A root is the basic unit of a word and cannot be further divided. Word roots carry most of the meaning, and by learning them we can better wise up to the whole language. Therefore, For people who want to improve their skills in a language, learning the word roots can facilitate the process and help with many aspects.<\/p>\n
If you want to improve your English vocabulary, then, you should know that many word roots in English come from Latin and Greek. So, by learning just 20 word roots, you can expand your English vocabulary to include hundreds of new words. In brief, the more word roots you learn and their meanings, the more you will see that these word roots are used in English in different forms.<\/p>\n
It is known that 60 percent of the words in English come from these Latin and Greek roots. In addition to that, in the field of science and technology, this number rises to 90 percent.<\/p>\n
Moreover, knowing roots, you can learn not only English but also other languages such as Italian, French, Spanish, German, and Portuguese which are also come from Latin and Greek more easily.<\/p>\n
Here are some common roots expanding your vocabulary level;<\/p>\n
Root: Latin<\/p>\n
Examples: recognize (identify), cognition (the mental action of acquiring knowledge), cognoscenti (well-informed people)<\/p>\n
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Cert: sure<\/strong><\/p>\n Root: Latin<\/p>\n Examples: certain (exact), certify (confirm), ascertain (make sure of)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Latin<\/p>\n Examples: inspire (fill with the urge), spirit (ghost), conspire (plot, to \u2018breathe\u2019 together), expire (end of the period of validity, last \u2018breathe\u2019)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Greek<\/p>\n Examples: analgesic (capable of relieving pain), nostalgia (longing for something past), Neuralgia (pain caused by a nerve)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Root: Latin<\/p>\n Examples: vociferous (noisy), vocation (calling), revoke (to call back), advocate (to call towards as a show of support)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Latin<\/p>\n Examples: compute (calculate), impute (charge offense), reputation (opinions holding about someone)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root:<\/strong> Latin<\/p>\n Examples: aviatrix (female pilot), aviary (bird enclosure), aviation (operating of aircraft)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Root: Latin<\/p>\n Examples: docile (ready to accept control), doctrine (a belief), document (record in detail), docent<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Latin<\/p>\n Examples: volition (will), volunteer (willing), benevolent (benefactor), malevolent (malicious)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Latin<\/p>\n Examples: desolate (deserted), solitaire (a single gem), solipsism (being self-centred)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Latin<\/p>\n Examples: insignia (markers), signify (remark), designate (specify)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Latin<\/p>\n Examples: punch (hit out), punitive (punisher), impunity (go unpunished)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Greek<\/p>\n Examples: cyclone (massive rotating winds), cyclical (circular), bicycle (vehicle with two wheels)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Greek<\/p>\n Examples: Polytheism (Worshiping more than one god), enthusiasm (inspired \u2013 possessed by a god)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Root: Greek<\/p>\n Examples: Philosophy (the love of wisdom), hydrophile (having an affinity for water), philtre (a love potion)<\/p>\n 10 Tips for English Learners<\/a><\/p>\nSpir: breathe <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Alg\/o: Pain<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Voc: voice, call<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Put: think<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Avi: bird<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Doc: teach<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Vol: wish, will<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Sol: alone, lonely<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Sign: mark<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Pun: punish, pain<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Cycl: circle, wheel<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The\/o: God<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Phil\/o: Love <\/strong><\/h4>\n
References;<\/h5>\n