Greek and Latin Roots: EOL Practice
Using the clues in the Root Word Chart, write the word each clue describes in the answer box
provided. Make sure the word you choose includes the appropriate root word according to the
chart it is in. Use the word bank.
generic
participate
gender
sediment
captive
mariner
president
intercept
cap, cip, and cept: to take, to hold, to contain
generation
capable
genre
aquamarine
maritime
session
marina
sedentary
Choose a Word from the Word Bank that fits the
definition and contains the root word “cap, cip, or
cept”
To prevent something from continuing
One who has been taken prisoner
To take part in something
Having the ability to do specific thing
sedere, sess: to sit
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definition and contains the root word “”
A meeting to conduct specific business
Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
Tending to spend much time seated; Inactive
The elected head of a state, society, or organization
genus: birth, origin, race, species, kind, to beget
(give birth to), to produce
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definition and contains the root word “genus”
Not specific, or having no registered class or group
Referring to the specific sex on a species
Group of people born and living around the same time
Category of composition such as music or literature
mare: sea
Connected with the sea, particularly military activity
A precious stone of light blue-green variety
A harbor for pleasure crafts and small boats
A sailor
Choose a Word from the Word Bank that fits the
definition and contains the root word “mare”