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Matching Latin Roots to their meanings and example words

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What is the meaning of -cred-

believe

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What is the meaning of -dict-

speak

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What is an example word for -fect-

infect, infection

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What is the meaning of -fid-

to trust

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What is an example word for -duct-

conduct, conductor

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What is the meaning of -junct-

to join or connect

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What is the meaning of -flex-

to bend

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What is an example word for -fract-

fraction, fracture

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What is an example word for -ject-

eject, project

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What is the meaning of -lect-

to choose

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What is an example word for -min-

minute, miniature

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What is the meaning of -pel-

drive or push

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What is an example word for -pend-

suspend

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What is the meaning of -rupt-

break

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Name the meaning and give an example word for -sect-

to cut (dissect, section)

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Name the meaning and give an example word for -strict-

to make tight (constrict)

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