period of time

  21. hesitated • – paused before you said or did something

  22. prodded • – encouraged to do something

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