Word Roots

Match the roots to the definitions.

dic

addict

contradict

diction

predict

vindictive

dictate

verdict

dictator

edict

judicious

benediction

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– tell someone what to write or do

– decision made after hearing or considering evidence

– a root word meaning ‘say’

– a wise way of saying something

– a bossy person

– how clearly someone speaks

– someone who can’t stop an unhealthy habit

– words that are said at the end of a holy service to wish people well

– saying or doing something to get revenge

– say something that one thinks will happen in the future

– a rule or law

– say something that disagrees with someone else

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equ

adequate

equator

equilibrium

equitable

equate

equity

equivalent

equation

equidistant

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– a root word meaning ‘even’ or ‘just’

– say it is the same (verb); e.g. You can’t ________ hiking with sleeping; one is a lot harder!

– fair (adjective); e.g. That was a fair decision; we each got one hour of computer time.

– fairness (a noun); eg. There is equity in my classroom; everyone is given a chance to learn.

– numbers divided by an equal sign; eg. 4 x 3 = 12

– balance; e.g. I kept my balance and didn’t yell even though my friend was yelling at me.

– enough or sufficient

– an invisible line dividing the earth into two equal halves

– equal; e.g. 4 is equal to 1 + 3

– a place that is halfway between two other places

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audi

audible

auditor

inaudible

audibly

audit

auditorium

audience

audition

auditory

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something that is intended to be heard

out loud

something that is loud enough to be heard

a person who checks if money is properly spent

something that is not loud enough to be heard

a group of people who listen

a place where people can listen to a performance

a root word meaning ‘hear’

to check if money has been properly spent

perform for judges who listen to decide whether one is good enough

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bon

bona fide

bonny

debonair

bonanza

bon voyage

bountiful

bonbon

boon

bounty

bonus

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a root word meaning ‘good’

a source of great wealth

genuine or sincere

an unexpected extra benefit

attractive, esp. for babies

candy

‘Have a good trip!’

cheerful and self-confident; esp. used for a man

a gift or money paid to catch criminals

an advantage (noun) or favourite (adjective)

plentiful

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cap

capital

capitalize

captain

capitalism

decapitate

capitulate

per capita

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head of a group or team

the city where the government people meet

take advantage of an event

cut off someone’s head

give in

per person

a root word meaning ‘head’

a system where people can buy and sell things to make money

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cor

accord

courage

encourage

accordance

discord

record

cordial

discourage

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a root word meaning ‘heart’

an account of what has happened

polite

give someone hope

take away someone’s hope

bad feeling

agreement

following or agreeing

willingness to do something difficult

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corp

incorporate

corpulent

corporation

corpse

corps

corpuscle

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a root word meaning ‘body’

licensed business owned be a group

a red or white blood vessel

a group of people witha  special mission; eg. military, medical

a village that is not officially registered as a town

fat or obese

a dead body

to become an official town
or company

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fin

affinity

definite

infinite

confine

finale

finish

define

finance

refine

finicky

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a root word meaning ‘end’

very fussy about details

related to money

without end

to keep in a certain area

to be very sure

last performance

to change in order to make it better or more useful

liking someone or something without quite knowing why

complete

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