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Part I: Complete the following chart by creating a “nonsensical word” that contains the root word and providing your own definition
of the term.
Root
Meaning
Origin
Example
Nonsensical Word
Definition of NW
Aud
Hear
Latin
Auditorium
Audiglass
Glass that allows sound to
transfer to the other side
Astro
Star
Greek
Astrology
Bio
Life
Greek
Biology
Dict
Speak/Tell
Latin
Predict
Geo
Earth
Greek
Geography
Meter
Measure
Greek
Thermometer
Min
Small
Latin
Minimal
Mit
Send
Latin
Transmit
Ped
Foot
Latin
Pedal
Phon
Sound
Greek
Microphone
Port
Carry
Latin
Transport
Script
Write
Latin
Manuscript
Spect
See
Latin
Inspect
Struct
Build/form
Latin
Construct
Part II: Highlight the root word in each of the terms below. Then, take a guess at the words below using your knowledge of the root
words above. Also examine other parts of the word for hints.
1. Spectator: _________________
7. Pedestal:________________
2. Missile:___________________
8. Portable:________________
3. Biography:_________________
9. Deconstruct:_____________
4. Astrologist:_________________
10.Scribble:_______________
5. Geography:_________________
11. Phonograph:____________
6. Barometer:_________________
12. Audition:_______________
13. Miniscule:______________
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Part 3: Complete the following chart by finding words that include the roots below. Do not use words that were previously used in
this handout. (The internet and dictionary are great sources.)
Root
Word # 1
Definition of
Word #1
Word #2
Definition of
Word #2
Aud
Astro
Bio
Dict
Geo
Meter
Min
Mit
Ped
Phon
Port
Script
Spect
Struct
Part 4: Make sure that you have memorized the meanings of the root words provided in this handout. There will be a quiz on Friday,
October, 5th. You will need to identify the meaning in a matching section. You will also need to decode nonsensical words that I’ve
created using your knowledge of the root words. It may help to create some simple flashcards! Make sure you study! 
Example: Minicat: A really small cat.