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Greek & Latin Morphemes forQuiz 1 (Friday)

Clud

,

clus

,

claus

COSM

Cur, CURA

DENT, DONT

DOX, DOG

DYN

ENDO

FIL

GAM

gLossSlide2

clud, clus, claus

(Latin)

claustrophobia (n.)

extreme fear of being in enclosed spacesContext: Robert Langdon’s claustrophobia was induced by his falling into a well when he was only seven years old.clause (n.)a whole simple sentencethat contains a subjectand a verbACT Focus Word: preclude (v.)to prevent or make impossible (to close before) Other words: include, conclude, conclusive

To closeSlide3

cosm (Greek)

cosmic (adj.)

relating to the whole universe

cosmonaut (n.)a Russian astronaut; literally, "a sailor of the universe"ACT Focus Word: cosmopolitan (adj.)so sophisticated (worldly wise) as to be at home in all parts of the worldContext: Lily Van Der Woodsen is a wealthy cosmopolitan traveler who has visited many countries.world, universeSlide4

curative (adj.)

serving to cure or heal

Context: The Chinese have used these

curative herbs for centuries.ACT Focus Word: procure (v.)to obtain by careful effortContext: We procured donations from local businesses to raise money for our club.curator (n.)a person in charge of, who takes care of, a museumContext: Robert Langdon made an appointment to meet with Jacques Saunière, the curator of the Louvre.Other words: accurate, manicure, secure

cur, cura

:(Latin)

care, heal, cureSlide5

Trident, Dentyne (n.)chewing gums that are supposed to be good for your teeth

dentifrice (n.)

substance for cleaning teeth (toothpaste, mouthwash, denture soak, etc.)

Context: Selecting an effective dentifrice is essential to oral health.ACT Focus Word: orthodontia (n.)treatment to straighten teeth (braces, etc.)Context: He was looking forward to having senior pictures made without a mouth full of orthodontia.dent (Latin), dont (Greek)toothSlide6

dox,dog:(Greek)

ACT Focus Word: dogma (n.)

system of beliefs (like a church’s)

Context: The dogmas of most Christian religions prohibit premarital sex. doxology (n.)a hymn whose words praise God orthodox (adj.)1. customary or conventional; 2. sound in doctrineOther words: paradox, unorthodox, cacodoxy, dogmatic

belief, opinion, praiseSlide7

dynamic (adj.)

active; energetic

ACT Focus Word: dynasty (n.)

any sequence of powerful leaders from the same familyaerodynamics (n.) the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of airOther words: dynamo, photodynamic, dynamitedyn:

(Greek)

powerSlide8

Endo (Greek)

ACT Focus Word: endocrine (adj.)

secreting internally into the blood or lymph

Context: The endocrine system plays a major role in the regulation of metabolism, reproduction, and water balance. endodontics (n.)branch of dentistry that deals with the insides of teeth (nerves)

endoscope (n.)instrument that allows doctors to visually examine interior organs with a camera

Other words: endoscopy

withinSlide9

ACT Focus Word: filament (n.)a very fine thread or threadlike structure

If a lamp is not working, check its

lightbulb’s

filament.filigree (n.)delicate, lacelike ornamental work of intertwined wire of gold, silver, etc.filiform (adj.)threadlike or shaped like threadsTiger beetles have filiform antennae.Others: file, profilefil (Latin)

threadSlide10

gam (Greek):

ACT

Focus Word:

amalgam (n.)an alloy or union of mercury with another metalThe dentist filled my cavity with amalgam.polygamymarriage to more than one personmonogamymarriage / faithfulness to one persongametereproductive cell (such as sperm or egg) that unites with another to form a new organismmarriage; unionSlide11

gloss, glot (Greek):

ACT Focus Word:

epiglottis

(n.)A flap located at the root of the tongue that prevents choking.Choking can occur if the epiglottis doesn’t prevent liquid from entering the airway. glossarya list of terms in a special subject,field, or area of usage, withaccompanying definitions.polyglota person capable of reading, writing, or speaking many tongues (languages).Other: glottal stoptongue