Vocabulary List #2

Root Word = astroMeaning = star

Related words = astronomy, astronaut, asterisk, asteroid, disaster, astrophysicist

Sentence = Little kids often want to be an astronaut when they grow up.

Root Word = ben, bene, bonMeaning = good, positive

Related words = benediction, benefactor, benefit, beneficial, benevolent, benign, bona fide, bon voyage, bonus

Sentence= I hope my boss gives me a bonus tomorrow.

Root Word = geoMeaning = earth

Related words = geology, geographer, geography, geode, geothermal, geometry

Sentence = I took a geography class and learned where all the countries are located on a map.

Root Word = hydroMeaning = water

Related words = hydroponics, hydrated, dehydrated, hydrogen, hydraulic, hydroplane

Sentence= I got dehydrated because I did not drink water all day long.

Root Word = man (manu)Meaning = hand

Related words = manual, manuscript, manufacture, emancipate, manacles, mandate, manipulate, manicure

Sentence = I got a manicure at the nail salon.

Root Word = mit, missMeaning = to send

Related words = remit, submit, omit, emit, admit, mission, missile, intermission, dismiss

Sentence= My teacher said that the class was dismissed.

Root Word = ped (pod)Meaning = foot

Related words = quadruped, biped, centipede, millipede, pseudopod, tripod, pedestrian

Sentence – I used a tripod to hold my camera as I took a picture.

Root Word = portMeaning = to carry

Related words = deport, report, export, import, transport, portable, porter, portfolio, support

Sentence= The United States imports and exports many goods.

Root Word = scriptMeaning = write

Related words = manuscript, inscription, postscript, prescription, subscription, transcribe

Sentence = The author wrote his manuscript using his computer.

Root Word = thermoMeaning = heat

Related words = thermometer, thermal, hypothermia, thermodynamic, thermos, thermostat, endothermic, exothermic

Sentence = My thermos keeps my coffee hot all day.

EruditeAdj. Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Steven was the most erudite person at the medical conference.

DauntlessAdj. Showing fearlessness and determination

Dauntless heroes are inclined to rush into danger, not away from it.