A word root from other words are made. What i need is if some of you can help me out by finding english words that formed formt he following roots.
THANKSS
afluent-rich, abundant(latin)
ligat-bound,tied(latin)
rabi-dark colored(latin)
rhops-bushes, brush(greek)
phytum-plant(greek)
exuber-abundant(greek)
capre-smelly(latin)
spora-a seed(greek)
molli- soft(latin)
it would help so much!!
thanks
for exmaple on for the greek word root for nano can be nanosecond.
2007-10-05 01:25:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
1. afluent-- affluent, affluence
2. ligat-- ligature, ligament,
3. rabi--
4. rhops--rhododendron
5. phytum--phytoplankton, phytotoxic, phytosterol
6. exuber--exuberant,exuberation
7. capre--capric acid, caprine(having to do with goats)
8. spora--spores,sporocidal
9. molli--mollify, mollification . slang:mollycoddle
Sorry about rabi. I can't think of any English word that uses rabi to mean dark-colored, nor could I find anything in a dictionary. Could the spelling be incorrect?
2007-10-05 02:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by BeeGee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
afflux- act of flowing
ligature-something used to bind
kohlrabi-cabbage
exuberant-enthusiastic
diaspora- group migration
mollify-soften
phytum- phytoplankton
capric acid- acid with unpleasant smell
rhopalid bug-insect that feeds on box elder trees
I hope these words are helpful.
2007-10-05 03:28:07 · answer #2 · answered by hickcrazy1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
abundare=afluent, rich, abundant (Latin) ABOUND
bombitare=bound, tied (Latin) bind
2007-10-05 02:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by Ink Corporate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋