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Root Words List 4
I. Find a new word that is based on the root word.
Root Word
1. Therm
2. Logy
3. Scope
4. Syn/sym
5. Photo
6. Equi
7. Tract
8. Terra
9. Archy
10. Nym
Definition
Heat
Study of
See
Same
Light
Equal
Drag or pull
Earth
Rule
Name
Target word
thermometer
toxicology
microscope
synonym
photosynthesis
equilibrium
retract
subterranean
anarchy
pseudonym
II. Target Word Definitions:
1. Thermometer – device used to measure heat or temperature
2. Toxicology – the study of toxins, or poisons
3. Microscope – an instrument use to see minuscule objects
4. Synonym – words with the same meaning
5. Photosynthesis – process where plants convert light into chemical energy
6. Equilibrium – an equal balance
7. Retract – to pull or drag back
8. Subterranean – existing below the surface of the earth
9. Anarchy – lack of government or rule
10. Pseudonym – a fictitious name
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III. Write two additional words for each root word. Be sure the words come from
the root word.
thermometer
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toxicology
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microscope
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synonym
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photosynthesis
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equilibrium
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retract
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subterranean
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anarchy
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pseudonym
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IV. Visualize – draw a picture to illustrate each root.
therm
ology
scope
syn
photo
equi
tract
terra
archy
nym
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