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What does anthrop(o)- mean?
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man
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The anthropologist studies early man's achievements.
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What does mis- mean?
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hate, bad, wrong
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I misspelled that word five times.
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What does arch- mean?
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first, chief, ancient, ruler of government
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I studied archeology so that I would understand ancient civilizations.
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What does -crac mean?
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rule
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Our democracy is based on government for the people by the people.
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What does -cide mean?
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(to) kill
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We sprayed pesticide to kill the swarm of gnats.
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What does gen- mean?
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birth, race, kind
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That product is a generic brand that works as well as this kind.
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What does thermo- mean?
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heat
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My mother used a thermometer to check my temperature to see if I was running a fever.
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What does tele- mean?
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far
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The telescope brings far away objects up close.
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What does poly- mean?
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many
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A polygon has how many sides?
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What does dem(o)- mean
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people
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The demographics reveals much about the people in this area.
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What does nomen, nomin, or nym- mean?
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name
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A synonym is a word that uses another name for something.
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What odes -gam(os) mean?
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marriage
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A man with two wives commits polygamy.
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