Vocabulary Root Words Root Words Meaning Words You Already Know gen birth again gene mater matri mother maternity ID: 339459
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Red Hot Root Words
VocabularySlide2
Root Words
Root Words
Meaning
Words You Already Know
gen birth, again
gene
mater,
matri
mother maternity
Pater,
patr
father patriotSlide3
expatriate (noun)
A person who is forced to leave his or her native country; (v) to exile
The
expatriate
was forced to live in another country to avoid being tried for his crimes.Slide4
Genealogy (noun)
An account of ancestors and descendants
I made a family tree to show my
genealogy
for five generations.Slide5
genesis (noun)
The beginning, origin, or way in which something was created
The
genesis
of her story was her recent trip to China
.Slide6
genetics (noun)
The branch of biology dealing with heredity
By studying
genetics
scientists are able to develop many cures for diseases.Slide7
maternity (adjective)
Concerning prospective mothers; for pregnant women
The pregnant woman shopped for
maternity
clothes and baby furniture. Slide8
matriarch (noun)
The mother who rules the family or tribe
Rose was the
matriarch
of the family, and all important decisions had to be passed by her.Slide9
Matrimony (noun)
The act of marrying; the state of being married
Matrimony
has different rituals depending on the country and religion.Slide10
Matronly (adjective)
Like a married woman; dignified, stately
Though she was quite young, her behavior was always
matronly.Slide11
Paternal (adjective)
Fatherly; of or like a father; on the father’s side of the family
His
paternal
grandfather was always his favorite relative
.Slide12
Patrician (noun)
A noble, high-ranking person
Because of his wealth, the
patrician
had the best seats in the stadium.Slide13
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