greek and latin roots

Greek and Latin RootsBy: Aamariah

Table Of Contents

Title Ichnos Pro Mucus Galea Terrere Ling Therme Mini Vibrare Honest Venti Vespertilionis Tomos Tardum Uxoris Vivum

Xiphos

ICHNOSIchnos-to track, trace, footprintsIchnology-the scientific study of the

fossilized traces past animal activityThe ichnologist studied the animal

footprint.

Phagein

Phagein- To eatPharynx- a place located near the

mouth(You use your mouth to EAT!)

PRO

• Pronucleus-the nucleus of sperm, eggs, pollen grain

• Prognosis-prediction of how a disease will affect a patient

• The doctor’s prognosis was that my disease will cause me to lose memory.

MucusMucus- snotMucous- pertaining to snotFrogs that live in the bayou have mucus

on their skin.

GALEA

Galea-helmetGalactagogue-A stimulant of milk

flow. You should were a galea when riding

a bike.

TERRERE

Terrere-frighten, terrifyTerrestrial-living on land We were terrified of the ghost.

THERME

• Therme-heat• Temperature-the temperature is

when its hot or cold• The temperature is very hot .

LING limbus-the border of an organ

or other body part.Limestone-sedimentary rock

containing more then 50 percent calcium carbonate

A limestone is a sedimentary rock

MINI

Mini-tiny, small, little Minimize-to make smaller I will minimize this cup.

VIBRARE

Vibrate-to shakeMy phone vibrates sometimes.

HONESTHonest –to tell the truthI’m always honest to my mom.

VENTIVenti — WindyIt was very ventilated outside so it shook

the flag.

vespertilionis

Vespertilionis — Bat. There are different types of

vespertilionis.

Tomos

Tomos — Cutting, sharp

A knife can be tomos.

TardumTardum — Slow, tardyI have 3 tardies on my report card.

uxorisUXORIS-WIFEMy mom is going to get married and become a uxoris.

VIVUM

vivum — Alive, living.I’m vibrant because I’m living.

XIPHOS

XIPHOS-SWORDThe Greek god and goddess use

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