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Roots
A root is the main part of a word. If you know the root of a difficult word, you can most likely figure out the word’s meaning. This can be very useful when learning new words in all your classes.
acid, acri [bitter, sour]
acrid (bitter taste or odor)
antacid (works against acid)
act, ag [do, move]
action (something that is done)
agent (someone who acts for another)
ali, alter [other]
alias (a person’s other name)
alternative (another choice)
am, amor [love, liking]
amiable (friendly)
amorous (loving)
anni, annu, enni [year]
anniversary (happening at the same time every year)
annually (yearly)
centennial (every 100 years)
anthrop [man]
anthropoid (humanlike)