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Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary English words come from many languages, including Greek and Latin. ² Scrip, Script, ² Cred, ² Jur, Jus, and Jud Learning Objective I can use root 1 words to determine 2 the meaning of unknown words. L 4 1. A root is a word part that usually cannot stand alone as a word. 2. Determine means to agree on something. Sentence Frames The root_____ means____. Therefore, _______ means ________. Root: Scrip, Script to write 1.Script: a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted out The actor had to memorize the script for the play. The root script- means to write. Therefore, script means a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted out. 2.Subscription: a written agreement to buy a magazine or newspaper for a certain amount of time “Are you going to renew your subscription to Premier when it expires?” The root script- means to write. Therefore, subscription means a written agreement to buy a magazine or newspaper for a certain amount of time. 3. Postscript: post (after) P.S.; a short bit or writing added after a letter is finished + script (writing) Dear Sarah, I like your new hair style. It was nice to see you. From, Julie P.S. Call me when you come into town again. The root script- means to write. Therefore, postscript means a short bit or writing added after a letter is finished, or P.S. Root:Cred believe 4. Credential: A document that proves a person is believable All teachers have a credential to prove that they have met all requirements of the state. The root cred- means to believe. Therefore, credential means a document that proves a person is believable. 5.discredit: to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue During a debate, differing perspectives may try to discredit each other. The root cred- means to believe. Therefore, discredit means to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue 6.credible: believable, reliable The sunrise over the mountains offers credible evidence that the Earth rotates. The root cred- means to believe. Therefore, credible means believable, reliable Root: Jur, Jus, Jud Law, Justice 7. Justice: fairness; rightfulness The Pledge of Allegiance ends with the phrase ….”with Liberty and Justice for all”. The root jus- means law and justice. Therefore, justice means fair; right 8.Jury: a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truth The jury listened to all the evidence before they had to deliver a verdict. The root jur- means law and justice. Therefore, jury means a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truth. 9. Judge: an expert in law The judge listened carefully to what the witness had to say. The root jur- means law and justice. Therefore, jurist means an expert in law. 10.perjury: To break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath Laws against perjury are very strict. The root jur- means law and justice. Therefore, perjury means to break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath It s time to…. Show what you know! Think about a Greek or Latin root that means: scriptcredjus-,jud- means ________ to law tobelieve write and justice The root jur-, _______ Write the sentence frame on your white board and the correct root that goes with the definition. Choose a vocabulary word using this root and write the sentence frame filling in the blanks . Therefore _____ means _________.