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Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary
Scrip, Script,
Cred,
Jur, Jus, and Jud
English words come from many languages, including Greek and Latin.
Learning Objective
I can use root 1 words to determine 2 the meaning of unknown words. L 4
1. A root is a word part that usually
cannot stand alone as a word.
2. Determine means to agree on
something.
The root_____ means____.
Therefore, _______ means ________.
Sentence Frames
Root: Scrip, Script
to write
1.Script: a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted out
The actor had to memorize the script for the play.
The root script- means to write.
Therefore, script means a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted out.
2.Subscription: a written agreement to buy a magazine or newspaper for a certain amount of time
“Are you going to renew your subscription to Premier when it expires?”
The root script- means to write.
Therefore, subscription means a written agreement to buy a magazine or newspaper for a certain amount of time.
3. Postscript:
post + script
(after) (writing)
Dear Sarah,
I like your new hair style. It was nice to see you.
From, Julie
P.S. Call me when you come into town again.
P.S.; a short bit or writing added after a letter is finished
The root script- means to write.
Therefore, postscript means a short bit or writing added after a letter is finished, or P.S.
Root:Cred
believe
4. Credential:A document that proves a person is believable
All teachers have a credential to prove that they have met all requirements of the state.
The root cred- means to believe.
Therefore, credential means a document that proves a person is believable.
5.discredit:to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue
During a debate, differing perspectives may try to discredit each other.
The root cred- means to believe.
Therefore, discredit means to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue
6.credible: believable, reliable
The sunrise over the mountains offers credible evidence that the Earth rotates.
The root cred- means to believe.
Therefore, credible means believable, reliable
Root: Jur, Jus, Jud
Law, Justice
7. Justice: fairness; rightfulness
The Pledge of Allegiance ends with the phrase ….”with Liberty and Justice for all”.
The root jus- means law and justice.
Therefore, justice means fair; right
8.Jury: a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truth
The jury listened to all the evidence before they had to deliver a verdict.
The root jur- means law and justice.
Therefore, jury means a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truth.
9. Judge: an expert in law
The judge listened carefully to what the witness had to say.
The root jur- means law and justice.
Therefore, jurist means an expert in law.
10.perjury: To break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath
Laws against perjury are very strict.
The root jur- means law and justice.
Therefore, perjury means to break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath
It’s time to….
Show what you know!Think about a Greek or Latin root that means:
Write the sentence frame on your white board and the correct root that goes with the definition.
The root _______ means ________
Therefore _____ means _________.
Choose a vocabulary word using this root and write the sentence frame filling in the blanks .
script- to writeto believecred- law and justicejur-, jus-,jud-