Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary - Lemoore …

1、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 A root is a word part that usually cannot stand alone as a word. 2. Det

2、ermine means to agree on something. The root_ means_.Therefore, _ means _.Sentence FramesRoot: Scrip, Scriptto write1.Script:a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted outThe actor had to memorize the script for the play.The root script- means to write.Therefore, script means a set of

3、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 t

4、o 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, JulieP.S. Call me when you come into town again.P.S.; a short bit or writing added after a letter is finishedThe root script- means

5、 to write.Therefore, postscript means a short bit or writing added after a letter is finished, or P.S. Root:Credbelieve4. Credential:A document that proves a person is believableAll teachers have a credential to prove that they have met all requirements of the state.The root cred- means to believe.T

6、herefore, credential means a document that proves a person is believable.5.discredit:to refuse to believe; to reject as untrueDuring 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 untrue6

7、.credible:believable, reliableThe sunrise over the mountains offers credible evidence that the Earth rotates.The root cred- means to believe.Therefore, credible means believable, reliableRoot: Jur, Jus, JudLaw, Justice7. Justice:fairness; rightfulnessThe Pledge of Allegiance ends with the phrase .”w

8、ith Liberty and Justice for all”.The root jus- means law and justice.Therefore, justice means fair; right8.Jury:a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truthThe jury listened to all the evidence before they had to deliver a verdict.The root jur- means law and justice.Therefor

9、e, jury means a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truth.9. Judge:an expert in lawThe 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 form

10、al promise; to break an oathLaws 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 oathIts 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 _