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Greek / Latin Root words: uni, sub, form, spir,  ...

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  • submerge (hint: sub = below or smaller)
    The hippo submerges under the water.
  • transparent (hint: trans = across or through
    Window are transparent so you can see through them.
  • unique (hint: uni = one)
    Scientists say that each snowflake is unique! No two are alike.
  • transform (hint: trans = across or through)
    At a tranform boundary, the tectonic plates slide past or move across one another.
  • submarine (hint: sub = under)
    He was navigating the submarine until it got stuck.
  • deformed (hint: de = opposite of. form = shape)
    The carrot is deformed because it grew extra parts.
  • transmit (hint: trans = across or though)
    The lighthouse can transmit its light across the ocean.
  • transform (hint: form = shape)
    The pink pokemon transformed into Pikachu.
  • respiration (hint: spir = breathing)
    During respiration, your stomach expands.
  • subduction (hint: sub = below or smaller)
    Subduction is when the heavy, more dense plate slips below the other plate.
  • unison (hint: uni = one)
    All the prairie dogs ate their snack in unison.
  • subcategory (hint: sub = under or smaller)
    "Handbags" is a subcategory of "women's apparel".
  • transatlantic (hint: trans = across or through)
    The cruise ship set out for their transatlantic trip.
  • unicycle (hint: uni = one)
    Big Bird attempts to ride the unicycle.
  • subzero (hint: sub = below or smaller)
    The penguins huddled together because of the subzero, freezing temperatures.
  • The creature is formless. (hint: form = shape. -less = without)
    The creature is formless because it's a gooey blob.
  • spiracle (hint: spir = to breathe)
    A spiracle is a small hole where the insect breathes.
  • uniform (hint: uni = one)
    The kids have to dress the same (as one) at school. They have to wear uniforms.