Root Words
what does philanthropic mean?
(of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others especially by donating money to good causes
what does congregate mean?
come together, usually for a common purpose
what does cis mean?
cut
what does Geo mean?
earth
what does ped/pod mean?
foot
what does convivial mean?
friendly, lively, and enjoyable
what does concise mean?
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but detailed and comprehensive
what does envision mean?
imagine as a future possibility
what does Viv / Vita mean?
life
what does Phil mean?
love
what does meter /metre mean?
measure
what does non-conformist mean?
one who is unwilling to believe in the same things that other people do, or act in the fashion that society sets the standard
what does vid/vis mean?
see
what does form mean?
shape
what does geochronology mean?
the chronology of the Earth's history as determined by geologic events.
what does chron mean?
time
what does synchronize mean?
to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate
what does superfluous mean?
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
what does incredulous mean?
unwilling or unable to believe something
what does antipathy mean?
a deep-seated feeling of dislike
what does metronome mean?
a device used by musician that marks time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick
what does impediment mean?
a hindrance or obstruction in doing something
what does malediction mean?
a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or destruction
what does bibliophile mean?
a person who loves books, especially one who collects books
what does super mean?
above
what does anti mean?
against
what does cred mean?
believe
what does bibli mean?
book
what does con mean?
with
what does dict mean?
words
