Root Words: ped-, man/manuped- foot
biped (n.) a creature with two
feet
impediment (n.) something that
stands in one’s way; an obstacle
pedestrian (n.) a person who
walks across the street on foot
tripod (n.) a three-footed stand
often used to balance a camera
man, manu – hand
mandate (n.) an order of
command placed in one’s hand
maneuver (v.) to handily or
skillfully go around something
manipulate (v.) to skillfully
operate by hand
manuscript (n.) a handwritten or
typed piece of writing such as a book