Vocab Packet #7Greek Word Parts

Geo“Earth”

geography• the study of the Earth’s

surface

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geology• the science of how Earth

was formed

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geometry• the study of angles, lines,

and figures

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Photo“light”

photograph• a picture taken by a

camera

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photogenic• a description of

someone who looks good in photographs

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photocopier• a machine that makes

copies

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telephoto• a kind of lens that can take

pictures at great distances

auto“self”

autograph• a signed name (usually a

famous person)

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autobiography• the story of your life

(you wrote it)

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automatic• self-propelled

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automatic stick shift