The activities are based on the text: Mahnke, M. K, & Duffy, C. (1996). The Heinemann ELT TOEFL Preparation Course. Oxford, UK: Heinemann.
Directions: Find additional example words and give a definition for the additional example words you found using the meaning given for the root or prefix.
EXAMPLE:
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Latin root
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Area of meaning
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Example words
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Definition using the root meaning
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Additional Example Words
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Definition using the root meaning
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belli-
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war
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belligerent
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ready to fight
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rebellion
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armed resistance to authority
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bellicose
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warlike
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GROUP 1
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Latin root
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Area of meaning
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Example Words
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Additional Example Words
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Definition using the root meaning
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act
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do
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action
react
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agro
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field
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agriculture
agrarian
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anthr
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human
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anthropology
philanthropist
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aqua
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water
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aquarium
aqueous
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arch
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chief
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monarch
architect
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art
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skill
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artist
artisan
artifact
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biblio
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book
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bibliography
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GROUP 2
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Latin root
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Area of meaning
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Example Words
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Additional Example Words
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Definition using the root meaning
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bio
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cede, ceed
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cert
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chron
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clar
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cogn
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corp
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cum
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