1. Root Words Jared Gelb Period 6 2/11/11

2. Manu Definition: Hand Examples: Maneuver, manual, manuscript Sentence: He wrote the book in manuscript.

3. Mater Definition: Mother Examples: Maternal, maternity, matriarch Sentence: Our grandmother was the family’s matriarch.

4. Micro Definition: Very small, short, miniature Examples: Microscope, microbe, microchip Sentence: He studied the paramecium under his microscope.

5. Ortho Definition: Straight Examples: Orthodontist, orthography, orthopedic Sentence: The orthodontist gave her braces to straighten her teeth.

6. Path Definition: Feeling, emotion Examples: Apathy, antipathy, empathy Sentence: The author’s antipathies and prejudices are obvious.