Thursday, March 5, 2009

missing roots

man-hand
manicure, manuscript, manual, manufacture
ped-foot
pedestrian, pedicure, pedal
psych- mind
psycho, psychology, psychologist, psychic
dict-say
dictionary, dictator, dictation, predict
scrib,script-write
scribble, scripture, manuscript, prescription
aud-hear
audience, auditorium, audition, audio
cap- head
decapitate, capital, captain
cardi-heart
cardiologist, cardiac arrest, cardiovascular, cardiogram
corp- body
corpse, corporation, corporal punishment
firm- strong
confirm, affirm, infirmary
flex,flect- bend
flexible, reflection, deflect
form-shape
deform, conform, transform, formation
scop-see
microscope, scope, telescope, periscope
spec- see
spectacle, spectator, inspect
vid-see
video, videographer, evidence

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