Root words and their meaning

Roots

Ac,Acr
Meaning

sharp
Words

Acrimonious
Meaning

bitter, caustic

Acerbity
Acidulate
bitterness of temper to make somewhat acid or sour

Aev,Ev

age,era

Primeval Coeval Medieval or Mediaeval

of the first age of the same age or era of the middle ages

Agog

Leader

Demagogue pedagogue

false leader of people teacher (leader of children)

Agaro

to discuss or speak

Panegyric

formal praise

Ali

another

Alias alienate

assumed (another) name estrange(turn away from another)

Alt

High

Altitude
Altimeter

height instrument for measuring height

Alter

other

Altruistic alter ego

unselfish, considering others a second half

Am,Ami

love

Amorous Amity Amicable

Loving, especially sexually friendship friendly Anim

mind,soul

Animadvert Unanimous Magnanimity

cast criticism upon of one mind greatness of mind or spirit

Ann, Enn

year

Annuity Biennial perennial

yearly remittance every two years present all years; praising for several years

Anthrop man Anthropology study of man

Misanthrope hater of mankind

Philanthrope love of mankind; charity

Apt fit Aptitude
Apt
skill suitable

Aqua

water

Aqueduct

passageway for conducting water

Aquafortis nitric acid (strong water)

Arch

ruler, first

Archaeology

study of antiquities(study of first things)

Monarch sole ruler

anarchy
Lack of government

Aster

Star

Astronomy

Study of the stars

Asterisk
Star-like type character(*)

Disaster
Catastrophe (contrary star)

aud, Audit

hear

Audible

able to be heard

auditorium place where people may be heard

Audience hearers Auto

self

Autocracy

rule by one person(self)

Automobile
Autobiography
Vehicle that moves by itself story on one's own life

Automation a self moving machine

Autonomy the power or right of self government